“For those communities concerned about the prospect of large solar panel arrays taking up acres of space, threatening the environment and spoiling the view, the town of Glenville is an example of how good government planning, stringent local review and public input can make a difference. The town’s Planning & Zoning Commission earlier this … [Read more…]
“An expiring moratorium adopted by Glenville lawmakers two years ago preventing the installation of large-scale solar arrays in certain parts of town may be extended through 2025. Lawmakers first approved the moratorium in 2022, effectively blocking the construction of large-scale solar arrays in the town’s Solar Energy Farm Overlay District, which was established in … [Read more…]
“It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the British royal family enjoys many lavish homes around the United Kingdom. From Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle, there’s no shortage of beautiful places for Queen Elizabeth and her brood to enjoy, either as official residences or vacation spots. . . … [Read more…]
“The Duchess of Cornwall’s neighbours have been granted planning permission to build a holiday let accessed by the private road to her Wiltshire mansion. Camilla, 74, who has in the past complained three times about renovations on the property next door, now faces the prospect of having to rub shoulders with Airbnb-style tourists. The … [Read more…]
“Four months after deciding in September to hire an expert firm to evaluate whether solar developers Eden Renewables application for a Public Utility Variance is complete, the Gloversville Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-0 Tuesday night to hire Crawford & Associates Engineering & Land Surveying for a price not to exceed $10,000. Now — … [Read more…]
“The Common Council is set to vote Tuesday to refer to the City Planning Board a rezoning request for a 1.46-acre piece of the former Pine Brook Golf course parcel. John Antonucci, the owner of Antonucci’s Wholesale Produce & Seafood, said he would like the city to rezone the 1.46 acres from being zoned … [Read more…]
“The public hearing on a request to rezone three recently subdivided portions of the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street from residential to commercial was continued this week and will remain open later this month as the city’s attorney finalizes language with the applicant regarding the proposed use of the property … [Read more…]
“The Common Council on Tuesday will conduct a public hearing on a request to rezone three recently subdivided portions of the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street from residential to commercial. Approval of the request through passage of a local law would allow developers to pursue possible Planning Board approval to … [Read more…]
“The city Planning Board on Tuesday resumed its review of a subdivision application seeking to divide the former Pine Brook Golf Club on South Main Street into four parcels. The resulting center parcel is eyed for the development of a solar farm, requiring additional board consideration as developers plan to subsequently request that the … [Read more…]
“Massive public protest over a proposed solar farm that could mar the view of the Helderberg escarpment — 1,300 people signed a petition — led the town to draft new solar legislation, which the petitioners feared might be undermined by recommendations from the planning board or town planner. Tuesday night, Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber … [Read more…]