Beacon Adopts Creekside Zoning Changes

The Beacon City Council on Dec. 18 adopted changes to the Fishkill Creek development zone that could limit residential building while encouraging commercial use in the corridor.
The major changes in the zone — which includes eight parcels, five of which have significant capacity — are:

• The City Council must approve concept plans for proposed developments, after which the Planning Board will review site plans;
• The council will consider scenic viewsheds as part of its review;
• The maximum building height will be three stories of no more than 40 feet total height;
• New developments must include at least 25 percent commercial uses;
• A parcel’s allowable density will be calculated based on buildable, rather than gross, acreage. read more: