Contractor Yard Proposal at 634 Route 146

Expressed strong opposition, warning that motor oil spills could contaminate groundwater and that the massive scale of the project would devastate neighborhood housing values and rural aesthetics.

Argued that the development contradicts the master plan by disrupting the unique residential open space along Route 146 between Guilderland Center and Altamont.

Speaking for Historic Altamont, he noted the site is within a planned greenway and conservation overlay district protecting the Helderberg viewshed and contains historical Revolutionary War gravesites.

Highlighted severe traffic safety issues on Weaver Road, noting it is heavily used as a cut-through by speeding vehicles, and worried about 24-hour lighting, noise, and leaking equipment fluids.