Planning Board Meeting
November 4, 2004
Members Present: Laura Silva Chair, Kathy Jo Gallo, Secretary, Martin White, Mark DeLeva, Walt Miller, Fred Siegel, Sandra Scott, Sherrie Wages
Public Hearings
1. Clyde and Kathleen Kendle, Owners/ David H. Lee, Applicants are seeking approval for a one lot minor subdivision of 5.29 acres, SBL#33.00-2-11.11 to be conveyed to Mr. Lee upon approval. There were no audience comments. Board clarified that the changes must be added to the deed to prevent a land locked lot from being created. Public Hearing Closed.
2. Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner Application #1
Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner/Nancy Laraway/Executrix, represented by Mike Davis ABD Engineers and Surveyors. SBL#68.00-3-24 and SBL#68.00-3-27.51 seeking approval to adjust the boundary line between 2 parcels, subdividing one of the lots into two lots. Lot #1 is 9.1+-acres, Lot #2 is 6.51+-acres and Lot #3 is 6.07+- acres. Clarified location of the parcels for the audience. No major concerns raised. Addressed County concerns about dimensions of lot access, these are not being changed from the original dimensions. Public Hearing Closed.
3. Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner Application #2
Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner/Nancy Laraway/Executrix, SBL#68.00-3-27.3 and 68.00-2-25.2 on Darrow Road, approval of application to subdivide two existing parcels into three lots. Lot #1 is 20.5+-acres, Lot #2 is 10.86+-acres and Lot #3 is 34.89+-acres. No comments from the audience. Public Hearing Closed
4. Douglas Yauchler, II owning property at 6921 Duanesburg Road, SBL#67.05-2-11, to construct building with storage on lower level and retail space on the first floor. Clarified for the audience the location of the parcel and proposed building. No major concerns raised from the audience. County raised concerns about location of wells and septic on adjoining property, parking along road frontage and separation of lots so as not to have two principal dwellings on one lot. Issues clarified for the Board. Public Hearing Closed.
5. Thomas R. and Donna M. Spoor, owning property on Duanesburg Churches Road, SBL#54.00-2-35 are seeking approval for a one-lot subdivision of 3.09 acres with house and out buildings. Audience concerns centered on future plans for remaining acreage in the parcel. No major concerns about current application. Public Hearing Closed.
Approval of Minutes
Two changes were made to the October 2004 minutes.
Motion made by Sandra Scott seconded by Martin White to accept the October 2004 minutes with changes. Roll Call Vote: Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Laura Silva-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes
New Business
1. Francis H. Potter, Owner/ Town of Duanesburg represented by Edward Fassett, Applicants are applying for a one lot minor subdivision of 4.0 acres on Mariaville Road, SBL#34.00-1-15.1 for the purpose of constructing a Municipal Sewage Plant for Sewer District #2. Map was submitted. Board asked for an Ag disclosure and site map to be submitted. Motion made by Fred Siegel seconded by Sherrie Wages to set a Public Hearing for a one lot minor subdivision on December 2, 2004 at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote: Fred Siegel-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Laura Silva-yes
2. Anna Burnett, owning property at 113 Barton Hill Road requesting a one lot minor subdivision of 4.8 acres from a 29.81 acre parcel. Board requested completed application be submitted to include septic disclosure, Ag disclosure, site map, contour lines, existing well placement and designation of Lot #1 and Lot #2. Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Sandra Scott to set a Public Hearing on a one lot minor subdivision for December 2, 2004 at 7:30pm contingent upon receipt of complete application.
Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, and Fred Siegel-yes
3. CCJN and Company represented by Gary Rose, owning property on Western Turnpike SBL#53.00-1-47 is applying for a Special Use Permit for the purpose of constructing a 3,000 square foot two family structure. Cynthia Morrison is the current owner of the property, sale of the property is contingent upon approval of project. Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Fred Siegel to set a Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for December 2, 2004 at 7:30pm. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, and Mark DeLeva-yes
4. Wm. M. Larned & Sons, Inc represented by Bill Smart, owning property on Mariaville Road, SBL#35.00-1-13 applying for a major subdivision of 15 lots of 35.7+-acres known as Lakeview Heights 2. Question over status of land as Lake District or R-2, there is conflicting information on the application. At this point the applicant was asking the Board for input on the initial plan for the development.
5. Dennis Mauro represented by Scott Lansing of Lansing Engineering, owning 14.0 acres on North Mansion Road SBL#68.00-2-7.15 is applying for a 3 lot subdivision. Lot #1 is 3.15 acres, Lot#2 is 5.49 acres and Lot #3 is 6.35 acres. There was confusion over the access road, which shows only 43-foot road frontage. Revised map is needed that clarifies the necessary frontage requirements will be met. Complete application also needs to include contour lines, abutting properties and septic disclosure. Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Sandra Scott to set a Public Hearing for a three lot subdivision on December 2, 2004 at 7:30pm contingent upon submission of revised map. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Martin White-yes, Walt Miller-yes
6. Ken Meyer represented by Scott Lansing of Lansing Engineering, is applying for a 13 lot residential subdivision consisting of 80.93+- acres on Depot Road, SBL#55.00-2-14.31. There will be a new town road to service some of the lots. There were several issues with the current map the Board would like addressed including making Depot Road more prominent on the map, where the existing road is for Lot #13 and clarification of the road that would service Lots #1, #2, #12 and #13. The map also needs to include existing wells and structures. The Board would also like to see the map include the location of the proposed houses and driveways. Current information will be sent to the County for feedback.
Old Business
1. James Cole appeared to discuss the status of Drawbridge Estates Subdivision on Knight Road. This matter is not set to go to Public Hearing at this time because County Planning will need to see approval from County Health. This report set to come in the next month. Mr. Cole will be drilling one new well in addition to testing the existing well on the property.
2. Duanesburg GC Partners, LLC, SBL#33.00-2-8.11. Subdivision information was sent to Schenectady County Planning for review 10/18/04. Several areas of concern were addressed by the County including wetlands issue, Stormwater Phase II treatment issue and the consideration of a cluster design. Board clarified that they will require 4 test wells for this project.
Public Hearing Discussion and Votes
Motion for a Negative Declaration on the Short Form EAF made by Laura Silva seconded by Mark DeLeva. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Walt Miller-yes. Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Sandra Scott to Approve the application by Clyde and Kathleen Kendle for a one lot minor subdivision of 5.29 acres contingent upon the subdivision now being one lot on one deed. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes.
2. Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner Application #1
Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner/Nancy Laraway/Executrix, represented by Mike Davis ABD Engineers and Surveyers. SBL#68.00-3-24 and SBL#68.00-3-27.51 seeking approval to adjust the boundary line between 2 parcels, subdividing one of the lots into two lots. Lot #1 is 9.1+-acres, Lot #2 is 6.51+-acres and Lot #3 is 6.07+- acres. Motion for a Negative Declaration on the Short Form EAF made by Martin White seconded by Fred Siegel. Roll Call Vote: Martin White-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Laura Silva-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Sandra Scott-yes. Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Walt Miller to approve Application #1 in the matter of the Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner to adjust the boundary line between two parcels and subdivide one of the lots into two lots. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes.
3. Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner Application #2
Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner/Nancy Laraway/Executrix, SBL#68.00-3-27.3 and 68.00-2-25.2on Darrow Road, approval of application to subdivide two existing parcels into three lots. Lot #1 is 20.5+-acres, Lot#2 is 10.86+-acres and Lot#3 is 34.89+-acres. Motion for a Negative Declaration on the Short Form EAF made by Laura Silva seconded by Walt Miller. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes. Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Walt Miller to approve Application #2 in the matter of the Estate of Roger and Lillian Wagner subdividing two existing lots into three lots. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes.
Motion for a Negative Declaration on the Short Form EAF made by Fred Siegel seconded by Sandra Scott. Roll Call Vote: Fred Siegel-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Laura Silva-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, and Sherrie Wages-yes
Discussion regarding future use of the retail space and the approval of creating retail space without knowing what the final occupant will be using the space for. The Board would like the approval of this application to provide only for the construction of the building and reflect the need for any potential retail customer to come before the Board for approval of their business plan.
Motion made by Laura Silva seconded by Sandra Scott to approve a Special Use Permit for Douglas Yauchler, II, for a storage building facing the airport and retail space facing Route 7 with the contingency that future prospective tenants must apply for and receive a Special Use Permit to include a business plan and any other information the Planning Board deems necessary and appropriate. Roll Call Vote: Laura Silva-yes, Sandra Scott-yes, Martin White-yes, Walt Miller-yes, Mark DeLeva-yes, Fred Siegel-yes, Sherrie Wages-yes.
Other
The Planning Board will meet Wednesday November 17, 2004 at 6pm at Town Hall to discuss what they will require of subdivision plans so that it will be consistent. They will also discuss asking the Town Board for a moratorium on major subdivisions.
Meeting Adjourned 10:30pm
Minutes Submitted by Kathy Jo Gallo, Secretary