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Board advances Cross & Work residence sketch plan, sends application toward required permits
Summary
The board granted sketch plan approval for the Cross & Work residence (Birch Road), a proposed four‑bedroom single‑family house on about 4.75 acres in the R‑3 district, and directed the applicant to pursue site plan, major grading permit and wetland approvals and, if needed, variances through the ZBA.
The Planning Board granted sketch plan approval on Feb. 9 for the Cross & Work residence on Birch Road (tax map 41.06.2.44; file 2025‑0023), a proposed four‑bedroom single‑family home with driveway, well, septic and stormwater improvements.
Jim Teeth, the project engineer, told the board the application includes a driveway, septic system and stormwater controls for the 4.4‑plus acre site and that he believed engineering and planning comments had been addressed. "At this point, I believe I'm satisfied all the engineering and planning comments that we've received," Teeth said.
The board opened and then closed the public hearing after no public speakers. Planning staff reviewed a draft resolution prepared by town planner Bruce Barber and confirmed that the action had been classified as a Type II action under SEQR (EAF dated 11/14/2025). Members noted the site will disturb a town‑jurisdictional 100‑foot wetland buffer and that a major grading permit will be required. The board approved sketch plan advancement and directed the applicant to proceed with required ZBA filings for bulk variances as needed and to address outstanding engineering comments prior to final site plan consideration.
Next steps: the applicant must complete engineering responses, file for the major grading and wetland permits, and supply materials for final site plan review. The board gave no final signoff beyond sketch approval.
