Medine v. Burns

The Planning Board of the Town of Islip having denied petitioners’ application for approval of their subdivision map, petitioners seek review of its decision through this article 78 proceeding. (Civ. Prac. Act, art. 78.) Specifically, it is contended that the board acted illegally and beyond the scope of its jurisdiction in refusing approval because petitioners had not (1) shown easements for installation of utilities over Oak Neck Road, the private road running from Montauk Highway to the property to be subdivided, (2) indicated willingness to improve the road for the full distance from…