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OVERVIEW

The Planning Board is charged with making recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council on all matters affecting the physical development of the City of Beacon, including consulting on the comprehensive plan and its implementation.

The Board processes applications for site plan approvals, special use permits and subdivisions in accordance with zoning laws established in City of Beacon Code Section 223 – Zoning.

The Planning Board also serves as the architectural review board.

The Planning Board consists of seven regular members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council.

The Planning Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the courtroom located in the Municipal Center unless otherwise posted.

Please see City of Beacon Planning Board Rules of Procedure

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP

  • John Gunn, Board Chair
  • J. Randall Williams
  • James Vermeulen
  • Kevin Byrne
  • Karen Quiana
  • Len Warner
  • David Jensen

 

The planning Board consists of seven members. If there are any vacancies and you wish to apply, please visit https://beaconny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Blank_Committee_Application_Fillable-4.pdf

Planning Board Training Sessions

2022 Training Sessions

  • Rules and Procedures (1-11-22)
  • Traffic Calming on Main Street (2-8-22)
  • Heat Island Effects (3-8-22)
  • Main Street Access and Future Training Topics (4-12-22)
  • Main Street Advisory Board Report and Future Training Sessions (5-10-22)
  • Dutchess County Needs Assessments (6-14-22)
  • CAC Presentation with the DEC (9-13-22)
  • Civics and Planning Board Jurisdiction (11-10-22)
  • SEQRA Presentation (12-13-22)

2023 Training Sessions

  • Rules & Procedures (1-10-23)

CONTACT

  • Mercedes Perez, Planning Board Secretary
  • 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508
  • (845) 838 5002
  • mperez@beaconny.gov

RESOURCES

2025 Meeting Dates

Agendas & Minutes
Draft Zoning Presentation
Meeting Videos
Zoning Map
Dutchess County Planning & Development

CONTACT US

  • 1 Municipal Plaza
  • 845-838-5000
  • 845-838-5012
  • cityofbeacon@beaconny.gov

Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
Payments accepted until 3:30PM

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