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.

 

Also attending: Town Engineer Kenneth Martin, Ken Macica, Anna Macica, Mary Field and Clarence Fosdick.

 

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.

 

Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Patrick Hanehan, and seconded by Robert Park to accept the minutes of the February 27, 2008 meeting as written.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Robert Park – aye, Paul Griffen – abstaining due to absence at last meeting, Robert McConnell – absent, Laurie Griffen – abstaining due to absence at last meeting, Ralph Pascucci – abstaining due to absence at last meeting, Patrick Hanehan – aye, Jennifer Koval – aye. 

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 Applicant’s 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 don’t 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 seller’s agreement to separate it from the house or something.  Patrick Hanehan also stated he didn’t 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

 

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