Town Hall -
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:32
PM by Paul Lent. Chair explained policy/procedure of the
planning board. Clerk then called the
role:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Lent, Mary Lynn Kopper, Michelle Morgan, Ruthann Daino and Margaret
Phillips.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Carol DeLorme, Clerk; Mike Tillson, town board
liaison; and approximately 10
people in the audience.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
All members previously reviewed the minutes of the February 27, 2007
meeting. Motion by Mary Lynn Kopper to approve the minutes as presented. 2nd
- Michelle Morgan. Voice vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Accepted as presented.
Correspondence received from Saratoga County Planning Board forwarding
informational pamphlet that addresses minimum training requirements for PB and
ZBA members.
Correspondence received from SCPB regarding their review of the
following applications: Bruce/Vivian
Sleight, Beaver Lakes Estates, James/Karen Dotterweich, Alex Milton,
Donald/Marcella O’Neil, and Jane H. Brooker (Richardson Estate).
Received a telephone call from Fire Chief, Doug DeRidder. He indicated he will try to attend tonight’s
meeting to offer input regarding the Beaver Lakes Estates application. (Chair reported he also had a conversation
with Doug. Fire Dept. has a vote going
on tonight so may be arriving late.)
Looked into the policy of collecting two mylar copies of approved subdivisions (one mylar copy currently retained by the town). Spoke with Anna Thompson at Real Property Tax to determine if there is any negative impact to [the town] requiring one less mylar (keeping only a paper copy here, in the file), knowing there is a mylar on file with the county. Anna did not feel it would be a problem – a board decision. Does not appear to be a reason for the town to retain a mylar; do not have a blue print machine for reproduction purposes. Chair will follow through to make a formal recommendation to discontinue the policy and see what needs to be done (i.e., concurrence of town board to change the policy of this board, etc.) Received correspondence from Supervisor Hargrave establishing the town board as the lead agency relating to amendments to the town zoning ordinance. During past month, have had several discussions with town engineer and county planning staff regarding various pending projects. Will probably discuss most of these as we move forward tonight. PUBLIC HEARING - Opened at 7:38 pm. Clerk read the legal
notice as it appeared in the Daily Gazette on 3/19/07.
Application #07/005 – Karen & James Dotterweich – Site plan
review/special use permit for sales/service of tractors and power equipment and
rental of U-Haul equipment from property located at 6049 Fish House Road (C-1
Commercial Zone) – Tax parcel #172.-1-57 Mr. and Mrs. Dotterweich were
both present.
Comments received from the public:
Dave Fontanella (next door to car wash on Route 29) – Spoke
favorably of the project. All changes
made to the property by the Dotterweichs have been good ones. Proposed services will be an asset to the
community -- in support. Chris Brown
(NYS Route 29) – Echoed Mr. Fontanella’s comments. Also in favor of project and in full support
of it. No other comments/questions.
Motion by Mary Lynn Kopper to close public hearing. Seconded by Michelle Morgan. Voice vote:
All ayes. Motion carried. Public hearing closed @ 7:42 PM.
PUBLIC MEETING OPENED
Application
#07/005 – Karen & James Dotterweich … Tax parcel #172.-1-57
Clerk read the comments received from the Saratoga County Planning
Board. Chair referred to potential
conditions of special use permit as discussed last month. Regarding number of trucks on premises –
board considered a maximum of 5.
Applicants agreed it was a reasonable number. Ruthann Daino (absent last month) asked
questions and was brought up-to-date regarding:
access point onto Route 29 (only one – existing), as well as two on Fish
House Rd (also existing), existing sign (will be brought into conformance with
current sign ordinance), and truck turn around area (also existing but not
currently used for that purpose by Mr. Dotterweich). Mrs. Dotterweich added that they will have a
new, wooden sign custom made once the plan is approved by the code enforcement
officer. Regarding waste oil as a result
of the mechanic work (as brought up by Michelle Morgan last month), Mr.
Dotterweich confirmed that it does not become increased under this new
venture. Regarding SCPB recommendations
concerning the driveway cuts, Mr. Dotterweich responded it sounds like SCPB
thinks a new driveway is being proposed, rather than an existing one. He did agree, however, to contact SCDPW to
confirm that what he has is okay, or if they want modifications made.
Motion by Mary Lynn Kopper to approve the site plan presented 2/06/07 by James and Karen
Dotterweich in regard to their application (#07/005) for a special use permit
for sales/service of tractors and power equipment and rental of U-Haul
equipment from property located at 6049 Fish House Road in the town of Galway,
tax parcel #172.-1-57 (in the C-1 Commercial Zone), and authorize the zoning
administrator/code enforcement officer to issue a special use permit, with the
following conditions: maximum number of
rental vehicles on the property at any one time shall be five (5); any sign
erected for the purposes of the special use permit will be in compliance with current
town sign ordinance and be reviewed/approved by the code enforcement officer,
and that the applicant will confer with SCDPW pursuant to SCPB recommendation
regarding access/egress onto Fish House Road.
2nd by Ruthann Daino.
Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried. SITE PLAN APPROVED. REFERRED TO CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR
ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
(Chair asked if application
#06/029 (
Application #06/032
– Donald & Marcella O’Neil - 3-lot minor subdivision of 96.62 acres located
at 1357 Kania Rd., Town of Galway, tax parcel #211.-1-39.111 – The O’Neil’s son (John) and
daughter-in-law (Renee Roth-O’Neil) were again present. Board members reviewed revised map submitted
3/13/07. More detailed delineation of
wetlands has been provided. Mr. Marcella
confirmed that there will be 3 lots total (creating two new lots south side of
Kania) plus the parent parcel (north side of Kania). While there are no immediate plans to
construct a house, a proposed location has been noted on
Application #06-029 – Chas. H. Sells, Inc. - 5-lot
major subdivision – Consaul / West Galway Rd., Tax parcel #s 198.-1-37.11,
37.12, 37.13 and 37.1A (Beaver Lake Estates @ Cummings Pond) – Chief DeRidder had still not arrived, but
discussion began. Michael Groff was
present, as was Mr. Ron Raganella, one of the owners of the property. Mr. Groff presented revised maps showing
various changes requested by the PB last month, as well as copies of their
submission to the NYS Department of Health (reported DOH has not reviewed it as
yet). Has contacted NYS DEC regarding
their review of septic systems – DEC basically does commercial septic review,
so deferred to health department -- will do any revisions they require to get
approval. Also noted that during
construction, numerous inspections will take place (for the roads, house, and
septic systems); therefore, a lot of safe guards to ensure that they will be
constructed as proposed. Re: Long Form –
Has reviewed most of information (all done by one of the senior engineers, a
PE). Most information is based on
professional expertise. Mr. Groff believes
it to be correct. Addressed concerns
from Fire Dept regarding radius of turn-arounds and distance of furthest house
from the [main] road. Chair reported on
his conversation earlier this evening with Doug DeRidder (Fire Dept). Concerns are: 1) Driveway note we are
using is somewhat dated based on new fire fighting equipment
Application #07/007
– Melodye Smith-Eldeen … tax parcel #172.-1-28 – Nothing new received, and no one in attendance
regarding this application.
Application #07/008
– Winfield McIntyre … tax parcel #186.-1-92 – Clerk reported that Mr. Mc Intyre called last week stating he was not prepared to return this
evening.
Application #07/010
– Curt Kolakowski (PDH Properties, LLC) – subdivision of 7+ acres located at
2784 Shaw Road, town of Galway, tax parcel #174.-1-85 – Mr. Kolakowski was
present. Members previously reviewed
revised, more detailed map, received 3/13/07.
Maps appear to be in order. (Note
post meeting: Property is located
within the boundaries of Consolidated Ag District #2. Therefore, agricultural disclosure statement
needs to be included on map. Mr.
Kolakowski will be advised so that revisions can be made to the map prior to
next month’s meeting Only necessary to
submit two copies of revised map and can be brought to the April meeting,
rather than 14 days prior.) Board
reviewed the SEQRA form. Motion by Mary Lynn Kopper to grant application #07/010,
application of Curt Kolakowski, a negative SEQRA declaration. 2nd by Margaret Phillips. Roll call
vote: All ayes. Motion carried. GRANTED A NEGATIVE SEQRA DECLARATION. Motion by Ruthann Daino to classify application #07/010 as a 2 lot minor subdivision. 2nd by Mary Lynn Kopper. Roll call
vote: All ayes. Motion carried. CLASSIFIED AS A 2-LOT MINOR SUBDIVISION. Application to be scheduled for public
hearing on 4/24/07.
PRIVILEGE OF THE
FLOOR
Donna Hollenbeck and Gary Townsend – Stated they submitted an application for a home occ. and were advised
by the code enforcement officer to attend tonight’s meeting. Both clerk and chair advised Ms. Hollenbeck
and Mr. Townsend that regretfully, they did not receive the application. Matter will be further investigated. Clerk made a copy of Ms. Hollenbeck’s
application. Chair apologized but
explained application could not be reviewed tonight, as members of the board
had not had an opportunity to review it.
Further explained that request would require a public hearing anyway;
therefore, final decision would not have been reached tonight. Board briefly discussed the scope of the
business and provided guidance to help expedite the review process. Initial review will be scheduled for next
month.
OTHER BUSINESS
Fire Chief, Doug DeRidder present and addressed the board regarding
review of
Clerk will begin routinely sending a copy of the PB agenda and minutes
to fire department so Chief will be advised of what is pending before the board
and attend the meetings if he wishes/is able to.
Regarding map statement relative to long driveways, Chair will forward
it to Jim Mitchell for discussion as to how/if it should be adjusted. Will also research if the PB has the
authority to amend the requirements or if it requires action by the town
board.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol L. DeLorme, Clerk
04/03/07