TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Public Hearing and Regular Meetings of June 6,2013
PUBLIC HEARING #1
Call to Order: Acting Chair Pat Tivnan called the public hearing to order at 7 PM.
Present: Gerry Spooner, Lauren Murphy, Ken Hughes, Mike Sherman, Bill Bateman, Janet Kuhl ,John Olberg, and Tom Stransky.
Attendance: Present: Olive Alexander, H. Nicholas Muller Ill, Pat Tivnan, Mark Walker, and David Hislop.
Absent: Derrick Wrisley.
Special Use Permit: Tax map #40.73-2-9.000.. Application by Ken Hughes to create a computer business in the front section of 2307 Main St. owned by Stransky Family LLC. The front part of this building has not been in commercial use for 9 years, and this permit will approve reinstating that use. The remainder of the building is going to stay residential. The building is in the Essex Hamlet and Historic Overlay District.
There were no public comments.
Motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Nicholas Muller III and seconded by Olive Alexander. The motion carried unanimously, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
Public Hearing # 2
Call to Order: Acting Chair Pat Tivnan called the public hearing to order at 7:05 PM.
Present: Gerry Spooner, Lauren Murphy, Ken Hughes, Mike Sherman, Bill Bateman, Janet Kuhl ,John Olberg, and Tom Stransky.
Attendance: Present: Olive Alexander, H. Nicholas Muller Ill, Pat Tivnan, Mark Walker, and David Hislop.
Absent: Derrick Wrisley.
Site Plan Review: Application by owner, John Orberg, to construct a deck and stairs and do minor exterior renovations and landscaping at 2268 Lakeshore Road. The building is in the Essex Hamlet and Historic Overlay District.
There were no public comments.
Motion made to close the public hearing was made by Nicholas Muller III and seconded by David Hislop.
Motion to close the public hearing was approved unanimously by all in attendance, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
Public Hearing # 3
Call to Order: Acting Chair Pat Tivnan called the public hearing to order at 7:10 PM.
Present: Gerry Spooner, Lauren Murphy, Ken Hughes, Mike Sherman, Bill Bateman, Janet Kuhl ,John Olberg, and Tom Stransky.
Attendance: Present: Olive Alexander, H. Nicholas Muller Ill, Pat Tivnan, Mark Walker, and David Hislop.
Absent: Derrick Wrisley.
Site Plan Review: Tax Map #40.3-2-8.111. Application by owner, Larry Smead, to construct an architecturally- compatible wood frame addition on the south side of the old Country Store building north of Essex village for the storage of vehicles. The building is in the Essex Hamlet and Historic Overlay District.
There were no public comments
Motion made by Nicholas Muller III and seconded by Olive Alexander to close the public hearing, which was approved unanimously by all in attendance, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order: Acting Chair Pat Tivnan called the regular meeting to order at about 7:15 PM.
Present: Gerry Spooner, Lauren Murphy, Ken Hughes, Mike Sherman, Bill Bates, Janet KuhI, John Olberg, and Tom Stransky.
Attendance:
Present: Olive Alexander, H. Nicholas Muller Ill, Pat Tivnan, Mark Walker, and David Hislop Absent: Derrick Wrisley
Approval of Minutes of May 2, 2013 Meeting of the Planning Board:
Nicholas Muller moved that the minutes be approved Seconded by Mark Walker
Motion abstained by David Hislop, absent last month.
Motion carried unanimously by remainder of Planning Board,Derrick Wrisley absent.
Old Business:
Special Use Permit: Tax map #40.73-2-9.000. Application by Ken Hughes to create a computer business in the front section of 2307 Main St. owned by Stransky Family LLC. The front part of this building has not been in commercial use for 9 years, and this permit will approve reinstating that use. The remainder of the building is going to stay residential. The building is in the Essex Hamlet and Historic Overlay District.
A short form SEQR for the project was reviewed. Motion to approve negative SEQR findings made by Olive Alexander, seconded by David Hislop. All approved, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent
Motion to approve the draft permit was made by Nicholas Muller III, seconded by David Hislop.
A brief discussion was had on any parking concerns (expectation of 8-10 students per course). Motion to approve the permit passed unanimously, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
Site Plan Review: Tax Map #40-73-6-7.000.
Site Plan Review: Application by owner, John Orberg, to construct a deck and stairs and do minor exterior renovations and landscaping at 2268 Lakeshore Road. The building is in the Essex Hamlet and Historic Overlay District.
A short form SEQR for the project was reviewed. Motion to approve negative SEQR findings was made by Nicholas Muller III, seconded by David Hislop. All approved, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
Motion to approve the draft permit was made by Nicholas Muller III, seconded by Olive Alexander
A correction was made to the draft permit to change Tim Sherman to Mike Sherman.
Motion to approve the permit passed unanimously, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
Site Plan Review: Tax Map #40.3-2-8.111. Application by owner, Larry Smead, to construct an architecturally- compatible wood frame addition on the south side of the old Country Store building north of Essex village for the storage of vehicles. The building is in the Essex Hamlet and Historic Overlay District.
A short form SEQR for the project was reviewed. Motion to approve negative SEQR findings made by Mark Wrisley and seconded by Olive Alexander. All approved, Derrick Wrisley absent, none abstained..
Motion to approve the draft permit was made by Nicholas Muller III, seconded by Olive Alexander.
Discussion regarding the desire to ensure no future lighting would shine into nearby residents – the draft permit was modified to include œAny future lighting shall be shielded to minimize impacts on nearby residences.
Motion to approve the draft permit as amended was made by David Hislop, seconded by Olive Alexander. Motion passed unanimously, Derrick Wrisley absent, none abstained.
New Business:
Special Use Permit: Tax map #40.65-3-5.2000. John Doyle (owner) and Deb Schrodt (lessee). Motion to approve the draft permit amendment was made by Nicholas Muller Ill and seconded by Mark Walker.
Ms Schrodt wishes to expand the menu of food offerings at the œPink Pig store, which could perhaps make her establishment a restaurant. The building is in the Essex Hamlet and Historic Overlay District.
Discussion followed on what was being requested here. The planning board noted that the request was clear no food was to be prepared on the premises, so decided not to require a restaurant change of use for the building. The draft permit was modified to say, œ Add the sale of baked goods , coffee, bagels, and light prepared foods, with the provision that food will not be prepared on premises. All such food must meet the requirements of the Essex County Board of Health, the New York State Dept of Health regulations, and all other applicable codes and regulations. Any significant change in food service offerings or preparation will require a new application to the Essex Planning Board,. This action takes effect immediately. Resolution to approve the amended permit amendment was moved by Nicholas Muller Ill and seconded by Mark Walker. All approved, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
Joe Dinapoli- Artist-in Residence at the Adirondack Art Association (Summer-Fall 2013), Main Street, Essex Hamlet. Questioned if he could do pottery work on the sidewalk outside the building as he waits for customers. He would talk and show people how potters create their products.
: The Board agreed no permit was required as creating art at the Art Gallery did not require any change of use.
Report of Acting Planning Board Chair: Acting Chair Pat Tivnan read a resolution of appreciation for Dr James Van Hoven written by Nicholas Muller III . It will be copied and sent to Dr Van Hoven and added to June minutes.
Resolution moved by Nicholas Muller III and seconded by Mark Walker. All approved, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent.
Report of Zoning Officer: Lauren Murphy – no verbal report. Did question if she needed a permit to hang a Realtor sign on her home. Acting Chair Pat Tivnan with David Hislop assistance found Sign permit regulation # 4.28.2.3 that states home business sign does not require a permit.
Adjournment: Nicholas Muller III moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mark Walker All approved, none abstained, Derrick Wrisley absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Submitted by
Mary Hopkins
Planning Board Secretary
