492 Washington Street residential development
79-unit multifamily project raises traffic safety and infrastructure concerns on high-speed corridor.
A planning board public hearing on May 11, 2026, addressed the 79-unit development at 492 Washington Street, leading to approval with a required left turn lane amid resident traffic safety concerns. The project adds density on a high-speed corridor, with conditions for site plan documentation. No further meetings on the issue appear in the record.
The 492 Washington Street residential development issue centers on a proposed 79-unit multifamily project on an 18.18-acre lot that includes a 68-unit building, 10 townhouses, and one existing single-family home.
The matter arose during the planning board's public hearing on application PL 202600005, where a traffic study was reviewed that evaluated vehicle speeds, intersection sight distances, and the need for turn lanes at the Washington Street driveway.
Residents raised concerns about high speeds up to 50 mph on the corridor and the risks of turning into the site, prompting discussion of dedicated turn lanes as a safety measure.
The board accepted the application as complete and ultimately approved it with conditions, including a requirement for a left turn lane into the property from the western direction of Washington Street, while determining a right turn lane was unnecessary per industry standards.
A separate concern emerged when a resident highlighted an inconsistency with a prior curb cut denial on the same road due to traffic volumes, leading the board to commit to further investigation without directly addressing the past decision.
Stormwater management via detention basins and impacts on wetlands were also discussed but did not alter the approval outcome.
The development alters local density and traffic patterns for residents, commuters, and future occupants, with the approval setting requirements such as submission of Mylar site plans within six months and recording at the Sullivan County Registry of Deeds.
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