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Minutes, News and Notes from the January 15th, 2004 Planning Board Meeting:

you may also get full, approved copies of the minutes by visiting the Town Hall

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Call to Order: Bruce Klink called the continuation of the Public Hearing for Ramsey/Crater Club Minor Subdivision to order at 7 p.m. Charles Cammack recused himself from the project.

Ramsey/Crater Club Minor Subdivision: The Crater Club proposed project consist of deeding a portion (610+ sq. sf.) of the private road, known as Burt Road, owned by the Crater Club to June and Peter Ramsey to eliminate the encroachment of the Ramsey's Cottage into the road way.

A letter was received from Chick & Elaine Jordan in opposition to the project. (Copy attached).

Bill Finucane stated that he was representing the Ramsey's and encouraged the board to make a decision that evening. He also stated that he had the maps from Kevin Hall for the chairman's signature.

Hearing no further comments the public hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING

The Regular meeting of the Essex Planning board was called to order at 7:06 p.m.

Roll Call: Present: Bruce Klink, Mariko Fine Lease, Brad Beers, Harold MacDougal, Charles Cammack. Absent: Don Hollingsworth, Tom O'Neil.

Acceptance of the Minutes: A motion was made by Missy Fine Lease and seconded by Brad Beers to approve the December 29, 03 minutes. All board members present voted in favor of the motion. Carried.

Report of the Zoning Officer: Dave Lansing submitted a written report (attached).

Chairman's Report: Based upon information taken from the Basic Guide for Planning Boards Article 18, Section 809 of the General Municpal Law, (copy attached), Bruce Klink continued last month's discussion that when any of the board members felt they had a conflict of interest on a project that it be reflected in the minutes. Charles Cammack suggested at the start of each EPB meeting that the board be polled asking if they had a conflict of interest. The EPB felt this was not necessary.

Bruce Klink stated the issue with Governor Pataki's lights were resolved.

A motion was made by Charles Cammack and seconded by Missy Fine Lease
we recommend to the Town Board that they provide a process for appointing alternate members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Those individuals would serve when members are absent or unable to participate on an application or matter before the board. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Bruce Klink, Yes
Mariko Fine Lease, Yes
Brad Beers, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes
Harold MacDougal, Yes
Tom O'Neil, absent
Don Hollingsworth, absent

Old Business:

Ramsey/Crater Club Minor Subdivision Charles Cammack recused himself from the Board. Bruce Klink stated that the Town's attorney had been contacted and he said we could move forward on making a decision.

A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Missy Fine Lease that the Ramsey/Crater Club minor subdivision be approved. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Bruce Klink, Yes
Mariko Fine Lease, Yes
Brad Beers, Yes
Charles Cammack, reclused
Harold MacDougal, Yes
Tom O'Neil, absent
Don Hollingsworth, absent

New Business:

Steve McKenna - Cabins by the Lake: Steve has submitted the following:

Item 1) A Site Plan Review to remove and replace the existing deteriorated porch attached to the two-story main house and replace it with an enclosed 14'x 20' room which is to be used for an office.

Item 2) A Special Use Permit to add a seasonal food service kiosk on the grassy area on the lakeside of his property.

Item 3) Amend a previous permit issued on 12/18/93 that allowed him to dock up to 8 boats. He is asking to be able to give up his rights to dock 4 boats in exchange for the right to rent out 4 jet skis.

Bruce Klink suggested that the Site Plan Review be done now followed by the Special Use Permit application and the issue of amending the previous permit. Steve agreed.

Item 1: A motion was made to Charles Cammack and seconded by Brad Beers to deem complete the Site Plan Review application to remove and replace the existing deteriorated porch and replace it with an enclosed 14'x 20' office room pending a site plan showing the enclosed addition and a corrected APA jurisdictional letter. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Bruce Klink, Yes
Mariko Fine Lease, Yes
Brad Beers, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes
Harold MacDougal, Yes
Tom O'Neil, absent
Don Hollingsworth, absent

The SEQR review was done showing no negative impacts. A motion was made by Missy Fine Lease and seconded by Charles Cammack to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Bruce Klink, Yes
Mariko Fine Lease, Yes
Brad Beers, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes
Harold MacDougal, Yes
Tom O'Neil, absent
Don Hollingsworth, absent

A motion was made by Missy Fine Lease and seconded by Charles Cammack to schedule a public hearing on the McKenna Site Plan Review for February19, 2004. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Bruce Klink, Yes
Mariko Fine Lease, Yes
Brad Beers, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes
Harold MacDougal, Yes
Tom O'Neil, absent
Don Hollingsworth, absent

All abutters will receive a certified letter. The board asked that all neighbors within 500' be sent the public hearing announcement. Steve McKenna will supply those names.

Item 2: The Special Use Permit to add a seasonal food service kiosk on the grassy area on the lakeside of his property was discussed. Bruce Klink said before the EPB proceeds with the SUP that Steve needs to contact the Board of Health and submit a site plan.

Item 3: In regards to Steve McKenna being able to give up his rights to dock 4 boats in exchange for the right to rent out 4 jet skis, the board asked for information on 4 cycle jetskis because they were less noisy.

Suzanne Perley updated the board on the new Harbour Master and stated that a new job description needed to be rewritten. They were hoping the position would be filled by summer.

Public Comments: Steve McKenna, Jr. said he meant no disrespect to the EPB. He was only speaking up for his father. He felt that the projects would be good for the town.

Tim Burke made the comment that he though the EPB had previous discussed and made the decision to hold public hearings for all projects.

Adjournment: Hearing no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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Minutes, News and Notes from the January 15th, 2004 Planning Board Meeting: you may also get full, approved copies of the minutes by visiting the Town Hall - - - - - - - - - Call to Order: Bruce Klink called the continuation of the Public Hearing for Ramsey/Crater Club Minor Subdivision to order at 7 p.m. Charles Cammack recused himself from the project. Ramsey/Crater Club Minor Subdivision: The Crater Club proposed project consist of deeding a portion (610+ sq. sf.) of the private road, known as Burt Road, owned by the Crater Club to June and Peter Ramsey to eliminate the encroachment of the Ramsey's Cottage into the road way. A letter was received from Chick & Elaine Jordan in opposition to the project. (Copy attached). Bill Finucane stated that he was representing the Ramsey's and encouraged the board to make a decision that evening. He also stated that he had the maps from Kevin Hall for the chairman's signature. Hearing no further comments the public hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m. REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Essex Planning board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Bruce Klink, Mariko Fine Lease, Brad Beers, Harold MacDougal, Charles Cammack. Absent: Don Hollingsworth, Tom O'Neil. Acceptance of the Minutes: A motion was made by Missy Fine Lease and seconded by Brad Beers to approve the December 29, 03 minutes. All board members present voted in favor of the motion. Carried. Report of the Zoning Officer: Dave Lansing submitted a written report (attached). Chairman's Report: Based upon information taken from the Basic Guide for Planning Boards Article 18, Section 809 of the General Municpal Law, (copy attached), Bruce Klink continued last month's discussion that when any of the board members felt they had a conflict of interest on a project that it be reflected in the minutes. Charles Cammack suggested at the start of each EPB meeting that the board be polled asking if they had a conflict of interest. The EPB felt this was not necessary. Bruce Klink stated the issue with Governor Pataki's lights were resolved. A motion was made by Charles Cammack and seconded by Missy Fine Lease we recommend to the Town Board that they provide a process for appointing alternate members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Those individuals would serve when members are absent or unable to participate on an application or matter before the board. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Bruce Klink, Yes Mariko Fine Lease, Yes Brad Beers, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes Harold MacDougal, Yes Tom O'Neil, absent Don Hollingsworth, absent Old Business: Ramsey/Crater Club Minor Subdivision Charles Cammack recused himself from the Board. Bruce Klink stated that the Town's attorney had been contacted and he said we could move forward on making a decision. A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Missy Fine Lease that the Ramsey/Crater Club minor subdivision be approved. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Bruce Klink, Yes Mariko Fine Lease, Yes Brad Beers, Yes Charles Cammack, reclused Harold MacDougal, Yes Tom O'Neil, absent Don Hollingsworth, absent New Business: Steve McKenna - Cabins by the Lake: Steve has submitted the following: Item 1) A Site Plan Review to remove and replace the existing deteriorated porch attached to the two-story main house and replace it with an enclosed 14'x 20' room which is to be used for an office. Item 2) A Special Use Permit to add a seasonal food service kiosk on the grassy area on the lakeside of his property. Item 3) Amend a previous permit issued on 12/18/93 that allowed him to dock up to 8 boats. He is asking to be able to give up his rights to dock 4 boats in exchange for the right to rent out 4 jet skis. Bruce Klink suggested that the Site Plan Review be done now followed by the Special Use Permit application and the issue of amending the previous permit. Steve agreed. Item 1: A motion was made to Charles Cammack and seconded by Brad Beers to deem complete the Site Plan Review application to remove and replace the existing deteriorated porch and replace it with an enclosed 14'x 20' office room pending a site plan showing the enclosed addition and a corrected APA jurisdictional letter. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Bruce Klink, Yes Mariko Fine Lease, Yes Brad Beers, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes Harold MacDougal, Yes Tom O'Neil, absent Don Hollingsworth, absent The SEQR review was done showing no negative impacts. A motion was made by Missy Fine Lease and seconded by Charles Cammack to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Bruce Klink, Yes Mariko Fine Lease, Yes Brad Beers, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes Harold MacDougal, Yes Tom O'Neil, absent Don Hollingsworth, absent A motion was made by Missy Fine Lease and seconded by Charles Cammack to schedule a public hearing on the McKenna Site Plan Review for February19, 2004. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Bruce Klink, Yes Mariko Fine Lease, Yes Brad Beers, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes Harold MacDougal, Yes Tom O'Neil, absent Don Hollingsworth, absent All abutters will receive a certified letter. The board asked that all neighbors within 500' be sent the public hearing announcement. Steve McKenna will supply those names. Item 2: The Special Use Permit to add a seasonal food service kiosk on the grassy area on the lakeside of his property was discussed. Bruce Klink said before the EPB proceeds with the SUP that Steve needs to contact the Board of Health and submit a site plan. Item 3: In regards to Steve McKenna being able to give up his rights to dock 4 boats in exchange for the right to rent out 4 jet skis, the board asked for information on 4 cycle jetskis because they were less noisy. Suzanne Perley updated the board on the new Harbour Master and stated that a new job description needed to be rewritten. They were hoping the position would be filled by summer. Public Comments: Steve McKenna, Jr. said he meant no disrespect to the EPB. He was only speaking up for his father. He felt that the projects would be good for the town. Tim Burke made the comment that he though the EPB had previous discussed and made the decision to hold public hearings for all projects. Adjournment: Hearing no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. - - - - - - - - Archive Back

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