Planning board agrees to write letter saying Thruway split created separate parcel; no subdivision approval needed

Jun 9, 2026

Attorney Jerry Jacobowitz told the planning board that the New York State Thruway physically split a parcel before local subdivision rules existed and asked the board to tell the assessor no subdivision approval is required; the board voted to write the letter and carry it to the county assessor.

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Attorney Jerry Jacobowitz told the Town of Plattekill Planning Board that a parcel owned by his client, Mr. Brune, had been physically separated by construction of the New York State Thruway decades ago and asked the board to confirm with the assessor that the split did not require current subdivision approval.

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