Goshen planning board reviews revised warehouse site plans, directs Part 2 environmental review

The Goshen Planning Board on Nov. 7 reviewed revised site plans for two proposed warehouse distribution facilities and directed staff to prepare a Part 2 Environmental Assessment Form as the next step in the town's environmental review.

Justin Bates, a representative of Colliers Engineering and Design, presented changes to two projects: 26 59 17M LLC, a single 20.7-acre parcel proposing a one-story, 200,000-square-foot warehouse with about 167 parking spaces, 33 loading docks and 28 trailer-storage spaces; and Goshen 26 75 17M LLC, two parcels to be merged into a 25.7-acre lot proposing a 229,776-square-foot single-story warehouse with 22,440 square feet of office, 120 parking spaces, 40 loading docks and 24 trailer-storage spaces. Bates said both proposals reduce building height and overall floor area compared with 2023 submissions while requesting variances for building height within the CO (commercial-office) district, roof pitch requirements, building coverage limits and setbacks adjacent to the RU (rural) district.

The board's planning consultant, Sean, told members he had circulated a written memo combining the two applications and highlighted items that need clarification before the board completes SEQR review. Sean said applicants plan to tie into future…