TOWN OF SARATOGA

PLANNING BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES*

May 26, 2021

 

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 - absent, Christopher Koval - present, Alternate Walter Borisenok - present.

 

Due to the absence of Patrick Hanehan, Walter Borisenok was elevated to full voting member.

 

Also attending: Gil Albert, Andrew Kazanjian and Derek Shepanzyk. (Sign-in sheet is on file in the Clerk's office)

 

A motion was made by Robert McConnell, seconded by Walter Borisenok, to accept the meeting minutes of April 28, 2020 as written.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Laurie Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – aye, Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - absent, Christopher Koval - aye, Walter Borisenok - aye. 

Carried 5 - 0

Approved

Public Hearing for Minor Subdivision

 

Andrew Kazanjian #21-04

10 Saddle Brook Dr.

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

S/B/L 193.6-1-52 Lake Residential

Location: 1390 Rt. 9P

 

Returning Applicant seeks a two lot subdivision, to construct two single family dwellings for future sale.  Applicant appeared before the ZBA and was granted the required variance needed to go forward with the proposed subdivision.

 

Applicant Andrew Kazanjian appeared before the Board and reviewed his proposal to subdivide the 1390 Rt. 9P parcel into two lots, in order to construct two single family homes for future sale.  He said he went before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday and was granted the area variance required in order to subdivide the parcel.  He proposes to clean up and improve the property, build two really nice single family homes on each lot for future sale.  The property, once subdivided, will be in line with the surrounding properties.  Each lot will have 70’ of frontage and meet all setbacks.  Now that the area variance was granted, he seeks the approval to subdivide.

 

Chairman Ian Murray stated originally those lots there were 50’ x 50’ if you can imagine that. 

He then questioned if the Applicant contacted Saratoga County Sewer District and the Applicant replied not yet, but he’s been in touch with his contractor and Kingsley Arms ran the sewer lines out there and said there are simple connections right there; they will follow up with Saratoga County Sewer District. 

 

Zoning Officer/Building Inspector Gil Albert stated he’s concerned about the well, as there’s

 

only one well there.

 

Applicant Andrew Kazanjian responded he’s putting in another well so there will be a well for each lot.

 

Chairman Ian Murray stated the Applicant will need to drill another deep well and prove it/volume tested. 

 

Chairman Ian Murray questioned if the Applicant has reached out to NYSDOT for driveway permits. 

 

Applicant Andrew Kazanjian replied no, but it’s on his to-do list and he will call NYSDOT and asked if the Board knew where he should call.

 

Chairman Ian Murray told him to call the West Ave. DOT office in Saratoga Springs.  He then stated stormwater controls are needed and the Applicant responded he’s got silt fences going up and will do everything properly. 

 

Chairman Ian Murray asked if there were any Board questions or comments; there were none.

 

Proof of Notice having been furnished by newspaper on May 16, 2021, Chairman Ian Murray opened the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m., asking those wishing to speak to the Board concerning this application, to please stand and state their name and address.  Seeing as no one wished to speak, Chairman Ian Murray closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.  

 

Laurie Griffen went through SEQR, line by line, with the Board.  Chairman Ian Murray asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board; there were none.

 

A motion was made by Chairman Ian Murray, seconded by Laurie Griffen, to accept the documents as presented, to declare SEQR review complete and to make a Negative Declaration.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Laurie Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – aye, Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - absent, Christopher Koval - aye, Walter Borisenok - aye. 

Carried 5 - 0

 

A motion was made by Chairman Ian Murray, seconded by Christopher Koval, to approve the application as submitted.   Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Laurie Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – aye, Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - absent, Christopher Koval - aye, Walter Borisenok - aye. 

Carried 5 - 0

Approved

 

The Applicant thanked the Board.  

 

Derek Shepanzyk appeared before the Board for guidance on the possibility of subdividing 1239 Rt. 9P.  The Board reviewed his survey map and had a lengthy discussion with him.  In summary, they said it is doable, will need variances and he should have his engineer plot it out on his survey.  Once completed, submit an application for subdivision which they’ll have to deny and send him to ZBA for the required variances.  If granted, then he’d go back to the Planning Board.  Derek thanked the Board.

 

Old Business: None

 

New Business: None

 

A motion was made by Chairman Ian Murray, seconded by Robert McConnell to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Laurie Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – aye, Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - absent, Christopher Koval - aye, Walter Borisenok - aye. 

Carried 5 - 0

Meeting Adjourned

 

The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.  All submittals must be to the Clerk no later than 8:45 a.m., June 9, 2021 to be on the May agenda.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Linda A. McCabe

Planning Clerk

 

 

*Minutes are not verbatim