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Developers are seeking approval of a site plan for the first $63 million phase of the project which would see conversion of the idle Freezer Queen Food plant on Fuhrmann Boulevard to 150 condominiums. While the planning panel tabled approval of the condo conversion site plan, members expressed general support for the pioneering outer harbor effort.

"Your team has done a great job blending it into the site and the waterfront," said Planning Board Chairman James A. Morrell.

South District Common Council Member Michael P. Kearns applauded the project for its outer harbor investment, as well as for incorporating public boardwalks and trails.

"It's great to see access for regular people," Kearns said regarding the master plan for the full 20-acre peninsula. "This project should be a catalyst for Outer Harbor development."

The Queen City Landing development group, led by Orchard Park developer Gerald Buchheit, unveiled updated plans for the former food plant. They call for the existing six-story building to be raised by two stories and clad in a new facade with strong marine influences.