� �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