Crossroads 312 Predicts 700 Jobs Will Be Created

Officials for the Crossroads 312 project predict their development would bring 700 new jobs to Putnam County in a recent press release.

The proposal, now under review by Southeast town officials, would include a 100-room hotel and 143,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space at the intersection of I-84 and Route 312.

In all, Crossroads 312 officials would expect the project would include 391 full-time, 158 part-time and 150 construction jobs.

A public hearing regarding proposed zoning changes for the project is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Southeast
Town Hall, 360 Route 22, Brewster, NY.

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Here’s the full text of the Crossroads 312 press release:

The proposed Crossroads 312 project has announced they

expect to bring a total of 700 new jobs to the Putnam County area.

The proposed project, in the Town of Southeast, would create 143,000 square feet of

retail and restaurant space with a 100-room hotel located on just over 50 acres of

land at the intersection of NYS Route 312 and Interstate 84.

A total of 391 full time jobs, 158 part time jobs and 150 construction jobs are

expected to be created, pending town approval. The jobs will range from

construction, retail, food service, hospitality and more.

The proposed project will have an overall positive effect on the Town of Southeast

and Putnam County. The Final Environmental Impact Statement estimates that the

proposed project will generate approximately $1,756,268 in property taxes.

Providing additional local shopping opportunities would also serve as a new means

for the community to collect sales tax dollars. According to the Putnam County

Economic Development Corporation, the project is expected to generate more than

$3.5 million annually in sales tax revenue.

Local business leaders have also voiced their support of this project, which is slated

to bring hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenue to Southeast and Putnam

County.

“The Crossroads 312 project has the potential to create hundreds of jobs, increase

the commercial tax base and create a hotel which can further put Putnam County on

the tourism map in New York,” said Putnam County Economic Development

Corporation President Meghan Taylor at a November 20, 2014 Southeast Town

Board meeting.

“A hotel in Southeast, in an area with several restaurants and desirable shopping

choices would be a home run for all involved! We’ve developed great partnerships and I would love to have a Southeast lodging partner,” said Meryl DiDio, the

Marketing and Officer Manager at Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson, in a letter of

support.

“As President of the Board of Directors of the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of

Putnam/Southern Dutchess, I have seen firsthand how many local businesses write

company check benefiting the UCP during our fundraising efforts to support the

disabled community. I suggest and strongly urge that the Town of Southeast

reciprocate and support private businesses when a sensible and timely application

comes before it that will benefit the entire community,” said former Putnam County

Executive Peter Alexanderson in a letter of support.

The project developers have been sensitive to traffic issues and have developed a

plan to mitigate traffic congestion. Crossroads 312 has proposed an Intelligent

Transportation System (ITS) infrastructure, which would help to optimize traffic

signal operations, provide better coordination between signals and improve the

overall progression of traffic throughout the Route 312 corridor to reduce stops and

delays.

The project developers have also worked with the local police and fire departments

to ensure that safety is the number one priority in the planning stages of the

Crossroads 312 project.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, along with the New York State Police provide

primary police services to the entire town of Southeast. The State Police, on average,

have 1 to 3 patrols dedicated to Southeast during the daytime and 1 to 2 patrols

overnight. The Sheriff’s Office has a minimum of two patrols assigned to the area of

the county where the proposed project would be built.

The Town of Southeast will be hosting a public hearing regarding proposed zoning

changes for the project on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7PM at the Southeast

Town Hall located at 360 Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509.

For more information about the Crossroads 312 project, please visit:

www.crossroads312NY.com.