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The developer of a controversial Route 58 commercial property got permission to remove 26,041 cubic yards of soils from a formerly wooded site it was allowed to clear cut in 2013 in order to avoid importing soils to fill low spots.

A site plan for the construction of 120,450 square feet of additional retail and accessory uses on a 42-acre Route 58 site gained preliminary approval by the Riverhead Planning Board Thursday.

Groups request funding through town's 2015 Community Development Block Grant, town board approves monthly low-cost spay/neuter clinic at Pfeifer Center, agreement with Costco site developer, zoning and parking code changes and a bunch of special event permits for 2015.