TOWN OF SARATOGA

PLANNING BOARD DRAFT MINUTES*

 

August 28, 2019

 

Chairman Ian Murray called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

Planning Clerk Linda McCabe called the roll: Chairman Ian Murray – present, Laurie

Griffen – present, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – present,

Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - present, Christopher Koval - present.

 

Also attending:  Gil Albert, Chris Payant, David Reulet, Tom Carringi and Garry Robinson.  (Sign-in sheet is on file in the Clerk's office)

 

A motion was made by Robert McConnell seconded by Christopher Koval, to accept the meeting minutes of July 24, 2019 as written.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Laurie Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – aye, Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - aye, Christopher Koval - aye. 

Carried  5 - 0

Approved

 

Prior to hearing the first application, Chairman Ian Murray stated he didn't know if everyone knew, but he wanted to take a moment to honor and say thank you to someone we recently lost, a person who did a great deal of good service and support to this town, Stephen Bodnar, who passed away last week.   He was past Chairman of the Z.B.A., he was a fountain of knowledge on this Town and he was a great guy to work with over the years.  He will be missed.

 

Sketch Plan for Minor Subdivision

 

David Reulet #19-05

835 Rt. 29

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

S/B/L 155.-1-41.1 Rural Residential

Property Location: 832 Rt. 29

 

Applicant seeks to subdivide existing house out of the 17.18+/- acre parcel.

 

Applicant David Reulet appeared before the Board and said he is the Executor of his Father's estate and per his will, he is to subdivide the house and two out buildings from the 17.18+/- acre parcel for resale. 

Minimum lot size for the rural residential district is 60,000 sq. ft. with 200' of frontage, which they have.  He had previously spoken with Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Gil Albert on variances, but was told as the building is pre-existing no side variance is needed. 

 

Chairman Ian Murray questioned the balance of the land and asked if Charlie Hanehan rents some of it; the only reason he asked is, if that was going to be left as a separate parcel, the Board has an Ag Statement clause they use for land that is set aside like that.

 

Applicant David Reulet responded yes, but not on this parcel and the remainder of this parcel will go to his sister per the will. 

 

Chairman Ian Murray and the Board had a brief discussion with the Applicant, explaining his sister could do a lot-line adjustment with the remaining lands, as they abut her existing land.  Chairman Ian Murray stated if the Applicant can get the survey completed before next submittal date, we will publish for a public hearing for the September meeting.  He then added for the Applicant to be sure and have his surveyor plot the well and septic on the survey as well.

Returning

 

Information:

 

Chris Payant, Tech Monkey, addressed the Board on opening a tech services business on Rt. 29.  He said this is a mobile technical services business, but would like a small office where he can do some work.  He stated 30% of his business would be in the office and 70% in the field.  Chairman Ian Murray stated the owner of the property should be coming to the Board requesting this.  The property is less than an acre, the septic is good, this would be a low impact business.  After a brief discussion with the Board, Chairman Ian Murray said he will call Chris Payant and let him know what he needs and Chris can tell him who will represent when he goes before the Board with a completed S.U.P. application. 

 

Garry Robinson and Tom Carringi addressed the Board wanting to know if Tom Carringi can put in two more buildings at the Point Breeze Marina.  Chairman Ian Murray and the Board told them that until Tom Carringi becomes compliant with the original permit, nothing can be done.  The Board has been trying to get him compliant for over 13 years.  They told him to review his permit as he is not allowed any outside storage, yet there are at least 100 boats stored outside.  The place is hazardous, the whole site needs to be cleaned up.  It is unfair to the neighbors having to look at that, and as a gateway to our community, it is awful; it looks like an industrial site.  Chris Koval stated NYSDEC and Army Corp need to look at this because he believes that is a sensitive area, watershed to the lake.  He also believes there are hydric soils where they want to put the forth building and added that the flood plain has changed as well. The Board stated the aesthetics are awful, he should consolidate things, keep it clean with decent ingress/egress, screen the front; satisfy the requirements of his permit.  Garry Robinson asked if they should submit a landscape plan.  Chairman Ian Murray said as a first step, yes.  But the Board will not look at this again until compliant with the original permit.

 

Old Business: None

 

New Business: None

 

A motion was made by Robert McConnell, seconded by Laurie Griffen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Laurie Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – aye, Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - aye, Christopher Koval - aye. 

Carried  5 - 0 

Meeting Adjourned

 

The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Linda A. McCabe

Planning Clerk

 

*Please Note:  Minutes are not verbatim unless so specified.