Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Peekskill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning with high priority
Cannabis dispensary zoning limits
A zoning text change would push cannabis dispensaries, lounges and delivery services out of the C-3 corridor near homes and out of the waterfront, while keeping the 1,000-foot separation rule and easing parking requirements.
Comprehensive Plan Consultant Award
Peekskill is updating its long-range Comprehensive Plan, which will guide zoning, housing, traffic safety, and development for years. Planning staff recommended a five-firm consulting team for up to $500,000, mostly covered by state and federal grants.
Non-conforming commercial storage use at 711 North Division Street
The board appears ready to find that the towing and landscaping operations expanded beyond their legal footprint in this C-4 commercial zone, which could force Taconic Towing to vacate. The owner testified no alternative site exists in Peekskill, putting a local small business at risk pending a possible use variance.
1050 Lower South Street special permit for outdoor heavy equipment storage
A proposal to turn a Lower South Street industrial site into a multi-tenant facility with outdoor storage drew immediate pushback when the applicant revealed up to 140 trucks on site. Residents raised truck traffic, air quality, and the area's industrial pollution history. The Planning Commission takes up environmental review next.