11-18-09
Wilmington Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular Monthly Meeting
November 18, 2009
Board members present: Alicia Armstrong, Jerry Bottcher, Jean Baker, Herb Crispell, Bob Girardin and Tom Hinman .
Others present: Robert Guynup, Steve Corvelli, Randy Preston, Debby Boyce, Bob & Sue Hockert, Larry Hegele, Ginny Crispell, Nancy Gonyea, John Lafferty, Harriett Adams, Tony Nickinello, Bruce Huntington, Paul Wos, John Lafferty, Sylvia Mustelier, Gail Mitchell Tom Bradshaw, Jean Cavallero, Peter Yuro, Meg Humphreys, Nancy Humphreys, Janie Schoetz, Scott Allen, and Shirley Lawrence.
PUBLIC HEARING –SUSAN HOCKERT-APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 by Chairperson Alicia Armstrong.
*Wishes to locate her insurance office in the building previously occupied by the Adirondack Federal Credit Union.
*Sylvia Mustelier questioned why the board was now granting a permit for something that was already in place.
*Susan stated that she was unaware of the permit process at the time she moved in.
*There were no comments from the Zoning Board.
*Motion was presented to approve the application as presented by Herb Crispell, seconded by Jean Baker and carried unanimously.
Public hearing closed at 7:03 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING DEBORAH BOYCE FOR ANTHONY NICKINELLO-APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-FOX FARM ROAD-TIMBER HARVEST.
Public hearing called to order at 7:04 p.m.
*The board has received six letters in favor of the project.
*Bruce Huntington stated that he was in favor of the project.
*Debby Boyce reviewed the project again for the benefit of the board members that were not present at the original meeting.
*Motion was presented to approve the application as presented by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Bob Giradin and carried unanimously.
*Public hearing closed at 7:06
PUBLIC HEARING-DEBORAH BOYCE FOR RICH RUSCICA-APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-1337 BONNIEVIEW ROAD-TIMBER HARVEST.
*Meeting called to order at 7:07 pm.
*The landing will be in the field and not visible from the road.
*Bob Guynup had concerns over the mud in the road at the McDonald residence. Deborah Boyce stated that if it becomes a problem, it will be fixed upon request.
*The project will be done before spring.
*Motion was presented to approve the application as presented by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Bob Girardin, carried unanimously.
*Public heaing closed at 7:09 pm.
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:10 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*Motion to approve October 21, 2009 minutes presented by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Tom Hinman; carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS-Conditional Use Permit-Barbara Mulvey Property-Timber Harvest.
*The property is 130-140 acres.
*Would remove only a few trees along the roadway into the property.
*Public hearing set for December 16th; location to be determined.
BOB CHESTER-FOX FARM ROAD-VARIANCE FROM SCENIC CORRIDOR SETBACK.
*Applicant was not present.
*Property is a one acre parcel across from the KOA.
*Needs a 10-20 foot relief from the setback requirement on Fox Farm Road.
*Wishes to construct a single family dwelling.
*Will be discussed at the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS-Bowman Lane Subdivision-First Columbia
*AES representative Scott Allen gave an update
*They have reviewed the project and provided written comments. They have met with the applicant and gone over the comments. The applicant has responded to the comments and another written review will be provided.
*Scott felt that the application would possibly be complete by the next Zoning Board meeting and that a public hearing might be scheduled for the January meeting.
*The plans will be available for review in Bob Guynup’s office.
*The application will be reviewed at the December 16th meeting.
ANNOUNCMENTS
The next Elan consultant meeting will be held on December 19th.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. upon a motion by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Bob Girardin and carried unanimously.
Regular Monthly Meeting
November 18, 2009
Board members present: Alicia Armstrong, Jerry Bottcher, Jean Baker, Herb Crispell, Bob Girardin and Tom Hinman .
Others present: Robert Guynup, Steve Corvelli, Randy Preston, Debby Boyce, Bob & Sue Hockert, Larry Hegele, Ginny Crispell, Nancy Gonyea, John Lafferty, Harriett Adams, Tony Nickinello, Bruce Huntington, Paul Wos, John Lafferty, Sylvia Mustelier, Gail Mitchell Tom Bradshaw, Jean Cavallero, Peter Yuro, Meg Humphreys, Nancy Humphreys, Janie Schoetz, Scott Allen, and Shirley Lawrence.
PUBLIC HEARING –SUSAN HOCKERT-APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
CALL TO ORDER at 7:00 by Chairperson Alicia Armstrong.
*Wishes to locate her insurance office in the building previously occupied by the Adirondack Federal Credit Union.
*Sylvia Mustelier questioned why the board was now granting a permit for something that was already in place.
*Susan stated that she was unaware of the permit process at the time she moved in.
*There were no comments from the Zoning Board.
*Motion was presented to approve the application as presented by Herb Crispell, seconded by Jean Baker and carried unanimously.
Public hearing closed at 7:03 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING DEBORAH BOYCE FOR ANTHONY NICKINELLO-APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-FOX FARM ROAD-TIMBER HARVEST.
Public hearing called to order at 7:04 p.m.
*The board has received six letters in favor of the project.
*Bruce Huntington stated that he was in favor of the project.
*Debby Boyce reviewed the project again for the benefit of the board members that were not present at the original meeting.
*Motion was presented to approve the application as presented by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Bob Giradin and carried unanimously.
*Public hearing closed at 7:06
PUBLIC HEARING-DEBORAH BOYCE FOR RICH RUSCICA-APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-1337 BONNIEVIEW ROAD-TIMBER HARVEST.
*Meeting called to order at 7:07 pm.
*The landing will be in the field and not visible from the road.
*Bob Guynup had concerns over the mud in the road at the McDonald residence. Deborah Boyce stated that if it becomes a problem, it will be fixed upon request.
*The project will be done before spring.
*Motion was presented to approve the application as presented by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Bob Girardin, carried unanimously.
*Public heaing closed at 7:09 pm.
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:10 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
*Motion to approve October 21, 2009 minutes presented by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Tom Hinman; carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS-Conditional Use Permit-Barbara Mulvey Property-Timber Harvest.
*The property is 130-140 acres.
*Would remove only a few trees along the roadway into the property.
*Public hearing set for December 16th; location to be determined.
BOB CHESTER-FOX FARM ROAD-VARIANCE FROM SCENIC CORRIDOR SETBACK.
*Applicant was not present.
*Property is a one acre parcel across from the KOA.
*Needs a 10-20 foot relief from the setback requirement on Fox Farm Road.
*Wishes to construct a single family dwelling.
*Will be discussed at the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS-Bowman Lane Subdivision-First Columbia
*AES representative Scott Allen gave an update
*They have reviewed the project and provided written comments. They have met with the applicant and gone over the comments. The applicant has responded to the comments and another written review will be provided.
*Scott felt that the application would possibly be complete by the next Zoning Board meeting and that a public hearing might be scheduled for the January meeting.
*The plans will be available for review in Bob Guynup’s office.
*The application will be reviewed at the December 16th meeting.
ANNOUNCMENTS
The next Elan consultant meeting will be held on December 19th.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. upon a motion by Jerry Bottcher, seconded by Bob Girardin and carried unanimously.