Schenectady, NY

Zoning Board of Appeals

Historic Resource Commission

The Schenectady Historic Resource Commission will consider eight new applications for property alterations within the Stockade and G.E Realty Plot Historic Districts. The agenda includes requests to remove trees, repair chimneys, replace gutters, and install outdoor utilities. Staff approvals for four additional addresses are also listed for acceptance.

• Tree removal requests at 1134 Rugby Road, 1188 Avon Road, and 1142 Avon Road in the G.E Realty Plot Historic District
• Chimney repair request at 14 Union Street in the Stockade Historic District
• Gutter replacement request at 1145 Avon Road in the G.E Realty Plot Historic District
• Painting and window repair request at 30, 32, and 34 North College Street in the Stockade Historic District
• Outdoor utility installation request at 30 North Ferry Street in the Stockade Historic District

City Council

The Schenectady City Council is scheduled to vote on a $109,321 contract for a water main extension on Ptl. Arthur Chaires Lane. The agenda also includes resolutions to sell five city-owned properties, ranging from a vacant lot for $2,500 to a home for $175,000. Additionally, the council will approve a $3,692 settlement with Allstate and support Caribbean Day 2026.

• Award $109,321 contract to Wm. J Keller & Sons Construction Corp. for Ptl. Arthur Chaires Lane Water Main Extension
• Authorize sale of 1013 Chrisler Avenue for $175,000 to Mohua Sultan
• Authorize sale of 3110 Albany Street for $120,000 to Bebi S. Ali
• Authorize sale of 1110 Chrisler Avenue for $110,000 to Fanzana Manohar
• Settle Allstate claim (2025-029) for $3,692.04

Planning Commission

The Schenectady Planning Commission will decide on 14 development proposals at this meeting, including special use permits for murals and site plan approvals for new apartment buildings, commercial spaces, and a bakery. The agenda includes requests from multiple developers and property owners for changes to existing or new structures in downtown and mixed-use districts.

• Rose Vicent requests special use permit for 34’x16’ mural at 158 Lafayette Street
• Brian Van Vranken requests special use permit for 20’x40’ mural at 515 State Street
• Habitat for Humanity requests special use permit for 30’x20’ mural at 115 Broadway
• Albany State Street Limited Partnership requests site plan approval for 85-unit apartment building with grocery store at 750 State Street
• Ashley Viscariello requests site plan approval for 1,409 sqft bakery at 2013 State Street

City Council Committees

The Schenectady City Council committees meet to discuss and decide on several items, including awarding a $109,321.00 contract for the Ptl. Arthur Chaires Lane water main extension, a discussion on e-bike and motorized scooter safety and enforcement, a proposed ordinance to address prolonged council absences, and a tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans. The agenda also includes multiple property sales and redemptions, and a housing stability task force recommendation discussion.

• Award bid and contract for Ptl. Arthur Chaires Lane Water Main Extension to Wm. J. Keller & Sons Construction Corp. for $109,321.00
• Discussion on e-bikes and motorized scooters: safety, compliance, and enforcement
• Discussion to amend Chapter 28 to address prolonged council absences (draft ordinance would allow expulsion after 3 consecutive months' absence with 3/4 vote)
• Tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability (supporting Senate Bill S1183)
• Property sales and redemptions: 3110 Albany Street, 1013 Chrisler Avenue, 1659 Foster Avenue, 1002 Davis Terrace, 1110 Chrisler Avenue, 1001 Cutler Street, 2116 Van Rensselaer Drive, 862 Union Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several applications for use and area variances. These requests include adjustments for building setbacks, driveway requirements, parking space counts, and fence heights.

• Law and Order I.D.E. LLC: Use and area variances for 1068/1066 Hegeman St regarding off-street parking, driveway setbacks, and building setbacks
• Law and Order I.D.E. LLC: Area variances for 1064 Hegeman St regarding building setbacks, frontage, and driveway requirements
• Richard Coogan: Area variance for a 7 ft fence at 1810 Avenue M
• Indiera Jaggarnath: Area variances for off-street parking at 234 Duane Ave
• Dilip Pokhrel, Shamrock 777 LLC: Area variance for off-street parking at 1608 Union St

City Council

The Schenectady City Council will consider three resolutions at its August 10, 2026 meeting. The main item authorizes withdrawing 1659 Foster Avenue from a city foreclosure action if the owner pays all taxes, interest, charges, and a $2,500 cost reimbursement within 30 days. The other two resolutions are ceremonial recognitions of Women's Equality Day and Senior Citizens Day.

• Resolution to allow late redemption of 1659 Foster Avenue (SBL# 39.42-1-14) from foreclosure, with $2,500 cost reimbursement
• Resolution recognizing August 26, 2026 as Women's Equality Day
• Resolution recognizing August 21, 2026 as Senior Citizens Day

City Council Committees

The City Council Committees will discuss amending city code to address prolonged absences of council members and review recommendations from the Housing Stability Task Force. The body will also consider the acquisition of Technology Drive as a public right of way.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 28 to declare council seats vacant after a period of absences (e.g., 2 months)
• Acquisition of Technology Drive from the City IDA at no cost
• Discussion of Housing Stability Task Force recommendations regarding housing access and affordability
• Property redemption for 1659 Foster Avenue
• Tax Certiorari for CKR State LLC

City Council Committees

The City Council committees will review a $2.1 million state grant to support the Electric City Cooperative Grocery, a community-owned store to improve food access in an underserved area. Other items include updates on the Wylie Street Initiative, appointments to the Civilian Police Review Board, discussion of Housing Stability Task Force recommendations, and several property sales and redemptions. The meeting also includes claims against the city.

• Finance: Accept $2,100,000 NYS Food Access Expansion Grant for Electric City Cooperative Grocery
• City Development & Planning: Discussion of Housing Stability Task Force Recommendation
• City Development & Planning: Sale of 1339 Bradford Street, 1833 Avenue A, 1355 Pleasant Street
• City Development & Planning: Property redemptions at 1110 Forest Road, 1319 State Street, 322 Hulett Street, 7 Chester Street
• Public Safety: Appointments to Civilian Police Review Board

City Council

The City Council will vote on accepting a $2.1 million Food Access Expansion Grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for the Electric City Cooperative Grocery, authorizing the sale of three city-owned properties to private buyers, approving the redemption of four properties from foreclosure, and settling a claim with Progressive for $3,873.39.

• Accept $2,100,000 Food Access Expansion Grant for Electric City Cooperative Grocery
• Sell 1355 Pleasant Street for $61,000 to investor with 6-month rehab requirement
• Sell 1339 Bradford Street for $80,000 to investor with 6-month rehab requirement
• Sell 1833 Avenue A for $85,000 to owner-occupant with 1-year rehab requirement
• Settle claim with Progressive for $3,873.39

Historic Resource Commission

The Schenectady Historic Resource Commission will meet on July 23, 2026 at City Hall, Room 110. Commissioners will consider a series of applications for extensions, amendments, and alterations to properties located in several historic districts. The agenda also includes staff approvals for four additional property addresses.

• Extension request for John Forsyth at 1198 Stratford Road, GE Realty Plot Historic District
• Extension request for Charles Padula at 30 Union Ave, Union Triangle Historic District
• Tree removal request for Michael Barron at 1174 Lowell Road, G.E Realty Plot Historic District
• Fence replacement request by Superior Fence and Rail Albany at 1212 Rugby Road, G.E Realty Plot Historic District
• Bluestone treads installation request for Robert Woods at 32 Front Street, Stockade Historic District

City Council Committees

The council will consider a request to accept a $2,100,000 New York State Food Access Expansion Grant to fund the Electric City Cooperative Grocery. It will also discuss property sales and redemptions, appointments to the Civilian Police Review Board, and a cancer‑screening informational presentation. Additional items include a YMCA employee discount discussion and housing stability task force recommendations.

• Approve $2,100,000 NYS Food Access Grant for Electric City Cooperative Grocery
• Sale of 1339 Bradford Street
• Sale of 1833 Avenue A
• Property redemption of 1110 Forest Road
• Appointments to Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB)

Planning Commission

The Schenectady Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several site plan approvals and a special use permit. The consent agenda includes a residential parking lot and a church pavilion. New business items involve a convenience store, automotive repair shop, tavern, subdivision, and commercial office. Email comments are accepted prior to the meeting.

• Consent agenda: parking lot at 234 Duane Avenue and pavilion at 2535 Consaul Road
• Khalil Nagi seeks site plan approval for convenience store at 1608 Union Street
• Mohamed Abdalah Al Falahi requests site plan for auto repair/vehicle sales at 1902 Broadway
• Deborah Pusatere requests site plan to operate a tavern at 6 McDonald Avenue
• Julie Horn requests subdivision and site plan for commercial office at 1721 Union Street

Planning Commission

The City of Schenectady Planning Commission will review several site plan approvals and a special use permit. The meeting includes proposals for commercial operations and residential improvements.

• Special Use Permit for a 5-space residential parking lot at 234 Duane Avenue
• Site plan for a 2,400 square foot pavilion at 2535 Consaul Road
• Site plan for a convenience store at 1608 Union Street
• Site plan for automotive repair and vehicle sales at 1902 Broadway
• Site plan for a tavern at 6 McDonald Avenue

The Schenectady Planning Commission approved four site plan applications and one special use permit. A conditional site plan approval was granted for a convenience store at 1608 Union Street, contingent on an area variance for insufficient parking. Other approvals included a parking lot, a church pavilion, an auto repair business, and a tavern. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for 5-space parking lot at 234 Duane Avenue, contingent on area variances (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 2,300 sq ft pavilion at 2535 Consaul Road, with 3 street trees required (unanimous)
• Granted conditional site plan approval for convenience store at 1608 Union Street, contingent on parking variance (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for auto repair/sales at 1902 Broadway, with greenspace requirement (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for tavern at 6 McDonald Avenue, with sidewalk and landscaping conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including police department salary reallocations and grant acceptances. Other items include housing fund amendments, zoning code reviews, and equipment purchases for fire services.

• Reallocation of $17,324.00 to Police Department longevity salary lines
• Acceptance of $466,193.00 GIVE Grant from NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services
• Acceptance of $19,325.27 in Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant funds
• Contract for Jersen Construction Group, LLC for concrete foundations totaling $219,100.00
• Purchase of a Light Duty Fire Rescue Vehicle from Premier Fire Apparatus, Inc. for $236,500.00

Housing Stability Task Force

The Housing Stability Task Force will discuss updates to the draft report. The meeting includes guest speakers from SCAP and SLIC, as well as a discussion of additional matters.

• Update on edits to Draft report
• Guest speaker: Donna Gonzalez – SCAP
• Guest speaker: Chris Morris - SLIC

City Council Committees

The City Council committees will meet to discuss and recommend action on several items, including a $235,500 contract for a new Rescue 1 fire apparatus, a $219,100 concrete foundations contract, and a proposal to eliminate the Central Park pool. Public hearings have been held on a tennis court fee amendment. The meeting also includes presentations on cancer screening resources and a proclamation for March for Jesus.

• Finance: Rescue 1 replacement purchase from Premier Fire Apparatus Inc. for $235,500
• City Development & Planning: Award of $219,100 to Jersen Construction Group LLC for two concrete foundations
• Health & Recreation: Central Park Pool Elimination Project (old pool)
• Finance: Review of amending Section 186-25 'Central Park: Tennis Courts' fee and reservation system
• Finance: Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant

Housing Stability Task Force

The Housing Stability Task Force will review and edit the draft final report, then vote on its submission to the City Council. This is the final meeting before the report is due on July 6, 2026.

• Review of task force purpose
• Review and edit draft final report
• Vote on final report for submission to City Council
• Discussion of additional matters

Ethics Board

The Schenectady Ethics Board will hold a regular meeting to review financial disclosure forms submitted by city officials. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of previous minutes, and other business.

• Review of financial disclosure form submitted by City Officials

Historic Resource Commission

The Schenectady Historic Resource Commission will consider eight applications for property alterations in several historic districts, including the Stockade, Union Street Corridor, Union Triangle, and G.E. Realty Plot. Items include gutter installation, porch replacements, window replacements for lead remediation, tree removal, and signage. The meeting also includes staff approvals for two properties.

• Tree removal request at 1286 Wendell Ave (G.E. Realty Plot Historic District)
• Signage installation at 1 N Church Street (Stockade Historic District)
• Window replacements for lead remediation at 840 Union Street and 1046 University Place
• Front porch replacement at 30 Union Ave (Union Triangle Historic District)
• Gutter and downspout installation at 14 N Church Street (consent agenda)

The Commission granted Certificates of Appropriateness for several home repairs, signage, and tree removal. One application for a porch replacement was tabled due to being incomplete.

• Approved installation of gutters and downspouts at 14 N Church Street (Unanimous)
• Approved front porch reconstruction at 4 Ingersoll Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved window replacement for lead remediation at 840 Union Street (Unanimous)
• Approved window replacement for lead remediation at 1046 University Place (Unanimous)
• Approved signage installation at 1 N Church Street with modified dimensions (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of two trees at 1286 Wendell Ave (Unanimous)
• Tabled porch replacement application at 30 Union Ave as incomplete (Unanimous)

City Council

The Schenectady City Council will consider resolutions authorizing the acceptance of $5,074,423.91 in state funding for street maintenance programs (CHIPS, EWR, PaveNY, STR, POP), a $50,000 cybersecurity grant, and contracts for fire department records management and police department fuel tank closure. Other items include renaming a Central Park playground to Three Angels Dream, two claim settlements, and a proclamation recognizing Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

• Authorize $5,074,423.91 in state funding for Consolidated Local Street & Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR), Pave New York (PaveNY), State Touring Route (STR), and Pave Our Potholes (POP) programs
• Direct renaming of Central Park's Tiny Tot Land playground to Three Angels Dream
• Accept $50,000 Cybersecurity Grant from DHS/NYS for equipment, training, and planning
• Award $55,500 contract to Precision Industrial Maintenance LLC for Police Department petroleum storage tank closure and temporary diesel supply
• Authorize $21,000, one-year contract with Image Trend Inc. for Fire Department EMS records management

Housing Stability Task Force

The Schenectady Housing Stability Task Force meets to continue discussions on housing stability. The agenda includes a guest presentation on market-rate housing by a real estate broker and a review of responses from the county. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion and planning session.

• Guest speaker John Howard, real estate broker, on market rate housing
• Review of questions submitted to the county and responses received
• Discussion of additional matters related to housing stability
• Setting next meeting date to compile a report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several site plan approvals and special use permits for businesses and residential projects. Key items include a new athletic facility on Nott Street and a battery energy storage system on Maxon Road Extension.

• Proposal for a 13,340 square foot athletic facility and 40 space parking lot at 487 Nott Street and Devine Street
• Proposal for a battery energy storage system at 1910 Maxon Road Extension
• Request to split 487 Nott Street into two separate parcels
• Proposal for a 5-unit apartment building at 417 Union Street
• Special Use Permit request for a surveying office at 1214 Union Street

The Schenectady Planning Commission approved site plans for a restaurant at 515 Union St, a 5-unit apartment building at 417 Union St, a tattoo shop at 1703 Union St, and a convenience store at 848 Eastern Ave, all with conditions. It also approved a special use permit for a surveying office at 1214 Union St, a site plan for a convenience store/deli at 1619 Union St, a daycare at 2621 Consaul Rd, and a spa at 351 Altamont Ave. The commission tabled applications for a battery energy storage system at 1910 Maxon Rd Ext, an athletic facility at 487 Nott St, a bar/restaurant at 911 Albany St, and a buy-gold business at 925 State St.

• Approved site plan for restaurant at 515 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 5-unit apartment at 417 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for tattoo shop at 1703 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for convenience store at 848 Eastern Ave (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for surveying office at 1214 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for convenience store/deli at 1619 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for daycare at 2621 Consaul Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled battery storage, athletic facility, bar/restaurant, and buy-gold applications (unanimous)

City Council Committees

The City Council Committees will consider authorizing $5.07 million in state road funding, awarding a $336,054 contract for Central Park pool removal, and accepting a $55,500 contract for police department tank closure. They will also discuss amending tennis court fees and a proposal on the CPRB appointment process. The fire department's software contract with ImageTrend at no additional cost is also on the agenda.

• Authorize deposit of $5,074,423.91 in CHIPS, EWR, PaveNY, STR, and POP funding for capital road projects
• Award contract to WM J Keller & Sons for Central Park Pool Elimination at $336,054
• Accept ImageTrend contract for fire department records management (neutral cost)
• Award $55,500 contract to Precision Industrial Maintenance for petroleum storage tank closure at Police Department
• Discuss amendment to Section 186-25 for Central Park tennis court fees and reservation system

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a single application: a use variance from Premnauth Sukhram for property at 606 Michigan Ave in the R-1 Single-Family Residential district to allow a two-family dwelling, which is not currently permitted in that zone.

• Use variance application by Premnauth Sukhram for 606 Michigan Ave (tax parcel 49.65-3-11) to permit a two-family dwelling in an R-1 district

City Council

The City Council will consider final adoption of ordinances amending garbage collection fees and Central Park tennis court fees, and a resolution adopting the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. Also up for initial consideration are a capital budget reappropriation and a resolution recognizing Juneteenth.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 161 'Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse' shifting to a fee-based system (final consideration)
• Ordinance to amend Central Park tennis court fees and reservation process (final consideration)
• Resolution adopting the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (final consideration)
• Resolution authorizing a reappropriation to the 2026 Capital Budget (original consideration)
• Resolution recognizing and honoring Juneteenth (original consideration)

The City Council received communications and public submissions regarding proposed tennis court fees and park safety, but no official actions were recorded.

• Communications presented to City Council
• Public submissions received regarding tennis court fees
• Public submissions received regarding park safety

Housing Stability Task Force

The Schenectady Housing Stability Task Force is meeting to continue discussions on housing stability. Topics include a guest speaker on the Section 8 Housing Program, review of questions submitted to the county and their responses, and planning for future meetings with a real estate broker and tenant representatives. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Guest speaker from the Section 8 Housing Program discussing the role of Section 8
• Review of questions submitted to the County and responses received
• Planning for next meeting: Real Estate Broker discussion on market-rate housing
• Planning for next meeting: Tenant Representative from Legal Aid Society
• Donna Gonzalez, SCAP – Overview of services

Historic Resource Commission

The Historic Resource Commission will vote on several applications for alterations to properties in Schenectady's historic districts. Consent agenda items include painting, landscaping, and a project extension; new business includes fence replacement, tree removal, and porch repairs. Two applications are being withdrawn.

• Extension request for 1386 Lowell Road (GE Realty Plot)
• Fence replacement at 11 N College Street (Stockade Historic District)
• Tree removal at 1188 Avon Road (GE Realty Plot)
• Porch repair at 1080 Wendell Ave (Union Triangle)
• Withdrawal of applications at 20 and 22 Union Ave

The commission adopted the April 23 minutes, modified the agenda, and approved a consent agenda covering extensions, painting, withdrawals, and tree removal. It then approved new Certificates of Appropriateness for fence replacement, porch repair, and other property modifications, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved April 23 minutes with suggested changes (unanimous)
• Modified agenda: moved 1188 Avon Road to consent agenda and 1198 Stratford Road to end (unanimous)
• Granted extension for application at 1386 Lowell Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness to paint 1445 Lowell Road (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of applications at 22 Union Ave and 20 Union Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to remove two linden trees at 1188 Avon Road (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to replace fence at 11 N College Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to repair porch at 1080 Wendell Ave with amended conditions (unanimous)

City Council Committees

The City Council committees will discuss a proposed $269,100 re-appropriation from unassigned fund balance to immediately order three rear-loader packers for waste collection, avoiding 18-month delays and saving $30,000. They will also review the first quarter fiscal report showing General Fund revenue at 41.65% and expenditures at 21.57%, and consider the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan allocating $3.48 million in HUD grants for housing and public services. Other items include amending tennis court fees at Central Park, adopting a community police hiring panel, and amending garbage collection code rates and penalties.

• 2026 Capital Budget Re-Appropriation: $269,100 from unassigned fund balance to order three rear-loader packers (saves $30,000).
• Review of 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan: $3,476,132 from CDBG, ESG, and HOME for housing assistance, public services, and emergency shelter.
• Discussion on adopting a Community Police Hiring Panel to involve community in hiring decisions.
• Review amending Section 186-25 'Central Park: Tennis Courts' fee and reservation system.
• Review amending Chapter 161 garbage code regarding solid waste collection rates and penalties.

City Council

The City Council will hold three public hearings: on the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal housing and community development funds totaling $3,476,132.17, on amending tennis court fees at Central Park, and on updating garbage collection regulations. The council will also vote on numerous resolutions including ambulance and technology contracts, a Vision Zero policy, multiple property sales, and a sidewalk improvement contract.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan with $3,476,132.17 in CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds
• Resolution authorizing $284,174.00 contract for Nott Street Sidewalk Improvements to Carver Construction
• Resolution authorizing a $125,000 NYSDOS grant for LED lighting at City Hall
• Sale of 814 Bedford Road for $60,000.00 (with rescinding resolution also on agenda)
• Adoption of a Vision Zero policy for traffic safety

The provided document consists of emails and letters from residents regarding garbage collection, police response times, and a proposed apartment complex. No official council decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in this text.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several site plans and special use permits, including a cannabis dispensary with two drive-thru windows, a mural, a coffee shop with apartments, and a restaurant. Consent items include a 1,565 sqft addition to MiSci and a second-story addition on Union Street. Public comments may be emailed before the meeting.

• Cannabis dispensary with 2 drive-thru windows at 502 Westinghouse Place (Elysian Holdings Group LLC)
• 1,565 sqft addition to MiSci at 15 Museum Drive (William Sweet)
• Second-story coffee shop with 4 residential units at 1626 Union Street (Wei Chen)
• Mural on building at 1703 Union Street (RMSS Ventures)
• Restaurant with 2 apartments at 1311 Lower Broadway (Latchmin Balgobin)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for a 23x30 ft mural at 1703 Union Street, part of Metroplex-funded aesthetic enhancements. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, granting site plan approval for a MiSci addition and a second-story addition at 1626 Union Street. Two items were tabled pending surveys: a restaurant with apartments at 1311 Lower Broadway and a subdivision for Amazing Grace Transportation at 202 Front Street. A site plan for a convenience store at 1608 Union Street was also approved unanimously.

• Approved special use permit for 23x30 ft mural at 1703 Union Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: site plan for MiSci addition at 15 Museum Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: site plan for second story at 1626 Union Street (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan for restaurant and apartments at 1311 Lower Broadway (unanimous)
• Tabled subdivision and site plan for 202 Front Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for convenience store at 1608 Union Street (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQR declarations for consent agenda and mural (unanimous)
• Heard report on cannabis dispensary drive-thru at 502 Westinghouse Place – no action needed