Project Tracker
Track active and closed projects before the Amenia Planning Board and Town Board.
Active and recently closed projects before the Amenia Planning Board and Town Board. Updated after each meeting from the AmeniaTV YouTube channel.
Planning Board — Open Projects
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
Jan 22, 2025 |
Days Open |
503 days |
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
Jan 8, 2025 |
Days Open |
517 days |
Update June 10, 2026: SEQR negative declaration failed 4–2. Board cited fire safety water supply, density/community character, and sprinkler concerns. Applicant directed to return July 2026 with revised fire plan after engaging Amenia Fire District.
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
Feb 25, 2026 |
Days Open |
104 days |
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
Jan 8, 2025 |
Days Open |
517 days |
Note: The Siland recreation facility site plan amendment was approved on March 11, 2026 (without court lighting). The Club Meadow Drive lot consolidation (5 lots → 4 lots) was conditionally approved on June 10, 2026.
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
May 13, 2026 |
Days Open |
27 days |
Ground-mounted solar array on Benson Road. Building permit was denied due to possible front-yard siting issue. Applicant is clarifying with the zoning enforcement officer; ZBA variance may be required.
Amenia Trails — Special Use Permit (Northern Red Oaks)
| Board |
Town Board (special use permit) |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
Feb 19, 2026 |
Days Open |
110 days |
Mountain biking and hiking trail network on approximately 470 acres off Old Route 22. Public hearing closed Feb 19 with strong public support. Dutchess Land Conservancy holds a conservation easement on 340 acres and supports the project. Decision pending.
Keen — Draft Environmental Impact Statement
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
Jun 10, 2026 |
Days Open |
9 days |
Draft EIS circulated to the planning board June 2026. Board has approximately 45–60 days to submit comments. To be discussed at next meeting.
275 Main Street — Historic Building Facade (Stop Work Order)
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Under Review |
| First Appearance |
Jan 22, 2026 |
Days Open |
148 days |
Owner received a stop work order for altering the facade of a historic building on Main Street (Wassaic) without a permit. Owner appeared January 2026 but did not return for follow-up. New application materials submitted June 2026; to be discussed at next meeting.
Town Board — Open Projects
| Board |
Town Board |
Status |
In Progress |
| First Appearance |
Jan 2, 2025 |
Days Open |
523 days |
Update as of June 4, 2026: Original contractor Pasqual declined the project after his bonding company refused to bond the patchwork approach. County inspector and DOT to meet with contractor on site; project may proceed to third bidder if unresolved.
| Board |
Town Board |
Status |
In Progress |
| First Appearance |
Dec 18, 2025 |
Days Open |
173 days |
Palumbo Group Inc. awarded construction manager contract ($374,540) on Feb 19, 2026. Bid solicitation for general construction authorized June 4, 2026. Bid opening: July 9, 2026.
| Board |
Town Board |
Status |
In Progress |
| First Appearance |
Jan 2, 2025 |
Days Open |
523 days |
Lovell Road pump house under construction; concrete poured March 2026. Pump house delivery expected October/November 2026. Water tower rehabilitation planned for 2027. New water rates took effect Q2 2026.
Habitat for Humanity — Depot Hill Road
| Board |
Town Board |
Status |
In Progress |
| First Appearance |
Feb 19, 2026 |
Days Open |
110 days |
SEQR negative declaration adopted March 19, 2026. Parcel sale to Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County. Funding secured; construction expected to begin August 2026.
Recently Closed Projects
Silo Ridge Club Meadow — Lot Consolidation (Club Meadow Drive)
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Conditionally Approved |
| Application Date |
Apr 22, 2026 |
Closed Date |
Jun 10, 2026 |
| Total Days in Review |
49 days |
|
|
Five existing lots on Club Meadow Drive (Silo Ridge Ventures CP LLC) consolidated to four lots, each gaining a few thousand square feet. Conditions include merger deed approval and health department sign-off.
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Approved |
| Application Date |
Apr 22, 2026 |
Closed Date |
May 27, 2026 |
| Total Days in Review |
35 days |
|
|
Siland Recreation Facility — Site Plan Amendment
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Approved |
| Application Date |
Feb 25, 2026 |
Closed Date |
Mar 11, 2026 |
| Total Days in Review |
14 days |
|
|
Site plan reconfiguration (parking, drainage, fieldhouse shape). Proposed court lighting was withdrawn by applicant; any future lighting would require a new special use permit amendment.
Laurel Brook — 11-Lot Line Alteration
| Board |
Planning Board |
Status |
Approved |
| Closed Date |
Mar 11, 2026 |
|
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This tracker is updated automatically after each board meeting. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us.
