Developers seek building‑level certificates of occupancy for Shops at Woodbury; board reviews phasing plan

Representatives for The Shops at Woodbury told the Village of Woodbury Planning Board that they want the project’s phasing plan clarified so the building department can issue certificates of occupancy (COs) for individual buildings rather than waiting for the entire site to be complete. Developers said two businesses are already operating, Starbucks is close to opening, and the submitted phasing materials break the project into building‑level phases to permit occupancy of a finished building when other buildings remain under construction.

Why it matters: allowing building‑level COs would let tenants open earlier and reduce commercial disruption, but it requires explicit agreement from the village building department, completed phasing documentation, and confirmation that required off‑site infrastructure and safety measures are in place.

What the applicants proposed and staff concerns: Anthony Miranda, attorney with Cuddy & Feder, and project consultants said they…