Planning Board — March 24, 2026
Routine procedural items were handled quickly and unanimously, but the subdivision design review drew sustained public criticism on multiple unresolved issues.
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On March 24 the Bradford Planning Board reviewed the open space subdivision proposal for 19 lots plus one frontage lot at 333 County Road. Eight residents spoke about road safety on a proposed 2,121-foot dead-end, steep-slope buildability, conservation district rules on split-zone land, and title or easement problems. The board recorded the comments but stated they were for information only and non-binding.
The same meeting included a lot line adjustment transferring 23 acres between lots 104-1 and 104-2 and the election of Carol as 2026 Chair, both approved without opposition. No roll call or dissent was noted.
Taxpayers may face future costs for County Road upgrades needed to serve the subdivision. The board did not discuss funding responsibility or require on-site verification before continuing the review.
Public impact
potential major paving and safety upgrades required for 2,121-ft cul-de-sac subdivision
Topics discussed
Board elected Carol as Chair for 2026 following nominations and a voice vote; Vice Chair position also addressed.
Reviewed lot line adjustment transferring 23 acres from lot 104-1 (41.3 acres) to 104-2 (5 acres), resulting in final sizes of 18 acres and 28 acres; addressed checklist items including culverts, setbacks, road easements, and Wheeler Road numbering.
Design review for 19-lot open space subdivision plus one frontage lot on 152-acre parcel at 333 County Road; discussed dead-end road vs. loop road options, density calculations, conservation district impacts, and received extensive public comment on road safety, buildable acreage, and title issues.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
333 County Road open space subdivision design review
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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