VILLAGE HALL
                                Village of Colonie                             2 THUNDER ROAD
                             PLANNING COMMISSION                              COLONIE, NY 12205
                                       ALBANY COUNTY                            (518) 869-7562
                                         NEW YORK                             FAX (518) 464-0389

                                                                                    email:
                                                                            ahart@colonievillage.org

                                      MINUTES
                                TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
                                       6:30 P.M.
                           VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Colonie Planning Commission was held on
Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

ROLL CALL:            Chairman               Chris Dennis

                      Commissioners:         John Martin
                                             Peter Chudzinski
                                             Kenny Hart
                                             Dan Judge
                                             Jim Splonskowski
                                             Mark Keegan, alternate

                      Village Attorney:      Victor Caponera
                      Village Engineer:      R.J. Laberge (Absent)

                      Code Enforcement:      Steve Meservey (Absent)

Acting Chairman Martin opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Hart led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Chairman Dennis entered the meeting and stated that Commissioner Keegan will be a
full voting member for this meeting. The Commission reviewed the regular meeting minutes from
December 15, 2020. Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.
Commissioner Hart seconded the motion.

VOTE: Unanimous to approve the December 15, 2020 meeting minutes as amended.

APPLICANT:                                           18 COMPUTER DRIVE WEST STE. 100
                                                              ROHAN & DELANCEY, P.C
                                                            (CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY)

Chairman Dennis stated that neither the property owner nor the applicant were present. The
property owner requested that the application be reviewed since the Commission is familiar with
the property and occupancy. Chairman Dennis stated that the application is for a change of
occupancy at 18 Computer Dr. West suite 100 and is proposing a law firm that specializes in Real
Estate closings. Chairman Dennis stated that this business is currently operating out of 5 Computer
Drive West suite 200. There are no proposals for expansion or renovation.
VILLAGE OF COLONIE                                                                January 5, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION

Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve Rohan & DeLancey, P.C at 18 Computer Drive
West suite 100. Commissioner Hart seconded the motion.

VOTE: Unanimous to approve the application as presented.

DISCUSSION:

Coordinator Hart stated that the site plan application for DePaula at 1586 Central Ave was removed
from the agenda at the applicant request. The applicant needed to provide more information per
Engineer Laberge’s review letter. Chairman Dennis stated that he wanted to see more information
on the height of the proposed berms in front of the nine new proposed parking spaces.

There was a question as to whether or not the grease containers located on 1770 Central Avenue
had been relocated. Commissioner Chudzinski stated they had not. Attorney Caponera updated the
Commission on his interaction with the property’s attorney regarding the grease containers. The
Commission is awaiting a new submittal to address this issue.

Commissioner Martin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hart seconded the
motion.

VOTE: Unanimous to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,


Alexandra M. Hart
Planning Coordinator
Village of Colonie




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