Zoning Board of Appeals – May 2023

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

May 24, 2023

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. 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, April 26, 2023. A motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the April 2023 minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Daric Schlessman, Van Burnt Stillhouse, 1931 Route 9,
TAX ID#181-1-12, came before the Board seeking a Use Variance and a Special Use Permit. The primary use would be a distillery. The Special Use Permit would be for a venue of a Tasting Room. The Use Variance would be for a secondary use, currently being used as a warehouse. Motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to accept the Use Variance Application as complete. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to accept the Special Use Permit Application as complete. All in favor. So carried. A site visit date and time will be determined. Motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Luke Kumburis, to schedule a public hearing for the next ZBA meeting. All in favor. So carried.

Discussion was held by the ZBA members regarding modifications for the Special Use Permit for Southward Event Venue, which were approved by the Planning Board, without contact or approval from the ZBA. A letter will be sent to the Town Board regarding this approval, which was not within the procedures established by the Town of Clermont.

With no other business, motion was made by Luke Kumburis, seconded by Ben Peacock, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary