Ballston Spa, NY

Ethics Committee

The Ballston Spa Board of Ethics is meeting to review state ethics and open meeting materials, establish an as-needed meeting protocol, and enter executive session to investigate a specific complaint alleging a violation of the local Code of Ethics. After the closed session, the board may reconvene to vote on enforcement determinations if applicable.

• Review of NYS Open Meeting Law and Freedom of Information Law materials
• Establishment of as-needed meeting protocol
• Executive session to investigate a complaint alleging violation of local Code of Ethics
• Possible vote on enforcement determinations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing an application from Blue Ridge Cascade for a special use permit to redevelop the former tannery site at 125 Bath Street. The project involves demolishing 5 existing buildings and constructing 3 new buildings with 168+ multifamily dwelling units, plus amenities. The applicant is also seeking an interpretation of zoning ordinance sections and a variance extension, though details on those requests are not provided in the agenda. The board will decide whether to grant the special permit and any related relief.

• Special permit request for multiple-family dwellings at 125 Bath Street, Tannery Commons project
• Demolition of 5 existing buildings and construction of 3 new buildings
• 168+ multifamily dwelling units with parking, laundry, fitness room, community room
• Application by Blue Ridge Cascade (merger of coapplicants, replacing Tannery Commons LLC)
• Owner authorization by JJB 125 Bath, LLC dated May 6, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing site plans for the Ballston Spa Tannery project at 125 Bath Street, including landscaping, lighting, and construction details. The agenda consists of technical drawings and specifications rather than formal resolutions or public hearings.

• Landscape plan with proposed trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines
• Lighting plan for parking lot and site walk illumination
• Construction details for sidewalks, curbs, pavement, and erosion control
• Stabilized construction entrance and silt fence specifications
• Accessible parking signage and tactile paving details

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing whether the three-building Tannery Commons project at 125 Bath Street complies with the village's 50-foot height limit or needs a variance. A structural engineer's review concludes the buildings are designed to stay within the limit, with parapets and chimneys falling under the 5-foot height exception. The board will use this review to decide whether to place the project on its agenda for a variance request.

• Review of height compliance for 3-building Tannery Commons project at 125 Bath Street
• Buildings designed to max height of 50 feet with 5-foot exception for parapets/chimneys
• Building 2 height identified at 305'-4", 2 inches below max
• Building 3 parapets and chimneys exceed 50 feet but within 5-foot exception
• Engineer opinion: applicant intentionally complying with zoning height restrictions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an area variance application from Mila Woodfield to build a pergola at 60 Hyde Blvd. The building permit was denied because the proposed structure would violate rear and side yard setback requirements under Village Code 205-25. The applicant seeks relief from the setback rules to proceed with the project.

• Area variance request for pergola at 60 Hyde Blvd (Tax ID 216.25-1-100)
• Denied permit due to non-compliance with Code 205-25(A)(2)(a and c): rear yard 5 ft, side yard 12 ft, 15 ft from principal building
• Application fee for residential area variance: $100
• Applicant cites narrow lot and existing structures as reasons for variance
• ZBA to balance applicant benefit against neighborhood impact

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an agenda meeting and a business meeting. The board will consider two applications: a variance request for a detached pergola at 60 Hyde Blvd and a special permit for multi-family use at Tannery Commons, 125 Bath Street. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Mila Woodfield – 60 Hyde Blvd – variance for detached pergola (rear/side setbacks, distance from principal building)
• Tannery Commons – Blue Ridge Cascade – 125 Bath Street – special permit for multi-family use in Central Business District
• Approve minutes of April 29, 2026 and July 29, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board will review an updated proposal for the Tannery Commons project, a 168-unit multifamily residential development at 125 Bath Street. The applicant requests a special use permit from the Zoning Board and site plan approval from the Planning Board. The revised plan now includes demolition of all existing buildings and construction of three new residential buildings, with no commercial use or variances required.

• Special use permit request for 168 multifamily dwellings
• Site plan approval request for three new residential buildings
• Demolition of all existing buildings on the site
• Applicant entity changed to Blue Ridge Cascade; NRP Group joined; Conifer exited
• No variances required; building heights reduced to comply with zoning code

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing the Tannery Commons site plan submission for a 168-unit multifamily development on a 6.35-acre brownfield site at 125 Bath Street. The plan includes three buildings (up to 4 stories), 207 parking spaces, and extensive site work. The board is considering the site plan, which includes demolition, grading, drainage, utilities, and landscaping details.

• 168-unit multifamily development across three buildings (41, 60, and 67 units)
• 207 parking spaces, including a covered garage with 45 spaces and EV charging stations
• Site is a brownfield (BCP Site Code C546055) subject to NYSDEC environmental easement and site management plan
• Proposed building coverage 20.8% (max allowed 100%), building height 50 feet (max allowed 50 feet)
• Demolition of existing structures and removal of various site features as part of site prep

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is reviewing several agreements and requests, including funding contributions to local nonprofit organizations, a library design invoice, a parking lot sealcoating requisition, and special event applications. The agenda includes proposed contracts with the National Bottle Museum, Ballston Area Senior Citizens, and Ballston Area Recreation Commission, as well as a conference registration and event permit requests.

• $2,750 contribution to National Bottle Museum for programs and visitor services
• $12,500 contribution to Ballston Area Senior Citizens for senior programs
• Contribution to Ballston Area Recreation Commission (amount not specified)
• $1,200 invoice from Butler Rowland Mays Architects for library reading garden renderings
• $1,200 requisition for sealcoating 6,613 sq ft of parking lot

Board of Trustees

The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees approved several motions, including a SLIC Fiber burial drop for Kelley Park and a wireless IP installation at the John Street water tower for telemetry. They also approved sidewalk permits, a fundraiser, and various consent agenda purchases. The meeting included discussion on delinquent water meter readings, parking enforcement, and a fuel tank leak at the DPW garage.

• Approved SLIC Fiber burial drop at Ralph Street for Kelley Park and Pool ($200 one-time, $300 access point, $84.95/month) and wireless IP at 30 John Street water tower ($84.95/month)
• Approved $2,250 reimbursement to resident at 60 Hyde Boulevard for sidewalk repair
• Approved consent items including $4,455.24 to Slack Chemical, $4,592.06 to Curtis Lumber, $1,190.00 to F.W. Webb, $1,651.56 to TSG Apparel, $1,239.00 to Earlepress, $4,011.27 to Stryker for defibrillators, $2,150.28 to Cummins for fire truck repairs, $1,370.00 to Pallette Stone
• Approved Ribbon Café fundraiser for County Firefighters Cancer and Disability Foundation on Sept 12 with partial closure of Prospect Street
• Approved two sidewalk permits for Committee on the Arts Art Fair on August 22

Board of Trustees

The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees is reviewing a list of audited vouchers totaling $388,130.95 across general, sewer, and library funds for the period 8/11/2026 to 8/24/2026. The agenda is primarily a routine approval of payments, including debt service, vendor contracts, and operational expenses. Notable items include a $182,617.28 prior-year voucher batch with bond payments and a $9,525 attorney bill.

• Prior-year vouchers: $181,906.94 bond principal and interest to ESL Federal Credit Union
• $9,525.00 to Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes for legal services
• $8,000.00 to A. Champagne Builders for Tedesco Trail repair
• $8,497.00 to Fun1 Entertainment for Family Fun Day inflatables and games
• $4,011.27 to Stryker Sales for an AED for the police department

Board of Trustees

The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees is reviewing a requisition for sealcoating services at the village fire department. Blue Line Sealcoating LLC proposes to sealcoat 8,000 square feet at $0.18 per square foot, totaling $1,500. The agenda is otherwise limited to this single purchasing item.

• $1,500 sealcoating contract with Blue Line Sealcoating LLC
• 8,000 sq ft at $0.18/sq ft
• Tax-exempt purchase at 0% tax rate

Board of Trustees

The Village of Ballston Spa Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda authorizing payments totaling approximately $37,500 to local entities, including the National Bottle Museum, Ballston Area Senior Citizens, and Ballston Area Recreation Commission. The board will also approve street closures for a September 19 Oktoberfest block party on Washington Street and a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Front Street. Additionally, the board will appoint Adam Zeilman as a part-time police officer and continue discussions on a Zoning Code Update.

• Authorization to pay $12,500 to Ballston Area Senior Citizens and execute their annual agreement
• Authorization to pay $12,100 to Ballston Area Recreation Commission and execute their annual agreement
• Authorization to pay $2,750 to the National Bottle Museum and execute their annual agreement
• Approval of Washington Street closure from Milton Avenue to 17 Washington Street for a September 19 event
• Appointment of Adam Zeilman as a part-time police officer

Park & Tree Board

The Park and Tree Board is meeting to discuss the progress of a tree grant, the B Spain Bloom, and trees on Milton Ave. The agenda includes public comment and planning for the next meeting.

• Tree Grant progress
• B Spain Bloom
• Milton Ave trees

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is reviewing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the Tannery Commons redevelopment project on Bath Street. The plan, prepared for owner Blue Ridge Cascade, Inc., outlines erosion and sediment controls during construction and post-construction stormwater management. The project includes new residential structures, a playground, parking, and drive lanes, with runoff flowing to Gordon Creek.

• SWPPP for Tannery Commons redevelopment on Bath Street
• Owner: Blue Ridge Cascade, Inc., Bellevue, WA
• Project includes new residential structures, playground, parking, and drive lanes
• Runoff flows to Gordon Creek, tributary to Kayaderosseras Creek
• Plan complies with NYSDEC SPDES General Permit GP-0-25-001

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is reviewing site plans for the Tannery project at 125 Bath Street, including a detailed landscaping plan, lighting plan, and construction details for sidewalks, curbs, pavement, and erosion control. The agenda consists of technical drawings and specifications, with no separate narrative items or public hearings listed.

• Landscape plan specifies 35 white spruce, 7 sugar maples, 4 black gums, 5 red maples, 8 yellowwoods, and 14 serviceberries
• Lighting plan includes parking lot light poles, bollard lights, and photometric contours
• Construction details for concrete sidewalks, curbs, asphalt pavement, and concrete paver walkways
• Erosion control measures: silt fence, stabilized construction entrance, temporary stockpile, concrete washout, and erosion control matting
• Accessible parking signage and tactile warning tiles specified

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is reviewing architectural drawings for a proposed development at 125 Bath Street. The plans show three buildings with a total of 168 residential units, including 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, plus 45 covered parking spaces and amenity/admin space. The agenda consists solely of these building elevations and sections; no other items are listed.

• Building 1: 3 stories, 41 units (19 one-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom, 6 three-bedroom)
• Building 2: 4 stories, 60 units (22 one-bedroom, 26 two-bedroom, 12 three-bedroom), 45 covered parking spaces
• Building 3: 4 & 3 stories, 67 units (30 one-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom, 12 three-bedroom), 4,500 sq ft amenity/admin space
• Exterior materials include masonry brick veneer, fiber cement siding, composite accent panels, asphalt shingles
• Building heights: Building 1 at 34'-0", Building 2 at 44'-8", Building 3 at 48'-8" above datum

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is reviewing the Tannery Commons site plan submission for a 168-unit multifamily residential development at 125 Bath Street. The proposal includes three buildings (41, 60, and 67 units), 207 parking spaces, and site improvements. The board will consider the plan's compliance with zoning and environmental requirements, including brownfield site management.

• 168-unit multifamily development with three buildings (41, 60, 67 units)
• 207 parking spaces, including 45 in a covered garage
• Site is a brownfield (BCP Site Code C546055) with environmental easement
• Proposed demolition of existing structures and site prep
• Zoning: Central Business District; proposed building height 50 ft (max allowed)

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is considering an application submitted by SRI-BLUERIDGE PACIFIC, LLC d/b/a Blue Ridge Cascade LLC and NRP Group, LLC to redevelop the property at 125 Bath Street. The agenda includes an owner authorization letter, indicating the board will discuss or decide on the proposed redevelopment.

• Redevelopment application for 125 Bath Street
• Applicants: SRI-BLUERIDGE PACIFIC, LLC d/b/a Blue Ridge Cascade LLC and NRP Group, LLC
• Owner authorization letter from property owner

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a floodplain impact assessment letter from The Flood Risk Group regarding a proposed project in Ballston Spa. The letter, addressed to The LA GROUP, states that one new building will be located in the 100-year and 500-year flood zones, but no development will occur in the established floodway along Gordon Creek. The assessment concludes the project will not adversely impact flood conditions or alter flood flow patterns.

• New building proposed in 1% annual exceedance (100-yr) and 0.2% (500-yr) flood zones
• Project site on FIRM panel FM36091C0438
• No development in established floodway along Gordon Creek
• Letter updates March 2025 correspondence based on most recent site plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a supplemental traffic study for the Tannery Commons residential development, which changed from mixed-use to 168 apartments only. The study shows the new configuration generates fewer trips than the original plan and that traffic impacts are minimal, with no road improvements needed. The board will consider this analysis in its site plan review.

• 168 apartment units in three buildings at 125 Bath Street
• 207 on-site parking spaces
• Projected 68 AM and 83 PM peak-hour trips, down 24% and 41% from mixed-use plan
• No geometric or traffic control improvements recommended; signal timing optimization suggested
• Traffic study responds to comments from Creighton Manning memo dated June 30, 2025

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is reviewing a site plan application for the Tannery Commons project at 125 Bath Street. The proposal includes demolishing existing buildings on the former tannery site and constructing three new buildings with 168+ multifamily units, amenities, and covered parking. The board will consider the application under the village's site plan review process, which may involve expert consultation and escrow fees.

• Site plan review for Tannery Commons, 125 Bath Street, 168+ multifamily units
• Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 3 new buildings
• Applicant: JJB 125 Bath LLC; Agent: The LA Group
• Property in Central Business District, tax parcel 216.32-1-96.2
• Application fee required; possible expert consultation escrow

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing an engineering report for the proposed Tannery Commons development, which would build three apartment buildings with 168 units on Bath Street. The report covers water and sewer connections, projected flows, and fire flow adequacy. The board is deciding whether to approve the project's utility plans.

• Three apartment buildings with 168 residential units proposed at Bath Street site
• New 6-inch water service lateral to connect to Village water main in Bath Street
• Two new sanitary sewer connections to existing Village sewer mains in Bath Street
• Estimated water and wastewater flow: 32,450 gallons per day
• Fire flow available: 1,154 gpm at 20 psi, exceeding required 1,062.5 gpm

Planning Board

This agenda is a procedural guide describing how the Ballston Spa Planning Board reviews significant development proposals. It outlines guiding principles, review categories, and public participation expectations, but contains no specific project decisions or discussions.

• Review categories include regulatory, site engineering, community integration, and village character
• Conditions of approval may address engineering issues, easements, and maintenance
• Public participation is encouraged throughout the review process

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is meeting to continue the site plan review for the Tannery Commons project, a proposed redevelopment of vacant industrial property at 125 Bath Street into a multi-family community. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a public comment period. No new business is listed.

• Tannery Commons Project – 125 Bath Street (Tax ID#216.32-1-96.2) – continuation of Site Plan Review for redevelopment into multi-family community
• Approve meeting minutes of April 8, 2026
• Public Comment – 2 minute time limit per person

Planning Board

The Ballston Spa Planning Board is reviewing a Full Environmental Assessment Form for the Tannery Commons project, a proposed redevelopment of the former tannery brownfield site at 125 Bath St. The project would demolish existing vacant buildings and construct three new buildings with 168 residential apartments, described as affordable housing. The board is considering the project's environmental impacts and required approvals, including site plan approval and zoning variances.

• 168 residential apartments proposed at 125 Bath St
• Demolition of existing vacant buildings on brownfield site
• Site plan approval and special use permit/area variances requested
• 12,000 cubic yards of excavated material to be removed off-site
• Project located in Central Business District (CBD) zoning

Board of Trustees

The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees is reviewing a list of audited vouchers totaling $99,071.65 for the period from July 28 to August 10, 2026. The agenda consists solely of the accounts payable distribution summary and the abstract of audited vouchers, with no other business items listed. The board will likely approve these payments, which cover routine expenses such as utilities, supplies, and services.

• National Grid utility payments totaling over $17,000, including $6,960.89 for street lighting
• Teamsters Health & Hospital Fund medical insurance payment of $26,657.27
• MES Municipal Emergency Services $3,900.74 for rescue tools (approved by BOT 7/27/26)
• Ti Sales, Inc. $4,310.74 for a meter (approved by BOT 7/27/26)
• Saratoga County History Center $1,167.50 for three concerts at Brookside (approved BOT 7/27/26)

Board of Trustees

The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda with several routine purchases and payments, plus individual motions for a sidewalk repair reimbursement, fiber internet installation for parks and the water tower, a fundraiser street closure, and sidewalk permits for an art fair. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Reimburse resident at 60 Hyde Blvd $2,250 for sidewalk repair
• Approve SLIC Fiber burial drop at Ralph St. for Kelley Park and Pool WiFi ($200 one-time, $300 access point, $84.95/month) and wireless IP at 30 John St. water tower ($84.95/month)
• Approve Ribbon Café fundraiser for County Firefighters Cancer and Disability Foundation on Sept 12, closing parts of Prospect St.
• Issue 2 sidewalk permits to Committee on the Arts for Art Fair on Aug 22
• Consent agenda: $4,455.24 chemicals (Slack Chemical), $4,592.06 repairs (Curtis Lumber), $1,190 gate items (F.W. Webb), $1,651.56 shirts (TSG Apparel), $1,239 ticket books (Earlepress), $4,011.27 defibrillators (Stryker), $2,150.28 truck repairs (Cummins), $1,370 frame/grate (Pallette Stone)

Board of Trustees

The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees meeting on August 10, 2026, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items listed.