Father Sanchez asks Peekskill preservation board to renew Assumption Church site plan after Archdiocese delay

Mar 26, 2026

The pastor of Church of the Assumption and the project's architect asked the Historic Landmarks Preservation Board to renew previously approved parking-lot and perimeter plans for 9 21st Street; the board requested materials, lighting specs and font/mechanical shop drawings and agreed the application will return next month.

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Father Sanchez, pastor of Church of the Assumption, asked the Historic Landmarks Preservation Board on Dec. 4 to renew plans previously approved about 1.5 years ago for a site improvement at 9 21st Street, saying the project was delayed by Archdiocese review. "My name is Father Sanchez, the pastor from Church of the Assumption," he told the board while explaining that the permit from the prior approval expired before work could start.

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