TOWN OF POESTENKILL

38 Davis Drive / P.O. Box 210

Poestenkill, NY 12140

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Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD

May 3, 2016 Minutes

(Distributed before approval)

MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Grattan, Chairman

Robert Dore

William Daniel

Harvey Teal

Jeffrey Briggs

Don Heckelman

Tom Russell

Robert Ryan, Attorney

Steve Valente, Alternate

RECORDING SECRETARY: Monica Hardy

Chairman Grattan called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Grattan would like to have a discussion before the public hearing about conflict of interest with Board Members and applicants. She thinks that before each meeting the Board should have a discussion about the applicants to see if anyone feels there is a conflict of interest and if so they should recluse there selves.

Public Hearing

Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Special Use Permit

(Tax Map #127.-1-57) 239 Legenbauer Road

Secretary Monica Hardy read the public hearing announcement for the record.

Jeffrey Briggs, being a member of Rensselaer Plateau Alliance recused himself from the public hearing and Steve Valente, Alternate sat in for him.

Chairman Grattan read the Impact Assessment Part II. All Board Members answered all questions. There was lengthy discussion between the board members and the public. The Board spoke of many concerns, including traffic control, accidents, parking, size of road, supervision, trash, trails including snowmobile and horse trails, etc. Toby Chadwick from the town garage asked questions about plowing, garbage and trespassing and also asked would the property be supervised in anyway and would there be locked gates. There were also people in the public that did not oppose the project but also had questions. Hunting was also a big concern and hours of operation.

Jeff Briggs talked about overnight boy scouts camping on the property. The public hearing was continued for next month.

A motion was made by Chairman Grattan and seconded by Alternate Member Steve Valente and unanimously carried by 7 ayes 0 nays 0 abstentions that this will have no significant negative impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Chairman Grattan and seconded by William Daniel and unanimously carried by 7 ayes 0 nays 0 abstentions to hold the public hearing open until next month June 7, 2016, at which time James Bonesteel could bring a list of all activities, etc. detailing what the property will be used for.

James Bonesteel asked that no restriction be put on this property. The Board will continue discussion at the next meeting.

Minutes

A motion was made by William Daniel and seconded by Robert Door and unanimously carried that the April 3, 2016 minutes be APPROVED as amended.

New Applicants

Karen Bradley and Jesse Lundy	Minor Sub-Division Application

(Tax Map # 114.-2-15.1) 69 Dater Hill Road

Karen Bradley discussed her application to subdivide a 2 acre parcel, to construct a single-family dwelling for her father Jesse Lundy. The Board did not have any questions. Chairman Grattan made a motion which was seconded by Jeffrey Briggs and unanimously carried by 7 ayes 0 nays 0 abstentions to classify this application as a minor sub-division. Karen Bradley will be back on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 for a Public Hearing and a SEQRA review.

Bruce Moody	Minor-Sub Division Application

(Tax Map # 114.-2-7 122 Garfield Road

Kevin McGrath discussed the application along with Bruce Moody to sub-divide 94 acres into to lots. Mr. Moody’s lot will be 23.6 acres where his home, barns etc. will remain. The other 70.6 acres will be sold for agricultural purposes only. William Daniel made a motion, seconded by Harvey Teal and unanimously carried by 7 ayes 0 nays and 0 abstentions to classify this application as a minor sub-division. Bruce Moody will be back on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 for a Public Hearing and a SEQRA review.

Penny and Allan Yetto 2 Lot Sub-Division

(Tax Map # 125.5-4-13) 20 Circle Drive

Chairman Grattan brought up the Yetto property. There was a lengthy discussion about the size of the lot. The Board decides to submit an advisory opinion to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board is concerned that the size of the lot is exceedingly small.

New Business

There being no further business, a motion was made by Chairman Grattan and seconded by Member Russell and unanimous carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Monica Hardy

Secretary