The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that the Town of Beekman proposes to amend the regulation governing the construction of dead-end roads. The existing law is one sentence:
For greater convenience to traffic, and more effective police and fire protection, permanent dead-end roads shall, in general, be limited in length to 400 feet.
The reasons for the revision are given:
WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman Planning Board has requested the Town Board to enact a revision to the Town of Beekman Land Subdivision Regulations of 1994 pertaining to permanent dead end roads, or otherwise referred to as cul-de-sacs, as the current wording of this section is lacking in definition and has resulted in safety issues due to an increase in new development
A public hearing on the proposed changes will be held on Monday, April 17, at 19:20 EDT.