Albion Planning Board Sets Public Hearing for Brown Street Subdivision
The Village of Albion Planning Board has scheduled a public hearing for September 11 to review a minor subdivision application for a property on Brown Street. The board also approved minutes from their previous July meeting during a brief session on Thursday.
●Scheduled a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 111 Brown St. for Sept. 11, 2025 (Unanimous vote).
●Approved meeting minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting (Unanimous vote).
The Albion Village Planning Board took its first formal look Thursday at a proposal to subdivide a property on Brown Street, setting a date for residents to weigh in on the project.
During a brief session at the Village Board Room, the board scheduled a public hearing for September 11 to review a minor subdivision application for 111 Brown St. The property is identified on the village tax map as 62.19-3-1.
The hearing is scheduled to take place at 5:00 p.m., immediately prior to the board's next regular meeting.
Minor subdivisions in the Village of Albion generally involve the division of a parcel into smaller lots. While the specifics of the proposal—including the number of new lots or the intent of the development—were not detailed in the minutes provided, the September hearing will offer the first opportunity for public comment and board questions regarding the site plan.
Board Chair Karen Conn presided over the meeting, joined by members Janet Navarra and Jeff Holler. Chris Kinter, the village's Chief Executive Officer, was also present.
In other business, the board formally approved the minutes from its previous regular meeting held on July 10, 2025.
The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Board is set for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Board Room. Residents interested in the Brown Street proposal are encouraged to attend to hear details and provide feedback.
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●• Planning Board public hearing held Tuesday, March 25, 2025; hearing on a proposed subdivision at 334 Hamilton Street (Tax Map 73.13-1-6 & 73.13-1-2.2) opened and closed within a minute with no public comment.
●• The board unanimously voted to become Lead Agency for SEQR review of the subdivision and to send the application to Orleans County Planning Board.
●• Chair Karen Conn reported that Mayor Angel Javier is seeking significant progress on the Comprehensive Plan within the next year and has approved the Planning Board meeting up to twice a month, combined with the Comprehensive Plan Committee.
●• The board adjourned at 5:21 p.m.; the next regular meeting is Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
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●• Planning Board meeting held Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Chair Karen Conn; Jeff Holler, Samuel Robinson and CEO Chris Kinter also present.
●• The board unanimously approved the minutes of its Dec. 8, 2025 meeting.
●• No public hearings or site-plan reviews were on the agenda.
●• The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.; the next regular meeting is Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
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●• Planning Board meeting held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026; five members of the public spoke against tractor-trailer delivery traffic tied to a proposed business at 327 East Avenue (tax map 73.11-1-50.1).
●• Rather than closing the public hearing, the board voted to adjourn it to the next regular meeting, March 12, 2026.
●• The board unanimously voted to serve as Lead Agency for SEQR review of the site plan.
●• The board voted to send the site plan to Orleans County Planning Board for review.
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