Planning board issues negative SEQR finding, approves 2-lot subdivision at 1143 Ballston Lake Road

The Clifton Park Planning Board on July 13 issued a negative declaration under SEQR and granted preliminary and final approval for a two-lot subdivision at 1143 Ballston Lake Road, subject to technical corrections and conditions.

The board's chair outlined that the applicant proposes to split a 2.54-acre parcel into a 0.67-acre lot containing an existing dwelling and a 1.87-acre lot containing an existing warehouse. Applicant representative Bob Wilple said no physical changes are proposed as part of the subdivision and that area variances were previously granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

John from the town planning staff told the board that Saratoga County Planning issued a letter finding no significant countywide or intercommunity impacts and asked that the demolition of a designated structure be verified prior to map signing. The board directed the applicant to add a Route 146A easement notation for a future sidewalk, to show parcel setback lines, and to provide meets-and-bounds for an ingress easement.

After discussion the board moved, seconded and approved a motion to issue a SEQR negative declaration and to grant conditional preliminary and final approval. The motion included conditions that outstanding staff comments be satisfied, that the proposed demolition occur prior to map signing, and that landscaping/tree retention and the easement be shown on final plans. Board members named during the roll call who voted in favor included Matt, Eric, Heather, Denise, Lisa and Joanne.

The planning department will verify that the listed conditions are met before signing the final subdivision map.