TOWN OF ROCHESTER PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 8th, 2021 7:00 PM
Harold Lipton Community Center,
15 Tobacco Rd.
Accord, NY 12404
Streamed live via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS and COMMUNICATIONS
• November 29th Workshop Meeting Decision
• Updated list of meetings for 2022
E. TRAININGS
• Reminder there is one month left to get 4 training credits for the year in to the PB Secretary.
• Chair Jones and Mr. Pinsky to discuss Planning Board conference they attended.
F. ACTION ON MINUTES
• Approve October 14th Regular PB Meeting Minutes & October 25th PB Workshop Minutes
G. APPLICATION REVIEW
***For anyone wanting more details about each parcel, please visit:
https://ulstercountyny.gov/maps/parcel-viewer/
1. PB 2021-11LLI New Application
Robert Kilpert & Jeffrey DaPuzzo
S/B/L 76.1-2-2.112 & 68.3-3-17.100/AR-3 & R-2
Lot Line Adjustment
Applicant proposes obtaining access to 76.1-2-2.112, (+/- 69.4 acres/AR-3), from Krum Rd. through the other parcel, 68.3-3-17.100, (+/- 4.4 acres/R-2). Both parcels are owned by the applicants. Applicant proposes conveying +/- 0.6 acres from 68.3-3-17.100 to 76.1-2-2.112 with a width of 50’ for proposed new access from Krum Rd. to the rear of 76.1-2-2.112.
2. PB 2021-15LLI New Application
Kyle Kortright
S/B/L 67.-1-25.110/AR-3
Lot Line Adjustment
Applicant proposes the line deletion of two lines on the parcel to make one parcel of +/- 21.692 acres. Lot 67.-1-25.110 would be combined with 67.-1-26.110 and 67.-1-26.300 to create a single lot.
3. PB 2021-18SBD New Application
Krom-Stone LLC
S/B/L 69.1-1-23.100/AR-3
Natural Subdivision
Parcel at S/B/L 69.1-1-23.100/AR-3. Applicant proposes a Lot Line Deletion combined with a subdivision which could be a re-subdivision based on some of the map notes. Proposed Lot #2 is practically all DEC Wetlands except for a small portion where presumably the building would be situated. Proposed Lot #2 is accessed via a flag lot ROW previously established according to the map notations, perhaps making this a Major Subdivision according to our Code. Known area for rare terrestrial animals. Proposed Lot #1 is expanded in size as a result of eliminating a lot line. This Lot #1 continues to be bisected by Upper Whitfield.
4. PB 2021–13 SBD Continued Application
Rock Mountain Farms (Karen & Howard Osterhoudt)
S/B/L 68.4-6-1.117/R2/R1
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes the subdivision of parcel S/B/L 68.4-6-1.117 (+/- 6.6 acres) into two lots; lot 1 of +/- 1 acres and lot 2 of +/- 5.6 acres. Lots accessed by Cathy Jo Pl. Accord, NY along with Roberts Drive which provides access to the current lot. Parcel contains farmland of statewide importance; the far rear of the current parcel is in the FEMA 100-year flood plain; Parcel contains hydric soils and probable wetlands.
SEQRA: Neg Dec
5. PB 2021-06 SBD Continued Application/Public Hearing
Frank Kortright
S/B/L 68.3-2-14/NR
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes dividing S/B/L 68.3-2-14 (+/- 73 acres) into two parcels, one of 8 acres for a single-family dwelling (which will require a Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review upon application for a building permit), and the remaining 65 acres to remain in mining. The parcel is located on Rochester Center Road, Kerhonkson, NY. Current use is as a sand and shale mine and vacant woodlands. The proposed new parcel will be on reclaimed mine land, has an existing well and will need a septic.
SEQRA: TBD
6. PB 2021-15SBD Continued Application/Public Hearing
Reginald Solcberg/David Demorest
S/B/L 68.2-1-74.200/R2
Minor Subdivision
Owner and Applicant propose the division of parcel S/B/L 68.2-1-74.200 into two separate lots, lot 1 of +/- 5.6 acres and lot 2 of +/- 4.33 acres. Parcel is located at 232 Dug Road, Accord NY. Parcel is flat to steeply sloping. The subdivision proposes a shared driveway with a 50’ ROW through lot 1 to lot 2. Lot 1 will have the current existing single-family dwelling, well and septic. Parcel is wooded and is in the Top 5% DEC Forest Woodlands Area and is within 250 feet of the Pacama VLY biologically important area which is proposed in the Town’s Resources Management Study to be designated as a Critically Endangered Area.
SEQRA: TBD
7. PB 2021-19SBD Continued Application
Einar Normann
S/B/L 68.1-2-22.110/R5
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes subdivision of the =/- 32-acre parcel to make the following: Lot #1 – +/- 27.3 acres and Lot #2 +/- 5.0 acres. Both proposed lots have sufficient lot frontage and all other lot development requirements have been met. Both Lot #1 and Lot #2 are registered National Wetlands
SEQRA: TBD
8. PB 2021-20SBD New Application
Peter Venezia
S/B/L 67.-1-58/R2
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes subdivision of the +/- 5.9-acre parcel to make the following: Lot #1 +/- 2.9 acres and Lot #2 +/- 3.0 acres
SEQRA: TBD
9. PB 2021-16 SBD Continued Application
Francesco Malatesta, Marco Gentilucci, & Alessio Pigazzi (Applicants & Owners)
S/B/L 67-1-6
Minor Subdivision
Applicant proposes the subdivision of parcel S/B/L 67-1-6 (+/- 59 acres) into three +/- 19 acre lots. Proposed lots one and two will have a shared drive with a right-of-way for lot 2 over lot 1. Parcel is in the AR-3 (residential agriculture) zoning district. Parcel currently contains a single-family dwelling with well and septic. New lots will require well and septic. Parcel is located at 85 Baker Lane, Kerhonkson, NY. The parcel contains limited prime farmland at the front of the parcel, federal freshwater emergent wetlands with NYS DEC identified Riparian Buffer lands at the front of proposed lots 2 and 3, and an unnamed NYS DEC identified stream at the front of proposed lot one. UC Habitat Core Lands of highest quality are at the rear 1/3 of the parcel and NYS DEC Core Forest Habitat of the top 1% cover 2/3rds of the parcel. The parcel is in a NYS DEC defined significant biodiversity area of the Hudson River Valley; and is a known DEC area for rare terrestrial animals and an Audubon important bird area.
SEQRA: TBD
10. PB 2021-17 SBD Continued Application
DeJager Realty, LLC
S/B/L 77.1-2-33.510
Major Subdivision
Applicant proposes the subdivision of parcel S/B/L 77.1-2-33.510 (+/- 93.4 acres) into 14-lot residential subdivision with: septic/wells, new private road extending from Lucas Avenue to Peninsula Lane. The parcel is in the AR-3 (residential agriculture) zoning district.
SEQRA: TBD
H. OTHER MATTERS
I. ADJOURNMENT
Certifications/Decisions for 11/8/2021:
Decision: PB 2021-15 LLI
Lot Improvement – Certification
*Pursuant to Chapter 125 and Chapter 140 of the Code of the Town of Rochester.
Applicant: Kyle Kortright
Owner: Kyle Kortright
Reason for Request:
Applicant proposes a lot line deletion to combine parcel S/B/L 67-1-26.110 (+/- 5.6 acres) with parcel S/B/L 67-1-26.210 (+/-6.328 acres), and parcel S/B/L 67-1-26.300 (+/- 9.736 acres) into one parcel of +/- 21.692 acres. Parcels are located in the AR-3 zoning district at 633 Cherrytown Road, Kerhonkson, NY
Location: 633 Cherrytown Road, Kerhonkson, NY
S/B/L: 67-1-26.110, 67-1-26.210 and 67-1-26.300
Zoning District: AR-3 (residential agricultural zoning district).
Zoning Permit filed: 10/18/2021 SEQR Type: Type II by definition
Planning Board Application #: 2021-16 LLI PB Application filed: 10/18/2021
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The Planning Board has reviewed the plat and certifies the lot improvement proposed will meet Town of Rochester lot requirements for the AR-3 zoning districts and, for recording purposes only, further represents an exempt lot improvement in accordance with Section § 125-18 of the Town of Rochester Subdivision Regulations. No subdivision approval is required or given by the Planning Board. The Planning Board further grants the authority to the Chairman to sign the plat certifying the lot improvement for filing purposes without further resolution upon receipt and the Chairman’s determination such plat meets the requirements of the code is in agreement with the sketch plan provided for review.
Plat shall be prepared by a licenced Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer to describe the conveyances involved by metes and bounds and shall include the Town of Rochester Lot Line Note:
“These plans are acknowledged by the Town of Rochester, and for recording purposes only, to represent an exempt lot improvement in accordance with § 125-18 of the Town of Rochester Subdivision Regulations. No subdivision approval is required or given Lot improvement parcel shall not be considered a separate building lot apart from the tract to which it is being added. ”
The owner shall file in the office of the Ulster County Clerk such certified plat bearing the Chairman’s signature within 62 days of this certification. The owner shall have the responsibility to return four (4) Ulster County Clerk certified copies of the plat to the Town of Rochester Planning Board within 30 days of filing.
_______________________ ______________________________
Date Rick Jones, Chair
cc: Kathleen Gundberg, Town Clerk, T/ Rochester
Mary Lou Christiana, Esq., Attorney for the Town
Code Enforcement Office, T/ Rochester
Assessor, T/ Rochester
Kyle Kortright
Terry Ringler Land Surveying