Town of Hague
Planning Board
April 5, 2007
Members present: Chairman David Swanson, Rolly Allen, Tim Costello, Pam Peterson, E.J. Siwek
Members absent: John Brown, Peter Foster
Also attending, ZEO Catherine Clark, Recording Secretary Nancy Young
David Swanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The minutes from March 1, 2007 were approved as written on a motion heard from Rolly Allen and seconded by Tim Costello. Carried 5-0
The Planning Board approved the request for a lot line change on Feb. 1, 2007. Cathy Clark explained the applicants have asked for an extension for submittal of the final deeds.
Rolly Allen moved to grant a 30 day extension. Pam Peterson seconded the motion.
Vote: Carried 5-0
Ayes: Allen, Costello, Peterson, Siwek, Swanson
Nays: None
The Marschners would like to add a second story to a legal, non-conforming house. Although the footprint would remain the same, if approved the living space would increase by 110.5%. The APA has responded they have no issues with this application.
Zoning issue: Section 160-62 (A)
Noted during discussion:
· The existing front porch will become additional living space.
· Several members expressed concern with the impact on the septic if Sewer District #2 does not go through (or until the time it becomes operable). Cathy Clark has visited the area and feels the current shared leach field is in sound condition. It was engineered to accommodate additional use.
· Several members expressed concern about rendering an opinion with only the application to review - without (all) neighbor input. The ZBA has scheduled a Public Hearing for April 26th. Although notices were sent only yesterday, 4/4/2007, Cathy Clark noted she has had favorable comments from several neighbors already.
· The house is located very close to the neighbors’ (Harrison) property line. No drawings of the northern and western exposure were provided.
· Warren County Planning Board review is not available due to the timing of the meetings. Their response will be back in time for the ZBA decision.
Rolly Allen seconded the motion.
Vote: Carried, 4-1
Ayes: Allen, Costello, Peterson, Swanson
Nays: Siwek
The applicant is requesting a 12x10 ft deck addition to a pre-existing cabin. If approved, the deck will be located 88 ft. from the shoreline.
Planning Board issue: 160-23 C (1) b
A Site Visit to the property prompted questions about the roof over the deck and the proposed stairs, according to Cathy Clark. She informed the group the dimensions of the roof would be 5x10 ft. The stairs from the proposed deck will be located no closer to the lake than 88 ft. If needed, Mr. Corbo has stated he will reduce the size of the deck to accommodate them.
Rolly Allen moved to approve the application with these conditions:
The covered deck will not become additional living space in the future.
No part of the structure being changed is closer to the lake than 88 ft.
E.J. Siwek seconded the motion.
Vote: Carried 5-0
Ayes: Allen, Costello, Peterson, Siwek, Swanson
Nays: None
The Gladings would like a variance for more than 25% increase of square footage to a legal, pre-existing, non-conforming house, located 48.5 ft. from the lake. They would like to enlarge the second story by 600 ft. without changing the footprint of the structure. Zoning issues: Section 160-50 B, (b) and Section 160-62 A
Planning Board Issue: Section 60-23 C. 1 (g)
Cathy Clark explained there are two houses located on the property, sharing a leach field. No increase to the number of bedrooms is planned. The septic is in compliance for the proposed addition.
A Site Visit was scheduled for 4/20/2007 at 9:00 am.
Training Opportunities
April 25 in Hague
Lake George Watershed Conference, May 17
Rolly Allen moved to table discussion until Town Attorney Viscardi is present. Tim Costello seconded.
Vote: Carried 5-0
Ayes: Allen, Costello, Peterson, Siwek, Swanson
Nays: None
Tim Costello was appointed Deputy Clerk, to act in the absence of John Brown, on a motion made by Rolly Allen and seconded by Pam Peterson.
Vote: Carried 5-0
Ayes: Allen, Costello, Peterson, Siwek, Swanson
Nays: None
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm on a motion heard from Rolly Allen and seconded by Tim Costello.
Vote: Carried 5-0
Ayes: Allen, Costello, Peterson, Siwek, Swanson
Nays: None