All systems are go for Peconic Landing’s much-anticipated expansion.
On Monday, the Southold Town planning board voted unanimously to pass the Peconic Landing expansion site plan application, according to Heather Lanza, Southold Town planning director.
“Peconic Landing is very pleased with the support we have received for our expansion from the town,” said Bob Syron, Peconic Landing president and CEO on Thursday.
In September, the mood was festive as elected officials gathered for the groundbreaking celebration of the Peconic Landing expansion.
Plans consist of 46 residential apartments, a new short-term rehabilitation center, and a 16-suite memory support neighborhood.
The $44 million expansion will not only create 40 to 45 new jobs but will provide state of the art health care specialization, programs and amenities, Syron said.
The planned expansion of the retirement community, located at 1500 Brecknock Road, north of New York State Route 25 in Greenport calls for the proposed construction of two new buildings that would add to the existing continuing care retirement community.
Currently, the facility has 118 cottages, 132 apartments, 24 assisted living and 32 skilled nursing beds.
The proposed additions include an 87,426 sq. ft. apartment building with 46 apartments and a parking garage, and a 35,543 sq. ft. nursing home with 33 beds, including a reconfiguration of the parking lot on 144 acres in the hamlet density zoning district.
The expansion will feature 16 new private skilled nursing accommodations in a “neighborhood model,” which includes a common area with country kitchen, dining area, great room and activity area; a 16-suite memory support assisted living wing for those with cognitive impairment will be set in a similar neighborhood style, a release on the expansion said.
In addition, 46 residential apartments ranging in size from 800 to 1,200 square feet will be added, along with expanded fitness facilities, new administrative support spaces and enhancements to the community’s educational amenities, including a technologically enhanced “smart” classroom, the release added.
The independent living addition will be attached to the existing community center and have easy access to all fitness, social and cultural amenities; the pool area will be renovated to provide greater access. Exercise facilities will be increased, and a separate fitness room will be created for group exercise, the release said.
A new front entrance to the healthcare center will be created along with a new lobby/reception area, training room and administrative space. Post-acute rehabilitation services will include upgraded physical and occupational therapies.
All phases of the expansion are expected to start simultaneously, with construction of the memory care and skilled nursing additions and are anticipated to take 12 months, and the residential living addition – which includes underground resident parking – approximately 14 to 16 months.
“Fifteen years ago , whien I first heard about Peconic Landing as an assessor, I said, ‘This is great for the community. What can I do to help?’” said Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell. “Today, when I heard about the expansion, I said, ‘This is great for the community .What can I do to help?’ Thank you for investing in the community.”
Greenport Mayor David Nyce added that Peconic Landing added to the vibrancy of Greenport.
“Peconic Landing will always be on a journey of improvement,” Syron said. “This is our culture. We are comitted to our residents.” Raising his glass in a toast at the September event, he said, “This is, indeed, a milestone.”
