Planning Board approves two applications at its May meeting
Richard Williams, Chairman of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 at 7:00pm to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
ROLL CALL:
RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR : PRESENT
DALE HOLDERMAN, VICE CHAIR : ABSENT
ADELE DOUGLAS : PRESENT
JOHN KANOZA : PRESENT
MARK LUKENS : PRESENT
MARK ROBINSON : PRESENT
BENJAMIN WRIGHT : PRESENT
KARA MCBRAYER : PRESENT
ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE : PRESENT
APPROVAL OF MARCH & APRIL MINUTES: MOTION: Mr. Robinson moved to approve March Minutes. Second by Mr. Williams.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Wright ~ yes,
Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mr. Lukens to approve April Minutes. Second by Mr. Kanoza.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBDIVISION/MERGE & SEQR: LEEWARD LAMOY
Minor 2 Lot Subdivsion ~ Fuller Rd.
Mr. Williams was assigned to this application. Mr. LaMoy was present and explained his intentions for the subdivision. Mr. LaMoy is seeking to subdivide Parcel #281.-1-28 on Fuller Rd. He intends to sell the lower left proposed lot (approx. 1 acre which is a conforming lot) to Mrs. Cook who owns the adjoining Parcel #281.-1-28.32. This in turn creates a non-conforming lot with the remaining lands (approx. 5 acres w/only 61’ of road frontage). Rather than needing to apply for an Area Variance with the ZBA, Mr. LaMoy intends to deed these remaining lands to his daughter Jacqueline Coons who owns Parcel #293.-1-18.22 which are adjoining and ultimately merge the two parcels.
It was recognized a SEQR is required.
MOTION: Mr. Williams moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mark Lukens.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Wright ~ yes, Mrs. McBrayer ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mrs. McBrayer moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mr. Kanoza.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Wright ~ yes, Mrs. McBrayer ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mr. Williams moved to approve the application with the stipulation that Lot #2 be merged with Jacqueline Coons’ parcel and new deeds are to be submitted to Mr. Murnane for review prior to recording with Clinton County Clerk’s Office. Second by Mr. Wright.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Wright ~ yes, Mrs. McBrayer ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
2. SITE PLAN REVIEW: ST. AUGUSTINE’S/ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
Site Plan Review ~ Patent Rd.
Mr. Robinson and Mrs. McBrayer were assigned to this application. It was recognized the applicant appeared before the ZBA for an Expansion/Change of a Nonconforming Use for approval to erect a 24’ x 24’ structure over the existing shrine to protect it from the elements. That request was granted. It was also noted the APA did not require a permit for this project. Father Shnob was present and explained the project. There were no concerns noted. The importance of downward cast lighting was discussed. Father Shnob stated they intend to continue to use the lights that are currently being used.
It was recognized a SEQR is required.
MOTION: Mr. Williams moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mrs. McBrayer.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Wright ~ yes, Mrs. McBrayer ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mr. Kanoza.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Wright ~ yes, Mrs. McBrayer ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mrs. McBrayer moved to approve the application. Second by Mr. Lukens.
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Wright ~ yes, Mrs. McBrayer ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
The new application was discussed and all agreed it would be implemented and will be presented to the Town Board for approval. Mr. Robinson stated the sign for High Peaks Storage was still located on Bear Swamp Rd. Mr. Slycord noted it and stated he would look into it.
CEO REPORT:
The new CEO, Frank Slycord was introduced and made some positive comments about how things are running very smoothly in the Codes Office and is pleased to be the CEO.
The Permit Monthly Report and Open Projects Report were made available to the Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. McBrayer moved for adjournment.
All so moved.
Date filed with Town Clerk: 5/16/11 ~ Draft
Approved: 7/13/11
Posted: July 15th, 2011 under Planning Board News.