293-Unit Malta Development in the Works
A rendering of a proposed 293-unit development at 2354 Route 9 in Malta. Image via the town’s December 23 board meeting documents.
MALTA — A mixed-use development proposal that would create nearly 300 residential units is making its way through Malta’s town boards.
Located on a 127-acre parcel at 2354 Route 9, the project would include the demolition of two “unsightly” buildings on Route 9, as well as the creation of 2,800 feet of sidewalks which, along with the town’s existing sidewalk plans, would create a continuous pathway from the Dunning Street/Route 9 roundabout to the Round Lake Bypass. The new sidewalk would also connect to the Zim Smith Trail.
The development would include 40,000 square feet of commercial space on Route 9, as well as a collection of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and multi-family buildings that would create a total of 293 residential units.
The Malta Town Board has met with the New York Development Group several times to workshop the group’s proposal.
“Overall, I’m not unhappy with it,” Town Supervisor Cynthia Young said of the proposal at a December 23 board meeting. “I think the community benefit is reasonable.”
Young said that Malta needs additional commercial development on Route 9 and wanted to make sure it gets built. She noted that a traffic study will need to be conducted as the proposal progresses. She also thanked the developer for agreeing to scale back the initial proposal from 350 units to 293.
Councilperson Al Ricci said he opposed the project, although the remaining council members seemed open to further discussion. Supervisor Young said the issue would be revisited at a future meeting.