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Planning Board approves Lexington Center site plan and use variance pending Common Council sign-off
Summary
The board voted to approve a use variance and site plan for Lexington Center but recorded that the approval requires subsequent Common Council action; one board member abstained and another was absent.
Lamont Engineers presented updated plans for the Lexington Center project, and the City of Johnstown Planning Board voted to approve a requested use variance and the site plan on Oct. 7, 2025. The board said the project cannot rely on a prior use being grandfathered because the property is zoned SF2 (one- to two-family residential).
Board Member Chandra Cotter moved to approve the use variance; Board Member Betsy Camarra seconded. The motion carried with three ayes, one abstention (Board Member Terri Easterly) and one absence (Roberta Thomas). The board recorded that the approval is contingent on Common Council approval; the clerk will prepare the item for the Council meeting scheduled for Monday, Oct. 20.
Discussion included a one-year provision that would require the applicant to return to the board if work is not started or completed within one year. No public comments were recorded during the board discussion. The board did not provide specific permitting or timeline details beyond the need for Council approval.
