PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ULSTER COUNTY
ACCORD, NY
845-626-2434
MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 09, 2023 REGULAR MEETING OF Town of Rochester PLANNING BOARD held at 7:00PM at the Harold Lipton Community Center and streamed live via YouTube.
Chair Psaras called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The secretary did roll call attendance.
PRESENT: (6) ABSENT: (2)
Bruce Psaras, Chair Zorian Pinsky
Rick Jones Maren Lindstrom
Patrick Williams
Marc Grasso
Zachary Jarvis
Ann Marie Moloney, Alternate (7:03)
ALSO PRESENT: Kiera Power, Planning Board Secretary; David Landon, Attorney; Erin Enouen, Planning Board liaison.
APPLICATION REVIEW:
1. PB 2022-05 SUP Continued Application
Harana Market
S/B/L 76.2-2-49 – 5125 Rt 209
Prior to Harana Market’s presentation Mr. Jarvis stated the following:
“In my real estate practice, I share an office with the agent who sold the property associated with the applicant. We are all independent contractors, and I have no other business relationship with that agent, nor any interest in the fees they earned or might earn as a result of the sale. Because I have no interest in the sale or in this application, I will continue to participate in the Planning Board’s review of the application.”
Kris Mauricio, Eva Tringali, Michael Lockwood, and Michael Wentland on behalf of the application.
Ms. Tringali stated that their current plans involve no additions, expansions, or harm to the physical landscape.
Mr. Jones expresses concern with inconsistent well and septic capacities. Board requests new Board of Health septic and well certifications.
Mr. Grasso requests a newly drafted parking waiver, including a consistent number of parking spaces desired by the applicant. The number of parking spaces requested must account for outdoor events and dining.
New documentation from the NYS DOT.
Applicant will indicate dark sky compliant lighting for both new and existing outdoor fixture, and they will reduce lighting by 50% during non-business hours. The applicant will also provide the board with estimated hours/days of operation to ensure their compliance to the board’s lumen standards. An engineering review will be conducted to certify dark-sky lighting has been installed.
Topographic markings will be added to the property map, specifically, high/ low points, edge of bank, and high-water mark clearly displayed.
Ms. Tringali expressed interest in hosting private events on the proposed property. The board clarified these events would need to be included in her current application if there is true intent to host such events.
Applicant will respond with anticipated noise/music levels of outdoor events.
Significant signage should be installed in and surrounding the property. The plans will include the locations and specifications for signage on Rt 209 to clearly state no parking, signs in the parking lot will clearly advise pedestrians to use the crosswalks.
The applicant has been advised all commercial properties must landscape their property along 209. The board will supply landscape plans from the To-go Deli and Lucky Petrol Project’s for applicants’ reference.
2. PB 2023-01 SBD
Ian Read
S/B/L 68.2-1-38 – 16 Private Rd – off Dug Rd
Ian Read presents on behalf of the application.
The applicant must provide a survey map including topographic contours in no less than 5-foot intervals; a key to identify the meaning of the colored dashed and solid lines; identify any additional stone walls not yet identified; an aerial view of the property; delineation of the length and width of the proposed shared driveway; and, indicate turnoff for emergency vehicles if the shared portion of the driveway is greater than 500’.
Since there is not an existing Road Maintenance Agreement, the applicant will form one for portion of the proposed shared driveway with Ms. Trepman and Mr./Mrs. Danks.
The applicant will begin the process to certify the well and septic with Ulster County Department of Health.
OTHER MATTERS:
Town Board Referrals:
i. Local Law CC – Wireless Communications Facilities
The board’s discussion concluded that there was no comment on Local Law CC.
ii. Local Law DD – Contractor Storage Yards
The boards discussion provided Chair Psaras with key points to present to the Town Board. These points of discussion will be presented, in writing, to Supervisor Baden and the Town Board.
TRAINING:
– No new training announcements.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Chair Psaras made a motion to cancel the 1/30/23 workshop meeting on the condition that Mr. Barber is not available. Mr. Grasso seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion Carried.
5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions.
ACTION ON MINUTES:
Chair Psaras motions to postpone minutes from 12/12/22 to next month’s agenda. Mr. Jones seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
ADJOURNMENT:
If Mr. Barber’s field notes are completed, and he is available, then he will attend our workshop meeting on 1/30/23. If Mr. Barber is unavailable the meeting will be cancelled.
Mr. Williams made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm. Mr. Jarvis Seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried.
5 ayes, 0, nays, 0 abstentions.
Respectfully submitted,
Kiera Power,
Secretary