Development News for Bethlehem, New York

Bethlehem Zoning Board Tables Senior Housing Project Hearing for Notification Issues

A public hearing was reopened for a request submitted by Whiteman, Osterman, and Hanna on behalf of WAWEB LLC at 152 Rockefeller Road, concerning a proposed senior housing project. The project intends to consist of 90 dwelling units, exceeding the maximum density of 68 units by 22. It also features a building height of 37.33 feet (2.33 feet over the 35-foot maximum), a front yard setback of 22.9 feet (12.1 feet short of the 35-foot requirement), and a deficiency of three off-street parking spots. The lot is in the multifamily zoning district. Due to issues with resident notification, the public hearing was tabled.

Bethlehem Zoning Board Approves Multiple Resolutions, Denies Reconsideration Request

The Town of Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals approved a resolution for 47 University Place. The board also approved an amended resolution for 81 Fairlawn Drive to correct the spelling of Joseph Martell's last name. Finally, a resolution for 50 Adams Place was approved. A subsequent request for reconsideration of the decision for 50 Adams Place, submitted by Mrs. Drybush, was made but failed to proceed as no board member made a motion to entertain the reconsideration, resulting in no further action on the matter.

Bethlehem Zoning Board Accepts Application for Addition at 619 Wemple Road, Sets Hearing

The Town of Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals accepted an application submitted by EP Land Services on behalf of BVK Incorporated for a proposed 6,000 square foot addition at 619 Wemple Road. The addition does not meet town zoning requirements. The board set a public hearing for this application for June 17th, 2026.

Bethlehem Zoning Board Tables Hearings, Approves Resolutions, Denies Reconsideration

The Town of Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals considered an application for a fence at 30 Manor Drive and a senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Road. Both public hearings were tabled due to issues with resident notification. Additionally, the board accepted an application for an addition at 619 Wemple Road and set a public hearing for June 17th, 2026. Three resolutions were approved: one for 47 University Place, an amended resolution for 81 Fairlawn Drive correcting a name spelling, and one for 50 Adams Place. A request for reconsideration for the 50 Adams Place decision was made but failed to garner a motion, thus no reconsideration will occur. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.