DRAFT
TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 19, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Call to Order:
Chairman Van Hoven opened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board at 7:00 p.m. with The Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance:
Present: Derrick Wrisley, James Van Hoven, David Hislop, Olive Alexander, Thomas Stransky, Mark Walker (7:06) Catherine DeWolff, Secretary
Absent: H. Nicholas Muller, III
Also present: Mark Kimball, Susan Britain, Joe DiNapoli, Janice Koenig, Steve Levine, Gary Heurich, Mark Hall and Lauren Murphy the TOE Code Enforcement Officer.
Review and Acceptance of Minutes:
The Chairman advised the Board that even if a member was not in the meeting that the minutes represent, he or she may still vote to approve and accept said minutes.
The minutes of April 17, 2014, were reviewed. On a motion by Mr. Wrisley to accept the minutes, seconded by Mr. Stransky, the minutes are accepted and approved by unanimous vote of the Board.
The minutes of May 15, 2014, were reviewed. On a motion by Mr. Hislop to accept the minutes, seconded by Mrs. Alexander, the minutes are accepted and approved by unanimous vote of the Board.
New Business:
Tax Map #40.65-3-3.000 Adirondack Art Association – Sign permit – Amendment to Special Use Permit #2014-9
The sign permit for the Art Association was discussed. The Board made it clear to the Art Association that they cannot block the right of way with any signage. On a motion to accept the draft Amendment to Permit 2014-9 by Mrs. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carried by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye-6 No-0.
Tax Map #40.3-2-13.200 Essex Farm – Site Plan Review – Temporary Off Premise Sign in the Hamlet, specifically outside of the old firehouse building owned by Richard Humphrey.
The Chairman read the law pertaining to Off-Premise signs. There was a discussion of the Board regarding the sign. It was determined that the sign would be acceptable temporarily for this season, however, out of the public right of way, and until the informational kiosk goes in behind the Town Hall.
On a motion to approve the off premise sign on a temporary basis by Chairman Van Hoven, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board,
Aye-6 No-0.
Tax Map #40.11-1-24.000 Smiles – Site Plan Review – Demolition of old camp and construction of replacement camp at 11 Pearson Way, Essex, NY 12936 (Crater Club).
Mark Hall appeared as the representative for the Smiles.
Mr. Stransky asked if a silt fence should be required during the construction phase. It was agreed that a silt fence would become a condition to the permit while the there is construction on the site.
On a motion to accept the Smiles application as complete by Mrs. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Stransky, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye-6 No-0.
The EAF, filled out by the applicant, was considered by the Planning Board in conformance with the NYS SEQRA law. On a motion to deem the EAF a negative declaration by Mr. Wrisley, seconded by Mr. Walker, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye – 6 No – 0.
On a motion to set the Public Hearing for the next meeting on July 17, 2014, by Mr. Wrisley, seconded by Mr. Stransky, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board,
Aye – 6 No – 0.
Tax Map #49.-13-2.000 Stransky – Site Plan Review – Accessory structure storage shed with 3 or 4 bays for tractor and other equipment.
Mr. Stransky is the applicant and answered the Board’s questions regarding his application, however, he is recused from any vote thereon.
On a motion to deem the application complete by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mrs.
Alexander, the motion carries by unanimous vote, Aye – 5 No – 0 Abstain – 1.
The Chair read the EAF filled out by the applicant in conformance with the NYS SEQRA law and it was considered by the Board. On a motion to deem the EAF a negative declaration by Mr. Hislop, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye – 5 No – 0 Abstain – 1.
On a motion to schedule a Public Hearing for the next meeting of the Planning Board on July 17, 2014, by Chairman Van Hoven, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye – 5 No – 0 Abstain – 1.
Tax Map #49.15-3-12.000 Levine – Site Plan Review – New 38’x 40’ Garage at 20 Spire Way, Off Albee Lane, Essex, NY 12936
The Planning Board considered the application of Steven Levine for a new garage. On a motion to deem the application complete by Chairman Van Hoven, seconded by Mr. Hislop, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye – 6 No – 0.
The EAF, filled out by the applicant, was considered by the Board in conformance with the NYS SEQRA law. On a motion to deem the EAF a negative declaration by Chairman Van Hoven, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye – 6 No – 0.
On a motion to set the Public Hearing for the next meeting of the Planning Board on July 17, 2014, by Mrs. Alexander, seconded by Mr. Wrisley, the motion carries by unanimous vote of the Board, Aye – 6 No – 0.
Old Business:
None
Review and Adoption of the revised Planning Board By-Laws dated 6/6/14
The Board discussed the By-laws that the Chair had been working with Attorney Kissel on. The Chairman advised that there were two changes to the By-laws: 1. There can be no secret ballot voting and, 2. The Alternates may only serve when there is a conflict of interest on the Board, not for absences.
On a motion to approve the amended By-laws by Mr. Stransky, seconded by Mrs. Alexander, the motion carries by unanimous vote, Aye – 6 No – 0.
Report of the Chairman:
The Chairman advised that his report consisted of the By-laws, already discussed and acted on.
Report of Zoning Officer:
The report of the Zoning Officer was distributed by Ms. Murphy prior to the meeting.
Ms. Murphy queried the Board about a proposed project coming to her: The Kennedy’s wish to put in a deck. If the deck is not seen from the road, behind their house, do they still need to come to the Planning Board for same? The Chair responded, no.
Public Comment:
Cordelia Sand appeared before the Board to ask about her application that was turned over to the ZBA. Ms. Sand asked if her fee to Planning of $50 could be refunded since the application never came to or was considered by the Planning Board.
Adjournment:
With nothing further to come before the Town of Essex Planning Board, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Catherine DeWolff, Secretary
