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