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Board hears initial subdivision appearance at 845 Cronomer Lake; septic and driveway access options discussed
Summary
At an initial appearance the board heard an engineer and property owner describe a reconfigured subdivision to accommodate septic hookups for duplex units; staff and the applicant discussed common driveway counts, wetland crossing permits and whether county review is triggered.
The Planning Board heard an initial appearance Jan. 15 for a proposed reconfiguration at 845 Cronomer Lake (project 25‑35), where an 8.48‑acre property previously approved for two duplexes is being adjusted so septic service aligns with the units and to allow an additional duplex to be served from the common driveway.
Engineer Ross Winglovitz said the layout change arose from septic constraints and described reconnecting the existing septic to a proposed duplex while installing a new system for the existing duplex. Owner Mike Mahar said he wants to minimize disturbance to neighboring property while exploring options for driveway access and wetland crossings.
Staff and board members discussed three procedural paths: (1) seek Town Board confirmation about whether the code treats duplexes as buildings rather than countable units for driveway limits; (2) construct a private roadway; or (3) extend access to Union Avenue with a wetland crossing. Pat Hines advised that any re‑subdivision filed within three years could trigger county review as a major subdivision and recommended the applicant confirm the Health Department’s position.
No action was taken; staff asked the applicant to consult the Health Department and confirm whether county review applies before returning with a formal submission.
