6-18-09
Wilmington Planning Board
Regular Meeting – 7 p.m.
June 1, 2009
Present: Bob Peters, Ginny Crispell, Marilyn Moncsko, Judi Gould, Glen Gebel, Bruce Huntington, Alan Oppenheim, Peter Coffrin Alicia Armstrong, Herb Crispell, Rarilee Conway, Bob & Sue Hockert, Pam McDonald, Randy Preston and Shirley Lawrence.
CALL TO ORDER-PUBLIC HEARING-WFE VENTURES-PETER COFFRIN FOR JOAN FREIDMAN
Public hearing called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Bob Peters.
*Application is for a 9 lot subdivision located on the John Bliss Road.
*The parcel size is 56 acres.
*The 2 lots previously in question will be 150’ from the center of the road and will not interfere with the scenic corridor. A rear setback variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
*The engineering work has been done.
*Environmental impacts are small.
*All state information has been submitted except for the archaeological study; testing is still being done.
*The market is for persons wishing to have second homes.
*There will be extensive covenants on the property.
*Will be onsite water and sewer. Soils have been tested and are satisfactory.
*The roads will be gravel and suitable for emergency vehicles.
*There will be no building within the wetlands.
*DEC permit has been issued. They required a Stormwater Management Plan. Waiting for approval for stream crossings from DEC. There is no impact to the streams.
*Temporary bracing could be to the bridges for strength during construction phase.
*The board requested certification be presented on the bridges.
*The covenants will be enforced by a Home Owners Association. The covenants will run with the deed..
*Testing for septic for DOH has been done.
*It was suggested that weight limit signs be posted on each side of the bridges.
*Bruce Huntington questioned if there were other requirements for the bridges that the board might not be aware of.
*Herb questioned the drive cuts and if there was a need for APA approval. APA approval has been received.
*The variance was for the rear setback on two properties.
*The roads will be 50’ wide.
*The large lot is being retained by Mrs. Friedman.
*Bruce Huntington suggested looping the roads in case one of the bridges should go out.
*Peter Coffrin did not feel that this was necessary for the number of lots involved, but was willing to take a look at it.
*Public hearing closed at 7:29 pm
Regular Meeting-Call to order at7:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve May 4, 2009 minutes presented by Judy Gould, seconded by Marilyn Moncsko; carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
WFE Ventures
*Is looking for conditional approval.
*Is still waiting for some other agency approvals.
*SEQR form has been submitted with negative declaration.
*Bridge issue and historic preservation is still in question.
*The acceptance letter for the Storm Water Management Plan has been received from DEC.
*Motion was presented by Bert Yost to grant conditional approval with the conditions that there is DEC approval for the bridges and certification from Jeffords Steel as well as a ruling by the NYS Historic Preservation; motion seconded by Judi Gould;
Discussion: Bruce Huntington had concerns over easements for possible future development. He thinks this should be one of the conditions.
Vote taken on the motion: Bob Peters, Ginny Crispell, Marilyn Moncsko, Judi Gould, Glen Gebel –yes; Bruce Huntington-no.
Whiteface Overlook-Alan Oppenheim
*Alan gave an update on the project.
*APA had determined an incomplete application.
*Water is one of the issues to be resolved. This needs to go through the town board process.
*They are working to finalize the application to the APA and will then approach the Town Board.
Hoping to have submission to the APA in 30-45 days.
*The Dept. of Health, DEC and DOT will all be involved in the project.
*APA is the lead agency.
*Utilities will be underground.
*Cannot remove the building until there is APA approval.
*Alan wishes to know any issues that are of concern to this board.
*Randy Preston felt there would be no issues with the water other than going through the correct process. Randy noted that there will be a pump that the town will eventually take over.
*Bruce Hungtington (speaking as a neighbor) would have concerns over drainage. Alan stated that they are proposing a sophisticated drainage system that will have a negative impact.
*Public hearing set for July 6th.
*Whiteface Outlook-North Sky Development-Jack Levitt
*Conditional approval was granted on March 2, 2009. All changes are due within 180 days (August 29, 2009)
*Discussion was held on North Woods Engineering bill. Bob Peters will discuss this with Jack Levitt.
NEW BUSINESS
WHITEFACE VIEW LLC-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
*Zoning Board application for a conditional use permit to make part of the property retail use.
*Recommendations: The zoning board should be very specific on the types of business that should be allowed; signage should be considered;
AMY LEVENSON-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
*No comments for the application.
NYRSA No. 2 Cellular Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless-Conditional Use Application
*No comments.
*Bob Peters has spoke with Kevin Bette and Columbia will be coming back with a new application for the beach project.
The plot by the river will not be used.
There will be 27 units.
The 3 on the beach side will have a buffer of at least 50’ of trees.
They will need a variance from the zoning board for the additional units.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm
Regular Meeting – 7 p.m.
June 1, 2009
Present: Bob Peters, Ginny Crispell, Marilyn Moncsko, Judi Gould, Glen Gebel, Bruce Huntington, Alan Oppenheim, Peter Coffrin Alicia Armstrong, Herb Crispell, Rarilee Conway, Bob & Sue Hockert, Pam McDonald, Randy Preston and Shirley Lawrence.
CALL TO ORDER-PUBLIC HEARING-WFE VENTURES-PETER COFFRIN FOR JOAN FREIDMAN
Public hearing called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Bob Peters.
*Application is for a 9 lot subdivision located on the John Bliss Road.
*The parcel size is 56 acres.
*The 2 lots previously in question will be 150’ from the center of the road and will not interfere with the scenic corridor. A rear setback variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
*The engineering work has been done.
*Environmental impacts are small.
*All state information has been submitted except for the archaeological study; testing is still being done.
*The market is for persons wishing to have second homes.
*There will be extensive covenants on the property.
*Will be onsite water and sewer. Soils have been tested and are satisfactory.
*The roads will be gravel and suitable for emergency vehicles.
*There will be no building within the wetlands.
*DEC permit has been issued. They required a Stormwater Management Plan. Waiting for approval for stream crossings from DEC. There is no impact to the streams.
*Temporary bracing could be to the bridges for strength during construction phase.
*The board requested certification be presented on the bridges.
*The covenants will be enforced by a Home Owners Association. The covenants will run with the deed..
*Testing for septic for DOH has been done.
*It was suggested that weight limit signs be posted on each side of the bridges.
*Bruce Huntington questioned if there were other requirements for the bridges that the board might not be aware of.
*Herb questioned the drive cuts and if there was a need for APA approval. APA approval has been received.
*The variance was for the rear setback on two properties.
*The roads will be 50’ wide.
*The large lot is being retained by Mrs. Friedman.
*Bruce Huntington suggested looping the roads in case one of the bridges should go out.
*Peter Coffrin did not feel that this was necessary for the number of lots involved, but was willing to take a look at it.
*Public hearing closed at 7:29 pm
Regular Meeting-Call to order at7:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve May 4, 2009 minutes presented by Judy Gould, seconded by Marilyn Moncsko; carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
WFE Ventures
*Is looking for conditional approval.
*Is still waiting for some other agency approvals.
*SEQR form has been submitted with negative declaration.
*Bridge issue and historic preservation is still in question.
*The acceptance letter for the Storm Water Management Plan has been received from DEC.
*Motion was presented by Bert Yost to grant conditional approval with the conditions that there is DEC approval for the bridges and certification from Jeffords Steel as well as a ruling by the NYS Historic Preservation; motion seconded by Judi Gould;
Discussion: Bruce Huntington had concerns over easements for possible future development. He thinks this should be one of the conditions.
Vote taken on the motion: Bob Peters, Ginny Crispell, Marilyn Moncsko, Judi Gould, Glen Gebel –yes; Bruce Huntington-no.
Whiteface Overlook-Alan Oppenheim
*Alan gave an update on the project.
*APA had determined an incomplete application.
*Water is one of the issues to be resolved. This needs to go through the town board process.
*They are working to finalize the application to the APA and will then approach the Town Board.
Hoping to have submission to the APA in 30-45 days.
*The Dept. of Health, DEC and DOT will all be involved in the project.
*APA is the lead agency.
*Utilities will be underground.
*Cannot remove the building until there is APA approval.
*Alan wishes to know any issues that are of concern to this board.
*Randy Preston felt there would be no issues with the water other than going through the correct process. Randy noted that there will be a pump that the town will eventually take over.
*Bruce Hungtington (speaking as a neighbor) would have concerns over drainage. Alan stated that they are proposing a sophisticated drainage system that will have a negative impact.
*Public hearing set for July 6th.
*Whiteface Outlook-North Sky Development-Jack Levitt
*Conditional approval was granted on March 2, 2009. All changes are due within 180 days (August 29, 2009)
*Discussion was held on North Woods Engineering bill. Bob Peters will discuss this with Jack Levitt.
NEW BUSINESS
WHITEFACE VIEW LLC-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
*Zoning Board application for a conditional use permit to make part of the property retail use.
*Recommendations: The zoning board should be very specific on the types of business that should be allowed; signage should be considered;
AMY LEVENSON-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
*No comments for the application.
NYRSA No. 2 Cellular Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless-Conditional Use Application
*No comments.
*Bob Peters has spoke with Kevin Bette and Columbia will be coming back with a new application for the beach project.
The plot by the river will not be used.
There will be 27 units.
The 3 on the beach side will have a buffer of at least 50’ of trees.
They will need a variance from the zoning board for the additional units.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm
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