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TOWN OF SARATOGA
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES -
DRAFT
December 19,
2006 - 7:30 PM
Chairman
Ian Murray called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Planning
Clerk Catherine Cicero called the roll.�
Chairman Ian Murray � present, Ralph Pascucci � absent (Mr. Pascucci
arrived at 7:55 p.m.), Paul Griffen � present, Robert Park � present, Laurie
Griffen � absent, Patrick Hanehan � absent (Mr. Hanehan arrived at 7:39 p.m.),
and Robert McConnell � present.�
Approval of Minutes: All
Board members present had read the minutes of the November 29, 2006 meeting. A motion was made by Robert Park, seconded
by Robert McConnell, to accept the minutes of November 29, 2006 as written.
Chairman Ian Murray � aye, Robert Park � aye, Paul Griffen � aye, and Robert
McConnell � aye. Carried 4 � 0.
Order of Business:
Subdivisions
Saratoga Builders, LLC, Applicant�������������� Valente Realty Partners, Owner
8 Campion Lane�������������������������������������������� 315
Partition St.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866������������ Rensselaer, NY 12144
Returning Applicant proposes
a conservation subdivision consisting of 39 building lots on 80.41+/-
acres.� 39.11+/- acres of open space has
been set aside, which will include 27.14+/-acres to be donated to the Town,
1.05+/- acres for the Quaker Springs Fire District, and 10.92 +/- acres of
greenspace.� The proposed subdivision
would be located at the intersection of NYS Rte 29 and Louden Road.�
Sam Palazzole and
Mike Brooks appeared on behalf of the Applicant, explaining updates to the
application. Mr. Palazzole reported that he has received a response from NYS
DOH and that the name of the proposed development will be Schuyler Pointe.
Chairman Ian
Murray read three letters pertaining to the intersection of Louden Road and NYS
Rte 29. In the first letter, Town Supervisor Tom Wood requested that the State
review the safety aspects of the intersection, and the other two letters are in
response to that request. The State determined that, based on its accident
history, a realignment of the intersection was not necessary.� The letters are included in the permanent
file in this matter.
Chairman Ian
Murray noted a typographical correction on the re-vegetation plan, which now
reads that one deciduous and one
evergreen tree will be planted, rather than �or�.
Town Engineer
Kenneth Martin stated that he will draft a letter stating that the Town will
not take over the internal road until after construction is complete.�
Chairman Ian
Murray stated the Planning Board reviewed the SEQR aspects of this application
at its workshop meeting on December 7 and asked the Board if there were any
further questions.� There were none.� Chairman Ian Murray made a motion,
seconded by Patrick Hanehan, to accept the documents as presented, declare the
SEQR review complete, and to make a negative declaration.� Chairman
Ian Murray � aye, Robert Park � aye, Paul Griffen � aye, Patrick Hanehan � aye,
and Robert McConnell � aye. Carried 5 �
0.
Robert Park made a
motion to accept the application as presented, pending a final review by Town
Engineer Kenneth Martin. The motion was seconded by Patrick Hanehan.� Chairman Ian Murray � aye, Robert Park � aye,
Paul Griffen � aye, Patrick Hanehan � aye, and Robert McConnell � aye. Carried 5 � 0.� GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
Douglas Lafferty, Applicant
407 County Route 68
Saratoga Springs, NY�
12866
S/B/L 168.-2-55 Rural
Returning Applicant proposes
to subdivide a 4.0+/- acre lot from a 10.809+/- parcel for a possible future
residence.�
Mr. Lafferty addressed the
Board, and handed out copies of a new survey to the Board members, noting that
the boundary has shifted slightly to allow him to keep the existing hedgerow on
his own property.� The proposed
subdivision will remain 4 acres in size, and the road frontage will remain the
same.� He added that all the information
requested by the Board at his last appearance has been incorporated on the
survey map.
Chairman Ian Murray noted
that the maximum grade proposed for the driveway is 10%, which will necessitate
a lot of cutting into the slope.� Mr.
Murray added that he likes the site of the proposed driveway.
Chairman Ian Murray stated
his concern that the proposed septic design is too generic for the site.� Town Engineer Kenneth Martin questioned its
placement, saying that Mr. Lafferty would have to get DOH approval for the
septic design due to a 15% slope.� He
recommended that it be moved to a flat area, which will require another deep
pit and perc test. Chairman Ian Murray and Town Engineer Kenneth Martin
suggested that both the house and the septic system be moved to a different
site, which they indicated on the map.�
Chairman Ian Murray stated that the septic system would have to be
redesigned based on the existing soil conditions.
Mr. Lafferty requested that
Town Engineer Kenneth Martin set up a convenient time to look at the property
with him.
Proof of notice
having been furnished by newspaper on December 12, 2006, Chairman Ian Murray
opened the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m., asking that anyone having comments
provide their name and state whether they were for or against the proposal.
Richard Reuther�Said that he is okay with a one house subdivision, but would be against more than one.� Mr. Lafferty said he has no problems with putting a deed restriction on the property.
Marilyn Zaborek�Recited a list of land constraints regarding development within the Town.
Everyone wishing to
speak having done so, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m.
Chairman Ian
Murray asked the Board if there were any further questions.� There were none.
RETURNING
Sketch-Plans
MKN Development, LLC, Applicant
c/o Jones Ferradino
68 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY�
12866
S/B/L 206-1-34 Rural
Applicant proposes
a 16 residence Planned Unit Subdivision (PUD) on an 84.83+/- acre parcel on
Brown Road.� Stephanie Ferradino,
Attorney; Jason Tommell, of Tommell Associates; and John Muse, Architect,
appeared on behalf of the Applicant.
Ms. Ferradino
stated that the Applicant had no formal presentation to make.
Chairman Ian
Murray stated that he has proposed a memorandum to the Town Board, which
includes suggestions for the PUD legislation.�
He asked the other Board members if they had anything further to add to
the memorandum.
Paul Griffin asked
if there were any neighbor concerns that should be dealt with here.� Chairman Ian Murray responded that
stormwater management and any other issues would be dealt with at a later date.
Chairman Ian
Murray then read the memorandum that will be sent to the Town Board.� The memorandum is included in the permanent
file of this application.
Chairman Ian
Murray asked the Board if there were any further questions.� There were none.
Chairman Ian
Murray made a motion to make a positive recommendation to the Town Board,
stating that this is a good model for the Town and that it�s a shame that the
Board doesn�t see more of this type of project.� The motion was seconded by Ralph Pascucci.� Chairman Ian Murray � aye, Robert Park �
aye, Paul Griffen � aye, Ralph Pascucci � aye, Patrick Hanehan � aye, and
Robert McConnell � aye. Carried 6 �
0.�
REFERRED TO THE TOWN BOARD WITH A POSITIVE
RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL
Arthur Kemmet,
Applicant
183 River Road
Schuylerville,
NY� 12871
S/B/L 209.13-1-17
Conservancy
Returning Applicant is
proposing a four lot subdivision on a 22.91+/- acre parcel situated primarily
between NYS Rte 4 and River Road.� The
parcel straddles Rte 4 and has additional frontage on Wilbur Road.
There was a brief discussion regarding the submitted
material, but because no one appeared on behalf of the Applicant, Ralph
Pascucci made a motion, seconded by Robert Park, to table the matter. Chairman
Ian Murray � aye, Robert Park � aye, Paul Griffen � aye, Ralph Pascucci � aye,
Patrick Hanehan � aye, and Robert McConnell � aye. Carried 6 � 0.� TABLED
Schuylerville Central School, Applicant
14 Spring St.
Schuylerville, NY�
12871
S/B/L 157-1-54 Rural Residential
Applicant proposes to
subdivide a 1.62+/- acre lot from a 73.967+/- acre parcel to be used for a
single family residence.� The proposed
subdivision is located on the west side of Route 4, 600 feet north of the
Schuylerville Village limits.
Terry Humiston, Surveyor,
appeared on behalf of the Applicant, stating that the proposal is now for a
lot-line adjustment, and that once the lot-line adjustment is made, the new
owner, Terra Firm, LLC, will file an application for a subdivision.� The lot-line adjustment follows the same
line as that proposed in the subdivision filing.
Ralph Pascucci made a motion,
seconded by Robert Park, to approve the lot-line adjustment.� Chairman Ian Murray � aye, Robert Park �
aye, Paul Griffen � aye, Ralph Pascucci � aye, Patrick Hanehan � aye, and
Robert McConnell � aye. Carried 6 �
0.� APPROVED
Special Use Permits
SBA Network Services, Inc., Applicant
5900 Broken Sound Parkway, NW
Boca Raton, FL�
33487-2797
S/B/L 169-1-64 Rural
Returning Applicant is
seeking a special use permit to construct an unmanned telecommunications
facility on Hayes Road consisting of a 195� monopole tower with provisions for
up to five future wireless telecommunications providers on the tower and space
at the tower base for antennas and equipment.�
The proposed tower site property is owned by the Town of Saratoga.�
TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT
SBA Network Services, Inc., Applicant
5900 Broken Sound Parkway, NW
Boca Raton, FL�
33487-2797
S/B/L 183-1-49 Rural
Returning Applicant is
seeking a special use permit to construct an unmanned telecommunications
facility in Coveville consisting of a 150� monopole tower with provisions for
up to five future wireless telecommunications providers on the tower and space
at the tower base for antennas and equipment.�
The proposed tower site property is owned by Victor and Janine
Gennett.�
TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT
Old Business:
The December 14, 2006 opinion
from the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department of the
Appellate Division, was passed out to the Board members.� The decision affirmed the Planning Board�s
granting of the Southard Road subdivision.
New Business:
Marilyn Zaborek raised a
question regarding the Town�s responsibility for the condition of the road at
the Burgoyne Estates development.� Town
Engineer Kenneth Martin explained that the Town does not take final acceptance
for maintenance of such roads, with the exception of snow removal, until all
construction is complete.� Ms. Zaborek
requested that the Planning Board review the Stormwater Management Plan for
that development.
In response to a question
from the Board, Chairman Ian Murray explained that no public hearing is
necessary for approval of a lot-line adjustment.
A motion to adjourn was made at 8.49 p.m. by Ian
Murray, and seconded by Paul Griffen. Chairman Ian Murray � aye, Paul Griffen �
aye, Robert Park � aye, Patrick Hanehan � aye, Ralph Pascucci � aye, and Robert
McConnell � aye. Carried 6 � 0.
Respectfully
submitted,
Catherine
E. Cicero
Planning Clerk