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                                                 TOWN OF ROSENDALE

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

April 3, 2008

Chairman Billy Liggan called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm at the Rosendale Community Center, Rosendale, NY.

ROLL CALL:   Chairman, Billy Liggan – Present

                          Randi Morf – Present

                          Jeanne Walsh – Present

                          Fred Greitzer – Present

                          John McEnrue – Absent

                          Peter Perry - Present

                          Joseph Havranek- Present

  Nick Mercurio- Present

 Charles Voss, C.T. Male Associates, Planning Board Consultant – Present

                         Dave Plante, C.T. Male Associates, Planning Board Consultant - Present

Minutes:

The minutes from the March 6, 2008 meeting were reviewed. The following amendments were made:

Page 2, end of Ulster Cohousing  paragraph add the following statement from Joe Havaranek “it was in detail explained to the applicant the difference between conventional build out verses cluster development and cluster developments are subject to different regulations including Rosendale town code 75-26 and open space preservation is the main requirement .

Joe Havranek made the motion to accept the minutes as amended.

Peter Perry seconded the motion

Roll Vote: B.Liggan – Yes, Peter Perry - Yes, F. Greitzer – Yes, J.Walsh – Obstained         J. Havranek– Yes, R. Morf – Yes, N. Mercurio-Yes.

Motion Carried.

Public Hearings:

Dietz- #2008-2 Major Subdivision

Several questions were asked from the Public on exactly where this property is located

This was addressed by the applicant and shown on the map. 

John Rahl questioned the right of way/easement rights.

Joe Havranek suggested that Mr. Rahl submit his deed to the Town Attorney for review. It was recommended by the board that Mr Rahl’s Attorney, Mr Dietz’s Attorney and the towns Attorney review this matter and get back to the board.

John Masters asked weather an environmental impact study will be conducted?

Joe Havranek motioned the Public Hearing remain opened till May 1, 2008 for the purpose of additional public comments, including but not limited written concerns and any other concerns to Mr Rahl’s deed/ right of way claim. Randi Morf seconded the motion.

Roll Vote: B.Liggan – Yes, F. Greitzer – Yes, P Perry- Yes-

                  J. Havranek– Yes, R. Morf – Yes, N. Mercurio-Yes. J Walsh-Yes

Mr Deitz was informed the following information needs to be provided for next meeting:

Provide information to Town Attorney.

Contact NYDEC concerning endangered species on property

Inquiry to SHPO concerning the wetland issues- pictures need to be taken of property in all directions, storm water issues – no permit required.

Set up Escrow account-$2500.00

Ballincurry Woods #2008-3 Major Subdivision

Public Hearing Concerns about sewer and well water

F.Greitzer motioned to close the Public hearing, Randi Morf seconded motion

Roll Vote: B.Liggan – Yes, F. Greitzer – Yes, P Perry- Yes-

                  J. Havranek– Yes, R. Morf – Yes, N. Mercurio-Yes. J. Walsh-Yes

Storm water issues concerning runoff issues caused by the project. The board and Ct Male are requesting an engineers report.

Establish an Escrow Account of $2500.00.

Archeology study needs to be conducted – Letter sent awaiting reply

Old Business

Ulster Cohousing#2007-18 Special use Permit 

Open space issues – concerning monuments needs to be iron out by Attorneys.

Attorneys to work out details regarding this application classification whether this application requires a Site plan Approval or a Plat Approval and what code this application falls under? Public Hearing is scheduled for April 17, 2008 @7:30 pm.

Motioned by F.Greitzer, second by P.Perry

Roll Vote: B.Liggan – Yes, F. Greitzer – Yes, P Perry- Yes-

                  J. Havranek– Yes, R. Morf – Yes, N. Mercurio-Yes. J. Walsh-Yes

Jobbis - #2008-4 Site plan

Lot line adjustment

Curb cut –driveway permit approved by DOT.

Type 2 SEQRE determination - the board classified the project as a type II action persistent to the state Environmental Quality Review Act. Motioned made by Joe Havranek to classify as a Type II action. Motioned seconded by R Morf.

Roll Vote: B.Liggan – Yes, F. Greitzer – Yes, P Perry- Yes-

                  J. Havranek– Yes, R. Morf – Yes, N. Mercurio-Yes. J. Walsh-Yes

Public hearing waived

J. Havranek motioned to waive Public Hearing, second by P.Perry

Roll Vote: B.Liggan – Yes, F. Greitzer – Yes, P Perry- Yes-

                  J. Havranek– Yes, R. Morf – Yes, N. Mercurio-Yes. J. Walsh-Yes

Applicant needs to file RMA with the County Clerks office.

Modify spaces on the Site Plan by removing 7 parking spaces.

Submit a new map and amend the application by April 17, 2008.

New Business

Pre application LeFevre Falls Mansion

The applicants are a Re entry House – Horizon Center

CT Male will check into the number of people allowed and the code which this application will fall under. Applicant needs to submit a application by April 17, 2008

Misc Business

B Liggans suggested to members to take advantage of courses being offered

New application forms – volunteers to work on finalizing forms

J Havranek, P. Perry and (Alt)B.Liggans volunteered..

Master Plan Zoning Codes

F.Greitzer, J. Havranek, N Mercurio, and B. Liggans (Alt) volunteered to review Zoning Codes.

Meeting adjourned @ 11:45 pm

Motioned by F.Greitzer, seconded by P.Perry

Roll Vote: B.Liggan – Yes, F. Greitzer – Yes, P Perry- Yes-

                  J. Havranek– Yes, R. Morf – Yes, N. Mercurio-Yes. J. Walsh-Yes

Respectfully Submitted,

Leslie Treut

Planning Board Clerk