Town Board Public Hearing – September 2018

A Public Hearing was held on September 27, 2018 at 7:04pm at the Town of Rochester Town Hall. Re: Economic Enterprise Overlay District Review
PRESENT:
Councilman Drabkin Councilman Hewitt Supervisor Baden
Town Clerk Gundberg Town Attorney Christiana

ABSENT:

Councilwoman Fornino Councilwoman Haugen-Depuy

Supervisor Baden called the public hearing to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Aquarius Star Corporation c/o Joe Esposito-owner
Alex Banner- Applicant
2919 & 2921 Lucas Turnpike, SBL: 77.1-2-42.120 & 77.1-2-42.130
AR-3 & AP Overlay Zoning District
Ulster County Agricultural District # 3, Partially in 100 year flood zone 36111C0590E

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Alex Banner, applicant for the EEO review explained to the Town Board how he was looking for a location to have his wood working and other small crafts business and the Lucas Turnpike location was perfect for what he needs. Mr. Banner thanked the Town Board for their efforts and hopes to be approved for this location.

There were no other comments made.

RESPONSES:

Supervisor Baden received a letter from Medenbach and Eggers in regards to the septic system. The current tank will be replaced with a 1,000 gallon tank.

The Town of Rochester Planning Board waived the right to be lead agency.

Ulster County Planning Board will meet on October 3rd

The Town Board cannot close the public hearing until they hear from the Ulster County Planning Board.

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Resolution # 298-2018:

A Motion was made by Councilman Drabkin to continue the public hearing on the EEO application for 10/4/2018 immediately following the 2 scheduled proposed Local Law public hearings beginning at 7:00pm at the Town of Rochester Town Hall.
Second: Councilman Hewitt
Aye: 3 nay: 0 abstain: 0 motion carried
Fornino, Haugen-Depuy Absent

Respectfully Submitted,

Kathleen A. Gundberg
Town Clerk