Zoning Board of Appeals – October 2019

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

October 23, 2019

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis, Don Van Wagner, John Rosconi and Phyllis Heiko.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, August 28, 2019. A motion to accept the minutes was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Luke Kumburis. All in favor. So carried.

Joyful Acres, 485 Lasher Road, Tax Map ID# 200.-1-1.200, Andrew Didio came before the Board with updated site plans, per George Schmitt, the Town Engineer. The plans were reviewed and accepted. Motion was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to hold a Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Board. The Planning Board will be the lead agency. All in favor. So carried.

John and Anna Marvin, PO Box 115, Malden-on-Hudson 12453, appeared before the Board, saying events at Southwind, which is located across the river from their house, are impacting them with noise, music, fireworks, etc. They suggested asking venues for a schedule of their planned events which would be given to The Code Enforcement Officer so violations can be addressed as they are occurring.

A motion was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by John Rusconi, to send a letter to Sam Harkins, the Code Enforcement Officer, asking him to visit Southwind regarding the noise concerns. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to not hold the November ZBA meeting due to Thanksgiving and the December meeting to be moved to December 18 due to Christmas. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by John Rusconi. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary