TOWN OF SARATOGA

PLANNING BOARD DRAFT MINUTES*

September 25, 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 - absent, Christopher Koval - absent.

Also attending:  Gil Albert, Chris Payant, Erin Sisk, Paul Murphy and Terri Korb.  (Sign-in sheet is on file in the Clerk's office)

As there was no quorum for this meeting, the minutes will be voted on at the October meeting.

Conference for Special Use Permit

Chris Payant #19-06                                     Owner:  Frank Owens

1164 Rt. 29                                                                    62 Louden Rd.

Schuylerville, NY 12871                                              Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

S/B/L 157.-1-49.2 Rural Residential

Location:  1164 Rt. 29

Applicant, owner of Tech Monkeys, a mobile technology service company, would like to open a small office/workshop, located at 1164 Rt. 29. 

Applicant Chris Payant appeared before the Board and reviewed his application for a special use permit to open a small office/workshop/small retail space, for his Tech Monkeys Mobile Tech Services, at 1164 Rt. 29.  He explained that 70% of his business is mobile, going to the sites of his customers and 30% will be in office.  He'd like to open this space to have a place where customers can drop off computers, cell phones (tech devices), for repairs and space to conduct his office work.   

Chairman Ian Murray stated he likes this but has concerns with how to make this a renewable permit if the business expands, as there isn't room in that space for expansion.  Parking is ample but he'd like to see it striped.

Building Inspector Gil Albert stated they have to stripe it according to code and he's talked with Frank Owens, the owner, about getting that done.  He also stated a handicap parking space needs to be there, as well as a barrier of the septic area to keep anyone from parking there, and a final inspection needs to be done once Frank completes all the work.

Applicant Chris Payant stated he will let Frank Owens know all of this. 

Chairman Ian Murray stated they can make that conditional of approval.

Robert McConnell questioned if most of his work is off-site and Applicant Chris Payant replied yes.  He then questioned if the Applicant wants to put a sign there and Applicant Chris Payant replied yes, he's spoken with the current business owner and was told he can put his sign on the existing posts and it will be the same size as the current sign.  He'd also like to put a light on the sign and one at the door for security purposes.

The Board agreed that low lighting/down lighting will be appropriate, as long as it will not bother the neighbors.

Chairman Ian Murray asked if there were any further comments or questions; there were none.  Chairman Ian Murray stated we will advertise for a public hearing for next month.

Returning

Information:

Erin Sisk, 2191 Rowley Rd., Ballston Spa, spoke to the Board concerning the parking at her Equine Therapy business, located at 683 Rt. 29.  She stated she didn't realize she was noncompliant with her permit and the Board clarified for her that parking is to be behind the barns and her permit is based upon that.  The Board will hold a workshop on premise, at 683 Rt. 29, on October 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Old Business: None

New Business: None

A motion was made by Laurie Griffen, seconded by Robert McConnell , to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.  Chairman Ian Murray – aye, Laurie Griffen – aye, Patrick Hanehan – absent, Robert McConnell – aye, Joseph Lewandowski – absent, George Olsen - absent, Christopher Koval - absent. 

Carried  3- 0 

Meeting Adjourned

The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda A. McCabe

Planning Clerk

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