Final 

TOWN OF ROSENDALE

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

Dec 3, 2009

Chairman Billy Liggan called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 -                                    Present

                                    Peter Perry -                                        Present

                                    Joseph Havranek -                               Present

                                    Nick Mercurio -                                   Present

                                    Dave Plante, C.T. Male Assoc.             Present

Also Present:   Richard Minissali -Town Board Liaison

                        Joseph Liuni - Environmental Commission

                        Deborah Weltsch – Environmental Commission

Minutes:

The minutes from Nov 5, 2009 meeting were reviewed and accepted as written.

Motion made by P.Perry, seconded by R.Morf

Roll Vote: Billy Liggan – Abstained, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , Joseph Havranek – Yes 

Motion Carried.

Board member John McEnrue arrived and Joe Havranek was excused for the nights meeting.

Public Hearing:

Rowe – Major Subdivision #2009-11

Open P/H 7:43 p.m.

Closed P/H 7:47 p.m.

SEQRA determination – Negative Declaration read by Chairman Liggan – copy on file Part 2 EAF read /review by Chairman Liggan – copy on file

Motion was made by P. Perry, seconded by F. Greitzer to adopt the Negative Declaration

Roll Vote:

Billy Liggan – Yes, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , John McEnrue – Yes 

Motion Carried

Billy Signed Part 3 and copy of document on file.

Property will be divided into three lots

Public Comments from Deborah Weltsch asked if there will be clearing done on this property – concerned about State wetlands.

Steve Pauli from Brooks & Brooks stated - No clearing of land was planned and that the wetlands are at the extreme rear of the property and are clearly noted on the plat

No other comments were taken from the public

Motion was made by F.Greitzer to close the Public Hearing, seconded by J. McEnrue.

Roll Vote:

Billy Liggan – Yes, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , John McEnrue – Yes 

Motion Carried

Application will be sent to Ulster County Planning Board for referral.

Final approval pending UCPB determination / comments.

Need verbal or written approval from UCBOH

Marshke- Minor Subdivision -#2009-12

Open P/H 7:50 p.m.

Closed P/H 8:15 p.m.

Mr. Brewer brought updates maps for Board members

Public concerns were from Phyllis Noreen- she stated she did not receive a certified letter in the mail, clerk stated one was sent to her.

Phyllis has concerns if Mr. Brewer was following the stone wall located on her property for the survey?

Fred Lloyd – asked how many houses are proposed for this property?

Fred Lefkowitz – asked about the reinforcement rod shown on map

Billy Liggan stated – Rod is in place in the exact spot of the property line

Bruno Bevilacqua asked about run off with the proposed septic – in the past this has been a problem with excessive water runoff onto his property from the digging that has taken place.

No other comments were taken from the Public

Motion was made by F.Greitzer to close the Public Hearing, seconded by J. McEnrue.

Roll Vote:

Billy Liggan – Yes, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , John McEnrue – Yes 

Motion Carried

Application will be sent to Ulster County Planning Board for referral

Dietz – Special Use Permit # 2009-15

Open P/H 8:24 p.m

Closed P/H 8:50 p.m.

David Daub –neighbor located south of Dietz property

Asked why a special use permit requires a Public Hearing?

Board members responded that a Public hearing is required because of the zoning laws for this application.

Mr. Daub is also concerned about the 125 ft easement that is in the buffer zone, Mr. Daub stated that this area has been disturbed, he would like to see the soil restored, young conifers planted and the grade of the bank built up. There was a previous verbal agreement with the property owners concerning this easement and he would like that to be taken care of. Mrs. Dietz agreed and this will be taken care of.

Board members agreed this should be added to the current Site Plan and a 125 ft buffer will be added to the Final Plat.

No other comments were taken from the Public

Motion was made by F.Greitzer to close the Public Hearing, seconded by J. McEnrue.

Roll Vote:

Billy Liggan – Yes, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , John McEnrue – Yes 

Motion Carried

Application will be sent to Ulster County Planning Board for referral

Awaiting verbal/written comments from the UCBOH

Old Business:

Kong – Ricci Lotline Adjustment #2009-16

New deeds provided to the board members

Letter of Agreement between property owners needs to be provided

Application will be referred to UCPB for review

Taylor – Minor Subdivision #2009-10

After reviewing the map P. Perry stated that the Planning Board tries not to allow Flag lots and lots that do not have proper access.

RMA needs to be submitted and reviewed by P/B Attorney

Water and sewer for proposed house will be hooked to Town system.

Applicant needs to provide the following to the board

1. Property needs to be delineated on map – show property owners names as Gordan Taylor, Irene and John Taylor.
2. Right of way through Lot 1
3. Show access to all parcels
4. Clarify the use/ ownership of John Taylor Drive
5. Address the issue with the unknown property (Title search)

Miller – Lotline Adjustment #2009-17

Application needs to be changed to a Minor Subdivision –reason is currently this parcel is only one lot.

Map need to be adjusted to show 50 ft frontage off of 4^th Binnewater Rd.

Applicant will speak with the Highway Super concerning the Town road where his property is located.

New Business:

Coster – Lotline Adjustment #2009-18

Density Table added to map as required by code

Motion was made by R.Morf, seconded by P.Perry to classify this project as a Type II action pursuant to SEQRA

Roll Vote:

Billy Liggan – Yes, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , John McEnrue – Yes 

Motion Carried

Motion was made by F.Greitzer, seconded by P.Perry to schedule a Public Hearing for the next meeting in January 2010.

Roll Vote:

Billy Liggan – Yes, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , John McEnrue – Yes 

Motion Carried

Correspondence:

None

Misc. Business:

Billy asked for volunteers for the Association of Towns Conference held in February 2010. Names will be submitted to Supervisor

Motion to adjourn the meeting @ 10:05 pm by R.Morf, seconded by F. Greitzer

Roll Vote:

Billy Liggan – Yes, Randi Morf –Yes, Jeanne Walsh – Yes, Fred Greitzer – Yes, Nick Mercurio - Yes,– Peter Perry –Yes , John McEnrue – Yes 

Motion Carried

Next Planning Board Meeting is scheduled for Jan 7, 2010

Leslie Treut ,Planning Board Clerk