Planning Department
The Village of Saranac Lake has a professional planning department to help property owners get the most out of their property while still following the land use and zoning regulations within the Village of Saranac Lake.
About
The Planning Department is entrusted with guiding development by reviewing projects for land use and zoning issues in the Village of Saranac Lake. The Planning Department is usually the first stop in building or establishing a development in the Village.
Planning & Zoning Services
The Planning Department provides planning & zoning services for the Village including:
- Preparation of land use ordinances and regulations
- Assistance to property owners with zoning questions
- Enforcement of the Village of Saranac Lake Development Code
Development Board
The Planning Department provides plan review, technical assistance and support for the Development Board. The Development Board is a group of professionals in related fields that come together monthly to review larger or more complex residential and commercial projects. Each proposal is different and may or may not require Development Board review.
| Board Member | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Allie Pelletieri, Chair | 4/2024 |
| Meg Cantwell-Jackson | 4/2026 |
| Adam Harris | 4/2026 |
| Paul Herrmann | 4/2023 |
| Rick Weber | 4/2024 |
| Bill Domenico, Alternate | 4/2025 |
| Dan Reilly, Alternate | 4/2025 |
The Development Board has the following powers and duties:
- Reviews and makes determinations on site plan and special use permit applications.
- Hears and determines requests for variances and appeals of orders, requirements, decisions, interpretations or determinations.
- Approves all plats showing any streets or highways within the Village.
- Prepares, reviews and recommends changes to the Zoning Map and the Village of Saranac Lake Development Code.
Development Board Meetings
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday September 6, 2022 at 5:00pm. The meeting agenda will be posted no later than the Thursday before the meeting.
The Development Board meets in the Village Board Room. To enter the building, use the single door entrance at the front of the Town of Harrietstown Town Hall, in between the UPS drop box and Rice Furniture. The Village Board Room is located on the second floor of the building. Meeting time is 5:00pm.
Contact the Village offices today to introduce your upcoming project to the Planning Department. Village of Saranac Lake, 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, call (518)891-4150 ext. 235 or email comdev@saranaclakeny.gov to get in touch with Jamie Konkoski, Community Development Director.
Development Board Calendar
The Development Board Meets the FIRST TUESDAY of every month starting at 5pm in the Village Board Room, located at 39 Main St., Suite 9, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
Development Board Documents
Recently Approved Projects
Parkview Development, Site Plan Review for Mixed Use and Residential buildings at 120 Broadway
McEneany, Minor two lot Subdivision at 28 Glenwood Dr.
Schwartzberg/Black Mountain Architecture, Site Plan Review for office space at 16 Academy
Saranac Lake Brewing Company, LLC, Site Plan Amendment for a brewpub at 79 Woodruff St.
HES Ventures, Minor two lot Subdivision at 33 Depot St.
Schwartzberg/Black Mountain Architecture, Area Variance for office space at 16 Academy
Saranac Waterfront Lodge, Site plan amendment at 250 Lake Flower Ave.