TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD
Draft Minutes of Regular Meeting September 5, 2013
Call to Order: Chair Pat Tivnan Regular Meeting: Called to order 7:00
Attendance: Olive Alexander, Mark Walker, Pat Tivnan, Derrick Wrisley David Hislop, Nicholas Muller Ill
Regular Meeting: Called to order 7:08
Present: Norma Goff, Lauren Murphy, Brian Traskos, Pat Traskos, Larry Traskos, Gary Heurich, Carol Slatkin, Lexi Noble and Larry Smead
Attendance: Olive Alexander, Mark Walker, Pat Tivnan, Derrick Wrisley David Hislop, Nicholas Muller Ill
Approval of August 2, 2013 Planning Board Minutes: Motion made to accept minutes with changes by Olive Alexander, seconded by. David Hislop all approved.
New Business:
- Project 2013- 12
Special Use Permit: Tax map #40.57-1-2.000. Application by Brian Traskos, 61 Tunnel Lane, Willsboro, NY, to relocate Ascent Wellness to 2885 Essex Rd, Essex, NY (NYS Route 22). The owner of the property is Elizabethtown Community Hospital, 75 Park St, Elizabethtown, NY.
Summary: The applicant, Brian Traskos, the proprietor of the business known as Ascent Wellness, submitted an application for a Special Use Permit on August 26, 2013 to relocate this business to 2885 Essex Rd, Essex., NY On September 5, the Planning Board reviewed the application and supporting documents, declared it complete. This building has previously been permitted as a physical therapy clinic and as a Professional Office Center. Nick Muller excused himself from the Wellness permit discussions as he was on the Smith House Board and Elizabethtown Hospital Boards organizations involved with ownership of the property.
Norma Goff surrounds this property on two sides and is in favor of this venture.
Larry Smead also supported the project. He is a landowner within 500 feet of the property.
Carol Slatkin testified she had received physical therapy at this building by Brian Traskos in the past. She also asked that the board consider that it is important for patients to have continuity in service, and she hoped a permit for Mr. Traskos could be granted in a timely manner.
David Hislop requested the date of vacancy from old place. September 14th.
APA has not responded yet. Lauren Murphy states it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks.
General Findings: The proposed project will not result in any alteration of the exterior of the building. The building was in use for many years as a physical therapy clinic (Permit 1996-08 and 1996-08A), and as a professional office center (the most recent permit (2002-03). The applicant wishes to establish a multidisciplinary Wellness Center in the building, with services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage, Social counseling, Fitness Center, and related activities. Requested hours of operation are 6 AM â€- 10 PM (last permit hours were 8AM to 9 PM, Monday â€- Saturday). Seven employees are expected (last permit was for eight full time occupants).
The applicant will use the existing sign, with a name change and services listed. The building is served by on site septic, deemed of sufficient size for the previous permit higher occupancy.
Mr Traskos indicated the building would be divided into treatment rooms, fitness space, and classroom/workshop Square footage totaling 2000 feet.
SEQR: The Environmental Assessment Form was reviewed. Derrick Wrisley moved and Mark Walker seconded a motion that a negative declaration is appropriate for the project. The motion passed as noted below.
Olive Alexander Yes
David Hislop Yes
- Nicholas Muller, III- Abstained
Pat Tivnan Yes
Mark Walker Yes
Derrick Wrisley Yes
In considering and acting on this Special Use Permit Application Motion made by David Hislop and seconded by Derrick Wrisly.
Motion that application is complete made by David Hislop, seconded by Mark Walker, abstained by Nick Muller III
Waived Public Hearing based on public comments and similar usage of building for long period of time.
Pending APA response.
Applicant to obtain Dept of Health approval if necessary.
Olive Alexander Yes
David Hislop Yes
- Nicholas Muller, III- Abstained
Pat Tivnan Yes
Mark Walker Yes
Derrick Wrisley Yes
Project # 1
Tax map #49.15-1.2.110, Tax map #49.4-1-2.120. Gary Heurich â€- 12 Spire Way, Essex, NY. Boundary Line Adjustment, exempt from Subdivision.
Project # 2
Tax map #49.15-1.2.110, Tax map #49.4-1-2.120. Gary Heurich â€- 12 Spire Way, Essex, NY. Boundary Line Adjustment, exempt from Subdivision.
Applicant to modify the sizes of two lots, each owned by the applicant and contiguous to each other.
First Property: The applicant, Gary Heurich, has applied for a Boundary Line Adjustment between two properties, both owned by him and contiguous. Lot 1 is 63.4 acres, and will decrease by 0.25 acres to 3.15 acres, and Lot 2 will increase from 63.8 acres to 4.05 acres. The boundary line that is changing is internal to the two lots. The applicant wishes to ensure continued access to and from lot 2 from Split Rock Farm, also owned by Gary Heurich. The land is in Residential 2 zoning (Shoreline Overlay?).
Second Property: The applicant, Gary Heurich, has applied for a Boundary Line Adjustment between two properties, both owned by him and contiguous. Lot 1 is 63.15 acres (pending Planning Board approval on previous requested adjustment), and will decrease by 0.24 acres to 62.91 acres, and Lot 2 will increase from 85.9 acres to 86.14 acres. The boundary line that is changing is internal to the two lots. The applicant wishes to straighten a boundary line. The land is in Residential 2 zoning (Shoreline Overlay?).
A Survey sketch taken from a limited survey dated December 14, 2011, was included in the application, and reviewed by the Planning Board.
Owner explained that once acreage changes for one than acreage can be written up and pulled for second transfer Sheldon to Lake Lot first. Pull acreage out. Than do second application of Sheldon to Overlook
Lauren Murphy declared lots were in the Shoreline Overlay District.
Findings of Fact.
This action consists of a minor Boundary line Adjustment which falls under an exempted category of the Town of Essex Subdivision Law.
Other Agencies Involved:
Applicant had applied for a ruling from APA on August 26, 2013 and is waiting for a response.
Findings in Support of Decision
This Boundary Line Adjustment does not create any new lots, does not impact any significant natural resource, does not create any nonconforming lots, and does not impact required access in any lot. It meets the requirements of the Exemption described in Section 4.2 of the Subdivision Law.
At the regular meeting of the Town of Essex Planning Board held on September 5, 2013, the foregoing resolution to adopt this Boundary Line adjustment approval was introduced by Olive Alexander, seconded by David Hislop. and duly put to a vote and adopted by the majority of the members of the Planning Board as follows:
Olive Alexander Yes
David Hislop Yes
- Nicholas Muller, III- Abstained
Pat Tivnan Yes
Mark Walker Yes
Derrick Wrisley Yes
Nick Muller abstained due to missing the discussion.
Report of Planning Board Chair:
Members of the Planning Board discussed the advantage and disadvantage of 5 and 7 member Planning board. They were in general agreement that 5 member board with an alternative would be sufficient. The Chair will discuss this with the Supervisor.
Public Comment:
None.
Report of Zoning Officer:
None.
Adjournment: All approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.
Submitted by
Mary Hopkins
Secretary
