Minutes, News and Notes from the November 16th, 2006 Planning Board Meeting:

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Call to Order:  In the absence of Chairman Bruce Klink, Vice Chairperson Suzanne Perley called the public hearing to order at 7 p.m.

Public hearing for:
Christine Herrman (Sandy Point of Essex LTD) Special Use Permit: for a shoreline retaining wall located on 16-20 Sandy Point Way in the Town and County of Essex.  A letter has been received giving James Morse authorization to represent the project.

Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed and the regular meeting was opened.    

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

Acceptance of the Minutes:  A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Nick Muller to accept the October 19, 2006 minutes as amended. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

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

Report of the Zoning Officer:  See attached sheet. 

Chairman’s Report:  No report.

Old Business:

Christine Herrman (Sandy Point of Essex LTD) Special Use Permit: for a shoreline retaining wall located on 16-20 Sandy Point Way in the Town and County of Essex.  A letter has been received giving James Morse authorization to represent the project.

The project will consist of the excavating and construction of a concrete wall. The height of the wall will be 6 feet. The length of the wall will be a total of 215’. The elevation of the wall is 102’ at sea level.  The one-foot thick wall will be back filled to the top with existing limestone.  It will not be visible from the lake.  The project is to stop erosion of the lawn.

Jim Morse stated that everything was in front of the APA and DEC. The APA needs to have Town approval before they can proceed with the required variance. Kevin Hall should be done with the survey next week. 

A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to approve the draft permit with the amended changes. The motion carried with board members voting as follows:

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

Richard W ight Site Plan Review:  The applicant is applying for a Site Plan Review to tear down and replace the west wing of his camp located on Lakeshore Road in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #49.11-1-51.000.  Lot size 2.6 acres.

Mr. Wight gave authorization to Nil Luderowski to be his representative.  Mr. Luderowski stated that the footprint and height would be the same.  The project will be 600 sq. feet and will be continued as a seasonal use.  Skirting will be replaced and there will be a green roof.

A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to declare the application complete pending the list of 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, Absent
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Mark Walker, Yes

The Short Form of SEQR was done.  A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Don Hollingsworth 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, Absent
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Mark Walker, Yes

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Harold MacDougal to hold the public hearing at the EPB Meeting on December 21, 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, Absent
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Mark Walker, Yes

Steve McKenna Site Plan Review/Special Use Permit:  The applicant is applying for a Site Plan Review/Special Use Permit for Cabins By the Lake to open a Deli.  The property is located on Beggs Point Street in the Town and County of Essex.  Tax Map #40-73-3-11-000 & 40-73-3-10-000. 

Suzanne Perley recused herself from the project.

Steve proposes to convert the inside of the first floor of his house into a small deli serving coffee, sandwiches, soda, beer, pizza wings and also souvenirs.  There will be no inside seating as it will be a takeout deli. Customers can use the picnic tables on the property.  The Department of Health, DEC and Office of Parks and Recreation Historic Preservation has been notified.  It will be a seasonal operation open from April through October from 6 am to 8 pm. Steve plans to employ 3 people.  The septic system is new and adequate to handle the use. Steve will continue to live in the house.  There is a Cabins By the Lake sign already there were Steve could attach the Deli sign.

Steve said that he had let the previous issued permit expire for a new porch and wants to reinstate it.  The EPB said they would take it up next month after they had a chance to review it.

A motion was made by Don Hollingsworth and seconded by Nick Muller to declare the application complete pending the cleaned up list of 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, Absent
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Mark Walker, Yes

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Harold MacDougal to hold the public hearing at the EPB Meeting on December 21, 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, Absent
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Mark Walker, Yes

SEQR will be done after the public hearing. 

Charles Proutt  Site Plan Review: The applicant is applying for a Site Plan Review for the addition of 2 porches; remodel the west façade with new windows and doors; and replace a gazebo with a garden shed.  The property is located on Burt Way in the Town and County of Essex. Tax Map #49.11-1-33.000.

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

The Short Form of SEQR was done.  A motion was made by Harold MacDougal and seconded by Don Hollingsworth 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, Absent
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Mark Walker, Yes

A motion was made by Nick Muller and seconded by Harold MacDougal to hold the public hearing at the EPB Meeting on December 21, 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, Absent
Suzanne Perley, Yes
Don Hollingsworth, Yes
Mark Walker, Yes

Public Comments:  Jonathan Pribble who purchased Jim Morse’s property said he was planning to put in a new water line up to his house and asked if he needed to come before the planning board.  The EPB said that he needed to get a permit from the water superintendent. 

Adjournment:  Hearing no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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