In the presentation, Rob Osterhoudt of Bohler Engineering tells the board that thinking of what's proposed as a "truck stop" is a misconception. Rather it is a "neighborhood market with fuel service," where one can get "quinoa bowls or rice bowls" and "a lot of fresh options that are quick and convenient." He called it a "novelty market" and predicted that it is going to be "an industry changer."
Udell reports that the presentation was followed by "much heated discussion," which is not documented in the video. The Livingston Planning Board will hold another public hearing on the project in June.
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I’m looking forward to hearing the Trump supporters who have breakfast every day at the existing Bell’s Pond Diner order a “quinoa bowl.”
ReplyDeleteGP says they will create food that meets the market's demand. Hot dogs and burgers. However, one wonders if there is enough demand for this size of establishment.
DeleteDoes anyone know if there is going to be another video with the public comments? Or, if not, is there any explanation for why they were not included in this meeting's video as they were in all 3 of the previous "public meetings"? Did GP ask that the public comments not be taped by any chance? Or the Planning Board, maybe? Seems to me there should be a record of a "heated discussion" for any and all to be able to see.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Nyland
Elizabeth Nyland
Will GP be attending the June public meeting?
Elizabeth Nyland
Sorry, Elizabeth. I don't know why Dan Udell only videotaped fourteen minutes of the meeting.
DeleteThe problem with a proposal like this is that commercial sprawl begets more of the same. If the thing is built, other enterprises will spring up around it. It won't be long before Livingston has a mattress discount outlet that it doesn't need.
ReplyDelete"neighborhood market with fuel service"
ReplyDeleteDo they not realize there is already a large grocery store and a gas station with food service across the street ?
Liquor store please.
ReplyDeleteThe "discussion" was very heated as the town attorney claimed that the public comment had been closed at the last meeting, which is was not. Our main concern is about the glacial aquifer which supplies water to many wells in Livingston, Greenport. This kind of soil is very susteptible to pollution from ground water run-off. Even though they GP says they are in compliance with DEC regs for a 100 year storm, given climate change that is not good enough. We will see what happens and I agree with Peter about commercial sprawl.
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