Zoning Board of Appeals – September 2021

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

September 22, 2021

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were 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, Lee Gallant, and Ben Peacock.

Hank Himelright asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, August 25, 2021. A motion to approve the August 2021 minutes was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Ben Peacock. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Luke Kuburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to close the regular meeting and open the Public hearing for Billy Cole. All in favor. So carried.

Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Clermont, Tax Map ID#190.-1-4, represented by Martin Williams, came before the Board for approval of an Area Variance for the construction of mini storage units. Following a summary of the project, there were no questions or comments from the audience. The addition of general property maintenance, which includes driveway repair and screening replacement as needed, will be added to the site plan. Motion to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Ben Peacock, to grant approval of the variance contingent on the additional information on the site plan regarding property maintenance as discussed. All in favor. So carried.

Zachery Aarons, 45 Hill N Dale Road, Tax Map ID#169.-1-6.210, represented by Suncommon, is seeking an Area Variance to install ground mounted solar panels. Following presentation and explanation of the project, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to accept the application as complete and schedule the Public Hearing for the October 27, 2021 meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Following discussion regarding the cancellation of the November 2021 meeting due to the Thanksgiving holiday, motion was made by Luke Kumburis,seconded by Lee Gallant, to cancel the November meeting. All in favor. So carried.

With no other business, motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Ben Peacock, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:15PM

A motion was made to adjourn by Ben Peacock, seconded by Lee Gallant. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:47P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M Webber
Secretary