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Updates to the proposed warehouse below:

Lincoln Equities Group of Rutherford, NJ, a landowner/developer wants to remove nearly 20 acres of trees and disturb wetlands to build their enormous 220,000 sq ft distribution warehouse. A number of concerns were raised that a project this size and scale is out of character for our community and additionally:

• A major concern is the number of tractor-trailers, one every six to seven minutes – or about 250 trucks per day, every day and night, and possibly many more –clogging our two-lane, residential road. *This was still not addressed in the Technical Advisory Board (TAC) meeting. Their traffic study says there will be minimal traffic impact, but common sense tells us otherwise.

• At the recent TAC meeting, Lincoln Equities has eliminated the height variance by lowering the building to 40' and eliminated the knockout doors (additional bays), clearing the way for approval.

• The proposed building still operating on a 24/7 schedule, which means the surrounding homes, schools, nursing homes, businesses, and homeowners will be breathing in diesel exhaust, fumes from idling trucks, and experiencing industrial noise each and every day & night.

• The benefit for the community is limited, as there will only be 10-15 jobs created, in addition to tax abatements over $2.5 million …and counting. They are also negotiating with town, county, and school districts for a payment in lieu of taxes.

• The tenants may be Amazon and possibly a Target distribution center, although Lincoln Equities has not said who will occupy the space.

• The health and safety risks are too great to ignore, not to mention the charm and character of our local community will be lost forever.

We are still asking for a positive declaration under SEQRA, so they can do a full environmental study of the impact this property will have on our community.

Let our local officials know how this warehouse will impact your quality of life. It’s important they hear from you! #SaveClarkstown

Planning Board Meeting: June 22, 2022 7:30pm, 10 Maple Avenue, New City 

George Hoehmann, Town Supervisor: Tel: 845-639-2050, g.hoehmann@clarkstown.org

Michael Graziano (Ward 2 Representative) m.graziano@clarkstown.org

Clarkstown Planning Board: planning@clarkstown.org