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Board presses developer for more drainage detail on Lexington/Concord subdivision; SEQR conversation continues
Summary
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board told the developer of a planned Lexington/Concord subdivision that the stormwater and drainage information submitted for SEQR is not adequate and asked for detailed drainage engineering drawings and a face‑to‑face review with city staff.
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board spent the largest portion of its meeting reviewing part 2 of the SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) for a proposed multi‑lot subdivision in the Lexington/Concord area and concluded it needs more detailed drainage documentation before it can finish its environmental review.
Project representatives, including Bruce Steeves and engineer Dom Areco, presented an overview of the proposed drainage pattern and said the applicant has prepared a basic stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) with two sediment basins and proposed culverts. Areco described the site’s flow paths, noting several drain lines that collect runoff to a low point; he said the project team had included “about 1,600 square feet” basins intended to capture the first flush of stormwater…
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