10-5-09
Wilmington Planning Board
Regular Meeting – 7 p.m.
October 5, 2009
Board members present: Bob Peters, Judi Gould, Bruce Huntington, Bert Yost, Ginny Crispell, Glen Gebel and Marilyn Moncsko
Public present: Bob Guynup, Steve Corvelli, Bill Skufca, Peter Coffrin, Randy Preston and Shirley Lawrence.
CALL TO ORDER at 7:01 pm by Chairman Bob Peters.
Minutes of the September 14, 2009 meeting were approved with a motion made by Judi Gould, seconded by Bert Yost; carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
WHITEFACE OUTLOOK-North Sky Development-Jack Levitt.
*The Wilmington Planning Board gave final approval on September 14, 2009. The mylar and paper drawings were all stamped all the necessary information was sent to the DOH. It was noted on each drawing that the approval was for Phase I only.
WFE Ventures
The following list of items needed was sent to Peter Coffrin on September 15th.
1. A letter of approval from the Highway Supt. Concerning the driveway cuts onto John Bliss Rd., the bridge details and the road construction details within the HOA. The Highway Supt. Stated that his only concern was 50’ from the centerline of the road He feels that if the town is asked to take over the road some time in the future the bridge and road questions should be addressed at that time.
*There is one obvious driveway cut and 2 that are marked.
*Judi Gould felt the biggest outstanding issue was the bridge load plan of 22 tons and the rules require 25 ton.
*Peter Coffrin stated that it was rated for 25 ton by Jeffords steel.
*The board agreed that this should be stated on the final plan.
*Bruce Huntington stated his wish to have the project reviewed by the town engineer. The board members agreed that if the plans were not going to match the letter from Jeffords that this might be a good idea.
*Peter agreed to have the plans redone. It is the August 10, 2009 drawings that need to be adjusted.
2. A letter of approval from the Fire Department stating that the road and bridge meets their standards for all emergency vehicles.
· This items still needs to be provided.
3. A letter from the Army Corp of Engineers stating that all their concerns have been met for the stream crossing. We only have a letter for a temporary stream crossing.
*The board has no letter at this time. Bob Guynup spoke to Mr. Connell and was informed that they have 45 days to issue a permit.
4. A letter or form from the State Department or other proper entity , that the HOA has been accepted and granted for use.
*Peter is still waiting for a document approving this item.
5. An official letter of certification that both bridges meet the Town of Wilmington Specifications of 25 tons. The Planning Board made special note of the weight of a 10 yard concrete truck of 40 tons and a certification as to the method to allow the extra weighted trucks to pass over these two bridges.
*This item was address with Item 1.
6. Change the street name to “Ways” not “Lanes” on all forms.
*This has been done.
7. Telephone Company questioned as to Pioneer, should be Frontier.
*There is no decision on phone service.
Richard O’Connor-2 lot subdivision on Whiteface Highway
*8+ acre parcel-wants to split in half.
*Has completed SEQR and negative declaration.
*Dick Sampson will be representing him. He will send a certified letter to the board approving Dick
as his representative.
*$100 application fee has been paid.
*Public hearing set for November 2nd.
*Richard O’Connor will notify the neighbors.
WHITEFACE OVERLOOK-Alan Oppenheim.
*APA is the lead agency.
*Town will supply the water with Whiteface Overlook providing a booster pump.
*Preliminary approval was granted on July 6, 2009 by the Wilmington Planning Board.
*No new information.
NEW BUSINESS
*First Columbia has made a presentation to the ZBA concerning the beach project.
CORRESPONDENCE
*Zoning Laws committee update by Judi Gould. Next meeting will be October 19th.
*North Country Stormwater conference will be held on October 15th. Must register by October 9th. Cost is $50.
ADJOURNMENT- 7:55 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 7 p.m.
October 5, 2009
Board members present: Bob Peters, Judi Gould, Bruce Huntington, Bert Yost, Ginny Crispell, Glen Gebel and Marilyn Moncsko
Public present: Bob Guynup, Steve Corvelli, Bill Skufca, Peter Coffrin, Randy Preston and Shirley Lawrence.
CALL TO ORDER at 7:01 pm by Chairman Bob Peters.
Minutes of the September 14, 2009 meeting were approved with a motion made by Judi Gould, seconded by Bert Yost; carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
WHITEFACE OUTLOOK-North Sky Development-Jack Levitt.
*The Wilmington Planning Board gave final approval on September 14, 2009. The mylar and paper drawings were all stamped all the necessary information was sent to the DOH. It was noted on each drawing that the approval was for Phase I only.
WFE Ventures
The following list of items needed was sent to Peter Coffrin on September 15th.
1. A letter of approval from the Highway Supt. Concerning the driveway cuts onto John Bliss Rd., the bridge details and the road construction details within the HOA. The Highway Supt. Stated that his only concern was 50’ from the centerline of the road He feels that if the town is asked to take over the road some time in the future the bridge and road questions should be addressed at that time.
*There is one obvious driveway cut and 2 that are marked.
*Judi Gould felt the biggest outstanding issue was the bridge load plan of 22 tons and the rules require 25 ton.
*Peter Coffrin stated that it was rated for 25 ton by Jeffords steel.
*The board agreed that this should be stated on the final plan.
*Bruce Huntington stated his wish to have the project reviewed by the town engineer. The board members agreed that if the plans were not going to match the letter from Jeffords that this might be a good idea.
*Peter agreed to have the plans redone. It is the August 10, 2009 drawings that need to be adjusted.
2. A letter of approval from the Fire Department stating that the road and bridge meets their standards for all emergency vehicles.
· This items still needs to be provided.
3. A letter from the Army Corp of Engineers stating that all their concerns have been met for the stream crossing. We only have a letter for a temporary stream crossing.
*The board has no letter at this time. Bob Guynup spoke to Mr. Connell and was informed that they have 45 days to issue a permit.
4. A letter or form from the State Department or other proper entity , that the HOA has been accepted and granted for use.
*Peter is still waiting for a document approving this item.
5. An official letter of certification that both bridges meet the Town of Wilmington Specifications of 25 tons. The Planning Board made special note of the weight of a 10 yard concrete truck of 40 tons and a certification as to the method to allow the extra weighted trucks to pass over these two bridges.
*This item was address with Item 1.
6. Change the street name to “Ways” not “Lanes” on all forms.
*This has been done.
7. Telephone Company questioned as to Pioneer, should be Frontier.
*There is no decision on phone service.
Richard O’Connor-2 lot subdivision on Whiteface Highway
*8+ acre parcel-wants to split in half.
*Has completed SEQR and negative declaration.
*Dick Sampson will be representing him. He will send a certified letter to the board approving Dick
as his representative.
*$100 application fee has been paid.
*Public hearing set for November 2nd.
*Richard O’Connor will notify the neighbors.
WHITEFACE OVERLOOK-Alan Oppenheim.
*APA is the lead agency.
*Town will supply the water with Whiteface Overlook providing a booster pump.
*Preliminary approval was granted on July 6, 2009 by the Wilmington Planning Board.
*No new information.
NEW BUSINESS
*First Columbia has made a presentation to the ZBA concerning the beach project.
CORRESPONDENCE
*Zoning Laws committee update by Judi Gould. Next meeting will be October 19th.
*North Country Stormwater conference will be held on October 15th. Must register by October 9th. Cost is $50.
ADJOURNMENT- 7:55 p.m.
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