Development News for Brunswick, New York

Temporary Signals Requested for New Chipotle and Mattress Store Opening on MC Avenue

The Planning Board reviewed a request for temporary signals for the opening of a Chipotle and Mattress store on MC Avenue. The applicant requested temporary signals to facilitate the opening next Tuesday. The board discussed the timeline and process for approving temporary signals. It was noted that the Chipotle staff were observed cooking, indicating preparation for opening. The board acknowledged the need for temporary signals and will review the agenda for the next meeting which will include this item.

Fischer Minor Subdivision Application Discussion Highlights Roadway, Buffer Zone, and Wetland Concerns

The Planning Board considered a minor subdivision application for Rebecca Fischer to subdivide an 82.16-acre parcel into three lots at 842 Tamarack Road. The applicant's representative, Paul Angster, addressed concerns raised by Charles Bolson and Morgan Waters regarding a private roadway, power lines, wetlands, and buffer zones. Angster clarified that the existing roadway would be improved to meet town standards and that National Grid has been consulted regarding the power line. A wetlands investigation is pending. The discussion on buffer zones focused on the application of ordinance requirements for agricultural vs. non-agricultural uses and the distance between proposed houses and Mr. Bolson's property, which is approximately 700 feet and heavily wooded. The applicant agreed to provide further documentation on distances and woodland buffers. The board also discussed reopening the public hearing to address subsequent information, to which the applicant consented. The meeting concluded with a decision to defer setting a date for a reopened public hearing until all applicant materials are submitted.

Lot Line Adjustment Proposed for 22 Liberty Road to Merge Parcel with Adjacent Property

The Planning Board reviewed a waiver of subdivision application for a lot line adjustment involving a 1.99-acre parcel at 22 Liberty Road, currently part of a larger 5.14-acre lot owned by the applicant. The request is to transfer this 1.99-acre portion to the adjacent property at 24 Liberty Road, owned by Michael Morano, to be merged into his existing parcel. The applicant, Jacob Keys (land surveyor), explained that this would resolve issues related to access and potential conflicts with a stream and wetlands on the 1.99-acre parcel, as merging it with Morano's property would provide direct access from Liberty Road. Concerns were raised about the accuracy of the acreage calculations, with initial discrepancies noted and later corrected. The board determined that the item should be placed on the agenda for a future meeting to allow for thorough review. A condition for approval would be the merging of the two parcels and the submission of revised maps.

Solar Array Special Use Permit at 276 Pson Road Delayed Pending Applicant Appearance and Wetland Jurisdictional Review

The Planning Board discussed a special use permit for a solar array at 276 Pson Road. The applicant did not appear to present the permit. The board tentatively scheduled the item for new business at the next meeting. Additionally, the board received an email stating that the wetlands on the site may not be jurisdictional for the New York State DEC, potentially impacting the permit process. The item was also considered for placement on the next meeting's agenda.