Energy Catalyst seeks 10,000‑sq‑ft addition; planning board deems application complete and declares action unlisted
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Summary
Energy Catalyst Technologies presented a 10,000‑sq‑ft addition to its 11,500‑sq‑ft site, proposing revised loading, parking and up to 50 employees; the board classified the expansion as an unlisted SEQR action and deemed the application complete for planning review, while noting area variances will be needed.
Brian Ciperley of Verity Engineering presented a proposal for Energy Catalyst Technologies to add a 10,000‑sq‑ft warehouse to its existing facility at 613 13th Street. The addition would create interior loading, relocate outdoor parking and support a projected workforce increase from about 18 employees toward a potential 50 at full production.
Ciperley said the plan relocates loading from the 13th Street terminus into the site, adds parking and will require several area variances (gross floor area, front‑yard setback and side‑yard setback). Staff noted the expansion triggers an 'unlisted' SEQR determination due to its size and potential site disturbance, and the board voted to declare the action unlisted and later deemed the application complete for planning review.
Board members asked about truck access, loading operations and site fencing; the applicant said they anticipate few trucks per week and will provide site plans, grading, stormwater, snow storage and lighting details during coordinated review. The board emphasized that zoning board of appeals action on variances will be required before final approvals.
Next steps: applicant to pursue area variances at the ZBA, refine site grading and loading details, provide snow‑storage and lighting plans, and return to the planning board for coordinated review and public hearing scheduling.
