Town of Hartwick
MINUTES
Of The June 7, 2011:
Regular Meeting of
Town of Hartwick
Planning Board
Call
to order 7 p.m.
Pledge
of Allegiance
Attendance:
Board Members: G. Horth; V.
Rozella; Sue Bush (absent); T. Schleiser; F. Thering (absent); A. Briggs, A.
Thomas
Alternate PB
Member(s): Glenn Schilling (present/voting); Margaret
Kennedy (present/voting)
Public: Dave Adikes; Nancy
Adikes; Grace Lobdell
Simple
Split: Adikes Parcel #160.00-1-50.01.
Planning Board reviewed the proposed simple split and confirmed, via
consensus, that it met the criteria for a simple split. Applicant advised of how to proceed.
Signs:
1.
“White Clover House.” Grace Lobdell. One freestanding sign adjacent to CO HWY 11
at 3981 CO HWY 11; Tax Map #145.00-1-7.01.
G. Lobdell, applicant, reviewed her project. V. Rozella made a motion to approve the sign
as submitted. A. Briggs seconded the
motion and the vote had the following result (7, 0, 0); Motion Carried.
Minutes
of Last Meeting:
G.
Schilling, made a motion to approve the May 3, 2011 minutes as submitted. V. Rozella, seconded. Vote: (7,
0, 0); Motion carried.
Public Comment: None.
Regular Agenda
Signs:
1.
“Tops Markets.” Temporary (June through
September 1, 2011) at 5 Commons Drive. Two
(2) freestanding, sandwich board type area along ST HWY 28. Planning Board amended application to reflect
the dimensions of both signs. T. Austin was
directed to address the third sign, installed between the two requested, as
observed by G. Schilling 6/7/11. V.
Rozella made a motion to approve the two requested signs based on the amended
application. M. Kennedy, seconded the
motion and the vote had the following result (7, 0, 0); Motion carried.
2. “Redneck
BBQ and Canoe and Kayak Rentals & Sales.” One, off-premise, freestanding sign, with two faces per
name at 162.00-1-3.22 (4757 ST HWY 28).
The Planning Board reviewed the application specifically discussing its
relationship to other signs known to exist on the property. V. Rozella made a motion to approve the signs
as submitted with the stipulation that the new sign be at least 35’ from any
other sign on the property. T. Schleiser
seconded the motion and the vote had the following result, (7, 0, 0); Motion
Carried.
Public Comment:
Planning Board Business:
T. Austin summarized complaints that had been
addressed since the last meeting; specifically McDonald’s, Best Western Inn and
Suites; and Curves.
G. Horth raised the question of Quickway and
Citizens Bank Sign and their outside signs remaining on based on the premise
that the gas pumps and ATM, respectively, require exterior lighting on for
safety. Are they considered open when
just the pumps and ATM are “open?” Or
should the lights be required to be turned off based on the sign law. T. Austin was instructed to contact both
businesses regarding their nighttime lighting and to return with a report to
the Planning Board at the July meeting.
Planning Board discussed the improvements
that had been made at the former Brockmann’s Antiques building now being
operated as a restaurant by Sal Furnari.
T. Austin instructed to contact S. Furnari and J. McManus regarding an
“as built” for the completed site.
G. Horth mentioned that several business have
agreed to have a common “closing time” however, many have not complied with such
informal agreements. G. Horth has
received complaints regarding camping, noise, lighting and questioned the
opinion the Board regarding the issue.
V. Rozella commended the aesthetics of Dreams Park particularly
considering the 13 week operation that ends for most of the year. The Planning Board respectfully requests that
the Zoning Commission consider light and noise regulation in their review of
Local Laws.
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 8:05 PM.
