Stewart's Shops Route 67 Redevelopment Variance (ZBA2026-004)

801 & 809 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Approved

What is it? · Identity & scale

Project type: Commercial
Review stage: Approved

Who & what? · Context & documents

Developer / applicant entity: Stewart's Shops Corp.
Reviewing board: Zoning Board of Appeals

Site notes

Standalone Zoning Board of Appeals action (ZBA2026-004) for parcels 228.-3-55 and 228.-3-23. Following an August 5, 2026 review and Saratoga County Planning Board referral, the Town of Ballston on September 2, 2026 issued a Negative Declaration, closed the public hearing, and unanimously approved an granting 62% lot coverage (where 40% is maximum permitted) and temporary dual-use authorization tied to an existing life estate for replacement of the Stewart's Shop and gasoline station.

Source

Town of Ballston Zoning Board of Appeals Sept 2, 2026 Minutes· Sep 2, 2026

Public record & decisions

Applicant Claims

Modernizes existing convenience store and fuel station at prime Route 67 intersection while consolidating adjacent parcels.

Staff / Agency Concerns

Lot coverage relief of 22 percentage points (62% vs 40% limit) and temporary allowance of two uses until life estate expiration; Saratoga County Planning Board returned negative declaration of countywide impact.

Public Testimony

Public hearing closed at 6:35 PM on 2026-09-02 with no adverse public testimony recorded.