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Planning Board Minutes June 16, 2005

Members Present: Laura Silva, Chair, Larry Breckenridge, Martin White, Mark DeLeva, Bill Ruther, Walt Miller, Sandra Scott, Gino Santabarbara, Town Planner, Kathy Jo Gallo, Secretary

Public Hearings

The Estate of Delores Robles has submitted an application for a minor subdivision on Mountainview Lane SBL#45.00-2-11.21 and 45.00-2-11.22 to increase the size of Lot#2. They would create two 11 acre lots through a lot line adjustment. Schenectady County approves of the proposal. There were no comments or questions from the audience. Public comments closed.

Stephen and Eveline Black owning property at 186 Scotch Church Road SBL#18.00-2-16.111 are applying for a two lot minor subdivision. They propose to take 2.8 acres from the existing 231 acres for the purpose of building a residence. Mr. and Mrs. Konwisarz, owning property next to the proposed lot expressed their displeasure at the shape of the lot that will be next to and behind their property and they believe it will affect their privacy. Mr. Csontos asked for the tentative location of the house, the precise location will not be determined until the lot is sold. Public comments closed.

Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Martin White seconded by Mark DeLeva to accept the May 2005 Minutes as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Martin White-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes. Larry Breckenridge-yes, Bill Ruther-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Laura Silva-yes

New Business

Meyer/DeCocco to speak with the Board about tentative plans to subdivide a 30 acre lot on Depot Road. Information was provided on possible uses of the parcel located next to the railroad tracks. Restrictions would need to be placed on the deed that no residential buildings would be permitted.

Anna Kostadinova has submitted an application for a minor subdivision at 10 Courtney Drive. The application is to divide the 5 acre lot into two smaller lots. The Board asked for a completed survey with contour lines. The Board discussed the subdivision of lots within a major subdivision development and the presence of deed restrictions on changing the lot sizes in the future.

Motion made by Larry Breckenridge seconded by Sandra Scott to set a Public Hearing on this matter for July 21, 2005 at 7:30pm. Larry Breckenridge-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Martin White-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Bill Ruther-yes, Laura Silva-abstain

Victory Lap Inc, Scott E. Gray Owner has submitted an application for a Special Use Permit to expand their current use of space as an ice cream/fast food stand to include the addition of one portable steel and plywood racetrack measuring 18 by 30 feet. The plan also calls for the installation of an oval 60 by 120 foot racetrack with a clay base, grass and drainage pipe guardrails, behind the existing building. The Board requested a lighting plan, a traffic plan (increase of traffic and accommodation for parking on the lot) and an updated business plan to include the hours the track would be used.

Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Sandra Scott to set a Public Hearing on this matter for July 21, 2005 at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes, Bill Ruther-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Martin White-yes

Helene Thomas owning property at 364 Wells Road, SBL#25.00-1-7.1 has submitted an application for a two lot minor subdivision. The proposed subdivision would create one 2.3 acre lot and one 18.81 acre lot from the original parcel of 21.11 acres. Scott Lansing represented the applicant. The well has been drilled (15gallons/minute) Board requested a final Survey to include the 100' radius around the well.

Jeffrey and Brenda Schworm owning property at 6560 Duanesburg Road SBL#55.00-4-25 have submitted an application for a Special Use Permit. They propose to build a single family residence on the parcel which is zoned C-1. There has been a well site chosen and will be tested next week. The curb cuts have been approved for the driveway.

Motion made by Bill Ruther seconded by Sandra Scott to set a Public Hearing for this matter for July 21, 2005 at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote: Bill Ruther-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes, Laura Sillva-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Martin White-yes

Old Business

Cason Inc. is applying for a Special Use Permit for a trucking company repair, storage and administrative facility to be located on Route 20, 1/2 mile east of the I-88 intersection on the south side. The proposed repair building would be 100' x100' with an office addition of 40' x 40'. This is a continuation of the Public Hearing that began May 2005. Department of Transportation sight distance issues are being addressed. Issues raised concerning washing of vehicles on sight were addressed as well.

Joseph Lucarelli of Traditional Builders has submitted an application for a Special Use Permit for a warehouse and manufacturing facility to be located at 524 Duanesburg Road SBL#65.00-19-1. This is an expansion of the current site and is a site plan review only. The Board has no problems with the proposed plan.

Cingular Wireless PCS has submitted an application for a Special Use Permit for antenna installation and associated ground equipment on the existing 260 foot self standing lattice tower located at 2837 Duanesburg Churches Road SBL#44.00-1-10.12. Board to review Engineers to advise the town. No action taken on this item.

Thomas R. Spoor owning 40.5 acres at 579 Duanesburg Churches Road SBL#54-2-35 is applying for a 9 lot major subdivision to be known as Hawks Landing. The parcels range in size from 2.3 acres to 5 acres and the project will include construction of a road into the subdivision from Duanesburg Churches Road. Mr. Spoor showed a survey including a fire pond and a culvert. Mr. Spoor has been working with Mr. Grimm, Highway Superintendent for the town. He has ordered a well on Lot #2, as this was identified as a lot that may have trouble due to size. He is also working with DOT regarding road cut. A road profile has been ordered for surveying. Next month he will have a road profile and results of the well test.

Motion made by Martin White seconded by Larry Breckenridge to set a Public Hearing on this matter for July 21, 2005 at 7:30 pm . Roll Call Vote: Martin White-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes. Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Bill Ruther-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes

Public Hearing Votes

Motion made by Bill Ruther seconded by Walt Miller for a Negative Declaration on the Short Form EAF. Roll Call Vote: Bill Ruther-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Laura Silva-yes, Martin White-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, LarryBreckenridge-yes

Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Larry Breckenridge to approve the application by the Estate of Delores Robles for a minor subdivision. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Bill Ruther-yes

Motion made by Bill Ruther seconded by Mark DeLeva to approve the application by Stephen and Eveline Black for a minor subdivision. Roll Call Vote: Bill Ruther-yes. Mark DeLeva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Laura Silva-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes

Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Sandra Scott for a Negative Declaration on the Short Form EAF. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes, Bill Ruther-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Martin White-yes

Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Larry Breckenridge to approve the application for a Special Use Permit with the following conditions: No drains in the bays, no washing of trucks on site, no fuel storage for vehicles allowed on site, no hazardous waste storage on site. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Bill Ruther-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes.

Other: Board read letter from Dale Warner regarding the Rod and Gun Club inspection.

Minutes submitted by Kathy Jo Gallo Secretary