Planning board approves preliminary plat for 247 Caderousse conservation subdivision

The Saratoga Springs Planning Board voted to approve the preliminary plat for the 247 Caderousse Conservation Subdivision after hearing a presentation from the applicant’s engineer and brief board questions.

Katie Loughman, an engineer with Studio Way Landscape Architecture and Engineering, said the site currently holds a single‑family residence, slopes greater than 15 percent, a wetland and active farmland. The plan would subdivide the property into three single‑family lots served by on‑site wastewater systems and municipal water, with access via a private driveway that is planned to connect to the Riley Farm development when that roadway is dedicated to the city. Loughman said the connection is intended to allow emergency vehicles to circulate through the neighborhood.

Board members pressed the applicant on the triggering event for the connection. The applicant said the private drive exists now and that the connection would be made only after the neighboring development’s roadway is constructed and dedicated; a letter of credit for site work will remain in place until the connection occurs. Several board members said that showing the future stub on the preliminary plat and retaining the financial guarantee satisfied their concern.

After discussion, the chair moved for preliminary plat approval and the motion was seconded. The board recorded the ayes and the motion carried. The planning board’s approval was for the preliminary plat; final plat and easement details will be addressed in subsequent submittals and notes on the plan.

The board closed the item and wished the applicant good night.