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Albany Planning Board approves minor subdivision amendment for Smart and Reardon
Summary
The Albany Planning Board unanimously approved a minor subdivision amendment to reflect a recent lot merger for tax map 7, parcel 92-1 after a public hearing in which no members of the public spoke. The amendment makes no new lots and clarifies Aviation Drive as a private driveway.
The Albany Planning Board unanimously approved a minor subdivision amendment at its meeting that began at 6:40 p.m., accepting a revised plan from Smart and Reardon that reflects a prior lot merger and makes no new lots. Chair Sean Wadsworth opened a duly noticed public hearing at 6:42 p.m. and, after a brief presentation by the applicant's surveyor, moved to approve the plan.
Andy Fisher, identified as a representative of Amerenussic Survey Company, told the board the amendment is a "slight change" that primarily reflects what exists "now after the lot merger," and that the plan keeps the layout as simple as possible. Fisher said the revision clarifies the alignment of Aviation Drive and reflects the lot-merger changes the board previously authorized.
The chair and board members clarified that the amendment references an earlier subdivision plan for James Goldman and Alice Zellers and that the change abandons certain lot lines to mirror the merger; they also agreed that Aviation Drive functions as a private driveway with no easements across the affected property. The chair corrected a clerical detail on the record, noting the prior plan was recorded in 2022 (Carroll County registered deeds: Book 3684, Page 1041).
No members of the public addressed the board during the hearing, and after brief procedural questions the board voted to approve the amendment as presented. Chair Sean Wadsworth said the motion passed and members arranged logistics to sign and deliver the final mylar plan; Andy Fisher volunteered to deliver the mylar for signatures.
The board closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. and confirmed that approval took place following the hearing, as required by procedure. The board also approved the minutes of its June 9 meeting and noted the appointment of Amalia as a voting member had been recorded.
The approval modifies recorded plan notes to reflect the merger and the clarified status of Aviation Drive; the board recorded the action but did not create any new lots or alter lot ownership. The board signaled no further public testimony on the item and moved on to continued zoning-ordinance work for a future meeting.
