Village of Corinth Planning Board tables proposal to convert 133 Main St. storefronts into eight apartments

Village of Corinth Planning Board Chair Phyllis Morreale said the board tabled an initial site-plan review on May 4 for an application to convert the ground floor of 133 Main St. into eight apartments and to use the adjacent lot at 8 Sherman Ave. for tenant parking.

Applicant Einars Tupuritis told the board the building at 133 Main Street has not functioned as a commercial property for more than 15 years and proposed eight first-floor apartments to supplement five existing second-floor units. "The cost to rent will be approx. $1,000 for a 1 Bedroom Unit and $1,450 for a 2 Bedroom Unit," Tupuritis said, and described the project cost as "approx. $200,000," adding he has "over 26 years of experience" and recently renovated 417‑419 Walnut St.

Board members questioned whether converting ground-floor commercial space to apartments would harm Main Street’s business district. Chair Phyllis Morreale said she did not "want to see the commercial space diminished," and Planning Board member Rickey DiLorenzo agreed, suggesting the applicant consider a single larger commercial space rather than two smaller units. "I spoke with several business owners on Main Street and they are all opposed to apartments on the first floor," Planning Board member Kendra Schieber said, urging the board to preserve retail and service space that supports neighborhood character.

The board asked the applicant to submit a more detailed packet before further consideration. Requested materials included larger, dimensioned floor plans for both the first and second floors; a site plan showing parking layout at 8 Sherman Ave.; deeds for both properties (the building at 133 Main St. is listed as owned by Jeffrey Dumont); a narrative addressing fire safety and required parking counts; documentation for water and sewer connections to the village; a proposed location for dumpsters (board recommended within the parking lot); a proposed common area or playground; and a construction schedule. Tupuritis said he would contact his architect and provide updated drawings and a survey.

The Planning Board recorded a procedural vote earlier in the meeting to approve the March 30, 2026 meeting minutes; Planning Board member Kendra Schieber moved to approve, Rickey DiLorenzo seconded, and the board voted "All in favor — aye." The board did not take a final vote on Site Plan Review Application PB‑2026‑0001; it was tabled pending submission of the requested documents. The next meeting date was not set at the close of the session. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.