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Michael's Farm subdivision proposes 125 homes; board hears infrastructure, wetlands and per‑unit charges
Summary
Developer Heritage Homes described a three‑phase plan for about 125 homes in the R‑10 zone. Town heard details on lighting (National Grid), water by OCWA ($64.47 per unit annual charge indicated), sewer layout and drainage; two wetland crossings and retention basins were noted.
The board opened combined public hearings on petitions establishing lighting, drainage, sewer and water districts for Michael's Farm. Steve Calocerinos, speaking for the developer, said the underlying zone change for the parcel was previously approved and that the subdivision would be constructed in three phases with approximately 125 homes.
Calocerinos described infrastructure and ongoing operations: exterior lighting would be provided and maintained by National Grid; water service would be supplied by the Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) and was described in the presentation as carrying an annual charge to the Town of Clay of $64.47 per unit; sewer work includes about 6,650 linear feet of lateral lines and 10 forced manholes, with an indicated sewer charge of $22.00 per unit shown in the materials; drainage would use a 36‑inch storm sewer with retention basins draining north and a projected drainage charge of $121.92 per unit per year. The developer noted some lots would back up to wetlands and that the plan includes two wetland crossings; retention basins are designed separate from those in the nearby Cross Creek development.
Calocerinos said water and sewer infrastructure would be built at once while other elements would phase with construction. The board did not vote to adopt the districts at the June 15 meeting; the hearings were opened and public comment heard, then the hearings were closed. The town engineer supplied cost and maintenance figures for securities and annual charges during the presentation.
Why it matters: the proposal will add housing capacity and infrastructure demand in the area; wetlands, utility charges and long‑term maintenance obligations were highlighted during the presentation.
