TOWN OF SARATOGA

PLANNING BOARD

MINUTES - DRAFT

December 19, 2006 - 7:30 PM

 

 

Chairman Ian Murray called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

 

Planning Clerk Catherine Cicero called the roll.  Chairman Ian Murray – present, Ralph Pascucci – absent (Mr. Pascucci arrived at 7:55 p.m.), Paul Griffen – present, Robert Park – present, Laurie Griffen – absent, Patrick Hanehan – absent (Mr. Hanehan arrived at 7:39 p.m.), and Robert McConnell – present. 

Also attending: Town Supervisor Tom Wood, Town Engineer Kenneth Martin, and many interested members of the public (Sign-In Sheet on file in the Minute Book). 

 

Approval of Minutes: All Board members present had read the minutes of the November 29, 2006 meeting. A motion was made by Robert Park, seconded by Robert McConnell, to accept the minutes of November 29, 2006 as written. Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Robert Park – aye, Paul Griffen – aye, and Robert McConnell – aye. Carried 4 – 0.

 

Order of Business:

 

Subdivisions

 

Saratoga Builders, LLC, Applicant               Valente Realty Partners, Owner

8 Campion Lane                                             315 Partition St.

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866             Rensselaer, NY 12144

S/B/L 155.-1-27.1&3 Rural Residential

 

Returning Applicant proposes a conservation subdivision consisting of 39 building lots on 80.41+/- acres.  39.11+/- acres of open space has been set aside, which will include 27.14+/-acres to be donated to the Town, 1.05+/- acres for the Quaker Springs Fire District, and 10.92 +/- acres of greenspace.  The proposed subdivision would be located at the intersection of NYS Rte 29 and Louden Road. 

 

Sam Palazzole and Mike Brooks appeared on behalf of the Applicant, explaining updates to the application. Mr. Palazzole reported that he has received a response from NYS DOH and that the name of the proposed development will be Schuyler Pointe.

 

Chairman Ian Murray read three letters pertaining to the intersection of Louden Road and NYS Rte 29. In the first letter, Town Supervisor Tom Wood requested that the State review the safety aspects of the intersection, and the other two letters are in response to that request. The State determined that, based on its accident history, a realignment of the intersection was not necessary.  The letters are included in the permanent file in this matter.

 

Chairman Ian Murray noted a typographical correction on the re-vegetation plan, which now reads that one deciduous and one evergreen tree will be planted, rather than “or”.

 

Town Engineer Kenneth Martin stated that he will draft a letter stating that the Town will not take over the internal road until after construction is complete. 

 

Chairman Ian Murray stated the Planning Board reviewed the SEQR aspects of this application at its workshop meeting on December 7 and asked the Board if there were any further questions.  There were none.  Chairman Ian Murray made a motion, seconded by Patrick Hanehan, to accept the documents as presented, declare the SEQR review complete, and to make a negative declaration.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Robert Park – aye, Paul Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – aye, and Robert McConnell – aye. Carried 5 – 0.

Robert Park made a motion to accept the application as presented, pending a final review by Town Engineer Kenneth Martin. The motion was seconded by Patrick Hanehan.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Robert Park – aye, Paul Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – aye, and Robert McConnell – aye. Carried 5 – 0.  GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS

 

Douglas Lafferty, Applicant

407 County Route 68

Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

S/B/L 168.-2-55 Rural

 

Returning Applicant proposes to subdivide a 4.0+/- acre lot from a 10.809+/- parcel for a possible future residence. 

 

Mr. Lafferty addressed the Board, and handed out copies of a new survey to the Board members, noting that the boundary has shifted slightly to allow him to keep the existing hedgerow on his own property.  The proposed subdivision will remain 4 acres in size, and the road frontage will remain the same.  He added that all the information requested by the Board at his last appearance has been incorporated on the survey map.

 

Chairman Ian Murray noted that the maximum grade proposed for the driveway is 10%, which will necessitate a lot of cutting into the slope.  Mr. Murray added that he likes the site of the proposed driveway.

 

Chairman Ian Murray stated his concern that the proposed septic design is too generic for the site.  Town Engineer Kenneth Martin questioned its placement, saying that Mr. Lafferty would have to get DOH approval for the septic design due to a 15% slope.  He recommended that it be moved to a flat area, which will require another deep pit and perc test. Chairman Ian Murray and Town Engineer Kenneth Martin suggested that both the house and the septic system be moved to a different site, which they indicated on the map.  Chairman Ian Murray stated that the septic system would have to be redesigned based on the existing soil conditions.

 

Mr. Lafferty requested that Town Engineer Kenneth Martin set up a convenient time to look at the property with him.

 

Proof of notice having been furnished by newspaper on December 12, 2006, Chairman Ian Murray opened the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m., asking that anyone having comments provide their name and state whether they were for or against the proposal.

 

Richard Reuther—Said that he is okay with a one house subdivision, but would be against more than one.  Mr. Lafferty said he has no problems with putting a deed restriction on the property.

Marilyn Zaborek—Recited a list of land constraints regarding development within the Town.

 

Everyone wishing to speak having done so, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m.

 

Chairman Ian Murray asked the Board if there were any further questions.  There were none.

RETURNING

 

Sketch-Plans

 

MKN Development, LLC, Applicant

c/o Jones Ferradino

68 West Avenue

Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

S/B/L 206-1-34 Rural

 

Applicant proposes a 16 residence Planned Unit Subdivision (PUD) on an 84.83+/- acre parcel on Brown Road.  Stephanie Ferradino, Attorney; Jason Tommell, of Tommell Associates; and John Muse, Architect, appeared on behalf of the Applicant.

 

Ms. Ferradino stated that the Applicant had no formal presentation to make.

 

Chairman Ian Murray stated that he has proposed a memorandum to the Town Board, which includes suggestions for the PUD legislation.  He asked the other Board members if they had anything further to add to the memorandum.

 

Paul Griffin asked if there were any neighbor concerns that should be dealt with here.  Chairman Ian Murray responded that stormwater management and any other issues would be dealt with at a later date.

 

Chairman Ian Murray then read the memorandum that will be sent to the Town Board.  The memorandum is included in the permanent file of this application.

 

Chairman Ian Murray asked the Board if there were any further questions.  There were none.

 

Chairman Ian Murray made a motion to make a positive recommendation to the Town Board, stating that this is a good model for the Town and that it’s a shame that the Board doesn’t see more of this type of project.  The motion was seconded by Ralph Pascucci.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Robert Park – aye, Paul Griffen – aye, Ralph Pascucci – aye, Patrick Hanehan – aye, and Robert McConnell – aye. Carried 6 – 0. 

REFERRED TO THE TOWN BOARD WITH A POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL

 

Arthur Kemmet, Applicant

183 River Road

Schuylerville, NY  12871

S/B/L 209.13-1-17 Conservancy

 

Returning Applicant is proposing a four lot subdivision on a 22.91+/- acre parcel situated primarily between NYS Rte 4 and River Road.  The parcel straddles Rte 4 and has additional frontage on Wilbur Road.

There was a brief discussion regarding the submitted material, but because no one appeared on behalf of the Applicant, Ralph Pascucci made a motion, seconded by Robert Park, to table the matter. Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Robert Park – aye, Paul Griffen – aye, Ralph Pascucci – aye, Patrick Hanehan – aye, and Robert McConnell – aye. Carried 6 – 0.  TABLED

 

Schuylerville Central School, Applicant

14 Spring St.

Schuylerville, NY  12871

S/B/L 157-1-54 Rural Residential

 

Applicant proposes to subdivide a 1.62+/- acre lot from a 73.967+/- acre parcel to be used for a single family residence.  The proposed subdivision is located on the west side of Route 4, 600 feet north of the Schuylerville Village limits.

 

Terry Humiston, Surveyor, appeared on behalf of the Applicant, stating that the proposal is now for a lot-line adjustment, and that once the lot-line adjustment is made, the new owner, Terra Firm, LLC, will file an application for a subdivision.  The lot-line adjustment follows the same line as that proposed in the subdivision filing.

 

Ralph Pascucci made a motion, seconded by Robert Park, to approve the lot-line adjustment.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Robert Park – aye, Paul Griffen – aye, Ralph Pascucci – aye, Patrick Hanehan – aye, and Robert McConnell – aye. Carried 6 – 0.  APPROVED

 

Special Use Permits

 

SBA Network Services, Inc., Applicant

5900 Broken Sound Parkway, NW

Boca Raton, FL  33487-2797

S/B/L 169-1-64 Rural

 

Returning Applicant is seeking a special use permit to construct an unmanned telecommunications facility on Hayes Road consisting of a 195’ monopole tower with provisions for up to five future wireless telecommunications providers on the tower and space at the tower base for antennas and equipment.  The proposed tower site property is owned by the Town of Saratoga. 

TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT

 

SBA Network Services, Inc., Applicant

5900 Broken Sound Parkway, NW

Boca Raton, FL  33487-2797

S/B/L 183-1-49 Rural

 

Returning Applicant is seeking a special use permit to construct an unmanned telecommunications facility in Coveville consisting of a 150’ monopole tower with provisions for up to five future wireless telecommunications providers on the tower and space at the tower base for antennas and equipment.  The proposed tower site property is owned by Victor and Janine Gennett. 

TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT

 

 

Old Business:

The December 14, 2006 opinion from the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department of the Appellate Division, was passed out to the Board members.  The decision affirmed the Planning Board’s granting of the Southard Road subdivision.

 

New Business:

Marilyn Zaborek raised a question regarding the Town’s responsibility for the condition of the road at the Burgoyne Estates development.  Town Engineer Kenneth Martin explained that the Town does not take final acceptance for maintenance of such roads, with the exception of snow removal, until all construction is complete.  Ms. Zaborek requested that the Planning Board review the Stormwater Management Plan for that development.

 

In response to a question from the Board, Chairman Ian Murray explained that no public hearing is necessary for approval of a lot-line adjustment.

 

A motion to adjourn was made at 8.49 p.m. by Ian Murray, and seconded by Paul Griffen. Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Paul Griffen – aye, Robert Park – aye, Patrick Hanehan – aye, Ralph Pascucci – aye, and Robert McConnell – aye. Carried 6 – 0.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Catherine E. Cicero

Planning Clerk

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