Wilmington residents threaten Article 78 appeal over proposed town houses
A group of Wilmington residents are threatening a lawsuit if the proposed town house development is approved. The real estate company, First Columbia, applied to the zoning board of appeals for a density variance to build their proposed 10 acre, 36-unit development. The land-use code only allows a maximum of 20 units on 10 acres.
The owners of the adjacent property are strongly opposed to this project and have organized public hearings and sent letters to the town board. If the variance is granted, they plan on filing an Article 78 appeal. First Columbia has submitted revised plans reducing the number of units from 36 to 33. The unhappy residents are willing to accept the legally allowed 20 units but will file an appeal if the project is approved for a higher number.
