Planning Board approves four major development projects after marathon hearing
The Union Planning Board approved four major development projects in marathon-length public hearings on October 13. The Robinson Hill Road/Oakdale Substation expansion by NYSEG received unanimous approval for its Aquifer Permit, Special Use Permit, and Site Plan.
Planning Board · Meeting of October 13, 2026
NY UNION — The Union Planning Board approved four major development projects in marathon-length public hearings on October 13. The Robinson Hill Road/Oakdale Substation expansion by NYSEG received unanimous approval for its Aquifer Permit, Special Use Permit, and Site Plan. Homestead Village Phase II's Lot 10 subdivision was unanimously approved; one related motion drew an abstention from board member Curtin-Bullock and passed 5-0-1.
The board also unanimously approved permits for a retail cannabis store by Resinated Gardens at 1690 Union Center-Maine Highway and granted preliminary approval for a WoolX clothing warehouse at 603 Dickson Street. All other votes were unanimous. The board's early draft minutes noted unprecedented-length public hearings; full minutes will be provided later.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of October 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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