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Board leans toward all-residential reuse for former fish-market site at 1486 Route 82; site visit planned
Summary
Architects presented two MURSP options for 1486 Route 82 (mixed-use: small commercial front + multi-unit rear; or all-residential reuse of the existing building). The board indicated a preference for the lower-impact all-residential option, flagged fire-access and septic questions, declared intent to be lead agency for SEQR and scheduled a public site visit ahead of a formal decision.
The East Fishkill Planning Board on June 16 reviewed a mixed-use redevelopment special-permit (MURSP) concept for 1486 Route 82 and signaled informal support for converting the existing former fish-market building to residential use rather than adding new commercial space.
Architect/engineer Peter Scott presented two plans: Plan A would add a new 1,800-square-foot commercial tenant at the front and five multi-story residential units behind; Plan B would convert the existing footprint to up to six townhouse-style residential units and retain development within the current building footprint. Scott said soils on-site are permeable and that stormwater and septic designs are in progress; he also said structural engineering work is under way to stabilize parts of the existing building.
Board members and the fire department raised operational and life-safety issues including emergency-vehicle turnaround, winter maintenance for a reinforced paver access, and the need for sufficient fire flows in a location without public hydrants; options discussed included a pull-off, reliance on adjacent driveway access, tanker shuttles and an on-site tank if necessary. The board asked for clarified emergency-access drawings and the fire marshal’s review.
Several board members said the all-residential option — which would keep work within the existing footprint and reduce parking and traffic impacts — appears more compatible with the neighboring residential context. One member said that architecture and facade treatment will be important for the Route 82 frontage and urged a sympathetic front elevation. The board agreed a site visit would be useful to evaluate sight lines, buffers and access in person.
The board voted to declare intent to be lead agency for SEQR review; the applicant will coordinate with planning staff on a site visit date and submit refined plans that respond to the fire-department, septic and façade questions. No final permit decision was made on June 16.
