Town of Catskill Planning Board
Monthly Meeting
May 13, 2008, 7:00 PM
Present: Chairman Daniel Howard-PE, Vice Chairman Peter Gustas, Warren Sheridan, Harry Sacco, Allen Uhler, Jack Rivituso, Larry Federman, Secretary Jennifer Foxe.
Absent: All Present.
Chairman Dan Howard opened the meeting with a moment of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Special Meeting #1
Subdivision SUB-07-2008 Colangelo, Hearts Content Road, Catskill.
The Board discussed the factors on the EAF form Part 2 for Colangelo SUB-07-2008 with all answers being “No.”
Mr. Howard read aloud the SEQR Determination Resolution.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to accept this SEQR Negative Declaration for Colangelo SUB-07-2008, seconded by Mr. Rivituso.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Federman- Aye
Mr. Gustas- Aye
Mr. Howard- Aye
Mr. Rivituso- Aye
Mr. Sacco- Aye
Mr. Sheridan- Aye
Mr. Uhler- Aye
Motion Carried.
With no further business to discuss Mr. Sacco made a motion to close Special Meeting #1, seconded by Mr. Federman.
Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried.
Public Hearing SUB-07-2008:
Chairman Dan Howard opened the Public Hearing for Subdivision SUB-07-2008 Colangelo, Hearts Content Road, Catskill. The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Daily Mail on May 7, 2008 and May 8, 2008.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Catskill Planning Board will hold a public hearing in accordance with Town Law § 276 and the Town of Catskill Subdivision Regulations on May 13, 2008 at 7:10 PM at Town Hall, 439-441 Main Street in the Town of Catskill, to consider a minor 4 lot subdivision of land located on Hearts Content Road proposed by Adam Colangelo, Christine Colangelo, Joseph Colangelo, Kaye Colangelo, and Amber Colangelo. Written and oral comments will be accepted until the close of the public hearing.
Mr. Howard asked if anyone would like to comment on this proposed subdivision.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to close the Public Hearing SUB-07-2008, seconded by Mr. Rivituso.
Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:12 PM.
Minutes of the April 22, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Rivituso made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Sacco.
Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried.
Old Business:
SPR-2-2007 William Walsh, 1113 Main Street , Leeds .
Mr. Howard stated Clough Harbour & Associates researched the number of parking spaces that would be able to support the batting cage business, and they suggested a minimum of fifteen spaces be required. After a review of the parking plan that was submitted, there appears to be sufficient parking available.
Mr. Howard asked Mr. Walsh if he intends to occupy and/or develop the basement of the building.
Mr. Walsh answered no.
Mr. Howard stated the Board received an approval with modifications by the Greene County Planning Board.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to accept the site plan with the conditions that all parking is on-site and any future changes in the use of the building need to be approved through the Site Plan Review process, seconded by Mr. Rivituso.
Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried.
Subdivision SUB-24-2007 Alexander Rifenburg, 31 Foster Road, Catskill.
The Board reviewed additional information with the applicant.
Mr. Howard stated for the applicant to have the property surveyed, and come back before the Board with a survey map. After a review of the information that was submitted, it appears there are no acreage issues, wetlands, steep slopes, or road issues, and the proposed project conforms to the zoning setbacks.
Mr. Rifenburg stated he intends to split the property to sell, and he has no intent on building at this time.
Mr. Federman made a motion to approve the sketch plan for Subdivision SUB-24-2007, seconded by Mr. Sacco.
Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried.
SUB-07-2007 Lucille Bertone, Vosenkill Road , Catskill.
Scott Lane presented the Board with revised plans now including the conditions that were discussed at the last meeting.
Mr. Howard asked for Mr. Lane to obtain final approval from NYS DOH, and then com back to the Board with their final approval.
Subdivision SUB-07-2008 Colangelo, Route 32, Catskill.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to adopt the resolution for SUB-07-2008 Colangelo, seconded by Mr. Uhler.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Federman- Aye
Mr. Gustas- Aye
Mr. Howard- Aye
Mr. Rivituso- Aye
Mr. Sacco- Aye
Mr. Sheridan- Aye
Mr. Uhler- Aye
Motion Carried.
New Business:
Site Plan Review SPR-01-2008 Kevin Gallagher, 4579 Route 32, Catskill.
Scott Lane presented the site plan to the Board for Mr. Gallagher. The applicant proposes to construct an addition of a commercial repair garage for Gallagher’s Garage Inc.
The Board reviewed the site plan. There are missing items that need to be corrected on the site plan, that are required on the site plan review checklist. The project is located near an agricultural district on a State highway which triggers a 239 Review from the Greene County Planning Board.
Mr. Howard stated the proposed project crosses the property lines of two separate parcels that are owned by Mr. Gallagher. The applicant will have to go through the lot line adjustment process under the Town’s subdivision law before the Board can proceed with the Site Plan Review process.
Mr. Lane stated he will contact the applicant.
Special Use Permit SUP-02-2008 John and Michelle Wase, 27 Sunny Valley Road, Catskill.
Mr. Lane presented the site plan for John and Michelle Wase, the applicant proposes to construct a 6 unit apartment facility and provide on site sewer and village water.
Mr. Howard stated the Board needs a letter from the Village of Catskill approving the expanding use of their water.
The Board went through the site plan review checklist and noted a few missing items, that needs to be identified on the plans before the next meeting.
Subdivision SUB-08-2008 George & Mary Playford, 569 Cairo Junction Road, Catskill.
Gary Harvey presented the site plan for George and Mary Playford, the applicant is applying for a minor 2 lot subdivision.
Mr. Howard stated the rear of the property is zoned conservation and there are State Wetlands on the property, the wetlands and buffer zones will need to be delineated. Mr. Howard also stated there is an issue with the shared driveway. Under the Town’s subdivision law shared driveways are not allowed, he explained to Mr. Harvey the Board is currently in the process of reviewing the subdivision law and will likely provide comments in hopes the Town Board will advise the code to allow for shared driveways.
Other Business:
There was discussion amongst the Board regarding their draft recommendations pertaining to the minor subdivision law from the last meeting.
Mr. Sacco made a motion to accept the draft revisions and send them with a cover letter to the Town Board for their review, seconded by Mr. Rivituso.
Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried.
The Board opened the meeting for public comments.
With no further business to discuss Mr. Gustas made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Sheridan.
Ayes 7, Nays 0, Absent 0, Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned 9:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Foxe
Planning Board Secretary
Approved as Amended 5/27/08.
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