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Board split over variance request to allow fifth house on private road at 1559 Route 9W
Summary
The Town Board debated a developer request to allow a fifth house on a private road at 1559 Route 9W. Concerns focused on road-grade limits (town roads 10% vs. private up to 14%), maintenance agreements and whether the Town Board should refer the matter to the Planning Board or ZBA. A roll call produced two Yes, two No and one Abstain (Cauchi Yes; Corcoran No; Zambito Abstain; Sessa No; Molinelli No).
The board considered a developer's request to permit construction of a fifth house on a private road at 1559 Route 9W. Councilman Zambito explained that the developer proposed using a private road standard (up to 14% grade) rather than building a town road (10% limit), and several members raised concerns about long-term maintenance and enforceability of private-road maintenance agreements.
Supervisor Corcoran said the town should follow the Town Code and noted the expense to taxpayers if the road became a town road. Councilwoman Sessa said she saw no extenuating circumstances to justify a variance. The board agreed the matter should go before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals for formal review. The roll call on the variance showed Supervisor Corcoran No, Councilman Cauchi Yes, Councilman Zambito Abstain, Councilwoman Sessa No and Councilman Molinelli No.
