Town of Hague Planning Board

February 2, 2006

Present: David Swanson, Chairman

              Rolly Allen, John Brown, Tim Costello, Pam Peterson

 Absent: Peter Foster, Katy Wells

Also in attendance: Cathy Clark, Zoning Enforcement Officer

              Nancy Young, Recording Secretary

David Swanson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

Rolly Allen moved to accept the minutes from January 5^th meeting as written. Tim Costello seconded.

Vote: Approved, 5-0

Navitsky, (93.19-1-10) Lakeshore Dr. RC

The applicants  wish to construct a single family dwelling and garage.  Mr. Navitsky explained the project to the Board members.

Kay Barton, Mrs. Navitsky’s mother, is the original land owner. She acquired  the property prior to1973. The pre-existing,  .51 acre parcel is a legal, non-conforming lot, and has been transferred to Mrs. Navitsky through Section 160-61 of the Town Ordinance (Gifts and Devises). Mr. Navitsky provided a deed showing the transfer.

The barn currently located 9 ft. from the rear property line will be removed.

Plans call for a handicapped ramp into the house which will place construction for the detached garage 16 ft. from the rear line.  A variance granting relief from the required 25 ft. will be requested.

Mrs. Barton’s septic is located on the Navitsky’s lot. Mr. Navitsky stated there is a deeded easement for it and feels building plans should not be an issue.

            The Navitsky’s have also provided Mrs. Barton with an easement for parking.

            Test pits for the new septic have been completed and look good.

            Mr. Navitsky has developed storm water plans and  reviewed them with the group.

Because the property is located in the Resource Conservation zone, Cathy Clark explained a Type II Site Plan Review is required, needing APA  review.

Mr. Navitsky agreed to stake the property. A Site Visit was scheduled for 9:00am on 02/04/06.

Mr. Navitsky granted permission for those not attending the scheduled Site Visit to view the property at another time.

More, (43.5-2-35) Dock Rd. Hamlet/TR-1

*Rolly Allen recused himself.

The applicant is requesting permission to add wooden decks and walkways over existing concrete patios. Construction will be within 50 ft. of the shoreline. A slight increase (.48%) in size is planned.

A Site Visit was made to the property. Because  the existing concrete has been placed over rock, the group agreed removing it would not adversely affect the environment. There are no plans to remove any vegetation.

Tim Costello moved to recommend variance approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals based on the following:

Removing  the concrete and replacing it with crushed stone would create a more environmentally sound area.

            The variance request is minimal.

            The homeowner has limited options.

            There would be no adverse effect to the neighborhood.

John Brown seconded the motion.

Vote: Approved, 4-0

Harrison, (43.17-1-1) Lakeshore Dr. TR-1

The Harrison’s are requesting permission to build a 4 ft. fence along their property line.  Cathy Clark reported that the ZBA found the variance application incomplete at its last meeting. The Planning Board must wait until the ZBA has a complete application before it can make a variance recommendation.

Other Business

Square Footage: The revised definition will be sent to the APA for review.

Planning Board members had positive comments about Attorney Mark Schachner’s workshop on Jan. 23^rd.

Pam Peterson and Nancy Young briefly reported on the Saratoga Planning Conference they attended.

Members discussed the possibility of extending an invitation to Mike White and members of the Lake George Park Commission to discuss concerns about several land use issues,  including ridge-line, steam corridor and upland development. It was noted the Town Ordinance does not currently address these issues.

The Town has received a copy of a letter from the LGPC to Scott Miller of CLA Site (Beneduce subdivision) dated 1/31/06. They are waiting for the Archeological Survey and proposed deed language to complete their review.

Cathy Clark produced a map of Hague showing the large amount of land deemed “archeologically sensitive “ by the NYS Historic Preservation Society.

David Swanson reported that Town Attorney Viscardi has rendered an opinion concerning the accessory structure located on the Van Wirt property ( letter 01/17/06). Lengthy discussion ensued wherein members concluded that because there have been different interpretations of accessory structure over the years, new language should be drafted which better reflects the intent to limit density. Rolly Allen and Tim Costello agreed to research how other Town Ordinances address this matter and report at the next meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 pm on a motion heard from John Brown and seconded by Tim Costello.

Vote: Approved, 5-0