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Minutes, News and Notes from the July 20th, 2006 Planning Board Meeting:

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Call to Order: Bruce Klink called the public hearing to order at 7 p.m.:

Edward C. Monoski Special Use Permit: The applicant has applied for a Special Use Permit to install rip-rap along approximately 300’ of the shoreline to prevent severe erosion of the bank. The property is located on Albee Lane in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.15-2-3. Lot size 1.56 acres.

Gary Heurich spoke in favor of the project.

Hearing no further comments, a motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Joan Stephan to close the public hearing. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. for:

Gary Heurich Site Plan Review: The applicant has applied for a Site Plan Review for re-building the pre-existing Split Rock Farm garage on the original pre-existing receiving barn footprint. The property is located on Albee Lane in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.46-1-2-100. Lot size 400+ acres.

Hearing no comments, a motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Joan Stephan to close the public hearing. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

The regular meeting was opened at 7:05 pm.

Roll Call: Present: Bruce Klink, Nick Muller, Joan Stephan, Don Hollingsworth, Suzanne Perley, Charles Cammack (Alternate). Absent: Harold MacDougal.

Acceptance of the Minutes: A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to accept the June 15, 2006 minutes with corrections. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Abstained

Report of the Zoning Officer: See attached sheet.
The board questioned what is required before a certificate of occupancy can be issued?

Chairman’s Report: Bruce Klink reported that Charlie Cammack was the alternate board member filling in until a replacement could be found for Missy Fine Lease.

Old Business:

Mr. Monoski had submitted a Site Plan Review Application at the last meeting when it should have been a Special Use Permit. The proper application was submitted. The board felt because of the nature of the project the completion date for the permit will be for 2 years instead of one year.

At this time, no rulings have been rendered by the APA or DEC. Therefore, a motion was made by Charles Cammack and seconded by Nick Muller to table the Project until next month pending APA and DEC approval. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

Charles Cammack asked for proof of the pre-existing structure. Gary Heurich said that he had none.

Changes were made to the draft permit. A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to approve the draft permit with changes. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

New Business:

Paul Gray Site Plan Review: The applicant has applied for site plan review to install an accessory building/storage shed adjacent to his seasonal home (Camp Overlook) located at 40 Lila Way in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #49.11-1-47.000. Lot size: 2.4 acres.

The accessory structure will be constructed as follows:

One freestanding 12’ by 22’ structure to be used for storage.
Exterior siding to be slate grey to match the adjacent home.
Installation of electricity.
Height to be approximately 15 feet (including roofline and pilings).

A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to declare the application complete. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

SEQR was completed showing no negative effects. A motion was made by Suzanne Perley and seconded by Nick Muller to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Don Hollingworth to waiver the public hearing and to adopt the permit by sending it to the Board by mail with 100% board response needed. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

Gary Heurich Site Plan Review: The applicant has applied for a Site Plan Review for the reconstruction of the pool house/play house as an accessory structure to his residence (Swiss Chalet) located on Spire Way in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.15-3-14.000. Lot size 2+ acres.

A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to declare the application complete pending a check. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

SEQR was completed showing no negative effects. A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Charlie Cammack to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Don Hollingsworth to hold the public hearing at the August 17, 2006 EPB Meeting. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Yes

Frederick Palen/Crater Club Boundary Line Adjustment: The applicant has applied for a Boundary Line Adjustment on property owned by them known as “Camp Outlook” on Wildacres Way and land owned in common by the Crater Club in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #49.7 Block 1 and 2. The westerly boundary of the Palen’s property will be adjusted to move the northwest corner of the Palen parcel to the west approximately 50’ and move the southwest corner to the east approximately 50’. This will create a .08+ acre parcel to be taken away from the Palen’s parcel. The transfer will not change the overall size of the existing Palen parcel consisting of 3.28+ acres.

Charles Cammack recused himself.

The Crater Club voted to allow the boundary line adjustment on April 17, 2006.
The Planning Board determined it was not a sub-division. The site visit, SEQR review and public hearing were waived.

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Don Hollingsworth to approve the Boundary Line Adjustment. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:
Harold MacDougal, Absent
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Charles Cammack, Recused

Wallace Schmitt Site Plan Review: to make repairs and enlarge a room attached to a single family structure.
The original permit had been submitted in 2003 with no action. EPB stated that he needed to submit a new application.

Public Comments: None

Adjournment: Hearing no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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Minutes, News and Notes from the July 20th, 2006 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 public hearing to order at 7 p.m.: Edward C. Monoski Special Use Permit: The applicant has applied for a Special Use Permit to install rip-rap along approximately 300’ of the shoreline to prevent severe erosion of the bank. The property is located on Albee Lane in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.15-2-3. Lot size 1.56 acres. Gary Heurich spoke in favor of the project. Hearing no further comments, a motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Joan Stephan to close the public hearing. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. for: Gary Heurich Site Plan Review: The applicant has applied for a Site Plan Review for re-building the pre-existing Split Rock Farm garage on the original pre-existing receiving barn footprint. The property is located on Albee Lane in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.46-1-2-100. Lot size 400+ acres. Hearing no comments, a motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Joan Stephan to close the public hearing. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes The regular meeting was opened at 7:05 pm. Roll Call: Present: Bruce Klink, Nick Muller, Joan Stephan, Don Hollingsworth, Suzanne Perley, Charles Cammack (Alternate). Absent: Harold MacDougal. Acceptance of the Minutes: A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to accept the June 15, 2006 minutes with corrections. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Abstained Report of the Zoning Officer: See attached sheet. The board questioned what is required before a certificate of occupancy can be issued? Chairman’s Report: Bruce Klink reported that Charlie Cammack was the alternate board member filling in until a replacement could be found for Missy Fine Lease. Old Business: Edward C. Monoski Special Use Permit: The applicant has applied for a Special Use Permit to install rip-rap along approximately 300’ of the shoreline to prevent severe erosion of the bank. The property is located on Albee Lane in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.15-2-3. Lot size 1.56 acres. Mr. Monoski had submitted a Site Plan Review Application at the last meeting when it should have been a Special Use Permit. The proper application was submitted. The board felt because of the nature of the project the completion date for the permit will be for 2 years instead of one year. At this time, no rulings have been rendered by the APA or DEC. Therefore, a motion was made by Charles Cammack and seconded by Nick Muller to table the Project until next month pending APA and DEC approval. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes Gary Heurich Site Plan Review: The applicant has applied for a Site Plan Review for re-building the pre-existing Split Rock Farm garage on the original pre-existing receiving barn footprint. The property is located on Albee Lane in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.46-1-2-100. Lot size 400+ acres. Charles Cammack asked for proof of the pre-existing structure. Gary Heurich said that he had none. Changes were made to the draft permit. A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to approve the draft permit with changes. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes New Business: Paul Gray Site Plan Review: The applicant has applied for site plan review to install an accessory building/storage shed adjacent to his seasonal home (Camp Overlook) located at 40 Lila Way in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #49.11-1-47.000. Lot size: 2.4 acres. The accessory structure will be constructed as follows: One freestanding 12’ by 22’ structure to be used for storage. Exterior siding to be slate grey to match the adjacent home. Installation of electricity. Height to be approximately 15 feet (including roofline and pilings). A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to declare the application complete. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes SEQR was completed showing no negative effects. A motion was made by Suzanne Perley and seconded by Nick Muller to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Don Hollingworth to waiver the public hearing and to adopt the permit by sending it to the Board by mail with 100% board response needed. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes Gary Heurich Site Plan Review: The applicant has applied for a Site Plan Review for the reconstruction of the pool house/play house as an accessory structure to his residence (Swiss Chalet) located on Spire Way in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #: 49.15-3-14.000. Lot size 2+ acres. A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to declare the application complete pending a check. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes SEQR was completed showing no negative effects. A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Charlie Cammack to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Don Hollingsworth to hold the public hearing at the August 17, 2006 EPB Meeting. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Yes Frederick Palen/Crater Club Boundary Line Adjustment: The applicant has applied for a Boundary Line Adjustment on property owned by them known as “Camp Outlook” on Wildacres Way and land owned in common by the Crater Club in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #49.7 Block 1 and 2. The westerly boundary of the Palen’s property will be adjusted to move the northwest corner of the Palen parcel to the west approximately 50’ and move the southwest corner to the east approximately 50’. This will create a .08+ acre parcel to be taken away from the Palen’s parcel. The transfer will not change the overall size of the existing Palen parcel consisting of 3.28+ acres. Charles Cammack recused himself. The Crater Club voted to allow the boundary line adjustment on April 17, 2006. The Planning Board determined it was not a sub-division. The site visit, SEQR review and public hearing were waived. A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Don Hollingsworth to approve the Boundary Line Adjustment. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Absent Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Yes Charles Cammack, Recused Wallace Schmitt Site Plan Review: to make repairs and enlarge a room attached to a single family structure. The original permit had been submitted in 2003 with no action. EPB stated that he needed to submit a new application. Public Comments: None Adjournment: Hearing no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. - - - - - - - - Archive Back

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