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TOWN OF SARATOGA
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES -
DRAFT
July 27, 2005
- 7:30 PM
Chairman
Ian Murray called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
Clerk
Catherine Cicero called the roll.�
Chairman Ian Murray � present, Susan Cummings� � present, Ralph Pascucci � present, Albert Baker � present, Paul
Griffen � absent, Robert Park � present, Laurie Griffen � present, and
alternate Patrick Hanehan � absent.�
Approval
of Minutes: All board members present had read the minutes of the June 29, 2005
meeting.� Albert Baker noted a mistake regarding the deep hole and perc
tests at page 2 of the minutes. �A motion was made by Susan Cummings to accept
the minutes of June 29, 2005 as corrected by Albert Baker, and Laurie Griffen
seconded it. Chairman Ian Murray � aye, Susan Cummings� � aye, Laurie Griffen � aye, Albert Baker �
aye, Robert Park � aye. Ralph Pascucci abstained because he hadn�t been at the
June 29, 2005 meeting. Carried 5� 0.
Order of Business:
Presentation
Dr. Leon Reed, Applicant������� ����������������������� �����������
Schuylerville Central School������������ �����������
14 Spring Street������������� ����������������������� �����������
Schuylerville, NY�
12871
S/B/L 157-1-21.12�
Rural Residential
Dr. Leon Reed, Superintendent
of the Schuylerville School District, was scheduled to make a presentation of
the District�s vision for growth and expansion in the next several years;
however, due to a conflicting meeting, he was unable to do so.
Subdivision
Saratoga Builders, LLC����������������������� ����������� Peter & Sue Grassi, Owners
8 Campion Lane��������������� ����������� ����������� 394
Burgoyne Rd.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866� ����������� Saratoga Springs,
NY 12866
S/B/L 168.-2- 24 & 25 Rural District
Sam Palazzole, Mike Brooks,
and Dan Barber appeared before the Board regarding a conventional subdivision
of 38 +/- acres consisting of 12 building lots on a new road off of Burgoyne
Road.
Sam Palazzole updated the
Board on the results of a meeting between Creighton-Manning and Town Engineer
Kenneth Martin regarding Creighton-Manning�s traffic report.� Town Engineer Kenneth Martin then reviewed a
memorandum he had written as a result of that meeting.� He recommended that driveway signs be
located north and south of the north entrance and north of the south entrance
road on Burgoyne Road. The memorandum has been made a part of the permanent
file in this application.� Laurie
Griffin asked what kind of signs were being recommended; Sam Palazzole stated
that they would indicate that there were driveways ahead.
Mike Brook reported that the
Stormwater Management Plan is being finalized.�
He and Sam Palazzole had met with the Army Corps of Engineers and
determined that the wetlands on the property are isolated.� Sam Palazzole stated that 1/3 of an acre
will be used to create wetlands as a 1-to-1 offset of wetlands that will be
disturbed by the subdivision. He said that the Army Corps of Engineers had
approved this proposal.� He added that
the application to the Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of being
finalized.� This plan may interfere with
prior plans to move the Grassi driveway.
Finally, Sam Palazolle
reported that the SHPO report (archeological research) is being finalized and
should be made available soon.
Proof of Notice having been provided on July
20, 2005, the Public Hearing was opened at 7:46 p.m.� Chairman Ian Murray asked that people state their name, address,
and whether they were for or against the project.
Frank Naret, 366 Burgoyne Rd.�Opposed.� A joint statement
made by Frank Naret and Mary Field has been made a part of the permanent record
of this application.
Mary Field, 366 Burgoyne Rd.�Opposed as proposed.� Ms.
Field posed the following questions to the Planning Board:
1.
What is the
designated zoning for the proposed subdivision property?
2.
Could the Board
explain Mr. Palazzole�s reference to clearing at the north entrance of the
property?
3.
Could the Board
explain what they meant when they referred to the Creighton-Manning traffic
report�s design and posted speeds?�
Shouldn�t Creighton-Manning know the criteria for its reports?
4.
Who will be
responsible for verifying the no-cut areas?
5.
Could the Board
re-cap the subdivision�s plan for water overflow?
6.
Will Town
Attorney William Reynolds review the findings of title searches of the
appropriate deeds?
7.
Are there any
lighting or noise standards for a subdivision in a rural area and where would
they be recorded?
8.
Are there any
setbacks in the Town for wetlands?
9.
What happens if
she loses her water during development?
10.
What is the
proposed speed of the new Town road?
11.
Will there be
another public hearing?
12.
Can an
appointment be made to do a walk-through of the property with the Planning
Board so the development plans can be explained?
Ms. Field then contrasted the terms �conservation� and �conventional�
with regard to the planned subdivision and raised concerns regarding
development within the Town.
Chuck Carlstrom, 344 Burgoyne�Opposed.� Mr. Carlstrom had
concerns about the no-cut zone, the 50� side buffers, run-off from lots 7 and 8
into his pond, lights, noise, water, and traffic safety.� He wondered if the houses plot plans or
driveways could be changed once the subdivision was approved.�
Kim Kennedy, 349 Burgoyne�Opposed.� Ms. Kennedy
raised traffic safety concerns.
John Fowler, 320 Burgoyne�Opposed.� Mr. Fowler
opposed the development on the basis of additional traffic, noise, increased
taxes, and environmental effects.
Diane Fowler, 320 Burgoyne�Opposed.
Marilyn Zaborek, 387 Burgoyne�Opposed.� Ms. Zaborkek�s
written statement has been made a part of the permanent record in this
application.
Penelope Benson-Wright, 475 Burke�Opposed.� Ms. Benson-Wright�s written statement
has been made a part of the permanent record of this application.
Cynthia Hrubenak, 352 Burgoyne�Opposed.
Mark Jewell, 334 Burgoyne�Opposed.
Mariana Jensen, 370 Burgoyne�Opposed.
Richard Fron, 370 Burgoyne�Opposed.
Clarence Fosdick, 329 Burgoyne�Opposed.� Mr. Fosdick
repeated concerns regarding traffic safety on the road and added that the
grades on the road are underlaid with sand, creating problems with
washouts.� He also repeated his concerns
raised at previous meetings regarding the future of the Town of Saratoga, which
is being drastically changed by development, and which he believes to be too
dense.
Dennis Kagel, 147 Hayes�Opposed.
Alexandra Young, 43 Pearl St., Schuylerville�Opposed.
Timothy Gregoire, 358 Burgoyne�Opposed.
Peter Salaway, 341 Burgoyne�Opposed.
All those wishing to speak having done so,
the Public Hearing was closed at 8:44 p.m.
Chairman Ian
Murray responded to the comments by first explaining that all the members of
the Planning Board are volunteers, residents of the Town of Saratoga, as well
as taxpayers.�
He then noted that
everyone involved in the design of the plans is an engineer professional,
whether civil engineer, environmental professional engineer, etc.� Everything filed is being thoroughly
reviewed by Town Engineer Kenneth Martin. He added that there will be a second
public hearing if and when this application proceeds.
Chairman Ian
Murray stated that the 75� no-cut buffer will be written into the deeds, so if
there is a problem later, Town Zoning Officer Robert Hathaway would be able to
enforce the provision.� Concerns with
enforcement can be taken up with the Town Board.
Town Engineer
Kenneth Martin noted that NYDOH will handle all issues regarding sanitation and
sewer.
Chairman Ian
Murray stated that the zoning for this parcel is in the rural district, which
mandates 80,000 square foot lots.� He
stated that the posted speed limit on Burgoyne Road is 40 mph, which the
Planning Board has no authority to change or enforce.� He repeated that the townspeople could petition the Town Board to
change the speed limit.
Ralph Pascucci
wondered whether stop signs in the area could mitigate some of the danger along
that particular curve on Burgoyne.� He
suggested that the Town Board be notified of the situation, because the Town
sets the speed limits.
Town Engineer
Kenneth Martin stated that NYDEC has jurisdiction over the wetlands on the
property.� He explained that the DEC
document did look at the 100 year stormwater issues.
Chairman Ian
Murray explained that the DEC sets 100� setbacks for wetlands, and that the
Army Corps of Engineers has no setback regulations.� He added that the steep slopes on the property are taken into
consideration in the stormwater management plan.
Chairman Ian
Murray then asked for a motion that the preliminary review of this project was
complete.� Laurie Griffin stated that
she wanted to see all pertinent information before making a decision on the
final application.�
Town Engineer
Kenneth Martin stated that the stormwater management plan, sanitary and water
issues will be addressed before the final application is complete.� That information is not available yet.
Laurie Griffin and
Robert Park wanted to review comments from interested residents before making a
final decision.
Chairman Ian
Murray explained the difference between the preliminary and final review.� He stated that after the preliminary review,
the Applicant will move forward with test wells, and the completion of other
pre-development requirements.
Robert Park made a motion, seconded by Susan Cummings,
that preliminary approval for the project be granted.� Chairman Ian Murray �
aye, Susan Cummings� � aye, Laurie
Griffen � aye, Albert Baker � aye, Robert Park � aye, Ralph Pascucci � aye. Carried 6� 0.� RETURNING
James M. DeGregory, Applicant������� ����������� John &
Josie DeGregory, Owners
31 � Hudson St.������������������� ����������� ����������� 378
Co. Rt. 68
South Glens Falls, NY�
12803� ����������� Saratoga Springs, NY�
12866
S/B/L 168-2-59.1�
Rural
Returning Applicant proposes
to subdivide 4.09+/- acres from a 224.83+/- acre parcel of land belonging to
his parents, which straddles County Rt. 68.� James DeGregory addressed the Board,
reporting that the deep hole and perc tests have been added to the survey map,
as well as the building envelope and driveway location.� Chairman Ian Murray noted that the
agricultural� statement had to be added
to the map.� He also noted that the
County Planning Board had approved the application, with the provision that the
Applicant contact the County for a driveway cut permit.
Laurie Griffin then read the
short form EAF, which was completed by the Board.� Albert Baker made a motion, seconded by Laurie Griffin, that the
short form EAF was complete and declare a negative declaration. Chairman Ian
Murray � aye, Susan Cummings� � aye,
Laurie Griffen � aye, Albert Baker � aye, Robert Park � aye, Ralph Pascucci � aye. Carried 6� 0.
Ralph
Pascucci made a motion to grant the application with the condition that the
Applicant include the agricultural statement on his survey map.� Albert Baker seconded that motion.
Chairman Ian Murray � aye,
Susan Cummings� � aye, Laurie Griffen �
aye, Albert Baker
� aye, Robert Park � aye, Ralph Pascucci � aye. Carried 6� 0. GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
Gordon P. Nicholson, Applicant������� ����������� ����������� Walter J. Taras, Owner
900 Rte 146��� ����������������������� ����������������������� ����������� 173
Co. Rd 69
Clifton Park, NY�
12065������ ����������������������� ����������� Schuylerville,
NY� 12871
S/B/L 182.-2-15.11 Rural
Gavin Vuillaume of
Environmental Design Partnership and James Vianna addressed the Board regarding
Phase II of a planned development, consisting of a 38 unit subdivision of
single family homes on 121.82+/- acres.
Mr. Vuillaume reported that
the plans had been changed so that there would be no access off of Casey Road
and that the existing vegetation would be kept as a forever-wild buffer.� He asked when the Planning Board would like
to take a walk through of the site.
Chairman Ian Murray expressed
disappointment that, after the third submission of plans, the proposed
development looks relatively the same.�
He added that the Board had asked for a 75� buffer, which was not
reflected in the plans.
Mr. Vianna explained that the
wetlands on the property, calculated at 10.5 acres, are not included in the
area to be set aside, and went through the calculations used to determine the
109 acres of buildable land. He said that 52.5 acres of that are reserved for
Phase III of the project.� He will
provide more data at the next Planning Board meeting.
Chairman Ian Murray stated that
the plans were still not creative enough.�
Ralph Pascucci asked if the lots could be made smaller.� Mr. Vianna responded that he wouldn�t set
the lots at smaller than 20,000 square feet.
Chairman Ian Murray and Susan
Cummings stated that density is an issue.�
Mr. Vianna suggested putting 10 of the lots on another parcel of Mr.
Taras� property.� He offered to speak
with Mr. Taras on the matter.
Chairman Ian Murray asked for
schematics and sketches.�
A walk through the property
with the Planning Board members was set for Wednesday evening, August 3, 2005,
at 5:00 p.m.� RETURNING
Robert and Jane Kimball, Applicants
124 Franklin Beach Rd
Saratoga Springs, NY�
12866
S/B/L 193.05-1-18,19,20� Lake Residential
Applicants propose to
transfer lot 19, on the north side of Franklin Beach Road, and part of lot 20
to his currently owned lot 18.� They
also propose to transfer the waterfront
(south) side of lot 20 to
another party.� Lots 18 and 20 are both
waterfront property on Saratoga Lake.�
All three parcels front Franklin Beach Road.� Attorney Steve Mastaitis explained the situation to the Board,
stating that the parcels involved all have separate deeds, which were never
combined although the tax map refers to two of the parcels as one.�
Chairman Ian Murray stated
that lot 19 and the back of lot 20 will be combined as a lot-line
adjustment.� The third parcel is a
noncomforming lot, but has not been created as the result of an illegal
subdivision.� He stated that the deeds
needed to be combined to clear up further confusion.
The Planning Board will then
refer this matter to Town Attorney William Reynolds for review and
approval.� NO ACTION NECESSARY
Steve Gilman, Applicant
130 Ruckytucks Rd
Stillwater, NY�
12170
S/B/L 194-2-38 Rural
Steve Gilman addressed the Board,
proposing to subdivide a 5+/- acre lot with 230� of road frontage from his
47.06+/- acre parcel.
Albert Baker asked Mr. Gilman
the names of his neighbors, which were the O�Brians to the east, Collins to the
west, and Bigelows in the back.
Chairman Ian Murray advised
Mr. Gilman to complete a survey, do the deep hole and perc engineering tests,
and include the agricultural statement on the survey map.�
There followed a brief
discussion on whether Mr. Gilman had to complete the engineering tests before the
property was sold, or whether the buyer of the property would have to pay for
those tests.� Ralph Pascucci noted that,
in the past, the Board has approved property without those tests, with the
provision that the tests would have to be performed before a building permit
would be issued.� Mr. Gilman indicated
that that is the way he would like to proceed.
Susan Cummings asked whether
enough acreage had been left for sufficient frontage on the remaining lot.� Mr. Gilman assured her that there was plenty
of acreage left.
Chairman Ian Murray asked
about the sight distances for the driveway.�
Mr. Gilman stated that there was a farm road located there already,
which was the best way to get into the property, and which was located across
from an existing driveway.� Town
Engineer Kenneth Martin asked that the farm road be designated as the
driveway.� Chairman Ian Murray requested
that the road be put on the survey map as the driveway.
Town Engineer Kenneth Martin
stated that he would provide Mr. Gilman with the necessary language for the
survey map.
Chairman Ian Murray stated
that Mr. Gilman should perform the survey two weeks prior to the next Planning
Board meeting so a public hearing could be held.� RETURNING
Special Use Permit�
Pember Dupras,
Applicant������� ����������� ����������� Michael
& Shawna Bannon, Owners
175 Louden Road�������������� ����������� ����������� 366 Puritan Road
Saratoga Springs,
NY� 12866� ����������� Gansevoort,
NY� 12831
S/B/L
156-1-38.32� Rural Residential
David Mansfield addressed the Board for returning Applicant who is seeking a special use permit to move his business, Rain or Shine Tent Co., Inc., to a new location on property located 600� west of Beaver Street on the south side of Rt 29. He has outgrown his existing location at 1061 Rt 29 in Grangerville. The proposed parcel consists of 5.44+/-acres.
Mr. Mansfield reported that the archaeological study is being done and should be ready by the August Planning Board meeting.� The Stormwater Management Report is being completed.
Chairman Ian Murray stated that the SEQR process is still open.� Ralph Pascucci asked the Applicant to find out the actual address of the parcel.
Mr. Mansfield stated that current plans call for an additional dumpster enclosure, combined with the propane tanks, within a chain link fence.� There will be additional plantings and there have been changes in the elevation of the building.� There are now windows across the front of the building, and a single overhead door on the west side of the building.� All deliveries will be in the back of the building.� The building will be slate grey with an emerald green roof.� There will be two cupolos on the top of the building.� Plantings will be located along the road.
Chairman Ian Murray noted that the County Planning Board approved the plans, subject to NYSDOT approval.
There followed a brief discussion on the special use permit, and what would happen to the building if Mr. Dupras decided to discontinue his business.� Chairman Ian Murray explained that the permit is for a service/retail business. The permit cannot be automatically transferred; any new owner of the property would have to come before the Board to receive permission to continue a business there.
Proof of Notice having been provided on July
15, 2005, the Public Hearing was opened at 10:16 p.m.� Chairman Ian Murray asked that people state their name, address,
and whether they were for or against the project.
Dennis Kagel, 147 Hayes Rd�Neither for or against.� Mr.
Kagel had questions concerning the actual location of the parcel, the size of
the building, and whether trees along the creek would remain.� Mr. Dupras explained that the building is
62�x80�, that it is 400� from the creek, and that the trees would remain.
Edna Nash, 102 Hughes Rd�Opposed.� Mrs. Nash was concerned about noise from
the business.� Mr. Dupras explained that
any noise would occur during normal business hours, during daylight hours.
Cynthia Hrubenak, 352 Burgoyne�Opposed.� Ms. Hrubenak had
questions regarding the hours of operation and the type of business being
conducted on the site.� She asked about
signs, to which Mr. Dupras stated that there would be no storefront signs, only
a small sign for deliveries near the road.�
The building is designed so that much of Mr. Dupras� maintenance work
can be done inside the building.
Vincent Hill, 1008 Rt 29�Opposed.� Mr. Hill raised
concerns about traffic safety, site distances, noise, and lights at night. Mr.
Dupras stated that he currently deals with traffic at his current site on Rt
29.� He did not think there would be
excessive traffic from his business.�
The landscaping around his building is designed to be respectful of the
privacy of this neighbor.� There will be
security lights on the building, but that will be on the other side from the
neighbor.
Marilyn Zaborek, 387 Burgoyne�Opposed.� Ms. Zaborek
repeated her concerns about development along Fish Creek.
All those wishing to speak having done so,
the Public Hearing was closed at 10:40 p.m.
�Chairman Ian Murray stated that the SEQR process, with
the Town of Saratoga as lead agency, the archeological research, and the
Stormwater Management Report are still outstanding and must be completed before
final approval.� Also, the Applicant
must get NYSDOT approval for his driveway.�
RETURNING
Pre-submission
Conference
Michael Giovanone
156 Sparrowbush
Road
Latham, NY� 12110
S/B/L 103-1-2� Lake Commercial
Applicant is seeking a special use permit for a boat storage facility on Route 9P, south of Lee�s Trailer Park.� Attorney Stephanie Ferradino spoke for the Applicant, stating that a traffic report has been prepared by Creighton-Manning and will be available by the next Planning Board meeting. Jim Miller discussed changes to the original plans. The lighting for the facility will be on the interior of the lot, the driveway has been widened to 28�, and the parking layout has been revised.� There will be 80 bays with 12� overhead doors, about 14� wide and running the full depth of the buildings.
Ralph Pascucci asked how the calculations for the size of the buildings had been made.� There followed a discussion on the extent of the wetlands on the property and the effect on the building coverage on the property.� The Applicant will revise the building coverage calculations, removing the wetlands from the calculations.
Mr. Giovanone intends to use the storage facility primarily for boats and perhaps some recreational vehicles.� Ms. Ferradino stated that this would eliminate some of the boats stored in yards along the lake throughout the year.
There followed a discussion on the definition of boat storage and whether this is a boat storage facility or a dry marina.� The Planning Board has the authority to make that determination. Chairman Ian Murray stated that he had spoken with someone from the State Parks and Recreation who told him that the State launch is closed at 11:00 a.m. sometimes because it is filled to capacity.� He had been told that on one day 950 boats were launched at the site.
Laurie Griffin asked whether there were any similar facilities in the region, such as Lake George.
Ms. Ferradino stated that she didn�t know of any; the Applicant got his idea from similar facilities in Florida.
Mr. Miller explained the stormwater management plan for the property.� He added that test pits had been done on the property and found that the groundwater is close to the elevation of the wetlands.
Ralph Pascucci asked how leaking pollutants from boats and vehicles would be contained.� Mr. Miller said that everything in the building is on a concrete slab and they are not allowed to have drains within the buildings, but they may be able to do something about that problem.� There will be no storage outside, and there will be no washing or maintenance within the buildings.
There followed a discussion on the similarities and differences between this facility and that owned by Thomas Carringi.� Ralph Pascucci did not believe the facilities to be comparable.� He stated that the Carringi facility is ancillary to a marina even though the storage property is not contiguous to the marina.� He stated that when that facility was approved, the conditions surrounding the lake were much different as well.� He said the use was appropriate for that lot, which would support the marina.� Further, strict guidelines were set for the moving of boats back and forth between the storage area and the marina.� He said the Board was very specific and very careful about what would be allowed on the property at the time the permit was granted.
Town Attorney William Reynolds said that he would review the application to see whether the use is permitted in the Lake Commercial District.
Susan Cummings asked whether there would be room enough for emergency vehicles to get into the facility.
Robert Park asked whether there would be firewalls between the bays to prevent a fire from spreading throughout the facility.
Laurie Griffin stated that there may need to be a turn-around area at the end of the facility for both emergency vehicles and boat owners who would need a large turning radius.
Albert Baker stated that there may have to be a size limit on the boats depending on how much swing room they needed.
Ralph Pascucci stated that the driveway would have to be wide enough for boats to pass each other in opposite directions.
Chairman Ian Murray stated that the review for the facility would probably require the long form SEQR and that the Applicant should probably speak with someone from the State Parks and Recreation Department for more information.� RETURNING
�
Information
William J. Reynolds
800 Rt 29
Saratoga Springs, NY�
12866
S/B/L 168.-3-69.2 Rural Residential
Mr. Reynolds is looking for
guidance from the Planning Board on how to subdivide his property on Rt
29.� He related that a trailer had been
put on the firelane in the 1960�s and he would now like to put a modular house
there that would be slightly larger than the trailer.� Mr. Reynold�s driveway is off the firelane. Although the trailer
is still on the property, it may be structurally unsound since it hasn�t been
occupied for 3 or 4 years.
Ralph Pascucci stated that
there is a regulation that allows for a structure to be replaced by another
within the existing footprint, but that the Planning Board must be consulted
when the new building falls outside the existing footprint.� He believed that the Board had dealt with a
similar circumstance once before, but couldn�t remember any details.
Chairman Ian Murray stated
that he would refer this matter to Town Attorney William Reynolds for an
interpretation.
Nate Darrow
Saratoga Apple, Inc.�����
P.O. Box 171
Schuylerville, NY�
12871������ ����������������������� �����������
S/B/L 157-1-21.12 Rural Residential
Mr. Darrow explained to the
Board that he is in negotiations to receive funds for the purchase of
development rights for 53 acres of his orchard property located near the
Schuylerville monument.� He has another
20 acre piece closer to the Morgan�s Run subdivision which has increased in
value as a result of the nearby development. He is planning on giving Bill Peck
a right-of-way to some landlocked property near the monument.� Then Mr. Peck would include 25 acres of his
land in the PDR designated land. He added that when the time came for the
property transfer, he would be back before the Planning Board for a lot-line
adjustment.
Mr. Darrow stated that he is
considering making property on the north side of Rt 29 into a destination farm,
which would give him a longer and busier season.� This might include a retail village with an agricultural theme,
but then that property would not be eligible for PDR funds.
Chairman Ian Murray asked
whether this would entail a PUD.� Mr.
Darrow responded that he hasn�t reached any decisions on what he will do with
this property and did not want to appear before the Board after having
committed to restrictions regarding the property pursuant to PDR regulations.
Ralph Pascucci clarified that
Mr. Darrow did not want to encumber his property north of Rt 29.
Mr. Darrow may consider a PUD
at some point in the future, or do something with the 20 acres near Morgan�s
Run.
Bill Hoogeveen, Applicant������� ����������������������� ����������� John and Barbara Hoogeveen, Owners
19 Oakleaf Dr.������������������ ����������������������� ����������� 206 County Rd 71
Clifton Park, NY�
12065������ ����������������������� ����������� Stillwater,
NY� 12170
S/B/L 206-1-36.2 Rural
Mr. Hoogeveen proposes to
build a second home on his parents� farm.�
Mr. Hoogeveen pointed out on his map where he would like to put his
house and explained that he would put the driveway at the top of the rise where
the site distances are good. He needs to subdivide the property in order to
secure a bank loan. It was determined that his proposal is actually a sketch
plan and he was advised to return with a survey and the necessary engineering
tests, which have to be reflected on the map in time for the next Planning
Board meeting. The map would also have to include the agricultural statement. RETURNING
Old Business:� Chairman Ian Murray reported that the Burke
property proposal had been pulled from the July meeting agenda at the request
of James Vianna because the drainage design was being revised.� There followed a discussion on the lay-out
of the lots on the Burke proposal and whether the Board will request the
Applicant to redesign the lots.
New Business:� Planning Clerk Catherine Cicero asked the
Board for feedback on the minutes.� It
was the consensus of the Boardmembers that the minutes are not too detailed,
and that they would like to see them continue in the same format.� A discussion followed on ways to improve the
efficiency of getting the minutes done.�
Two suggestions were that a laptop computer be acquired to speed
notetaking during the meetings, and that the deadline for posting the meeting
minutes be extended to three weeks after the meeting.� The Boardmembers said that they would speak with Town Supervisor
Tom Wood and the rest of the Town Board concerning these suggestions.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
�
A motion to adjourn was made at 12:07 a.m. by Ralph Pascucci and seconded by
Laurie Griffin. Chairman Ian Murray � aye, Susan Cummings� � aye, Albert Baker � aye, Robert Park �
aye, Laurie Griffen � aye, and Ralph Pascucci � aye. Carried 6-0.
Respectfully
submitted,
Catherine
E. Cicero
Clerk