Zoning Board of Appeals – November 2020
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526
November 18, 2020
The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Phyllis Heiko and alternate Ben Peacock. In the absence of Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis led the meeting.
Luke Kumburis asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, October 21, 2020. A motion to approve the October 2020 minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock. All in favor. So carried.
Dee Ann Campbell, 180 Shields Road, was unable to attend so the Public Hearing for her solar project was postponed.
Susan Bodo and David Behl, 34 Hill N Dale Road, Tax ID #169.-1-6.111, represented by Jeff Irish with Suncommon, is seeking a solar expansion with the addition of 6 panels to the existing 14 panels. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. There were no questions or comments form the audience regarding the project. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Phyllis Heiko, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. The SEQRA was read by Phyllis Heiko. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock, to declare a negative impact.. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the application. All in favor. So carried.
Marissa Rendon, 23 Maisello Road, Tax ID #201.-1-33, was represented by Shane Nolan of PlugTV regarding the application of a Special Use Permit for ground a mounted solar system. The application was deemed as complete, with the exception of the Deed which will be added. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Ben Peacock, to accept the application, contingent on the addition of the Deed. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Phyllis Heiko, to schedule a Public Hearing for the December 2020 meeting. All in favor. So carried.
The Board discussed the change of the December 2020 meeting from December 23 to December 16 due to the holidays. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock, for the change of dates. All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made to adjourn by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary