Chester Hot Topic 7

Camp LaGuardia (located in the Town's of Chester and Blooming Grove; Monroe Woodbury School District). 
Chester Town Board and Blooming Grove Planning Board agree to be co-lead agent.  

- The Town Board of Chester and Blooming Grove Planning Board accept Final Scope Document (outline for the Environmental Impact Study)

Version dated Feb 23; click on http://www.saccschiffplanningdocs.com/camp_laguardia_redevelopment_project

The Preservation Collective submitted letter on key issues missing from the draft document - link coming soon.

Recent articles:

Camp LaGuardia draws input from local Sierra Club:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100216/NEWS/2160313/-1/NEWS

Public comments slam LaGuardia's project's scale:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100127/NEWS/1270354/-1/NEWS

Sewer issues might stall Camp LaGuardia deal:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100122/NEWS/100129853/-1/NEWS

Public speaks on mega developments

http://strausnews.com/articles/2010/01/14/the_chronicle/news/2.txt

County pledges water and sewer services to Mountco

http://strausnews.com/articles/2010/01/22/the_chronicle/news/3.txt

Redevelopment of former Camp LaGuardia raises concerns
for southern Orange County residents:  http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100112/NEWS/1120335/-1/COMM02

Public invited to give input on Mountco on Jan. 11

http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2010/01/03/the_chronicle/news/6.txt

http://www.saccschiffplanningdocs.com/camp_laguardia_redevelopment_project

Past Articles:

Nov 09:

Mountco

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091115/NEWS/911150325/-1/NEWS

http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2009/11/07/the_chronicle/news/097.txt

Sept 09:

LaGuardia developer stalled by water and sewer limits

Camp La Guardia buyer gets 2nd extension on deal

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090904/NEWS/909040352

Latest LaGuardia plans show more compact development

http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2009/06/26/the_chronicle/news/6.txt

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090625/NEWS/906250336

May 09: 
http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2009/05/14/the_chronicle/news/0.txt

http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2009/05/14/the_chronicle/news/2.txt

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090515/NEWS/905150392/-1/NEWS

 Goshen realtor sues Orange County over Camp LaGuardia sale

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090602/NEWS/906020318/-1/NEWS

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2009/June09/01/Camp_LaG-suit-01Jun09.htm

 Village concept for development:

 To read the details of the site and view the County's RFP for bids, click on:

http://www.orangecountygov.com/documentView.asp?docID=4245



Background: The closing of the homeless shelter and purchase of the Camp LaGuardia property were widely reported in our local newspapers. Recent articles have made residents aware of the County’s intention to sell the property and their request for bids from developers. We believe it is important for all area residents to understand the breadth and scope of the proposals currently under consideration. The top bidders included:

MOUNTCO from Scarsdale proposed 807 units of rental/ownership housing, plus 165,000 sq. ft. of office space. (http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080715/NEWS/80715014)

EASY EQUITIES from Whitestone, the largest proposed plan, consisted of 650 condos and 722 single family homes with a golf course and 500,000 sq.
ft. of office space as well as a 650 room hotel.

MALT LLC from Saugerties proposed 463 residential units, plus a golf course with lodge, and 95,000 sq. ft. of office space/hamlet center.

* new addition; UNIVERSITY (http://strausnews.com/articles/2008/05/09/photo_news/news/16.txt

Residents need to stay informed and involved as the County and Town's move forward. The impacts of development of this size will undoubtedly be felt by the surrounding communities. Your local Town Board and County legislators should be made aware of concerns about this significant project will have on our schools, traffic, water resources, and community services.

 Related Articles:

County moves forward with Mountco, read:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080905/NEWS/809050355/-1/NEWS

LaGuardia sale makes progress - County singles out Scarsdale developer

http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2008/08/24/the_chronicle/news/2.txt

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080724/NEWS/807240322/-1/COMM02

 Past Meetings:

Wednesday, July 2 at 7:00 pm 255 Main Street, Goshen - County Legilature Vote. Public Participation is listed first on agenda; see page 2 items 9 & 10 at:  http://www.orangecountygov.com/orgmain.asp?storyID=3836&orgID=252&storytypeID=1&sid

Community Forum, June 30: http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2008/07/02/the_chronicle/news/098.txt 

 Other Articles of Interest:

County's Physical Service Committee's recommendation to sell Camp

LaGuardia to the bidder that was listed as NYC's 10 worst landlords.

Readers comment:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080627/NEWS/806270373/-1/NEWS

http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2008/06/27/the_chronicle/news/19.txt

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080701/NEWS/807010326/-1/NEWS14

 Older Articles:

http://strausnews.com/articles/2008/05/02/the_chronicle/news/3.txt

http://strausnews.com/articles/2008/05/12/the_chronicle/news/12.txt

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080424/COMM/804240317/-1/NEWS14
 
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080319/NEWS/803190350/-1/COMM0202