Modify Impact Whittaker Road LLC
196 Units & Recreational Facility
SBL #’s 47 - 1 - 5. 2 & 6 ; 47A – 1 – 26
To the Planning Board of Fallsburg, NY: As a resident of Fallsburg, I am seriously concerned about the development of the above site, and trust that the Board will review and assess the impact of the proposed development in the following areas:
I. Environment
A. Water Quality
B. Wildlife Habitat
C. Wetlands and Forestation
II. Site Engineering
- A. Erosion of Steep Grade/Water Runoff
III. Local Traffic
- Capacity
B. Road Improvements
IV. Expansion of Municipal Utility Services
A. Capacity
B. Costs
V. Building and Occupancy
A. Standards and Regulations
Updates
February 10, 2016
The feedback I have received regarding the Whittaker Road site indicates that many residents share deep concerns about the environmental and infrastructural strain of this project. I am currently organizing the documentation to ensure our points regarding water quality and traffic capacity reach the Planning Board in a professional manner.
February 10, 2016
The scale of participation confirms that a significant portion of our community shares deep concerns regarding the Whittaker Development project. This collective response ensures that the Planning Board must now provide a thorough examination of our stated environmental and infrastructure requirements.
23 Comments
Please comply with the Fallsburg Comprehensive Plan. Consider adverse effects on our rural surroundings. Thoroughly investigate the effects on our groundwater supply (Section 8.6). Take into consideration the water needs of the large number of town residents who rely on costly private water wells. Many of us have deep, low producing wells which, regardless of wet or dry periods, now experience precipitous water level drops every summer. The astounding number of large development requests before the Planning Board needs to be vigilantly assessed so that a multitude of negative environmental impacts may be avoided.
Will ancillary services such as the Fire Department, local Schools, the Police, Ambulances and Emergency Rooms be able to handle this sudden increase? Perhaps this project needs to be done in stages so results can be evaluated before development is continued.
Thank you!!
I am in agreement with those signers who express concern over the potential dangers of rampant development in our rural community. Enlightened planning is needed to retain our rural character and protect our resources. Will there be sufficient water to sustain demands on town supplied water and that of private water wells? If not, who will bear the costs?
Please keep the area rural AND BEAUTIFUL. No new developments.
What are they thinking???
I am a homeowner in South Fallsburg for 26 years, and seriously concerned about the rapid expansion of homes in the area. I'm opposed to any development without thorough environmental and infrastructure impact studies. Do we want a kind of back-water suburbia here, or to maintain the beauty, viability of the area?
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Modify Impact Whittaker Road LLC
196 Units & Recreational Facility
SBL #’s 47 - 1 - 5. 2 & 6 ; 47A – 1 – 26
To the Planning Board of Fallsburg, NY: As a resident of Fallsburg, I am seriously concerned about the development of the above site, and trust that the Board will review and assess the impact of the proposed development in the following areas:
I. Environment
A. Water Quality
B. Wildlife Habitat
C. Wetlands and Forestation
II. Site Engineering
- A. Erosion of Steep Grade/Water Runoff
III. Local Traffic
- Capacity
B. Road Improvements
IV. Expansion of Municipal Utility Services
A. Capacity
B. Costs
V. Building and Occupancy
A. Standards and Regulations
Updates
February 10, 2016
The feedback I have received regarding the Whittaker Road site indicates that many residents share deep concerns about the environmental and infrastructural strain of this project. I am currently organizing the documentation to ensure our points regarding water quality and traffic capacity reach the Planning Board in a professional manner.
February 10, 2016
The scale of participation confirms that a significant portion of our community shares deep concerns regarding the Whittaker Development project. This collective response ensures that the Planning Board must now provide a thorough examination of our stated environmental and infrastructure requirements.
23 Comments
I own my childhood home in Hurleyville. The size of this development is of great concern. What impact will this have on traffic, water quality, sewage and what do we get for that danger and potential pollution? Will the developers pay for traffic mitigation, new lights, improved roads?
Please comply with the Fallsburg Comprehensive Plan. Consider adverse effects on our rural surroundings. Thoroughly investigate the effects on our groundwater supply (Section 8.6). Take into consideration the water needs of the large number of town residents who rely on costly private water wells. Many of us have deep, low producing wells which, regardless of wet or dry periods, now experience precipitous water level drops every summer. The astounding number of large development requests before the Planning Board needs to be vigilantly assessed so that a multitude of negative environmental impacts may be avoided.
Will ancillary services such as the Fire Department, local Schools, the Police, Ambulances and Emergency Rooms be able to handle this sudden increase? Perhaps this project needs to be done in stages so results can be evaluated before development is continued.
Thank you!!
I am in agreement with those signers who express concern over the potential dangers of rampant development in our rural community. Enlightened planning is needed to retain our rural character and protect our resources. Will there be sufficient water to sustain demands on town supplied water and that of private water wells? If not, who will bear the costs?
Please keep the area rural AND BEAUTIFUL. No new developments.
What are they thinking???
I am a homeowner in South Fallsburg for 26 years, and seriously concerned about the rapid expansion of homes in the area. I'm opposed to any development without thorough environmental and infrastructure impact studies. Do we want a kind of back-water suburbia here, or to maintain the beauty, viability of the area?
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I own my childhood home in Hurleyville. The size of this development is of great concern. What impact will this have on traffic, water quality, sewage and what do we get for that danger and potential pollution? Will the developers pay for traffic mitigation, new lights, improved roads?