Town of Duanesburg Planning Board Minutes March 21, 2005

Members Present: Laura Silva, Chairperson, Larry Breckenridge, Sandra Scott, Mark DeLeva, Bill Ruther, Walt Miller, Fred Siegel, Kathy Jo Gallo, Secretary, Gino Santabarbara, Planner

New Business

Guiseppi Leonetti and Maria Vincenzo Leonetti owning land on Gordinier Road SBL# 43.00-2-3.11206 are applying for a one lot minor subdivision. Lot#1 would be 2.3 acres and Lot#2 would be 6.609 acres. The applicants did not attend this meeting. They will come back at a later time.

Kevin and Elizabeth Novak owning land at 699 Miller Corners Road SBL# 33.00-1-6.1 are applying for a one lot minor subdivision taking a 2.3 acre parcel from the 103.5 acre lot. The Board requested a copy of the deed and a survey map for review.

Leonard VanBuren owning property on Bull Street SBL#75.00-3-17.1 is applying for a Special Use Permit to build a two family residence. Board requested a new map with contour lines shown.

Motion by Laura Silva seconded by Fred Siegel to set a Public Hearing on April 21, 2005 at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes. Bill Ruther-yes

Frank and Kerri Maner (Owner) and Thomas and Sheila VanValen (Applicant) are applying for a one lot minor subdivision. They propose to subdivide a six-acre parcel from the present 88 acre parcel. The parcel to be divided off has no road frontage and will be combined with the lands of VanValen. Paul Callahan provided the Board with two preliminary copies of the survey map.

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

Approval of Minutes

Board would like to see changes to be made cited in the minutes. Minutes for the March 17th meeting were discussed. The Chestnut hearing was stated as being closed but at the end of the meeting it was continued. Minutes will read Public comments closed for this application rather than Public Hearing Closed as in the Draft. Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Sandra Scott to accept the March 17, 2005 minutes with the change above. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Bill Ruther-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Larry Breckenridge-yes.

Other

Board discussed size of the agenda for future meetings and would like to see a cap at two public hearings and four new applications. If there are a larger number of items for the agenda they may decide to have an additional meeting that month.

Board discussed large subdivisions and the requirements that would be needed in the future. The Planning Board discussed that this is where the issues of environmental impact get set in place. The land needs to be SWPPS ready prior to selling the land.

The Board discussed the differences between a seller and a developer. Each lot developer must know the requirements for the land, their part of the parcel. The purchaser of each parcel must follow the plan to make sure that they do not disturb any other parcel. The plan for each parcel should be in place when the land is divided.

Board discussed the new recommendations from the County Planning office for septic systems and wells. Board discussed the responsibility of the Board to require water on the lot. There are issues for the landholder for cost and the seller may want the well in a different location. The County will try to discourage lots that are not buildable by showing that water and septic will not be an issue.

Gino Santabarbara will set up an inservice meeting with Steve Feeney from the County to discuss issues of concern to the Board. Tentative date is April 21, 2005 at 6pm.

Minutes Submitted by Kathy Jo Gallo, Secretary