Planning Board – November 2022

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

November 9, 2022

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 19 2022 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Tom Jantzen, Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jesse Cutaia, Mary Howard and Nathan Hempel. Scott Owen, Attorney for the Town, was also in attendance.

After review of the October 12, 2022 minutes, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for the Nesel project. All in favor. So carried.

Jeanette and Dennis Nesel, Germantown Beer Farm, 320 County Route 6, Tax ID #190.-1-8-200, came before the Board seeking to add a tasting room to an existing barn. Revision was made to the site plan, adding a fence and moving the parking area to the front. The neighbors were in agreement with the revisions. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen to close the Public Hearing, return to the regular meeting and to accept the application as complete. All in favor. So carried.
Scot Owen, Town Attorney, read SEQRA. Mitigating factors are as follows:
a) 6’ high fence, not to exceed 8’ high.
b) Hours of operation Thursday-Sunday, 1pm-7pm
c) Food Truck hours 2pm-7pm
d) Music will end one hour before closing time
Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to declare a negative impact. All in favor. So carried. Motion to approve the application as written was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Tom Jantzen. All in favor. So carried.

Franz Safford, 40 Langridge Road, Tax Map ID #201.-1-26.121, #201.-1-26.112, represented by Jeremy Franz, came before the Board regarding ground mount solar panels. Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to accept the application contingent on the lot line adjustment, deed description, and a new survey. All in favor. So carried. Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to set the Public Hearing for December 14, 2022. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlesselman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9, Tax ID #181.0-1-12, came before the Board seeking the requirements for a distillery. The Applicant will return with further information

ELP Roe Jan Solar Project, Mill Road, Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to grant a 6 month extension to the ELP solar project located on Mill Road. Further extension requests will require an appearance before the Board.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:05pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary