Scranton Shops Change of Use

At a glance

What: a change of use at 292 Route 169 (Scranton Shops LLC), public hearing No. 676-04-26.
Where it stands: approved unanimously on 2026-10-01 with conditions.
Next: none; revisions to the Scranton Village plan (rain gardens) were also discussed at the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency on 2026-10-05.

Conditions: bond increased to cover infiltration trenches and rain gardens (an erosion and sediment control bond of $5,900 was entered); lessees bound by the permit; site lighting off 30 minutes after and on no sooner than 30 minutes before operating hours; no amplified music.
Hours limited to 9 AM to 9 PM Monday to Saturday and 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday.

Hearing closed and special permit approved unanimously (Adiletta/Monahan). The revised plan has eight retail sheds, reused buildings and gravel parking for 38 vehicles, with a $5,900 erosion bond. Conditions: bond expanded to cover the infiltration trenches and rain gardens, lessees bound by the permit, lighting off 30 minutes after closing and on no sooner than 30 minutes before opening, and no amplified music. Maximum hours are 9 AM to 9 PM Monday to Saturday and 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday.

A scaled-back proposal added rain gardens and stone sediment-catching trenches beside the proposed vendor buildings. A concern that the retention areas could concentrate runoff was not judged significant enough for further requirements; the wetlands agent had approved the plan the prior Thursday.

Zoning enforcement reported that stormwater bonds were delivered and a special permit application was expected within the week.

A member reported the silt fence did not appear trenched in; the agent will follow up.