TOWN OF ROCHESTER PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 10th, 2019 7:00PM
Community Center, Accord, NY
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS and COMMUNICATIONS
• October Workshop Meeting Decision
E. TRAININGS
F. ACTION ON MINUTES
• Approve August 12th Regular PB Meeting Minutes
• Approve September 9th Regular PB Meeting Minutes
G. APPLICATION REVIEW
1. PB 2019-11 SBD Continued Application
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (Owner and Applicant)
Lot Line Improvement
Applicant proposes a lot line improvement on 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: Type II by code
2. PB 2019-13 SBD Public Hearing/Continued Application
Michael O’Sullivan (Owner & Applicant)
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes the subdivision of a +/- 7.46 acre parcel (S/B/L 68.2-1-64.110) into two lots. Lot one of +/- 3.18 acres and lot 2, a flag lot, of +/- 4.28 acres. Parcel is located at 161 Dug Road, Accord, NY and is in the R-2 zoning district and contains lands partially in the DOH Aquifer. Parcel presently contains woodlands and a single family residence. Lot one will maintain the single family residence, Lot two is to remain undeveloped at this time.
SEQRA: TBD
3. PB 2019-12 SBD New Application
Gerald Rusolo (Owner & Applicant)
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes the subdivision of a +/- 15.58 acre parcel (S/B/L 76.4-2-11.300) into two lots by the separation of +/- 3.25 acres into a second parcel. Proposed parcels are to be separated by Berme Road. Existing parcel is parcel #3 of an existing subdivision and is vacant woodlands. Parcel is located at 2021/2022 Berme Road, Accord, NY and is in the R-2 zoning district. No construction is planned at this time.
SEQRA: TBD
4. PB 2019-01 SUP/SPA Continued Public Hearing/Continued Application
Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary, LLC (Applicant)
CWC Loosestrife, LLC (Owner)
Applicant 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
5. PB 2019-07 SUP/SPA Continued Public Hearing/Continued Application
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: Type II
H. OTHER MATTERS
I. ADJOURNMENT