Town of Hague Planning Board

February 3, 2005

 

Present: David Swanson, Chairman

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

 

Also in attendance: Graham Bailey, Zoning Enforcement Officer

              Nancy Trombley, Recording Secretary

 

D. Swanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

 

The following corrections were made to the minutes from January 6, 2005

             - page 2, 5th paragraph, correct spelling “Holmes”

- page 4, section: Zoning Code modifications, - include Zoning Ordinance definition of yard - “an unoccupied space open to the sky..”           

           

Motion: A motion to accept the minutes as corrected was heard from P. Foster. J. Brown seconded the motion.

Vote: Approved, 7-0

 

The following correction was noted in the minutes from January 22, 2005:

            - omit Graham Bailey from those in attendance

Motion: A motion to accept the minutes as corrected was heard from R. Allen and seconded by P. Foster.

Vote: Approved, 7-0

 

Wilen, (43.13-1-4) Lakeshore Dr. TR-1

G. Bailey explained the new survey prepared for Mr. Wilen indicates a total of 2.21 acres, sufficient to subdivide the property into two lots. Although the Planning Board will review the subdivision, a variance will not be needed.

 

Members gave conceptual approval of the plan to subdivide the property, assuming

the property lines will be drawn per previous conversations:

            each lot will measure at least 1.1 acre

            only one principal building will be located on each lot

 

If Mr. Wilen provides a new survey showing the proposed property lines and building placements, a Public Hearing can be scheduled for the next meeting. G. Bailey will notify the individuals who submitted letters and comments about the project during the earlier Public Hearing phase concerning the status of the variance and the upcoming  Public Hearing for the proposed subdivision.

 

Craig, (60.13-1-13) Red Fox Lane, TR-1

G. Bailey explained the request to enlarge an existing deck by 4 ft. and add a roof over a portion of it.

            A Site Visit was made to the property on 01.22.05.

            No variance is needed and the Arcady  Board of Directors has approved the plan.

 

Motion: T. Costello moved to approve the plan as requested. P. Foster seconded the motion.

Vote: Approved, 7-0

 

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

The plan to subdivide a 7.73 acre parcel into 4 lots was reviewed by G. Bailey. Three of the lots will measure 1.1 acre and the fourth lot will measure 4.40 acres.

 

After reviewing the history of the property, the group discussed several issues:

They would like G. Bailey to review the file to assure all conditions for prior projects have been met, including deeded access for the small, previously created lot.

 

 

Concerning the present proposal, any deeded access areas should be exclusive of the proposed 1.1 acre lots, and,                

any new construction would need to address the apparent  stormwater drainage problems   in the area.

           

G. Bailey will request the property be staked for a Site Visit.

 

White, (26.10-1-25) N. Friends Point Rd. TR-1R

G. Bailey explained the White’s desire to demolish and replace an existing residence.

The new construction will be located 10 ft. further from the shoreline but still within

            100 ft.

            Lot coverage will be 19%

            Lot size is .73 acres

There is another small cottage located on the property, currently using a (separate) seepage pit as its septic system.

           

Lengthy discussion ensued concerning the septic system. The owner proposes to retain and use the existing system. If it will not accommodate the new home, G. Bailey will require a new system be installed. Discussion about whether the Planning Board could or should require the small cottage hook into some system - existing seepage pit not satisfactory. All agreed, more information about the septic is needed.

 

T. Costello will organize this and the other Site Visits in G. Bailey’s planned absence.

Other Business

Resolution

D. Swanson requested the attached resolution thanking the Town Board for the $25 honorarium be included for the record.

 

Special Commercial Zone

C. Clark requested clarification about the “special commercial zone” referenced in the January 6, 2005 minutes. Explanation located in the sections about OC1, 160-28 and OC-2, 160-29 in the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Training opportunities

APA and Dept. of State training in Hague in April (tentative)

APA workshop in Lake Placid in March

 

Planning Board appointments

Deputy Chair:

A motion to appoint Rolly Allen as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Board was heard from T. Costello and seconded by C. Clark.

Vote: Approved, 7-0

 

Clerk:

A motion to appoint John Brown as Clerk to the Planning Board was heard from C. Clark and  seconded by P. Foster.

Vote: Approved, 7-0

 

Information

An article from The Planning News about conflict of interest was distributed to the group.

 

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm was heard from C. Clark and seconded by P. Foster Vote: Approved, 7-0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANNING BOARD

Town of Hague, New York

 

 

Resolution Adopted by the

Planning Board on January  6, 2005

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hague has provided for a payment to each member of the Planning Board of $25 for each meeting of the Planning Board attended by such member; and

 

‘WHEREAS, the members of the Planning Board are appreciative of such recognition and wish to express their appreciation;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board of the Town of Hague hereby expresses its appreciation  and thanks to the Town Board of the Town of Hague for such recognition.