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Orange County planning staff: April brought 50 mandatory GML 239 referrals, 262 housing units and 364,148 sq ft of nonresidential proposals
Summary
County staff told the Orange County Planning Board that municipalities submitted 50 mandatory GML 239 referrals in April 2026, proposing 262 dwelling units and 364,148 square feet of nonresidential development; staff highlighted four significant referrals for detailed review.
The Orange County Planning Board heard a summary of April 2026 General Municipal Law (GML) 239 referrals at its May 5 meeting. Planning Department staff reported 50 mandatory referrals from municipalities countywide, proposing a combined 262 dwelling units and 364,148 square feet of nonresidential development, plus one telecom facility upgrade and a comprehensive plan update from the Town of Goshen.
Staff identified four referrals for detailed review: the Biagini Subdivision in the Village of Florida, the Goshen Comprehensive Plan update, the Garonit Pharmaceutical site plan in New Windsor, and the Overlook Farms Major Subdivision in Newburgh. J. MacLeod summarized the monthly totals and recommended follow‑up materials such as SWPPPs and site plans for projects with potential environmental or infrastructure impacts. The Board accepted the April 7, 2026 minutes with the edit recommended by E. McClung.
