Town of Catskill Planning Board
Monthly Meeting
November 27, 2007, 7:00 PM
Present: Chairman Daniel Howard-PE, Vice Chairman Peter Gustas, Warren Sheridan, Allen Uhler, Larry Federman, Jack Rivituso, Secretary Jennifer Foxe.
Absent: Harry Sacco.
Chairman Dan Howard opened the meeting with a moment of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Minutes of the October 16, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Gustas made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Federman.
Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1, Motion Carried.
Minutes of the October 30, 2007 special meeting were reviewed. Mr. Gustas made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Rivituso.
Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1, Motion Carried.
Old Business:
SPR-3-2006 Kaaterskill Care and Associates,161 Jefferson Heights , Catskill.
Mr. Bianchino of Clough Harbour & Associates gave an update on the proposed project.
Mr. Bianchino stated SEQR notifications were sent out back in March of 2007, there was a discrepancy in the EAF, which is now amended. New SEQR notices were re-circulated in October of 2007 and there were no negative responses received.
Mr. Howard stated at the Public Hearing for SPR-3-2006 there were public comments that were received, regarding the parking situation during and after the construction process. The Board would like to see an overall parking plan for the proposed project showing the existing spaces, the total number of lots and combined lots, at this time there is no barriers in place showing the designated parking for the facilities.
Ernest Gailor stated a sign can be proposed to designate parking only for Kaaterskill Care and the nursing home.
Mr. Howard stated the Board is not comfortable there is enough sufficient parking there, at this time it is a full parking lot, and there is a three story senior housing facility coming in.
Ernest Gailor stated they cannot address parking for other establishments outside of their property. This revised plan has addressed all of the parking concerns, a parking analysis was conducted for the nursing home on the new facility and it is clearly shown there is enough parking available. They have no intentions of offering parking to anyone else not using the site. Another alternative is policing the lot and issuing stickers on the cars. The new parking lot will be developed first before the new building is in place. Mr. Gailor also proposed their portion of Sunrise Avenue be a one way street only with “Do Not Enter” signs.
Mr. Howard stated the Board is looking at making it an exit only.
Mr. Greco is the property owner of SRA Properties LLC expressed concerns with the construction activity that it will not impact the integrity of their property, the use of the right of way access and lighting. Mr. Greco added he obtained all the information pertaining to the proposed project through a FOIL request through the Town Clerk, Mr. Greco’s engineer reviewed the information and submitted a report for the file.
Mr. Howard stated for the plans to be revised regarding Sun Rise Avenue, and submitting a finalized parking plan.
There was no further discussion on this proposed project.
Subdivision SUB-7-2007 Lucille Bertone, Vosenkill Road, Catskill.
Mr. Bianchino gave an update on the proposed project.
Mr. Bianchino stated there were comments received from DEC regarding potential impacts. The applicant will need to contact the involved agencies in response to their comments.
Mr. Howard stated the intent to declare lead agency notices have been submitted and the 30 day time period has elapsed without any involved agencies indicating a desire to be lead agent.
Mr. Rivituso made a motion to declare lead agency on the project, seconded by Mr. Federman.
Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1, Motion Carried.
The Board is waiting on a complete submittal from the applicant, before a public hearing can be set.
Subdivision SUB-6-2007 Volosk, Cauterskill Road, Catskill.
The applicant was not present; the project will be addressed at the next scheduled meeting.
Subdivision SUB-20-2007 (Major 18 Lots) Robert Koechel, Bogart Road, Palenville.
There was discussion on the comments received from the Town’s attorneys regarding the proposed project. However, the applicant was not present at the meeting. The engineer Paul Tillmann was present during the discussion.
Mr. Howard stated a motion was passed at last month’s meeting for the Town’s attorneys to brief the Board with their initial review with the applicant is present or not. If the applicant is not present a copy of the comments will be provided to the applicant by the attorneys. The Board expresses an interest in receiving continuous updates aside from letters at each meeting.
Following the briefing written comments will be transmitted to the applicant.
Mr. Federman suggested a site visit by the Board will be essential.
Subdivision SUB-23-2007 Emil & Merry Muzzi, 341 Malden Ave. Palenville.
Scott Lane is the engineer representing the proposed project.
Mr. Lane stated there have been two revisions on the plans. At the last meeting there was discussion with regards to the Old Red Gravel Road, the lot line was moved below Old Red Gravel Road and the road will not be touched. The lot that is being created now is just the cabin and the bar it will not touch the road. On regards to the structures on the property they are pre-existing and nothing will be constructed. The lot is being split off strictly for family use.
Mr. Howard and the Board reviewed the sketch plan presented by Mr. Quinn Lane to ensure all required items were noted.
Mr. Howard stated for the right of way identified on the plans, also the names and addresses of abutting neighbors.
Mr. Rivituso made a motion to declare lead agency on the project, seconded by Mr. Sheridan.
Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1, Motion Carried.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to hold a special meeting for purposes of conducting regular business and public hearing, seconded by Mr. Federman.
Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1, Motion Carried
The Public Hearing was set for December 11, 2007 starting at 7:00 PM.
Subdivision SUB-14-2007 Charles Quinn, Pennsylvania Ave, Palenville.
Mr. Howard stated at last month’s meeting there were some missing items on the site plan that needed to be revised.
The Board and the applicant reviewed the changes to the plan. The missing items are now identified.
The applicant submitted a typed list of deed restrictions which include: no trailer or double wide homes, and add a 200 ft shale extension with coldasac.
Mr. Howard stated the Town subdivision law states all roads must be constructed to the Town of Catskill’s specifications which require the roadway to be paved.
Mr. Quinn stated he was not aware of the specifications, and he is not sure if he will proceed with the application at this time.
Subdivision SUB-21-2007 B&B Management Services, LLC 5207 Route 32, Catskill.
Paul Tillman is the engineer representing B&B Management, stated the project is not prepared for review at this time; the project will be addressed at the next scheduled meeting.
New Business:
Subdivision SUB-24-2007 Alexander Rifenburg, 31 Foster Road, Catskill.
Mr. Rifenburg is applying for a minor 2 lot subdivision. At this time the applicant does not have a surveyor or engineer for the proposed project, a sketch plan was submitted for the Board to review.
Mr. Howard stated as the project proceeds the Board will need to see a more identified plan showing all the lots and roads. There was a question regarding the lot sizes on the property meeting setback requirements, Mr. Howard suggested for the applicant contact a surveyor to attend to the proposed project.
Subdivision SUB-25-2007 Mohammad Anisuzzaman, Mountain Turnpike, Catskill.
Mr. Anisuzzaman is applying for a minor 4 lot subdivision.
The Board reviewed the plan submitted. There was some discussion regarding the road and the surrounding lots.
Mr. Howard suggested for the applicant to contact his engineer and research the deeds to identify the roads and ownership of Mountain Turnpike.
Subdivision SUB-26-2007 Country Woodlands LLC, 50 Otis Drive, Palenville.
Paul Tillmann is representing Country Woodlands LLC, for a lot line adjustment.
Mr. Howard stated the Board is requesting a letter on record that states Michael Carlson is authorizing to represent Country Woodlands LLC.
The Board reviewed the plans with the Engineer, to ensure the lot meets minimum setback requirements.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Rivituso made a motion to accept the lot line adjustment with the conditions the Town receive a letter from Gary Carlson advising the Town he is accepting the 5 acres of land from Country Woodlands LLC as part of this lot line adjustment, seconded by Mr. Gustas.
Ayes 5, Nays 0, Absent 1, Abstained 1 ( Larry Federman), Motion Carried.
Subdivision SUB-27-2007 Floyd & Linda Mower, 136 Stony Brook Road, Palenville.
Mr. Mower is applying for a lot line adjustment.
The Board reviewed the site plan.
Mr. Howard stated the Board’s concern is there is a large size lot and a chunk of the lot is listed Federal Wetlands. Since there are wetlands present the project will possibly go through the SEQR process, and naming the project a 3 lot minor. Mr. Howard suggested for the applicant to review the subdivision regulations for a minor subdivision.
Subdivision SUB-28-2007 Eugene Galusha, 325 Hamburg Road, Catskill.
Mr. Galusha is applying for a lot line adjustment.
The Board reviewed the site plan with the applicant to ensure the lot line adjustment would meet minimum lot requirement.
Mr. Howard stated the property is zoned Rural Residential Agricultural (RA) the minimum requirement is 1.5 acres per lot. There are existing lots that predated zoning that don’t meet minimum, however through the lot line adjustment and subdivision process the Board is not allowed to create sub standard lot sizes.
Other Business:
A memo was sent to the Board on November 27, 2007 from the Assessor’s office regarding combined parcel and subsequent splits. In the memo the Assessor requested for the Board to address whether the split of such parcels combined for tax purposes would fall under the restrictions of the subdivision regulations and if it is subject to approval by the Planning Board.
Open discussion ensued amongst the Board.
Mr. Howard stated it would fall under a subdivision and would be subject to approval by the Board, and minimum acreage requirements would have to be met to comply with zoning.
Planning Board member Allen Uhler is up for re-appointment; his current appointment to the Board expires on December 31, 2007.
Mr. Sheridan made a motion to recommend to the Town Board to re-appoint Allen Uhler to another term on the Planning Board, seconded by Mr. Gustas.
Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1, Motion Carried.
With no further business to discuss Mr. Sheridan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Gustas.
Ayes 6, Nays 0, Absent 1, Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned 9:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Foxe
Planning Board Secretary
Approved as Amended 12/11/07
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