Town of Catskill Planning Board
Monthly Meeting
August 26, 2008, 7:00 PM
Present: Chairman Daniel Howard-PE, Vice Chairman Peter Gustas, Warren Sheridan, Jack Rivituso, Larry Federman, Harry~Sacco, Secretary Jennifer Kalb and Patricia Case-Keel.
Absent: Allen Uhler.
Chairman Dan Howard opened the meeting with a moment of silent prayer in memory of Village Planning Board Chair Barbara Margolius and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Minutes of the August 12, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Rivituso made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Sheridan.
6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention, Motioned carried.
New Business:
Special Meeting #1- Complete the Environmental Assessment Form part 2, and adopt the SEQR Determination Resolution.
Subdivision SUB-4-2008 Ronald Smith, 164 Ufferts Road, Catskill.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to declare SEQRA lead agency seconded by Mr. Federman.
6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, Motion Carried.
The Board discussed the factors on the EAF form Part 2 for Ronald Smith SUB-4-2008 with all answers being “No.”
Mr. Howard read aloud the SEQR Determination Resolution.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to adopt the accept this SEQR Negative Declaration Resolution for Ronald Smith SUB-4-2008, seconded by Mr. Federman.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Federman- Aye
Mr. Gustas- Aye
Mr. Howard- Aye
Mr. Rivituso- Aye
Mr. Sacco- Aye
Mr. Sheridan- Aye
Mr. Uhler- Not Present
Motion Carried.
Subdivision SUB-11-2008 Estate of Ronald Roanld Stetkewicz, 374 Foster Road, Catskill.
The Board discussed the factors on the EAF form Part 2 for Ronald Stetkewicz SUB-11-2008 with all answers being “No.”
Mr. Howard read aloud the SEQR Determination Resolution.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to adopt the accept this SEQR Negative Declaration Resolution for Ronald Stetkewicz SUB-11-2008, 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- Not Present
Motion Carried.
With no further business to discuss Mr. Rivituso made a motion to close Special Meeting #1, seconded by Mr. Gustas.
6 Ayes, 0 Nays , 1 absent, Motion Carried.
Public Hearing SUB-4-2008:
Chairman Dan Howard opened the Public Hearing for Subdivision SUB-4-2008 Ronald Smith, 164 Ufferts Road, Catskill. The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Daily Mail on August 20, 2008 and August 22, 2008. The Planning Board Secretary read the Public hearing notice.
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 August 26, 2008 at 7:10 PM at Town Hall, 439-441 Main Street in the Town of Catskill, to consider a minor 2 lot subdivision of land located on 164 Ufferts Road proposed by Ronald Smith. Written and oral comments will be accepted until the close of the public hearing.
Mr. Howard asked three times if anyone would like to comment on the proposed subdivision.
No questions or comments were made.
Mr. Sacco made a motion to close the public hearing Subdivision SUB-4-2008, seconded by Mr. Federman.
6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, Motion Carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:13 PM.
Public Hearing SUB-11-2008:
Chairman Dan Howard opened the Public Hearing for Subdivision SUB-11-2008 Estate of Ronald Stetkewicz, 374 Foster Road, Catskill. The Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Daily Mail on August 20, 2008 and August 22, 2008. The Planning Board Secretary read the Public hearing notice.
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 August 26, 2008 at 7:15 PM at Town Hall, 439-441 Main Street in the Town of Catskill, to consider a minor 2 lot subdivision of land located on 374 Foster Road proposed by Ronald Stetkewicz. Written and oral comments will be accepted until the close of the public hearing.
Mr. Howard asked three times if anyone would like to comment on the proposed subdivision.
No questions or comments were made.
Mr. Gustas made a motion to close the public hearing Subdivision SUB-11-2008, seconded by Mr. Sacco.
6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, Motion Carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:16 PM.
Old Business:
Subdivision- 4-2008 Ronald Smith, 164 Ufferts Road, Catskill.
Mr. Howard read the 2 proposed conditions for approval of the resolution .The first condition concerns wetlands that are on the westerly edge of the property. Within the guidelines of the condition no one can disturb the wetlands without obtaining a necessary permit or approval from the Army Core of Engineers or the NYSDEC. The second condition indicates that on parcel 1A indicated in the plans cannot allow vehicular access to the right of way to Paul Saxe Road (Woods Road as indicated on the plans). The back lot must use an existing right of way through the property. The applicant agreed to the conditions.
Mr. Howard asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board.
No questions or comments were made.
Mr.Gustas made a motion to adopt the resolution to approve for SUB-4-2008 Ronald Smith, seconded by Mr. Sacco.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Federman- Aye
Mr. Gustas- Aye
Mr. Howard- Aye
Mr. Rivituso- Aye
Mr. Sacco- Aye
Mr. Sheridan- Aye
Mr. Uhler- Not Present
Motion Carried.
Subdivision SUB-11-2008 Estate of Roanld Stetkewicz, 374 Foster Road, Catskill.
Mr. Howard briefed the board on the status of Subdivision SUB-11-2008. He had Their will be no proposed conditions for approval of applied to the proposed subdivision. The other board members also had no proposed conditions for approval.
Mr. Howard asked if anyone had any questions or comments.
No question or comments were made.
Mr Gustas made a motion to adopt the resolution to approve SUB-11-2008 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-Absent
Motion Carried.
Mr. Stanzione is the attorney representing the estate of Mr. Stekowitz. Mr. Stanzione approached the Board with a proposal for a lot line adjustment on the properties being subdivided.
Mr. Howard advised stated that Mr. Stanzione and Mr. Stekowitz that they will need to return to the board with a revised plan that will demonstrate the lot line adjustment and then it can be reviewed, and potentially approved along with the revised subdivision. Mr. Stekowitz was advised he only needs to provide one copy of the lot line adjustment to the Planning Board for the project files and then the requisite number of copies of the revised subdivision plan. Mr. Howard indicated all of this would be covered under SUB-11-2008 and that no additional applications
would be required.
Subdivision SUB-13-2008 Paradise lake Inc.,Paradise Lake Road, Catskill
Mr. Der Boghossian is the president of Paradise Lake Inc. Mr. Der Boghossian reviewed with the board plans for the proposed lot line adjustment of the parcel. Mr. Der Boghossian stated that the proposed lot line adjustment is required in order to allow the lot belonging to Mr. Prokop to have access to the Lake.
The Board was in consensus that the proposed lot line adjustment meets the requirements and is favorable to this project.
Mr. Howard stated that since the lot line adjustment involves more than one party, Mr. Der Boghossian will need either a notarized letter from Mr. Prokop indicating that he is in favor of the lot line adjustment which will increase the size of his lot. or someone from the Prokop party will have to attend the next meeting for this Lot line Adjustment. Mr. Der Boghossian needs
to provide to supply the Board with a plan that demonstrates the existing lot line and the proposed lot line.
Other Business:
Mr. Carlson came before the Board to discuss his pending project on Five Mile Woods Road.
Mr. Howard stated for Mr. Carlson to submit his questions in a document along with his plans for the Board to address at the next meeting.
Mr. Carlson had a document with him, presented it to the board, and requested that his questions and comments be read aloud and included with the minutes of the meeting to the Board.
With the Board’s approval, Mr. Howard read aloud Mr. Carlson’s document (See attached).
Mr. Howard stated for the record that Mr. Carlson’s document does not necessarily represent the opinions or decisions of the Planning Board, the board will review the document, and discuss it at the next meeting.
With no further discussion Mr. Gustas made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by Mr. Federman.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia Case-Keel
Planning Board Secretary
Approved as Amended 9/9/08.
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