Town of Hartwick
MINUTES
Of The November 3, 2009: Regular Meeting of
Town of Hartwick Planning Board
Call to order 7 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance:
Board Members: G. Horth, A. Briggs. P. Ingalls, A. Thomas;
Alternate PB Member(s): Sue Bush (voting)
Public: Web Stayman, Dave Sellick, Duane Hotaling, Jeff Salinger, Patrick Broe, Michael Grampp, Joseph Gyurik, Dennis Brockman, Colleen Kukenberger, William Kukenberger, David Karl (MIBH), James Catella (Clark, for MIBH), Tavis Austin
Minutes of Last Meeting:
A. Thomas, made a motion to approve the September minutes as presented at the meeting with inclusion of "on site parking only; not to be used as shuttle lot for Bassett" on the Greystone Parking project. P. Ingalls, seconded. Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.
Correspondence: None.
Public Comment:
None.
Enforcement Reports: Mr. Austin commented on the various signs at "Brockman's Antiques" and stated that he had contacted Mr. Brockman several times about their removal as no Sign Permit Application had been received. Mr. Austin stated he would make another inspection 11/4/09 and begin enforcement proceedings if the signs have not been removed.
Chairman Horth asked Mr. Austin to investigate Citizen's Bank to see if their green globe sign was operating in compliance with the Sign Law.
Public Hearing(s):
•1. "Bassett Hospital Greystone Parking Expansion." Owner: Templeton Foundation. Location: 4580 State HWY 28, Milford Tax Map # 162.00-1-41.04 Proposal: To expand existing parking lot. Project to add 115 stalls; 195 total parking spaces.
No public spoke. Ms. Briggs questioned the removal of the 29 parking stalls as discussed during the October meeting. Mr. Karl (MIBH) stated that he did understand that such removal was a requirement, but rather an option as future interior renovations would require these additional 29 stalls. There was a discussion amongst Board members that it would be easier and avoid segmentation under SEQR to consider the whole project, with all parking stalls, at this time. G. Horth made motion to close public hearing at 7:20. Motion was seconded by Alex Thomas. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried. D. Karl proposed changes to the EAF (page 3) specific to wetlands based on the DEC letter. Changes made and accepted by Board. Board scheduled further review of the Greystone project at December meeting following receipt of the recommendations from the County Planning Board.
Regular Agenda:
Web Stayman proposed a Boundary Line Adjustment between Stayman and Sellick properties on West Hill Road. Duane Hotaling and Dave Sellick were also involved in this discussion with the Board. A. Briggs made motion to accept project as Boundary Line Adjustment where no Planning Board action is required. A. Thomas seconded the motion. Vote: All Aye, Motion Carried.
Development Projects:
•1. "Brockman Minor Subdivision." Owner: Dennis Brockman. Location: SW Corner of Tax Map # 162.00-1-33.02 Proposal: Minor Subdivision to create new 0.51 AC (150'x150') parcel; two lots created from existing Tax Map # 162.00-1-33.02. Project will require referral to County Planning Board. A. Briggs moved to accept application as a Minor Subdivision; seconded by P. Ingalls. Vote: All Aye, Motion carried. Board discussed missing elements. A. Thomas made motion to require new sketch plan prior to submittal of Preliminary Plat where new sketch plan would include: proof of access, water source, sewer provisions, fire department comments on proposal, site drainage, Full EAF (long form), grading (if proposed), deed restriction disclosure, and slope analysis. Motion seconded by S. Bush. Vote: All Aye, Motion carried. New sketch plan to be submitted in December. No referrals at this time.
•2. "Cooperstown Outlet Village." Owner: Sterling Trust fbo (Jeffrey Salinger) Applicant: Pinecrest Builders LLC. Location: 2 & 4 Coulman Road, Cooperstown, NY. Tax Map #: 162.00-1-11.01; -11.02. Proposal: Create tent site to be leased to vendors during the summer; provide port-a-johns; food vendor tent. Future expansion potential on "temporary basis." Sign: Proposing temporary (<120 days) 3'x4' (12 sq ft) freestanding sign; likely on existing sign post as shown on site plan. Project will require referral to County Planning Board. Board discussed traffic issues related to access from RT 28 and potential need for a cross-walk. A. Thomas made a motion to accept the site plan application as complete, establish Planning Board as Lead Agency, and to proceed with referral to County Planning Board and DOT. Seconded by S. Bush. Vote: All Aye, motion carried. Motion to approve sign permit provided that sign not be within ST 28 right-of-way, to be located between the south driveway and the south property line on the existing sign post, to be approved for 120 days but become permanent sign upon site plan approval, and composed of 2, 4'x8' sign panels, was made by A. Thomas and Seconded by P. Ingalls. Vote: All Aye, Motion carried.
•3. "Kukenberger Garage." Owner: William E. Kukenberger. Location: 3637 ST HWY 205, Hartwick, NY. Tax Map #: 144.15-1-30.00. Proposal: Construction of 32'x42', metal clad, automotive repair facility. Structure originally completed as residential storage. Sign: Two (2), 2'x3' wall signs; standard "Inspection" and "Registered" signs, to be mounted to front (east) façade of structure. A. Briggs made a motion to be Lead Agency for SEQR. Motion seconded by P. Ingalls. Vote: All Aye, Motion carried. A. Thomas made a motion to accept the application as complete, state that the proposed signs do not require Sign Permit as they are required by State Law, initiate County Planning Board referral, and set Public Hearing for December 1, 2009 at 7:15. Motion seconded by S. Bush. Vote: All Aye, motion carried.
Public Comment: None.
Planning Board Business: Planning Board recommended that the Town Board maintain a 7 member Planning Board as "the more heads the better" in deciding issues. Further, Planning Board recommends appointment of S. Bush if need arises to assume A. Briggs seat following November election results. G. Horth made a motion to this effect; seconded by A. Thomas. Vote: All Aye, Motion carried.
S. Bush made a motion to adjourn at 9:00 PM. Seconded by A. Thomas. Vote: All Aye, Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
