Resident urges full EIS for proposed Cranberry Lake rezoning, citing traffic and safety

Nico Marino, who lives on William Street in West Harrison, urged the board to require a positive declaration and a full environmental impact statement before rezoning land at 1700 Old Orchard Street for an STAC district and a proposed 3,000-seat stadium.

"A 3,000-seat stadium would undo that work on every event night," Marino said, pointing to existing parking and traffic restrictions on neighborhood streets and recalling a recent fatal motorcycle crash on Route 22 he witnessed. He asked the board to study traffic, parking, emergency access, and public safety before any rezoning or approvals proceed.

Marino also urged the board not to prioritize the rezoning over other neighborhood needs, such as water infrastructure projects in his area. The supervisor acknowledged the comment, noting the board had received related materials and that the public hearing process would continue according to procedures; no vote on rezoning occurred at this meeting.