Planning Board – March 2021

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
March 10, 2021

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Clayton Andrus, Tom Jantzen, Nathan Hempel and Ron Miller. Others present were George Schmitt, Engineer for the town and Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the town.

After review of the February 10, 2021 minutes, a motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to accept the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Marissa Rendon. All in favor. So carried.

Marissa Rendon, 23 Maisello Road, Tax ID #201.-1-33, represented by PlugTV regarding the application for ground a mounted solar system. Evergreens will be planted along the road as screening. The SEQRA was read by Matthew Griesemer. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Matthew Griesemer made the recommended to the Board to declare a negative impact. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the application pending approval by the ZBA. All in favor So carried.

Dee Ann Campbell, 180 Shields Road, Tax Map ID #210.-1-28, represented by Suncommon, is proposing the installation of a 656 square foot ground mounted solar array. Discussion was held regarding the minor changes which were need for the site plan. Following the discussion it was determined the changes were made as had been required. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Ron Miller, to declare the application complete and schedule a Public Hearing for April 14, 2021. All in favor. So carried.

Christopher Nolan, 67 Commons Road, Tax ID #192.-1-7.120, appeared before the Board regarding a Minor Subdivision. The easement description and septic field have been added to the site map. Motion was made by Clayton Andrus, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to deem the application as complete and accept it. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Ron Miller, to schedule a Public Hearing for the April 14, 2021 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Discussion was held regarding the proposed audio recordings of the meetings. A motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Clayton Andrus, to vote on the subject. A vote was held whether or not to have the recordings with the following results: Larry Saulpaugh, Clayton Andrus, Tom Jantzen and Ron Miller voted Nay. Nathan Hempel abstained. Mary Howard and Jennifer Phillips were absent. A letter will be sent to the Town Board stating the Planning Board has voted to not have audio recordings of the meetings.

A motion was made to adjourn by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary