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Residents press traffic and environmental concerns as board hears Reserve at Clay zone-change
Summary
The board heard a public hearing on a proposal to rezone about 20.18 acres at 8201 Lawton Road to allow ~61 single-family lots; the Planning Board recommended approval but residents questioned the relevance of a 2024 traffic study and environmental impacts, while the applicant said a long-form EIS and mitigation plan are in place.
The Town Board opened a public hearing June 15 on Town Board Case #1251, The Reserve at Clay, a proposed zone change from RA-100 Residential Agricultural to R-7.5 One-Family Residential for roughly 20.18 acres at 8201 Lawton Road to allow about 61 single-family lots.
Tim Coyer, representing the applicant, said the project returned to the board after prior consideration and that the Planning Board gave a positive recommendation. The applicant has completed a long-form environmental impact statement (EIS), Coyer said, and proposed mitigation measures including preservation of some trees.
Resident Chris Underwood questioned the relevance of a traffic study conducted in November 2024 and urged the board to consider new local developments. "This doesn't even take into consideration the increased traffic associated with Micron," Underwood said, and he raised other safety concerns including excessive vehicle speeds on Lawton Road and children riding e-bikes without helmets. Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick said he would contact the sheriff's department to request increased patrolling and enforcement.
Michelle Bristol asked about environmental impacts to land if the zone change is approved; Coyer reiterated the EIS and mitigation plan and said efforts were being made to preserve trees. With no further public comment, the Deputy Supervisor closed the hearing.
