Planning Board schedules public hearing for Cayadutta Street event venue amid fire, parking and licensing checks

The Johnstown Planning Board scheduled a public hearing in June for an application to use part of an existing structure on Cayadutta Street as a rental event space for weddings, parties and meetings.

The application, which the minutes note is separate from a previously approved 24-hour gym on the same property, drew a review from Code Enforcement and the city’s fire staff. Code Enforcement said prior compliance issues related to the property are being addressed; the Fire Chief recorded that there were no immediate compliance concerns but that an inspection would be required before occupancy, the occupancy load would need to be determined based on the proposed use, and bathroom facilities must be adequate.

Board members discussed alcohol service and potential time restrictions because of the venue’s residential surroundings. The board decided that hours of operation should be handled through the operating-permit process rather than by placing hours as a site-plan condition. The minutes note that State ABC licensing would be required for alcohol service if applicable or that alcohol could be provided by a licensed caterer.

The minutes record a public hearing date as “June [insert date]” at 4:00 p.m.; the precise date is not specified in the meeting minutes. The applicant invited board members to the grand opening of the on-site 24-hour gym on Friday at noon.

Next steps: the Planning Board will hold the public hearing (date to be finalized in the record) and Code Enforcement and the Fire Chief indicated inspections or further review before occupancy would be required.