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Richland planning board approves J&R Outdoors' 35x71 pole barn and issues negative SEQR declaration
Summary
The Town of Richland Planning Board unanimously approved an amended site plan from J&R Outdoors Inc. to demolish two accessory buildings and build a 35x71-foot pole barn for retail sales and a fish cleaning station, and declared a negative SEQR determination allowing the chairman to sign.
On May 18, 2026, the Town of Richland Planning Board voted unanimously to approve an amended site plan submitted by J&R Outdoors Inc. to demolish two accessory buildings and replace them with a new 35x71-foot pole barn to be used for retail sales and a fish cleaning station. The board also completed the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and declared a negative SEQR determination, authorizing the chairman to sign.
Board members discussed site utilities, septic capacity and setback requirements before voting. Sarah Jones moved to approve the application as presented; John Mandigo seconded. In the roll-call vote, Chairman Jonathan Goodsell and board members Robert Jeffery, David Scott, Sarah Jones and John Mandigo all voted yes.
The board then reviewed and completed SEQR for the project. John Mandigo moved to declare a negative SEQR declaration and permit the chairman to sign; Robert Jeffery seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a roll-call vote of Goodsell, Jeffery, Scott, Jones and Mandigo.
The approved plan calls for demolition of two existing accessory structures and construction of a 35x71-foot pole barn that will include space for retail sales and a fish cleaning station. The board’s discussion noted utility line locations, septic system considerations and meeting required setback standards; the transcript does not specify any required mitigation or additional conditions.
Following the votes, the chairman was authorized to sign the SEQR determination and the site-plan approval will be processed consistent with Planning Board procedures. The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
