Zoning Board of Appeals – March 2019

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals

1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

March 27, 2019

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending: Hank Himelright, John Rusconi, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner and Phyllis Heiko, as well as, Ben Peacock, the new alternate. 

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by John Rusconi.  All in favor.  So carried.

Paul and Queenie Clemente, 18 Buckwheat Road, Tax ID # 181.3-2-2, Motion was made by Dom Van Wagner, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to continue the Public Hearing for the Clemente project.  All in favor.  So carried.  Notes from George Schmitt the Town Engineer, were incorporated into the site plan.  The barrier for the North corner will be reinforced concrete with a brick veneer to protect the sunken area from a potential motor vehicle accident.  Hank Himelright read the SEQRA with a recommendation for a negative declaration.  Motion was made for a negative declaration by Don Van Wagner, seconded by John Rusconi.  All in favor, so carried.  The Board was asked if they were in favor of the North entryway.  All in favor.  So carried.  The Board was asked if the were in favor of the southern brick addition.  All in favor.  So carried.

Anne Katrin Spiess, 356 County Route 6, Tax ID #179.-1-48, motion was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to continue the Public Hearing for Katrin Spiess solar panel project.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion to return to the regular meeting was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor.  So carried.

Greg and Donna Fingar, 122 Mill Road, Tax ID #180.-2-56, represented by Carl Whitbeck, are requesting an interpretation of the zoning law for a subdivision.  Motion to accept the application as complete was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by John Rusconi.  All in favor.  So carried.  The Public Hearing is s et for April 24, 2019.

Fook Chew, 14 Sharon Drive, Tax ID #191.4-2-54, represented by Momentum Solar from Plainview, NY, is seeking a Special Use Permit and Area Variance to add ground mounted solar panels to their property.  A Public Hearing is set for April 24, 2019.

Some discussion was held regarding the Greg and Donna Fingar project.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting of January 2019 (there was no February meeting).  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by John Rusconi.  All in favor.  So carried.

Motion was made to adjourn by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Luke Kumburis.    All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting closed at 9:05pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Desiree M. Webber, Secretary Date: