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Neighbors press Planning Board for stormwater details; Poppy Lane hearing continued to April 16
Summary
At a public hearing on a three‑lot Poppy Lane subdivision, neighbors demanded full stormwater hydraulics, wetland delineations and a posted engineering package; the Planning Board agreed to keep the record open and adjourned the hearing to April 16, 2026 to allow review of updated plans.
Neighbors urged the Town of Newburgh Planning Board on March 5 to delay action on a three‑lot subdivision on Poppy Lane until the applicant posts a complete stormwater package and engineering calculations.
Ross Winglovitz, the project engineer, told the Board the private road and drainage scheme were designed to capture runoff in roadside swales and pipe it to an upgraded Town drainage system near Frozen Ridge Road, and that easements recently located with Town help would be used for the downstream outfall.
Several neighbors said they received the developer’s latest erosion‑control plan only the morning of the hearing and asked for more time. Daniel Bartley (118 Lester Clark) said the plan would channel runoff down Poppy Lane and cause erosion and access problems. Rob, representing his elderly father at 146 Lester Clark, presented a written, technical statement asking the board not to vote on waivers or approvals until the applicant posts a full stormwater management report, hydraulic calculations showing pre‑ and post‑development peak flows, plan/profile information for outlet pipeline sizing, outfall stabilization details, wetland mapping/delineation used for design and an operation/maintenance plan identifying long‑term ownership of the system.
Town engineer Pat Hines said the most recent plans had been posted Tuesday afternoon but acknowledged mapping had not been attached; he pledged to repost the maps. Hines also said the amended subdivision is an "unlisted" action under SEQRA and that the Board would need to take an appropriate SEQRA step if it moves to reapprove the previously adopted negative declaration.
After discussion the applicant agreed to provide written responses and updates. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Poppy Lane public hearing and reconvene on April 16, 2026 so residents and staff can review updated plan sets and technical responses.
What’s next: The record will be updated and posted online; the Board expects a supplemental submission addressing hydraulic calculations, stormwater design details, wetland delineation and ownership/maintenance plans before acting on waivers or approvals.
