New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Notice of Complete Application
Date: 02/18/2026
Applicant: SADDLE RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
1161 Meadowbrook Rd
NORTH MERRICK, NY 11566
Facility: SADDLE RIDGE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
RTE 17M - E SIDE - SPLIT BY MAPLES RD
Wallkill, NY
Application ID: 3-3399-00110/00003
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Project is located: In MULTIPLE TOWNS in ORANGE COUNTY
Project Description:
The applicant proposes to create a residential development with 273 housing units, recreational facilities,
associated parking, and access roads. This action will create approximately 1.64 acres (71,438 square feet) of
disturbances to the regulated 100-foot adjacent area of a Class II NYS Freshwater Wetland, associated with the
construction of two buildings, access roads, stormwater retention structures, and grading. This project was
previously permitted in 2015, with a modification to the project permitted in 2022. The previous permit expired
in 2025 and no additional modifications to the previously permitted plans have been made.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during
normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it
is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination
Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review
with other involved agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency Wallkill Town Planning Board
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination
A cultural resources survey has been completed. The report of the survey is on file. No archaeological sites
or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is
required.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Availability For Public Comment Contact Person
Comments on this project must be MICKENNA X MEYER
submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC
Person no later than 03/12/2026 21 S Putt Corners Rd
or 15 days after the publication date New Paltz, NY 12561
of this notice, whichever is later. (845) 256-3127
February 24 2026
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