Developer defends outdoor package lockers and laundry layout; board weighs security and code concerns

Sep 3, 2026

At the apartment site review the developer argued that exterior package lockers, paired with cameras, reduce clutter and encourage prompt pickup; board members raised concerns about theft, weather and code deviations for laundry and elevators that will be forwarded to the town board.

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During the apartment site plan continuation, developer Mark Palah explained operational choices such as locating exterior package lockers under cover and relying on building cameras for security. Palah said experience shows exterior lockers and delivered‑package photos reduce long‑term clutter and encourage tenants to pick up items promptly. "They take a photo of it, send it to you. You know it's there. You pick it up, and they don't wanna take that chance," Palah said.

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