I didn't get a chance to write a preview of Wednesday's Planning Board meeting for Wednesday's paper, but there will be a meeting (if you're wondering why, it's because when given the choice between writing about politics and development I've almost always chosen politics.)

But, since the meeting is happening, I thought it bore mentioning here. This will be the last meeting before the board takes it's customary August break. Only three applications on the agenda, none of which should be too contentious.

The most interesting, I think, item on tomorrow's agenda comes as the last item, as a staff discussion. At tonight's City Council meeting, the body voted to apply for open space preservation money from the county to to purchase 5 acres on Kaydeross Avenue East, to preserve existing public access to Kayderosseras Creek. The purchase would cost about $60,000, with the city contributing up to half, if it is successful in securing a county grant.

The Planning Board agenda does not offer any hints about what, exactly, will be discussed, but it should be interesting nonetheless.

As far as the regular agenda:

First up, we have the proposed development at 60 Weibel Avenue. Applicant Landmark RES LLC, represented by the LA Group, are proposing to build 20,000 square feet of commercial space, 65 one-bedroom residential units and 110 two-bedroom units in a collection of buildings on a 12.6-acre parcel.

Although the parcel is zoned T-4, urban neighborhood, it is hard to imagine intensive development in the suburban-feeling Wilton. For more back ground on the project, read this story. The application is coming for a continued public hearing.

Next up, we have a proposed cell tower off of Route 50. The tower, which is designed to address a dead spot between Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa, is coming before the board for a site plan review.

Previously, the tower was the subject of a joint meeting of all three of the city's land use boards.

Finally, there is a public hearing regarding a special use permit for 129-135 Maple Avenue , in a T-5 zone. The property is currently occupied by two Victorian buildings, which house rental units. Development of a larger building has been proposed for the site, which is across Rock Street from the Old Bryant Inn.