March 13, 2007
Amended
Chairman, Glenn Howard, called the regular monthly meeting to order on March 13th, 2007 at the Lexington Municipal Building, Route 42, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
Planning Board Members present were Chairman Glenn Howard, Robert Hermance, Susan Constable, Edwin Dippold, Jr., Ralph Albino, and Taris Charysyn. Absent was Robert Cross, Jr.
Others present were Attorney Edward Kaplan, James Marotta, Eustachy Begej, and Rose Williams, Secretary.
MINUTES
Robert Hermance made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13th, 2007, seconded by Edwin Dippold, Jr.
Vote: Howard-Aye, Hermance-Aye, Dippold-Aye, Albino-Aye, Constable- Aye,
Charysyn-aye. -- Carried
Absent: Cross
Concato Minor Subdivision – Van Etten Road Extension – Parcel # 109.00-2-48
Lot # 1 - 5.126 Acres
Lot # 2 - 5.126 Acres
Attorney Ed Kaplan said that Surveyor Larry Vanucchi had to move the line on the survey map because they were getting to close to the pre-existing structure, but kept the acreage the same for each lot. The Surveyor had trouble locating the existing septic, and it turned out that the septic was on the lot that was being created, so the line had to be moved to keep the septic with the house parcel. Attorney Edward Kaplan said that he had the NYC septic drawing and approval if the Board would like to see it.
The Planning Board Members reviewed the map with the new boundary lines that were drawn because of the location of the septic, and Mr. Kaplan also said that he had a box put on the map for a reserve septic if the Planning Board wanted to see one. The Planning Board Members discussed the subdivision and thought it was good to have the septic reserve septic in case more bedrooms are added to the log cabin. Mr. Kaplan said that it would cause a jog in the lot line, but it was needed to keep the septic and reserve on the correct parcel.
The Planning Board Members reviewed the original map to make sure they understood where the correct lots were located, and they thought that they could give preliminary plat approval and schedule a public hearing for the next meeting.
Chairman Howard told Attorney Kaplan that he would need everything drawn on the survey map for the next meeting in order to get final approval.
Robert Hermance made a motion to grant Preliminary Plat Approval for the Minor Subdivision for Joseph and Jane Concato, where 10 +/- acres will be subdivided into two lots, with each one being 5.126 +/- acres, seconded Taris Charysyn.
Vote: Howard-Aye, Hermance-Aye, Dippold-Aye, Constable-Aye, Albino-Aye,
Charysyn-Aye – Carried, Absent – Cross
A short form SEQR has to be completed before the next meeting, and the Public Hearing for the Concato Minor Subdivision was scheduled for the next meeting of April 10, 2007 at 7:45 PM. The adjoining land owner’s letters will be sent regarding the said hearing.
The Concato file consisted of the following;
1. A completed application
2. Receipts for payment of $100. Application Fee and $50. for each new lot that was created.
3. Sketch Maps
4. Minutes & Findings from Zoning Board of Appeals held on 12/14/2006
5. Planning Board Referral Form to Z.B.A.
6. Receipt for Zoning Board fee of $100.
7. Paid tax receipt for property taxes.
8. Minutes from 12/14/06, 01/09/07, 2/13/07, 3/13/07
9. List of adjoining land owners
10. Letters & Certified Mail Receipts sent to adjoining land owners
11. Notice sent to Windham Journal for publication on 3/29/07
Minor Subdivision – Begej, Odarka & Eustachy (Former Owner / Marian Kots)
Beech Ridge Road #1 – Across from John Mahoney
Parcel #144.00-1-3 = 121.10 Acres
Sketch Plan – Subdivide 5 acres and house from total acreage
Mr. Eustachy Begej showed the Planning Board members where his property was located on his sketch map and what he would like to subdivide out. Mr. Begej said that he would like to subdivide the house with 5 +/- acres from the acreage. A discussion was held about a driveway, and there is no driveway for the existing house because it is a pull off section along the highway in front of the house where they park the car. There is no ditch and no culvert, but Chairman Howard said that it is an existing situation because it has always been done that way at that location.
Chairman Howard explained that once the house and the five acres are subdivided off, Mr. Begej will need to show on his survey map, where a proposed driveway would go for the remaining acreage, so someone would have access to the property. A discussion was held.
Chairman Howard and the Planning Board Members said that the following things need to be shown on the survey map:
1. Show where a potential right-of-way with a 40 feet width for a proposed driveway --- where it could be put for access to the parcel above the road after the acreage and house has been subdivided, and also below the road. (driveways also have to be 25 feet from the property line)
2. Where the existing spring is located.
3. Where the septic is located ( Mr. Begej said that there are two septics on the property and he would locate them)
4. Leach fields for the septic
5. Contour lines.
Chairman Glenn Howard said that he thought that sketch plan approval could be approved from the sketch map, but would need a survey map for the Preliminary Plat Approval which would take place at the April 10th meeting. A discussion was held.
A check in the amount of $175.00 was received from Begej in the mail for the Application Fee of $100; Lots were 2 @ $25. each for $50., and $25. for the Recreation Fee.
Edwin Dippold, Jr. made a motion to grant Sketch Plan Approval of the Begej Minor Subdivision where the house and five plus or minus acres would be subdivided from 121 +/- acres, seconded by Ralph Albino.
Vote: Howard-Aye, Hermance-Aye, Dippold-Aye, Constable-Aye, Albino-Aye,
Charysyn-Aye – Carried, Absent – Cross
Marotta Minor Subdivision -- 31 Van Etten Road – 10.40 Acres
Parcel # 109.00-2-55
Divide into two parcels
Sketch Plan Approval
James Marotta said that he came to the Planning Board for consideration in splitting his property, and had a sketch map of what he thought he would like to do. Mr. Marotta said that his neighbor was interested in purchasing the parcel that he wanted to subdivide, but after discussing the option with him --- he would like the line drawn somewhere else, therefore, James Marotta said that he would have to take another look at the sketch map. The original parcel is 10.40 acres.
Planning Board Member, Edwin Dippold, suggested that if the neighbor was going to add the parcel to his deed, which he could, then James Marotta should consider moving the lot line and calling it a lot line adjustment --- instead of a subdivision. A discussion was held.
The Planning Board advised Mr. Marotta to get a surveyor and talk to his lawyer and neighbor that wants to buy the property to see if a lot line adjustment would work for all of them. The buyer would have to incorporate the parcel into his current deed to make it a lot line adjustment.
Training Requirements
Chairman Glenn Howard said the training requirements were before them and they discussed attending the training sessions that are being offered. The times and places were:
Community Design Tools
Monday, April 23, 2007
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Greene County Emergency Operations & Training Center, Cario
Land Use Tools for Creating Affordable Housing
Thursday, April 26, 2007
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Room 206, Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson
Planning & Zoning Case Law
Thursday, April 26, 2007
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Room 206, Columbia-Green Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson
The letter said that training could include courses by a municipality, a regional or county planning office, a state agency such as the Department of State, a state association like the Association of Towns, Conference of Mayors, or NY Planning Federation, or even a college or similar entity. Training formats available are also flexible and could include traditional classroom training, video and distance learning, or even self-study.
The Planning Board Members discussed going to the training session and would make their own registrations, and the have to register by April 18th.
Adjourn
Taris Charysyn made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Susan Constable. All members agreed. Chairman Howard adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Williams, Secretary