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Planning board begins review of subdivision law, tables detailed changes until next month
Summary
Chair David Wiener opened a review of the town’s subdivision law and suggested changes to zoning references, sewer and water requirements, filing costs and green-space standards; John Scrima stressed road standards, maintenance responsibility and well/sewer separation. Members will compare Charleston and Canajoharie laws and resume the review next month.
Chair David Wiener led the board in an initial review of the town subdivision law on Aug. 13, proposing changes to references to zoning, sewer and water system requirements, the number of copies required for filings, links to the master plan, filing fees and a possible minimum green-space requirement that scales with subdivision size.
Alternate John Scrima said road construction standards are important regardless of whether roads are town or private, and raised questions about who would maintain private roads. He also highlighted concerns about water source quality and quantity, choices between raised versus traditional sewer systems, appropriate lot sizes to separate wells and sewers, and the role an HOA would play in managing roads, mailboxes and utilities. The board agreed to have each member compare the Canajoharie and Charleston subdivision laws and return next month with suggestions; the review was tabled until the next meeting.
