The primary functions of the Planning
Board include:
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Review and approve residential
and non-residential applications relating to land subdivision, site
plan development, and special use permits. This includes plans relating
to proposed roads, commercial development, and multi-family residential
buildings.
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Review and approve applications, including violations
actions where civil penalties (fines) may be imposed relating to
activities within or impacting wetlands, ponds, lakes, watercourses,
and the surrounding lands within 150 feet of such areas.
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Review, upon referral, and provide recommendations
to the Town Board and Zoning Board of Appeals on actions before
those Boards, i.e. zoning changes and use variances.
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The Planning Board conducts investigations, prepares
maps and reports and provides recommendations to the Town Board
relating to the planning and development of the Town, including
amendments or changes to the Town
Comprehensive (Master) Plan.
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Research and prepare draft legislation and amendments
to existing Town Codes relating to wetlands and watercourses, land
use and zoning requirements.
Wetlands Inspector:
Bruce Barber is available on Thursday
from 9 a.m. to noon for consultation. Please call 763-5592 for an
appointment. Email at wetlandinspector@lewisborogov.com
Lawrence Praga, Esq. is Special
Counsel to the Planning Board
Margaret Clark is Special Council for Planning, Zoning and Building
matters
Altermatt Engineers are Consulting Engineers
Matthew D. Rudikoff
Associates are Planning Consultants
TOWN OF LEWISBORO
PLANNING BOARD
Falcon Ridge FEIS
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