Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals – June 2018
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
June 13, 2018
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Nathan Hempel, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller and Tom Jantzen. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the Town, Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town. Also present, representing the ZBA, were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, John Rusconi and Phyllis Heiko.
After review of the May 9, 2018 minutes, a motion was made by Tom Jantzen, and seconded by Ron Miller, to accept the minutes with the noted correction of the date. All in favor. So carried.
Motion to close the regular Planning Board meeting was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried.
Motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Jennifer Phillips. Seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made to close the regular ZBA meeting was made by Luke Kumburis. Seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried.
Motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Don Van Wagner. Seconded by John Rusconi. All in favor. So carried.
Susan Bodo, 34 Hill N Dale Road, Tax ID #169.-1-6.111, Public Hearing held jointly with the Clermont Planning Board and the Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals, presented by Jesse Cutaia, Project Manager for Hudson Solar. Applicant is seeking approval for 1 array, of 14 solar panels, to be ground mounted on the 67 acre parcel. Jennifer Phillips raised the question regarding the possible loss of existing natural screening. It was agreed the natural screening would be replaced as needed.
Motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Planning Board member Tom Jantzen. Seconded by Clayton Andrus. All in favor. So carried.
Motion to close the Public Hearing was made by ZBA member John Rusconi. Seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made to return to the Planning Board regular meeting was made by Jennifer Phillips. Seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried.
Joint reading of Part 2 of SEQRA was read by Matthew Griesemer, with his recommendation for both Boards to declare a negative impact. Following the recommendation for a negative declaration, motion was made for the Planning Board by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen, and motion was made for the ZBA by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Luke Kumburis. All in favor. So carried.
No comments for the County Planning Board.
Motion to issue a Special Permit was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried.
Motion to approve the proposed plan, with the modification the applicant place language on the map requiring the applicant to replace any existing screening in the event it is removed from the property, was made by Ron Miller. Seconded by Clayton Andrus. All in favor. So carried.
G-Tel, 3690 Route 9G, Lots 59 & 38, the Planning Board reviewed the letter from George Schmitt regarding G-Tel’s application for a Minor Subdivision.
Motion to adjourn was made by Jennifer Phillips. Seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary Date: