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ERB urges water‑capacity study before reviewing Elegant Homes/Big Sky Farm senior‑housing and hotel plan

Goshen Environmental Review Board · December 11, 2025
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Summary

A preliminary proposal for about 96 senior housing units and an associated hotel prompted ERB to recommend an early water‑capacity study and careful traffic review before the board undertakes detailed environmental review.

Speaker 1 briefly introduced a preliminary application from Elegant Homes / Big Sky Farm for roughly 96 senior housing units and an associated hotel (board discussion referenced a ~26,000‑square‑foot lodging building). Members urged the applicant to commission a water study before investing in detailed plans: "Before you spend that bunch of money doing anything else, come up with the water study," Speaker 1 said.

The ERB discussed driveway siting, proximity to existing houses and the driving range, and whether municipal water connections or alternative sources would be viable. Speaker 2 suggested applicants should secure letters from utilities indicating willingness to serve, and urged a phased approach to disturbance and erosion control once water capacity is established.

Next steps: ERB noted the project will return for more complete review after the applicant supplies a water‑capacity assessment and utility service commitments.