Planning Commission 2026.03.03

The City of Binghamton Planning Commission convened to review site plans and special use permits, focusing on two main projects. The first was a site plan review for AVRE's proposed 9,740 square foot addition to an existing industrial building, which included discussions about parking requirements and landscaping buffers. The commission agreed to act as lead agency for environmental review and scheduled a public hearing for the project. The second project involved Owen Bly's request to add five dwelling units to an existing building, with updated parking arrangements and trash refuge plans. The commission received strong tenant support and approved the site plan and special use permit. Additionally, the commission discussed concerns about a new smoke shop violating local regulations and the hours of operation of a convenience store, emphasizing enforcement challenges and the need for compliance with zoning approvals.