PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ULSTER COUNTY
ACCORD, NEW YORK
(845) 626-2434
MINUTES OF January 8th, 2018 Meeting of the Town of Rochester PLANNING BOARD, held at the Town of Rochester Community Center, Accord, NY.
Chairman Maren asked everyone to stand for the pledge to the Flag.
The Secretary did roll call attendance.
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Maren Lindstrom, Chairman Alonzo Grace
Rick Jones, Vice Chair
Laurence DeWitt
Patrick Williams
Also present:
Shaye Davis, Secretary. Mary Lou Christiana, Attorney for the Town, Sam Zurofsky, Alternate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman Lindstrom noted that there were two vacancies for the Planning Board.
At 7:04 Chairman Lindstrom seated alternate Sam Zurofsky on the Board for the duration of the meeting.
TRAININGS
Chairman Lindstrom mentioned that there was the Annual training in February in New York City that was coming up.
ACTION ON MINUTES
The December 11th, 2017 minutes were tabled.
2017-12 LLI
Lot Line Adjustment
Denise Ross-Serena Depero and Stevenson Estime-William Mensche
Proposes a transfer of acreage between 3 contiguous parcels. Ross transfers 8.87 acres to contiguous parcels. Proposes relocation of right-of-way.
Twenty Acre Lane, SBL 77.2-2-29.211 and 77.2-2-29.212 and 77.2-2-29.300, AR-3 and AP Overlay zoning districts, Located in Ulster County Ag District #3
SEQRA: Type II Action (by code)
Patricia Brooks was present on behalf of the application.
Mrs. Brooks explained to the Board the amount that was being conveyed and that there would still be the same number of lots after the lot line improvement. She stated that the driveway on the map shows the way it should’ve been and how the driveway actually was and that they are changing the maps to reflect the way the driveway actually goes. She also noted that the shared driveway was grandfathered in.
Chairman Lindstrom noted that the “Right to Farm Act” wording was not on the map and that it would need to be.
Chairman Lindstrom stated that the application was a type II by code under SEQRA.
The Planning Board had no further questions on the application.
Mr. Williams motioned to certify the lot line improvement upon revision of the plat. Mr. DeWitt seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4 ayes, o nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
2017-08 SUP
Amendment to Special Use Permit/Site Plan decision 2015-01 SUP/SPA
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, Inc.
Proposes amendment to an approved Special Use/Site Plan ±100.5 acre parcel
Proposes construction of a 2800 ft² residential inn with new septic
Approved for Multiple Uses Animal Sanctuary, Commercial Events Facility, and Inn – Special Use
Agricultural Tourism Enterprises, and Agricultural Retail Sales – Site Plan
Lucas Tpke, S/B/L 69.4-2-11.200, ‘AR-3’, ‘AP Overlay’ and ‘FD Overlay’ zoning districts, Contiguous to Ulster County Ag District #3, Contiguous to Rest Plaus Historic District listed on the National Register, Located within the 100 year flood plain, and Contiguous to the Town of Marbletown
SEQRA: Type I (Preliminary)
Jeff Lydon was present on behalf of the application.
Mr. Lydon gave the history of the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. He stated that they wanted to have an amendment to the current special use permit to build a new building for the inn that they were approved for instead of using a current building since the building was transformed into office space. He noted that the inn would be for speakers, educators and some workers to stay in at some times. He stated that the building would be 5 bedrooms and would meet all the necessary codes and standards.
Chairman Lindstrom stated that no one would be staying there permanently. She noted that the applicant had supplied the lighting they would be using, the signage, the driveway approval and that parking was shown on the map as well. Everything looked satisfying to the Board. She asked if anyone would be able to stay at the inn or not.
Mr. Lydon stated that at the moment it would be just for speakers, educators and workers to stay in, no random people can stay.
Mr. DeWitt asked if some of the guests would be paying.
Mr. Lydon stated that it would be for the honorary members only for the time being.
Chairman Lindstrom noted that if they ever had someone live in the building or start renting the building they would have to come back for an amendment.
Attorney Christiana noted that the applicant should label the original intended building.
Chairman Lindstrom noted that the property was in the flood plain but buildings were very far away from the area.
Mr. Jones motioned type the application as a type II under SEQRA. Mr. Williams seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote:
Chairman Lindstrom – Yes Mr. Williams – Yes
Mr. DeWitt – Yes Mr. Zurofsky – Yes
Mr. Jones – Yes
4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
Mr. Williams motioned to refer the application to the Ulster County Planning Board. Mr. Jones seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
Mr. Jones motioned to refer the application to the New York State Historic Preservation Office. Mr. DeWitt seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
Chairman Lindstrom motioned to refer the application to the Town of Rochester Historic Preservation Committee. Mr. DeWitt seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
Mr. DeWitt motioned to send the Ulster County Department of Public Works to notify them of the changes. Mr. Williams seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
Mr. Jones motioned to set the application for public hearing for the February meeting contingent upon noting the office building and the current road on map. Mr. Zurofsky seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
Chairman Lindstrom noted that the 3 year temporary special use permit for special events had expired and that they need to apply with a new application to make it permeant.
2017-09 SPA
Site Plan
Rup Kishan Realty
Proposes Retail with 2 @ 2 bedroom apartments above
Route 209, S/B/L 76.9-2-39.100, ‘H’, ‘AP Overlay’ and ‘FD Overlay’ zoning districts,
Located within the 100 year flood plain, within 500’ of Town of Wawarsing
SEQRA: TBD
Barry Medenbach was present on behalf of the application.
Chairman Lindstrom noted that the application was for a multiple use for a retail space and two apartments above the retail space with a shared driveway with the Dollar General next door. She asked what kind of retail space it would be.
Mr. Medenbach stated that the retail space would be a liquor store.
Chairman Lindstrom asked why there were so many parking spots.
Mr. Medenbach stated that he would find out if the parking spots in the back of the building were necessary. He also noted that they had water and sewer connection. He also explained that the geography of the parcel for the Board.
Chairman Lindstrom stated that the Board would need some landscaping plans. She also stated that it would be good to try and keep some of the trees if possible.
Mr. Medenbach stated that they weren’t planning on keeping any of the trees but will look into keeping some. He also stated that they would put some trees in after the construction of the building.
Chairman Lindstrom noted that they will need a description of project, the signage, lighting, hours of the lights being on and the hours of the store, the number of employees, sketches of the building, elevations, sidewalks if possible to have pedestrian connectivity, possibly some bike racks.
Attorney Christiana noted that the Board will have to notify the Town of Wawarsing during the public hearing.
Mr. Zurofsky asked if the Board would look at the shared driveway agreement with Dollar General.
There were no further questions.
Other Matters:
The Board discussed the different view shed points for the Cypress Creek Fordemoor project on Berme Road.
The list the Board formed consisted of 7 spots: Kelder’s Farm, Queens Highway and Route 209 intersection, the Pine Grove Dude Ranch, the Indian Valley Ball Field, the intersection of Boice Mill Road and Route 209, the intersection of Krum Road/Fischer Road and coming into Kerhonkson on Route 209.
The Board decided they would have Tim Moot look over the view shed points before sending them to Cypress Creek.
Mr. DeWitt motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:24PM. Mr. Williams seconded the motion.
Motion carried. All in favor
4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 0 abstentions
Respectfully submitted,
Shaye Davis, Secretary
Adopted and accepted,