TOWN OF ROCHESTER PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 14th, 2020 7:00 PM
Virtual Meeting/Community Center, Accord, NY
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS and COMMUNICATIONS
• September 28th Workshop Meeting Decision
• Reminder: October Regular Meeting is Thursday October 8th, 2020
E. TRAININGS
F. ACTION ON MINUTES
• Approve August 10th Regular PB Meeting Minutes
• Approve August 31st PB Workshop Meeting Minutes
G. APPLICATION REVIEW
1. PB 2020-06 LLI New Application
Frank Kortright (Owner and Applicant) &
Flynn C. O’Conner and Jennifer S. O’Bryon (Owners)
Applicant proposes a lot line adjustment conveying +/- 1.25 acres from the lot S/B/L 68.3-2-14 (+/- 74.35 acres), NR zoning district to the lot S/B/L 68.3-2-28 (+/- 0.63 acres), R-2 zoning district. Lands to be conveyed include an existing barn. Lot to receive acreage include an existing single family dwelling and garage with well and septic. Lots are located on Rochester Center Road
SEQRA: Type II by Code
2. PB 2020-06 SUP Public Hearing/Continued Application
The Sleeping Giant Ice Cream Company/Robert Christian (Owner)
Special Use Permit/Site Plan Approval
The applicant proposes a change of use. The existing parcel is used for a retail flower shop with greenhouses. The proposed use is a seasonal (spring through fall) neighborhood ice cream shop with window exterior service and outdoor seating. No new construction is proposed. The parcel is located on Sunset Drive, Kerhonkson, NY, S/B/L 76.10-1-35.100 (+/- .572 acres). The parcel is in the H (Hamlet) zoning district, and fronts Rte. 209, a NYS scenic byway.
SEQRA: Type II
3. PB 2020-03 SBD Continued Application
Lett Lee (Owner), Blake Arrowood (Applicant)
Minor Subdivision
The applicant proposes a minor 2 lot subdivision of a +/- 48.5 acre lot into two lots. Lot one of +/- 3.15 acres and lot two of +/- 44.89 acres. Lot one does not have direct frontage/access to a highway. Lot two shall maintain the existing single family dwellings and brewery, each with existing well and septic. The parcel is located at 236 Lower Whitfield Road, Accord, NY (S/B/L 68.4-4-23.111+/- 48.5 acres). The parcel is in the AR-3 (residential agricultural) zoning district, and Ulster County AG-3 agricultural district and contains farmlands of statewide importance.
SEQRA: TBD
4. PB 2020-05 SUP Continued Application
Konstantinos Mastrogiannis (Owner), Lumens Holdings, LLC (Applicant)
Special Use Permit/Site Plan Approval
The applicant proposes a 2.5 KW utility scale solar farm. The parcel contains existing single family dwellings and accessory structures with existing well and septic, which are to remain. The parcel further contains fields and woodlands. The proposed use is to be partially within prime farmlands. The parcel is located at 48 Samsonville Road, Kerhonkson, NY (S/B/L 76.1-3-7 +/- 19.7 acres). The parcel is in the AR-3 (residential agricultural) zoning district, the AP Overlay District, contains prime farmlands and farmlands of statewide importance and Ulster County AG-3 agricultural district.
SEQRA: TBD
5. PB 2020-04 SUP Continued Application
Henry Rich (Owner and Applicant)
Special Use Permit
The applicant proposed the conversion of existing pottery studio into a grocery/convenience store and office space. Existing use of Pottery Studio received a Use Variance in 1996. Current lot area is nonconforming (0.5 acres) in H (Hamlet) zoning district. Parcel is located at 19-23 Main Street, Accord, NY, S/B/L 77.9-1-37.100. Parcel is in FD (Floodplain Development) Overlay District and contains prime farmland.
6. PB 2020-05 SBD New Application
Wilfred and David Neff (owner and applicant)
Minor Subdivision
The applicant proposes a minor two lot subdivision of S/B/L 69.4-2-7.116 (+/- 82 acres) into two +/- 40 acre lots. Parcel is located on Lucas Turnpike, Accord. Parcel is in the AR-3 (residential agricultural) zoning district, Ulster County AG-3 Agricultural District, contains prime farmlands and farmlands of statewide importance, is in the FD (Floodplain Development) and AP (Aquifier Protection) Overlay districts and is within 500 feet of the Rest Plaus Historic District. The rear part of the parcel fronts the O&W Rail Trail, contains UC Habitat Core lands and hydric soils, a named creek (Kripplebush Creek) and the full parcel is identified as a biologically important area. The parcel fronts the Shawnagunk Mountain Scenic Byway and is within 500 feet of the municipal boundary with the Town of Marbletown.
7. PB 2020-06 SBD New Application
Olga Byrne (Owner and Applicant)
Major Subdivision
The applicant proposes a five lot major subdivision of parcel S/B/L 60.3-2-2.5 (+/- 23.81 acres) with an extension of Private Drive Sawmill Court and creation of a shared driveway. The parcel is located at 2008 Queens Highway, Kerhonkson. Several proposed new lots are to potentially contain multifamily housing. Proposed lots are of +/- 3.7, 4.5, 4.7, 5.0 and 6.0 acres respectively. The parcel is in the R-2 zoning district, contains a NYS DEC named stream, and Ulster County Habitat Core Lands
H. OTHER MATTERS
I. ADJOURNMENT