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Port Jervis council approves small right‑of‑way encroachment for 4147 East Main Street
Summary
The Port Jervis Common Council voted to consent to a building addition at 4147 East Main Street that will increase an existing encroachment into the city's Fowler Street right‑of‑way to about 3.21 feet; the council cited local code and found no public‑safety impact.
The Port Jervis Common Council on Tuesday approved a resolution consenting to a proposed addition at 4147 East Main Street that will increase an existing encroachment into the city’s Fowler Street right‑of‑way by approximately 4 inches, bringing the total encroachment to about 3.21 feet.
Council members read a resolution describing the property (tax map number 8‑10‑16) and noting that the building presently encroaches roughly 2.81 feet into the right‑of‑way. The resolution referenced city charter section C4‑11 and city code section 464‑15 and said the council did not believe the proposed addition would affect public safety; the council voted to consent to the undertaking.
A council member noted the planning board originally referred the matter to the zoning board of appeals but that the council and the planning‑board attorney agreed the encroachment decision rested with the Common Council because it involves the city right‑of‑way. No formal vote tally was recorded in the transcript; the chair announced the motion carried.
The resolution directs the city treasurer to send a certified copy to the planning board secretary and to proceed with any administrative steps required by local code. The council did not record additional conditions or a timetable for construction in the meeting minutes.
Next steps: the council’s action authorizes the planning board application to proceed; any required permits, inspections or subsequent approvals were not specified in the meeting record.
