Town of Hague
Planning Board
March 3, 2005
Present: David Swanson, Chairman
Rolly Allen, John Brown, Cathy Clark, Tim Costello, Pam Peterson
Absent: Peter Foster
Also in attendance: Dick Gladu, Acting Zoning Enforcement Officer
Nancy Young, Recording Secretary
Public Hearing
Wilen, 43.13-1-4, Lakeshore Dr. TR-1
David Swanson called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 pm. He briefly reviewed the subdivision proposal, making note of Mr. Wilen’s recent survey which indicates the lot size is 2.21 acres, sufficient to divide the property in half.
No one spoke for or against the proposal.
Adjacent property owner, Judy Stock, questioned if letters were mailed to all adjacent property owners informing them of the Public Hearing. (No one in attendance was able to provide an answer.) Voicing concerns about the environmental impact, she requested the Town monitor the property closely, should the subdivision be approved.
Letters previously submitted to the Town in regards to this proposal will become part of the property file.
David Swanson closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting at 7:07 pm.
Regular Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Planning Board was called to order at 7:07 pm by David Swanson. Board members and Councilman Dick Gladu, acting in Graham Bailey’s absence, introduced themselves.
Minutes
The following correction to the minutes of February 3, 2005 was noted:
page 2, under Ragot, second paragraph: remove bold type and question mark after “previously created”...
Motion: Cathy Clark moved and John Brown seconded, to accept the corrected minutes.
Vote: Approved: 6-0
Wilen, 43.13-1-4, Lakeshore Dr., TR-1
Mr. Wilen informed the Board that his abstract indicates there are two lots on the property, explaining his father had them combined for tax purposes. In response, Tim Costello, acting as ZEO in Graham Bailey’s absence, stated that he brought the matter to the Town Attorney and the Warren County Clerk. In their opinion, the property should be considered one lot.
Much discussion ensued concerning the buildings on the property. The Zoning Ordinance limits one principal dwelling per lot. As drawn, the subdivision shows two homes on one lot. The group reviewed with Mr. Wilen several options to bring said lot into compliance.
Motion:
Tim Costello moved to approve the subdivision as shown on the map, (DATE?) with the following conditions:
1. All plumbing in the smaller structure be removed by June 30, 2005.
2. The smaller structure is removed or attached to the main structure by June 30, 2006 or the smaller structure would be modified to remove living accommodations, to the satisfaction of the ZEO.
Rolly Allen seconded the motion.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
White, (26.10-1-25) No. Friends Point Rd. TR-1R
The applicants would like to demolish their existing home and build a new residence. A Site Visit was made to the property. Rolly Allen reported the original residence has already been demolished and the site prepared for new construction. During the review of the submitted plans at the last Planning Board meeting it was noted the septic for an existing small cottage on the lot was inadequate. According to Mr. Allen, the owners intend to attach that small cottage to the septic system for the new home. It was also noted the homeowners do not plan on cutting additional trees.
Motion: Tim Costello moved to approve the proposal. Rolly Allen seconded.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
Barton, (60.17-1-13) Oneida Dr. TR-1R
Dennis Austin, of the McKernon Group, addressed the Board to explain the homeowners
desire to construct an addition onto a residence located within 100 ft. of the lake. He made note that plans call for the installation of a new septic system. A Site Visit to the property was scheduled for 1:00 pm on March 4th.
Hague Vol. Fire Dept. (25.4-1-16) West Hague Rd. OC11
Applicant had constructed a rigid canopy to replace a fabric covered one. The original application for Zoning Compliance was subsequently found to be incomplete. The ZEO required they apply for an after-the-fact variance because the total amount of lot coverage exceeds the 20% limit. Also, the construction exceeds what was originally included in the application request.
Councilman Gladu reported he will be meeting with representatives from the Fire Department concerning this issue.
Dougherty,(43.13-1-36), Cranberry Dr. TR-1
The Doughertys would like to demolish their existing house and build a new home, increasing the existing non-conformity on the property. Tim Costello informed the group that after discussion at the last Zoning Board meeting, the homeowners have decided to submit new plans that will lessen the issues of non-conformity.
The original proposal called for three variances:
increase the lot coverage from 21 to 34%
reduce the front yard setback from 9.2 to 5.0 ft.
reduce the rear yard setback from 8.7 to 7 ft.
A recommendation to the Zoning Board is needed. A Site Visit was scheduled for 9:00 am on March 19th.
Training opportunities
Hague - early May
APA-sponsored workshop in Lake Placid in March
Hague Comprehensive Plan
The APA will be addressing the Town Board concerning cell towers. Pam Peterson and John Brown will attend.
There was discussion concerning the role of the Planning Board related to the Plan. Councilman Gladu will be contacting the different groups involved in order to move the project forward and limit any further confusion.
Icke, (26.14-1-16), Waltonian Rd., TR-1
Cathy Clark noted the Board has not acted on all the recommendations made during the Site Visit of January 22. Construction on the breezeway and porch fall within 100 ft. of the lake. Therefore, she moved the following:
Motion: To approve the Icke breezeway and porch with the recommendation that an adequate storm water plan be included, per the satisfaction of the ZEO. Tim Costello seconded the motion.
Vote: Approved, 5-0-1 (Brown abstained)
Adjournment
Motion: John Brown moved and Rolly Allen seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm.
Vote: Approved, 6-0