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Town of Bethlehem · week of October 31, 2026

Planning Commission approves Minutes of October 6, 2026 Meeting

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What changed in Town of Bethlehem

Development activity

  • Porter Mixed Use, 308 Glenmont Rd

    308 Glenmont Rd, Glenmont, NY

    Andrew Porter wants to convert a single-family building into mixed use — commercial below, an apartment above.

    tabled · still tabled

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  • 200 West Yard Road Warehouse Reapproval

    200 West Yard Road, Feura Bush, NY

    The board re-approved the site plan for a 114,675 sq.ft. warehouse that was originally approved in February 2024 but never built within the two-year deadline.

    approved · still approved

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  • Montania Deck Variance

    4 Farmington Court

    Montagna wants a 12-by-22-foot rear deck 5 feet 6 inches into the required 25-foot rear setback.

    approved (4-0) · still approved

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  • 240 Bender Lane pole barn

    240 Bender Lane

    A new application for a pole barn accessory structure that doesn't meet zoning code; the public hearing was scheduled for November 18, 2026.

    Discussed — no decision yet

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  • Hodge Addition Variance

    4 Alden Court

    Hodge wants an 18-by-18-foot first-floor addition with master suite and laundry, taking lot coverage to 22.07 percent versus a 20 percent cap.

    approved (4-0) · still approved

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Also discussed

  • Proposed pole barn at 240 Bender Lane

    Neu and Sargus want a pole barn accessory structure that doesn't meet zoning requirements. The public hearing is set for November 18, 2026.

    What it means: The applicants, if approved, would get an accessory barn on their property.

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  • Residential deck variance at 4 Farmington Court

    A homeowner wants a 12-by-22-foot rear deck that sits 5 feet 6 inches into the required 25-foot rear setback, next to a cemetery. The board found it won't be visible from the street or harm neighbors, and granted the variance.

    What it means: The Montagna family gets a usable backyard lounge space.

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  • Aging-in-place addition variance at 4 Alden Court

    The Hodges want to replace a steep Cape Cod staircase and cramped bathroom with a first-floor master suite, pushing lot coverage 2.07 percent (170 square feet) over the cap. The board approved it, citing the safety benefits of aging in place.

    What it means: The Hodges get a safe, single-floor living arrangement to stay in their home.

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  • 200 West Yard Road Warehouse Reapproval

    A 114,675-square-foot warehouse in Feura Bush got its site plan re-approved after the original 2024 approval lapsed when construction never started within two years. The plan set is unchanged from 2024; the project can now move toward permits and construction.

    What it means: The applicant, WY Industrial, LLC, which regains a valid site plan approval and can pursue building permits.

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  • Porter Mixed Use Conversion at 308 Glenmont Rd

    Andrew Porter wants to turn a single-family building into commercial space downstairs with an apartment upstairs, but the project hit snags over parking he built without approval, a revocable letter from Glenmont Abbey instead of a permanent easement, driveway and sign placement over the sewer easement, and missing stormwater analysis. The board tabled it so the applicant can respond to engineering comments.

    What it means: The applicant hopes to open a business with a second-floor apartment; the neighborhood could gain a small commercial option.

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What's coming, and the deadline

  • Planning Commission · Tuesday, November 17

    Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.

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  • Planning Commission · Tuesday, December 1

    Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.

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