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Fenton planning board approves Children’s Home parking consolidation, pedestrian and safety upgrades
Summary
The Town of Fenton Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a site plan and declared a SEQRA Negative Declaration for the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference project at 1182 Chenango Street, clearing the way for parking consolidation, pedestrian improvements and lighting mitigation subject to county permitting and follow-up paperwork.
The Town of Fenton Planning Board voted March 31 to approve a site plan for parking consolidation, pedestrian enhancements and safety improvements at 1182 Chenango Street, the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference campus, and declared a SEQRA Negative Declaration finding no significant adverse environmental impact.
The action follows the board’s review of a county 239 referral and technical comments from county agencies. The Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study recommended adding an additional crosswalk and other pedestrian enhancements; Broome County Department of Public Works (DPW) advised that any new driveway or work in the county right-of-way requires a Broome County Highway Department work permit and must comply with New York State Department of Transportation highway design standards. DPW also flagged that the parcel lies within the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) area and emphasized adherence to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation erosion and sediment-control requirements.
Board members completed Parts 1–3 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. The application package included a letter from the State Historic Preservation Office indicating no adverse effect at the site. After the board concluded that impacts would be 'no or small' and that no significant adverse environmental effects were expected, members voted to declare a Negative Declaration under SEQRA.
The application package identified anticipated materials quantities for permit purposes: roughly 125 cubic yards of fill beneath a new parking area and turnaround, and about 710 cubic yards of topsoil to replace pavement to be removed. The board was also informed that the project team will add light‑blocking fabric along the fence paralleling Hoyt Avenue to limit light spillover.
The board approved the site plan with no conditions. The chair confirmed that the Site Plan approval includes the Fill and Development Permit. Town staff and the Building Inspector will complete paperwork for the Aquifer Development Permit and the Fill and Development Permit; the DPW reminder about county permits and NYSDOT standards remains a requirement for any county right-of-way work.
The Planning Board’s votes were recorded by roll call throughout the meeting; motions to assume lead agency for SEQRA, to declare the Negative Declaration, and to approve the site plan all passed unanimously by members present. The board adjourned at 7:18 PM; its next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026.
