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Minutes, News and Notes from the September 21st, 2006 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 meeting to order at 7 p.m.:

Roll Call: Present: Bruce Klink, Nick Muller, Joan Stephan, Suzanne Perley, Mark Walker, Harold MacDougal. Absent: Don Hollingsworth.

Acceptance of the Minutes: A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Nick Muller to accept the August 17, 2006 minutes. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Abstained
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

Report of the Zoning Officer: See attached sheet.

Chairman’s Report: Bruce Klink stated that a letter had been sent to LCTC in regards to them wanting an open neon sign. They were told that they needed to go before the zoning board of appeals.

Joan Stephan presented a draft letter for comments from the EPB. The letter asked the Town Board to delegate the enforcement powers necessary to take action when they discover a project that has not come before the Planning Board when they have jurisdiction or to allow them to direct the Zoning Officer in upholding the Zoning Regulations.

Old Business:

Sylvia Hobbs Boundary Line Adjustment: The applicant is applying for a Boundary Line Adjustment on Church and Elm Street in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #40.73-2-16.000 and Tax Map #40.73-2-17.000.

The EPB stated that a new survey map was needed showing Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 and that a copy of the deed for the transfer must be submitted to the EPB.

A motion was made by Suzanne Perley and seconded by Joan Stephan to approve the Draft Boundary Line Adjustment with one correction under finding of facts. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

ECHO: Dba Historic Essex. The applicant has requested 1) a one-year extension of Permit #2004-19 issued to ECHO and dated September 16, 2004, and 2) a waiver to allow use of a portion of the second floor of the facility as office space. No further use of the second floor is proposed with this request. The use of the second floor space will not result in any significant site plan reorganization and is a consistent use for the project as proposed.

Special Use Permit #EPB 2004-19 remains in full force and effect with the exception of the approval as stated above for a time extension and use of a portion of the second floor for office space.

A motion was made by Suzanne Perley and seconded by Joan Stephan to not call for a public hearing. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Joan Stephan to approve the Draft Special Use Permit Extension and Amendment with 2 changes to the draft. Change the time extension to 2 years instead of 1 and call it the Special Use Permit Extension and Amendment instead of Special Use Permit Amendment. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

John Doyle Special Use Permit: The applicant has applied for a Special Use Permit for changing the Whallonsburg School House back to its original use as a school. The property is located on Walker Road. Tax Map Section 48.76 Block 1 Parcel 14.

For 17 years the school was used as a seasonal residence. Adirondack Community Action Program has expressed an interest in using the school house for the Head Start Program. No changes will be made to the interior or exterior of the building other than electrical and safety upgrades to meet code requirements. Sign will be 5’x3’. The parking lot will hold 8 vehicles located to the east of the building. ACAP will employ 4-6 people with approximately 18 children.

John Doyle said ACAP would be starting on Monday. The EPB said this was not doable because no permit was issued. They suggested that John Doyle get approval from the Town Board to use the Whallonsburg Hall until the permit is issued.

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Harold MacDougal to deem the application complete. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Joan Stephan to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Suzanne Perley to hold the public hearing at a special meeting of the EPB on October 5, 2006 at 7 p.m. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

Wally Schmitt Site Plan Review: The applicant is applying for a Site Plan Review to replace and enlarge a room attached to the single-family structure. The property is located on Beggs Point Street in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #40.73-3-9.000. Lot Size 0.30.

The room will be 15’x20’ (300 sq. ft.). There will be 3 sets of double hung windows, north, east, and south with a sliding door on the north side opening onto the existing deck.

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Harold MacDougal to deem the application complete pending a site plan and a list of adjoining property owners within 500’ of the project. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

Mr. Schmidt asked for 18 months to complete his project. The EPB will write this in the permit.

SEQR will be done after the public hearing.

A motion was made by Joan Stephan and seconded by Nick Muller to hold the public hearing at the next EPB meeting on October 19, 2006. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

Harold MacDougal, Yes
Joan Stephan, Yes
Nick Muller, Yes
Bruce Klink, Yes
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Absent
Mark Walker, Yes

David White Special Use Permit: The applicant from the Foothills Baptist Church said he thought he was to be on the agenda. Apparently the application was stamped in August, 2006 but never reached the EPB.

After reviewing his application, the EPB said that he did not need to come before the planning board and that Mr. White should see Dave Lansing for a permit.

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 September 21st, 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 meeting to order at 7 p.m.: Roll Call: Present: Bruce Klink, Nick Muller, Joan Stephan, Suzanne Perley, Mark Walker, Harold MacDougal. Absent: Don Hollingsworth. Acceptance of the Minutes: A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Nick Muller to accept the August 17, 2006 minutes. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Abstained Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes Report of the Zoning Officer: See attached sheet. Chairman’s Report: Bruce Klink stated that a letter had been sent to LCTC in regards to them wanting an open neon sign. They were told that they needed to go before the zoning board of appeals. Joan Stephan presented a draft letter for comments from the EPB. The letter asked the Town Board to delegate the enforcement powers necessary to take action when they discover a project that has not come before the Planning Board when they have jurisdiction or to allow them to direct the Zoning Officer in upholding the Zoning Regulations. Old Business: Sylvia Hobbs Boundary Line Adjustment: The applicant is applying for a Boundary Line Adjustment on Church and Elm Street in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #40.73-2-16.000 and Tax Map #40.73-2-17.000. The EPB stated that a new survey map was needed showing Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 and that a copy of the deed for the transfer must be submitted to the EPB. A motion was made by Suzanne Perley and seconded by Joan Stephan to approve the Draft Boundary Line Adjustment with one correction under finding of facts. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes ECHO: Dba Historic Essex. The applicant has requested 1) a one-year extension of Permit #2004-19 issued to ECHO and dated September 16, 2004, and 2) a waiver to allow use of a portion of the second floor of the facility as office space. No further use of the second floor is proposed with this request. The use of the second floor space will not result in any significant site plan reorganization and is a consistent use for the project as proposed. Special Use Permit #EPB 2004-19 remains in full force and effect with the exception of the approval as stated above for a time extension and use of a portion of the second floor for office space. A motion was made by Suzanne Perley and seconded by Joan Stephan to not call for a public hearing. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Joan Stephan to approve the Draft Special Use Permit Extension and Amendment with 2 changes to the draft. Change the time extension to 2 years instead of 1 and call it the Special Use Permit Extension and Amendment instead of Special Use Permit Amendment. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes John Doyle Special Use Permit: The applicant has applied for a Special Use Permit for changing the Whallonsburg School House back to its original use as a school. The property is located on Walker Road. Tax Map Section 48.76 Block 1 Parcel 14. For 17 years the school was used as a seasonal residence. Adirondack Community Action Program has expressed an interest in using the school house for the Head Start Program. No changes will be made to the interior or exterior of the building other than electrical and safety upgrades to meet code requirements. Sign will be 5’x3’. The parking lot will hold 8 vehicles located to the east of the building. ACAP will employ 4-6 people with approximately 18 children. John Doyle said ACAP would be starting on Monday. The EPB said this was not doable because no permit was issued. They suggested that John Doyle get approval from the Town Board to use the Whallonsburg Hall until the permit is issued. A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Harold MacDougal to deem the application complete. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Joan Stephan to declare a negative declaration. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Suzanne Perley to hold the public hearing at a special meeting of the EPB on October 5, 2006 at 7 p.m. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes Wally Schmitt Site Plan Review: The applicant is applying for a Site Plan Review to replace and enlarge a room attached to the single-family structure. The property is located on Beggs Point Street in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #40.73-3-9.000. Lot Size 0.30. The room will be 15’x20’ (300 sq. ft.). There will be 3 sets of double hung windows, north, east, and south with a sliding door on the north side opening onto the existing deck. A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Harold MacDougal to deem the application complete pending a site plan and a list of adjoining property owners within 500’ of the project. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes Mr. Schmidt asked for 18 months to complete his project. The EPB will write this in the permit. SEQR will be done after the public hearing. A motion was made by Joan Stephan and seconded by Nick Muller to hold the public hearing at the next EPB meeting on October 19, 2006. The motion carried with board members voting as follows: Harold MacDougal, Yes Joan Stephan, Yes Nick Muller, Yes Bruce Klink, Yes Suzanne Perley, Yes Don Hollingsworth, Absent Mark Walker, Yes David White Special Use Permit: The applicant from the Foothills Baptist Church said he thought he was to be on the agenda. Apparently the application was stamped in August, 2006 but never reached the EPB. After reviewing his application, the EPB said that he did not need to come before the planning board and that Mr. White should see Dave Lansing for a permit. Public Comments: None Adjournment: Hearing no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. - - - - - - - - Archive Back

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