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TOWN OF BERNE
PLANNING BOARD
P.O. Box 57
Berne, NY 12023
Date: March 20, 2008
Present: Gerard Chartier, Chairman; Tim
Lippert; Katherine Hill-Brown, Alan Rockmore. Mike Vincent and Wayne Emory
were not in attendance.
Guests: Bill Berdan of Buckman & Whitbeck;
Melissa Skinner; Alan Skinner; Glenn Paris; Tom DellaRocco; Fred Baron;
Anita Miller; Debbie Carney.
Mr. Chartier called the meeting to order
at 7:36 p.m. and the minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed. Mr.
Rockmore asked if a separate application for the Paris subdivision was filed
and the secretary replied that it was. He also questioned the wording
regarding the Baron subdivision as to the application being a major or minor
subdivision. But it was clarified that it would be a minor subdivision.
Mr. Rockmore then made a motion to accept the minutes, Mr. Lippert seconded
and all were in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
Paris/DellaRocco
– 1174 Bradt Hollow Road; Parcel Id. No. 77-1-11.1; No. 77-1-11.2; No.
77-1-12; and 78-2-21.1
A new survey map was done on Mr. Paris’
land for the purpose of the sale to Mr. DellaRocco. Mr. Berdan of Buckman &
Whitbeck explained the new map to the board members. A new deed has been
drawn to combine two parcels of land.
Mr. Rockmore asked if the previous
application that Mr. Paris submitted was completed. It was stated that the
process was completed, but the map had not been filed. Thus, a revised map
with a new revision date and removal of the 99-year restriction would be
presented to the Planning Board for review and approval. It was agreed that
this matter would be handled as a minor modification to the original
approval, and the revised plat could be filed with the County Clerk after
Planning Board approval.
Mr. Lippert asked if the adjacent
landowners would object to the second subdivision. It was stated that there
have been no objections so far, which has been discussed with some of the
abutters.
Mr. Berdan stated that he has recently
walked and marked the property. A site visit has been scheduled for
Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. This matter will be put on the next
agenda.
Evangel Church
– 1425 Helderberg Trail, Parcel Id. No. 70.-3-27
Debbie Carney represented the Church at
the meeting. Letters were received from the Ambulance, Fire Department and
County Health Department. (Letters are in file.) The letter from the
Ambulance company was addressed, as they stated they would not cross the
bridge with an ambulance because of safety concerns. Ms. Carney stated that
she is meeting with David Tiffany, the Captain of the ambulance company to
discuss a way to work around this.
Mr. Chartier read part of the EAF
pertaining to the purpose of the application. The Special Use Permit
requested is for renovations only, with the work crew totaling no more than
40 residents. Ms. Brown questioned the number of full occupancy and it was
stated that, for this application, it would mean a total of 40 people,
limited to the dormitory building.
The process for approving the permit was
discussed among the members and the Planning Board would complete the site
plan review, and make recommendations, but the Zoning Board would hold the
public hearing and decide any special conditions of approval. Members
agreed to complete the SEQR review at the next meeting.
A site review has been scheduled for
Monday, March 31, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. This matter will be put on the next
agenda.
Anthony
– 132 East Hill Rd., Parcel Id. No. 112-1-27
Mr. Jeffers, Code Enforcement Officer,
stated he has spoken to Counsel and Mr. Anthony will be served with papers
and a court date will be pending.
Keyes
– 1207 Switzkill Rd., Parcel Id. No. 102-1-12
This matter is being discussed between Mr.
Crosier and Counsel and will be left open until proper procedure is decided.
Baron
– 797 Gifford Hollow Rd., Parcel Id. No. 102.-1-14.100
Mr. Baron presented a rough sketch which
outlined the four lots that Mr. Baron would like to subdivide. The board
examined the sketch and discussed the road frontage for each parcel and all
the issues looked clean. There was discussion regarding road frontage on
the lot containing Mr. Baron’s house and it was decided that it met
requirements. Mr. Lippert asked if there were any wetland restrictions to
which Mr. Baron replied no. Drainage patterns and impact on the Switzkill
are possible limitations.
Mr. Lippert suggested that a survey map be
drawn by Buckman & Whitbeck showing the new lots. Mr. Baron will contact
the board when this is ready.
NEW BUSINESS
Skinner
– Turner Road
Mr. & Mrs. Skinner would like to construct
a 24’ x 30’ pole barn on their property located on Turner Road at Route
443. Mr. Skinner stated that he needs a storage area and place to work on
his cars and motorcycles. Mr. Skinner presented a sketch of his property
showing that this is the only place he could build this barn. They are
requesting a 25- foot variance to the set back on Turner Road.
The board recommended that Mr. Skinner
mark the outline of the proposed barn on the property and mark the property
boundaries. A site visit has been scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2008 at
10:30 a.m. This matter will be addressed at the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Brown stated that there is a maximum
of $3,000 available for playground equipment at the Town Park. She felt
that equipment should be targeted towards preschool children, i.e. increase
the sand box, digger for sand box, animals on springs, seesaws, and benches
for the parents, etc. Mr. Chartier suggested that Ms. Brown contact the
equipment distributors to see if there are lower prices available on State
Contract. Ms. Brown will check into new prices and a memo will be send to
the Town Board and Clerk with a recommendation.
Mr. Chartier asked if everyone received
the memo regarding the preliminary draft of the Wind Energy Facilities
Ordinance. It was discussed that a public meeting should be held by the
Planning Board and Conservation Board to gather input from the public. Mr.
Chartier will revise the transmittal memo and check with Ms. Schwendeman to
see if we are ready to submit our preliminary draft to the Town Board.
A Town Board workshop meeting will be held
on March 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. with Nan Stolzenberg to discuss the update of
the 1992 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Agriculture & Markets website has
a page regarding funding opportunities. If the Town wanted to apply for the
farmland protection grant, it would take several hours to draft the
application. They do offer up to $25,000 or 75% of the eligible cost for
the drafting of the protection plan. Last year, all towns that applied were
approved. Mr. Chartier will bring this matter up at the workshop. He will
also email Ms. Stolzenberg’s proposal to the Planning Board members for
their review.
The Hudsonia meeting on April 28, 2008
conflicts with a court hearing and Mr. Lippert will look for an alternate
place to hold meeting.
There being no further business, Mr.
Rockmore made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Lippert seconded and the meeting
was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anita C. Clayton
Secretary
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Berne,
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