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Planning board conditionally approves Northern Bear Pet Food site plan with log‑pile, RV conditions
Summary
The board voted to adopt a conditional resolution approving Norden Mordam Enterprises LLC (Northern Bear Pet Food) major site plan, subject to complying with prior site‑plan conditions, town engineer memos, DOH triggers, and new conditions to address a log pile and an RV on site.
The Town of Goshen Planning Board voted to adopt a conditional approval resolution for Norden Mordam Enterprises LLC, doing business as Northern Bear Pet Food Supply, for a retail/service site at New York State Route 17M.
What the board approved: The board approved an amended major site plan by resolution with multiple conditions drawn from prior approvals and the town engineer’s review. The resolution, as read into the record, incorporates conditions from a 1983 site‑plan approval, the zoning board of appeals decision dated April 15, 2025, and the town engineer’s memorandum dated November 27, 2024.
Conditions and outstanding items: The resolution sets specific conditions including: compliance with prior signed plans and any amendments; adherence to the town engineer’s memorandum; lighting limited to 0.1 foot‑candles at the property line with full‑cutoff fixtures and IDA‑compliant fixtures; orderly management of outdoor storage; and a Department of Health trigger requiring DOH approval if an average of 25 individuals are on‑site at least 60 days per year.
Inspector requests: The building inspector requested two additional conditions be added to the resolution. First, a log pile on the property must be addressed so it meets the New York State Fire Code prior to final plan signing; the inspector asked that the board condition the requirement as part of the site‑plan approval rather than leaving it solely to building‑permit review. Second, an existing trailer/RV that has been on site for roughly three years must either be removed or relocated behind the building into a legal parking space before the plan is signed.
Board action and rationale: The resolution was amended during the meeting to add the building inspector’s conditions and then was moved and seconded for adoption. Board members discussed minor corrections to plan dates and confirmed the zoning board variances that were incorporated into the resolution.
What’s next: The applicant is responsible for meeting the listed pre‑signing conditions, including addressing the log pile and the long‑standing trailer on site and providing the required plan corrections and memos to staff.
