Plans for a new self-storage facility along the Route 44/55 corridor were introduced to the Town of Plattekill Planning Board, marking the early stages of review for a project that would transform a portion of a large, undeveloped parcel.

The application, submitted under the name The Ridgeyard, calls for the subdivision of a 50.93-acre parcel at 2021 State Route 44/55. Plans presented to the board would divide the property into two lots, with approximately 17 acres designated for development and the remainder left largely undisturbed.

Project engineer Joseph Berger described the proposal as a relatively straightforward commercial use, centered on the construction of 13 self-storage buildings. The facility would be accessed from Route 44/55 and include internal drive lanes designed to accommodate both customers and emergency vehicles.

“This is a fairly simple project,” Berger told the board, noting that the site has been laid out to allow for vehicle circulation throughout the property while maintaining separation from environmentally sensitive areas.

The storage units themselves would be typical of modern facilities, with rows of individual rental spaces intended for personal and business storage. While most of the buildings would be unoccupied except by renters accessing their units, the site would include limited amenities such as restrooms, supported by a small septic system located toward the rear of the developed portion.

Stormwater management is a key component of the proposal, with runoff from rooftops and paved areas directed into an on-site infiltration basin. According to the applicant, this system is designed to prevent increased runoff from affecting neighboring properties or local waterways.

Although wetlands are present elsewhere on the larger parcel, Berger emphasized that the development footprint avoids those areas entirely. “There are wetlands on the property, but they are outside the area we’re proposing to build on,” he said.

Even at this preliminary stage, residents began raising questions about how the project might affect the surrounding community. One nearby property owner asked about the location of the entrance and how traffic entering and exiting the site would interact with existing businesses and homes along the busy highway corridor.

Concerns about traffic volume, lighting, and overall compatibility with Plattekill’s rural character are expected to be explored further as the review continues. While self-storage facilities typically generate less daily traffic than retail or residential developments, they can still introduce steady activity throughout the day.

Planning Board members did not take action on the proposal at this meeting, signaling that the application remains under review. Additional details, including site design refinements and potential environmental considerations, are expected to be discussed at future sessions.

As the process moves forward, the project will likely undergo further scrutiny to determine whether it aligns with local zoning regulations and community expectations, with opportunities for continued public input before any final decision is made.

TEG Federal Credit Union
The Town of Plattekill Planning Board has granted final approval to a subdivision application submitted by TEG Federal Credit Union, clearing the way for the division of a commercial parcel along State Route 32.
The project involves splitting a 5.58-acre property at 1981 Route 32 into two separate lots. One parcel will encompass approximately 1.93 acres, while the remaining portion will total about 3.65 acres. The site already contains an existing bank, and no new development is proposed at this time.

Planning Board consultants determined that the subdivision would not result in significant environmental impacts and issued a negative declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act following review of the applicant’s environmental assessment. The evaluation noted the presence of regulated wetlands and a designated buffer area but concluded that the subdivision itself would not disturb those features.

Public comment on the proposal was limited. One neighboring resident raised concerns about the property’s existing drainage conditions, citing ongoing water issues in the area. Board members responded that the subdivision would not alter current drainage patterns and emphasized that any future construction on the newly created lot would require separate approval, including additional engineering review and another public hearing.

With no further objections, the board closed the public hearing and approved the subdivision without conditions.