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Board approves SEQR, sets hearing after driveway and deed questions in Cohen–Odom case
Summary
Ronald Cohen told the board a lot-line alteration transferring roughly 0.5 acres would place his driveway and utilities fully within his parcel; he said there is a right-of-way in his deed but only a verbal driveway maintenance agreement. The board approved a Type II SEQR resolution and set a public hearing for Aug. 3, 2026.
Ronald Cohen appeared in person to present a proposed transfer of approximately 0.5 acres from parcel 892440 at 524 Turkey Hill Road to parcel 738435 at 516 Turkey Hill Road. Cohen said moving the boundary would place the portion of his driveway that crosses the neighboring parcel fully within his parcel and allow him to bury utilities without creating an easement.
Consultant Ted Fink explained that parcel 738435 had been part of a 2022 lot-line alteration that required the applicant to provide a copy of a shared driveway agreement confirming legal access. The board asked whether a driveway maintenance agreement existed; Cohen said his deed includes a right-of-way but there is no formal shared driveway agreement, only a verbal maintenance arrangement with his neighbor.
The board reviewed and approved a Type II SEQR resolution and then set a public hearing for Aug. 3, 2026 to allow for public comment prior to any final action.
