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Votes at a glance: Fenton Planning Board actions on Feb. 24, 2026
Summary
The Planning Board approved the Sept. 30, 2025 minutes, assumed Lead Agency, classified the Children’s Home project as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA, declared a Negative Declaration, and approved an Aquifer Development Permit with conditions; a Fill and Development Permit was identified as required and will be considered March 31.
Key actions taken by the Town of Fenton Planning Board on Feb. 24, 2026:
• Minutes approval: Members approved the Sept. 30, 2025 Planning Board minutes by motion (motion carried; roll call: Aurelio, Illsley, Kark, Pipher, Podrazil, Snow).
• Lead Agency: The Board voted to assume Lead Agency for the Children’s Home project (motion carried; unanimous roll call).
• SEQRA classification: The Board classified the project as an Unlisted Action and completed Parts 1–3 of the Short EAF; after review the Board adopted a Negative Declaration (no significant adverse environmental impact) by unanimous vote.
• Aquifer Development Permit: The Board approved the permit with a condition requiring a living-fence buffer and consideration for lighting shields; vote: 6–0 (Aurelio, Illsley, Pipher, Podrazil, Snow, Kark).
• Follow-up permits: Building Inspector Matt Banks said a Fill and Development Permit is required because the project will bring in over 500 cubic yards of clean fill; that item will be addressed at the March 31 meeting.
These outcomes set the project toward implementation subject to the Board’s requested follow-ups (photometrics, living-fence/specs, SWPPP finalization).
