Town of Hague Planning Board

December 7, 2006

Members present: Chairman David Swanson, Rolly Allen, John Brown, Tim Costello,

Pam Peterson

Members absent: Peter Foster

Also attending: ZEO Cathy Clark, Recording Secretary Nancy Young

David Swanson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.

After introductions, the minutes from November 2, 2006 were approved as written. Motion by Rolly Allen, second by Tim Costello.

Vote: Carried, 5-0

Kostides, (26.17-2-2) 8 Lakeshore Terrace TR1

*Pam Peterson recused herself from discussion and left the table.

The applicant is requesting preliminary approval of a 3 lot subdivision to a 4.04 acre parcel of land. Attorney John Breitenbach presented a survey of the area but explained that it must be adjusted to allow for the required 1.1 acre minimum for lot #1. At present, the survey depicts lot #1 measuring .84 acres, lot #2 at 1.48 acres and lot #3 at 1.70 acres. Mr. Breitenbach went on to explain that Mrs. Kostides will retain lot #1 and plans to sell the other two parcels. A 12 ft. ROW through lot #1 is proposed for access to lots #2 and #3. Possible building sites are indicated on the survey.

Neighbor Miles Peterson expressed concern about access over existing waterways given the steep terrain in the area. He submitted the Peterson’s deed, describing the deeded water rights to the Peterson’s spring and the Kositide’s deed describing the sluiceway.  In response to this concern, Mr. Breitenbach reminded Planning Board members that any development in the area must conform to LGPC storm water requirements.

A Site Visit was scheduled for 12/15/2006 at 9:00 am. Mr. Breitenbach will have a new survey prepared after the Site Visit. The new survey will indicate proper lot sizes and outline any concerns the group may discover.

*Pam Peterson returned to the table.

Strycker, (43.17-1-3) 35 Springdale Manor Dr. TR1

Cathy Clark reported that Mr. Strycker has requested his application be tabled until the January meeting.

Hume, (26.6-1-9) 34 Forest Bay Rd  N., TR1R

The applicants own a legal, pre-existing, non-conforming house. They are requesting

a 17.4% bedroom addition and a 401 sq. ft. addition to an existing deck. A 500 gal. septic tank was installed in 2002 and appears to be in good working order, according to Cathy Clark. The property is located in proposed Sewer District #2.  A variance from the shoreline setback for the deck was granted on 11/30/2006:

“Martin Fitzgerald moved to grant a 3 ½ ft extension to the north to allow for the screened in porch, resulting in a 41 ft. shoreline setback. The porch must remain a screened-in porch and cannot ever be converted to living space. Gutters must be installed on the eave lines of the house draining away from the lake or a storm water plan must be developed. George Ianson seconded the motion.”

Rolly Allen moved to approve the submitted plan, assuming all the data is as represented, with the condition that should Sewer District #2 be available, they must be connected within 90 days. If the sewer district is not available, the present system must be upgraded or put on a holding tank within 90 days of receiving notice from the ZEO. This action acknowledges that a 500 gallon tank is not adequate for a 3 bedroom house. Tim Costello seconded the motion.

Vote: Carried, 5-0

VanVoorhis, (42.12-1-25) 8956 Lakeshore Dr. TR1

Cathy Clark briefly updated the Board concerning a slight change in the project. Due to the deterioration of the northern drive from construction vehicles, the southern driveway has been reopened. A DOT permit is not required. 

Other Business

Planning Board members discussed the 25% expansion rule for non-conforming structures. The pros and cons of eliminating the restriction were reviewed. ZBA Chairman Robert Goetsch expressed his opinion that setback regulations can/should govern expansions to such structures. Planning Board members will wait to review Town Attorney Viscardi’s proposed wording.

Cathy Clark distributed Planning Board SEQR Determination Forms. This form must be completed by a Planning Board member prior to rendering a decision.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm on a motion made by John Brown and seconded by Rolly Allen.

Vote: Carried, 5-0