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Albany County planning commission tables Mitchell zoning change after neighbors, commissioners raise notice, density and road concerns
Summary
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to table a request by Jason Mitchell (ZDA‑0125) to change a 9.3‑acre parcel at 38 West Street from Ranchette to Small Lot Residential, directing staff to explore notice, road/right‑of‑way and alternative subdivision options with the applicant.
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission on April 2025 voted to table a proposed zoning‑district amendment by applicant Jason Mitchell (ZDA‑0125) that would have changed a property at 38 West Street from Ranchette to Small‑Lot Residential. The commission asked county staff to work with the applicant on road/right‑of‑way and notice issues before the item returns.
The commission’s staff report said the application was complete and that planning staff believed the proposed zoning change ‘‘generally follows the suggestions of the Albany County comprehensive plan’’ and is compatible with surrounding residential land uses. The parcel’s legal description and application in the file identify the applicant as Jason Mitchell and the owner entity as JM Construction and Real Estate LLC.
At the public hearing neighbors and local professionals raised property‑specific concerns. Several nearby residents said they bought lots in the subdivision…
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