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Walworth Planning Board unanimously approves four-lot subdivision at 5335 Swadling Road
Summary
The Town of Walworth Planning Board on June 8 approved a four-lot subdivision of a 15.76-acre parcel at 5335 Swadling Road, issued a negative SEQRA finding, granted a waiver from the local depth-to-width ratio, and set conditions to be satisfied before final plat signatures.
The Town of Walworth Planning Board on June 8 unanimously approved a four-lot subdivision for property at 5335 Swadling Road, issuing a negative State Environmental Quality Review Act finding for the proposal and granting a waiver from a local depth-to-width requirement.
Kevin Tung of Greene Land Surveying, the applicant’s survey representative, told the board the plan was the same as shown in May and required county approval. "This is the same plan shown in the May meeting, but it had to be approved by County," Tung said, describing four lots: the southernmost lot with a house and shed, another lot with a barn, a remainder lot, and one approximately 1-acre lot to the north.
The resolution on the subdivision, supported by a Subdivision Plat dated April 8, 2026, describes the existing 15.76-acre parcel (Tax I.D. No. 61116-00947478) being divided into Lot 1 (±1.003 acres), Lot 2 (±1.003 acres), Lot 3 (±1.067 acres) and Lot 4 (±12.659 acres). The board reviewed Short Form EAF Part 2 and concluded the application would have "No, or Small Impact," issued a negative declaration under SEQRA, and directed that Short EAF Part 3 be completed consistent with that finding.
The board also granted a waiver from the depth-to-width ratio requirement (2.5 to 1) under Section 180-10[F](4)(a) of the Town Code, finding the deviation minimal and that the proposal is consistent with the character of the residentially zoned area and with public health, safety and welfare. Approval was subject to conditions listed in the resolution: outstanding comments from town staff and the town engineer must be addressed to the satisfaction of the Planning Board chair before signatures are affixed to the subdivision plat; any required utility districting must be completed to the Town Board's satisfaction; and the subdivision approval is valid for the period specified in the Town of Walworth Code.
The motion to approve the SEQRA determination and final subdivision resolution was made by Christopher Paap and seconded by Lou Villanova. A roll-call vote recorded Chairperson Landry — Aye; Christopher Paap — Aye; Lou Villanova — Aye; Kristen Rush — Aye. The motion carried.
Chairperson Landry also informed the public that the application for Double R Custom Homes could not move forward immediately because of a 30-day waiting period after the board declared lead agency. Regarding another matter, Windward, Landry said, "when we hear, you guys will hear." The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.; minutes were submitted by Kennahdy Williams, Clerk.
Next steps: the applicant must address outstanding town comments and any utility-districting requirements; the subdivision plat may be signed once the Planning Board chair is satisfied the conditions have been met.
