Jack and Mary Lester - Cemetery Road Family Sweets - Route 9/County Rte. 6
William and Scott Kahle - Route 9
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 8, 2009
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those present were Chairman Laurence Saulpaugh, Clayton Andrus, Nancy Sperry and Garret O'Connor. Those absent were Tom Jantzen, Aldo Dusman and Robert Queirolo.
Also present were George Schmitt of Morris Associates, Andy Howard, Attorney, Bob Desmond, Jack and Mary Lester, Jim and Joyce Shaw, Charlie Larsen, William Kahle, Scott Kahle and Councilwoman Carol Lent.
Chairman Saulpaugh opened the meeting. Garret O'Connor asked for a correction in the minutes on page 1 - Family Sweets to add ‘ Fenn asked for an explanation of escrow fees'. A motion was made to accept the minutes with correction by Nancy Sperry, seconded by Clayton Andrus. All in favor. So carried.
JACK AND MARY LESTER: Cemetery Road - The Lester's are seeking a boundary line change between two parcels that they own on Cemetery Road. They would propose adding .6 acres from a vacant lot to a residential lot making it four acres to straighten the boundary line. The remaining acreage on the vacant lot would be over 5 acres.
FAMILY SWEETS: Joyce and Jim Shaw, the operators of the Family Sweets store on the corner of Route 9 and County Route 6 came before the board. They were given a copy of the letter which was sent to property owner Ross Fenn concerning what improvements must be done by the May 1st deadline and the escrow fees due. The escrow fee was discussed and it was explained that the fees must be paid. Andy Howard explained about design responsibility and that the Planning Board could have asked the applicant to hire an engineer and surveyor. He explained that part of the application is an escrow fee. The law says the town can request that this fee be collected in the event that the board needs legal or engineering opinions. Joyce Shaw was told that it is totally illegal for the town to hire an engineer. She stated that they rented three rooms, not a parking lot. They will be back next month with the media and left the meeting.
William and Scott Kahle: Route 9 - The Kahle's came in for a site plan application. They are proposing building a two story residential unit with four 900 square foot apartments on 3.7 acres. There is presently a four unit residential unit located on the lot. There is a well, electric and curbcuts were installed according to State DOT. Health department approval is needed. They will be back at the next meeting.
Councilwoman Lent has been working with the Zoning Board and Planning Board on changes to the zoning ordinance. Charlie Larsen and Bob Desmond were present from the Zoning Board to review the draft proposals. Andy Howard has finalized the drafts of the work that they have done in the form of Local Laws. As Mr. Howard explained, it was done this way so that it would be easier for the public to understand what is going to be changed in the zoning law. After all the boards have reviewed the changes, the town board will hold a public hearing on the Local Laws and then if approved they can be incorporated into the zoning.
- Local Laws #3-09 Wind Energy Conversion System/Wind Energy Facility
- Local Law #4-09 Accessory Apartments
- Local Law #5-09 Solar Energy Equipment
After discussion on Business permits it was decided that it would be incorporated into the use regulations.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. on a motion made by Nancy Sperry, seconded by Garret O'Connor.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Helen Shannon
Secretary