Bethlehem Town public meetings in 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals is holding continued public hearings on two area variance requests for signage that does not meet town code: one for a Starbucks at 378 Feura Bush Road and one for a Five Below at 388 Feura Bush Road. The board will also review and possibly schedule hearings on other applications, discuss possible action on the two sign cases, and consider a resolution regarding a T-Mobile Northeast site at 457 Route 85, Slingerlands.

• Continued public hearing: Saxton Sign Co. for Starbucks, 378 Feura Bush Road, signage variance under Section 128-59 J(2)
• Continued public hearing: Action Sign Co. for Five Below, 388 Feura Bush Road, signage variance under Section 128-59 J(2)
• Resolution: Michael and Marissa Mabee, 22 Princess Taylor Lane, Albany (SEQR)
• Resolution: T-Mobile Northeast, 457 Route 85, Slingerlands
• Discussion/possible action on Starbucks and Five Below sign applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance to increase a telecommunications tower's height to 126.5 feet. The Board also approved signage variances for Starbucks and Five Below, and a residential shed setback variance.

• Approved height and fall zone variances for T-Mobile tower at 457 Route 85 to reach 126.5 feet (Unanimous)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for T-Mobile tower project (Unanimous)
• Approved signage area variance for Starbucks at 378 Feura Bush Road (Unanimous)
• Approved signage area variance for Five Below at 388 Feura Bush Road (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 8' x 10' shed with 2-foot setbacks at 22 Princess Taylor Lane (Unanimous)
• Accepted December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Development Planning Committee is reviewing a sketch plan for a proposed vehicle processing facility at 296 Creble Road, Selkirk. The project would repurpose existing buildings and add a fuel island, guard house, and 30+ acres of impervious area for truck parking and vehicle storage. The committee will provide feedback on zoning, environmental, and infrastructure issues before a full Planning Board review.

• Repurpose 2,360 SF home into operations office and 6,054 SF garage into vehicle processing center
• Construct new truck refueling island and guard house at westerly site entrance
• Add 30+ acres of impervious area for truck parking, car storage, and maneuvering
• Site is 79.1 acres in Rural Light Industrial zoning, Selkirk Fire District, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District
• Water service via municipal connection; sewer via existing on-site septic system

The Development Planning Committee reviewed a proposal by Diversified Auto Inc. to create a vehicle processing facility on 79.1+ acres. The project includes repurposing existing buildings, constructing a new 9,000 square foot building, and adding a truck refueling island. No formal vote was recorded; the applicant was instructed to address staff comments in future plan submissions.

• Proposed repurposing of 2,360 SF home into office and 6,054 SF garage into processing center discussed
• Proposed construction of 9,000 SF vehicle processing building with car wash discussed
• Proposed construction of truck refueling island and guard house discussed
• Staff requested a single application covering both Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Staff requested a new FAA application
• Staff requested geotechnical engineering report for disturbances within the angle of repose
• Staff requested updated wetland delineation

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to increase the allowed size of building-mounted and building-integrated solar photovoltaic systems from 12kW to 25kW, and refer the amendment to the Planning Board. The board will also consider numerous contracts, appointments, and budget items, including a $2.07 million police training facility project and several police equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to increase solar system size limit from 12kW to 25kW
• Award contract to James H. Maloy, Inc. for $2,070,000 for Training Facility and Range Improvement Project
• Approve purchase of Axon Enterprise in-car camera and body-worn camera systems
• Approve $285,000 transfer to capital reserves for Town Hall improvements and $125,805.64 generator replacement
• Approve $148,013 contract to Rosch Brothers, Inc. for 2nd floor bathroom renovations

The Town Board approved several high-value infrastructure projects, including a police training facility and Town Hall renovations. The board also authorized the purchase of police body and in-car cameras and approved multiple labor agreements.

• Awarded Training Facility and Range Improvement Project to James H. Maloy, Inc. for $2,070,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $148,013 contract to Rosch Brothers, Inc. for 2nd floor bathroom renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,805.64 for replacement Town Hall generator (Unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Axon Enterprise, Inc. body worn and in-car camera systems (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution capping annual unassigned fund balance transfers to Farms & Forests Fund at $500,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $285,000 transfer to General Fund Capital Reserves for Town Hall improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandums of Agreement with Police Supervisors Association, Teamsters Local 294, and Telecommunicators Union (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,600 for engineering services at Normans Kill Ravines Park (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a T-Mobile proposal to extend a cell tower at 457 NY State Route 85, Slingerlands. One application (AJ Signs/Spectrum) was withdrawn and its hearing cancelled. The board will also consider action on the Michael Mabee shed variance and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing: Michael Mabee, area variance for shed at 22 Princess Taylor Lane, Albany (setback violation)
• Public hearing cancelled: AJ Signs/Spectrum, 378 Feura Bush Road, application withdrawn
• Public hearing: Action Sign Co. for Victoria Estates, signage variance at 388 Feura Bush Road, Suite 300 (Five Below), Glenmont
• Public hearing: T-Mobile, tower extension to 126.5 ft at 457 NY State Route 85, Slingerlands; RF engineer report included
• Minutes approval for November 16, 2022 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a height extension for a cell tower in Slingerlands and a setback variance for a shed in Albany. A signage variance request for a business in Glenmont was tabled pending further information.

• Approved area variance for shed construction at 22 Princess Taylor Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance to extend cell tower to 123 feet at 457 NY State Route 85 (Unanimous)
• Tabled signage variance for Five Below at 388 Feura Bush Road pending revised renderings
• Closed public hearing for withdrawn AJ Signs application at 378 Feura Bush Road (Unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider actions on several solar installations, a 52-lot conservation subdivision, and a proposed zoning amendment to increase the size of by-right rooftop solar systems. The board will also vote on a pedestrian bridge site plan amendment for Plug Power.

• Public hearing for Apex Solar 16.2 kW rooftop system at 2 Darroch Rd, Delmar (SUP 67, SPA 312)
• Public hearing for Empire Solar 14.76 kW rooftop system at 300 Bender Ln, Glenmont (SUP 68, SPA 313)
• Public hearing for Cardona Development 52-lot conservation subdivision at 65 Kenwood Ave, Glenmont
• Possible action on pedestrian bridge site plan amendment for Plug Power at 125 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands
• Consideration of recommendation letter to Town Board to increase by-right solar size from 12 kW to 25 kW

The Board approved special use permits and site plans for two residential solar installations and a pedestrian bridge at 125 Vista Blvd. A proposal for a 52-unit conservation subdivision at 65 Kenwood Avenue was tabled following public testimony. The Board also recommended increasing the by-right size for rooftop solar systems from 12 kW to 25 kW.

• Approved Special Use Permit and Site Plan for 16.2 kW solar system at 2 Darroch Rd (3-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit and Site Plan for 14.76 kW solar system at 300 Bender Ln (3-0)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration and Site Plan Amendment for pedestrian bridge at 125 Vista Blvd (3-0)
• Tabled further discussion on Cardona Development 52-unit subdivision at 65 Kenwood Ave
• Approved recommendation to Town Board to increase by-right rooftop solar limit to 25 kW (3-0)
• Approved scheduling of public hearing for 16.53 kW solar system at 15 Pine St for 12/20/2022 (3-0)
• Accepted November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to decide on a range of items, including a zoning law amendment to allow larger solar systems, a real estate purchase for farmland preservation, and multiple budget modifications for equipment and technology purchases. The board will also consider appointments, a grant award, and an emergency plan update.

• Public hearing scheduled for Dec 14 on zoning law to increase building-mounted solar size limit from 12kW to 25kW
• Authorize contract to purchase real property from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for Farmland Preservation Project
• Budget modification of $25,670 to reroute roof drainage piping at 114 Adams St.
• Move $150,000 to repave police sub-station parking lot at 1121 Route 9W, Selkirk, subject to permissive referendum
• Approve $171,773 for server, storage, and network upgrades funded by ARPA grant

The Town Board authorized the purchase of approximately 307 acres from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for agriculture, open space, and recreation. Other actions included approving several IT equipment upgrades, appointing two members to the Industrial Development Agency, and scheduling a public hearing on solar zoning laws.

• Approved purchase of approx. 307 acres from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for farmland and open space preservation (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer for repaving the police sub-station parking lot at 1121 Route 9W (4-0)
• Appointed Brenda Reilly and Georgette Steffens to the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (4-0)
• Approved $171,773 for server, storage, and network upgrades via ARPA grant (4-0)
• Approved $45,480 for board meeting audio video equipment upgrades (4-0)
• Approved $23,094 purchase of a Kubota Rear Discharge Mower (4-0)
• Scheduled Dec 14, 2022 public hearing to increase allowed solar system size from 12kW to 25kW (4-0)
• Granted easement to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation at 357 Old Quarry Road (4-0)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to decide on a range of items, including a zoning amendment to increase the allowable size of building-mounted solar systems, a contract to purchase property for the Milltowne Plaza Farmland Preservation Project, and multiple budget modifications for technology purchases. The agenda also includes appointments to the Industrial Development Agency, a grant award, and a police substation parking lot repaving project.

• Public hearing scheduled for Dec 14 on zoning law 128-67.2 to increase building-mounted solar systems from 12kW to 25kW
• Authorize purchase of real property from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for farmland preservation
• Budget modification of $25,670 to reroute roof drainage piping at 114 Adams St.
• Move $150,000 to repave police sub-station parking lot at 1121 Route 9W, Selkirk, subject to permissive referendum
• Purchase of server, storage, and network upgrades for $171,773 funded by ARPA federal grant

The Town Board authorized the purchase of approximately 307 acres from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for farmland and open space conservation. The board also approved several budget modifications for IT equipment and public works, and scheduled a public hearing for solar zoning amendments.

• Approved purchase of ~307 acres from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for conservation (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for repaving the police sub-station parking lot at 1121 Route 9W (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Dec 14, 2022 public hearing to increase allowed solar system size from 12kW to 25kW (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brenda Reilly and Georgette Steffens to the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (Unanimous)
• Approved $171,773 for server, storage, and network upgrades via ARPA grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,094 for a Kubota Rear Discharge Mower (Unanimous)
• Approved grant award to CrossFit Spur (Unanimous)
• Granted easement to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation at 357 Old Quarry Road (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three area variance requests: two for signage at 378 Feura Bush Road (Starbucks and Spectrum), and one for a T-Mobile tower extension at 457 Route 85. The board will also consider accepting applications for a shed at 22 Princess Taylor Lane and signage at 388 Feura Bush Road, and review resolutions for several other properties. One previously scheduled public hearing for AJ Signs at 378 Feura Bush Road has been cancelled.

• Public hearing: Saxton Sign Co. area variance for Starbucks signage at 378 Feura Bush Road, Suite 100
• Public hearing: AJ Signs area variance for Spectrum signage at 378 Feura Bush Road, Suite 200 (cancelled)
• Re-set public hearing: T-Mobile tower height extension at 457 NY Route 85, Slingerlands
• Application: Michael Mabee seeks variance for shed at 22 Princess Taylor Lane, Albany (setback from 5 to 2 feet)
• Application: Action Sign Co. seeks variance for Five Below signage at 388 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont

The Board referred the Selkirk Fire District's new firehouse project to the Planning Board for site plan review. It also granted area variances for a Panera Bread sign and a residential carport. Several other applications were accepted or tabled for future hearings.

• Referred Selkirk Fire District firehouse at 1160 Route 9W to Planning Board for site plan review (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for Panera Bread at 5 Moriah Road for a second sign and extra square footage (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for Zsofia Barta at 18 Borthwick Avenue for a carport with zero-foot side yard setback (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for Saxton Sign Co. (Starbucks) at 378 Feura Bush Road pending more materials
• Cancelled public hearing for AJ Signs at 378 Feura Bush Road at applicant's request
• Re-set T-Mobile antenna height variance public hearing for December 7, 2022
• Accepted application and set Dec 7 hearing for Michael Mabee shed variance at 22 Princess Taylor Lane (Unanimous)
• Accepted application and set Dec 7 hearing for Action Sign Co. (Five Below) at 388 Beura Bush Road (Unanimous)

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on signage variances for Starbucks and Spectrum at 378 Feura Bush Road, and a re-set hearing for a T-Mobile antenna tower extension at 457 Route 85. The board will also consider accepting new variance applications, including a shed setback request at 22 Princess Taylor Lane, and may take action on several resolutions.

• Public hearing: Saxton Sign Co. area variance for Starbucks signage at 378 Feura Bush Road, Suite 100
• Public hearing: AJ Signs area variance for Spectrum signage at 378 Feura Bush Road, Suite 200
• Re-set public hearing: T-Mobile antenna tower height extension at 457 NY Route 85, Slingerlands
• New application: Michael Mabee seeks area variance for shed setback at 22 Princess Taylor Lane, Albany
• New application: Action Sign Co. seeks area variance for Five Below signage at 388 Feura Bush Road, Suite 300

The Zoning Board of Appeals determined that a proposed Selkirk Fire District firehouse requires site plan approval. The board also granted area variances for a Panera Bread restaurant's signage and a residential carport in Delmar.

• Referred Selkirk Fire District firehouse at 1160 Route 9W to Planning Board for site plan review (5-0)
• Approved area variance for Panera Bread at 5 Moriah Road for a second sign and additional square footage (5-0)
• Approved area variance for Zsofia Barta at 18 Borthwick Avenue for a carport with zero-foot side yard setback (5-0)
• Tabled public hearing for Saxton Sign Co. (Starbucks) at 378 Feura Bush Road pending more materials
• Cancelled public hearing for AJ Signs at 378 Feura Bush Road
• Reset T-Mobile public hearing for 457 Route 85 to December 7, 2022
• Accepted application and set Dec 7 hearing for Michael Mabee shed at 22 Princess Taylor Lane (5-0)
• Accepted application and set Dec 7 hearing for Victoria Estates signage at 388 Feura Bush Road (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider several applications, including possible action on a 52-lot conservation subdivision by Cardona Development, initial presentations for two residential rooftop solar systems, and a discussion of a proposed 49,500 sq.ft. warehouse. The board may also schedule public hearings for the solar projects and the subdivision for December 6, 2022.

• Cardona Development: 52-lot conservation subdivision at 65 Kenwood Ave, Glenmont - possible SEQR negative declaration and public hearing scheduling
• Apex Solar: 16.2 kW rooftop solar at 2 Darroch Rd, Delmar - possible public hearing scheduling
• Empire Solar: 14.76 kW rooftop solar at 300 Bender Ln, Glenmont - possible public hearing scheduling
• Malm Realty: 49,500 sq.ft. warehouse at 39 Hamilton Ln, Glenmont - initial presentation
• Minutes of Oct 18, 2022 to be approved

The Planning Board approved scheduling public hearings for two rooftop solar installations and a 52-lot conservation subdivision. The Board also accepted the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved scheduling public hearing for 16.2 kW solar system at 2 Darroch Rd for 12/06/2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved scheduling public hearing for 14.76 kW solar system at 300 Bender Ln for 12/06/2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for 52-lot subdivision at 65 Kenwood Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved scheduling public hearing for 65 Kenwood Ave subdivision for 12/06/2022 (Unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on 49,500 sq.ft. warehouse proposal at 39 Hamilton Ln

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to adopt the 2023 annual budget and act on several police department items, including hiring two new officers and purchasing Lexipol software. The board will also consider funding for sewer pipe lining, a trails project at Normans Kill Ravines Park, and engineering services for Blessing Road sidewalk improvements.

• Adoption of the 2023 Annual Budget
• Appoint Antinio Archina and Stephen Celestino as Police Officers at $56,439 each
• Approve $14,450 for Lexipol software purchase
• Authorize up to $300,000 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for pipe lining
• Authorize $34,100 and $12,100 agreements with MJ Engineering for Blessing Road sidewalk work

The Town Board unanimously adopted the 2023 annual budget and approved several police appointments and software purchases. The board also authorized funding for sewer system repairs and trail construction at Normans Kill Ravines Park, as well as engineering services for Blessing Road improvements.

• Adopted 2023 Annual Budget (5-0)
• Appointed Antinio Archina as Police Officer at $56,439 annual salary (5-0)
• Appointed Stephen Celestino as Police Officer at $56,439 annual salary (5-0)
• Approved $14,450 purchase of Lexipol software via budget modification (5-0)
• Authorized up to $300,000 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for pipe lining, subject to permissive referendum (5-0)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for trails at Normans Kill Ravines Park (5-0)
• Approved $34,100 and $12,100 agreements with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. for Blessing Road improvements (5-0)
• Approved $46,200 budget modification for Blessing Road Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path Improvements (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings on three variance applications: a carport/covered patio at 18 Borthwick Avenue, a new fire station for the Selkirk Fire District at 1160 Route 9W, and signage for Panera Bread at 5 Moriah Road. The board will also consider scheduling hearings for two signage variance requests at 378 Feura Bush Road (Starbucks and Spectrum) and vote on resolutions for the Cipriani Energy Group project at 518 Elm Avenue.

• Public hearing: area variance for carport/covered patio at 18 Borthwick Avenue, Delmar (22-01000030)
• Public hearing: use variance for new Selkirk Fire District station at 1160 Route 9W, Selkirk (22-01000027)
• Public hearing: area variance for Panera Bread signage at 5 Moriah Road, Glenmont (22-01000028)
• Possible hearing scheduling: signage variances for Starbucks and Spectrum at 378 Feura Bush Road (22-01000031, 22-01000032)
• Resolutions on SEQR, use variance, and area variance for Cipriani Energy Group at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk

The Board granted use and area variances for a 2.0 MW solar energy facility in Selkirk and approved the construction of a fire station on Route 9W. Several residential area variances for fences, sheds, and carports were also approved. Two new signage applications for businesses on Feura Bush Road were accepted for future hearings.

• Approved use and area variances for 2.0 MW solar facility at 518 Elm Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved construction of fire station at 1160 Route 9W (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for carport/covered patio at 18 Borthwick Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for signage at 5 Moriah Road (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for fence at 59 Marlboro Road (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for storage shed at 73 Huntersfield Road (Unanimous)
• Accepted signage applications for Starbucks and Spectrum at 378 Feura Bush Road (Unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold a public hearing for Selkirk Reserve, LLC's proposed multi-family development at 939 Route 9W, Selkirk, consisting of nine buildings with 72 units and a clubhouse. The board will also consider possible action on a site plan for keeping chickens at 8 Albert Drive, Albany, and an initial presentation for a rooftop solar system at 2 Darroch Rd, Delmar.

• Public hearing for Selkirk Reserve, LLC: 72-unit multi-family development with clubhouse at 939 Route 9W, Selkirk
• Possible action on SEQR classification and negative declaration for agricultural use (chickens) at 8 Albert Drive, Albany
• Possible action on site plan approval (SPA 311) for chickens at 8 Albert Drive, Albany
• Initial presentation and possible scheduling of public hearing for 16.2 kW rooftop solar system at 2 Darroch Rd, Delmar

The Planning Board approved a site plan and issued a negative SEQRA declaration for a six-chicken agricultural use at 8 Albert Drive. The board held a public hearing for the Selkirk Reserve multi-family development, but no final action was taken. A solar system application for 2 Darroch Road was tabled.

• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for agricultural use at 8 Albert Drive (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan for six chickens at 8 Albert Drive (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Selkirk Reserve multi-family development (5-0)
• Tabled further discussion on Selkirk Reserve information items
• Tabled solar system application for 2 Darroch Road

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will present and hold a public hearing on the 2023 preliminary budget, including proposed salaries for elected officials. The board will also consider several action items, such as a police promotion, a traffic calming study contract, and a local law on junk vehicles. Public comments will be heard.

• Public hearing on 2023 preliminary budget
• Promotion of Caitlyn A. Krage to Detective at $84,542/year
• $72,000 contract with CHA for Kenwood Avenue Traffic Calming Study
• Local Law 6 of 2022 adding junk vehicles to Chapter 76
• Re-levy of delinquent water and sewer rents to 2023 property taxes

The Town Board conducted a public hearing for the 2023 Preliminary Budget and specified proposed salaries for town officers. The board also approved several administrative actions, including a police promotion and a traffic calming study contract.

• Held public hearing for 2023 Preliminary Budget
• Approved re-levy of delinquent water and sewer rents to 2023 property tax bills (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Caitlyn A. Krage to Detective at $84,542 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Accepted donation of a foosball table from resident Bill Maddock (Unanimous)
• Approved budget modification for a four wheel drive loader for the Transfer Station (Unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law 6 of 2022 adding junk vehicles to Town Code Chapter 76 (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,000 agreement with CHA for Kenwood Avenue Traffic Calming Study (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,000 budget modification for Kenwood Avenue study offset by sales tax revenue (Unanimous)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Development Planning Committee is holding a sketch plan review for a proposed three-story, 103-unit multi-family building at 152 Rockefeller Road in Delmar. The applicant, Hershberg Associates, is seeking early feedback from the town on the project, which includes 100 surface parking spaces, 75 garages, and stormwater facilities. This is a preliminary discussion, not a full project review.

• 103-unit multi-family building at 152 Rockefeller Road
• Approximately 160,000 square feet, three stories
• 100 surface parking spaces and 75 garages
• Includes patio, picnic tables, and space for bocce/pickleball courts
• Located in MR zoning district, Elsmere Fire District, Bethlehem Central School District

The Development Planning Committee reviewed a proposal for a 103-unit market-rate senior housing building (55+) at 152 Rockefeller Road. No votes were taken; the item was a pre-application review. Staff requested additional information including a traffic analysis, geotechnical report, and compliance with town code for senior housing before a formal application is submitted.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this pre-application review meeting
• Staff requested applicant address Comprehensive Plan Update, design guidelines, parking minimums, and pedestrian circulation
• Staff requested geotechnical report, stormwater calculations, and hydrant flow test for future application
• Public comment raised concerns about wetlands, traffic, and building scale

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a use variance for a new Selkirk Fire District station at 1160 Route 9W, and area variances for properties on Marlboro Road, Huntersfield Road, and Moriah Road. The board will also review and possibly schedule a hearing for a carport/patio variance at 18 Borthwick Avenue, Delmar, and vote on resolutions for the Cipriani Energy Group at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk. The T-Mobile public hearing at 457 US Route 85 has been cancelled.

• Public hearing: Selkirk Fire District use variance for fire station at 1160 Route 9W, Selkirk
• Public hearing: Anthony Bollasina area variance for fence at 59 Marlboro Road, Delmar
• Public hearing: Kenneth Wilsey area variance for lot coverage at 73 Huntersfield Road, Delmar
• Public hearing: Saxton Sign Corp area variance for Glenmont Ventures at 5 Moriah Road, Glenmont
• Review application: Zsofia Barta area variance for carport/covered patio at 18 Borthwick Avenue, Delmar

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for Anthony Bollasina to install a 5-foot fence in the front yard at 59 Marlboro Road, Delmar, 15 feet short of the required setback. The board also approved a lot coverage variance for Kenneth Wilsey at 73 Huntersfield Road, Delmar, for a 12x24-foot shed. Public hearings for the Selkirk Fire District fire station and Saxton Sign Corp signage were tabled pending Albany County Planning Board determinations.

• Approved fence variance for Anthony Bollasina at 59 Marlboro Road (unanimous)
• Approved lot coverage variance for Kenneth Wilsey at 73 Huntersfield Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Selkirk Fire District use variance for fire station at 1160 Route 9W
• Tabled Saxton Sign Corp area variance for signage at 5 Moriah Road
• Accepted application and set public hearing for Zsofia Barta carport variance at 18 Borthwick Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled SEQR resolution for Cipriani Energy Group at 518 Elm Avenue
• Tabled use variance resolution for Cipriani Energy Group at 518 Elm Avenue
• Tabled area variance resolution for Cipriani Energy Group at 518 Elm Avenue

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board approved a SEQR negative declaration and density bonus for the Selkirk Reserve multi-family development, a 72-unit affordable housing project at 939 Route 9W in Selkirk. The board also scheduled a public hearing for November 1, 2022, and closed a public hearing for a separate 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W in Glenmont. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved SEQR negative declaration for Selkirk Reserve 72-unit affordable housing development (4-0)
• Granted density bonus from 62 to 72 units for Selkirk Reserve (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Selkirk Reserve for November 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Community Power LLC 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled further discussion on 224 Delaware Ave time extension request
• Tabled further discussion on McCormacks Hollow Subdivision resubdivision
• Tabled further discussion on Artan Capollari site plan for chickens at 8 Albert Drive

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will hold a public hearing on a local law to include junk vehicles in the garbage code, and will vote on rezoning 895 Delaware Avenue from Residential A to Rural Hamlet. The board will also consider several appointments, budget modifications, and equipment purchases, including a new town engineer and police vehicles.

• Public hearing on Local Law amending Chapter 76 to include junk vehicles
• Rezoning 895 Delaware Avenue (Tax Parcel ID: 95.00-4-6) from Residential A to Rural Hamlet (Local Law #5 of 2022)
• Appoint Eric Johnson, P.E. as Town Engineer effective November 7, 2022
• Purchase 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 for $45,000 and 2 Dodge Chargers for $19,766.70 via budget modifications
• Authorize $11,574.75 for new shop air compressor for highway garage

The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law #5 of 2022 to rezone 895 Delaware Avenue from Residential A to Rural Hamlet, allowing a mix of two apartments, a dance studio, and a roofing contractor office. The board also approved a negative declaration under SEQR, finding no significant environmental impact. Other actions included appointing Eric Johnson as Town Engineer, enrolling in a state water assistance program, and setting a public hearing for the 2023 preliminary budget.

• Adopted Local Law #5 of 2022 to rezone 895 Delaware Ave to Rural Hamlet (unanimous)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration for the 895 Delaware Ave rezone (unanimous)
• Appointed Eric Johnson, P.E. as Town Engineer effective Nov 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Enrolled in NYS Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2023 preliminary budget on Oct 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Authorized $11,574.75 budget modification for new shop air compressor (unanimous)
• Awarded police uniform bid to Wicked Smart of Watervliet, NY (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 for $45,000 and 2 Dodge Chargers for $19,766.70 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals reversed the Town Building Inspector's determination that the Bethlehem Children's School needed a use variance for classroom yurts, ruling instead that the school is an Educational Institution requiring only a special use permit and site plan approval. The board also closed the public hearing on the Sliver Lining Development application after the applicant withdrew, and granted an area variance for a fence at 36 Crannell Avenue. Five new applications were accepted and public hearings set for October 19, 2022.

• Reversed Building Inspector's determination, classifying Bethlehem Children's School as Educational Institution requiring special use permit and site plan (5-0)
• Granted area variance for 6-foot fence at 36 Crannell Avenue, Delmar (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Sliver Lining Development at 294 Route 9W after applicant withdrew (5-0)
• Accepted application and set hearing for Anthony Bollasina area variance at 59 Marlboro Road (5-0)
• Accepted application and set hearing for Kenneth Wilsey lot coverage variance at 73 Huntersfield Road (5-0)
• Accepted application and set hearing for Saxton Sign Corp sign variance at 5 Moriah Road, Glenmont (5-0)
• Accepted application and set hearing for Selkirk Fire District fire station at 1160 Route 9W (5-0)
• Accepted application and set hearing for T-Mobile tower height variance at 457 NY Route 85, Slingerlands (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed motor vehicle repair facility at 15 Moriah Rd, Glenmont, and consider action on several applications, including a solar facility, a Verizon micro cell renewal, and an office-to-apartment conversion. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing for Caliber Collision Center, 15 Moriah Rd, Glenmont - Special Use Permit / Site Plan Application 22-01400003
• Possible action to schedule public hearing for 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Rt 9W, Glenmont (Community Power LLC)
• Possible action on Special Use Permit renewal for Verizon Wireless micro cell at 9 Vista Boulevard, Slingerlands
• Possible action on site plan waiver to convert offices to two apartments at 420 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar
• Minutes approval for September 20, 2022 meeting

The board voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for October 18, 2022, on a proposed 5.0 MW solar photovoltaic facility at 690 Route 9W in Glenmont. They also approved a 5-year renewal of a special use permit for a Verizon micro cell tower at 9 Vista Boulevard, and granted a site plan waiver to convert offices into two apartments at 420 Kenwood Avenue. A public hearing for a proposed auto body repair shop at 15 Moriah Road was closed with no decision.

• Approved scheduling public hearing for 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W (5-0)
• Approved 5-year renewal of Verizon micro cell tower special use permit at 9 Vista Blvd (5-0)
• Approved site plan waiver for office-to-apartment conversion at 420 Kenwood Ave (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Caliber Collision auto body shop at 15 Moriah Rd (5-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone 895 Delaware Avenue from Residential A to Rural Hamlet District. The board will also consider several contracts, budget modifications, and appointments, including a $85,715 purchase of air conditioning units and a $56,720 ADA Transition Plan contract.

• Public hearing on rezoning 895 Delaware Avenue from Residential A to Rural Hamlet District
• Approve appointment of Miguel Beckford as Laborer II at $47,355/year
• Purchase air conditioning units via budget modification for $85,715
• Authorize contract with WT Group for ADA Transition Plan for $56,720
• Authorize exercise of option to purchase real property from Milltowne Plaza, Inc.

The Town Board voted unanimously to exercise an option to purchase 307 acres of farmland and open space from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for $3,000,000, subject to a November 8, 2022 referendum. The board also approved a water district extension for the Van Dyke Spinney PDD project, adopted SEQR resolutions for trail construction at Normans Kill Ravines Park and the Clapper Road waterline extension, and appointed a new Laborer II at the wastewater treatment plant.

• Exercised option to purchase 307 acres from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for $3,000,000 (unanimous)
• Established extension of Water District #1 for Van Dyke Spinney PDD project (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR resolution for trails at Normans Kill Ravines Park (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR negative declaration for Clapper Road finished waterline extension (unanimous)
• Appointed Miguel Beckford as Laborer II at Dinmore Road Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved $85,715 budget modification for air conditioning units (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with WT Group for ADA Transition Plan ($56,720) (unanimous)
• Approved Scaleit Pay as credit card processor for the Town (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a fence variance request and discuss several applications, including a school's appeal of a non-conforming use determination. The board will also review and possibly schedule hearings for multiple variance requests and SEQR resolutions.

• Public hearing: Nancy Haggerty, 36 Crannell Avenue, Delmar - fence variance (Article VI, Section 128-47)
• Bethlehem Children's School, 12 Fisher Blvd, Slingerlands - appeal of non-conforming use determination
• Community Power Group, 678 Route 9W - SEQR, area variance, use variance
• Cipriani Energy Group, 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk - SEQR, use variance, area variance resolutions
• Applications listed for review: Fitzgerald/George, Miller-Tushaj, Chang, Main Bros. Oil, Schleifer, Glenmont Venture Inc.

The Zoning Board of Appeals determined that Bethlehem Children's School at 12 Fisher Blvd is an educational institution, a permitted use in the Residential 'A' District, so no variance is required; the expansion will go through site plan/special use review by the Planning Board. The board also approved a fence variance for Nancy Haggerty at 36 Crannell Ave, Delmar, and unanimously approved resolutions for Community Power Group (area and use variances at 690 Route 9W), plus several other area variance requests. Three resolutions for Cipriani Energy Group at 518 Elm Ave, Selkirk were tabled to October 5, 2022.

• Determined Bethlehem Children's School is an educational institution, not requiring a variance (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance for Nancy Haggerty at 36 Crannell Ave, Delmar (unanimous)
• Approved SEQR resolution for Community Power Group at 678 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for Community Power Group at 690 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for Community Power Group at 690 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for Fitzgerald/George at 70 Darroch Rd, Delmar (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for Miller/Tushaj at 47 Iroquois Trail, Slingerlands (unanimous)
• Tabled SEQR, use variance, and area variance resolutions for Cipriani Energy Group at 518 Elm Ave, Selkirk

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider several applications, including possible approvals for a truck maintenance facility expansion, a solar equipment testing site, and a subdivision. They will also discuss a proposed 44-lot residential subdivision and a time extension for a multi-family development.

• Diversified Automotive, Inc., 109 Bridge Street / NY-396, Selkirk: possible action on SEQR, special use permit, and site plan for truck maintenance facility with building additions, paving, septic relocation
• Plug Power, 435 Creble Road, Selkirk: possible action on SEQR and site plan approval for GenSure performance testing
• 224 Delaware Ave. Multi-Family Development: consider 180-day time extension for previously approved site plan (SPA 280)
• Caliber Collision Center / Bethlehem Rt 9W LLC, Moriah Rd, Glenmont: initial presentation for 3-lot minor subdivision and set public hearing for special use permit for motor vehicle repair facility on 2.6 acres
• Elm Avenue Residential Subdivision / Charlew Builders, Inc.: project update for proposed 44-lot subdivision

The Planning Board approved a special use permit and site plan amendment for Diversified Automotive's truck maintenance facility at 109 Bridge Street, Selkirk, and a site plan for Plug Power's hydrogen generator testing at 435 Creble Road, Selkirk. Both approvals were unanimous. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for a proposed Caliber Collision auto body shop on Moriah Road and tabled a time extension request for a multi-family development at 224 Delaware Avenue.

• Approved SEQR negative declaration for Diversified Automotive truck maintenance facility (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 66 for Diversified Automotive truck maintenance facility (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment SPA 164 A1 for Diversified Automotive (5-0)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration for Plug Power hydrogen generator testing site (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan SPA 310 for Plug Power hydrogen generator testing (5-0)
• Tabled 180-day time extension request for 224 Delaware Ave multi-family development
• Scheduled public hearing for October 4, 2022 on Caliber Collision special use permit and site plan

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider several applications, including possible approvals for a truck maintenance facility expansion, a solar equipment testing site, and a time extension for a multi-family development. They will also hear an initial presentation for a minor subdivision and a special use permit for a vehicle repair facility, and receive a project update on a 44-lot subdivision.

• Diversified Automotive, Inc., 109 Bridge Street / NY-396, Selkirk: possible action on SEQR negative declaration, special use permit (SUP 66), and site plan amendment (SPA 164 A1) for truck maintenance facility and site improvements
• Plug Power, 435 Creble Road, Selkirk: possible action on SEQR classification and site plan approval (SPA 310) for GenSure performance testing
• 224 Delaware Ave. Multi-Family Development: consider 180-day time extension for previously approved site plan (SPA 280)
• Caliber Collision Center / Bethlehem Rt 9W LLC, Moriah Rd, Glenmont: initial presentation for 3-lot minor subdivision and consideration to set public hearing for special use permit for motor vehicle repair facility on 2.6 acres at 15 Moriah Rd
• Elm Avenue Residential Subdivision / Charlew Builders, Inc.: project update for proposed 44-lot subdivision

The Planning Board approved a special use permit and site plan for Diversified Automotive's truck maintenance facility at 109 Bridge St, Selkirk, and a site plan for Plug Power's hydrogen generator testing at 435 Creble Rd, Selkirk. Both approvals were unanimous. The Board also tabled a time extension request for a multi-family development at 224 Delaware Ave, Delmar, and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed Caliber Collision auto body shop on Moriah Rd, Glenmont.

• Approved SEQR negative declaration, special use permit, and site plan amendment for Diversified Automotive truck repair facility (5-0)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration and site plan for Plug Power hydrogen generator testing facility (5-0)
• Tabled 180-day time extension request for 224 Delaware Ave multi-family development
• Scheduled public hearing for Caliber Collision special use permit and site plan for October 4, 2022 (5-0)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will hold a public hearing on the 2018 Microenterprise Grant Program, consider accepting a Planning Board recommendation to rezone 895 Delaware Avenue from Residential A to Rural Hamlet, and schedule a public hearing on that rezoning for September 28. The board will also review the tentative 2023-2027 Capital Plan. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes.

• Public hearing on 2018 Bethlehem Microenterprise Grant Program (CDBG funds)
• Rezoning request for 895 Delaware Avenue (Tax Parcel 95.00-4-6) from Residential A to Rural Hamlet
• Schedule public hearing on rezoning for September 28, 2022 at 6 PM
• Presentation of Tentative Capital Plan for 2023-2027
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting

The Town Board unanimously approved a Planning Board recommendation to rezone 895 Delaware Avenue from Residential A to Rural Hamlet District. A public hearing on the rezoning was scheduled for September 28, 2022. The board also closed a public hearing on the 2018 Microenterprise Grant Program with no public comment, and accepted the August 24, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved rezoning of 895 Delaware Ave from Residential A to Rural Hamlet District (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on rezoning for September 28, 2022 at 6 PM (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2018 Microenterprise Grant Program with no public comment (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of August 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a use variance for a proposed solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk, which is not permitted in the Residential 'A' district. The board will also review resolutions for several other variance applications and discuss the Cipriani Energy Group solar project. Public comments must be submitted by 3 PM the day of the meeting.

• Public hearing: Nancy Haggerty fence variance at 36 Crannell Avenue, Delmar
• Public hearing: Cipriani Energy Group solar farm use variance at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk
• Resolutions pending for Community Power Group at 678 Route 9W (SEQR, area variance, use variance)
• Resolutions pending for Main Bros. Oil at 18 River Road, Glenmont
• Resolutions pending for Glenmont Venture Inc. at 365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a use variance and two area variances for Cipriani Energy Group to build a large-scale solar farm on a 30.52-acre property at 518 Elm Avenue in Selkirk. The board also issued a negative declaration under SEQR, finding no significant environmental impacts. A separate public hearing for a fence variance at 36 Crannell Avenue was kept open pending county review.

• Approved use variance for solar farm at 518 Elm Ave (4-0)
• Approved area variance for road frontage at 518 Elm Ave (4-0)
• Approved area variance for side yard setbacks at 518 Elm Ave (4-0)
• Issued negative declaration under SEQR for solar farm project (4-0)
• Kept open public hearing for fence variance at 36 Crannell Ave pending county review
• Accepted minutes of August 17, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider actions on several applications, including a truck maintenance facility expansion, a minor subdivision, and a rooftop solar system. The board will also receive project updates on a 52-lot conservation subdivision, a Stewart's Shops redevelopment, a proposed rezone, and a Plug Power site plan.

• Public hearing for Diversified Automotive site improvements at 109 Bridge Street, Selkirk
• Public hearing for 2-lot minor subdivision at 28 Snowden Ave & 30 Ellsworth Ave
• Public hearing for 19.04 kW rooftop solar at 32 Fieldstone Dr, Delmar
• Possible action on subdivision certificate and solar special use permit/site plan approvals
• Initial presentation for rezone of 895 Delaware Ave from Residential A to Rural Hamlet

The board conditionally approved a 2-lot minor subdivision at 28 Snowden Ave & 30 Ellsworth Ave (unanimous), approved a special use permit and site plan for a 19.04 kW rooftop solar system at 32 Fieldstone Dr (unanimous), and voted to recommend rezoning 895 Delaware Ave from Residential A to Rural Hamlet to the Town Board (unanimous). Public hearings were closed for a truck maintenance facility, the subdivision, and the solar project. Discussion items on a 52-lot conservation subdivision, Stewart's Shops redevelopment, and Plug Power testing facility were tabled for further review.

• Conditionally approved 2-lot minor subdivision at 28 Snowden Ave & 30 Ellsworth Ave (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for 19.04 kW rooftop solar system at 32 Fieldstone Dr (4-0)
• Approved site plan for 19.04 kW rooftop solar system at 32 Fieldstone Dr (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning 895 Delaware Ave from Residential A to Rural Hamlet to Town Board (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Diversified Automotive truck facility improvements (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for CS Property Improvement subdivision (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Kasselman Solar rooftop system (4-0)
• Tabled further discussion on Cardona 52-lot subdivision, Stewart's Shops redevelopment, and Plug Power testing facility

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Town Board is considering a request from the Chief of Police to approve a memorandum of agreement with the Bethlehem Central School District. The agreement extends the School Resource Officer (SRO) program through June 30, 2025, with the district funding two officer positions. The board will vote on this item at the special meeting.

• Extends SRO agreement from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
• District pays $50,000 for July–Dec 2022, increasing to $65,000 for Jan–June 2025
• Two SROs: one at high school, one at middle school with elementary coverage
• Special detail hourly rate ranges from $102 (2022) to $112 (2025)
• Either party may cancel with 30 days written notice

The Town Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement for the Bethlehem Central School District's School Resource Officer (SRO) program. The decision followed public comments from residents expressing both support and concerns about the program. Board members discussed the contract's length, SRO training, and annual reporting requirements before voting.

• Approved SRO Memorandum of Agreement with Bethlehem Central School District (unanimous, 4-0; Coffey absent)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to consider several items, including major water infrastructure projects, a school resource officer agreement, and a street safety program. The board will vote on using reserve funds for water line and tank replacements, approve a contract for a street safety education program, and discuss a rezoning request.

• Approve up to $6,300,000 from Water Capital Reserve Fund for water line replacement on New Scotland Road from Route 85A to Kenwood Avenue
• Approve up to $3,900,000 from Water Capital Reserve Fund for elevated water storage tank replacement at 308 Kenwood Avenue
• Approve $51,363.08 agreement with Civic Eye Collaborative LLC for Street Safety Education Program
• Refer application by Nigel and Guinevere Gorman to rezone 895 Delaware Avenue from Residential A to Rural Hamlet
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Bethlehem Central School District for School Resource Officers

The Town Board unanimously approved using up to $6,300,000 from the Water Capital Reserve Fund to replace a 10-inch water line along New Scotland Road from Route 85A to Kenwood Avenue, subject to a permissive referendum. The board also approved $3,900,000 for replacing the elevated water storage tank at 308 Kenwood Avenue and $600,000 for blower replacement at the Dinmore Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, both also subject to permissive referendum. A $51,363.08 agreement with Civic Eye Collaborative LLC for a Street Safety Education Program was authorized, and the board referred a rezoning application for 895 Delaware Avenue to the Planning Board.

• Approved $6,300,000 from Water Capital Reserve Fund for New Scotland Road water line replacement, subject to permissive referendum.
• Approved $3,900,000 from Water Capital Reserve Fund for elevated water storage tank replacement at 308 Kenwood Avenue, subject to permissive referendum.
• Approved $600,000 from Sewer Capital Reserve Fund for Dinmore Road Wastewater Treatment Plant blower replacement, subject to permissive referendum.
• Authorized Town Supervisor to execute $51,363.08 agreement with Civic Eye Collaborative LLC for Street Safety Education Program.
• Adopted resolution to refer Nigel and Guinevere Gorman's rezoning application for 895 Delaware Avenue to the Planning Board.
• Appointed members to the Delaware Avenue NY Forward Advisory Committee (4-0, DeCancio abstained).
• Scheduled a public hearing for September 14, 2022 on the 2018 Microenterprise Grant Program.
• Approved 2022 Facility Use Agreements with Albany County Board of Elections for Town Hall and Parks & Recreation.

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on a proposed solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk, and a signage variance at Town Centre Square Plaza, 365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont. The board will also consider scheduling a hearing for a fence variance at 36 Crannell Avenue, Delmar, and vote on several resolutions.

• Public hearing: Cipriani Energy Group use variance for solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk (not permitted in Residential A district)
• Public hearing: Glenmont Venture Inc. signage variance at Town Centre Square Plaza, 365 Feura Bush Road
• Application review: Nancy Haggerty fence variance at 36 Crannell Avenue, Delmar
• Resolutions: Community Power Group at 678 Route 9W (SEQR, area variance, use variance)
• Resolutions: Schleifer, Main Bros. Oil, Chang, Miller-Tushaj, Fitzgerald/George

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance for internally illuminated signage at 365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont, after the applicant provided requested studies on lighting and a rendering. The board also kept open the public hearing for a proposed solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk, pending further appraisal testimony. Several other items were tabled to the September 7, 2022 meeting.

• Approved signage variance for Glenmont Venture Inc. at 365 Feura Bush Road (5-0)
• Kept open public hearing for Cipriani Energy Group solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk
• Accepted application and set public hearing for Nancy Haggerty fence at 36 Crannell Avenue, Delmar for September 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled resolutions for Community Power Group at 678 Route 9W (SEQR, area variance, use variance) to September 7, 2022
• Tabled resolution for Schleifer at 222 Westchester Drive South, Delmar to September 7, 2022
• Tabled resolution for Main Bros. Oil at 18 River Road, Glenmont to September 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled resolutions for Chang, Miller-Tushaj, and Fitzgerald/George to September 7, 2022
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider several applications, including a rooftop solar system, an ATM drive-thru, a truck maintenance facility, and two subdivision actions. They may schedule public hearings for September 6, 2022, and will also hear initial presentations for a berm removal and a pedestrian bridge.

• Kasselman Solar: 19.04 kW rooftop solar system at 32 Fieldstone Dr., Delmar (Special Use Permit & Site Plan 22-01400007)
• 163 Delaware Ave, Delmar: ATM drive-thru addition to existing building (Site Plan 21-00100007)
• Diversified Automotive, 109 Bridge St/NY-396, Selkirk: truck maintenance facility with building additions, paving, septic relocation (Special Use Permit & Site Plan Amendment 21-01500003)
• CS Property Improvement: minor subdivision at 28 Snowden Ave & 30 Ellsworth Ave (SEQR negative declaration and public hearing scheduling)
• Livanos Albany Group: berm removal at 237 & 241 Route 9W, Glenmont (Site Plan Amendment 22-01500002)

The Planning Board approved the site plan for an ATM drive-thru and building renovations at 163 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, with modifications. The board also approved scheduling public hearings for a rooftop solar system, a truck maintenance facility, and a two-lot subdivision, and issued a negative declaration under SEQR for the subdivision. Discussion on the proposed berm removal at Bethlehem Town Center II was tabled for further review.

• Approved site plan for ATM drive-thru and building renovations at 163 Delaware Ave (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 19.04 kW rooftop solar system at 32 Fieldstone Dr (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for truck maintenance facility at 109 Bridge St (unanimous)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration for 2-lot subdivision at 28 Snowden Ave & 30 Ellsworth Ave (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2-lot subdivision at 28 Snowden Ave & 30 Ellsworth Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on berm removal at Bethlehem Town Center II
• Accepted minutes from May 17, June 7, June 21, July 5, and July 19 meetings

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approving minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting and authorizing budget transfers to the 2022 Adopted Budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new policy decisions listed for this session.

• Approval of minutes from the July 27, 2022 Town Board meeting
• Budget transfers/modifications to the 2022 Adopted Budget

The Bethlehem Town Board unanimously approved budget transfers/modifications to the 2022 adopted budget and accepted the July 27, 2022 minutes. Public comments raised concerns about Brockley Drive, a wind power project along the Hudson River, sidewalks on Feura Bush Road, and a port project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved budget transfers/modifications to 2022 adopted budget (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned into executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five variance applications, including a deck, fence, home addition, propane tank, and signage. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including granting variances for a deck at 23 Jessica Lane and a pool at 295 South Albany Road, and discuss a subdivision at 28 Snowden Avenue.

• Public hearing: deck extension at 70 Darroch Road, Delmar (rear yard setback)
• Public hearing: fence at 47 Iroquois Trail, Slingerlands
• Public hearing: addition at 96 Hudson Avenue, Delmar
• Public hearing: 30k propane tank at 18 River Road, Glenmont (Main Brothers Oil)
• Resolution: grant variance for deck at 23 Jessica Lane, Glenmont

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved six area variances for residential projects including decks, fences, sheds, pools, and a subdivision, all with unanimous or 3-0 votes. Three resolutions for Community Power Group at 678 Route 9W were tabled until August 17. No new applications were received for review.

• Approved deck variance at 70 Darroch Road, Delmar (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance at 47 Iroquois Trail, Slingerlands (unanimous)
• Approved addition variance at 96 Hudson Avenue, Delmar (unanimous)
• Approved propane tank variance at 18 River Road, Glenmont (unanimous)
• Approved deck variance at 23 Jessica Lane, Glenmont (3-0)
• Approved shed variance at 26 Julia Rose Court, Glenmont (unanimous)
• Approved pool variance at 295 South Albany Road, Selkirk (3-0)
• Approved subdivision variances at 28 Snowden Avenue/30 Ellsworth Avenue, Delmar (3-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals meets to hold public hearings on five area variance requests, including a deck, fence, home addition, propane tank, and signage. The board will also vote on resolutions for a swimming pool variance at 295 South Albany Road and a deck variance at 23 Jessica Lane, plus discuss other applications.

• Public hearing: deck extension at 70 Darroch Road, Delmar (rear yard setback variance)
• Public hearing: fence at 47 Iroquois Trail, Slingerlands (fence height variance)
• Public hearing: addition at 96 Hudson Avenue, Delmar (area variance)
• Public hearing: 30k propane tank at 18 River Road, Glenmont (area variance)
• Resolution: grant variance for above-ground pool in front yard at 295 South Albany Road, Selkirk

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved five area variances for residential and commercial projects, including a deck, fence, home addition, propane tank, and a property subdivision. The board also tabled a signage application and three resolutions for a separate project until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous except for three resolutions that passed 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved deck variance at 70 Darroch Road (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance at 47 Iroquois Trail (unanimous)
• Approved addition variance at 96 Hudson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved propane tank variance at 18 River Road (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision variances for 28 Snowden Ave/30 Ellsworth Ave (3-0, Devaprasad abstained)
• Approved deck variance at 23 Jessica Lane (3-0, Devaprasad abstained)
• Approved shed variance at 26 Julia Rose Court (unanimous)
• Approved pool variance at 295 South Albany Road (3-0, Devaprasad abstained)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $142,500 sewer tank cleaning contract, a $150,000 capital reserve use, and the purchase of 307 acres of farmland using reserve funds. They will also consider a $30,030 state traffic safety grant for police and appointments to the Industrial Development Agency.

• Award $142,500 contract to Corbett Industrial Cleaning Services for aeration tank sediment removal
• Authorize up to $150,000 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for the aeration tank project
• Approve purchase of 9 parcels (307 acres) of historic farmland using Farms and Forest and Parkland Setaside Reserve Funds
• Accept $30,030 Governor's Traffic Safety Grant for Police Traffic Services
• Appoint Edward Di Barbieri and Victor Franco to the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency

The Town Board unanimously approved a resolution to purchase 307 acres of historic farmland across 9 parcels for $3 million, using $2.2 million from the Farms and Forest Fund, $200,000 from the Parkland Setaside Fund, and $700,000 in ARPA funds, subject to a mandatory referendum on November 8, 2022. The board also rescinded a prior resolution (2022-027) that had triggered a permissive referendum, instead scheduling the vote for the general election to increase participation and reduce costs. Other actions included appointing two members to the Industrial Development Agency, awarding contracts for sewer and water projects, and accepting a traffic safety grant.

• Adopted resolution to purchase 9 parcels (307 acres) of farmland for $3M, subject to Nov. 8 referendum (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution 2022-027 for open space purchase, moving referendum to Nov. 8 general election (unanimous)
• Appointed Edward Di Barbieri to the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (unanimous)
• Appointed Victor Franco to the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for aeration tank cleaning, subject to permissive referendum (unanimous)
• Awarded $142,500 contract to Corbett Industrial Cleaning Services for aeration tank cleaning (unanimous)
• Awarded construction contracts to Trinity Construction and Spring Electric for sewer pump station rehab (unanimous)
• Accepted $30,030 Governor's Traffic Safety Grant for police traffic services (unanimous)

Town Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Bethlehem Town Board with no public business on the agenda. The board will convene, hold an executive session, and then adjourn. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public view.

• Executive session scheduled
• No public hearings or resolutions listed

The Town Board approved a motion to pay all current and former employees who held the position of 'SCADA and Automation Specialist' at Grade 15, with back pay retroactive to January 1, 2008. The motion was made by Councilmember Coffey, seconded by Councilmember Becker, and approved unanimously by all board members present. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved retroactive pay for SCADA and Automation Specialist position at Grade 15, back to January 1, 2008 (unanimous)

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Regular Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Bethlehem Town Board with only an executive session and adjournment on the agenda. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Call to order
• Executive session
• Adjournment

The Town Board approved a motion to pay all current and former employees who held the position of 'SCADA and Automation Specialist' at Grade 15, with back pay retroactive to January 1, 2008. The motion was offered by Councilmember Coffey, seconded by Councilmember Becker, and approved unanimously by all Town Board members present. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved retroactive pay for SCADA and Automation Specialist position at Grade 15, back to January 1, 2008 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings on five variance applications, including a large-scale solar array, a propane tank, a deck, a fence, and an addition. The board will also review new applications and discuss possible actions on several items.

• Public hearing: Frank Marino, 23 Jessica Lane, Glenmont — deck variance (Article XIII, Section 128-100)
• Public hearing: Ian Schleifer, 222 Westchester Drive South, Delmar — fence variance (Article VI, Section 128-47 B(2))
• Public hearing: Andrew Chang, 96 Hudson Avenue, Delmar — addition variance (Article XIII, Section 128-100 A)
• Public hearing: David Borger for Main Brothers Oil Company, 18 River Road, Glenmont — 30k propane tank variance (Article V, Section 128-38C)
• Public hearing continuation: Community Power Group, 678 Route 9W, Glenmont — large-scale PV system variance (not permitted in Rural Hamlet district)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area/use variances: a deck at 23 Jessica Lane, a fence at 222 Westchester Drive South, and a solar PV system at 678 Route 9W. Two public hearings (96 Hudson Avenue and 18 River Road) were kept open pending county review. Two new applications were accepted for public hearings on August 3, 2022.

• Approved deck variance at 23 Jessica Lane (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance at 222 Westchester Drive South (unanimous)
• Approved use and area variances for solar PV at 678 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Kept open public hearing for addition at 96 Hudson Avenue pending ACPB review
• Kept open public hearing for propane tank at 18 River Road pending ACPB review
• Accepted application and set hearing for 70 Darroch Road deck extension (Aug 3)
• Accepted application and set hearing for 47 Iroquois Trail fence (Aug 3)
• Tabled resolutions for Hopper, Brooks, and CS Property Improvement

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2022, with the main item being an update on the proposed Chamberlain Street Self-Storage facility. The board will discuss a visual analysis for the 77,250-square-foot, three-story indoor storage building on 1.9 acres in Glenmont. The agenda also includes approval of the May 17, 2022 minutes and public comments.

• Chamberlain Street Self-Storage: 77,250 sq ft, 3-story indoor storage facility on 1.9 acres at 28 Chamberlain St., Glenmont (Site Plan Application 20-00100004)
• Discussion of visual analysis for the proposed storage facility
• Minutes approval for May 17, 2022 meeting

The Planning Board tabled approval of the May 17, 2022 meeting minutes after public comments, taking no vote. The board discussed the proposed Chamberlain Street Self-Storage project, noting the building height was reduced from four to three stories, and tabled further discussion pending applicant responses to town and engineer comments.

• Tabled approval of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (no vote)
• Tabled further discussion of Chamberlain Street Self-Storage project
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to receive an update on the Port of Albany offshore wind tower manufacturing facility project, which has drawn public opposition. The board will also hold a public hearing on extending Water District No. 1 for the Van Dyke Spinney Senior Housing Project and vote on several personnel appointments, budget modifications, and infrastructure repairs.

• Promote Commander James L. Rexford to Deputy Chief at $128,314/year
• Appoint Susan S. Newkirk-Heath as Administrative Assistant to Chief of Police at $47,355/year
• Approve $300,000 in ARPA funds for sidewalk repairs
• Authorize up to $150,000 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for repairs to South Clarifier at Dinmore Road Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approve grant award to The Warbler Brewery from Microenterprise Grant program

The Town Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved the creation of the Van Dyke Spinney Extension to Water District No. 1, subject to permissive referendum. The extension, estimated to cost $1,252,917.80, will be paid for by the owner/developer and acquired by the Town by gift. The board also approved several personnel actions, budget modifications, and infrastructure funding requests.

• Approved creation of Van Dyke Spinney Extension to Water District No. 1, subject to permissive referendum (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Commander James L. Rexford to Deputy Chief, effective July 18, 2022, at $128,314 annual salary (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Susan S. Newkirk-Heath as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police, effective August 15, 2022, at $47,355 annual salary (4-0)
• Approved police budget modification of $53,225 (4-0)
• Approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation (4-0)
• Approved Microenterprise Grant award to The Warbler Brewery (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 budget modification using ARPA funds for sidewalk repairs (4-0)
• Authorized up to $150,000 from Sewer Fund Capital Reserve for South Clarifier repairs at Dinmore Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, subject to permissive referendum (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four area variance requests for a shed, pool, signage, and a subdivision, and will consider scheduling hearings for four new applications. A previously scheduled public hearing for Community Power Group at 678 Route 9W has been cancelled to give the applicant more time to meet board requests.

• Public hearing: Gerrit Hopper, shed variance, 26 Julia Rose Court, Glenmont
• Public hearing: Amber Brooks, pool variance, 295 South Albany Road, Selkirk
• Public hearing: Glenmont Venture Inc., signage variance, 365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont
• Public hearing continuation: C. Straw, subdivision variance, 28 Snowden and 30 Ellsworth Avenue, Delmar
• New applications: deck, fence, addition, propane tank variances (Marino, Schleifer, Chang, Main Brothers Oil)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for a shed at 26 Julia Rose Court, a pool at 295 South Albany Road, and a subdivision at 28 Snowden/30 Ellsworth Avenue, all unanimously. The board kept open public hearings for a solar project at 678 Route 9W and a signage request at 365 Feura Bush Road, and accepted four new applications for future hearings.

• Approved area variance for shed at 26 Julia Rose Court (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for pool at 295 South Albany Road (unanimous)
• Approved nine area variances for subdivision at 28 Snowden/30 Ellsworth Avenue (unanimous)
• Kept open public hearing for solar project at 678 Route 9W
• Kept open public hearing for signage at 365 Feura Bush Road
• Accepted application and set hearing for deck at 23 Jessica Lane (July 20)
• Accepted application and set hearing for fence at 222 Westchester Drive South (July 20)
• Accepted application and set hearing for addition at 96 Hudson Avenue (July 20)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on July 5, 2022, to discuss an initial presentation for a proposed re-subdivision and lot line revision at Westchester Park, involving properties on McGuffey Lane and Elsmere Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting. No final decisions are expected on the subdivision item, as it is an initial presentation.

• Initial presentation for re-subdivision and lot line revision at 79, 83, 85, 87 McGuffey Ln and 261 Elsmere Ave, Delmar (Application 22-00300002)
• Proposal to reduce size of 261 Elsmere Ave and re-subdivide 2 lots on McGuffey Ln to create 4 lots
• Minutes approval for May 3, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period (10 minutes) for regular agenda items

The Planning Board discussed an initial presentation for a proposed re-subdivision and lot line revision at 79-87 McGuffey Ln and 261 Elsmere Ave, Delmar. The board tabled the item for further discussion, requesting the applicant to respond to comments, including providing alternative layouts, a tree inventory, and updated wetland study. No formal decision was made.

• Accepted May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Westchester Park Section 5 re-subdivision & lot line revision for further discussion

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will consider several significant actions, including adopting the Comprehensive Plan Update and a resolution to spend up to $2.1 million from the Farms & Forests Fund to buy 9 parcels from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. The board will also vote on a climate emergency resolution, approve several personnel appointments, and discuss allocations of American Rescue Plan Act funds. Public comments and a public hearing on a stop sign law are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to purchase 9 parcels from Milltowne Plaza, Inc. for up to $2,100,000 from Farms & Forests Fund, subject to permissive referendum
• Adoption of the Town of Bethlehem Comprehensive Plan Update and SEQR Negative Declaration
• Resolution declaring a climate emergency and endorsing a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
• Appointments: Vincenzina Carl as Deputy Court Clerk ($47,355), Holly Mazuryk as Senior Keyboard Specialist ($38,957), Daniel V. Callahan as Police Officer ($56,439)
• Accept donation of $1,064.50 from Friends of Parks and Recreation

The Town Board unanimously adopted the Comprehensive Plan Update (Bethlehem Forward) after a SEQRA negative declaration, and declared a climate emergency endorsing a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. It also authorized up to $2.2 million from the Farms & Forest Fund to purchase 9 parcels of farmland from Milltowne Plaza, Inc., subject to permissive referendum. Several appointments and routine approvals were made, and a public hearing was scheduled for July 13 on a water district extension.

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan Update (Resolution 2022-25) unanimously
• Adopted SEQR negative declaration for Comprehensive Plan Update (Resolution 2022-24) unanimously
• Declared climate emergency and endorsed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (Resolution 2022-26) unanimously
• Authorized up to $2.2M from Farms & Forest Fund to purchase 9 parcels from Milltowne Plaza, Inc., subject to permissive referendum
• Appointed Vincenzina Carl as Deputy Court Clerk at $47,355
• Appointed Holly Mazuryk as Senior Keyboard Specialist at $38,957
• Appointed Daniel V. Callahan as Police Officer at $56,439
• Scheduled public hearing for July 13, 2022 on Van Dyke Spinney water district extension

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will consider re-approving the site plan for the 96-unit Wemple Road Apartments in Glenmont, originally approved in 2019 but not completed within the required timeframe. The board may take action on a SEQR negative declaration, a resolution for parkland or fee in lieu, and conditional site plan approval (SPA 307). The project is unchanged from the prior approval, with minor plan modifications for phasing to meet stormwater requirements.

• Possible action on SEQR Negative Declaration for Wemple Road Apts (WRA290 LLC), 96 multi-family units, Mystic Ln & Trevor Ct, Glenmont
• Possible action on resolution for reservation of public parkland / fee in lieu for Wemple Road Apts
• Possible action on Site Plan Approval (SPA 307) for re-approval of previously approved site plan (SPA 272 expiring 06/12/2022)
• Applicant to contribute $187,866 for Route 9W corridor intersection improvements
• Public comments due by 3:00 p.m. on meeting day

The Planning Board unanimously approved the re-approval of the site plan for the 96-unit Wemple Road Apartments development, which had expired because construction was not completed within the required timeframe. The board also issued a SEQR Negative Declaration and approved a resolution requiring a fee in lieu of parkland. The approval includes conditions such as a $187,866 traffic mitigation contribution and construction of a multi-use path.

• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for Wemple Road Apartments site plan re-approval (4-0)
• Approved resolution requiring fee in lieu of parkland for Wemple Road Apartments (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan Approval (SPA 307) for Wemple Road Apartments re-approval (4-0)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider re-approving the site plan for the 96-unit Wemple Road Apartments development in Glenmont, originally approved in 2019 but not completed within the required timeframe. The board may take action on a SEQR negative declaration, a conditional site plan approval (SPA #307), and a resolution for parkland or fee in lieu. The project is unchanged from the prior approval except for a new phasing plan to keep disturbance under 5 acres.

• Possible action on SEQR negative declaration for Wemple Road Apts (WRA290 LLC), 96 units, Mystic Ln & Trevor Ct, Glenmont
• Possible action on conditional site plan approval SPA #307 for re-approval of previously approved site plan (SPA 272 expiring 06/12/2022)
• Possible action on resolution for reservation of public parkland / fee in lieu for the same project
• Applicant to contribute $187,866 for Route 9W corridor intersection improvements per traffic study
• Public comments due by 3:00 p.m. on meeting day; meetings to be held in person from this date forward

The Planning Board unanimously approved the re-approval of the site plan for the 96-unit Wemple Road Apartments, including a SEQR Negative Declaration and a fee-in-lieu of parkland resolution. The project, originally approved in 2019, had expired because construction was not completed within the required timeframe. The new approval includes conditions such as a $187,866 traffic mitigation contribution and construction of a multi-use path.

• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for Wemple Road Apartments re-approval (4-0)
• Approved fee in lieu of parkland resolution for Wemple Road Apartments (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan Approval (SPA 307) for Wemple Road Apartments (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings on two variance applications: one to subdivide a property at 28 Snowden and 30 Ellsworth Avenue, Delmar, and another for a large-scale photovoltaic system at 678 Route 9W, Glenmont. The board will also consider scheduling public hearings for three new variance requests, including a shed, signage, and a pool. The meeting includes resolutions and minutes approval.

• Public hearing: Area variances for subdivision at 28 Snowden and 30 Ellsworth Avenue, Delmar (22-01000014)
• Public hearing: Area and use variance for large-scale PV system at 678 Route 9W, Glenmont (22-01000013)
• Application review: Shed variance at 26 Julia Rose Court, Glenmont (22-01000016)
• Application review: Sign variance at Town Centre Square Plaza, 365 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont (22-01000018)
• Application review: Pool variance at 295 South Albany Road, Selkirk (22-01000019)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a resolution granting Stewart's Shops an area variance for a 19-foot front yard setback reduction to install a diesel canopy at 33 Frontage Road, Glenmont. The board also tabled two public hearing applications (for a subdivision at 28 Snowden/30 Ellsworth and a solar array at 678 Route 9W) pending county determinations. Three new applications were accepted and scheduled for public hearings on July 6, 2022.

• Approved Stewart's Shops area variance for diesel canopy (unanimous)
• Tabled subdivision variance application for 28 Snowden/30 Ellsworth Ave
• Tabled solar PV variance application for 678 Route 9W
• Accepted application and set hearing for shed variance at 26 Julia Rose Ct (unanimous)
• Accepted application and set hearing for signage variance at Town Centre Square Plaza (unanimous)
• Accepted application and set hearing for pool variance at 295 S Albany Rd (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is holding a public hearing on proposed stop sign changes and will consider several personnel actions, including police promotions, a land purchase, and a vending contract. The board will also discuss modifications to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing on Local Law amending Chapter 119, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 119-33, Schedule VII, Stop Intersections
• Promotion of Robert C. Baldwin Jr. to Commander at $124,869/year and Roy K. Swann Jr. to Sergeant at $87,990/year
• Sale of surplus .45 caliber ammunition to Saratoga County Sheriff's Department for $5,136
• Purchase of 9 parcels for $30,000 from Farms & Forests Fund, subject to permissive referendum
• Vending service agreement with Prestige Services, Inc. for pool complex

The Bethlehem Town Board held a regular meeting on June 8, 2022, and approved several administrative items, including seasonal personnel, police promotions, a facilities manager stipend, and a $30,000 option agreement for purchasing 9 parcels from the Farms & Forests Fund. The board also approved a budget modification for police equipment and rejected both proposals for the Transfer Station RFP. No public comments were made during the public hearing on stop intersections.

• Approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Maureen Cunningham as Town Board Liaison to Police Department (unanimous)
• Authorized promotion of Robert C. Baldwin Jr. to Commander, effective June 13, 2022, at $124,869/year (unanimous)
• Authorized promotion of Roy K. Swann Jr. to Sergeant, effective June 13, 2022, at $87,990/year (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,967/year stipend for Paul Penman as Facilities Manager (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus .45 caliber ammunition to Saratoga County Sheriff's Dept for $5,136 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,136 budget modification for police equipment and revenue increase (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Supervisor to execute option agreement to purchase 9 parcels for $30,000 from Farms & Forests Fund, subject to permissive referendum (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold a remote meeting on June 7, 2022, to consider action on two site plan applications: a proposed agricultural use (chickens) at 99 Egmont Ct, Delmar, and a deck expansion for outdoor dining at O'Slattery's Restaurant, 318 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The board will also hear initial presentations on a telecommunications facility renewal, a 96-unit apartment re-approval, and a subdivision amendment. The meeting is procedural and includes public comment via Zoom.

• Possible action on SEQR negative declaration and site plan approval for chickens at 99 Egmont Ct, Delmar
• Possible action on site plan approval for deck expansion at O'Slattery's Restaurant, 318 Delaware Ave, Delmar
• Initial presentation for 5-year renewal of special use permit for telecommunications facility at 75 Van Dyke Road, Delmar
• Initial presentation for re-approval of 96-unit Wemple Road Apts site plan (SPA 272 expiring 06/12/2022)
• Initial presentation on subdivision amendment to allow overhead lines at College Park, Bryn Mawr Dr & Oberlin Pl, Glenmont

The Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for raising six chickens at 99 Egmont Ct, Delmar, and a site plan amendment for a deck expansion at O'Slattery's Restaurant, 318 Delaware Ave. The board also tabled discussions on a telecommunications facility renewal, a 96-unit apartment re-approval, and a subdivision amendment to allow overhead power lines.

• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for chicken coop at 99 Egmont Ct (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Approval SPA 306 for chicken coop at 99 Egmont Ct (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment SPA 24 A7 for O'Slattery's deck expansion (5-0)
• Tabled further discussion on American Tower SUP renewal
• Tabled further discussion on Wemple Road Apts re-approval
• Tabled further discussion on College Park Subdivision overhead lines amendment

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for a large-scale photovoltaic system at 678 Route 9W, Glenmont, and another to subdivide a parcel at 28 Snowden and 30 Ellsworth Avenue, Delmar. The board will also review a request to adjourn the public hearing for the Bethlehem Children's School at 12 Fisher Blvd, which has been postponed at the applicant's request. Public comments on the school matter are included in the agenda packet.

• Public hearing adjourned for Bethlehem Children's School variance at 12 Fisher Blvd
• Area variance application for subdivision at 28 Snowden and 30 Ellsworth Avenue, Delmar
• Area and use variance for large-scale PV system at 678 Route 9W, Glenmont (not permitted in Rural Hamlet District)
• Resolutions for Stewart's Shops at 33 Frontage Road and AJ Sign/Bolduc at 5 Elm Avenue
• Public comments opposing school's variance request, citing noise, traffic, and property impacts

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variance requests: one for Stewart's Shops to install a diesel canopy at 33 Frontage Road, Glenmont, and another for a second free-standing sign at 5 Elm Avenue, Delmar. The board also accepted applications for new public hearings on a subdivision at 28 Snowden/30 Ellsworth Avenue and a solar array at 678 Route 9W. A public hearing for the Bethlehem Children's School at 12 Fisher Blvd was kept open after the applicant requested an adjournment.

• Granted area variance for Stewart's diesel canopy at 33 Frontage Road (unanimous)
• Granted sign variances for second free-standing sign at 5 Elm Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted application and set public hearing for subdivision at 28 Snowden/30 Ellsworth Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted application and set public hearing for solar array at 678 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Kept open public hearing for Bethlehem Children's School at 12 Fisher Blvd
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (4-0, Martelle abstained)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to decide on several items, including funding for sidewalk repairs, a proposed solar facility, and bond resolutions for water, sewer, and park improvements. They will also discuss the comprehensive plan update and hear public comments.

• Approve $50,000 from General Fund Capital Reserves for sidewalk repair, plus $100,000 in ARPA funds
• Consider approval of MED Master Plan for 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W, Glenmont
• Adopt bond resolutions for Water District No. 1, Sewer District No. 1, and Elm Avenue Park Pool Complex
• Set public hearing for June 8 on adding stop signs at Bartlett Lane/Sunset Drive and Park Place/Herrick Avenue
• Authorize $35,000 NYSERDA grant amendment for 5 EV trucks and auction of surplus streetlight lamps

The Town Board unanimously approved bond resolutions totaling $8 million for capital improvements: $2.5 million for Water District No. 1 (Elm Avenue Tank upgrades), $3.9 million for the Sewer District (Dinmore WWTP blower and pump station replacements), and $1.6 million for the Elm Avenue Park Pool Complex (subject to permissive referendum). The board also approved a $50,000 sidewalk repair project from capital reserves, a 5.0 MW solar facility master plan at 690 Route 9W, and a letter supporting 1199SEIU's request regarding staffing and wages at local care facilities.

• Adopted $2.5M bond for Water District No. 1 improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted $3.9M bond for Sewer District improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted $1.6M bond for Elm Avenue Park Pool Complex, subject to permissive referendum (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 from capital reserves for sidewalk repair/replacement (unanimous)
• Approved MED master plan for 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter supporting 1199SEIU's request on care facility staffing/wages (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 8, 2022 on stop intersection amendments (unanimous)

Town Board - Special Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is holding a special meeting solely to adjourn into executive session. The session will discuss personnel issues and a tax certiorari settlement with Victoria Estates Ltd. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss personnel issues
• Executive session to discuss tax certiorari settlement with Victoria Estates Ltd

The Town Board approved a settlement of the tax certiorari proceeding brought by Victoria Estates Ltd for 380-392 Feura Bush Rd., Glenmont. The settlement provides no reduction or refunds for the 2020 and 2021 assessment rolls, but reduces the 2022 assessment from $10,670,000 to $7,100,000. The board also convened into executive session to discuss personnel issues and the settlement.

• Approved tax certiorari settlement with Victoria Estates Ltd (all present)
• Convened into executive session to discuss personnel issues and tax certiorari settlement (all present)

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Regular Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the Bethlehem Town Board. The only substantive item is a notification to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel issues and a tax certiorari settlement with Victoria Estates Ltd. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Executive session to discuss personnel issues
• Executive session to discuss tax certiorari settlement with Victoria Estates Ltd

The Town Board approved a settlement in the tax certiorari proceeding brought by Victoria Estates Ltd for 380-392 Feura Bush Rd., Glenmont. The settlement provides no reduction or refunds for the 2020 and 2021 assessment rolls, but reduces the assessment from $10,670,000 to $7,100,000 for the 2022 roll. The board also convened into executive session to discuss personnel issues and the settlement.

• Approved tax certiorari settlement with Victoria Estates Ltd (all present)
• Convened into executive session to discuss personnel issues and tax certiorari settlement (all present)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a use variance for a proposed solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue in Selkirk. Additionally, the Board will review an application from Bethlehem Children School regarding a request to expand its existing non-conforming educational use at 12 Fisher Blvd.

• Use variance for Cipriani Energy Group solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk
• Use variance application for Bethlehem Children School at 12 Fisher Blvd., Slingerlands
• SEQR review process for the Cipriani Solar project

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted several area variances, including for Diversified Automotive's warehouse expansion, Stewart's Shops' diesel canopy, and multiple signage requests at Moriah Commons and other locations. The board also tabled the Cipriani solar farm public hearing to conduct a coordinated SEQR review and declared itself lead agency for that review. A use variance application for Bethlehem Children School was accepted with a public hearing set for June 1, 2022.

• Granted area variances to Diversified Automotive for warehouse and entry additions at 109 Bridge St, Selkirk (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Granted area variance to Stewart's Shops for a diesel canopy at 33 Frontage Rd, Glenmont (unanimous)
• Granted signage variances to Glenmont Ventures for Moriah Commons monument sign at 250 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Granted signage variances to Glenmont Ventures/WellNow Urgent Care at 11 Moriah Rd, Suite 102 (unanimous)
• Granted signage variances to Glenmont Ventures/Aspen Dental at 11 Moriah Rd, Suite 101 (unanimous)
• Granted signage variances to Glenmont Ventures/Chipotle at 9 Moriah Rd (unanimous)
• Granted signage variances to Stephen Bolduc/St. Peter's Health Care at 5 Elm Ave, Delmar (unanimous)
• Tabled Cipriani solar farm public hearing; declared ZBA lead agency for SEQR review (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board approved the site plan for the Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower manufacturing plant at 309 River Road, Glenmont, with a 3-0 vote (one abstention, one excused). The board also approved a site plan and SEQR negative declaration for the Learning Garden Day Care Center at 387 Krumkill Road, and approved a lot line adjustment and setback modification for 5 Canterbury Lane in the Delmar Pointe subdivision. A deck expansion for O'Slattery's Restaurant was tabled pending Building Department review.

• Approved site plan for Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower plant (3-0, Powers abstained)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration for Learning Garden Day Care Center (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Learning Garden Day Care Center (5-0)
• Tabled O'Slattery's Restaurant deck expansion pending Building Dept determination
• Approved Delmar Pointe lot line adjustment and setback modification (5-0)
• Tabled discussion of backyard chicken coop at 99 Egmont Ct

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is holding public hearings on an $8 million bond for water, sewer, and park improvements, including the Elm Avenue Pool and water tank, and is also taking comments on the draft Comprehensive Plan update. The board will consider several administrative items, including appointments, seasonal hires, a solid waste local law, grant awards, and road maintenance agreements.

• Public hearing on $8,000,000 bond for DPW and Parks projects, including Elm Avenue Pool Complex improvements and Elm Avenue Water Storage Tank improvements
• Public hearing on the MED Master Plan Approval for Community Power LLC, a proposed 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W, Glenmont
• Public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan Update, with comment period April 14 to May 13, 2022
• Request to appoint Cassandra Lotker as Outreach Worker at $52,576 effective May 23, 2022
• Request to adopt Local Law #2022-__ modifying Chapter 97 of the Town Code on solid waste

The Town Board held four public hearings on May 11, 2022, covering the Elm Avenue Water Tank improvements, Sewer District improvements, a proposed 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W, and the Draft Comprehensive Plan Update. No one commented on the water, sewer, or solar hearings, but the comp plan hearing drew extensive public comment. The board also approved several administrative items, including appointments, seasonal personnel, a solid waste local law, microenterprise grants, and the 2022 road maintenance agreement.

• Closed public hearing for Elm Avenue Water Tank improvements (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Sewer District improvements (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Community Power LLC solar facility at 690 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Cassandra Lotker as Outreach Worker at $52,576 (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law #2022-003 modifying Chapter 97, Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved microenterprise grants to Max Ross Insurance Agency and Shawna's Dogs (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals is holding continued public hearings on six area variance applications, including an auto repair addition and several signage requests. The board will also review site plans, discuss possible actions on these applications, and consider resolutions for three other properties. Public comments can be submitted by email before 3 PM on the meeting day.

• Continued hearing: Diversified Auto Inc. area variance for addition at 109 Bridge Street, Selkirk (setback variance)
• Continued hearings: AJ Sign Company area variances for signage at 250 Route 9W, Glenmont; 11 Moriah Road, Glenmont (Suites 101 & 102); 9 Moriah Road, Glenmont; and 5 Elm Avenue, Delmar
• Resolutions pending: Geist (39 Frederick Place), Albany Baptist Church (361 Krumkill Road), Stewart's Shops (33 Frontage Road, Glenmont)
• Discussion/possible action on Diversified Auto and AJ Sign applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for Diversified Auto Inc. at 109 Bridge Street, Selkirk, allowing an addition that encroaches on the 100-foot setback from Speeder Road. The board also approved several signage variances for the Moriah Commons retail plaza and 5 Elm Avenue, Delmar, while denying a request from Albany Baptist Church for internal sign illumination. A resolution for Stewart's Shops at 33 Frontage Road was tabled.

• Approved area variance for Diversified Auto Inc. addition at 109 Bridge Street (unanimous)
• Denied Albany Baptist Church internal sign illumination variance at 361 Krumkill Road (3-2)
• Approved pylon sign variance at 250 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Approved Chipotle sign variance at 9 Moriah Road (unanimous)
• Approved Aspen Dental sign variance at 11 Moriah Road, Suite 101 (unanimous)
• Approved WellNow sign variance at 11 Moriah Road, Suite 102 (unanimous)
• Approved 5 Elm Avenue sign variance (4-1)
• Tabled Stewart's Shops resolution at 33 Frontage Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to discuss project updates and initial presentations, including the Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower manufacturing plant, Bank of America's ADA parking improvements, a proposed Caliber Collision repair facility, and a minor subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings. Public comments are accepted via pre-registration or written submission.

• Albany Port District Commission / Marmen & Welcon offshore wind tower plant update (Site Plan 21-00100006)
• Bank of America, 111 Delaware Ave, Delmar – ADA parking lot improvements (Site Plan 21-00100002)
• Caliber Collision Center, Moriah Rd, Glenmont – initial presentation for vehicle repair facility on 2.6 acres (Special Use Permit / Site Plan 22-01400003)
• CS Property Improvement, LLC, 28 Snowden Ave & 30 Ellsworth Ave, Delmar – 1-lot minor subdivision (Application 22-00300001)
• Minutes approval for March 15, 2022 meeting

The Planning Board held a regular meeting on May 3, 2022, and discussed four projects but took no final approval actions. All four items—the Marmen & Welcon offshore wind tower plant, Bank of America parking lot improvements, Caliber Collision Center, and a minor subdivision on Snowden/Ellsworth Avenues—were tabled for further discussion. The board also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on Marmen & Welcon offshore wind tower plant site plan
• Tabled further discussion on Bank of America parking lot ADA improvements
• Tabled further discussion on Caliber Collision Center special use permit/site plan
• Tabled further discussion on CS Property Improvement minor subdivision

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on a local law modifying the town's solid waste code, a request to allow board members to participate in meetings remotely, and a proposed 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W in Glenmont. The board will also vote on grant awards to local businesses and the purchase of highway vehicles and equipment.

• Public hearing on Local Law to modify Chapter 97 (Solid Waste) of the Town Code
• Proposed 5.0 MW solar photovoltaic facility at 690 Route 9W, Glenmont (Community Power LLC)
• Microenterprise grant awards to Brewtus Roasting and The Grove
• Highway Department vehicle and equipment purchase (subject to permissive referendum)
• Resolution to allow video participation in Town Board meetings from outside town limits

The Town Board unanimously approved a resolution to purchase highway vehicles and equipment for up to $1.17 million, subject to permissive referendum. They also adopted a local law allowing board members to participate in video meetings from outside town limits, approved microenterprise grants to Brewtus Roasting and The Grove, and approved a master plan and SEQR negative declaration for a 5 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W. A public hearing on the solar project was scheduled for May 11, 2022.

• Approved $1.17M highway equipment purchase, subject to permissive referendum (4-0)
• Adopted Local Law 2022-002 allowing video meeting participation from outside town limits (4-0)
• Approved microenterprise grants to Brewtus Roasting and The Grove (4-0)
• Approved MED Master Plan for Community Power LLC 5 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W (4-0)
• Adopted SEQR negative declaration for the solar facility (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 11, 2022 on solar facility master plan (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on Solid Waste local law with no comments (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will hold a public hearing on a local law amending the Solid Waste chapter of the Town Code, and consider several action items including a proposed 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W, Glenmont, and grant awards to local businesses. The board will also vote on authorizing remote meeting participation and approving highway vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing on Local Law to modify Chapter 97 (Solid Waste)
• Approve Microenterprise grants to Brewtus Roasting and The Grove
• Approve MED Master Plan for 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W, Glenmont
• Adopt SEQR negative declaration for the solar facility
• Authorize Highway Department vehicle and equipment purchases (subject to permissive referendum)

The Bethlehem Town Board approved the purchase of highway vehicles and equipment up to $1.17 million, subject to permissive referendum. They also adopted a local law allowing board members to participate in meetings remotely, approved microenterprise grants, and advanced a 5 MW solar project at 690 Route 9W by approving its master plan and scheduling a public hearing.

• Adopted Local Law 2022-002 allowing remote board participation (unanimous)
• Approved microenterprise grants to Brewtus Roasting and The Grove (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to purchase highway vehicles/equipment up to $1,170,000, subject to permissive referendum (unanimous)
• Approved MED Master Plan for Community Power LLC 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for the solar facility (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 11, 2022 on the solar facility master plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2022 (3-0, Cunningham abstained)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Development Planning Committee met to review two proposed projects: a snow removal equipment building at South Albany Airport and a salt packaging facility by Allied Salt LLC. No formal decisions were made; the committee provided staff comments and requested additional information from both applicants. Both projects will require further review by the Planning Board and other boards.

• No formal decisions made; both items were discussed and continued for further review
• South Albany Airport SRE building: staff requested landscaping, setbacks, and SEQR handling by Planning Board
• Allied Salt LLC: staff requested stormwater treatment, traffic report, and height variance check for tent

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings on four variance applications, including a diesel fuel island at Stewart's Shops, a solar farm, a fence, and a building addition. The board will also vote on a resolution to deny a variance for internal sign lighting at Albany Baptist Church. The meeting includes action items on the Stewart's Shops and solar farm applications.

• Public hearing: Diversified Auto Inc. area variance for addition at 109 Bridge Street, Selkirk (setback violation)
• Public hearing: Richard Geist fence variance at 39 Frederick Place, Delmar
• Public hearing: Stewart's Shops diesel fuel island variance at 33/21 Frontage Road, Glenmont
• Public hearing: Cipriani Energy Group use variance for solar farm at 518 Elm Avenue, Selkirk
• Resolution to deny Albany Baptist Church variance for internal sign illumination at 361 Krumkill Road

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider approving a site plan amendment for a 2-story, 24' x 24' garage in the parking lot at 1499 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands. The board will also receive project updates on a 72-unit multi-family development in Selkirk and an ATM drive-thru at 163 Delaware Avenue. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Possible approval of 2-story garage at 1499 New Scotland Road (Site Plan Amendment 21-00100010)
• Project update: Selkirk Reserve multi-family development, 9 buildings, 72 units, 939 Route 9W
• Project update: ATM drive-thru at 163 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
• Public comments accepted via registration or written submission by 3:00 p.m. on meeting day

The Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan amendment for a 24x24 two-story detached garage at 1499 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, for Delmar Family Medicine. The approval includes conditions such as no outdoor storage and addressing engineering comments. Two other projects—Selkirk Reserve multi-family development and 163 Delaware Avenue ATM drive-thru—were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved site plan amendment for 2-story garage at 1499 New Scotland Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Selkirk Reserve multi-family development (72 units) for further discussion
• Tabled ATM drive-thru access layout at 163 Delaware Avenue

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to consider a range of items including accepting a draft Comprehensive Plan update, scheduling public hearings for water and sewer improvements, and approving engineering contracts. The board will also vote on accepting a microenterprise grant recommendation, a solid waste local law hearing, and various operational items like seasonal personnel and equipment disposal.

• Accept draft Comprehensive Plan update and schedule public hearing for May 11, 2022
• Approve engineering services: CHA $59,100 (Elm Ave Water Tank), MJ Engineering $95,900 (Dinmore WWTP), CHA $69,950 (Elm Ave Pool Complex)
• Schedule public hearings for Elm Avenue Water Tank Improvements and Bethlehem Sewer District improvements on May 11, 2022
• Set public hearing for April 27, 2022 on Local Law modifying Chapter 97 (Solid Waste)
• Award Sodium Hypochlorite bid to Slack Chemical Company, Inc.

The Bethlehem Town Board unanimously approved a series of actions advancing the Draft Comprehensive Plan Update, including accepting the committee's recommendation, referring it to the Albany County Planning Board, and adopting a SEQR resolution to serve as lead agency. The board also scheduled public hearings for May 11, 2022 on the plan update, Elm Avenue Water Tank improvements, and Sewer District improvements, and approved various contracts, grants, and personnel items.

• Accepted Comprehensive Plan Update Committee recommendation (4-0)
• Referred Draft Comprehensive Plan Update to Albany County Planning Board (4-0)
• Adopted SEQR resolution, intent to serve as lead agency for plan update (4-0)
• Scheduled May 11, 2022 public hearing for Draft Comprehensive Plan Update (4-0)
• Scheduled May 11, 2022 public hearing for Elm Avenue Water Tank improvements (4-0)
• Scheduled May 11, 2022 public hearing for Sewer District improvements (4-0)
• Approved engineering services: CHA $59,100 (water tank), MJ $95,900 (WWTP), CHA $69,950 (pool) (4-0)
• Approved grant award to Sandy's Seedlings (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on six signage variance requests, including one continuation for Albany Baptist Church, and will consider accepting two new applications for area variances (Diversified Auto Inc. and Richard Geist). The board will also discuss possible action on the Albany Baptist Church matter and review resolutions related to the Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon Tower project.

• Public hearing continuation: Albany Baptist Church, 361 Krumkill Road, Slingerlands (signage variance)
• Public hearings: AJ Sign Company for signage variances at 250 Route 9W, 11 Moriah Road (Suites 101 & 102), 9 Moriah Road, Glenmont, and 5 Elm Avenue, Delmar
• New application: Diversified Auto Inc., 109 Bridge Street, Selkirk — 13,400 SF addition, front yard setback variance (49 ft and 14.4 ft short)
• New application: Richard Geist, 39 Frederick Place, Delmar — fence height variance
• Resolutions: SEQR and area variances for Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon Tower Manufacturing Plant, River Road, Glenmont

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold action items on several applications, including a 9,000 sq. ft. medical office building at 15 Vista Blvd, a site plan amendment for outdoor storage and fabrication at 1273 River Rd, and a recommendation for a 5 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W. The board will also hear an initial presentation on a subdivision amendment and a project update on an offshore wind tower plant. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Possible SEQR negative declaration and site plan approval for 9,000 sq. ft. medical office building at 15 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands
• Possible SEQR negative declaration and site plan amendment approval for outdoor storage, display, and fabrication area on 4 acres at 1273 River Rd
• Possible recommendation to Town Board for 5 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W, Glenmont
• Initial presentation on Brookhill Village Subdivision Amendment to allow construction on 2 lots
• Project update on Marmen & Welcon offshore wind tower manufacturing plant at Port Road South / 309 River Road

The Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for a 9,000 sq ft medical office building at 15 Vista Blvd (4-0, with one excused) and a site plan amendment for a 4-acre outdoor storage area at 1273 River Rd (5-0). The Board also voted unanimously to recommend a 5 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W to the Town Board. Two other items were tabled: a subdivision amendment for Brookhill Village and an update on the Port of Albany wind tower plant.

• Approved site plan amendment for 9,000 sq ft medical office at 15 Vista Blvd (4-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for 4-acre outdoor storage at 1273 River Rd (5-0)
• Recommended 5 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W to Town Board (5-0)
• Tabled Brookhill Village subdivision amendment discussion
• Tabled Port of Albany wind tower plant update

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee - Regular Meeting

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee voted 10-0 to endorse the Draft Comprehensive Plan Update and recommend its adoption by the Town Board. The plan was developed with substantial public engagement, including a March 28, 2022 public hearing, and incorporates public comments into the final draft.

• Endorsement of Draft Comprehensive Plan Update dated March 8, 2022
• Recommendation to Town Board for adoption
• Public hearing held March 28, 2022
• Vote: 10 for, 0 against, 3 absent, 0 abstained
• Plan available at www.BethlehemForward.com

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee voted unanimously to accept the resolution approving the updated Comprehensive Plan and advance it to the Town Board. The meeting included discussion of edits made in response to the March 28 public hearing, covering property rights, open space, and other topics. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to advance Comprehensive Plan Update to Town Board (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee - Public Hearing

The Town Comprehensive Plan Update Committee is holding a public hearing to solicit comment on the Draft Comprehensive Plan Update, which outlines goals for 2035 including land use, housing, sustainability, and economic development. Written comments are accepted through March 29, and the committee will review public input at its April 4 meeting before potentially advancing the draft to the Town Board for adoption.

• Public hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan Update at Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
• Draft plan available at bethlehemforward.com
• Written comments accepted through March 29 via BethlehemForward@townofbethlehem.org
• Next CPUC meeting April 4 at Delmar-Bethlehem EMS Building to review comments
• Town Board adoption process scheduled April-June including SEQR and County Planning review

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Regular Meeting

The Agency is reviewing several 2021 annual reports, financial statements, and audit results. Discussions include updates on the Plug Power project at Vista Technology Park and a commitment to fund the SizeUp business planning tool.

• Review of 2021 Audited Financial Statement
• Approval of 2021 Annual Investment, Procurement, and Real Property Owned reports
• Financial commitment for the SizeUp business planning tool
• Discussion of a fee split regarding the Plug Power project
• Resolution authorizing parcel splits for Vista Real Estate Development LLC at 125 Vista Boulevard

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will consider several items, including a local law to establish a new Recycling & Composting Department and transfer Sanitation division staff from the Highway Department. The board will also review seasonal personnel hires, a managed print services agreement, and a police reform update. The agenda includes both new business and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Adopt Local Law to establish a new Recycling & Composting Department and transition Sanitation employees from Highway Department
• Resolution to transfer Sanitation staff to new Recycling & Composting Department and establish shared services agreement
• Authorize Supervisor to sign Managed Print Solutions agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions through OMNIA Partners contract
• Approve seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation and Recycling Coordinator
• Presentation on Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative by Chief Cocchiara

The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law 2022-1 to establish a new Recycling & Composting Department, transitioning sanitation employees and responsibilities from the Highway Department. It also adopted Resolution #2022-010 to formalize the staff transfer and a shared services agreement between the two departments, and Resolution #2022-011 to move parks maintenance staff back under the Parks & Recreation Department. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Coffey absent.

• Adopted Local Law 2022-1 creating Recycling & Composting Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-010 transferring sanitation staff to new department (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-011 moving parks maintenance staff to Parks & Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Appointed 6 members to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign Toshiba managed print agreement (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal personnel for Recycling (unanimous)
• Authorized MHHS contract amendment for cat redemption period (unanimous)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Development Planning Committee will review two sketch plan applications: an expansion of the All Purpose Storage facility at 721 River Road, Glenmont, and a proposal to combine parcels at 1 & 3 Howard Place, Delmar, to build a commercial/residential building. These are preliminary concept reviews, not full project approvals.

• All Purpose Storage expansion: add 52,900 sf indoor storage, 21,000 sf conditioned, no net increase in impervious area
• Gabler Realty proposal: combine 1 & 3 Howard Place, demolish homes, build 3,000 sf commercial/residential building with two apartments
• Both projects are in Bethlehem Central School District; storage in Selkirk Fire District, Howard Place in Elsmere Fire District
• Storage project in Rural Light Industrial zoning; Howard Place in Commercial Hamlet zoning
• Storage project engineer: McLaren Engineering; Howard Place engineer: ABD Engineers

The Development Planning Committee met to review two proposed projects but made no formal decisions. The first proposal, by All Purpose Storage Glenmont LLC, seeks to expand an existing self-storage facility at 721 River Road. The second, by Judith Gabler/Gabler Realty, proposes to demolish two homes at 1 & 3 Howard Place to build a mixed-use building. Staff provided comments and requested additional information for both applications; the next plan submissions must address these issues.

• No formal decisions made; both applications under review
• All Purpose Storage expansion at 721 River Road: staff requested additional information (lighting, elevations, signage, etc.)
• Gabler Realty mixed-use project at 1 & 3 Howard Place: staff requested additional information (landscaping, sidewalk changes, historic documentation, etc.)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for a fence at 23 Thorndale Road, Delmar, and one for the Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon wind tower manufacturing plant on River Road. The board will also consider accepting four applications from AJ Sign Company for signage variances at locations in Glenmont and Delmar. The agenda includes approval of the March 2, 2022 minutes, which are included in the packet.

• Public hearing: Area variance for fence at 23 Thorndale Road, Delmar (21-01000004)
• Public hearing: Variances for wind tower manufacturing plant at River Road (98.00-2-10.23)
• New applications: AJ Sign Company area variances at 250 Route 9W, 11 Moriah Road (units 101 & 102), 5 Elm Avenue, and 9 Moriah Road
• Minutes approval for March 2, 2022 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved all requested area variances for the Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon wind tower manufacturing plant on River Road, including flood plain, front yard setback, parking/landscaping, and building height variances. The board also approved a fence variance for 23 Thorndale Road and accepted five AJ Sign Company applications for public hearings. All votes were unanimous with Chairman Devaprasad excused.

• Approved flood plain variance for Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon plant (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon plant (4-0)
• Approved parking/landscaping variance for Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon plant (4-0)
• Approved building height variances for Buildings A-D for Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon plant (4-0)
• Approved fence area variance at 23 Thorndale Road (4-0)
• Accepted AJ Sign Company application for 250 Route 9W, set hearing 4/6/2022 (4-0)
• Accepted AJ Sign Company application for 11 Moriah Road Suite 101, set hearing 4/6/2022 (4-0)
• Accepted AJ Sign Company application for 11 Moriah Road Suite 102, set hearing 4/6/2022 (4-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider several action items, including adopting SEQR findings for the Albany Port District Commission's offshore wind tower manufacturing plant, and deciding on a special use permit and site plan for a retail/restaurant building with a drive-through at Glenmont Plaza. The board will also hear project updates on a Stewart's Shops redevelopment and a proposed 72-unit multifamily development in Selkirk.

• Possible action to adopt SEQR Findings Statement for Albany Port District Commission expansion (Welcon Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturing Plant), Port Road South, Glenmont
• Possible action on SEQR negative declaration, special use permit (SUP 64), and site plan amendment (SPA 60 A18) for retail/restaurant building with drive-through and bank ATM kiosk at Glenmont Plaza, Feura Bush Road
• Stewart's Shops 176 redevelopment: project update and possible recommendation to ZBA for consolidation of two parcels and construction of 3,975 sf convenience store with gas sales at 21 & 33 Frontage Rd, Glenmont
• Selkirk Reserve, LLC: project update for proposed 72-unit multifamily development with clubhouse at 939 Route 9W, Selkirk
• Millious Trucking Company: initial presentation for proposed pole barn with office and truck repair shop at 1194 Route 9W, Selkirk

The Planning Board approved the SEQR Findings Statement for the Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower manufacturing plant at the Port of Albany, a project that will be the first of its kind in the U.S. The board also approved a negative declaration, special use permit, and site plan amendment for a new retail/restaurant building with drive-through at Glenmont Plaza, which will include a Starbucks and Spectrum. Additionally, the board recommended a revised site layout for a Stewart's Shops redevelopment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved SEQR Findings Statement for Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower plant (4-0)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for Glenmont Plaza retail/restaurant building (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Glenmont Plaza drive-through restaurant (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment for Glenmont Plaza building (4-0)
• Recommended Stewart's Shops revised layout to Zoning Board of Appeals (3-0-1)
• Accepted minutes from February 7 and February 15, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is holding two public hearings: one on a local law creating a new Recycling & Composting Department, and another to allow board members to participate in meetings via videoconference from outside town limits. The board will also vote on several routine items, including appointments, contracts, fee changes, and land conveyances.

• Public hearing on Local Law establishing a Recycling & Composting Department
• Public hearing on Local Law authorizing videoconferencing for Town Board members
• Approve 2022 Compost Facility tipping fees: SSOW/food scraps raised to $15/yard, $30/ton for commercial haulers
• Authorize agreement with SUNY Stony Brook for free waste data analysis research
• Authorize sale of Rupert Road gravel mine property to William M. Larned & Sons, Inc., subject to permissive referendum

The Town Board held two public hearings, one on establishing a Recycling & Composting Department and one on allowing board members to participate via videoconference from outside town limits, and closed both without taking action. The board approved several routine items, including appointing Brittany Nati as Assessment Clerk, approving 2022 compost facility tipping fees, and authorizing a road use agreement with Champlain Hudson Power Express LLC (3-1). The most consequential decision was adopting a resolution to sell the former town gravel mine on Rupert Road to William M. Larned & Sons, Inc. for $25,000, subject to permissive referendum.

• Adopted resolution to sell Rupert Road gravel mine to William M. Larned & Sons, Inc. for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved road use agreement with Champlain Hudson Power Express LLC for West Yard Road (3-1)
• Approved community benefit letter with Champlain Hudson Power Express LLC (3-1)
• Appointed Brittany Nati as Assessment Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Compost Facility SSOW tipping fees (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with SUNY Stony Brook for waste data research (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 5 Ford F-150 electric pickup trucks (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers/modifications to 2021 budget (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee - Regular Meeting

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee is meeting to review the Planning Board's recommendation letter, discuss the Kimmey Drive and Elsmere Ave extension, and review the Future Land Use Map. They will also update the schedule and plan a public hearing for March 28 at the Town Hall Auditorium. Public comment is open at the end.

• Review Planning Board recommendation letter and consider modifications
• Overview of Kimmey Drive and Elsmere Ave extension
• Review Future Land Use Map
• Schedule public hearing for March 28 at Town Hall Auditorium
• Public comment open forum

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee accepted the Planning Board's recommended changes to the draft Comprehensive Plan, including modifications to zoning recommendations, conservation subdivisions, and community character descriptions. The committee also agreed to change the land use designation for the Normanside parcel to Rural Multi-Use, with 8 members in favor, 2 opposed, and 3 silent. A public hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2022.

• Accepted Planning Board recommendations for the draft Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Changed Normanside parcel land use designation to Rural Multi-Use (8-2, 3 silent)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 28, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a signage variance for Albany Baptist Church and consider setting public hearings for a wind tower manufacturing plant at the Port of Albany and a fence variance on Thorndale Road. The board will also approve minutes from its February 16 meeting.

• Public hearing continuation: Albany Baptist Church, 361 Krumkill Road, Slingerlands, for signage not meeting zoning code (Article VI, Section 128-59, E.6)
• Set public hearing: Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon Tower Manufacturing Plant, River Road (98.00-2-10.23), for variances on building height (up to 100 ft vs 60 ft allowed), front yard setback (25 ft vs 100 ft required), flood plain (Normans Kill Creek), and parking lot landscaping (8.2% vs 10% required)
• Accept application and set public hearing: Isabelle Lesko, 23 Thorndale Road, Delmar, for fence area variance (Article VI, Section 128-47 B.3)
• Minutes approval: February 16, 2022 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals kept open the public hearing for Albany Baptist Church's request to internally illuminate its existing freestanding sign, which is not permitted in the Residential 'A' District. The board also accepted applications and set public hearings for a wind tower manufacturing facility on River Road and a fence variance at 23 Thorndale Road. Minutes from February 16, 2022 were approved.

• Kept open public hearing for Albany Baptist Church sign variance (22-01000003) pending Albany County Planning Board review
• Accepted application and set public hearing for Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon Tower Manufacturing Plant variance (unanimous)
• Accepted application and set public hearing for fence variance at 23 Thorndale Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board unanimously approved a recommendation letter with modifications to the Comprehensive Plan Update, to be sent to the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee. The Board also approved a resolution accepting the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement (SFEIS) for the Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower manufacturing plant at the Port of Albany, with one abstention. The meeting included public comments and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved recommendation letter with modifications to Comprehensive Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Supplemental Final EIS for Marmen/Welcon wind tower plant (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted February 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency will meet remotely to consider resolutions authorizing the split of the Plug Power project from the Vista site and the release of a parcel, along with approving financial statements and discussing a fee split with the Albany County IDA. The meeting includes updates on ongoing projects and committee reports.

• Resolution authorizing splitter for Vista Real Estate Development LLC/Plug Power project
• Resolution for release of certain parcel at 125 Vista
• Discussion of fee split with Albany County IDA for Plug Power project (estimated BIDA fee $149,711.95)
• Financial statements for January 2022
• Discussion on allocating funds for Sizeup business planning tool

The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a splitter agreement for the Plug Power project at Vista Technology Park, allocating infrastructure costs for the 26-acre parcel. The board also approved a resolution consenting to the release of certain parcels from the Vista Public Infrastructure Project, contingent on conditions. Additionally, the agency approved a financial commitment of up to 3 years to the SizeUp business planning tool, contingent on continued participation with the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Resolution 125 Vista Splitter Agreement for Plug Power project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 125 Vista Release of Certain Parcel (unanimous)
• Approved up to 3-year financial commitment to SizeUp business planning tool (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Annual Meeting

The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency held its annual meeting, where the board approved appointments for officers, staff, and committees, and confirmed the agency's policy manual. The meeting was conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom.

• Approved officers: Chair Victoria Storrs, Secretary Tim Maniccia, Treasurer Richard Kotlow
• Confirmed staff: Executive Director Catherine Hedgeman, CFO Allen Maikels, Senior Economic Developer John Taylor
• Appointed Cusack & Company as accounting firm
• Appointed Hodgson Russ LLP as bond counsel
• Set regular meeting schedule for 2022-2023

The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency held its annual meeting and unanimously approved a resolution covering officer appointments, committee assignments, the agency's policy manual, and administrative matters for 2022-2023. The board also confirmed the regular meeting schedule and appointed staff, accounting firm, counsel, and banks as detailed in Schedule A. The meeting was conducted remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Approved appointments and administrative matters for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Confirmed officers: Chair Victoria Storrs, Secretary Tim Maniccia, Treasurer Richard Kotlow, Assistant Secretary Catherine Hedgeman
• Approved committee assignments: Audit, Governance, and Finance committees
• Confirmed regular meeting schedule for 2022-2023
• Appointed staff: Executive Director Catherine Hedgeman, CFO Allen Maikels, Senior Economic Developer John Taylor, Assistant Executive Director Robin Nagengast
• Appointed Cusack & Company as accounting firm
• Appointed Catherine Hedgeman as Agency Counsel and Hodgson Russ LLP as Bond Counsel
• Approved M&T Bank and Trustco Bank for agency bank accounts

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to consider several routine administrative items, including appointing a new police officer, approving seasonal parks and recreation personnel, and authorizing recreation program contracts. The board will also review bids for highway commodities and services, approve budget transfers, and hear a presentation on the Drinking Water Source Protection Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve appointment of John David Springer Jr. as Police Officer, effective March 7, 2022, at $56,439 annual salary
• Approve seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation, including camp counselors, lifeguards, and maintenance workers
• Approve recreation program contracts for youth programs in town parks
• Award bids for highway commodities and services
• Approve budget transfers/modifications to the 2021 Adopted Budget

The Bethlehem Town Board unanimously approved the appointment of John David Springer Jr. as a police officer effective March 7, 2022, at an annual salary of $56,439. The board also approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation, recreation program contracts, bids for various commodities and services, and budget transfers/modifications to the 2021 adopted budget. Public comments raised concerns about the Police Reform Committee, but no action was taken on that topic.

• Approved appointment of John David Springer Jr. as Police Officer, effective March 7, 2022, at $56,439/year (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved recreation program contracts (unanimous)
• Approved award of bids for various commodities and services (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers/modifications to 2021 adopted budget (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of February 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Town Board - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Bethlehem Town Board with a single purpose: to adjourn into executive session to discuss pending litigation. No other business is on the agenda, and no decisions or public actions are scheduled.

• Adjourn into executive session to discuss pending litigation

The Bethlehem Town Board held a special meeting on February 23, 2022, solely to adjourn into executive session to discuss pending litigation. The motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting without any substantive public decisions.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting (unanimous)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Development Planning Committee will hold a remote meeting to review two sketch plan applications. The first is a proposal by Malm Realty Company to build a 51,703-square-foot warehouse at 41 Hamilton Lane in Glenmont. The second is a proposal by Pinetree Properties LLC to resubdivide land at 261 Elsmere Avenue and McGuffy Lane into five residential lots. The committee provides feedback on development concepts, but full review occurs later at the Planning Board.

• Warehouse: 51,703 SF building on 17+ acres at 41 Hamilton Lane, Glenmont (tax map 86.00-1-14)
• Warehouse: 17 new parking spaces, 2 handicap; new stormwater system; connection to municipal water/sewer
• Resubdivision: Combine 3 parcels into 5 residential lots (4 new buildable) at 261 Elsmere Ave and McGuffy Lane (tax map 97.05-3-17, 18, 19)
• Resubdivision: Lots 2-5 to be served by municipal sewer/water along McGuffey Lane
• Both projects in Elsmere Fire District and Bethlehem Central School District

The Development Planning Committee met via Zoom and reviewed two conceptual proposals: a 51,703 SF warehouse at 41 Hamilton Lane by Malm Realty, and a re-subdivision of Westchester Park Section 5 at 261 Elsmere Avenue by Pinetree Properties. No formal decisions were made; staff provided comments and requested additional information for both projects. The next plan submissions must address the raised issues.

• Reviewed Malm Realty warehouse proposal at 41 Hamilton Lane (no vote)
• Reviewed Pinetree Properties re-subdivision at 261 Elsmere Avenue (no vote)
• Requested additional information for warehouse project (e.g., turning radius, wetlands, geotech)
• Requested additional information for subdivision project (e.g., drainage, tree retention, easements)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider applications for variances. The main item is the Port of Albany's request for variances for a wind tower manufacturing plant at 309 River Road, which exceeds height, setback, floodplain, and parking landscaping requirements. The board will also review a signage variance for Albany Baptist Church and vote on a rehearing for Joe's Kwik Mart.

• Port of Albany-Marmen Welcon Tower Manufacturing Plant at 309 River Road: variance for building heights up to 100 ft (limit 60 ft), 25 ft front yard setback (required 100 ft), floodplain construction, and parking lot landscaping at 8.2% (required 10%)
• Albany Baptist Church, 361 Krumkill Road: variance for signage not meeting zoning code
• Joe's Kwik Mart, 146 Delaware Avenue: vote on rehearing
• 405 Orchard Street: applicant withdrew request for area variance
• Public comments accepted via email until 3 PM day of meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to Cory Brooks for a six-foot fence at 34 Willowbrook Avenue, allowing a zero-foot setback instead of the required 15 feet. The board also closed the public hearing for 405 Orchard Street after the applicant withdrew the request. Applications were accepted for the Port of Albany wind tower plant and Albany Baptist Church signage, with a hearing set for the latter. A rehearing was granted for Joe's Kwik Mart's variance request.

• Granted area variance to Cory Brooks for a 6-foot fence at 34 Willowbrook Ave, allowing zero-foot setback (unanimous).
• Closed public hearing for 405 Orchard Street after applicant withdrew variance request (unanimous).
• Accepted application for Port of Albany wind tower plant variances, deferring hearing until SFEIS is complete (unanimous).
• Accepted application for Albany Baptist Church signage variance and set public hearing for March 2, 2022 (unanimous).
• Granted rehearing for Joe's Kwik Mart's variance application at 146 Delaware Ave (unanimous).
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous).

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will meet remotely to consider a 180-day time extension for the previously approved 96-unit Wemple Road Apartments site plan, hear an initial presentation for a 9,000 sq. ft. medical office building on Vista Blvd, and discuss the Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Wemple Road Apts, Wemple Rd, Glenmont - 96 units - 180-day time extension request for Site Plan Application 16-00100015
• Vista Development Group, LLC - 15 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands - initial presentation for 9,000 sq. ft. single-story medical office building (22-00100001)
• Comprehensive Plan Update - discussion
• Minutes approval for January 4 and January 18, 2022 meetings
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19; public comments due by 3:00 p.m. on meeting day

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 180-day time extension for the previously approved Wemple Road Apartments site plan (SPA 272), extending the expiration date from December 2021 to June 2022. The board also held initial discussions on a proposed 9,000 sq ft medical office building at 15 Vista Blvd and reviewed the draft Comprehensive Plan, tabling further discussion on both items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 180-day time extension for Wemple Road Apartments site plan (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on Vista Development Group medical office building site plan amendment
• Tabled further discussion on Comprehensive Plan Update

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board will vote on several personnel appointments, police vehicle purchases, and intermunicipal agreements. They will also set public hearings for a new Recycling & Composting Department and a law allowing videoconferencing from outside town limits. The agenda includes routine approvals and donations.

• Approve promotion of Officer Kristen N. Spinnato to Patrol Sergeant at $87,990/year
• Approve purchase of two 2022 Dodge Charger police vehicles and a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Set public hearing for Local Law establishing Recycling & Composting Department
• Set public hearing for Local Law allowing videoconferencing from outside town limits
• Approve intermunicipal agreement with Town of New Scotland for Vista Technology Park

The Bethlehem Town Board unanimously approved several personnel and purchasing items, including promoting Officer Kristen N. Spinnato to Patrol Sergeant, appointing Jennifer Hammond as Personnel Assistant I, and purchasing two 2022 Dodge Charger police vehicles and a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The board also approved an intermunicipal agreement with New Scotland for Vista Technology Park, set public hearings for a new Recycling & Composting Department and videoconferencing law, and adopted a SEQR resolution for the Microenterprise Grant Program.

• Approved promotion of Officer Kristen N. Spinnato to Patrol Sergeant (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Hammond as Personnel Assistant I (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Dodge Charger police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee for police (unanimous)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Town of New Scotland for Vista Technology Park (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 9, 2022 on Recycling & Composting Department local law (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 9, 2022 on videoconferencing local law (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR Type II classification for Microenterprise Grant Program (unanimous)

Planning Board - Special Meeting

The Planning Board unanimously approved both the conditional final plat for the Vista Technology Campus resubdivision and lot line revisions, and the site plan for a 350,000 sq ft office, manufacturing, and warehouse facility to be occupied by Plug Power at 125 Vista Blvd. The approvals are conditional on the applicant addressing comments from the Town's designated engineer and meeting numerous conditions, including paying $350,000 in off-site sewer fees and completing road and trail improvements.

• Approved conditional final plat for Vista Technology Campus resubdivision and lot line revisions (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 350,000 sq ft Plug Power facility at 125 Vista Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved sewer fee modification reducing rate from $1.25 to $1.00 per sq ft and extending payment deadline by 5 years
• Required $200,000 sewer fee payment before Phase 1 certificate of occupancy
• Required $150,000 sewer fee payment before Phase 2/3 certificate of occupancy
• Required applicant to complete Vista Blvd road and stormwater pond repairs
• Required construction of nature trail and public access easement
• Required maintenance of 20-ft temporary fire access road during construction

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with a continued public hearing for a fence variance at 34 Willowbrook Avenue, Selkirk. The board will also review an application for a solar panel area variance at 405 Orchard Street, Delmar, and discuss additional submittals for the Willowbrook property. The agenda includes minutes approval and other routine items.

• Continued public hearing for fence variance at 34 Willowbrook Avenue, Selkirk (Article VI, Section 128-47, Fences, B(3))
• Application review for ground-mounted solar area variance at 405 Orchard Street, Delmar (Section 128-67.2)
• Discussion of additional photos/rendering/measurements for 34 Willowbrook Avenue
• Minutes approval for January 19, 2022 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a fence variance for 34 Willowbrook Avenue, Selkirk, by a 5-0 vote, allowing a fence that does not meet town zoning code requirements. The board also tabled a public hearing for a ground-mounted solar array at 405 Orchard Street, Delmar, to allow the applicant to explore compliant locations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved fence variance at 34 Willowbrook Ave (5-0)
• Tabled public hearing for solar variance at 405 Orchard St
• Closed public hearing for 34 Willowbrook Ave (5-0)
• Accepted January 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will meet remotely to consider several action items, including possible time extensions for the Reserve at Feura Bush subdivision, the Albany Port District Commission's SEQR review for the Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower plant, and Community Power LLC's 5.0 MW solar facility. The board will also discuss a minor subdivision at 343 & 345 Delaware Ave and a possible special meeting. Public comments are accepted via Zoom registration or written submission by 3:00 p.m. that day.

• Reserve at Feura Bush Subdivision / Amedore Homes – possible action on 3rd 90-day time extension of conditional final plat approval
• Albany Port District Commission – possible action to extend SEQR filing deadline to 03/02/2022 for Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower plant
• Community Power LLC, 690 Route 9W – possible action on 2nd 90-day time extension for 5.0 MW solar photovoltaic facility
• 343 & 345 Delaware Ave – possible action on conditional approval of minor subdivision
• Motion to hold special Planning Board meeting on Feb 7, 2022

The Bethlehem Planning Board unanimously approved three time extensions: a third 90-day extension for the Reserve at Feura Bush subdivision, an extension to March 2, 2022 for the SEQR Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Marmen/Welcon offshore wind tower plant, and a second 90-day extension for the Community Power solar facility recommendation. The board also conditionally approved a minor subdivision at 343 & 345 Delaware Ave, splitting the parcel into two lots. A special meeting was scheduled for February 7, 2022.

• Approved 3rd 90-day time extension for Reserve at Feura Bush subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved SEQR time extension to 03/02/2022 for Marmen/Welcon wind tower plant (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd 90-day time extension for Community Power solar facility review (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved minor subdivision at 343 & 345 Delaware Ave (unanimous)
• Approved special Planning Board meeting for Feb 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on Comprehensive Plan Update

Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing projects, including the Plug Power and Port of Albany wind tower manufacturing facility, and to receive reports from committees and staff. The agenda includes updates on the Planning Board, a new Senior Economic Developer, and financial statements, as well as appointments to committees and notices of vacancies.

• Update on Port of Albany Project, a $235 million wind tower manufacturing facility
• Report on NYS DED notification of $642,173 private security bond allocation
• Appoint David Kidera as Chair of Audit Committee
• Appoint Chris Bub to Governance Committee
• Vacancy notices for Member and Vice Chair/Assistant Secretary positions

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is meeting to consider several administrative and infrastructure items, including appointments, a donation, and resolutions. Key actions include establishing a water district extension for McCormack's Hollow and a sewer district extension for the Van Dyke Spinney senior housing project, as well as approving a new hire and various agreements.

• Appoint Mary Harwood as Senior Keyboard Specialist at $38,957
• Establish McCormack's Hollow extension to Water District No. 1
• Establish extension #34 to Sewer District for Van Dyke Spinney PDD Senior Housing
• Accept drainage easement on Waldenmaier Road
• Approve MOU with Bethlehem Youth Court and Historical Association

The Town Board unanimously approved establishing the McCormack's Hollow Extension to Water District No. 1 and Extension No. 34 to the Bethlehem Sewer District for the Van Dyke Spinney senior housing project. Both extensions will be built by developers and gifted to the town at no cost. The board also approved several routine items, including appointments, donations, and agreements.

• Approved McCormack's Hollow Extension to Water District No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Extension #34 to Bethlehem Sewer District for Van Dyke Spinney PDD Senior Housing (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Harwood as Senior Keyboard Specialist at $38,957 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing facsimile signature for checks (unanimous)
• Accepted donation from Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal personnel for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bethlehem Youth Court (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bethlehem Historical Association (unanimous)

Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting

The Development Planning Committee will review a sketch plan from Zautner Toll Gate Enterprises LLC to convert an existing building at 1569 New Scotland Road into an ice cream shop. The proposal includes raising the roof, adding about 400 square feet of indoor space, and an outdoor patio. This is an early concept review, not a full project approval.

• Applicant: Zautner Toll Gate Enterprises LLC
• Location: 1569 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands
• Proposed use: Ice cream shop with outdoor seating
• Adds ~400 SF indoor space and raises roof
• Tax map: 85.05-1-24

The Development Planning Committee reviewed a proposal by Zautner Toll Gate Enterprises LLC to renovate the building at 1569 New Scotland Road into an ice cream shop with a coffee bar and patio. No formal decisions were made; the committee provided extensive comments and requested additional information, including an existing conditions assessment, parking layout, and variance considerations. The applicant was advised to proceed with a site plan application and address the raised issues in future submissions.

• No formal decisions made; project review only
• Applicant to provide existing conditions assessment report
• Applicant to address non-conforming setback and potential variance
• Applicant to submit site plan application

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to continue a public hearing on a fence at 34 Willowbrook Avenue, review a new solar variance application, and vote on resolutions for two area variances. The board granted a variance allowing a zero-foot rear setback for a 350,000-square-foot Plug Power building at 125 Vista Blvd, and a variance for a freestanding sign at 6 Old School Road.

• Granted area variance for 350,000 sq ft Plug Power building at 125 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, allowing zero-foot rear setback (AV-2201)
• Granted area variance for freestanding sign in public right-of-way at 6 Old School Road, Selkirk (AV-2202)
• Continued public hearing for fence at 34 Willowbrook Avenue, Selkirk
• New application for ground-mounted solar at 405 Orchard Street, Delmar
• Minutes approval for January 5, 2022 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance allowing a zero-foot rear yard setback for a proposed 350,000-square-foot building at 125 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, to be operated by Plug Power, Inc. The board also approved a variance for a freestanding sign at 6 Old School Road, Selkirk, for the South Albany Airport. A public hearing for a fence at 34 Willowbrook Avenue was tabled to February 2, 2022, and a new application for a solar variance at 405 Orchard Street was accepted with a hearing set for the same date.

• Approved area variance for zero-foot rear setback at 125 Vista Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for freestanding sign in public ROW at 6 Old School Road (unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for fence at 34 Willowbrook Avenue to Feb 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted application and set public hearing for solar variance at 405 Orchard Street (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, Coffey abstained)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 350,000-square-foot office, manufacturing, and warehousing facility for Plug Power at 125 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands. The board will also consider actions on a 5MW solar facility in Selkirk and a special use permit renewal for a telecommunications tower. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing for Vista Development Group/Plug Power, 350,000 sf facility, Site Plan 21-00100011, Subdivision 21-00400001
• Possible action on 5-year renewal of special use permit for telecommunications facility at 457 Route 85, Slingerlands
• Possible approval of subdivision, special use permit, and site plan for 5MW solar facility on 48 acres, South Albany Rd, Selkirk
• Possible recommendation to Town Board for 5.0 MW solar facility at 690 Route 9W, Glenmont
• Project update on offshore wind tower manufacturing plant at Port of Albany (Marmen/Welcon)

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 3-lot subdivision, a special use permit, and a site plan for a 5MW solar photovoltaic facility on a 48.2-acre lot at 354 South Albany Road, Selkirk. The board also unanimously approved a 5-year renewal of a special use permit for a telecommunications tower at 457 Route 85, Slingerlands. A public hearing for a proposed 350,000 sq ft office/manufacturing facility at 125 Vista Blvd was closed, with further discussion tabled. A recommendation to the Town Board for a separate 5MW solar project on Wemple Road was tabled.

• Approved 3-lot subdivision for Selkirk Solar LLC (5-0)
• Approved special use permit SUP 63 for 5MW solar facility (5-0)
• Approved site plan SPA 301 for 5MW solar facility (5-0)
• Approved 5-year renewal of special use permit SUP 28 for Phoenix Towers telecom facility (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 125 Vista Blvd project (5-0)
• Tabled further discussion on 125 Vista Blvd project
• Tabled recommendation to Town Board for Community Power solar project

Town Board - Organizational Meeting

The Bethlehem Town Board is holding its annual organizational meeting to set salaries for elected officials, reappoint numerous board members and professional staff, and approve various administrative policies and fees for 2022. This is largely a routine housekeeping meeting, but it also includes action items such as appointing a new police officer and discussing a COVID leave policy.

• Sets elected officials' 2022 salaries: Supervisor $128,998, Town Board members $17,020 each, Town Clerk $84,146, Highway Superintendent $113,674, Receiver of Taxes $70,381, Town Justices $60,005 each
• Reappoints Michael Cohen as Comptroller at $132,840 and James T. Potter as Town Attorney at $73,918
• Approves $20 fee for dishonored checks and $10 fee for online accident reports
• Authorizes appointment of Alex Griffin as Police Officer at $56,439 and Joshua M. Fugitt as Telecommunicator at $45,531
• Sets 2022 EV charging station rate at $0.24 per kWh

The Bethlehem Town Board held its annual organizational meeting, unanimously approving the 2022 salaries for elected officials and reappointing numerous board members, attorneys, and department heads. The board also set various fees and policies for the year, including Town Hall hours and meeting dates. A COVID leave policy discussion was withdrawn.

• Approved 2022 salaries for elected officials (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Devaprasad as ZBA Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brian Gyory as Planning Board Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Cohen as Comptroller (unanimous)
• Reappointed James T. Potter as Town Attorney (unanimous)
• Set Town Hall hours to 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (unanimous)
• Set regular Town Board meetings for 2nd/4th Wednesdays (unanimous)
• Approved $10 fee for online accident reports (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee - Regular Meeting

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee is meeting to review and discuss revisions to the plan's recommendations across five areas, consider the outline of an implementation matrix, and review the remaining schedule. Public comment is open. This is a working session focused on refining the draft plan.

• Review/discuss revisions to plan recommendations (Livable Built Environment, Harmony with Nature, Resilient Economy, Healthy Community, Responsible Governance and Regionalism)
• Review/discuss implementation matrix outline
• Review remaining schedule for the comprehensive plan update
• Public comment open forum

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee met to review revised recommendations for the Livable Built Environment and Harmony with Nature chapters, based on public comments. No formal decisions were made; members discussed changes to agricultural zoning, accessory dwelling units, wetland protections, and fossil fuel policies. The committee will continue revisions and send comments to staff, with the plan scheduled to go to the Town Board by May.

• No formal votes taken; discussions only on revised recommendations
• Continued pursuit of proposed language for agricultural business district changes
• Discussed removing second and third options for 2-3 family units in core residential district
• Agreed to consider wetland inventory as a middle ground for wetland protections
• Discussed rewording fossil fuel dispensing recommendation to avoid softening
• No comments on the draft implementation matrix format
• Scheduled next meeting for March 8, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests (a fence at 34 Willowbrook Ave and a commercial building setback at 125 Vista Blvd) and continue hearings for South Albany Airport and Joe's Kwik Marts. The board will also discuss a resolution from the Planning Board declaring no significant environmental impact for the 350,000 sq ft Plug Power facility at 125 Vista Blvd. No new applications are scheduled.

• Public hearing: fence variance at 34 Willowbrook Ave, Selkirk (Zoning Code 128-47 B(3))
• Public hearing: rear yard setback variance for commercial building at 125 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands (Zoning Law 128-100)
• Continued hearing: South Albany Airport Corp, 6 Old School Rd, Selkirk
• Continued hearing: Joe's Kwik Marts/Exxon, 146 Delaware Ave, Delmar
• Resolution: SEQR Negative Declaration for 350,000 sq ft Plug Power project at 125 Vista Blvd

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a commercial building at 125 Vista Blvd, allowing a 0-foot rear yard setback instead of the required 40 feet, and approved a fence variance for South Albany Airport at 6 Old School Road. The board denied a lighting variance for Joe's Kwik Mart at 146 Delaware Avenue due to insufficient information, and tabled a fence variance request at 34 Willowbrook Avenue pending additional details.

• Approved 125 Vista Blvd rear yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved South Albany Airport fence variance at 6 Old School Road (unanimous)
• Denied Joe's Kwik Mart lighting variance at 146 Delaware Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled 34 Willowbrook Avenue fence variance (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 125 Vista Blvd (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 6 Old School Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 146 Delaware Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Planning Board's SEQR negative declaration for 125 Vista Blvd (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider a possible negative declaration under SEQR for a proposed 350,000 sq ft office, manufacturing, and warehousing facility for Plug Power at 125 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, and may set a public hearing for January 18, 2022. The board will also review and possibly approve an accessory apartment at 271 Bender Ln, Glenmont, and discuss the Van Dyke Spinney PDD Phases 3 & 4 project for 118 age-restricted rental units on Van Dyke Road, Delmar. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Possible SEQR negative declaration for 350,000 sq ft Plug Power facility at 125 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands
• Possible public hearing date for Plug Power facility on 01/18/2022
• Possible approval of accessory apartment special use permit and site plan at 271 Bender Ln, Glenmont
• Discussion and possible site plan approval for Van Dyke Spinney PDD Phases 3 & 4, 118 age-restricted units on Van Dyke Road, Delmar
• Initial presentation for 5-year special use permit renewal for telecommunications facility at 457 Route 85, Slingerlands

The Planning Board unanimously approved a SEQR Negative Declaration for the proposed 350,000 sq ft Plug Power facility at 125 Vista Blvd, determining no significant environmental impact. The board also scheduled a public hearing for January 18, 2022, on the site plan and subdivision applications. Additionally, the board approved a special use permit and site plan for an accessory apartment at 271 Bender Lane, and site plan approval for the 118-unit Van Dyke Spinney senior housing Phases 3 & 4.

• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for Plug Power facility at 125 Vista Blvd (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Jan 18, 2022 on Plug Power site plan/subdivision (5-0)
• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for accessory apartment at 271 Bender Lane (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 62 for accessory apartment at 271 Bender Lane (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan SPA 299 for accessory apartment at 271 Bender Lane (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan SPA 300 for Van Dyke Spinney Phases 3 & 4, 118 senior units (5-0)
• Tabled further discussion on Phoenix Towers 5-year SUP renewal