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Planning Board Public Hearing and Regularly Scheduled Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2014

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Town of Essex Planning Board

Minutes of August 21, 2014

7:00p.m.

Public Hearing

Call to Order

Chairman VanHoven called the public hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.

Attendance    Nicholas Muller,III,  James VanHoven, David Hislop, Derrick Wrisley, MarkWalker, Tom Stransky       Peggy Staats: Secretary

       Absent: Olive Alexander

Also present: Martha McGraw, Chris Maron, Mark Hall, and Lauren Murphy- Zoning Code Enforcement Officer

Public Hearing(s)

Tax Map # 40.73-7.000-CEVE/CATS Kiosk

After reviewing a new rendering of the kiosk project and discussion on what would be displayed on the kiosk, there was no further public comment. On a motion to close the public hearing on this item, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carried by unanimous vote, Aye-6  No-0

Tax Map # 49.1-1.12.000- George and Libby Pataki- New House on South Farm Property

      There being no public comment, on a motion to close the public hearing on this item, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Aye-6  No-0

On a motion to adjourn the public hearing by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion was carried by unanimous vote  Aye-6  No-0

Peggy R. Purdue-Staats

Secretary

Town of Essex Planning Board

Minutes of August 21, 2014

7:00p.m.

                                                      Regular Meeting

Attendance    Nicholas Muller,III,  James VanHoven, David Hislop, Derrick Wrisley, Mark Walker, Tom Stransky       Peggy Staats: Secretary

       Absent: Olive Alexander

Also Present:  Lauren Murphy- Zoning Code Enforcement Officer

Review and Acceptance of Minutes of July 17, 2014 Present: Nicholas Muller, III

James VanHoven, David Hislop, Derrick Wrisley, Mark Walker, Tom Stransky

Peggy Staats, Secretary  Absent: Olive Alexander

Also Present: Martha McGraw, Mark Hall, Chris Maron, and Lauren Murphy- Code    Enforcement Officer.

On a motion to accept the minutes of the July 17, 2014 meeting, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carried by unanimous vote.  Aye-6  No-0

Old Business- Approval of Draft Permits

      Draft Permit # 2014-15: Tax Map #40.73-7.000-CEVE/CATS -Special Use Permit-

       Installation of an informational kiosk to advertise local businesses and recreational activities on the Town Hall property.

The Chairman noted that a SEQRA form needed to be completed for this permit. On a motion to declare a negative determination, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Stransky, the motion passed by unanimous vote.  Aye-6  No-0

On a motion to approve the draft permit, by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Muller, the motion passed by unanimous vote.  Aye-6  No-0

On a motion to approve the issuance of a permit, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Stransky, the motion carried by unanimous vote.  Aye-6 No-0

Draft Permit # 2014-16: Tax Map # 49.1-1-12.000 – George and Libby Pataki- New House on South Farm Property

      After discussion, the Board decided to require 3 conditions to be included in the permit:

  1. The project must commence no later than spring 2015 and be completed within 2

years of the start date.

  1. Exterior lighting shall be oriented or limited so as to minimize disturbances

to neighboring properties.

  1. APA approval or a non-jurisdictional ruling is required

On a motion to approve the permit with the additional conditions, by Mr. Muller, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion passed by unanimous vote.  Aye-6  No-0

Draft Permit # 2014-14: Tax Map # 40.72-1-6.000-Phillips Art Studio, LLC

On a motion to approve the permit, by Mr. Stransky, seconded by Mr. Muller, the motion passed by a vote of Aye-5, No-0.  Mr. Hislop abstained from the vote.

New Business

      Chairman VanHoven spoke briefly about his ongoing zoning law review. There was discussion of a letter the Board received from Lake Champlain transit.  In the near future, LCT will be seeking approval for the installation of a second slip at the ferry dock.

Ms. Murphy let the board know that, in the future, there will be permits sought by Cordelia Sands,  the Stephans,  the Ames, The Tea Garden and the Daltons.

Report of the Zoning Officer

                    There was no further comment on the submitted written report.

Public Comment

                   There were no public comments.

Adjournment

                  On a motion to adjourn, by Mr. Wrisley, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carried by unanimous vote.   Aye-5  No-0   Mr. Muller had to leave after the votes on the draft permits.

Peggy R. Purdue-Staats

Secretary

About Olive Alexander

Although I grew up in Essex on my grandparents’ farm and developed strong ties to farming, I wanted to see more of the world and experience the differences in cultures and people. I spent nearly fifty years in England, New Hampshire, Texas and New Jersey with trips to almost all of the fifty states and Singapore, an incomparable learning experience. I now live on property that has been in our family for three generations and still love the fields, the farms and the animals.