Town of
December 1, 2005
Present: David Swanson, Chairman
Rolly Allen, Pam Peterson, Katy Wells
Absent: John Brown, Tim Costello, Peter Foster
Also Present: Cathy Clark, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Nancy Young, Recording Secretary
David Swanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The minutes from the November 3, 2005 meeting were approved as written on a motion heard from Rolly Allen and seconded by Pam Peterson.
Vote: Approved, 4-0
Ragot, (42.20-1-6) Lakeshore Dr. TR2
Cathy Clark updated the group on the status of the four lot subdivision:
Mr. Ragot has requested an adjournment until Spring. At that time, the dirt/fill will be in place and drainage issues can be addressed, as needed.(e-mail to Cathy Clark, dated 11/21/05)
Mr. Ragot expects the piles of dirt will be spread during December.
The DEC does not feel a SPDES permit should be
required;
Ms. Clark continues to work with NYS and the Town concerning the drainage problem under the highway.
After reviewing the submitted Plot Plan detailing the road and lot placements, Planning Board members requested language pertaining to the deeded right of way be added.
Kostides, (26.17-2-2), Lakeshore Terrace TR-1
Pam Peterson recused herself.
The applicant would like preliminary approval for a 3 lot subdivision of her 4.62 acre property.
On 11/09/05, Rolly Allen, Cathy Clark, John Brown and Tim Costello visited the site. Miles and Pam Peterson acted as guides. Rolly Allen reviewed the findings:
The property is high and most of it is quite steep.
As noted on the preliminary drawing, there is an inaccessible lot.
It appears there could be a problem with water runoff if the land is cleared. In light of this, development should be approached cautiously.
Once the survey has been completed, the application will return for further review.
Icke, (16.4-1-16),
At the last meeting, the Planning Board gave conceptual approval, with conditions, for the demolition and reconstruction of the residence located in Friends Point.
Cathy Clark reported that Adirondack Sanitary has determined the septic to be unsatisfactory. A new mound system is planned. It was suggested that the homeowner investigate the possibility of installing a holding tank for temporary use until the town sewer system is in place. Several Board members felt it may prove to be less costly for the homeowner.
Stormwater plans are being developed and will be
presented to
Once plans for the home are complete, by the January meeting, the application will return for further review.
Disbrow, (59.8-1-2.1)
A four lot subdivision was approved by the Planning Board on 10/07/04. When preparing the deeds for transfer, Mrs. Disbrow’s attorney discovered the surveyor made a directional error on the plat, (letter from P. Carney to Van Dusen and Steves, dated 7/29/05). The new, corrected Mylar was presented to the Board for review.
Motion: Rolly Allen made a motion to approve the change from N89° to S89° on lot A of the Disbrow subdivision. Pam Peterson seconded.
Vote: Approved, 4-0
Motion: David Swanson moved and Katy Wells seconded a motion authorizing Rolly Allen to sign the Mylar in the absence of Planning Board Clerk John Brown.
Vote: Approved, 4-0
Hague Volunteer Fire Department, (25.5-1-16)
Cathy Clark reported the following:
Berms for the stormwater plan are in place. The LGPC is expected to approve.
A request to merge the subdivided Nelson Waters property with the HVFD property is currently in the assessor’s office. Once complete, the amount of land coverage will be 28%.
The macadam over the leach field is scheduled for removal.
The Planning Board will continue its review (to recommend approval or denial of the variance request) once the macadam is removed and the land merge complete.
Beaty, (26.18-1-1.2) Lakeshore Dr. TR1
The applicants are requesting permission to demolish and rebuild the existing residence, application dated 11/10/05. They have requested an adjournment until more details about the town sewer extension are known.
In response to a question that arose at the last meeting, Cathy Clark has contacted state highway officials concerning the NYS highway ROW. No documentation exists - they do not know where it is.
There was also discussion at the previous meeting about amending conditions set forth during the IHH subdivision in 2001. Town Attorney Viscardi has noted the resolution granting the IHH subdivision does not reflect any limit to the increase of square footage beyond that which is found in Section 160-62 of the Ordinance.
Beneduce, (42-1-23.1)
In a letter to Mr. Beneduce dated 11/03/05, the
LGPC has deemed the application to be incomplete, lacking among other items, a
determination concerning the NYS Archeological Survey. Once the SEQR review is
finalized, and the LGPC determines the application is complete, and all
conditions have been met, the application will return to
In other business:
Literature was distributed to assist and educate the Board concerning the importance of citing “findings” when making resolutions.
A workshop for Planning and Zoning Board members will be scheduled in January.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn at 8:03 pm was made by Rolly Allen and seconded by Pam Peterson.
for Planning and Zoning Board members.
Vote: Approved, 4-0