TOWN OF ROCHESTER PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 12th, 2019 7:00PM
Rochester Town Hall 50 Scenic Road, Accord, NY
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS and COMMUNICATIONS
• August 26th Workshop Meeting Decision
E. TRAININGS
• NY Planning Federation 2019 Planning and Zoning School Courses
F. ACTION ON MINUTES
• Approve July 8th Regular PB Meeting Minutes
• Approve June 24th Workshop Meeting Minutes
G. APPLICATION REVIEW
1. PB 2019-12 LLI New Application
Glenn Dymond (Applicant & Owner)
Lot Line Improvement
A lot improvement proposing the combination of two contiguous lots: S/B/L 68.3-1-57.1 (+/- 3.3 acres) and S/B/L 68.3-1-58 (+/- 1.7 acres) into a single 5 acre parcel. Both parcels are R-1 zoned and located on Leghorn Road, Kerhonkson, NY
2. PB 2019-10 LLI New Application
Harvey Marshak & Wendy Monk (Applicants)
Harvey Marshak, Wendy Monk & Sean Boyd (Owners)
Lot Line Improvement
Applicants propose the transfer of +/- 3.12 acres from S/B/L 68.1-2-84 located at 31 Fawn Lane, Accord, NY owner Sean Boyd to S/B/L 68.1-2-6.115 located at 779 Queens Highway, Accord, NY. Both parcels are located in the R-2 zoning district
3. PB 2019-05 SUP Public Hearing/Continued Application
Alan Feinberg (Applicant), Mattheos Vrasidas (Owner)
Special Use Permit
Applicant proposes the conversion of a single family dwelling into a two family dwelling by the addition of a kitchen in the basement of the residence on a +/- 68.6 acre parcel (S/B/L 59.15-1-22.100). Parcel is located at 519 Upper Cherrytown Road, Kerhonkson NY. Parcel is R-5 zoned (rural conservation district).
SEQRA: Type II
4. PB 2019-09 SBD Public Hearing/Continued Application
Jane Huey-Chai Lin (Owner & Applicant) c/o Howard Chang
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes a minor subdivision of a +/- 65.9 acre parcel located at 148 Schwabie Turnpike, Kerhonkson, NY (S/B/L 60.3-1-32.100) from one to three lots. Parcel is in the R-5 and ‘FP Overlay” zoning districts, and contains ACOE & DEC wetlands
SEQRA: Unlisted/Uncoordinated
5. PB 2019-04 SPA Public Hearing/Continued Application
Town of Rochester (Applicant), Accord Fire District (Owner)
Site Plan Approval
Applicant proposes the redevelopment (addition to) of the Alligerville Fire House, (S/B/L 77.2-2-17). Located at 4 Creek Road, High Falls, NY. Parcel is R-1 zoned and adjacent to Ulster County Ag District #3.
SEQRA: Unlisted Action (‘GOSR’ Lead Agency) Negative Declaration 7/31/2019
6. PB 2019-08 SPA Public Hearing/Continued Application
Let Lee (Qwner) c/o Blake Arrowood/Arrowood Farms (Applicant)
Amend Existing Site Plan Approval
Applicant proposes the amendment of existing SUP/SPA 2016-01&2018-03 with a production facility expansion connecting current facility (brewery) to a larger to-be-constructed 5,000 sq foot production facility on a +/- 48.5 acre parcel located at 236 Lower Whitfield Road, Accord, NY (S/B/L 68.4-4-23.110). Parcel is in the AR-3 and ‘AP Overlay’ zoning districts and located in Ulster County Ag District #3
SEQRA: Unlisted/Uncoordinated
7. PB 2019-06 SUP/SPA Continued Application
Acorn Waldorf School c/o Motria Shuhan (Applicant), George Schoonmaker (Owner)
Special Use Permit & Site Plan Approval
Applicant proposes the construction of a one level 2,400 sq ft private pre-school/kindergarten, on a +/- 23 acre parcel (S/B/L 69.3-1-20). Parcel is located on Canyon Road, Accord, NY. Parcel is AR-3 zoned, adjacent to Ulster County Ag District #3 lands and contains limited habitat core lands.
SEQRA: TBD
8. PB 2019-07 SUP/SPA Continued Application
PB 2019-10 SBD Continued Application
Lorraine Nicholson (Owner)
Colony House NY, LLC d.b.a Stonehill’s Farmhouse
Applicant proposes conversion of existing structures into bed and breakfast style inn/lodging, and use of the existing barn and grounds for commercial special events. Vacant land is proposed to be converted into farming and additional paring. Parcel is +/- 19.75 acres (S/B/L 68.4-4-22.116) located at 77 Mill Hook Road, Accord, NY. The parcel presently has two existing single family residences, 4 vacant bungalows, and a 2,500 sq. ft. detached barn and accessory structures. The parcel further contains woodlands/vacant land and lawn/landscaped area. Parcel is AR-3 zoned (agricultural residential).
SEQRA: TBD
9. PB 2019-11 SBD New Application
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (Owner and Applicant)
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes the subdivision of a +/- 149.3 acre parcel (S/B/L 69.4-2-11.2) by the separation of +/- 15.373 acres into a second parcel to be transferred to 641 Berme Road, Accord, NY. Existing parcel is accessible by Lucas Turnpike, High Falls, NY and located at 2 Rescue Lane, High Falls, NY. The existing parcel contains a lodge and educational center, animal sanctuary, pasture lands, waterway and undeveloped woodlands. Parcel is AR-3 zoned (agricultural residential), adjacent to Ulster County Ag District #3, within 500’ of the Town of Marbletown, is in the ‘FP’ and ‘AP overlay zoning districts and the DOH Aquifier district and contains ACOE Wetlands.
SEQRA: TBD
10. PB 2019-01 SUP/SPA Continued Application
Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary, LLC (Applicant)
CWC Loosestrife, LLC (Owner)
Proposes the establishment of a farm animal sanctuary and construction of a 90’x 60’ dog & cat kennel, on the +/- 63.5 acre parcel located at 30 Loosestrife Lane, Kerhonkson, NY, S/B/L 76.1-2-2.111. Parcel is presently used as a farm and equestrian facility with barn, stables, paddocks, etc. also including a single family residence. AR-3 zoned, Ulster County Ag District #3, ACOE national wetlands on property and within 500 ft of a registered historic property.
SEQRA: TBD
H. OTHER MATTERS
I. ADJOURNMENT