Plattekill Planning Board issues SEQRA negative declaration for two‑lot subdivision at 261 Fossler Road

The Plattekill Planning Board granted a SEQRA negative declaration Feb. 24 for a proposed two‑lot subdivision at 261 Fossler Road by applicant Brittany Edwards‑Chu. John Nosek of Nosek Engineering told the board the plan would create two single‑family lots, each with its own well and septic, and that the parcel totals about 11.3 acres.

Nosek said lot one is roughly 7.1 acres and lot two about 4.2 acres, but buildable area is reduced where DEC‑mapped wetlands and a 100‑foot buffer apply. “For the record, proposed two‑lot subdivision for Brittany Chu,” Nosek said, and added the DEC has validated the wetland mapping and “signed off.” He said he has submitted soils testing and applied to the health department for septic approval, which he estimated can take two to three months or longer depending on current county processing times.

Board members reviewed consultant comments from McGoey Hauser (MHE Engineering) and noted several items remain open: septic permits from the Ulster County Health Department, erosion and sediment control details, and legal language for a 25‑foot dedication from the road centerline. The board discussed which items can be completed only after conditional approval (for example, deed language and formal dedication paperwork that require approval and attorney review).

A board member moved and the board seconded a motion to grant a SEQRA negative declaration; the board recorded the motion as carried with 'Aye' votes. The approval is conditioned on resolution of outstanding agency and consultant comments, health department septic approval, and receipt of any required county responses and attorney review before final map signing.

Next steps: applicant to obtain Ulster County and health department sign‑offs, submit any required legal documents for dedications and easements, and return for final map sign‑off once those items are complete.