Town of Hartwick
MINUTES
Of The December 7, 2010: Regular Meeting of
Town of Hartwick Planning Board
Call to order 7 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance:
Board Members: G. Horth; V. Rozella (absent); Sue Bush (absent); T. Schleiser; F. Thering; A. Briggs, A. Thomas
Alternate PB Member(s): Glenn Schilling (seated/voting); Margaret Kennedy (seated/voting)
Public: Chris Boyea: Paula Wart; Amy Parr; Dave Petri
Minutes of Last Meeting:
A. Thomas, made a motion to approve the November 2, 2010 minutes as submitted. M. Kennedy, seconded. Vote: All Ayes (7, 0, 0). Motion carried.
Public Comment: A. Parr voiced concerns of Hydraulic Fracturing and gas drilling in general; questioning what can be done to protect this area. A. Parr also offered to help in anyway possible.
G. Schilling commented on State moratorium. G. Horth discussed the dSGEIS and the current process.
A. Parr commented that she had attended meeting in Milford and the presentation that Michelle Kennedy had made; emphasizing Local Law powers.
A. Parr questioned zoning and what controls it may bring into play.
G. Horth mentioned the draft Wellhead protection zone and similar laws and their limiting abilities where zoning may not apply. G. Horth also commented on the current moratorium.
Public comment closed at 7:15PM.
Public Hearing(s): None scheduled.
Regular Agenda:
P. Wart submitted a simple split for consideration. Proposed 5 AC lot on Bunn Hill Rd. A. Briggs moved to accept and approve the proposed simple split finding that the proposed lot met the criteria of a simple split. The motion was seconded by A. Schleiser, and the vote had the following result (7,0,0). Motion carried.
Sketch Plan:
•1. "McDonald's Seating/ADA" Location: ST HWY 28-The Commons, Cooperstown, NY Project: Enclose portion of patio area, site modifications for ADA accessibility; no increase in capacity from existing facility.
C. Boyea, owner, presented the proposed alterations as submitted. A. Thomas questioned the enclosure of the patio. C. Boyea commented that it will not look like an addition; the building will be re-faced to create a consistent façade around the whole building. The interior of the structure will also receive an ADA upgrade and re-face. The remaining portion of the patio will remain. A. Thomas made a motion stating that the proposed alterations did not represent an expansion of use and that therefore Site Plan Review did not apply; as such approve changes as submitted. A. Briggs seconded the motion and the vote had the following result: (7,0,0). Motion Carried. It was stated that the applicant would submit Sign Permit Applications in the future prior to re-signing the structure.
Projects:
•1. "Nate Ingalls Coffee/Sandwich Shop" Location: Corner of ST HWY 28 and Seminary Road Tax Map No.: 162.00-1-20.00 Project: New 30'x30' sandwich/coffee shop. Sketch Plan @ October 5 meeting; determining if complete application and next steps.
G. Horth stated whether this application could proceed given the application. A. Thomas stated the he felt that the application was submitted prior to the enactment moratorium and therefore could be heard. The Board concurred and proceeded to determine whether the application was complete given the additional materials submitted. Application materials were discussed amongst Board members. Specific to the parking lot, A. Thomas pointed out a discrepancy in the number of parking spaces between SEQR Part I and the submitted site plan. A. Briggs noted that no "north" arrow was on the site plan. Board members discussed proposed water well locations. A. Thomas stated his concerns over a stated lack of outdoor lighting.
A. Briggs made a motion to accept the submitted materials as a complete application, provided that north arrow be included on the site plan. G. Schilling seconded the motion and the vote had the following result, (7,0,0). Motion carried. G. Horth made a motion to require a 1% escrow based on the $175,000 project cost, as presented. G. Schilling seconded the motion and the vote had the following result (7,0,0). Motion carried-escrow established as $1,750.00. Planning Board decided to send out project for referrals (NYS Department of Transportation (DOT). NYS Department of Health (DOH), and the County Planning Board (CPB)) and hold SEQR review after those comments are received.
Signs:
•1. "Howard Johnsons" Applicant: Northern Lights Land Company Location: 4470 ST HWY 28, Cooperstown, NY Tax Map No.: 178.00-1-3.00 Project: New freestanding and wall sign.
A. Thomas commented that the proposed signage seemed to be, essentially, a replacement of the existing signs. G. Horth commented that no signage should be permitted beyond that which is presented A. Thomas moved to approved the signage as presented provided that no signage be displayed beyond what is shown on the application materials. G. Horth seconded the motion and the vote had the following result (7,0,0). Motion Carried.
Planning Board Business:
Board Members discussed attendance and training requirements. It was discussed that F. Thering and V. Rozella have not met the required 75% attendance. G. Horth made motion to recommend that the current alternates be re-appointed in 2011 and that all Members be reappointed as appropriate.
G. Horth introduced the County Route 11 improvement resolution as presented by A. Thomas. #5 of the resolution was stricken. The Board voiced its concerns over the current project particularly the change in the downtown business character of the hamlet by changing the dimensionality of the travel lanes. A. Briggs to approve resolution and have it forwarded to the Town Board. F. Thering seconded the motion which had the following result (7,0,0). Motion carried.
A. Thomas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by A. Briggs. The motion carried by unanimous vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
