Planning Board – November 2018

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

 November 14, 2018

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Jennifer Phillips, Nathan Hempel, Mary Howard, Tom Jantzen and Clayton Andrus. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town.

After review of the October 10, 2018 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, and seconded by Clayton Andrus, to accept the minutes.  All in favor. So carried.

Motion to close the regular meeting was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Jennifer Philips, to open the Public Hearing for Stony Creek Farm.  All in favor.  So carried.

Stony Creek Farm, 70 Moore Road, Tax ID# 191.-2-87.11, represented by Scott Stevens of Kasselman Solar regarding installation of a ground mounted solar array.  It was explained there will be 2 arrays for 28 and 24 panels.  Creating a total of 54 panels.  There was opposing comments from the audience.  Discussion was held regarding the natural screening and relaxing it as needed in the future.

Motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Clayton Andrus.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to reopen the regular meeting was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.

SEQRA was read by Town Attorney, Matthew Griesemer, who recommended to declare a negative impact.  Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact.  All in favor.  So carried.

Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the Stony Creek Farm application, conditional on approval by the Clermont ZBA, approval by Columbia County Planning Board and approval of additional wording regarding replacement of current natural screening should it need to be replaced in the future.  Approval is also conditional on receiving copies of signature cards from mailings to adjacent property owners for the ZBA Public Hearing.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Faye Werner, 382 Nevis Road, Tax ID# 191.1-1-19.11, represented by  Robert McCarthy, Jr. and Amanda M. McCarthy seeking a Minor Subdivision of 3 acres, increasing the McCarthy property from 2 acres to 5 acres.  Motion to close the regular meeting was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen.  All in favor. So carried.  After review and discussion of the site plan, motion was made to close the Public Hearing by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Clayton Andrus.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to reopen the regular meeting was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen.  All in favor.  So carried. 

SEQRA was read by Town Attorney, Matthew Griesemer, with his recommendation of no negative impact.  Motion to declare no negative impact was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the application.  All in favor.  So carried. 

Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Tax ID# 190.-1-02, came before the Planning Board asking to have clarification of the need for a storm water plan for the previously proposed project of storage units.  Town Engineer, George Schmitt and Town Attorney, Matthew Griesemer confirmed the NY State law requires a storm water plan if an acre or more is disturbed.      

Motion to adjourn was made by Mary Howard and seconded by Jennifer Phillips.  All in favor. So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary