Development News for Plattsburgh, New York

Planning Board Approves Garage Rehab Project, Discusses Environmental Concerns

The Planning Board reviewed a returning application for historic site review concerning the "132 Court Street Garage Rehab" project. The scope of work includes straightening the existing carriage garage, replacing rotting wood, footers, and foundation, and repaving the driveway. Discussions focused on potential removal of second-floor exterior doors, the preservation of historical elements like the half-circle window and wood ornamentation, and the condition of the concrete floor regarding potential hazardous materials. The board considered adding conditions to the approval to ensure any modifications, such as door removal or damage repairs, are done in-kind, and to prevent future referrals back to the board for exterior changes. The board ultimately approved the resolution with these conditions. Additionally, a separate discussion arose regarding potential environmental contamination sites in the city, referencing a 1981 leak and a 2015 consultant report, prompting questions about updated resources and the completeness of existing environmental assessments for future planning and SEQR decisions.