A proposed concrete batch plant along Route 9W dominated discussion at a recent Town of Lloyd Planning Board workshop meeting, with members raising questions about missing technical details and potential traffic and environmental impacts.

Clemente Concrete is seeking approval for a new concrete batch plant at 3260 Route 9W in the town’s Light Industry Zone. The facility would occupy slightly less than five acres and include aggregate storage, conveyors, truck circulation areas and support buildings. Plans call for clearing approximately three acres for development, with the operation relying on an on-site well and existing septic infrastructure.

Board members stressed the project remains in the early stages of review and has not yet entered formal environmental review. They identified several missing elements in the submission, including existing conditions mapping, grading and contour information, parking layouts, truck circulation plans, utility details, landscaping plans and traffic flow data.

Discussion extended beyond site design to broader operational concerns. Members raised questions about truck movement along Route 9W, citing the road’s unusual configuration and high traffic speeds. The board also discussed whether independent consultants would be needed to review traffic impacts, sound studies and potential environmental issues associated with concrete production.

No formal action was taken. The applicant was asked to return with additional information.

In other business, the board continued its review of renovation plans for the former Trustco Bank building at 3580 Route 9W, which is proposed for conversion to a restaurant with a drive-through component.

Members discussed landscaping, parking, drainage, utility concerns and the building’s appearance. They suggested reducing excess parking and incorporating pedestrian-friendly design elements consistent with the Walkway Gateway Mixed-Use district.

Several residential applications also advanced.

A proposed accessory dwelling unit at 30 Salk Drive was reviewed, with a public hearing expected at a future meeting.

The board opened discussion on multiple short-term rental applications, including a proposal at 5 Willow Dock Road. The applicant outlined plans for occupancy limits, parking restrictions, quiet-hour requirements and management measures to reduce impacts on neighboring properties.

During public comment, nearby residents raised concerns about road conditions, parking limitations and the effects of transient occupancy in a densely developed neighborhood.

Additional projects, including subdivision plans involving Community Land 2002 and several other short-term rental applications, remain under review.

The Planning Board is expected to continue discussions on multiple projects at upcoming meetings as applicants submit additional information and public hearings proceed.