Town of Hague Planning Board

August 2, 2007

Present: Chairman David Swanson, Tim Costello, Peter Foster, Pam Peterson

Members absent: Rolly Allen, John Brown, E.J. Siwek

Also in attendance: ZEO Catherine Clark, Recording Secretary Nancy Young

Call to order

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

Public Hearing

Cathy Clark read the Notice of Public Hearing, published on 7/22/2007 in the Glens Falls Post Star.

Best (10-1-17) New Hague Rd. OCII

The applicants are requesting approval for a two-lot subdivision of a 26.42-acre parcel. If approved lot #1 would consist of 18.42 acres and lot #2 would have 8 acres.

Neighbors Tim and Michele Gautreau submitted a written statement, dated 7/24/2007, declaring no objections to the proposed subdivision.

No one spoke for or against the proposal.

David Swanson closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting at 7:02 pm.

Regular Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Planning Board began immediately.

Minutes

After introductions, the minutes from the July 9, 2007 meeting were approved as submitted. Motion made by Tim Costello and seconded by Pam Peterson.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

Ayes: Swanson, Costello, Foster, Peterson

Nays: none

Subdivisions

Best (10-1-17) New Hague Rd. OCII

The applicants are requesting approval for a two-lot subdivision of a 26.42-acre parcel. If approved lot #1 would consist of 18.42 acres and lot #2 would have 8 acres.

Issue: 150-4 Submission, Classification and review of a sketch plan

          150-6 Review of a minor subdivision   

Pam Peterson reviewed the notes made during the Site Visit made on 7/31/2007. The group observed no problems. Ms. Peterson did note the importance of implementing a storm water management plan, as there is a seasonal brook located on the property.

No environmental issues were raised as part of the SEQR process, according to Tim Costello. A (SEQR) negative declaration was declared for the subdivision.

Tim Costello moved to approve the subdivision request, assuming the information submitted is correct, as it meets the criteria in the Subdivision Regulations. Pam Peterson seconded.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

Ayes: Swanson, Costello, Foster, Peterson

Nays: none

Referrals to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Hume (26.6-1-9) 34 Forest Bay Rd. N (TR-1R)

The applicant is resubmitting an application for a deck addition to a legal non-conforming house. On November 30, 2006 the ZBA approved the addition of a 3½-foot addition to the existing deck with the condition that storm water prevention be installed to the entire structure. The APA denied the approval, stating a hardship was not established. The applicant has now submitted three different sets of plans. Alternative #1 is the plan the ZBA approved in November; alternatives # 2 and # 3 are new.  On July 12, 2007 an “Informal Review Request” was sent to the APA. 

Zoning issues: 160-50 Shoreline Setbacks

After reviewing the different options Planning Board members were in general agreement that Alternative #1 was the best as it would be the least invasive to the environment. The status of the APA Request was discussed. Members were uncertain about how it should affect them procedurally. In conclusion, Pam Peterson made a motion to recommend the ZBA wait until the APA makes its informal determination. Tim Costello seconded.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

Ayes: Swanson, Costello, Foster, Peterson

Nays: none

New Business

Hume (26.6-1-9) 34 Forest Bay Rd. N (TR-1R)

Tabled per above.

Other Business

Proposed Telecommunications Ordinance – It was decided to recommend Draft No. 5 to the Town Board for adoption. Motion made by Tim Costello and seconded by Pam Peterson.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

Ayes: Swanson, Costello, Foster, Peterson

Nays: none

David Swanson and fellow members expressed gratitude to Tim Costello who is retiring from the Planning Board after many years of service

Peter Foster provided an update on pedestrian safety. A petition to the Town Board for such items as sidewalks, crosswalks and signage will be circulated.

Cathy Clark updated the Board about a project located in the Hamlet area and questioned the advisability of doing a Site Review. She noted there is little paperwork documenting the zoning history of that property, and several others in town that have changed use over the years.  David Swanson requested that all items for change of use come before the Board.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 pm on a motion made by Peter Foster and seconded by Tim Costello.

Vote: Carried, 4-0

Ayes: Swanson, Costello, Foster, Peterson

Nays: none