Planning Board – June 2021

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
June 9, 2021

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Clayton Andrus, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, and Nathan Hempel. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the town and Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the town.

After review of the May 12, 2021 minutes, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to accept the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried.

Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Clermont, Tax Map ID#190.-1-4, represented by Martin Williams, returned before the Board regarding the storage unit project. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Ron Miller, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the storage unit project. All in favor. So carried. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is still outstanding. Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to continue the Public Hearing at the July meeting and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Christopher Nolan,67 Commons Road, Tax ID # 192.-1-7.120, had previously presented anapplicationrequesting a Lot Line Adjustment. The Clermont Town Board has agreed to a deed transfer, which eliminates the need for a Lot Line Adjustment. The applicant is applying for a Minor Subdivision of 5.71 acres into two parcels equaling 2 acres and 3.846 acres. The surveyor was not available to make the needed notation of “shared easement for access” and will be added to the survey map prior to the next meeting. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to deem the application complete and set a Public Hearing for the July meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Lauren Sheeley, 241 Nevis Road, Tax ID#191.-2-55, came before the Board seeking a Lot Line Adjustment. The current parcel of 3.185 acres will be increased by an adjustment of 1.376 acres from the property owned by John Szatko, 211 Nevis Road, Tax ID#191.-2-98, bringing the Sheeley property to a total of 4.561 acres, while reducing the Szatko property from 3.378 acres to 2.002 acres. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to deem the application complete. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to accept the application and waive the Public Hearing. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, deeming the application a Type 2 action under SEQRA. All in favor. So carried.Motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the application. All in favor. So carried.

ELP Roe Jan Solar LLC, 109 Mill Road, 180.-2-5.111, represented by the engineering firm, Crawford Associates, presented the project. After discussion of the last meeting, the plan will be revised to limit the project to 10 acres which will be the outer edges of the panels as well as the area in between the panels. Panels previously shown outside of the 10 acre area have been eliminated from the previous site plan, leaving the remaining 11 acres open and unused. An agricultural fence of 7’-8’ feet high will encompass the entire 21 acre parcel. In the event animals are added for vegetation management to maintain foliage, a well will be added. The applicant will research the need for additional fencing directly around the panels for the safety of the animals. The Board proposed the addition of screening for the area houses.

Judith Girard (Fox Hollow Subdivision), 360 Cedar Hill Road,191.-1-32.111, represented by Andy Diddio of Taconic Engineering, and Dan Russell, presented updates to the site plan, including monuments marking lot lines and snow removal areas. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to waive the requirement for trees, lighting, and hydrants. All in favor So carried The applicant will return to the July meeting.

A motion was made to adjourn by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary