Zoning Board of Appeals – November 2021
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No meeting was held.
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
November 10, 2021
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Clayton Andrus, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town and Daniel Renehan, Attorney for the Town.
After review of the October 13, 2021 minutes, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to accept the minutes with corrections. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by Jennifer Philips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for ELP Roe Jan Solar LLC. All in favor. So carried.
Fox Hollow Subdivision, 360 Cedar Hill Road,191.-1-32.111, represented by Andy Diddio of Taconic Engineering, presented an update of the site map with roadway locations and road signage, including dead end signs. A draft of the Home Owners Association has been submitted to the Town Attorney for review. Mary Howard read Part 2 of SEQRA with motion made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen for a negative declaration. All in favor So carried. The bond amount has been set for the roadway construction at the amount of $472,000. Jennifer Phillips addressed the need for downward lighting to reduce sky glow and the roadway would be constructed to the Town’s specifications with the final paving done at the completion of the project. The Resolution was presented by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, for approval of the project. All in favor. So carried.
Scott Winters came before the Board seeking information on the addition of an event venue to his property located at 1109 County Route 8. The venue site would be located between County Routes 6 & 8. There would be 24 events per year during the Spring, Summer, and Fall each year. No buildings would be constructed, everything would be brought in for each event and removed rolling the event. A Special Use permit would be needed from the ZBA and site plan approval would be needed from the Planning Board.
With no further business, a motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:40PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
CLERMONT TOWN BOARD
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The Clermont Town Board held the Public Hearing for Local Law 1 of 2021 on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:45 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute.
Supervisor Staats opened the Public Hearing and the Clerk read the public notice of the hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2021 regarding opting out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites as authorized under Cannabis Law Article 4. The Supervisor opened the floor to any public comment. Resident Mary Howard indicated we should opt-out at this time as the Planning and Zoning Laws in Clermont do not necessarily cover this at this time. Clermont is simply not ready. Councilman Desmond pointed out the requirements are that the Town may opt out now and opt in again later however we cannot opt in now and opt out later.
Councilwoman Lusher Shute asked if there was a town that had a good example of what our plan should look like. Mary Howard indicated no, not yet. There is a webinar that Mary Howard was unable to watch all of it and they did say they would have some examples. Resident Susannah Bradley asked for a summary of the Local Law, provided by Supervisor Staats. With no other comments the public Hearing was closed at 6:55 PM
The Clermont Town Board held the 2022 Budget Public Hearing on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:55 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Those in attendance were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher-Shute.
Supervisor Staats opened the Budget public hearing and asked for the Clerk to read the public notice. Supervisor Staats opened up the floor for any comments or questions on the 2022 budget. Supervisor Staats reviewed the highlights of this budget. Mary Howard thanked the board for setting money aside for the Comprehensive Plan.
Public Comment:
Mary Howard thanked the board for setting money aside for the Comprehensive Plan.
Susannah Bradley asked if there were any big changes. Supervisor Staats provided information regarding extra road repairs/Turkey Hill Road and the Comprehensive Plan were the major changes all others were relatively minor. No tax increase as the extra to expenditures will come out of the fund balance, revenues are higher and if it continues, we may not have to take any out.
The hearing was closed at 7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting was opened at 7PM with the salute to the flag.
MINUTES: A motion was made to accept the minutes of the October meeting by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor. So carried.
TOWN CLERKS REPORT: The Town Clerk presented a check for the General Fund in the amount of $10,752.52 and for Trust and Agency in the amount of $2,500.00 to the Supervisor.
CORRESPONDENCE:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
SUPERVISORS REPORT:
ABSTRACTS:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chris Nolan-Conference in Glens Falls or Saratoga regarding deicing strategy Brine vs Salt for town. Perhaps the Board could ask the Highway Superintendent to investigate. Supervisor Staats does believe the State does use it and it does require additional equipment. He does not believe the county uses it but he will ask at the next County level meeting.
No additional public comment/questions.
A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve at 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526
October 27, 2021
The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Lee Gallant, and Ben Peacock and Cheryl Werner.
Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, September 22, 2021. A motion to approve the September 2021 minutes was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the regular meeting and open the Public hearing for Zachary Aarons. All in favor. So carried.
Zachery Aarons, 45 Hill N Dale Road, Tax Map ID#169.-1-6.210, represented by Suncommon, is seeking an Special Permit to install ground mounted solar panels. There were no comments from the Public. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Cheryl Werner to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Luke Kumburis to approve the Special Permit. All in favor. So carried.
ELP Roe Jan Solar LLC, 109 Mill Road, 180.-2-5.111, came before the Board, presenting the proposed project for solar panels to be constructed at 109 Mill Road. It was explained to the Board 10 acres of 35 acres are being used for the proposed solar panels. Placement of the panels has been shifted to the West of the originally intended location to reduce the visual impact to the neighbors. There will be a gate at the entrance of the property and existing vegetation will remain with the exception of some trees being trimmed back for the purpose of solar exposure to the panels. Motion was made by Ben Peacock, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to schedule a Public Hearing for December 15, 2021. All in favor. So carried.
With no other business, motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Cheryl Werner, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:50PM
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
October 13, 2021
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Clayton Andrus, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Tom Jantzen, and Nathan Hempel. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town and Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town.
After review of the September 8, 2021 minutes, a motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to accept the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by Jennifer Philips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for ELP Roe Jan Solar LLC. All in favor. So carried.
Fox Hollow Subdivision, 360 Cedar Hill Road,191.-1-32.111, represented by Andy Didio of Taconic Engineering, presented an update of the application. After a meeting with the Highway Superintendent, Tyler Case, the site plan had a 50’ adjustment to the East of the roadway due to a lack of visibility to the West. The site plan with further details of development of the lots since the shift of the roadway created needed adjustments within the lots. Road signs for Fox Lane were discussed. 15mph signs would need to be in yellow as a suggested speed, per NY State law. Limited sight signs on Cedar Hill would also be needed. 911 numbers for the lots have been assigned by the County and the Applicant will begin coordinating with National Grid. The bond amount for the roadway construction, Home Owner Association details, DEC and DOH approval are still outstanding. The applicant will return to the November meeting.
Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the application of Zachery Aarons, 45 Hill N Dale Road, Tax Map ID #169.-1-6.210, represented by Suncommon. Zachary Aarons is seeking to install ground mounted solar panels. The panels will be 12’ high and 760 square feet on 27.5 acres. There were no questions from the audience. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to close the Public Hearing and open the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Matthew Griesemer read the SEQRA. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. SO carried. Discussion from the Board included the requirement of the applicant to for existing screening to be maintained as needed. Motion to approve the application as presented was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried.
ELP Roe Jan Solar LLC, 109 Mill Road, 180.-2-5.111, came before the Board, presenting the proposed project for solar panels to be constructed at 109 Mill Road. Requirements from the Fire Department’s review are a lock box for the entrance, 25’ between the panels and fence in the event of an emergency, and onsite training prior to energizing the panels. Decommission costs were discussed with the proposed cost, after a 20% salvage value, which would leave an end of life cost to be $65,000 which will be determined by the Planning Board and entered in a bond with the Town of Clermont in a form and substance acceptable to the Town of Clermont Planning Board, the Town Engineer, and the Town Attorney. End of life of the lease is a 25 year program. The Board believes a bond of $72,000 would offer an additional buffer for removal of the panels. At all times the applicant agrees to maintain insurance as written proof of General Libility Insurance for bodily injury and/or property damage in the aggregate of at least one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars. SEQRA was read by Matthew Griesemer. Factors of SEQRA were: (1)The 1st gate or chain would be placed 30’ from the edge of the pavement, without a lock. The 2nd gate would be locked and (2)bond for the decommission plan will be $72,000. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to declare a negative impact and adopt the mitigating factors for SEQRA. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Mary Howard,to approve the application as presented with the contingencies of maintaining insurance, compliance of the decommission plan of $72,000, and approval by the Clermont ZBA. All in favor. So carried.
With no further business, a motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:20PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
October 4, 2021
The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday October 4th, 2021 at the Town Hall. Those presents were Supervisor Raymond Staats, Councilman Robert Desmond, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson and Councilwoman Lindsey Lusher Shute. Members of the public were also present.
Supervisor Staats opened the regular meeting 7PM with the salute to the flag.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the September meeting were previously distributed to the board. Motion to accept Minutes by Councilman Desmond, Seconded by Councilwoman Brownson. All in favor. So, carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Investigating and obtaining estimates for porta-potty enclosures 3 estimates have been received. 3 different styles/designs
Clermont Park Sign near the Swings is Broken and has been removed
2 Kiosks needed 1 for each park
Park bench locations discussed
Discussion regarding additional trees for each side of the bench in the overflow parking area. . Motion made to purchase 2 trees and mulch up to $500 by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson.
Also interest in planting trees near the Veterans monument
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion to accept amended preliminary Budget made by Councilman Gildersleeve, Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in Favor. So carried.
Public Hearing to be scheduled for 11/1 at 6:55PM
Proposed Local Law 01-2021 read aloud by Clerk
Public Hearing scheduled for Cannabis opt out on 11/1 at 6:45PM
Public Notices to be posted.
SUPERVISORS REPORT: The county is discussing possible no tax increases. Update as it progresses
ABSTRACTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Brownson , seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve to approve Trust & Agency abstract #6 , vouchers #25-28 in the amount of $1,098.05 to be paid. All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gildersleeve, seconded by Councilwoman Brownson , to approve General abstract #10, vouchers #244-253 in the amount of $5,056.66 All in favor. So carried.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Lusher Shute , seconded by Councilman Desmond to approve Highway abstract #10, vouchers #89-94 in the amount of $3,929.03 to be paid. All in favor. So carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chris Nolan:
Nina:
Evan Hempel:
Mr. Briscoe:
Mary Howard
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. by Councilman Desmond, seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute. All in favor. So carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk
Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526
September 22, 2021
The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, Lee Gallant, and Ben Peacock.
Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, August 25, 2021. A motion to approve the August 2021 minutes was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Ben Peacock. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by Luke Kuburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the regular meeting and open the Public hearing for Billy Cole. All in favor. So carried.
Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Clermont, Tax Map ID#190.-1-4, represented by Martin Williams, came before the Board for approval of an Area Variance for the construction of mini storage units. Following a summary of the project, there were no questions or comments from the audience. The addition of general property maintenance, which includes driveway repair and screening replacement as needed, will be added to the site plan. Motion to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Ben Peacock, to grant approval of the variance contingent on the additional information on the site plan regarding property maintenance as discussed. All in favor. So carried.
Zachery Aarons, 45 Hill N Dale Road, Tax Map ID#169.-1-6.210, represented by Suncommon, is seeking an Area Variance to install ground mounted solar panels. Following presentation and explanation of the project, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to accept the application as complete and schedule the Public Hearing for the October 27, 2021 meeting. All in favor. So carried.
Following discussion regarding the cancellation of the November 2021 meeting due to the Thanksgiving holiday, motion was made by Luke Kumburis,seconded by Lee Gallant, to cancel the November meeting. All in favor. So carried.
With no other business, motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Ben Peacock, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:15PM
A motion was made to adjourn by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:47P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary