Development

Appeared on behalf of Kirchhoff Acquisitions to inquire about the out-of-district water service agreement for Fishkill Medical Park.

Questioned whether commercial properties are subject to the same outdoor storage rules and inquired about unpermitted grading at 133 Old Route 9.

Asked questions regarding whether the traffic signal study on Route 9D was related to Rolling Hills housing and inquired about affordable housing requirements for new developments.

Expressed strong opposition to proposed AI data centers in East Fishkill and commended the board for proactively considering restrictive zoning.

Expressed concern over proposed data centers and urged the town to remain proactive in safeguarding local water and electrical infrastructure.

Thanked board members for visiting her home to see the direct bird's-eye view of the proposed parking lot, and urged the board to enforce strict, binding landscaping and dumpster restrictions.

Highlighted the danger of the narrow, winding road with blind turns and expressed disbelief that 65 more motel units should be allowed there.

Suggested that valet parking makes the parking lot a commercial operation requiring a use variance, and questioned how stormwater runoff from the site would be prevented from flooding neighboring properties.

Expressed worries about stormwater runoff collecting where the retaining wall and boulder are located, as well as drunk driving hazards from event attendees exiting onto the narrow road.

Argued that the 40 million dollar commercial enterprise is entirely unsuited for a residential zone, criticizing the traffic studies and warning of prolonged construction disruption and property value loss.

Called the project an 'investor invasion' that will overwhelm local infrastructure, traffic, and residential peace with hundreds of cars and massive indoor spaces.

Raised serious concerns about the size of the eastern parking lot directly behind his house, 24/7 valet noise, headlights, stormwater runoff, well water contamination, and dumpster locations.

Stated that the variances are self-created design choices that unfairly shift resort impacts onto long-term residents, blocking views from 11 windows and bringing constant noise and light.

Emphasized that they chose their home for its privacy and peace, and warned that the massive parking lot and valet operations will ruin their backyard tranquility.