Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth (GCRG) is concerned with the speed and lack of transparency
of the approval process for an explosion of massive new development projects proposed throughout the Town.
GCRG was formed to represent the residents’ rightful voice at every step of these new development proposals.
The current officers are:
Chairperson: Robyn Gray
Vice Chairperson: Gordon McClelland
Secretary: Karen White
Treasurer: Gerd Beckmann
GCRG USUALLY MEETS THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Link to this weeks Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c1c34adab601/gcrg24-3-17-newsletter-town-board-meets-public-hearing-on-airbnb-composting-workshop-at-library-ida-meets
Link to this weeks Meeting Agenda: https://mailchi.mp/c11dc4221bcc/gcrg24-3-18-meeting-agenda
Come Join us for a How To on Composting! A workshop on becoming more sustainable in our homes. Presenters from Zero Waste and FoodScraps 360 will be presenting.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Guilderland Public Library- Helderberg Room
Light Refreshments will be served!
Program description and sign up:
https://guilderland.librarycalendar.com/event/its-spring-lets-start-composting-15495
Link to the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Page: https://www.townofguilderland.org/345/Comprehensive-Plan-Update-Committee
Link to article on Retention Ponds: https://builderbaron.com/retention-ponds/
Link to Retention Ponds vs Detention Ponds: https://www.manheimtownship.org/1173/Detention-vs-Retention-Basin#:~:text=A%20detention%20basin%2Fpond%20temporarily,designed%20to%20permanently%20hold%20water
Link to the Meet the Candidates at the McKownville Neighborhood Association meeting on 10/26/23: https://youtu.be/YdvWHdIL7IM
Link to Town of Guilderland Solar Law: https://ecode360.com/31716072
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GCRG Virtual Meeting
The Agenda for this open meeting of the GCRG has yet to be announced.
1- Greetings, Introduction of Attendees, Review of Agenda add topics.
2- Meetings, Projects and Issues of Concern
3- Open Agenda
Following the open GCRG meeting the Steering Committee will have a private meeting.
If you would like to join the GCRG Steering Committee or if there is something you would like to discuss during our public meeting, please let us know through our Contact Us form.
The GCRG typically meets first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00 PM. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic we are meeting virtually. GCRG meetings are open to anyone who wishes to be involved and help support the group or just desires to have a better understanding of the development of the town.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 5 new cases for consideration, all of which are Public Hearings:
New Cases:
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Grant Hill Rd. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit a 2-lot subdivision of 80 acres with a 1.9 acre undersized lot.
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119 Route 146. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a privacy fence in a front yard exceeding 4 feet in height.
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5900 Veeder Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 6ft high privacy fencing in a front yard.
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19 Seeley Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 8ft high fencing.
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5 Carriage Hill Lane. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of an in-ground pool in a side yard.
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GCRG Virtual Meeting
The Agenda for this open meeting of the GCRG has yet to be announced.
1- Greetings, Introduction of Attendees, Review of Agenda add topics.
2- Meetings, Projects and Issues of Concern
3- Open Agenda
Following the open GCRG meeting the Steering Committee will have a private meeting.
If you would like to join the GCRG Steering Committee or if there is something you would like to discuss during our public meeting, please let us know through our Contact Us form.
The GCRG typically meets first and third Mondays of every month at 7:00 PM. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic we are meeting virtually. GCRG meetings are open to anyone who wishes to be involved and help support the group or just desires to have a better understanding of the development of the town.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 5 new cases for consideration, all of which are Public Hearings:
New Cases:
-
Grant Hill Rd. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit a 2-lot subdivision of 80 acres with a 1.9 acre undersized lot.
-
119 Route 146. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a privacy fence in a front yard exceeding 4 feet in height.
-
5900 Veeder Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 6ft high privacy fencing in a front yard.
-
19 Seeley Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 8ft high fencing.
-
5 Carriage Hill Lane. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of an in-ground pool in a side yard.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 5 new cases for consideration, all of which are Public Hearings:
New Cases:
-
Grant Hill Rd. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit a 2-lot subdivision of 80 acres with a 1.9 acre undersized lot.
-
119 Route 146. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a privacy fence in a front yard exceeding 4 feet in height.
-
5900 Veeder Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 6ft high privacy fencing in a front yard.
-
19 Seeley Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 8ft high fencing.
-
5 Carriage Hill Lane. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of an in-ground pool in a side yard.
Read More
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The agenda for this Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals can be found here. There are 5 new cases for consideration, all of which are Public Hearings:
New Cases:
-
Grant Hill Rd. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit a 2-lot subdivision of 80 acres with a 1.9 acre undersized lot.
-
119 Route 146. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of a privacy fence in a front yard exceeding 4 feet in height.
-
5900 Veeder Road. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 6ft high privacy fencing in a front yard.
-
19 Seeley Drive. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of 8ft high fencing.
-
5 Carriage Hill Lane. Public Hearing for an area variance to permit the installation of an in-ground pool in a side yard.
Read More
About the GCRG
Find out about our organization, our mission, our work with town residents and how you can get involved.
Learn More About The Current Development in Guilderland
We try to track and understand each of the new developments proposed in Guilderland, and how you can join us at town meetings to participate in the public review and approval process. Click the link below to view projects we are currently tracking.
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