TOWN
OF ESOPUS
PLANNING
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December
28, 2000
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Marilyn
Coffey, Chairperson
Roxanne Pecora
Russ Shultis
Linda Smythe
Kathy Weitze
Fred Zimmer
EXCUSED: John
McMichael
ALSO PRESENT: Miles Putman, Shuster
Associates, Planning Board Consultant
Nancy Clark, Chazen Engineering,
Planning Board Engineer
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
Planning Board member
Fred Zimmer had a couple corrections to the November 30, 2000 meeting
minutes. He stated that the secretary
referenced Brewer as a case in the minutes that he felt actually should have
been Gordon. Secretary Kristy Nelson
indicated that the applicant name on the application was Brewer even though it
was the Gordon property. She also noted
that the Planning Board file pertaining to this application is cross referenced
with Gordon. Another item which Fred
requested be added to the November minutes was his requested that Rondout Hills
bring in a copy of the certified map that was filed at the court house. WITH NO OTHER CHANGES TO BE MADE, ROXANNE
PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF
THE NOVEMBER 30, 2000, PLANNING BOARD MEETING AS AMENDED. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
Vouchers
A MOTION WAS
MADE BY LINDA SMYTHE AND SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA TO ACCEPT ALL VOUCHERS
SUBMITTED AND READ. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH PASSED BY A 6-0 VOTE. The vouchers submitted and read were as
follows:
Kristy L.
Nelson.........(11/25/00 -
12/22/00)........................................................................ 29.5 hrs.
Daily Freeman............(Venditti
Public
Hearing)................................................................ $
13.10
Daily
Freeman............(Braunstein Public
Hearing)............................................................ $
13.58
Daily
Freeman............(Relson/Anderson & Schroeter Public Hearing)..........
................ $ 27.16
PUBLIC HEARINGS
& OLD BUSINESS
BRAUNSTEIN - (2000-027) - 1764-1770 Route 213; 19-25 Suominen
Lane, Rifton, NY
Lot Line Revision
Tax SBL #71.001-2-1.12 & 1.13
KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD OPEN UP THE BRAUNSTEIN
PUBLIC HEARING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE. Mr. Braunstein was present at this
meeting. Shuster Associates’
application review for this case was reviewed.
A copy of the same is on file and a copy was given to Mr.
Braunstein. Chairperson Coffey then
called for any public comment. Susan
Williams asked what roads the lots border on.
Mr. Braunstein replied Route 213 and Suominen Road. Susan Williams then asked about any plans to
expand Suominen Road to a two (2) lane road.
Neither the Board nor Mr. Braunstein had any information regarding such
an expansion. Chairperson Coffey then
called for any Board comments. There
were none. LINDA SMYTHE MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, TO CLOSE THE BRAUNSTEIN PUBLIC HEARING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
FRED ZIMMER MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, THAT THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (PLAT AMENDMENT) FOR
BRAUNSTEIN POSSESS NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND THE PLANNING BOARD
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 6-0 VOTE.
VENDITTI - (2000-007) - Peters Lane; Esopus Ave.; Broadway,
Ulster Park, NY
2 Lot Re-Subdivision
Tax SBL #72.001-1-8.1
RUSS SHULTIS MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY KATHY WEITZE, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE VENDITTI APPLICATION. ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. Mike Vetere, surveyor, was present at this
meeting. Miles Putman of Shuster
Associates gave his application review for this case. A copy of the same is on file and a copy was given to Mr.
Vetere. It was noted that an
Agricultural Data Statement was submitted by the applicant since the property
abuts two (2) sites that are in Ag.
District #1. It was also noted that
this statement was not dated, and there was no place on the form for a
date. It was agreed that December 2000
would be written in on the top of the form.
Chairperson Coffey then called for public comment. None was made. Discussion was had about the right-of-ways into the
property. Mr. Vetere noted that there
is an existing right-of-way which is already a deed covenant in the Herb
Lindemann deed, and they are creating another additional 50’ right-of-way on the
east and north site of the parcel to continue access to the remaining 36.5
acres. It was felt that deeds would be
needed pertaining to these right-of-ways.
KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA THAT THE
PLANNING BOARD CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR.
MOTION CARRIED.
KATHY WEITZE MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, THAT FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, THE
PLANNING BOARD GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO THE VENDITTI APPLICATION;
WAIVE SUBMISSION OF A FINAL PLAT AND GRANT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL WITH TWO (2)
CONDITIONS BEING THAT:
1)
A STREET NAME IS DESIGNATED FOR POSTAL AND E-911 ADDRESS PURPOSES, AND
2)
ANY RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS BE SUBMITTED AS APPROPRIATE.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
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
RUSS SHULTIS MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR R & S
ENTERPRISES. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE
IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. Wayne Graff, attorney, represented the
applicant at this meeting. Miles Putman
of Shuster Associates brought the Board and public up-to-date on this
application. A copy of Shuster
Associate project review dated December 21, 2000 is on file and a copy was
given to Mr. Graff. Maps were reviewed,
and it was the Board’s feeling that Mr. Graff did everything he was asked to
do. Wayne Graff noted that he had deeds
for the three (3) parcels of land which he will deliver to the Planning Board’s
attorney along with the recording fees and also make reference to the filed
map. Chairperson Coffey called for
public comments. None were made. LINDA SMYTHE 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 6-0 VOTE.
LINDA SMYTHE MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD 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, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF FRED ZIMMER WHO ABSTAINED, VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH
CARRIED BY A 5-0-1 VOTE.
MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS
ZBA Referral
One (1) Zoning Board
of Appeals’ case referral (Prinz) was reviewed. The Planning Board agreed that a ‘No Comment’ recommendation on
Prinz should be submitted back to the ZBA.
OLD
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, Mr. Cornacchini, was present at this meeting. Miles Putman of Shuster Associates gave his
application review for this case. A
copy of the same is on file and a copy was given to the representative. Russ Shultis questioned item 4 of Cornacchini
Architects’ letter of Dec. 8, 2000 regarding alternate access doors, landings
and walks. Russ stated that if it is
required by the building code to have walks, he believed that the applicant
should abide by that. Mr. Cornacchini
believed that the only requirement would be the landing. He added that if the building code does
require walks, they would do them.
Kathy Weitze asked about the fire department and fire inspector’s
referrals and replies. It was noted
that none were received. KATHY WEITZE
MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY FRED ZIMMER, THAT FINDING NO SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, THE PLANNING BOARD GRANT SITE PLAN APPROVAL PURSUANT TO
SECTION 123-47.C.6 OF THE ZONING LAW.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ROXANNE PECORA WHO ABSTAINED,
VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 5-0-1 VOTE. Maps were signed.
PUBLIC
HEARING & OLD BUSINESS
KELLY - (2000-028) - 877 Old Post Road, West Esopus, NY
2 Lot Re-Subdivision
Tax SBL #71.004--1-2.111
LINDA SMYTHE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY KATHY WEITZE, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE FRANK & BLANCHE KELLY APPLICATION. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Kelly and his surveyor, Mike Vetere, were present at this
meeting. Miles Putman of Shuster
Associates gave his application review on this case. A copy of the same is on file and a copy was given to Mr. Vetere. It was noted that a memo from Art Cross,
Highway Superintendent, dated December 19, 2000, was received regarding a
driveway permit for Lot 1B. Mr. Vetere
submitted a revised map showing contours.
Chairperson Coffey called for public comments. None were made. LINDA
SMYTHE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN
FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD RENDER A DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) FOR THE FRANK AND BLANCHE KELLY
APPLICATION, CASE 2000-28, AND GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL; WAIVE
SUBMISSION OF A FINAL PLAT AND GRANT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
Maps were signed and Mrs. Kelly signed the subdivision application.
NEW
BUSINESS
SCHROETER - (2000-032) - 100 Suominen Road, Rifton, NY
Lot Line Adjustment
Tax SBL #63.003-3-21/50 & 71.001-3-10
Mr. Schroeter was
present at this meeting. Miles Putman
of Shuster Associates gave his application review on the case. A copy of the same is on file and a copy was
given to Mr. Schroeter. It was noted
that Mr. Schroeter requested and received an area variance to the frontage requirement
of Section 123-21.E of the zoning law.
This variance was conditioned upon use of the deeded 50’ ROW to Lot 3
and that there would be no further subdivision of the properties. Miles stated that notations should be added
to the plat to indicate that there will be no further subdivision of lots 3 and
4. Maps were reviewed. Fred Zimmer had a concern with creating a
lot with no road frontage. An alternate
proposal was discussed, however, the applicant indicated that he wished to
proceed with his application as submitted.
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY KATHY WEITZE, THAT THE
PLANNING BOARD SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS CASE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY
25, 2001, AT 7:00 PM. ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FRED ZIMMER WHO WAS OPPOSED, VOTED IN FAVOR OF
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED BY A 5-1
VOTE.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS & OLD BUSINESS
VICTORIAN
ASSOCIATES/RONDOUT HILLS - (2000-030)
- Connelly Road, Port Ewen, NY
Site Plan Amendment
w/Subdivsion Plat
Tax SBL #56.051-8-1 & 56.051-1-35, 36.11 & 37
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON VICTORIAN
ASSOCIATES. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0.
It was noted that the proposal before the Planning Board seeks to
“legitimatize” existing “as-built” conditions relating to Sections A and B of
the Rondout Hills townhouse development.
The following correspondence regarding this application was reviewed and
is on file:
Port Ewen Board of Fire
Commissioners to Planning Board dated December 5, 2000.
Alan Dunefsky to Planning Board
dated December 20, 2000.
Susan & Robert Shull to
Planning Board dated December 26, 2000.
Town of Esopus Highway Dept. to
Planning Board dated December 14, 2000.
At this time,
Chairperson Coffey called for public comments.
The following were made:
Earl Johnson, President
of Rondout Harbor Homeowners’ Association, indicated that he did not see
anything on the submitted plan about the sewer and noted that, at the current
time, 12 houses in Rondout Hills use Rondout Harbor’s sewer pipes to drain
their sewage to the pump station. Mr.
Johnson stated that there is nothing filed anywhere saying that they have any
right-of-way to do this. Rondout Harbor
would not like to see any additional houses put on this sewer. In addition, Rondout Harbor has 2 pipes that
drain Connelly Road that go across their property, and again, they have never
granted a right-of-way for these. It
was Earl Johnson’s feeling that if there is
additional building in Rondout Hills, the water may come down faster
than it does now and cause them problems.
He suggested that some engineering studies be done to address this
item.
Jay Zeiger, attorney
for the Rondout Hills Homeowners’ Association, stated that he saw the site plan
map, however, they were also expecting to see a subdivision map as well for
Phase A & B since this is a very important issue to the homeowners because
title to their properties are derived through a subdivision map and not through
a site plan. Mr. Zeiger felt that any
corrections on the location made by the Planning Board need to be on both the
site plan and on an amended subdivision map so that when existing homeowners
convey their homes, it is conveyed by a subdivision map. Wayne Graff, attorney and homeowner at
Rondout Hills, noted that what was originally approved by the Planning Board
was a site plan map, not a subdivision map and that is where the discrepancy
is. Later on, conveyances were made
with maps which were filed with surveys on them, but these maps were only
approved by the Health Dept. and not by the Planning Board. Regarding the deeds, it was believed that
the metes and bounds descriptions were correct, however, it refers to a site
plan map and not a subdivision map. Mr.
Graff felt an easy way to resolve any deed problems would be to do a
subdivision for Sections 1 & 2, and that section of the subdivision map
would have a chart on it which would reference the unit #’s and owners and then
it would have a liber and page number for each one of the deeds so that there
would finally be a subdivision map on file.
Next, Mr. Zeiger
stated that the revised map that they saw, which is before the Board tonight,
has what’s intended to be as built Sections A & B and then it shows, in a
lighter shade, proposed Sections C & D.
He wondered if the Planning Board approves the map as submitted would
they be in effect granting some sort of approval to the proposed Sections.
Mr. Zeiger also noted
that on the submitted map, the line separating Sections B & C crosses in
the middle of one of the buildings. He
suggested that Section B, itself, be redrawn to reflect, at least, all of the
houses that are part of Section B within its perimeters. Especially, since eventually common areas
will have to be conveyed.
Another important issue to the Rondout Hills Homeowners’ Association is
inadequate parking. Jay Zeiger noted,
as an example, that there are five (5) parking spots built down on the hill for
the homeowners that are up on top of Section B which he felt was an impossible
walk.
The perimeter
split-rail fence was also a concern of the Rondout Hills Homeowners. Mr. Zeiger noted that some of the Sections
have big drop offs, and the original site plan did show a perimeter fence to be
installed for this reason. He suggested
that the fencing be shown on the new site plan map, as well as lighting,
landscaping, utilities (electric, gas, sewer, water) and utility easements.
Alan Dunefsky,
President of the Rondout Hills Homeowners’ Association, stated that they also
have a concern with the access in and out of Rondout Hills. He felt the secondary access road that comes
out on Connelly Road is unsafe and also had issues with the main entrance since
it is very dark and there is a dip in the road.
Mr. Zeiger felt that
improvements like the mailboxes, fire hydrants, etc. should all be shown on the
map. He added that there is one fire
hydrant that is located in a bad place since it has been hit a number of times. The Rondout Hills Homeowners also felt that
the stream on the property should be shown.
Alan Dunefsy expanded
on the parking issue. He felt that they
were not only talking about the convenience of the people who live at Rondout
Hills, but also safety is a big concern..
Discussion was had
about the ownership of the water and sewer lines.
Joe Erena, a homeowner
at Rondout Hills, felt that the Planning Board should say to the developer this
is what adequate parking is, this is what you have to do, and this is where it
should be located. He added that if adequate parking was provided and the
cars are off the street, the safety issue would be diminished.
The history of Rondout
Hills was discussed. Chairperson Coffey
noted that this application puts the Planning Board in a difficult situation
since usually when it deals with site plans and site plan amendments, the
buildings and infrastructure do not already exist. She felt it was up to the Planning Board to help the applicant
try to straighten out the matter and the new as built map is one of the ways to
try to do it, but she felt it was not detailed enough.
Chairperson Coffey
asked if the Rondout Hills Homeowners’ Association met with Victorian
Associates to discuss any problems they had.
It was noted that there were a number of discussions about various
issues on the project, and with the help of the attorney general, they have
recently entered into a settlement agreement whereby they addressed certain
issues concerning the road, rock wall, and various other items that were concerns
of the homeowners. One of the issues
that wasn’t addressed was the issue of the deeds. Nancy Clark of Chazen Engineering, the Planning Board’s engineer,
felt that the details of the settlement agreement should be noted on the map
or, at least, a copy be provided to the Planning Board.
Clark Mains, Port Ewen
Fire Chief, stated that the secondary access road did have to do with Sections
A & B since it is the emergency
access to those sections. He believed
this was a stipulation of the original approval. The Fire Dept. is asking to have the secondary access road
approved by Highway Superintendent Art Cross because he has the knowledge and
know how of what the Fire Dept.’s equipment can deal with. Victorian Associates representative believed
that Art Cross actually constructed the secondary access.
Bob Terwilliger
addressed the emergency road. He stated
that there was a bond posted and the Town put the item 4 road in, but the
settlement agreement talked about earlier talks about the developer maintaining
this road. Mr. Terwilliger stated that
the emergency road hasn’t been maintained and Victorian Associates was supposed
to fix it. At this time, Art Cross’
letter reviewed at the beginning of the Public Hearing was reread.
Walt Gilman of Horton Lane
commented on the stream discussed previously.
He noted that it originates further south, higher up between his
property line and the Liebowitz property line so that any obstruction in
drainage, be it from A, B, C or D,
would cause a problem.
Bob Terwilliger stated that he believed that both Art Cross and the Town have
made recommendations that the current main entrance should have been closer to
the bridge or 9W. He believed the
original plan showed that, and he felt this would take them further away from
the dip in the road which is currently a safety hazard. Chairperson Coffey stated that the Board
could do some research to see if the road was built as approved.
Richard Sturmer, a
homeowner at the Hills, stated that concerning the road, an agreement was made
which he was sure was approved by
everyone, that states the road was to be built to Town of Esopus specifications
from 1984 or 86, whenever this was originally approved and that they would be
approved by an engineer registered in the State of New York. Mr. Sturmer stated that the Town’s road
supervisor does not have a license, and he, therefore, believed that the
Planning Board should require that an engineering firm certify that the road
was in accordance with the Town of Esopus specifications. Chairperson Coffey noted that the road is
not a town road, it is a private
road. Mr. Sturmer stated that was correct, but it
was mandated to be installed in accordance with the specifications of the Town
of Esopus. Planning Board member
Roxanne Pecora noted that would be only if the Planning Board at that time
required that when it approved it.
Richard Sturmer stated that it was, it is in the offering plan. Victorian Associates representative, as a
matter of clarification, stated that just because the road is there, it hasn’t
been finished yet. The developer is
waiting for the development to be finished before they finish the road and that
was part of their agreement. The
developer and the homeowners want the road finished as quickly as possible, but
they do not want the developer bringing in heavy equipment and then destroying
the road either.
Wayne Graff, regarding
the fire safety issue, stated this is a narrow road with town houses situated
relatively close to the road, and relatively close to the road on the other
side is a stone wall, so it becomes critical to have the secondary access
open. Mr. Graff added that access to
some of the fire hydrants might not be available. It appeared to him that before some of the recent construction was
going on, they stubbed out an area for a fire hydrant which was situated
adjacent between buildings A4 & A5.
This has been changed and is no longer there. He stated that there is a very long stretch which otherwise has
no hydrant available and it might become difficult to get at one of these
larger structures if there wasn’t a hydrant in this location. Fire Chief Clark Mains believed that the
standard hydrants in town are not farther than 500’ apart. As for the Fire Dept., if it is on a
cul-de-sac, they would like to have one hydrant going in and one at the end,
even if its only 200’ apart.
Wayne Graff, regarding
the main entrance off at Connelly Road, stated that hazards occur on a daily
basis at this intersection. He suggested moving it to the north and
adding lighting, provided by either the town lighting district or by the
homeowners. Mr. Graff felt both of
these measures would improve the visibility and safety at this intersection. He also noted that if the developer is
considering expanding, which would increase the amount of traffic, it becomes
more important to address this issue. Chairperson Coffey asked if the Town
Board has been petitioned for a light at the entrance. The response was no.
Wayne Graff suggested
that the Planning Board inquire with their attorney to what extent a valid site
plan approval is in effect for the additional phases that weren’t already
constructed since the approval goes back so far. Wayne also felt that only Sections A & B should be on the
amended site plan map currently before the Board.
At this time,
Chairperson Coffey noted that a condition of the original approval was the
payment of a recreation fee of $100 per unit to be paid at the time of the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy or compliance. Along the way, this condition got lost in the shuffle. Twelve units were issued C/O’s or C/C’s
without payment. Chairperson Coffey
wondered if it would be appropriate to make this payment of $1,200 a condition
of any approval.
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
Chairperson Coffey
stated that the question before the Board was whether it wanted to approve the
plat as submitted. She personally felt
that the Board should send it back to have a number of things done like have
the water and sewer lines added and the other things that were discussed. Russ Shultis agreed. Fred Zimmer believed that the original
approved maps were submitted as a six page document. He felt the Board should go back to the six page document to try
to straighten this matter out.
Discussion was had.
Nancy Clark of Chazen Engineering suggested that the Board treat this as a new
application and require a full set of plans.
Miles Putman of Shuster Associates agreed.
Discussion about
ingress and egress to Connelly and traffic was had. The establishment of an escrow account was also suggested.
MARILYN COFFEY MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY KATHY WEITZE, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD NOT APPROVE THE MAP AS
SUBMITTED AND THAT THE BOARD SEND IT BACK TO VICTORIAN ASSOCIATES AND ASK THEM
TO PREPARE A FULL, OR ASK THEIR ENGINEERS, TO PREPARE A FULL SITE PLAN AND
SUBDIVISION PLAT SET ON SECTIONS A & B ONLY TO INCLUDE EXISTING CONDITIONS,
WATER, SEWER, LIGHTING, FENCING, ROADS, ROAD PROFILES & GRADES, PARKING,
TOPO, PHYSICAL FEATURES, PROPOSED CONDITIONS IF THEY ARE PROPOSING TO IMPROVE
ANYTHING, PAVEMENT, STORM/ SANITARY WATER, LANDSCAPING, AND HYDRANTS. IN ADDITION, THE PLANS SHOULD SHOW THE
STREAM AND EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD, AND THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS B &
C SHOULD BE STRAIGHTEN OUT SO THE LINE DOES NOT GO THROUGH BUILDING B4. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED BY A 6-0
VOTE.
ROXANNE PECORA THEN
MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, THAT AN ESCROW ACCOUNT BE
ESTABLISHED ON THIS APPLICATION AND ONCE THE PLANNING BOARD HAS A NEW SET OF
MAPS IN PLACE, THEY BE REFERRED TO CHAZEN ENGINEERING FOR REVIEW. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
Chairperson Coffey informed the applicant that she will get estimates
from the Board’s consultants for the escrow account amount and will advise them
of the same.
FEINBERG (ROUSNER
FARMS) - (2000-031) - 60-70 Rousner
Lane, West Esopus, NY
Lot Line
Adjustment
Tax SBL
#71.003-5-7 & 12
ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY RUSS SHULTIS, TO OPEN THE FEINBERG PUBLIC HEARING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE. Mr.
Paul O’Neil, attorney, represented the applicant at this meeting. Miles Putman of Shuster Associates gave his
application review for this case. A copy
of the same is on file and a copy was given to Mr. O’Neil. Last month, the Planning Board requested
that Mr. O’Neil get a letter of authorization from Ms. Goldenberg regarding
this matter. Mr. O’Neil stated that he
tried to get her signature, but because of the holidays, she was not
available. Regarding the request for an
appropriately-scaled inset map that shows the perimeter of the Rousner Farms
landholdings, Mr. O’Neil stated that the only problem with this is that it is
for 120+ acres. He did not feel this
would be feasible and the cost would be prohibitive. Miles Putman did not agree.
Upon review of the road grant suggestion, Mr. O’Neil also did not feel
this would be possible, and it would create a zoning violation. ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
LINDA SMYTHE MADE A MOTION,
SECONDED BY MARILYN COFFEY, THAT THE PLANNING BOARD RENDER A DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE AND GRANT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL; WAIVE SUBMISSION OF A
FINAL PLAT AND GRANT FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, CONDITIONED UPON THE FOLLOWING:
·
A FINAL PLAT THAT
DEPICTS AND REFERENCES GOLDENBERG AS THE CURRENT OWNER OF TAX PARCEL 12.
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A FINAL PLAT THAT
DEPICTS, VIA AN APPROPRIATELY-SCALED INSET MAP, THE PERIMETER OF THE ROUSNER
FARMS LANDHOLDINGS.
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THE SIGNATURE OF MS.
GOLDENBERG OR A LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO ACT ON HER BEHALF.
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A 10’ RIGHT-OF-WAY
(DEEDED OVER) FOR ROUSNER LANE.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
WERE IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
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
Mr. Abrams was present
at the 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. Nancy Clark of Chazen
Engineering gave her review of the project.
A copy is on file and a copy was given to the applicant. Nancy then asked about the ZBA’s variance
condition regarding the 3’ wide walkway.
She wondered if the ZBA intended for this walkway to be paved or
gravel. After reviewing the variance,
it was decided that the ZBA did intend for the walkway to be paved. Nancy then asked what pipe type the
applicant was proposing for the sanitary sewer and water mains. Mr. Abrams indicated that he would go with
the iron water main and the PVC SDR 35 pipe for the sanitary sewer. He added that he read Nancy Clark’s comments
in her review and he didn’t have a problem with any of them. His only question was regarding the
emergency access road. Mr. Abrams stated
that the purpose of the emergency access road was simply for emergency access
and not really to be used as a thoroughfare, therefore, that is why they
proposed the item 4. Again after
reviewing the ZBA variance, it was the feeling that the emergency access road
should be paved. Discussion was had
regarding access in and out of Connelly and traffic. Maps were reviewed. KATHY
WEITZE MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA, TO SCHEDULE THE
ABRAMS/CONNELLY VILLAGE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2001 AT 7:15 AND SEND THE PLANS AND THE FULL EAF TO THE
TOWN’S WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AS WELL AS TO THE CONNELLY
FIRE DEPT. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED BY
A 6-0 VOTE.
NEW
BUSINESS
JONES - (2000-033) - 94 River Road, Port Ewen, NY
2 Lot Subdivision
Tax SBL #56.020-3-10
Roger Jones 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 Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones stated
that in regard to the right-of-way, even though his title insurance did say
that he had a deeded right of way, it was very sketchy. However, Mr. Jones noted that he has
contacted John Caslin Jr., and they have an agreement for Roger Jones to purchase
a part of Caslin’s estate which will then give him a deeded right-of-way. They are waiting for the property to be
deeded over to Mr. Caslin and then once that happens, they can proceed with the
sale. It was suggested that Mr. Jones
do the Caslin purchase with this proposed subdivision simultaneously. The Planning Board advised Roger Jones that
the length of the access strip to Lot 2 exceeds the maximum established in
Section 123-21.D.5. Therefore, he would
have to go before the Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance or
reconfigure the layout to comply with the zoning requirements.
PITTNER - (2000-034) - 351-367 River Road; 745 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY
Lot Line Revision
Tax SBL #64.003-5-30
John Dippel 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 Mr. Dippel. KATHY WEITZE MADE
A MOTION, SECONDED BY LINDA SMYTHE, TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
PITTNER APPLICATION FOR 7:30 PM ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2001. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE.
LAFFIN & BAKTER - (2000-035) - 85 Soper Road, West Esopus, NY
3 Lot Re-subdivision/plat amendment
Tax SBL #71.001-4-52.1
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 applicants. MARILYN COFFEY
MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY ROXANNE PECORA TO GRANT SKETCH PLAN
APPROVAL. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN
FAVOR OF THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A 6-0 VOTE. The Planning Board suggested that the applicants show the
driveway cuts, the proposed house locations for Lot 2 & 3, and delineate a
50’ wide street parcel for Soper Road on the survey map. The street parcel width may be modified or
pushed to the other side of the road near the house location so as not to
create an encroachment.
MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS
Presubmission Conf.
- Costello (Capri 400, Inc.)
Vince Costello and
Steve DeSalvo appeared before the Planning Board for a presubmission conference
regarding the subdivision of the property that houses the Capri 400 restaurant
and motel on Route 9W. Maps were
reviewed. It was noted that Mr.
Costello currently receives five (5) tax bills for this property and would like
to separate it into 2 or 3 lots so the businesses would be made more
profitable. One parcel for the
restaurant, a bigger flagged lot parcel for the motel, and a parcel in back
with the rest of the land with a right-of-way.
Maps were reviewed. It was
suggested that Mr. Costello also merge two (2) of the existing back lots with
the parcel of land in the back with the right-of-way.
Adjournment
WITH NO OTHER BUSINESS
PENDING, ROXANNE PECORA MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY MARILYN COFFEY, TO CLOSE THE MEETING. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT WERE IN FAVOR OF THE
MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:45 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Kristy
L. Nelson
Secretary