Walpole Development News

Warwick Road Extension Waivers Continued; Access Agreement in Question

The board heard a continued public hearing for PT Realty Investors LLC regarding definitive lot subdivision maps for Warwick Road extension. The applicant requested waivers for roadway width reduction (from 26 ft to 20 ft), elimination of sidewalks, use of Cape Cod berms instead of granite, and reduction of the cul-de-sac diameter (from 88 ft to 82 ft). Several departments and individuals raised concerns and objections to these waivers, particularly regarding reduced roadway width, sidewalk elimination, and the potential impact on emergency vehicle access and maintenance. The fire department expressed concerns about the reduced width and the cul-de-sac diameter, although they could demonstrate swept path analysis. The town engineer also noted inconsistencies in waiver requests. A significant point of contention was the lack of a formal agreement between PT Realty and the town for the public way, which had been a condition for previous approvals under a different entity. The board ultimately decided to continue the hearing to August 20th, 2026, allowing the applicant to revise and resubmit the plans, potentially mirroring town standards for the roadway and cul-de-sac diameter, and to address the access agreement issue.