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
Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2026 Meeting
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Watch this moment →SEQR Classification and Negative Declaration — WY Industrial Warehouse (SPA 347)
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Watch this moment →Site Plan Re-Approval (SPA 347) — WY Industrial Warehouse, 200 West Yard Rd
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Watch this moment →Porter Mixed Use, 308 Glenmont Rd — Tabled
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Watch this moment →Area Variance 26-01000010 — John Montagna, 4 Farmington Ct. (deck)
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Watch this moment →Area Variance 26-01000011 — Kenneth Hodge, 4 Alden Ct. (addition)
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Watch this moment →Neu & Sargus — 240 Bender Lane — public hearing scheduled
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Watch this moment →Approval of October 21, 2026 meeting minutes
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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
Track this project →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
Track this project →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
Track this project →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
Track this project →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.
Follow this issue →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.
Follow this issue →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.
Follow this issue →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.
Follow this issue →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.
Check back here →Planning Commission · Tuesday, December 1
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
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