Planning board adopts resolution allowing 810‑sq‑ft detached garage at 1 East Middle Patton Road

The North Castle Planning Board adopted a draft resolution April 27 approving a site development plan and special use permit for a proposed 810‑square‑foot detached accessory garage at 1 East Middle Patton Road in the R‑4A zoning district.

Adam, a town planning staff member, told the board the accessory building is 810 square feet and noted, "Any accessory structure over 800 square feet requires the issuance of a special use permit by the planning board." Tom Crispy read the public‑hearing notice and the project team said the Architectural Review Board reviewed and recommended approval.

The board heard from Dan O'Connor of the applicant's firm, who said the ARB approved the design and that the project team would complete required public notifications and the required soil testing before building‑permit application. Rick (town staff) noted a remaining grading detail and asked that the applicant provide the required soil/saw testing and cut‑and‑fill figures. With no members of the public attending to speak on the item, the board closed the public hearing and voted to adopt the resolution with standard conditions tied to the site plan and building permit.

Why it matters: Because the proposed garage exceeds the 800‑square‑foot threshold, state and town rules require planning board review through a special use permit. The adopted resolution requires the applicant to satisfy outstanding technical items — including soil testing and any ARB conditions — before a building permit is issued.

Next steps: The applicant must complete the town‑required testing and any conditions listed in the resolution before applying for a building permit. The town will not issue permits until those conditions are cleared.