TOWN
OF ESOPUS
PLANNING
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February
22, 2001
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Marilyn
Coffey, Chairperson
John
McMichael
Roxanne
Pecora
Russ
Shultis
Fred
Zimmer
EXCUSED: Linda
Smythe
Kathy
Weitze
ALSO PRESENT: Miles
Putman, Shuster Associates, Planning Board Consultant
At 7:00 pm, Chairperson
Marilyn Coffey called the meeting of the Town of Esopus Planning Board to order
beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Marilyn then advised the public of the building’s fire exits, and
roll call was taken.
Minutes
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
JANUARY 25, 2001, PLANNING BOARD MEETING AS PREPARED. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY
A 5-0 VOTE.
Vouchers
A MOTION WAS
MADE BY ROXANNE PECORA AND SECONDED BY RUSS SHULTIS TO ACCEPT ALL VOUCHERS
SUBMITTED AND READ. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH PASSED BY A 5-0 VOTE.
The vouchers submitted
and read were as follows:
Kristy L. Nelson............(1/20/01
-
2/16/01)........................................................................................ 22.5 hrs.
Daily
Freeman...............(Hubener/Laffin & Bakter Public
Hearings).............................................. $
23.77
Chazen
Engineering.......(Connelly Village Review - TO BE PD. FROM
ESCROW).................... $762.50
PUBLIC
HEARING
HUBENER - (2000-003) - 106 Union Center Road, St. Remy, NY
Conditional Use Permit -
Accessory Apt.
Tax SBL #63.010-3-7
RUSS SHULTIS MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY JOHN MCMICHAEL, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR HUBENER. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE.
Chairperson Coffey called for any public comments. None were made. Chairperson Coffey then noted that she had a telephone call from
the neighbor directly across the street from the applicant who wanted to know
if there would be an expanded or enlarged septic system in connection with the
application. Marilyn did not believe
this was so since this was an existing accessory apartment that the applicant
was proposing to legitimatize. Fred Zimmer stated that septic systems are
predicated on the number of bedrooms which, in this case, was not changing. It was noted that the Planning Board was not
yet in receipt of the Ulster County Planning Board’s referral response
regarding this application. ROXANNE
PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER , TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE.
Decision making on
this application was deferred until next month (March 22, 2001) in case there
are any additional questions and since the Planning Board was not yet in
receipt of the Ulster County Planning Board’s referral response. Ms. Hubener was advised to attend the Ulster
County Planning Board’s meeting on Wed., March 7, 2001, at 7:30 pm in the
County Building, 3rd Floor, in the Surrogate Court.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS & OLD BUSINESS
LAFFIN & BAKTER - (2000-035) - 85 Soper Road, West Esopus, NY
3 Lot Re-subdivision/plat amendment
Tax SBL #71.001-4-52.1
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER , TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR LAFFIN &
BAKTER. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE. The applicants were present at this meeting. Chairperson Coffey reviewed Shuster
Assoicates, Inc.’s project review. No
public comments were made. JOHN MCMICHAEL MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY
ROXANNE PECORA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0
VOTE.
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY JOHN MCMICHAEL, TO RENDER A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE
DECLARATION) PURSUANT TO SEQR AND GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL; WAIVE
SUBMISSION OF A FINAL PLAT AND GRANT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE.
Maps were signed.
OLD
BUSINESS
ABRAMS (CONNELLY
VILLAGE) - (1999-019) - Off James
St., Connelly, NY
Conditional
Use Permit w/Site Plan Amendment
Tax
SBL #56.015-1-1.2
Miles Putman of
Shuster Associates noted that this application was discussed at the Planning
Board’s workshop meeting the evening before.
Maps were found to be accurate and possible conditions of approval were
discussed. Site improvements as well as
things needed on the site plan such as lighting details, landscaping, and some
long range ideas regarding the school bus problem were among the
discussion. The prior night’s meeting
was reminisced more. It was agreed that
Nancy Clark of Chazen Engineer, the Planning Board’s engineer, would be
contacted to look at the possible conditions of approval and give her input on
the same along with any recommendations she had on engineering related
conditions that should be attached. A
representative for Mr. Abrams from Brinnier and Larios was present at this
meeting and noted that they have already addressed most of the technical issues
regarding this application; therefore, he asked that the Board grant
conditional approval at this meeting.
Plans were reviewed. The
representative from Brinnier & Larios stated that they would object to a
street lighting condition of approval since it would standout from all the
other areas and they didn’t see any particular benefit to it. It was the Planning Board’s decision that
this application be placed back on next month’s Planning Board agenda since the
Board wanted to compile a list of conditions of approval and further consult
with its engineer.
NEW
BUSINESS
RUTALANTE - (2001-004) - 1-11/2-12 Soper Road @ Old Post Road,
West Esopus, NY
2 Lot Subdivision
Tax SBL #71.002-1-11
The applicants were
present at this meeting. Miles Putman
of Shuster Associates gave his project review for this case. A copy of the same is on file and a copy was
given to the applicant. The Planning
Board agreed with the sketch plan and requested that the applicant submit a
revised map/plat that shows a street parcel for Soper Road, along with a draft
property deed for the same.
FORD - (2001-005) - 120 Esopus Ave., 318-320 Union Center
Rd., Ulster Park, NY
2 Lot Subdivision
Tax SBL #63.004-6-35
Mr. Ford was present
at this meeting. Miles Putman of
Shuster Associates gave his project review for this case. A copy of the same is on file and a copy was
given to the applicant. The Planning
Board indicated its agreement with the sketch layout and requested a revised
plat that shows a street parcel for that portion of Esopus Avenue in front of
Lot 2 and the approximate location of the existing septic area on Lot 1.
MIGNONE - (2001-006) - 803 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY
Alteration of mixed-use
occupany; additional apartments
Tax SBL #64.003-5-10
The applicant was
present at this meeting. Miles Putman
of Shuster Associates gave his project review for this case. A copy of the same is on file and a copy was
given to the applicant. It was noted
that the Planning Board was in receipt of a completed Agricultural Data
Statement. FRED ZIMMER MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY RUSS SHULTIS, TO REFER THIS APPLICATION ALONG WITH A COPY OF THE
COMPLETED AGRICULTURAL DATA STATEMENT TO THE ULSTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD FOR
ITS REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION. ALL
MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE. MARILYN COFFEY THEN MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION
FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2001, AT 7:00 PM.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0
VOTE.
STACCIO - (2001-007) - Off Hussey Hill Road, Union Center, NY
2 Lot Subdivision and Lot Line
Revision w/Kohn
Tax SBL #63.004-1-6
Surveyor Mike Vetere
represented the applicant at this meeting.
Miles Putman of Shuster Associates gave his project review for this
case. A copy of the same is on file and
a copy was given to the applicant. The
Planning Board requested that a notation be added to the map regarding the 10+
acres of Kohn stating “not approved as a separate lot”, and waived requiring a
full boundary survey of the Kohn parcel under this provision. It was noted that Kohn would have to sign
the final survey map and by doing so he would be aware of this notation. The Board also directed the applicant to
consider hiring an engineer to analyze wetland disturbance and design the access
in a manner that avoids drainage impacts; and also to consult with the Town
Highway Superintendent on the proposed means of access and necessary
improvements. The surveyor agreed with
the Board’s direction.
MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS
ZBA Referrals
One (1) Zoning Board
of Appeals’ case referral (Caridi) was reviewed by the Planning Board. The Board’s comment was that this variance
request was for an area variance not a use variance as indicated on the ZBA
referral sheet.
Correspondence
A list of monthly
correspondence received by the Planning Board was given to each Board
member.
Adjournment
WITH NO OTHER BUSINESS
PENDING, ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, TO CLOSE
THE MEETING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE
IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION. MEETING
ADJOURNED.
Respectfully
submitted,
Kristy
L. Nelson
Secretary