“Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Superior Self-Storage Expansion will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the expansion of self storage units into a field to the rear (north) of the existing facility. The expansion requires a lot line … [Read more…]
“Section 271 Planning board, creation, appointment 1. Authorization. The town board of each town is hereby authorized by local law or ordinance, to create a planning board consisting of five or seven members and shall, by resolution, appoint the members of such board and designate the chairperson thereof. In the absence of a chairperson … [Read more…]
“New York State Senate Section 272-A Town comprehensive plan 1. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature hereby finds and determines that: (a) Significant decisions and actions affecting the immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth and development of the state and its communities are made by local governments. (b) Among the most important powers and … [Read more…]
February 21, 2019 NEW BUSINESS pages 2 and 3 “#19-09 Mariaville Materials LLC: SBL# 33.00-2-3.7, (R-2) located at 11814 Mariaville Rd is seeking a Special Use Permit under Local Law # 7-2017 of the Town of Duanesburg Zoning Ordinance. Mike Cuchiara and Chris Knox gave their presentation to the Board. The purposed project will be … [Read more…]
“Troy-based Eden Renewables has proposed building a solar farm that would more closely resemble the company’s namesake than most energy generating projects. The renewable energy firm wants to purchase 58 acres of the former Pine Brook Golf Course at 280 S. Main St. and build a 32-acre 7.5 MWP solar farm capable of supplying … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Robert Payst Application will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the an application for a minor subdivision. The project is located in the Town of Duanesburg, New York. Contact: Dale Warner, Town of … [Read more…]
“A Pennsylvania-based renewable energy company is planning a 2.5-megawatt solar array on vacant farmland that could produce enough electricity for about 1,500 customers. RER Energy Group, of Reading, wants to construct the 15-acre facility on about 81 acres on Duanesburg Road, near Youngs and Gage roads. It would employ more than 8,200 southerly-facing solar … [Read more…]
“Negative Declaration Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Onyx Renewable Partners, L.P. – Special Use Permit will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves a proposal proposes to install and operate a new 2.0 megawatt photo voltaic (PV) solar array on … [Read more…]
“Bill and Cyndi Miner’s battle with the Town of Duanesburg, over placement of a giant propane tank less than 200′ from their home, is a tale that could happen to any of us. It shows how much we have to lose if those in charge of interpreting and enforcing zoning and safety laws break … [Read more…]
“Third Department’s View The Third Department has taken a difference view of the issue. For example, in Stankavich v. Town of Duanesburg Planning Bd., 7 the planning board of the upstate Town of Duanesburg granted a special use permit to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, doing business as Cellular One, which allowed it to construct … [Read more…]