Development Projects - Town of Chester, NY
Next Town Planning Board meetings - Oct 1 and Oct 15
Recent approvals....Hills of Chester gets Conditional Negative Declaration and Preliminary Approval. Tetz Mining Expansion. Planning Board grants conditional final approval to Glenmere Bed & Breakfast Inn, Giuliana Estates and COACH USA, Warwick Ridge. Also the Planning Board granted an extention on their preliminary approval for KB Laroe (behind Town Hall) and the adjancent Ridgeview Estates (behind Pond Road).
Here is a review of some proposed housing projects in the Town/Village:
Meadow Hill (Senior)....Rt 94 * 142 units
BT Holdings...........17M * 438
Greens of Chester….Rt 94 431
Chester Golf (Adult)….Laroe Rd 380
Bellevale….Lakes Rd 158
KB Laroe….Laroe Rd 7
Laroe Estates…Laroe Rd 9
Ridgeview Estate…Laroe Rd 17
Eagle Crest… Hambletonian Rd 26
Warwick Ridge…Ridge Rd 15
Ashford Estates…Surrey Meadows 20
The Hills of Chester…Whispering Hills 19
Mastrantoni….Rt 94 10
Giuliana Estates….Glenmere Rd 14
Wild Haven....Bull Mill Road 9
Total homes proposed to be built: 1,695
* proposed in Village of Chester
Here is a review of commerical and other projects proposed:
Tetz Industrial Park...Rt 94 (approx 600,000 sq foot of building space including Unilock, Fresenius, Coach USA)
C&S Expansion...Indust. Park (approx 90 foot high, 350,000 sq foot bldg)
Dr Attardo....17M
Yeshiva...17M
Barbone Bros...Elkay Dr
Glenmere B&B....Pine Hill Rd
Chester Fitness Center...Bellvale Rd
Hoferkamp...Sugar Loaf
DePaulis...Black Meadow Rd
Lowes...Rt 94 (Village)
Provident Bank by Holiday Inn (Village)
Motel behind McDonalds (Village)
Note: Parital lists only and subject to change based on approvals/revisions. All files can be viewed by the public at Town or Village Hall.
See map of Chester to see areas under review:
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SUMMARY -
In August 2001 (at the time of a building Moratorium) the Planning Board indicated they were reviewing 1,419 new proposed units/homes in Chester. The largest density developments include Greens of Chester (Route 94) and The Chester Golf Club (Laroe Road). The Planning Board is currently still reviewing these and other numerous projects - a mix of both Residential and Industrial development.
Here is the status of some current proposals before the town: last update 2008
Glenmere Mansion - conversion/renovation of manison to Bed & Breakfast Inn on 89+ acre site near intersection of Pine Hill Rd and Rick Way . Includes new accessory buildings and new access road. Public hearing April 2, 2008, granted Conditional Final Approval.
BT Holdings.....off 17M (Behind Chester Mall) approx 438 units - Applicant has submitted their application for Annexation from the Town to the Village. Joint Public Hearing March 27, 2008. Environmental Impact Study to be prepared. Concerns raised by residents include traffic, water, school impacts.
The Greens of Chester.....off Route 94 (Conklingtown Road/next to Whispering Hills 455 homes - Background: 1998 Preliminary Approval extended. DEC wetland delineation to be updated as well as traffic analysis and landscape plan. School impacts are to be addressed by phasing the project. They have acquired approvals from the Health Department for 237 units which is 3 out of 5 phases of the project. These new homes will be temporarily serviced thru the Moodna Sewer Commission (to Harriman Plant) until they build an on-site sewage treatment plant. This new sewer plant is proposed at the Tetz Industrial Park and will be taken over by the Town to service their needs in the future along with the Village - plans are in the works Jan 2008, request to Town Board to approve cluster as part of procedure - March 2008, request to Planning Board to change phasing plan - no other details at this time.
Chester Golf Club......Gibson Hill, Bull Mill, Dug and Laroe Road In 2006, the have made changes to the proposed 380 homes, 18-hole course, equestrian facility/394+_ acres - /images/Concept.jpg Background: This project has submitted a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) which was been deemed adequate for public review. However, upon the adoption of new town zoning regulations, a supplemental DEIS will be submitted. Residents in the area have been actively following this development and impact on their area. We would like to see better management of open space in relation to their development pattern, parkland links and horse trail proposals. The project went before the Town Board for cluster and PAC (planned adult community) approval. In 2006, due to problems with road design, the applicant is switching the PAC with single family homes and holding off on the golf course. UPDATE...the supplemental DEIS has been submitted for review in April 2007 consisting of 236 proposed homes....project for sale in 2008.
*6/4/07: Updated Site Plan Map of Chester Golf Club
(Smaller Map of Chester Golf Club)
Bellvale (formerly Camp Monroe)....Lakes Road, Camp Monroe, Pickerel Road, Washington Road, Trout Brook Road, Gibson Hill Road 158 homes/260+- acres. Introduction of concept includes 149 lots in Chester and 8 in Monroe, central sewer and water proposed, cluster design preferred to preserve 50% of the site for open space including steep slopes, lake and the camp building/facilities. Among other things, residents in the area are concerned of the cumulative impacts due to proximity to Monroe Henry Farms proposal and Chester Golf Club proposal. for more info see /chester_hot_topics_3.html
Laroe Estates/KB Laroe/RidgeView Estates.....Between Laroe Road, Kings Hwy, Pond Road (behind Town Hall and Library) 33 homes (+160 acres TBD) - Background: The board asked that these projects be looked at together for possible environmental impacts. Shortly thereafter, the largest of the three (KB Laroe) withdrew their application. Laroe Estates had a public hearing Sept 1 and RidgeView had a public hearing Dec 1,2004. Preliminary approvals granted and extended. KB Laroe resubmitted application in 2006 - public hearing scheduled for Sept 6, 2006 continued to Oct 4, bog turtle study conducted - Preliminary approval granted.
Eagle Crest....off Hambletonian Road extends to Ridge Road, approx 26 homes - The applicant has proposed 26 clustered lots in Ridge Overlay District and approx 60 acres to leave open space. Public Hearing scheduled for April 2, 2008
Warwick Ridge...off Ridge Road, approx 15 homes - The applicant has proposed 1 acre lots in Ridge Overlay District. Public Hearing Scheduled May 7, 2008.
Ashford Estates approx 20 lots between Goshen and Chester access thru Surrey Meadows - Background: The Planning Board forwarded a recommendation for an Open Area Development (5 acre lots on private road rather than 3 acre lots with town specs on road) however the Town Board denied request at that time. Dispute over cumulative impacts of allowing road to extend into Goshen and all traffic through Chester, via Surrey Meadows. The access through Vivian Road is being argued by neighbors as well as stormwater runoff concerns due to steep slopes. Latest proposal in April 2007 includes the purchase of an existing home to be demolished to make a new road access. Town passed a law prohibiting such connections but the applicant has submitted a request for waivers to proceed with plan. Since waivers were not looked at favorably by majority of Board, they will re-discuss the OAD.
The Hills of Chester.........off Route 94/Whisperhing Hills, approx 24 homes - Background: The Planning Board objects to only access through Whispering Hills. The applicant was looking to get approval from Goshen for a connecting road to Arcadia but an emergency access is all that will be allowed. Public hearing open to Feb 6, 2008 - No further details at this time.
Tetz Industrial Park...access off route 94 towards Florida Tetz Road/includes 160 acre parcel adjacent to Chester Industrial Park. The site is split into 4 lots: 1)Current Tetz family property. 2) Fresenius - approved 194,000 square foot building on approx. 30 acres to accommodate a distribution facility. Applicant gave the town of Chester 10 acres along Black Meadow Creek to set aside for a future sewage treatment facility to support the Greens of Chester as well as future Town of Chester and Village needs. 2) Medical World - a proposal for 12,000 square foot building was presented - no other details 3) Unilock - An approved 200,000 square foot of building space....4) Coach/Shortline Bus - under review. NOTE: the mining will continue to adjacent property owned by Utter.
Tetz Mining Application.Public Hearing Feb 6, 2008, expansion site approved May 2008.
Conservo...Kings Hwy (access next to Sugar Loaf Post Office) 28 homes - PAC (Planned Adult Community) CONCEPT PLAN ONLY. Needs to get approval from Town Board on PAC and sewer access once plans of pipeline down Kings Highway are completed. They received approval for one residence. No further details at this time.
1414 Kings Hwy - Commerical Building proposed near entrance to Sugar Loaf - Public Hearing April 6 extended to May 4, 2005. Public requests architectural review board, which was granted. No other details at this time.
Gateway Industrial Park (current mining by UPS) - An agreement with the town indicates the continuation of the mining until 2006 (DEC permit extends to 2008). After which time, plans for industrial building will proceed. - no other details at this time.
Surburban Propane - Presented Renovations/Expansion of product at site. Concerns raised about expanded use and needed to go to the zoning board of appeals.
More Development Projects under review....Mastrantoni( 10 lots off rt 94 by Blooming Grove), Baroda Realty (18 lots near Odyssey Drive and Blackmeadow Rd). Chester Fitness Center (Bellvale Road). Wild Haven, Camp LaGuardia
1) Giuliana Estates (bonus Cluster on Glenmere road) Preliminary approval Aug 2006
2) Yeshiva Tores Chemed (convert Chester Inn to religious boarding school) approved July 2006
3) Silver Stream Winery (Lakes Road) approved February 06.
4) Verizon Wireless Tower (at Fieldcrest) approved December 05.
5) C&S Warehouse ( 90 foot building proposal in Industrial Park ) - The Village Planning Board requested a joint review of the project. Town Planning Board grants Conditional Final Approval on January 06. For more info, click onto:/chester_hot_topics_4.html
6) Laroe Estates, Ridgeview Estates and KB Laroe - preliminary approval
7) Sugar Loaf Industrial Park (Bellvale Road) - Hudson Valley Welding (7,800 square ft bldg) and Sapanaro (3,800 sq ft bldg) proposals on approx. 7 acres. Approved 2005.
8) Hambleton Hills...Hambletonian Road (old Fox Hill Farm)19 homes - OAD/5 acres approved November 04.
9) Broad View Estates - approx 49 homes were proposed; however the land was purchased by the Town in 2005 preserved for Open Space.
Note: Parital lists only and subject to change based on approvals/revisions. All files can be viewed by the public at Town Hall.
Projects - Village of Chester, NY updated 1/07
Motel Proposal....behind Chester Plaza next to McDonalds. APPROVED.
BVS Chester, LLC for the Lowes Home Center Project....Public Hearing Feb 27, 2007. Construction of 159,000 sf facility with 500 parking spaces - APPROVED
Provident Bank...Public hearing April 24, 2007. Construction of 6,950 sq ft building including drive thru and two retail/office uses. - APPROVED.
Meadow Hill Subdivision - 29 lot preliminary plan proposed but due to Village interest in Senior Housing, proposal has changed to 142 units in 6 buildings on 15.8 acres. APPROVED
The Castle- Requested annexation of Town property - Joint Village Public hearing April 13, 2005 - APPROVED. Construction of 2 story recreation building with site improvements.
Note: Parital lists only and subject to change based on approvals/revisions (If you are aware of updated news, please email us and we will post on site)
