DRAFT
TOWN OF ESSEXPLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
May 15, 2014
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., with the customary Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance:
Present: Derrick Wrisley, James Van Hoven, David Hislop, H. Nicholas Muller, III, Olive Alexander, Mark Walker Catherine DeWolff, Secretary
Absent: Thomas Stransky, Janellen Fortune, Nancy Dougal
Also present: A. Shapiro, Emily Phillips, Hada de Slosser, Michael Slosser, Steven Valachovic and Lauren Murphy, the Town Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer
The Chairman advised that since the Schmitt representative has not appeared given ample time, we should table the public hearing and go ahead with our regular meeting. On a motion to table the public hearing and enter the regular meeting by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carried by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye-6 No-0. The Regular Meeting began at 7:10 p.m.
On a motion to re-enter the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. by unanimous consent of the Board, On a motion to close the regular meeting and re-enter the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. as the representative for the Schmitt action has appeared in the meeting, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion to re-enter the Public Hearing Meeting carried by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0
Sean Kullman appeared as the representative for the Schmitt application. Mr. Kullman described the project for the public in attendance. Mrs. Shapiro had some concerns that were addressed by Mr. Kullman to her satisfaction. On a motion to close the Public Hearing by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mrs. Alexander, the motion to close the hearing at 8:00 p.m. carried by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0
On a motion to reconvene the Regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m. for consideration of the draft permit by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Walker, the Regular Meeting is reconvened by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board at 7:10 p.m.
Attendance:
Present: Derrick Wrisley, James Van Hoven, David Hislop, H. Nicholas Muller, III, Olive Alexander, Mark Walker Catherine DeWolff, Secretary
Absent: Thomas Stransky, Janellen Fortune, Nancy Dougal
Also present: A. Shapiro, Emily Phillips, Hada de Slosser, Michael Slosser, Steven Valachovic and Lauren Murphy, the Town Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer
Review and Acceptance of Minutes:
The minutes of the March 20, 2014 meeting were approved. This was not necessary as it was learned after the meeting that they had been approved at the April meeting.
The minutes of the April 17, 2014 were discussed. There being no quorem to accept the minutes from last month, Mr. Wrisley motioned to table them until such a time as a quorem is present, seconded by Mrs. Alexander, the vote to table the April minutes is unanimous, Aye-6 No-0
New Business:
Tax Map #40.73-2-16.100 Mastrovich – Special Use Permit – Retail Shop and Studio at 3 Church Street, Essex, NY 12936
Steve Valachovic appeared as the representative for the Mastrovich’s. Chairman Van Hoven advised that the application is missing some documents, but we can declare the application complete pending the receipt of the missing documents. On a motion to declare the application conditionally complete by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Walker, the motion carried by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye – 6 No – 0
On a motion to schedule a Public Hearing for June 19, 2014 by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion to schedule the public hearing carried by unanimous vote, Aye-6
No-0
SEQRA: The Chairman read the EAF completed by the applicant and the Board considered the environmental impact of the action. With no significant impact to the environment or neighboring properties, the Chairman asked the Board for a negative declaration. On a motion by Mr. Hislop to deem the EAF a negative declaration, seconded by Mr. Muller, the motion carried by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0
Tax Map #40.65-2-8.000 Slosser – Amendment to Permit #2005-4 – Antique Shop at 2737 NYS Rt. 22, Essex, NY 12936 Amendment to a previously issued permit.
The Chairman advised the Board that this is an Amendment to an original permit to open an antique shop that was never executed by the applicant’s; however, they wish to open the shop this summer. On a motion to approve the Amended Permit as written by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mrs. Alexander, the motion carried and the permit is approved by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0
Report of the Chairman:
The Chairman brought up the issue of training for the Planning Board and there was a discussion of same. Chairman Van Hoven discussed the By-laws and that they have been sent to Attorney Bill Kissel and hopefully we will approve them in June.
The Chairman introduced Emily Phillips who wished to run a project idea before the Board for their input. Mrs. Phillips described her idea for a bulletin board for the use of her group, CEVE and that of the CATS trails group, to be located behind the town hall. There was a discussion as to whether the project would constitute a sign or a structure. The Chairman advised that it will need to come to Planning as a Site Plan Review. Ms. Murphy advised that it could be an accessory structure. The Chairman asked if any of the Board were opposed to such an idea, none were. Chairman Van Hoven asked Ms. Murphy to work with Mrs. Phillips on it and bring a proposal to the Board in June.
The Chairman advised that he spoke with Ann Holland on the Zoning Revision. Ann has provided a proposal to update the SEQRA which the Chairman has passed on to the Town Supervisor. He also said the Town Supervisor will talk with attorney Bill Kissel about assisting the Town in completing the revision process.
Report of Zoning Officer:
Ms. Murphy advised that Mark Hall, at the next meeting, will be bringing in an application for the changing Ron Albee’s bulletin board. The Chairman asked if there were other actions coming to Planning. Ms. Murphy brought up the Ag and Markets laws dealing with wineries and vineyards as there may be a purchaser for the land across from Steve Sayward that may want to put in a winery and vineyard there. There was a discussion of a house vs. a business.
Ms. Murphy said that there is a filmmaker from Westport who want to make a documentary in Eric Kilgren’s Old County Home building and that they will trade for in kind work there. Further, she advised the action would be a codes issue.
On a motion to close the regular meeting and re-enter the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. as the representative for the Schmitt action has appeared in the meeting, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion to re-enter the Public Hearing Meeting carried by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0 (see above Public Hearing)
On a motion to reconvene the Regular Meeting at 8:00 p.m. for consideration of the draft permit for the Schmitt project by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Walker, the Regular Meeting is reconvened by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0
Old Business:
DRAFT PERMIT 2014-4: Tax Map #40.73-3-7.000 Schmitt – 22 Beggs Park Street, Essex, NY 12936 – Site Plan Review – Exterior Renovation
Chairman Van Hoven asked Mr. Kullman if there would be any significant change to the exterior. Mr. Kullman advised that there will be a small entryway in the back with a small porch. Mr. Walker asked how high the deck would be above the ground. Mr. Kullman responded that it would be approx. 2’ to 3’.
Pursuant to the Public Hearing, the Board added a condition to the draft permit that the porch railings in the front and back maintain the character of the structure and the neighborhood.
On a motion to accept the draft permit with conditions by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Walker, the motion carried by unanimous vote, Aye-6 No-0
Adjournment:
There being no further business before the Town of Essex Planning Board, a motion to adjourn was raised by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carried and the meeting is adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Catherine DeWolff, Secretary
