The Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Board Meeting - Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Board held a meeting on June 18, 2026, focusing primarily on development and zoning matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the review of IBM's Building Three Phase Two expansion project, which involves adding chiller units and expanding the mechanical yard. The board opened and adjourned the public hearing, deferring final action to the August meeting to allow the applicant to address minor comments and submit additional information, including sound measurements and parking updates. Another significant agenda item was the review of a self-storage facility redevelopment project, which included site plan and architectural considerations, stormwater management, security, and operational details. The board declared its intent to serve as lead agency for the environmental review and requested further detailed submissions from the applicant. Additionally, the board recommended a positive zoning map amendment for Marist University to consolidate its campus zoning under the institutional district. The board also agreed that the Town Board should oversee the design and development of the new Town Police and Court facility at 1 Overrocker Road, exempting it from local land use approvals. Several time extensions for site plan approvals were granted. Motions related to these procurement and development activities were unanimously approved by the board members.