PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ULSTER COUNTY
ACCORD, NY
845-626-2434
MEETING MINUTES OF August 14th, 2023,REGULAR MEETING OF Town of Rochester PLANNING BOARD held at 6:30PM at the Harold Lipton Community Center and streamed live via YouTube.
Chair Grasso called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Secretary Wilhelmdid roll call attendance.
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Marc Grasso Zachary Jarvis
Patrick Williams Ann Marie Maloney
Rick Jones
Maren Lindstrom
Zorian Pinsky
ALSO PRESENT: Jazmyne Wilhelm, David Gordon, and David Church
APPLICATION REVIEW:
Application # PB 2023-078 Applicant/Owner: 15 Railroad LLC
Type: Minor SBD Representative: Turu Illgen / Turu Illgen ArchitectZoning: R-2
Property Location: 35 Hill RdSBL: 60.3-2-21 SEQRA: Unlisted, Uncoordinated
Status: ContinuedApplication/PUBLICHEARINGCLOSED
DESCRIPTION: Applicant proposes the following: Lot 1: +/- 2acres, Lot 2: +/- 2 acres. The current parcel is +/- 4acres. The applicant has met zoning requirementsand no physicalrestrictions apply.
Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to accept the draft resolution as read at the July 10th, 2023, meeting, and to certify the conditions as read as 1-6. 2nd from Mr., Jones. All in favor, 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Application # PB 2023-167 Applicant/Owner: Inness NY LLCType: SPA
Representative: Nadine Carney / Peak EngineeringZoning: AR-3 Property Location: 10 Bank StSBL: 77.1-1-1.100 SEQRA: Type IIStatus: ContinuedApplication /PUBLICHEARINGCLOSEDDESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a new utility barn located
in an existing business with an existing site planapproval. This application is to amend the currentSPA and add the utility barn.
The board received the noise study and reviewed it. The board had concerns for the invoice due to the invoice missing the willow trees and pine trees as well as a few other requested items. The board discussed the foliage they would like added to the bond. Mr. Grasso suggested a bond for $50,000. Mr. Jones made a motion to set the bond at $60,000. Ms. Lindstrom 2nd the motion. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. The board read the draft decision and made comments on what needs to be added, view decision in file. Mr. Pinsky made a motion to accept as amended and discussed. Mr. Williams 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Application # PB 2022-187 Applicant/Owner: Wild Lands Holding Company LLC / Michael FinkType: Minor SBD Representative: Bob James / A. Diachishin & Assoc.
Zoning: R-5 Property Location: 64 Rock Hill Rd.SBL: 77.2-4-18-110 SEQRA: Unlisted, UncoordinatedStatus: ContinuedApplication/PUBLICHEARINGCLOSED
DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 60.64 acre, 4-lotsubdivision with a revised sketch plan.
The board reviewed the draft decision and discussed, view final decision in file. Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to accept the draft decision, Mr. Jones 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Application # PB 2022-656 Applicant/Owner: Anthony KawalchukType: Minor SBD Representative: Terry Ringler / Ringler Land SurveyingZoning: B Property Location: 2 Aevo RdSBL: 77.1-1-26.100 SEQRA: UndecidedStatus: ContinuedApplication /PUBLICHEARINGDESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 2-lot subdivision whichdivides the current structure from the propertyadjacent to 209. The applicant has met zoningrequirements and no physical restrictions apply.
Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to declare as an unlisted uncoordinated SEQRA. Mr. Jones 2nd. Roll call vote, Mr. Grasso yes, Ms. Lindstrom yes, Mr. Williams yes, Mr. Jones yes, Mr. Pinsky yes. The board went over the short EAF Pt.2.Mr. Williams made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Jones 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. The board went through the draft decision. Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to accept the decision. Mr. Williams 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Application # PB 2022-688 Applicant/Owner: Bodolec, ArthurType: LLI
Representative: Bill Eggers / Medenbach & Eggers PCZoning: R1 Property Location: TBD Queens HighwaySBL: 68.19-2-17,18 SEQRA: Type IIStatus: NewApplication
DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a Lot Line Improvementcombining 2 lots of varioussizes into 1 newconforming lot.
Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to certify the lot line adjustment as proposed. Mr. Williams 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Application # PB 2023-237 Applicant/Owner: Potokar/RosenfieldType: Minor SBD Representative: Bill Eggers / Medenbach & Eggers PCZoning: R2 Property Location: Boodle Hole RdSBL: 68.4-1-3 SEQRA: UndecidedStatus: ContinuedApplication
DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 9.21 acre, 2 lotsubdivision inclusive of a 3.03-acrelot and a 6.18-acre lot. The applicant has met zoningrequirements and no physical restrictions apply.
The board requested a road maintenance agreement to share the apron. Mr. Grasso made a motion to set public hearing. Ms. Lindstrom 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Application # PB 2023-283 Applicant/Owner: Arthur GillettType: LLI Representative: Bill Eggers / Medenbach & Eggers PCZoning: R2 Property Location: County Rte. 6 / Rock Hill RdSBL: 77.2-4-13, 14,15SEQRA: Type IIStatus: ContinuedApplication
DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a Lot Line Improvementredesigning 3 lots into various sizes per the CEO.
The applicant expressed that they have a new map that they would prefer to use for final approval and will be ready for the September 11th,2023 meeting.
Application # PB 2023-124 Applicant/Owner: Dan RichfieldType: Minor SBD Representative: Bill Eggers / Medenbach & EggersZoning: R2 Property Location: 138-140 Queens HwySBL: 68.4-6-6 SEQRA: UndecidedStatus: ContinuedApplication
DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 2-lot subdivision takingan existing lot with 2 existing structures anddividing it into 2 new lots. The applicant has metzoning requirements and no physical restrictionsapply.
The board requested that the map be updated to show wooded areas, 100ft stream off set, and AP overlay. Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to set public hearing. Mr. Williams 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Application # PB 2023-329 Applicant/Owner: Barry Estate C/O Daniel Barry / Barbara Thom
Type: Minor SBD Representative: Bill Eggers / Medenbach & EggersZoning: Hamlet Property Location: 170 Stony Kill RdSBL: 77.3-1-49.100 SEQRA: Undecided
Status: ContinuedApplication
DESCRIPTION: This is an estate where the heirs are the applicantswho propose a 2-lot subdivision taking an existinglot with 1 existing structure and dividing it into 2lots. The applicant has met zoning requirementsand no physical restrictions apply.
The board requested that the following map changes be made, 100ft setback from stony kill, wooded areas, area of rare and endangered plants, slop for driveway, trout stream, and 100ft floodplain. The application will e sent to the highway department and the fire department. SHIPPO will be done.
Application # PB 2021-516 Applicant/Owner: DeJager Realty LLCType: Major SBD Representative: Nadine Carney / Peak EngineeringZoning: AR-3 Property Location: Lucas Ave / Peninsula LaneSBL: 77.1-2-33.510 SEQRA: Type I (Oct 22) PB lead Agency (Dec 22)
Status: ContinuedApplication
DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 13 – lot conservationsubdivision. The newsubmission packet includesan updated wetland study, revised maps, SWPPP,revised lot sizes and road structure.
The board went through EAF Pt. 2 and 3 and discussed with the attorney. The attorney read 617.7C1 to refer to for the first few questions to help the board understand wait will happen after SEQRA determination. Mr. Bolner prepared a negative declaration for the boards review, Ms.Lindstrom made comments towards incompleteness and not satisfied with what was prepared. The board decided to speak in depth on this application at the workshop meeting on 8-30-2023.
Application # PB 2023-330 Applicant/Owner: Thomas McCarthyType: Major SBD Representative: Thomas McCarthyZoning: Business Property Location: 11&13 Queens Hwy
SBL: 76.2-2-5.122/124SEQRA: UndecidedStatus: NewApplication
DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to convey +/- 0.8 acresfrom 11 Queens Hwy to 13Queens Hwy. Theapplicant has met zoning requirements and nophysical restrictions apply.
The board requested that the existing approved map be submitted with the updated changes being shown. Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to accept the waiver. Mr. Pinsky 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to set for public hearing. Mr. Williams 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
OTHER MATTERS:
• The board discussed the proposed Subdivision code and agreed that Mr. Grasso will submit all comments by 9-1-2023.
• Moratorium extension review – The board agreed to submit a copy of the last response.
• The board discussed lot line improvements and subdivision definitions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to set a workshop meeting for 8-30-2023. Mr. Pinsky 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
ACTION ON MINUTES:
Mr. Jones made a motion to accept the 7-10-2023 meeting minutes. Ms. Lindstrom 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ms. Lindstrom made a motion to adjourn at 9:20 PM. Mr. Williams 2nd. All in favor 5 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
Respectfully submitted,
Jazmyne Wilhelm,
Secretary