TOWN OF SARATOGA
PLANNING BOARD
DRAFT MINUTES
March 26, 2008
- 7:30 PM
Chairman
Ian Murray called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
Planning
Clerk Linda McCabe called the roll.
Chairman Ian Murray present, Ralph Pascucci present, Paul Griffen
present, Robert Park present, Laurie Griffen present, Patrick Hanehan
present, Robert McConnell absent, and Alternate Jennifer Koval present.
Chairman Ian Murray made a motion, seconded by Patrick
Hanehan, to elevate Alternate Jennifer Koval to full Board Member due to the
absence of Robert McConnell. Chairman
Ian Murray aye, Robert Park aye, Paul Griffen aye, Robert McConnell
absent, Ralph Pascucci aye, Laurie Griffin aye, Patrick Hanehan aye.
Carried 6 0.
Carried 4 - 0.
Order of Business:
Lot-Line
Adjustment
Mark and Terri Collins
152 Rucky Tuck Rd.
Stillwater, NY 12170
S/B/L 194-2-2.211,
2.212 Rural
The
Applicants propose a lot-line adjustment between lot 1 and lot 2 of their minor
subdivision, which was approved by this Planning Board in July 2004. The Applicants are selling lot 1, (their
residence), and the buyer has rendered an offer pending the perfection of the
lot-line. They would like to add 0.49±
acres to lot 1, by altering the location of the westerly boundary line to
include the gazebo area as shown on the survey. The change in frontage and area is within the current zoning
regulations for this area. Tabled until next month.
Sketch Plan
Kevin Van Buren Estate of
Thomas W. Reed
5 Samspring Dr. P.O. Box 248
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Victory
Mills, NY 12884
S/B/L 168-3-9 Conservancy
Applicant proposes
to subdivide 2.2+/- acres from a 5.9+/- acre parcel, located at 771 Rt. 29 next
to the county sandpit, for a single family residence. Tabled at Applicants
request.
Subdivision
Anna M. Macica # 08-02
1124 Rt. 29
Schuylerville,
NY 12871
S/B/L 156-3-12
Rural Residential
Applicant proposes
to subdivide 60,840 sq. ft. parcel, with the existing house at the center, from
a 23+/- acre farm parcel. This parcel
is located at the northwest corner intersection of Rt. 29 and Grange Hall
Rd. Public Hearing
Ken Macica appeared before the Board on behalf of the Applicant. Chairman Ian Murray stated that Jim Vianna came before the Board last month on behalf of this Applicant and all questions were answered at that time. This is an existing residence that has been here for a number of years, so there is no need for perc testing or soil engineering. Ken Macica reiterated for the Board that they are separating this parcel for estate planning and the rest of the farm will be incorporated in the future. Chairman Ian Murray questioned if the corn maze is on the same deed as the farm and Ken Macica said yes it is. Laurie Griffin asked if this subdivision will have a separate deed and again Ken Macica answered yes. Chairman Ian Murray explained he had spoken with Jim Vianna last month and told him it is great to see this business expanding, but the Board would like to see a site plan for the other site. He told Ken Macica they dont need another special use permit since they already have one for the corn maze, but after the Board gets through with this, they would like him to get working on that site plan. Ken Macica asked what that requires, and Chairman Ian Murray explained just a rough layout like Jim Vianna did with this; identify the greenhouses, the curb cut for the road, parking and things like that. Ken Macica agreed.
Chairman Ian Murray asked if
there were any questions from the Board.
Patrick Hanehan questioned if the driveway for the agricultural lot
should be separated from the one for the house. Chairman Ian Murray asked if he
meant putting a berm area in there and he answered yes. Chairman Ian Murray stated he did not think
that was necessary, continuance will be the same operator/same owner. If they were to sell it then it might be a
stipulation in the sellers agreement to separate it from the house or
something. Patrick Hanehan also stated
he didnt see the Right to Farm statement on the map and thinks it should be on
there. Chairman Ian Murray and Town
Engineer Ken Martin agreed.
Ken Macica provided Clerk Linda McCabe with proof of
neighbor notifications.
On March 13, 2008 a letter was sent to the Town of
Northumberland notifying them of this Public Hearing and we have received no
correspondence from them concerning this subdivision.
Proof of Notice
having been furnished by newspaper on March 17, 2008, Chairman Ian Murray
opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
No interested parties came forward for or against. Chairman Ian Murray closed the Public
Hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Chairman Ian Murray
read the letter from the Saratoga County Planning Board indicating no significant
County wide or intercommunity impact; decision approved.
Paul Griffen read
the short form EAF, line by line, which was completed by the Board. Chairman
Ian Murray made a motion, seconded by Ralph Pascucci, to accept the documents as presented, to declare the SEQR review
complete and to make a Negative Declaration. Chairman Ian Murray aye, Robert Park aye, Patrick
Hanehan aye, Paul Griffen aye, Robert McConnell absent, Laurie Griffen
aye, Ralph Pascucci aye, Jennifer Koval - aye. Carried 7-0
Robert Park made a motion, seconded by Laurie Griffin, to grant the subdivision on condition of the Right to Farm/Ag Data statement being placed on the survey map and final review by Town Engineer Ken Martin. Chairman Ian Murray aye, Robert Park aye, Patrick Hanehan aye, Paul Griffen aye, Robert McConnell absent, Ralph Pascucci aye, Laurie Griffen aye, Jennifer Koval aye. Carried 7 0 Granted
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:46 p.m. by Paul
Griffin, and seconded by Ralph Pascucci. Chairman Ian Murray aye, Robert
Park aye, Laurie Griffin aye, Paul Griffen aye, Ralph Pascucci aye,
Patrick Hanehan aye, Robert McConnell absent, Jennifer Koval aye. Carried
7 0
Old Business: None
New Business: None
The next meeting
will be April 23, 2008
Respectfully
submitted,
Linda
McCabe
Planning
Clerk