Fort Edward Planning Board approves LINMUR LLC boundary line adjustment for 2357 State Rte. 4

The Town of Fort Edward Planning Board unanimously approved a boundary line adjustment for LINMUR LLC at 2357 State Route 4 during its July 22, 2026 meeting. Applicant David Hutchinson told the board he owns both parcels A and B and said the proposal moves the property line "56' to the south," enlarging the receiving lot so building coverage improves while retaining the existing gravel driveway and with no immediate plans to develop the other parcel.

Chairman Mark Belden read an email from Town Attorney Nikas that said the proposed agreement "reflects a positive modification of the two involved lots" and noted the revised legal descriptions should be added to Schedule A and the mylar map and filed after approval. The attorney's email also stated the action is a Type II under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations and therefore does not require SEQR review. During review, board member Valerie Ingersoll asked the applicant to correct the receiving parcel's existing side yard to 17 feet and to change a reference from municipal sewer to private well; Hutchinson initialed both corrections on the application.

Procedurally, the board voted to waive a public hearing on the application (motion by Joe McMurray; second by Dolores Cogan; unanimous). The board then approved the boundary line adjustment with conditions: septic must be shown on the map for the existing building and required fees must be paid (motion by Donald Sanders, Jr.; second by Dolores Cogan; unanimous). The board's formal actions were recorded as "ALL AYES." The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

The approval is contingent on the applicant satisfying the stated conditions; the board directed that the mylar and revised descriptions be filed following the approval, per the town attorney's instruction. Specific dates for filing or any required follow-up inspections were not specified in the record.