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Pelham board says preferred developer identified for Wolfs Lane corridor study; flood‑mitigation design at 30%
Summary
Village officials reported they have a draft blight study for the Wolfs Lane corridor, interviewed four developers in an RFQ process and have tentatively identified a preferred developer now negotiating an MOU; flood‑mitigation projects are at 30% design with a target of 60% by mid‑February.
During the Jan. 13 meeting the presiding official updated trustees on two planning priorities: flood‑mitigation projects (North Pelham and Highbrook Avenue watersheds) and a redevelopment planning effort for the corridor south of the train tracks, including Wolfs Lane.
On flood mitigation, Administrator Scalza said the village is advancing plans and specifications and recently met with New York State Department of Transportation representatives; the projects are currently at 30% design and the village hopes to reach 60% by mid‑February. Staff noted upcoming meetings with Veolia and Con Edison related to easements and project coordination.
On corridor redevelopment, the village said it issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) and received four responses. Staff and legal counsel reviewed the developers’ financial capacity, track record and proposed vision, and the village has tentatively identified one developer as preferred. That developer is now engaged with village attorneys to draft a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that village officials said may be ready for board consideration at the next meeting.
The presiding official emphasized that identifying a preferred developer and drafting an MOU does not constitute approval of a specific project; the MOU will outline expectations and potential redevelopment approaches and further public review will follow any formal project proposal.
Next steps: staff and attorneys will complete the draft MOU for board review; flood‑mitigation design will move toward 60% and the village will continue coordination with NYSDOT and utility partners.
