I've been waiting for this one. I knew it was only a matter of time before "plan B" happened. These various senior projects are all eventually going to be open to everyone. Tons of unnecessary homes will be built. Not all will find owners. The remainder will be filled by any means necessary.
Everyone worried about NYMA. These senior communities are a ticking time bomb worse then NYMA.

What about the impact to the school TAXPAYERS from this project? We are being told there is a need for about a 5% increase in school taxes this year due to the cuts in state aid ... The developer makes money selling the units, do the taxpayers get anything out of this, or are we all working so that the people with $$$ can help each other make a buck? You know that is what I want to spend my money on

The town really needs to consider the "research" that has been presented, as well as know that under the State Environmental Quality Review Act,they can mandate a "hard look" at environmental concerns and require the preparation of multiple environmental impact statements when a proposed action such as this may include the potential for at least one significant environmental effect. There is more than just one effect proposed with such a dramatically proposed change. "Environmental concerns" include not only impacts upon the physical environment, but also impacts upon population patterns, neighborhood character and the community in general. The effect of the school district may be true, given the availablity of private options. Its not just about the school, however, consider the water, traffic to the area, and the general character of the town which is greatly at risk. Be very aware of the potential nightmare this is likely to bring if such a change in use is granted.

Kyras Joel 2.0! These peole never intended to build it as senior housing. The hucklebuck was always right around the corner.

The architects of Kiryas Joel own the old Keyfood/CVS mall and have raised rents constantly to chase out the existing businesses. They have bought numerous buildings on Main St and let them fall into disrepair then foreclosure after not paying taxes only to be bought in foreclosure by a uncle or cousin. Ever wonder why most of these locations remain empty after years? Because when they move into the Cornwall Commons 2.0 they need places to shop because they do not frequent gentile establishments.

And the whole reason behind this grand scheme? To get enough of a population to vote one of their own onto the town board then finagle the water wells out from underneath us. These people dont do things next week, next year. They do it in 10/15/20 year blocks.

I am not concerned that this will be such a problem. There is a need for this type of housing and perhaps it would take the pressure off NYMA to be developed.
Perhaps we should give but also request. Perhaps as part of the deal they should build or help renovate one of our parks.

Like another park where we can put up gates of one sort or another to keep out what I understand is referred to privately as "the Newburgh Element"?

Conveniently arconymed as NE. Get it?

Richard,
You are raising a point that many are fearful. What may be troubling is that your statements could be rhetoric. If you backed up this rant with facts then it may be taken more seriously. I am not saying your account is not true, because I do not know. But in terms of having an impact follow - up with facts about higher rents, uncles or cousins making forclosed purchases etc. Otherwise, quite frankly you sound Anti - Semetic.

Religion really isn't the issue here. I highly doubt this is about any one faith, therefore, anti-semitism is just a convenient fall back objection. For all we know, we could be fearing a bunch of atheists. Denomination does not matter. What does matter is a large group (cult?)of people invading an existing culture, and because of their mass and intensity, and lack of willingness to assimilate into what is existing (the intent is actually quite the opposite)literally taking over the way of life. Neighborhoods and communities change for good or worse in the natural course of attrition, however, this particular business organization has been known to take over, and that is how that particular organization works. Such an influx in development, so many people so quickly REGARDLESS OF RELIGION RACE OR CREED taxes the resources, environment, taxes, school system.And if it is a platform for the "feared organization" they have as much of a right to move here as anyone else....remove the religion, I beg of you.

comment continued - Focus on the fact that Cornwall could literally triple in size in a relatively short amount of time. It cannot handle the magnitude of such and influx and although change is often said to be a good thing, radical changes can often be more harmful than not if the appropriate steps are not in place to help manage what is good for the existing community. The town needs to stay one step ahead of this, not several steps behind (although it may already be too late given the undercurrent of what organization or businesses have been ever so quietly taking it from under us.)

The people of Woodbury took matters into their own hands and formed a Village of the Town (except for that part of the Town which was already a Village, i.e., Village of Harriman). Other villages, with their own zoning laws, can not be formed within a village.
It's not about race, religion or creed. It's about preserving the small town for ALL (of all races, religions, creeds) who wish to live in Cornwall, a beautiful little Norman Rockwell town.
Or you can choose urbanization. It's up to the people of Cornwall.

490 new housing units would add 500-1000 extra cars on our roads assuming 1-2 cars per unit. This kind of development cannot be good for our quality of life, not to mention the strain on resources, city services, and schools.

Just say no! Variance was allowed to build that type of building based on the + 55 demographic; it would never have been approved as just general housing. We all make bad investments, too bad for Mr. Amato. Tear those buildings down and replant trees.

And then, right there on Quaker Avenue, we'll have a downtown version of that quarter-mile stretch of ruined warehouse buildings on Temple Hill Road, just west of 9W, broken windows, falling-down walls and all. Certainly Amato isn't going to be tearing them down and landscaping no matter how much you stamp your foot.

Finish 'em.

I am in agreement with Ms. Vellone. What about the impact to school taxpayers?
Increase in taxes and cuts in state aid will only continue to impact our community.