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Indoor children’s play center seeks change of use at Tanger Outlets; board reserves decision pending fire-marshal items
Summary
Owner Elker Casictus asked the board to permit a change-of-use from retail to indoor recreation at a unit in a Deer Park outlet center. The board asked for fire marshal follow-up and details about staffing, capacity and operations; the hearing was closed and decision reserved pending the fire marshal’s report.
Elker Casictus, owner of Go Playland, told the Zoning Board he seeks to convert a retail space at the Tanger outlet in Deer Park to an indoor children’s recreation facility serving ages 1–10, offering play structures, slides and birthday parties. Casictus said hours would align with mall hours (approximately 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and that normal shifts would have two employees with additional staff for busy periods.
Board members questioned staffing, capacity and safety: Casictus said parents remain inside the facility and sign liability waivers and that the typical on-duty staffing is two employees per shift, increasing to three or four for busier periods. The fire marshal’s report arrived late the afternoon of the meeting; Casictus said he has spoken with the fire marshal and will address all requested items.
The board closed the hearing and reserved decision while keeping the record open for the fire marshal’s report and any follow-up safety details. The record includes planning and environmental-control memos dated Sept. 8 and Sept. 17, 2025, respectively, and a fire marshal report dated Sept. 18, 2025.
