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Developer presents Hampton Inn plan; hotel to break ground in September with 92 rooms, developer says closing will cover back taxes
Summary
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee reviewed site plans for a new Hampton Inn by Hilton near Stewart’s. The developer said site plans are 95% complete, construction would start mid-September with a 14–15 month schedule, and the closing will pay $711,000 in back taxes to make the county whole.
The Greene County Economic Development and Tourism Committee heard a presentation on a proposed Hampton Inn by Hilton to be built near the Stewart’s convenience store.
Jay, identified in the meeting as a principal with the developer (referred to in materials as Gastiologic), presented design packets and said the site plan has received preliminary town approval and is roughly 95% complete. “We are just a prototype building… we are looking to start site work, hopefully, in mid-September,” Jay said. He estimated a construction schedule of about 14 to 15 months from groundbreaking.
The plan calls for a 92-room Hampton Inn with a pool and a small conference room. The developer said the hotel will not pursue an on-site liquor license and will not include a full-service restaurant, although the developer indicated they will market an adjacent pad for restaurant development. Jay said the hotel would offer complimentary breakfast and a small 24-hour pantry for guests.
On financing and fiscal matters, the developer said the property closing will generate a payment of approximately $711,000 to the county to cover back taxes. The developer also said they purchased 21,000 in sewer capacity credits; county staff explained those credits will be placed into a capital fund for future sewer maintenance rather than used for immediate repairs.
Committee members asked about roof access and emergency services access because the building rises to about 60 feet; the developer said roof access and circulation were coordinated with local services and incorporated into the design. The committee did not vote on the hotel project at the meeting; the developer said final approvals remain subject to town sign-offs and planning-board comments.
