McFetridge Farm Annexation Explained

What This Briefing Covers

This briefing examines the proposed annexation of approximately 72 acres of land at 2442 Old Route 14A—formerly the McFetridge farm—for a large-scale residential housing development. We analyze what has been publicly disclosed, what documents are available, and what critical questions remain unanswered as of the publication date.

Source Documents

This briefing is based on the following publicly available records:

Plain-Language Summary

What the Documents Say

The proposed project involves annexing approximately 72 acres of agricultural land currently located in the Town of Milo into the Village of Penn Yan. According to meeting minutes, the developer has expressed interest in constructing a large-scale residential housing development on the site.

The Village Board acknowledged receipt of the annexation petition at its December 12, 2025 meeting. The petition was referred to the Village Planning Board for initial review. The Town Board discussed the proposal on December 18, 2025, with several board members expressing concerns about infrastructure impacts on Town roads and services.

What the Documents Do Not Say

The available records do not include:

The number of housing units proposed
Any infrastructure impact assessment (sewer, water, electric capacity)
Traffic impact study for Route 14A corridor
Fiscal impact analysis for Village or Town services
Environmental review (SEQRA) documentation
Timeline or phasing for the development

Questions That Remain Unanswered

What is the total number of residential units planned?
Has sewer capacity been evaluated for this scale of development?
What is the projected impact on Penn Yan's electric utility system?
Will a full SEQRA environmental review be conducted?
What fiscal impact analyses have been completed or are planned?
What public hearing schedule has been established?

Why This Matters to Residents

Tax Implications

Large developments can shift tax burden distribution. Without fiscal impact data, residents cannot evaluate potential effects on property taxes.

Utility Capacity

Municipal sewer, water, and electric systems have capacity limits. Infrastructure strain can affect service quality for existing residents.

Traffic Impact

Route 14A is a primary corridor. Significant residential development could substantially increase traffic volume without improvements.

Environmental Review

SEQRA requires environmental assessment before major approvals. The scope and timing of this review has not been publicly detailed.

Process Transparency

Annexation procedures under New York State law require specific steps and public input opportunities. Residents benefit from understanding where in this process the proposal currently stands.

What Comes Next

Upcoming Meetings

Village Planning Board is expected to discuss initial review at its January 28, 2026 meeting. Check the Events Calendar for confirmed dates.

Pending Approvals

The annexation requires approval from both Village and Town Boards, plus compliance with SEQRA. Public hearing dates have not yet been scheduled.

Outstanding FOIL Requests

FOIL Request #2026-003 (infrastructure capacity studies) and #2026-004 (developer correspondence) are pending. Expected response within 20 business days.

Missing Studies

No traffic impact study, sewer capacity analysis, or fiscal impact assessment has been made publicly available as of this date.

What We Know — and Don't Know — About the 2442 Old Route 14A Proposal