Lysander planning board names itself SEQR lead agency and issues negative declaration for Longview Apartments subdivision

The Town of Lysander Planning Board on June 11 designated itself lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) for the Longview Apartments/Townhouses major subdivision at 8850 River Road and issued a Negative Declaration, finding no significant adverse environmental impacts.

Julian Clark of Plumley Engineering represented Greentree Realty and said the applicant seeks to subdivide roughly 22+ acres into three lots to separate townhouse, apartment and riverfront parcels; the subdivision would not change the approved site layout or infrastructure. The board reviewed revised plans (dated June 5, 2026) and discussed outstanding site-plan considerations including stormwater management and the SWPPP, lighting, fire department review, floodplain regulations, pedestrian access, snow storage and water and sewer capacity.

Chairman John Corey led the board through the Part II Environmental Assessment responses; the board determined the action is an Unlisted Action, issued a Negative Declaration (Resolution #5), and unanimously designated the Planning Board as Lead Agency (Resolution #4). The board also passed a separate resolution to schedule a public hearing on the subdivision application (Resolution #6), conditioned upon payment of the appropriate fees.

Board members raised questions about ownership and maintenance of the riverfront common area and confirmed the lot configuration is intended to comply with the Town’s Riverfront Overlay District; they noted the riverfront parcel is not intended as a buildable lot and will be maintained as common property.

The votes on Resolutions #4, #5 and #6 were each 4-0.