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RNH 298 LLC - Special Permit Narrative Special Permit Summary: RNH 298 LLC is requesting Special Use Permit approval to host multi-day events at 298 Ellicott Road, West Falls, NY 14170. The repaired infrastructure from Alpine Recreation Center is sufficient to support camping and events. Parcel Details: Size: +200 acres Zoning: C3 Access: (2x) 298 Ellicott Road West Falls, NY 14170; (1x) 145 Ellicott Road West Falls, NY 14170; (1x) 8001 Ellicott Road West Falls, NY 14170 Ownership: Neil Hopkins Background: The parcel at 298 Ellicott Rd West Falls, NY 14170 was the location of the Jewettville Brickyard sometime in the early 1900’s. Well after the Jewettville Brickyard closed the property became Alpine Recreation Center. The Alpine Recreation Center existed from the 1960’s to the 1980’s. The recreation center contained camp sites, cross-country skiing trails, general hiking trails, several playgrounds and a large quarry. The parcel has been privately owned since the closure of the recreation center. We currently own the adjacent business and property (Twinco) at 145 Ellicott Road West Falls, NY 14170. Twinco has been in business since 1969. We took interest in the 298 Ellicott Rd property when it was posted for sale in 2017. After roughly 1 year of negotiations, we purchased the property in 2019. Since that time, significant investment has been made to repair and restore existing buildings, internal roadways, parking areas, and grounds, allowing the property to once — again support recreational use in a controlled and responsible manner. Current Condition: The parcel is currently used for both personal and recreation activities. Corrective maintenance was performed on the 25-acre section where the proposed activity will occur by a team of 3 seasonal workers and other contractors. The property has an existing public water supply. The current blacktop parking area has capacity for roughly 30 vehicles. There is a large open field that can be used for additional parking if required. Access: There are 4 access points to the 298 Ellicott Rd West Falls, NY 14170 parcel. - Primary blacktop access at 298 Ellicott Rd West Falls, NY 14170