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Resident asks ZBA about reverting Mendon parcel to RA‑2 to enable subdivision
Summary
During general discussion a resident said the parcel had previously been configured with three approved lots and asked whether rezoning back to RA‑2 would allow a new subdivision; the board advised researching feasibility, consulting overlay maps, hiring a surveyor and approaching the Town Board.
A resident spoke during the meeting’s general discussion about a parcel they purchased in the 1970s and asked whether the town would consider reverting a parcel’s zoning back to RA‑2 so the property could be subdivided into multiple home lots. The resident said drawings show prior building lines and that earlier approvals had supported three lots; they asked how to proceed and whether R2 zoning would be feasible.
Board members advised the resident to research historic approvals and overlay district requirements and suggested the clearest next step is to approach the Town Board to request a zoning change. Staff guidance included reviewing steep‑slope overlay constraints, road frontage and minimum lot‑width rules, and consulting town staff member Cory to prepare materials and a surveyor for any application. The board recommended aiming for a plan that minimizes the number and scope of future variance requests.
The resident said septic placement, slope and existing structures affect potential lot layouts; the board noted those are relevant technical constraints that will bear on the Town Board’s decision. No change to zoning was made at the ZBA meeting; the guidance provided was procedural and advisory.
