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Von Penn two‑lot subdivision: board sets Jan.15 public hearing pending well test; pump test protocol is key
Summary
Applicant for a two‑lot subdivision on Hasbrooke Road must supply a well pump test to show smaller lot sizes won't impair neighboring wells; the Planning Board declared lead agency and set a public hearing for 01/15/2026 pending satisfactory hydrogeologist review of results hoped for by 12/15/2025.
The Von Penn subdivision team described a proposed two‑lot, small‑scale subdivision that would rely on well testing to justify lot sizes smaller than typical code requirements. The applicant’s hydrologist submitted a pump‑test protocol; town hydrogeologist (Bob Miller referenced in the file) reviewed it and indicated the method was acceptable. The board discussed test pumping rates (applicant proposed a 2 gpm test given low project demand; some board members argued 5 gpm is a more typical code test and that results below 5 gpm often require mitigation such as storage tanks or casing capacity).
Planning staff said well test results are a threshold item for scheduling a final public hearing. The board declared itself lead agency, categorized the action as a minor subdivision under SEQRA, and set a public hearing for 01/15/2026 provided the applicant submits satisfactory well test results for review. Staff recommended well test submission by 12/15/2025 so the town’s hydrogeologist can review and provide comments in time for the hearing packet.
