We the undersigned oppose passage of the proposed “PUD Law.” It is premature to be designing special zoning-free districts before completing a full SEQR study of environmental impact and updating the Comprehensive Plan. The Town has failed to address the significant traffic, water, safety, and other impacts of its past decisions regarding development. We are not ready to issue this “blank check” to continue to ignore the infrastructure required for a further housing boom.

We petition our Supervisor and our Town Board to:

1. Rescind Town Board Resolution 2025-201 determining that the passage of the PUD Law will not have any negative impact on our neighborhoods - the Negative Declaration Determination, a.k.a. "Neg Dec." It is based on zero evidence. And anybody who drives on Route 306, Route 59, Viola Road, Maple, Highview, or College knows it is not true.

2. Defer consideration of the PUD law; do a credible infrastructure study first and share the results with us honestly. This will help lay the groundwork of trust needed in this town. The board should communicate its vision for the Town's future that the residents know about, understand, and approve of, before the Town Board offers developers the promise of unrestricted development.

3. Begin by conducting a realistic and honest traffic study. This is a major safety issue for the residents of our town. Impacts on traffic cannot be allowed to further impede our ability to get around and compromise the timeliness of emergency services. How many more fatal and near-fatal accidents do we need to have before the town starts limiting what people put where?

4. Give taxpayers relief from the costs of major development. These developments put extensive pressure on our water and sewer capacity. Any law must stipulate that the full cost of expanding water, traffic, and sewer systems will be borne by the developers, including funding for future maintenance.

5. Be transparent with the public. Explain your reasoning – why are you doing this? Why is this good for the town? Why is it needed? Answer our questions respectfully when we ask them in written form or at public meetings. Address the concerns that are raised by residents not only in words but in deeds.