TOWN OF ESOPUS

PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

September 28, 2000

 

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:        Marilyn Coffey, Chairperson

                                                                John McMichael

                                                                Roxanne Pecora  (arrived late)

                                                                Russ Shultis  (arrived late)

                                                                Kathy Weitze

                                                                Fred Zimmer

 

EXCUSED:                                            Linda Smythe

 

                                                               

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

 

John McMichael suggested an amendment be made to the July minutes because when Fred Zimmer was talking about the one parcel of land in New Paltz, he was talking about something more than the 1/2 acre on the other side of the road, it was a whole big chunk.  FRED ZIMMER MADE A  MOTION, SECONDED BY JOHN MCMICHAEL, TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 27, 2000, PLANNING BOARD MEETING AS AMENDED.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 4-0 VOTE.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

R & S ENTERPRISES OF LI, LTD. - (2000-019) - 201 Swarte Kill Road, West Esopus, NY

                                                                                          Lot Line Revisions

                                                                                          Tax SBL#79.001-1-15 & 16 & 79.002-1-29

 

KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY MARILYN COFFEY, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR R & S ENTERPRISES.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR.  MOTION CARRIED BY A 4-0 VOTE.  Attorney Wayne Graff represented the applicant at this meeting and gave a brief summary of the application’s proposal.  Chairperson Coffey called for any public input.  None was made.  Additional discussion was had regarding the .3 acre parcel located in the Town of New Paltz as well as requiring metes and bounds. 
Marilyn Coffey reminded the Planning Board that at last month’s meeting the Board was polled and felt that it was unnecessary to see the metes and bounds on the map for the entire perimeter of the 370 acre lot.  AT THIS TIME, KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY MARILYN COFFEY, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON R & S ENTERPRISES.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 4-0 VOTE. 

 

                                                                            

At this time in the meeting, Roxanne Pecora arrived. 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

ESOPUS FIRE DEPT. - (2000-020) - 1142 Broadway & 1-9 Old Post Road, Esopus, NY

                                                                  2 Lot Subdivision

                                                                  Tax SBL #72.009-2-20.2 & 24.2

 

JOHN MCMICHAEL MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ESOPUS FIRE DEPT.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY 5-0.  Attorney Joe Pisani represented the Esopus Fire Dept. at this meeting and gave a brief summary of the applicant’s proposal.  Chairperson Coffey called for any Board comments.  John McMichael asked if the curb cut on 9W was sufficiently wide enough for fire trucks.  The applicant’s surveyor replied that the curb cuts, contours, and topography of the property would be analyzed at site plan review, and at this time, they were just looking for subdivision approval.  It was noted that updated names/features have been put on the plat. 

Chairperson Coffey asked for any public input.  None was made.  KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA , TO CLOSE THIS PUBLIC HEARING.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE. 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

ESOPUS FIRE DEPT. - (2000-020) - 1142 Broadway & 1-9 Old Post Road, Esopus, NY

                                                                  2 Lot Subdivision

                                                                  Tax SBL #72.009-2-20.2 & 24.2

 

ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD DECLARE A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) PURSUANT TO SEQR.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED BY A 5-0 VOTE.  JOHN MCMICHAEL MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL, WAIVE THE 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 will be submitted for signing once the owner has signed them. 

 

 

R & S ENTERPRISES OF LI, LTD. - (2000-019) - 201 Swarte Kill Road, West Esopus, NY

                                                                                          Lot Line Revisions

                                                                                          Tax SBL#79.001-1-15 & 16 & 79.002-1-29

 

Roxanne Pecora asked if we received any response back to our courtesy referral from the Town of New Paltz.  No response was received.  A note was placed on the maps stating that the .3 acre area in New Paltz was not a separate building lot, and Mr. Graff submitted a copy of the deed which he will also submit to the Planning Board’s attorney for approval. 
KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, THAT FINDING NO NEGATIVE IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, THE PLANNING BOARD GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL, WAIVE THE SUBMISSION OF A FINAL PLAT, AND GRANT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO

R & S ENTERPRISES OF L.I., LTD.  John McMichael called for discussion and asked if he was correct in saying that the 1/3 of an acre was in neither of the 3 lots of the subdivision.  Wayne Graff stated that was correct and the reason it was not in neither of the three lots was because of the conveyance of the road parcels to the Town.  Fred Zimmer felt that because of this, there were now four lots instead of three.  The vote on the above motion was as follows:

 

             ROXANNE PECORA....................YES                               JOHN MCMICHAEL.................NO

             KATHY WEITZE............................YES                             FRED ZIMMER..........................NO

            MARILYN COFFEY......................YES

 

With the vote being 3-2, there was some question as to what a legal vote was.  Chairperson Coffey will contact the Planning Board’s attorney regarding the same, and this application will be placed back on next month’s agenda. 

 

 

At this time in the meeting, Russ Shultis arrived.

 

ABRAMS (CONNELLY VILLAGE, INC.) - (1999-019) - Off James St., Connelly, NY

                                                                                          Conditional Use Permit w/Site Plan

                                                                                          Tax SBL #56.015-1-1.2

 

Mr. Abrams explained the application’s proposal to the Board.  Discussion was had regarding the variances granted.  John McMichael questioned the legality of the variances’ decision since the zoning book requires 30’ of hard surface and the ZBA’s findings & conclusions reduces the pavement from 25’, not 30’, to 20’.  Chairperson Coffey will look into this matter.  (NOTE:  After reviewing the ZBA file on Abrams, it was found that the ZBA application as well as the Public Hearing was for a variance to reduce the pavement from 30’ to 20’.  It appears that there must have been a typographical error on the ZBA’s findings & conclusions form.)  Maps were reviewed as well as road issues.  It was Shuster Associates’ suggestion in their review dated September 21, 2000, that the Planning Board take no further action at this time, except to refer the plans, and a Full EAF, Part 1, to the Town engineer.  In addition, the 3’ walkway required by the ZBA in March should be indicated on the layout plan (Sheet 2) or on the construction and “typical lot layout” drawings on Sheet 6.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

ST CABRINI HOME, INC. - (2000-023) - 2110 Broadway, West Park, NY

                                                                           Site Plan Review

                                                                           Tax SBL #79.002-1-21

 

St. Cabrini’s representative reviewed with the Planning Board, St. Cabrini’s proposal to construct a new one-story 5,280 sq. ft. dining hall building for its youth programs.  It was noted that this new building would not be visible from any of their neighbors nor the Hudson River.  It was also noted that the old dining hall would not be taken down since it is located on the basement floor of the 3 story administration building.  KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD REFER THIS APPLICATION TO THE ULSTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AS WELL AS TO THE TOWN’S WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.  Roxanne Pecora asked if the lighting and glare shielding were indicated on the plat.  St. Cabrini’s representative said yes. 
REIS - (2000-024) - 191 & 195 Salem St., Port Ewen, NY

                                   Lot Line Revision

                                    Tax SBL #56.067-2-2 & 1

 

The Planning Board reviewed the application request with Mr. Reis.  ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD GRANT SKETCH PLAN APPROVAL AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS APPLICATION FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2000 AT 7:00 PM.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE. 

 

 

FRIEDMAN & HOYT - (2000-025) - 57 Soper Road, West Esopus, NY

                                                               Garage Within Front Yard Setback

                                                                 Tax SBL #71.001-4-41.1

 

Mr. Friedman explained his proposal while reviewing the plans with the Planning Board.  He noted that he already had an approved driveway cut from Art Cross, the Highway Superintendent.  It was the Planning Board’s finding that to place the garage further from the street than proposed would create practical difficulties for the property owner, therefore, it authorizes the erection of such garage nearer to the street as shown in the applicants’  submission to the Planning Board on Sept. 14, 2000.  A memo saying the same will be forwarded to the Building Dept. 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

Presubmission Conf. - Relson   (Conditional Use Permit - Rose Lane, 1 family to 2)

 

Mr. Relson explained that he and his wife just purchased the house at 5 Rose Lane which was illegally converted to a 2 family residence.  At this time, he and his wife would like to correct this matter so they are not in violation of the Town’s zoning, and they would also not like to have to rip anything out of the house.  The Planning Board advised Mr. Relson that he should formally submit an application to the Planning Board for a Conditional Use Permit to convert a 1 family unit to a 2 family unit. 

 

 

Presubmission Conf. - Brewer (9 Lot Subdivision, Gordon, Martin Sweedish Road)

 

Don Brewer, surveyor, represented the Gordons at this presubmission conference.  He noted that the Gordons would like to do a 7 to 9 lot subdivision on Martin Sweedish Road.  The lots would each be 5 to 6 acres in size.  The Planning Board advised Mr. Brewer to have the Gordons submit a formal subdivision application to the Planning Board. 

 

 

   Vouchers

A MOTION WAS MADE BY ROXANNE PECORA AND SECONDED BY KATHY WEITZE TO ACCEPT ALL VOUCHERS SUBMITTED AND READ.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH PASSED BY A 6-0 VOTE.  The only voucher submitted and read was as follows:

 

             Kristy L. Nelson.............(8/19/00 - 9/22/00)........................................................................   22 hrs.
ZBA Referrals

 

Two (2) Zoning Board of Appeals’ case referrals (Longendyke & Schroeter) were reviewed by the Planning Board.   It was agreed that a ‘No Comment’ recommendation on the Longendype application should be submitted back to the ZBA, and it should be taken into account by the ZBA that on the Schroeter case some Planning Board members felt that there should be road frontage to building lots, especially since it is basically a state law. 

 

 

Kingston Acquisition (Rondout Hills)

 

Chairperson Coffey brought the Board up-to-date on Kingston Acquisitions (Rondout Hills).  She told the Planning Board members that she had a somewhat irate telephone call from the person at Rondout Hills.  Rondout Hills wanted to get building permits for three (3) additional units, and the building inspector, as per the Planning Board’s instructions, told them that there would be no building permits issued until such time as an amendment site plan was submitted and approved.  In addition, Art Cross informed Marilyn Coffey that these three units which  Rondout Hills wants to build are not on a town road. 

 

Adjournment

 

WITH NO OTHER BUSINESS PENDING, ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY KATHY WEITZE, TO CLOSE THE MEETING.  ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION.  MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:35 PM.

 

                                                                                                                             Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                                                                                             Kristy L. Nelson

                                                                                                                                Secretary