Planning Board accepts update allowing removal of additional 120,000 cubic yards at Matrix I‑84 site

Matrix I‑84 (project 2022‑29) updated the Town of Newburgh Planning Board on Jan. 16 that additional geotechnical work identified about 120,000 cubic yards of unsuitable material that must be removed to construct redesigned retaining walls. Pat Hines (MH&E) said the original clearing and grading permit authorized removal of roughly 160,000 cubic yards and that most of that material has already been removed; the new finding increases the volume but not the permitted footprint of disturbance.

Board members were told the project has traffic control and DOT approvals for offsite hauling and that off‑site disposal locations outside the town (previously approved locations in neighboring municipalities) continue to be used. Counsel summarized the board’s options and recommended an informal determination that the applicant may proceed under the existing clearing and grading permit, subject to the permit's terms and existing securities. The board signaled support for proceeding under current permit conditions and existing securities, and noted DOT remains the permitting authority for traffic controls on Route 17K.

What this means: the applicant may continue earthwork under the standing permit, but is responsible for maintaining dust and mud controls, honoring off‑site disposal approvals, and working with DOT on traffic control as conditions evolve.