Planning Board – July 2023

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

July 12, 2023

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Tom Jantzen, Ron Miller, Jennifer Phillips, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel. Matthew Griesemer, Attorney for the Town was also in attendance.

After review of the June 14, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes.
All in favor. So carried.

Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Daric Schlessman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9, TAX ID #181-1-12. Larry Saulpaugh and Jennifer Philips recused themselves since they neighbor the project. The Applicant presented the revised maps with required changes. Columbia County Planning Board will need to review the plans at their July 18, 2023 meeting. Signature cards from neighboring property owners need to be submitted. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to recess the Public Hearing until the next Planning Board meeting on August 9, 2023. All in favor. So carried.

Richard Arnstein, 254 Cemetery Road, Tax ID #179.-1-83, came before the Board seeking a Lot line Adjustment of 10 acres, belonging to Phil Gellert. The 10 acres will be added to the 6.18 acres belonging to the Arnstein property, which includes his residence. Motion to waive a public Hearing was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jesse Cutaia. All in favor. So carried. SECRA was read by Matthew Griesemer. Motion for a negative declaration was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Ron Miller. All in favor. So carried. Motion to accept and approve the Lot Line Adjustment, adding the 10 acres to 6.18 acres was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried.

Pamela Haug, Moore Farm LLC, 301 Nevis Road, Tax Map ID #191.1-01-29, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision of 38 acres, subdividing 20 acres from the original parcel. Discussion was held regarding the set back of the existing barn from the roadway. the required setback is 30’. Evidence of setback within 1 year would be needed for a conditional approval from the Planning Board, or a variance from the Clermont ZBA for the setback. Motion to accept the application and schedule a Public Hearing for the August 9, 2023 meeting was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel. All in favor. So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber,
Secretary