MINUTES
May 5, 2009: Regular Meeting
Town of Hartwick Planning Board
Call to order 7 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance:
Board Members: G. Horth, F. Thering, T. Schlesier, V. Rozella, A. Thomas, A. Briggs. P. Ingalls
Alt. PB Members: S. Bush (also acting as Secretary)
Others: Gar Gozigan
Minutes of Last Meeting:
P. Ingalls made a motion to approve the April minutes with no changes. T. Schlesier seconded. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Town Board Meeting Minutes of PB Interest: APRIL 20th Work Session
$2665.46 remains from the Route 28 Water Study. Pat has received a proposal from Mike Peleshi to do a Water Budget Study for $4500.00. The study would show how much water recharges into the ground, indicating how much more development the aquifer can handle. OCCA is willing to pay half the amount. The Town may use the money that remains from the previous water study.
The Town's water study was discussed by the Planning Board. The PB was concerned the study does not even cover the entire Rte. 28 corridor in The Town of Hartwick. The PB also felt the money probably should not have been spent on the study, as it only encompasses a small section of Rte 28. There should be a regional water study done by The County of Otsego on the entire Rt. 28 Corridor, as they have the "deeper pockets".
Correspondence:
Letter from DOT on Rte. 28 project
Gas line training at Holiday inn
Public Comment:
None. There was no Public
Enforcement Officer Report: Position still vacant. No candidates known.
Planning Board Intake Clerk/Secretary: Position still vacant. No candidates known
Several applications have been received by the Town Board but as of May 5th they have not hired anyone.
SIGNS:
Jurisdictional Determination:
The planning board discussed the non-conforming billboard sign variance for Don Huntington Corp. The sign ordinance was reviewed and the related section was read to the board. A. Thomas made a motion to approve a written resolution on the subject. P. Ingalls seconded. Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION A:
Where As it is the opinion of the Planning Board that the original variance granted by the Town Board, acting as the Board of Appeals, granted a variance in accordance with the Town Sign Law. Now, be it resolved, the Planning Board hereby refers any discussion on stated variance back to the Town Board.
Development Projects:
SIGHT PLAN CHANGE: Dreams Park Infirmary - addition of 600 Esq.
Gar Gozigan, representing Dreams Park, came in to ask for a site plan change to the infirmary. The building is currently 30X40 and they are asking to add an additional 16X40 to accommodate the growing number of participants. After reviewing the submitted blue prints A. Thomas made a motion to accept the site plan change. V. Rozella seconded. Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried. Confirmation letter to be sent to Mr. Gozigan
Real Property Changes:
Simple Split: NONE Subdivision Review: NONE
Public Comment: None. There was no Public
Regulation Revision Work:
Peddler Law was tabled until next meeting
V. Rozella made a motion to adjourn the meeting. T. Schlesier seconded. Vote: All Ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Gregory Horth
PB Chair
Minutes Approval from June Minutes:
V. Rozella made a motion to approve the May minutes with no changes. T. Schlesier seconded. All Ayes. Motion carried.
