Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
Germantown, New York 12526
August 24, 2011
ZBA Public Hearing Re Mary Jane Fuchs
Members in attendance: Charles Larsen, Chairman, Bruce Unson, Peter Cichetti, and Hank Himelright.
The hearing is called to order by Charlie at 7:31 pm.
Tami reads the letter of July 22, 2011 from the Clermont Planning Board. There are two needed corrections- first, July 13, 2010 should be July 13, 2011. The other error is that it is the north side of Cedar Hill road, not the south side. Robert Zimmerman noted the corrections He is representing Mrs. Mary Jane Fuchs.
There will be a copy of the letter left for Mary Helen Shannon to make the needed corrections.
Charlie Larsen will not be voting as he has done work for the Fuchs family in the past.
Robert Zimmerman presents a letter to the board explaining the proposed plan.
Bruce makes a motion to close the public hearing. Hank seconds it and all are in favor. The motion is carried. The secretary will send a letter of decision to Mr. Zimmerman and Mrs. Fuchs. Mr. Zimmerman presents the green cards from notifications of the surrounding land owners.
Hearing is closed at 7:41 pm.
Regular meeting of the ZBA
Charlie opens the regular meeting at 7:41 pm. The same members are in attendance as were are the Public Hearing ending prior to the start of this meeting.
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as read. The motion was made by Bruce, second by Hank. All are in favor and the minutes were accepted.
Applicant: Walter Hunt
Walter will be moving the existing trailers. There is one on a foundation and the other is already removed. He is putting in a new double wide. 27 ft by 54 ft.
Bruce asks if the property has been surveyed. Walter Hunt says it has not been, but he plans to have it done as soon as possible. He will call Bob Zimmerman to set it up.
The board reviews the application. The board wants to do a site visit. They want to take measurements. The remaining trailer will be removed and the existing foundation will be used for a garage and shed.
Charlie asks if the board wants to make a motion to accept the application. They don’t want to do the site review and public hearing before the survey is done. Hank has concerns that the board is doing the right thing. Charlie says that the board members can measure the property at the site visit. The board will do a site visit this Sunday, August 28 th at 12 pm. Hank makes a motion to accept the application. Bruce seconds it all are in favor and the application is accepted. Pete makes a motion to hold a public hearing on Sept 28th, Hank seconds the motion. All are in favor and the motion is carried. There will be a public hearing held on the 28th of September at 7:30 pm.
Walter Hunt presents the board with a check for $100 for the application fee.
Application: Jeff Chandler
Jeff Chandler is applying for an accessory permit located at 207 Turkey Hill Road for a one bedroom apartment he wants to build. He meets all the setbacks and footage. The board reviews the application.
Pete makes a motion to accept the application, Hank seconds it. All are in favor and the application is accepted.
Jeff presents a check for $100 for the application fee. He will send out notification letters to the surrounding land owners of a public hearing.
Charlie asks for a motion to have a public hearing for September 28th at 8:45. Hank makes the motion, Bruce seconds it and all are in favor. The motion to hold the public hearing is carried.
Bob Desmond: The new zoning law has been approved and Mary Helen Shannon will be making copies for the board members. She will have them made in about a week or so.
The map is in the process of being updated.
Fuchs application: There is a motion made that there is a negative impact made. Hank makes the motion, Bruce seconds it. All are in favor of the SEQR form.
Charlie asks if there is any further needed discussion. The board members say no. Hank makes a motion to grant the approval to issue the permit and Bruce seconds it. All are in favor. Charlie abstained from any input or vote. Tami will send out letter of decision.
Charlie asks for a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion is made by Pete, Hank seconds the motion. All are in favor and the meeting is adjourned at 8:37 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamera Connolly, secretary