Zoning Board of Appeals – June 2020

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

June 24, 2020

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, Phyllis Heiko and John Rusconi.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, January 2020. A motion to approve the January minutes was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by john Rusconi. All in favor. So carried.

Kirk Watters, 366 Commons Road, Tax ID# 192-1-87, Motion to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing was made by Phyllis Heiko, seconded by Luke Kumburis. There were no objections from the audience for the proposed accessory apartment. Motion was made to approve the special use by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Phyllis Heiko, contingent upon the site review from the Planning Board. All in favor. So carried. Motion to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting was made by John Rusconi, seconded by Luke Kumburis. All in favor. So carried. The Short Environmental Assessment Form was read and a negative impact was declared. Motion for declare a negative impact was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor So carried.

Discussion was held regarding the discontinuation of the ZBA Application Night. Further discussion was tabled for the July meeting.

Hank Himelright made a recommendation for the Town Board to review the zoning for solar panels, specifically the infrastructure and point of entry. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis for a letter to be sent to the Town Board, seconded by Phyllis Heiko. All in favor. So carried.

A motion was made to adjourn by John Rusconi, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary