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Planning Board approves EV chargers at 19 Central Ave., conditions accessibility
Summary
The Village of Catskill Planning Board approved installation of EV charging stations at 19 Central Ave., classifying the project as a Type II retrofit and conditioning approval on the chargers being barrier-free to ensure handicap access. Board members also discussed recommending EV infrastructure standards to trustees.
The Village of Catskill Planning Board on May 12 approved a plan to install electric vehicle charging stations at 19 Central Ave., conditioned on making the chargers barrier-free for handicap access.
The board assumed lead agency for the proposal and classified the project as a Type II action as a retrofit to an existing structure for green energy, then approved the plan on the condition that the installation meet barrier-free accessibility standards. Anthony Petrianni initiated the motions; Shelly seconded procedural classification and was recorded participating in the discussion.
Members debated practical details including the number of parking spots to be used for charging and how accessible stalls would be configured. The board also discussed preparing a recommendation to the Village trustees on future requirements and standards for EV infrastructure in new building projects.
The board’s approval was recorded as "approved without objection." The Planning Board did not specify a timeline for installation or the exact number of chargers; those details were not specified in the minutes. The board adjourned at 7:48 PM with the item concluded.
