Town of Hague Planning Board

July 7, 2005

Present: David Swanson, Chairman

              Rolly Allen, John Brown, Tim Costello, Peter Foster, Pam Peterson

Absent: Cathy Clark

Also in Attendance: Graham Bailey, Zoning Enforcement Officer

            Nancy Young, Recording Secretary

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by David Swanson.

Minutes from the June meeting were unanimously approved as written, on a motion heard from Tim Costello and seconded by Pam Peterson.

Ragout, (42.20-1-6) Lakeshore Dr. TR-2

Mr. Ragout wishes to subdivide a 7.73 acre parcel to create four lots. Three of the lots will measure 1.1 acres and the fourth 4.43 acres.  Plans have been revised according to input given at the last Planning Board meeting. The newly drawn survey will be adjusted to indicate nothing less than the required 1.1 acres for each of the three smaller lots. (It currently states 1.1 acres plus/minus.) Also noted, the common driveway must remain private as it has been considered part of the 1.1 acre lots.

A Public Hearing will be scheduled for next month.

Giselle Fitch, a neighboring property owner, addressed the board concerning her desire to purchase a portion of the property.  She was advised to contact Mr. Ragout directly.

Meehan, (11-1-4.2), New Hague Rd. OC-1 and RC

The Meehans hope to subdivide their 125 acre property into two lots. Their existing home would remain on the 5.08 acre parcel, while the remaining 119.63 acre lot would be for sale. A survey must be prepared. If completed in time, a Public Hearing can be scheduled for next month.

Lipori, (26.10-1-18), Forest Bay Rd. TR-1

The applicants would like to remove their house, located on an existing, non-conforming lot, and replace it with a 2 story log home. The current structure measures 77 ft. from the shoreline; the proposed building will be 63 ft. No setback violations are expected. The height will be 26 ft.  The septic system is fairly new, 1996 or 1997, and should be of adequate size to accommodate the increased number of bedrooms, 2 to 3. According to the Liporis,  their builder is in the process of obtaining storm water permits from the LGPC.  A Site Visit was scheduled for July, 12th at 9 am.

Maggiolo, (43.5-1-37), Skipper Way, Hamlet

Mr. Maggiolo would like to construct a residence within 100 feet from the shoreline. No variances will be required and there should be no environmental issues with the project.

The group reviewed the history of the property which was subdivided  in the early eighties. Building permits were issued at that time, now expired.

Based on the drawings provided, the group was unclear about the placement of the proposed  building on the lot. Dave Swanson and Graham Bailey will draft a letter for the group to review during their Site Visit to the Lipori property on July 12th, setting forth the conditions for approval:

            the property must be surveyed             

            the building must be constructed precisely as shown on the submitted drawing

            storm water permits must be obtained from the LGPC

(The conditional approval letter drafted by Messrs. Swanson and Bailey was approved unanimously by the members of the Planning Board attending the Lapori site visit on July 12. Cathy Clark was not present)

Other business

Process modification

Site Plan review/variance recommendation: Board members were agreeable to the suggestions made by Graham Bailey. See attached.

Process streamlining: Due to Graham Bailey’s departure, discussion about changing the Site Plan review and variance recommendation process was tabled. See attached.

Criteria Forms: Graham Bailey presented  the Site Plan Review Criteria and Variance Application forms he has created. The Board agreed the forms would provide additional, needed documentation when reviewing a  project. The forms will be added  to the applicant’s  file once completed. 

Oxford/Tier, (76.20-1-3) update: Graham Bailey informed the group of the legal opinion allowing the independent sale of lot #2. Reference letter from Town Attorney Viscardi, dated 6/20/05. 

Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment: Councilman Gladu and board members discussed the need to clearly articulate proposed modifications to the ordinance in future presentations to the Town Board. Care must be given to describing the need and how the proposed change will remedy the situation.

G. Bailey resignation: Planning Board members recognized Graham Bailey, who will be leaving his post as ZEO at the end of the month. They thanked him for his hard work and dedication to the job. 

Enforcement update

Concern was expressed by several board members about an advertisement for the sale of a property in Friends Point. It lists two homes on the lot, a violation of a Planning Board directive. Council Gladu indicated the Town Attorney has been contacted and the matter is under consideration.

Adjournment: Pam Peterson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 pm. John Brown seconded.

Vote: Approved, 6-0