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Orchards on Hudson

Redevelops a former quarry site with 74 single-family townhomes and 32 cottages (106 homes), each with a garage, plus a clubhouse and pool. Entry is from NYS Route 9W, with gated Dock Road access for emergency vehicles only.1

Facts from Town of Marlborough Planning Board public records, each linked by number to its source; checked November 13, 2026. Section notes by ePlan.

At a glance

Where
103-137 Dock Road, hamlet of Marlboro, Town of Marlborough, Ulster County, New York, with entry from NYS Route 9W1
Size
About 25.5 acres combined, with 106 homes2
Lead agency
Town of Marlborough Planning Board (lead agency)2
Review
Type I action, negative declaration under SEQRA, documented in a negative declaration notice with a full EAF Part 32
Legal citation
SEQRA, 6 NYCRR Part 6172
Status
Negative declaration published in the Environmental Notice Bulletin November 5, 20251

Timeline

  1. Preliminary conceptual application2
  2. Formal site plan application received2
  3. Lot-line adjustment application2
  4. ENB publication1

Documents Town of Marlborough Planning Board published

What the documents say

Negative Declaration (Final Draft)

Name of Action
Covers SDL Marlborough, LLC's application for site plan, special permit and lot line adjustment for the Orchards on Hudson development at Dock Road, a Type I action.2
Description of the Action
Describes redevelopment of a former quarry on 25.5 acres with 106 homes, clubhouse and pool, Route 9W entry, and a lot-line adjustment creating no new lots.2
Involved Agencies
Lists involved agencies including the Town Board, NYS DEC, NYSDOT, Ulster County Department of Health, Department of State and OPRHP.2
Interested Agencies/Parties
Names the Ulster County Planning Board, Marlboro Fire District, school district and Town Highway Department as interested parties.2
Applicable Law
Lists SEQRA, Town Law sections, local zoning, Public Health Law, ECL articles, and Historic Preservation Law section 14.09 as governing this project.2
Consultants
Names the applicant's legal and engineering consultants (Blanchard & Wilson, VHB) and the lead agency's legal, engineering and traffic consultants.2

Draft EAF Part 3

Reasons Supporting This Determination
Refers to the attached SEQRA Negative Declaration as the reasons for the determination of significance for this Type 1 action.3
Determination of Significance
The Planning Board concludes the project will have no significant adverse impacts, so no environmental impact statement is needed and a negative declaration is issued.3
Lead Agency and Contact
Names the Town of Marlborough Planning Board as lead agency, Chris Brand as responsible officer, and Jen Flynn as contact.3

Dock Road EAF

1.1 Introduction
Introduces the Expanded EA for redeveloping a 25-acre property at 103-137 Dock Road in the R zoning district with townhomes and cottages, clubhouse and pool.4
Land Use and Zoning
Contents list a section analyzing land use, zoning and comprehensive plan consistency, with bulk and dimensional requirements of the R district.4
Community Facilities
Contents list covers education (Marlboro CSD enrollment, PSAC generation), fire and emergency services, and police.4
Utilities
Contents list covers water, sanitary sewage disposal, and gas and electricity for the development.4
Visual and Cultural Resources
Contents list covers visual character, aesthetic resources, landscaping and screening, and cultural resources.4

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Sources

  1. NYSDEC Environmental Notice Bulletin, 2025-11-05dec.ny.gov
  2. Negative Declaration (Final Draft)townofmarlboroughny.gov
  3. Draft EAF Part 3townofmarlboroughny.gov
  4. Dock Road EAFtownofmarlboroughny.gov