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Developers seek Shore Road rezoning for multi‑family complex; board sets $5,000 escrow for zoning analysis
Summary
Representatives for Patrick and Matthew Callahan presented a conceptual plan to rezone a Shore Road parcel for a 56‑unit, market‑rate apartment project. The Cornwall Town Board voted to set a $5,000 escrow to fund consultants and a zoning analysis before proceeding.
Representatives for property owners Patrick and Matthew Callahan presented a conceptual plan to the Town of Cornwall Board to allow multi‑family, higher‑end apartments on a parcel off Shore Road that is currently zoned MCR.
Larry Marshall, representing the applicants, described a site with wetlands and Idlewild Creek that limits developable land but identified a narrow buildable corridor along old railroad tracks where the applicants propose three larger buildings and a smaller fourth structure. Marshall said the project would connect to town water and sewer and use Sloop Hill Road for access; parts of the property lie in New Windsor. "What they're looking to do is really develop a high‑end or a luxury apartment complex in the area," Marshall said, calling the plan conceptual and noting it would require planning‑board review and permits.
Board members pressed for more specificity before any rezoning. Members asked for a zoning‑district analysis, clarity on whether the applicants seek a use‑table/text change or a district change, and whether any tax‑relief or pilot requests would follow. Concerns raised included limited developable width, proximity to floodplain and wetlands, access across municipal boundaries, required recreation or parking contributions, and the need to avoid unintended exposure of other areas to development.
To fund consultant review and detailed code analysis, the board voted to set an escrow account. The motion to set escrow at $5,000 carried on a voice/roll call vote that the minutes record as approved.
Next steps the board requested: the applicants provide a zoning analysis identifying which zones or textual changes would allow multi‑family use, confirmation on whether a residential tax relief/pilot will be requested, and additional site details so the town can scope required local laws and planning review. The board directed staff to return with the zoning analysis and answers to board questions before substantive rezoning action.
