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Residents press trustees over traffic, sewer and scale of proposed Traubler redevelopment; developer pledges studies
Summary
Hundreds of residents raised traffic, parking, sewer and historic-preservation concerns about a proposed 202-unit development for the former Traubler Junior High site; the developer and school superintendent described design revisions and pledged traffic, market and stormwater studies before any approvals.
The Village of Oswego trustees heard more than two hours of public comment Tuesday on a developer's revised plan to replace the vacant Traubler Junior High property with about 202 residential units.
Residents urged trustees to slow the process and demanded details on traffic, parking, sewer capacity and the project's effect on the historic downtown. "We strongly oppose the Traubers School development project," Don Draxler, a Garfield Street resident, told the board, citing congestion on Route 71 and safety concerns for schoolchildren.
Several speakers asked whether the project would include subsidized housing or Section 8 vouchers; the developer denied that, saying,…
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