McKesson Parkway Multi-Unit Residential Development
Summary
Four four-story buildings would bring 144 housing units plus a clubhouse to McKesson Parkway. The environmental review is on hold until a zoning variance is decided.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 16
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 5 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
New rental housing could add residents and spending to the area, though costs to the town aren't yet known.
Future tenants seeking new housing, and the project's developers if approved.
Nearby residents have not yet been heard on potential traffic, density, and height impacts.
Mentions & discussions (16)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — November 18, 2026
A developer wants to merge two parcels and build 144 apartments — nearly double the 73 units zoning allows on the 6.1-acre site — with buildings 15 feet over the height limit. The Zoning Board will hear public comment on whether to grant the variances before any vote.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — October 28, 2026
Four four-story buildings would bring 144 housing units plus a clubhouse to McKesson Parkway. The environmental review is on hold until a zoning variance is decided.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — October 21, 2026
A proposal to merge two parcels and build 144 apartments — nearly double the 73 units zoning allows, with 50-foot buildings — has now been tabled three times because the applicant keeps missing meetings. The board warned it may withdraw the case if he doesn't appear in November.
Traffic Safety Commission - Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026
Developers are proposing a major apartment complex consisting of four 4-story buildings and a clubhouse, requiring rezoning from retail business to residential apartments along with several variances.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting — October 8, 2026
A proposed 160-unit apartment complex on McKesson returned with an updated traffic study showing manageable traffic impacts, leading to a recommendation for approval.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — September 30, 2026
An application for a 144-unit residential complex sparked discussions regarding traffic safety, left-hand turns onto Union Road, and pedestrian access. The committee tabled the project to allow the applicant to finalize zoning board variances and updated traffic studies.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — September 16, 2026
A proposal to build a 144-unit residential complex with multiple height and density variances was tabled for a second month pending a traffic study.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting — September 10, 2026
The town is making sure a proposed 160-unit apartment complex won't cause major traffic jams by requiring an updated traffic study before moving forward.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — August 26, 2026
A developer wants to build 160 new apartments across four buildings along with a clubhouse on McKesson Parkway. The committee recommended approval for the project, though final steps are waiting on a traffic study.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — August 19, 2026
A developer wants to merge parcels on McKesson Parkway to build a 144-unit residential complex, which needs several density and height variances. The board tabled the project so the developer can update their traffic study.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting — August 13, 2026
Developers proposed a 144-unit residential housing complex in four 4-story buildings with a clubhouse. The board tabled the project to review traffic impacts and ensure ZBA variances match the updated design.
Conservation Advisory Council - Regular Meeting — August 12, 2026
The board reviewed green space percentages and landscaping plans for a proposed 160-unit apartment complex on McKesson Parkway. The project includes maples, honey locusts, crabapple trees, and ornamental plantings alongside planned open space.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — July 29, 2026
A proposal to build 160 new residential apartment units across four buildings and a clubhouse aims to expand local housing options.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — June 17, 2026
A developer sought sweeping zoning variances to squeeze a 160-unit apartment complex onto 6.1 acres on McKesson Parkway, more than doubling allowed density and falling short on parking. The zoning board unanimously rejected the project, citing severe overcrowding concerns and inadequate parking spaces.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — May 27, 2026
A developer is seeking to build a 160-unit residential complex across four four-story buildings with an accessory clubhouse near the Galleria mall area. The project requires multiple area variances for height, density, and parking, and is coordinating with DEC and county environmental reviews.
Environmental Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting — January 28, 2026
A proposal to rezone property from retail business to residential apartments to allow a multi-family housing development near the Walden Galleria mall.
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