PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ULSTER COUNTY
ACCORD, NY
845-626-2434

MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2022 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 7:02PM and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

The YouTube stream was not functioning, but meeting was recorded via Zoom.

Chair Psaras did roll call attendance.

PRESENT: ABSENT:
Bruce Psaras, Chair
Rick Jones
Marc Grasso
Zachary Jarvis
Maren Lindstrom
Zorian Pinsky (8:29pm)
Patrick Williams
Ann Marie Moloney, Alternate

ALSO PRESENT: Nicole Knapp, Planning Board Secretary; Liz Axelson, Planning Consultant, CPL; Mary Lou Christiana, Attorney for the Town (via Zoom)

APPLICATION REVIEW:

1. PB 2021 -03 SBD (Minor) Continued Application/PUBLIC HEARING
Vinci Farms c/o Claude Dal Farra
S/B/L 76.1-1-22.112 – Old Pilgrims Way/Clay Hill Rd.

Claude Dal Farra and Solomon Latham were present on behalf of the application.

Mr. Latham advised the Planning Board they have not received their Board of Health approvals for the septic on the new lot. The Board stated this would be a condition of approval.

Chair Psaras read the DRAFT conditional final approval:

Decision: PB 2021-03 SBD
Minor Subdivision Conditional Final Approval

Applicant: Claude Dal Farra for Vinci Farm Subdivision

Reason for Request: Applicant proposes a subdivision of the current +/- 33.78-acre parcel into three lots: Lot #1 – +/- 6.1 acres with 2 houses and an existing driveway off of an existing driveway, to become a shared driveway off of Clay Hill Road; Lot #2: +/-19.0 acres with 2 houses, an existing office and studio building and an existing driveway off of an existing/future shared driveway; and Lot #3 – +/- 8.75 acres with a proposed driveway off of an existing/future shared driveway which will be for a new home, a new septic system, and well, with 2 existing sheds, which will use the existing/proposed shared driveway off of Clay Hill Road.

Location: 2 to 8 Old Pilgrim’s Way, Kerhonkson, NY
Total Acreage: +/- 33.78 acres
S/B/L: 76.1-1-22.112
Zoning District: AR-3 (Residential Agricultural) and AP (Aquifer Protection Overlay) District

The applicant proposes a three (3) lot subdivision of the parcel. The parcel’s current use is nonresidential and residential, including an existing office and studio building; and 4 existing houses, 5 sheds, a pool, studio storage building, patio, solar panels, 3 wells, with 2 in wellhouses, and 5 subsurface disposal systems (“reputed septic systems”) and a network of existing driveways with frontage on Clay Hill Road; and is +/-33.78 acres. The subdivision would result in the creation of 3 lots, with an existing, unimproved shared driveway providing access via a network of existing driveways by creating a right-of-way area for a shared driveway for proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3 off of Clay Hill Road. The applicant proposes a subdivision of the current +/- 33.78-acre parcel into three lots: Lot #1 – +/- 6.1 acres with 2 existing houses and an existing driveway off of an existing driveway; Lot #2: +/-19.0 acres with 2 houses, an existing office and studio building and an existing driveway; and Lot #3 – +/- 8.7 acres with a proposed driveway off of an existing/future shared driveway which will be for a new home, a new septic system, and well, with 2 existing sheds, with all of the proposed resulting lots using the existing/proposed shared driveway off of Clay Hill Road via a proposed right-of-way area.

SEQRA: Unlisted/Uncoordinated, and Negative Declaration on October 12, 2022
Code Enforcement Determination: Originally Conservation Subdivision, Special Use Permit and Site Plan; and amended to Minor Subdivision, following a project change.
Zoning Permit: 21/046, with Zoning Determination Letter dated February 16, 2021
Planning Board Application: PB 2021-03 SBD
PB Application filed: 3/10/2021
EAF filed: 2/18/2021
Other Agency Referrals: Town Highway Department
WHEREAS, an application for subdivision approval was submitted to the Planning Board for the project as follows:
• the application was originally submitted by Heather Gabriel, Medenbach & Eggers, and later submittals were made by William Robert Eggers, LS or Barry Medenbach, PE, Applicant (the “Project Sponsor”);
• “Project Sponsor,” wherever used herein shall mean, and is intended to mean, the Applicant as identified in the above referenced Application, its successors in interest or assignees as may be appropriate;
• the applicant paid application fees and deposited monies into an escrow account to cover the consultant charges for the review of the project in accordance with the current Fee Schedule and in agreement with the provisions of Section 125-19 of the Town of Rochester (TOR) Subdivision Code, and Section 140-63 of the Code of the Town of Rochester.
• the application was accepted by the Planning Board of the Town of Rochester on March 10, 2021; and
• the application was referred by the Planning Board of the Town of Rochester to the Town Consulting Planner and Engineer, and the Town Planning Board Attorney; and
• The applicant has made a series of application submittals, with plans, which are listed at the end of this resolution. The most recent submittal includes a drawing entitled Proposed Subdivision & Revised Site Plan for Vinci Farm, LLC, which was prepared by William Robert Eggers, LS, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated September 27, 2022, and revised November 28, 2022.

WHEREAS, the action is an Unlisted action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.4 and 617.5 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law; and the Planning Board concluded its review under SEQRA by adopting a Determination of Non-Significance (Negative Declaration) at its regular meeting on October 12, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board reviewed the Application, and all supporting documentation and information pursuant to the standards and criteria for subdivision approval set forth in the Code of the Town of Rochester, Chapter 125, Subdivision of Land; and pertinent requirements and standards of Chapter 140, Zoning; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing on the completed Application pursuant to Chapter 125, Code § 125-12. F on October 12, 2022, which was continued on November 14, 2022; and closed on November 14, 2022;

FINDINGS:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Planning Board of the Town of Rochester makes the following findings about this project:

1. The Planning Board received zoning determination and classification that the subdivision is located in an AR-3 (Residential Agricultural) zoning district, originally as a conservation subdivision per correspondence from the Code Enforcement Officer received February 16, 2021 and later reviewed as a minor subdivision due to the reduction in the number of proposed lots from 6 to 3 lots.
2. The proposed subdivision is also located in the AP (Aquifer Protection Overlay) District. The proposed subdivision including lots with existing nonresidential and residential development and a lot for future residential development, as shown on the subdivision plan, would not exceed the standard in the Zoning Section 140-18., A., Aquifer Protection Overlay District that “Impervious surface area for proposed uses and activities located outside the B Business Development, H Hamlet, I Industrial and R-1 Moderate Density Residential Districts shall not exceed 15% of lot area”.
3. The +/-33.78-acre parcel’s current use is nonresidential and residential, including an existing office and studio building; and 4 existing houses, 5 sheds, a pool, studio storage building, patio, solar panels, 3 wells, with 2 in wellhouses, and 5 subsurface disposal systems (“reputed septic systems”) and a network of existing driveways with frontage on Clay Hill Road. The subdivision would result in the creation of 3 lots, with an existing, unimproved shared driveway providing access via a network of existing driveways by creating a right-of-way area for a shared driveway for proposed Lots 1, 2 and 3 off of Clay Hill Road. The proposed subdivision would result in the creation of three lots: Lot #1 – +/- 6.1 acres with 2 existing houses and an existing driveway off of an existing driveway; Lot #2: +/-19.0 acres with 2 houses, an existing office and studio building and an existing driveway; and Lot #3 – +/- 8.7 acres with a proposed driveway off of an existing/future shared driveway which will be for a new home, a new septic system, and well, with 2 existing sheds. All of the resulting lots will use the resulting shared driveway off of Clay Hill Road via a proposed right-of-way area.
4. The subdivision was discussed at regular meetings of the Planning Board held on March 8, 2021; April 12, 2021; September 12, 2022; October 12, 2022; November 14, 2022; and December 12, 2022, during which the Planning Board, its consultant and the Applicants representative discussed the site’s existing and proposed land use and natural features including the site’s topography, and existing and proposed access.
5. In response to material set forth by the applicants as well as the Town’s consultants along with comments from the Planning Board, the Board finds the following impacts and determinations based on the most current plan revised November 28, 2022, including:
a. The lot layout makes use of an existing network of shared and individual driveways, requiring the construction of only 1 new driveway and two 20’ by 50’ “turn off” areas to be constructed along the proposed shared driveway to accommodate access to and from existing nonresidential and residential uses and 1 new home, including emergency access. Similarly, existing parking areas would accommodate existing nonresidential and residential uses. So, disturbed area would be limited to the single proposed house, well, septic and driveway and the two proposed “turn off” areas, which are necessary for emergency access for the site; and
b. The proposed lots will comply with the AR-3 (Residential Agricultural) zoning district lot area and bulk requirements and pertinent subdivision design standards and requirements.
6. In a letter dated November 28, 2022, the Applicant’s Engineer provide site parking calculations, noting the following:
a. The parking design on an apparently previously approved Site Plan Map, dated April 27, 2010, was based on calculations, as required per the Town of Rochester Code requiring 1 space for 200 square feet (SF) of usable office space, which requirement has not changed. So, for 10,200 SF of office space, 51 spaces would be required. The parking provided for nonresidential uses (not including residential parking) is 52 spaces. The plan also shows there may be room to have more spaces, in the existing gravel parking lot.
b. In addition, a breakdown of the use of the space was explained to the Planning Board during the meeting of October 12, 2022, which use falls well within the above required calculation:
i 5 large offices each of which provide space for 3 people to work, or 15 spaces;
ii 6 editing rooms each of which provide space for 2 people to work, or 12 spaces;
iii 16 offices each of which provide space for 1 person to work, or 16 spaces; and
iv then there are 9 additional places for visitors.
c. It is noted that the current nonresidential use is well below the capacity of the required and available parking for that building.
7. In a letter dated November 28, 2022, the Applicant’s Engineer requested five (5) waivers of the application requirements or code standards listed below based on reasoning for each item as set forth below, which waivers were granted by the Planning Board on November 14, 2022:
– Shared Driveway and Private Road required width of 18 feet: The existing, at 16 feet wide driveway is in adequate condition with large grass shoulders. It has been inspected by the Town of Rochester’s Highway superintendent and was deemed acceptable for current and proposed use.
– Steep Slope analysis: The Property is already developed, minus 1 proposed family home, which would be located on a reasonably flat area, and limited to an area of ≤0.5 acres. A slope analysis would not provide any additional information.
– 100-foot setback to be set from the center of the unnamed stream located west of the existing property in lieu of from the high-water mark: The stream is located off the property, with the high-water mark being at least 50 feet below in elevation and at least 300 feet away from any proposed construction activity.
– The threatened and endangered species report: The site is already developed, and proposed site work will be limited to an area of ≤0.5 acres and will not required by the Planning Board.
– Wetland delineation: All construction on the site will be limited to an area of ≤0.5 acres, generally not near the wetlands. The wetlands on site are all related to existing ponds, and no disturbance is proposed within 100ft of the ponds.

These Findings having been prepared by the Board and read and discussed at the meeting of December 12, 2022. The Board hereby Adopts these Findings on December 12, 2022 by the following Vote:

Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1

Motion to adopt findings as amended by: Rick Jones
Seconded by: Marc Grasso

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Rochester Planning Board hereby grants Minor Subdivision Conditional Final Approval of the proposed 3-lot subdivision situated with frontage on Clay Hill Road, as depicted on the plan entitled Proposed Subdivision & Revised Site Plan for Vinci Farm, LLC, which was prepared by William Robert Eggers, LS, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated September 27, 2022, and revised November 28, 2022, subject to satisfactory compliance with the following conditions:
1. The Project Sponsor shall reimburse the Town of Rochester for all costs incurred by the Town for the review of this subdivision proposal. The final plat for this subdivision will not be stamped and signed by the Planning Board Chairman unless and until all appropriate costs incurred by the Town for the customary and necessary review have been paid for by the Applicant by either means of the escrow account established at the initial application stage or by check payable to the Town of Rochester.
2. Revise the Proposed Subdivision & Revised Site Plan to clearly show and label areas of tree or woodland removal.
3. Revise the Proposed Subdivision & Revised Site Plan to clearly show and label the location of any stone walls on the plan and the removal of any stone walls.
4. Provide a finalized version of the Private Right-of-Way and Maintenance Agreement for final review by the Planning Board Attorney.
5. The applicant must submit the metes and bounds and description for the Private Right-of-Way and Maintenance Agreement to be reviewed for consistency with the metes and bounds shown for the right-of-way on the Subdivision & Revised Site Plan.
6. Provide proof of Ulster County Department of Health Permit to Construct a Waste Disposal System for Lot 3.
7. The Applicant shall obtain from the Town of Rochester Code Enforcement Officer a written determination regarding the need for a zoning variance for the accessory structures on Lot #3. Should a zoning variance is required the Applicant shall provide a copy of the Town of Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals approval for the Structures.
8. The Applicant shall present a Final Plan for signature, which shall be entitled “Final Plat of Minor Subdivision for Vinci Farm, LLC & Revised Site Plan”, listing the plan date and new final revision date.
9. The Owners’ Consent Block shall be signed and dated by the Owners following the date of last revision and prior to the Chair signing the plat.

This Minor Subdivision Conditional Final Approval shall expire 180 days from this approval date unless the Final Plat is presented and signed by the Chairman. This period may be extended for two additional 90-day periods upon application to and resolution by the Town of Rochester Planning Board.

The Town of Rochester Planning Board further grants Minor Subdivision Conditional Final Approval upon satisfactory completion of the conditions of Approval 1 through 8 above.

EFFECT of APPROVAL:

1. The owner shall file in the office of the Ulster County Clerk such approved plat bearing the Chairman’s signature and any other related documents within 62 days from the date of signature or such approval shall be deemed to expire without further notice in accordance with NYS Town Law §276.
2. The owner shall have the responsibility to return three (3) Ulster County Clerk certified copies of the filed plat and any other related documents to the T/ Rochester Planning Board within 30 days of such filing.

Adopted December 12th 2022 by the following vote:

Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 1

Motion to adopt approval with condition by: Rick Jones
Seconded by: Zach Jarvis

_______________________ ______________________________
Date

cc: Kathleen Gundberg, Town Clerk, T/ Rochester Mary Lou Christiana, Esq., Attorney for the Town
Jerry Davis, Code Enforcement Officer, T/ Rochester
Assessor, T/ Rochester
Claude Dal Farra, Vinci Farm, LLC
William Robert Eggers, or Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC (the “Project Sponsor”)
Liz Axelson, CPL

The following plans and materials were submitted and reviewed for this application:

Materials Reviewed
– Letter regarding parking from Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering and Land Surveying P.C., dated November 28, 2022;
– Waiver Request Letter from Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering and Land Surveying P.C., dated November 28, 2022;
– Agricultural Data Statement with attached adjacent owners list and map showing site, adjoiners and Agricultural District, prepared by Claude Dal Dara or Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated November 28, 2022;
– Proposed Subdivision & Revised Site Plan for Vinci Farm, LLC, prepared by Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated September 27, 2022, revised November 28, 2022;

Materials Previously Reviewed
– Response letter prepared by Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering and Land Surveying P.C., dated October 31, 2022, signed Barry Medenbach, P.E.
– Short Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1, prepared by Heather Gabriel, dated August 29, 2022, with pen-made edit;
– Proposed Subdivision & Revised Site Plan for Vinci Farm, LLC, prepared by Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated September 27, 2022, revised October 31, 2022;
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– Conservation Subdivision & Revised Site Plan for Vinci Farm, LLC, prepared by Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated September 27, 2022;
– Conservation Subdivision & Revised Site Plan for Vinci Farm, LLC, prepared by Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated August 27, 2022; (Disregarded as it appeared to be the same as the plan dated September 27, 2022)
– Short Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1, prepared by Heather Gabriel, dated August 29, 2022;
– Soils map prepared by Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated September 27, 2022;
– Private Right-Of-Way and Maintenance Agreement, dated September 27, 2022

Materials Previously Reviewed
– Letter of agent signed February 3, 2021;
– Conservation Subdivision & Revised Site Plan for Vinci Farm, LLC, prepared by Barry Medenbach, PE, Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated February 2, 2021;
– Application for subdivision, signed February 8, 2021;
– Application for site plan, signed February 8, 2021;
– Short Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1, prepared by Heather Gabriel, dated February 8, 2021;
– Narrative prepared by Medenbach & Eggers Civil Engineering & Land Surveying, PC, dated February 8, 2021; and
– Agricultural Data Statement dated February 8, 2021.

The Board had a discussion regarding potential need for variances for the existing sheds on the property prior to a new house being built. The applicant will comply with the Code Enforcement Officer’s determination and pursue a variance through the Zoning Board of Appeals if necessary.

2. PB 2021-17 SBD (Major) Continued Application
DeJager Realty, LLC
S/B/L 77.1-2-33.510 – Lucas Tpke/Peninsula Ln.

Nadine Carney and Neil Alexander were present on behalf of the application.

Chair Psaras summarized the Planning Board will declare Lead Agency for SEQRA, as there were no responses from any other potential involved agencies within the thirty-day time period.

Mr. Jones made a motion for the TOR Planning Board to declare Lead Agency for SEQRA. Mr. Grasso seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:
Mr. Jones – Aye
Mr. Grasso – Aye
Mr. Jarvis – Aye
Ms. Lindstrom – Aye
Mr. Williams – Aye
Chair Psaras – Aye

All in Favor. Motion Carried
6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
Chair Psaras then read a summary letter from the Planning Board’s Wetlands Specialist:

Chair Psaras brought to Ms. Carney’s attention that all dealings between the Planning Board’s consultants and the DeJager representatives must have a representative from the Town of Rochester Planning Board present.

Ms. Carney asked if it was necessary to have the areas already validated by the DEC observed by the Board’s wetlands consultant.

The Board stated they would like to wait and see what Mr. Barber says in his report before making any other decisions of what needs to be observed.

Ms. Carney and Mr. Alexander asked if it was possible to receive an interim report on what has been observed so far. The Board agreed this was reasonable.

Chair Psaras stated the permanence of the sites are dependent on the reports and results of site visits/observations.

Mr. Alexander stated there is a reasonable foundation for DEC/ACOE wetlands locations.

Ms. Lindstrom noted the wetlands are already different from what was previously submitted. There are currently areas that are both high and wet. The Planning Board is currently enforcing minimum standards, which in turn means they can request for greater standards.

The Board and representatives will await Mr. Barber’s interim report.

3. PB 2022-06 SUP (Existing) New Application
Stone House Tavern
S/B/L 69.3-2-24 – 4802 Route 209
Nadine Carney, Linda Bradford, and Alan Roberts were present on behalf of the application.

Ms. Carney summarized the proposed plan, stating the applicants would like to continue their seasonal outdoor seating that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and be allowed to incorporate this annually.
She stated there are no permanent structures being erected and a new parking lot will be added behind the outdoor seating area. There will be no second commercial access.

The Planning Board brought up the following items for consideration: [pedestrian] safety, Board of Health upgrades, Elevations, access from Sand Hill Rd. (is this private or public?), lighting, Seating amount, rendering of seating area, CPL recommendations for pedestrian safety, music and sound study, special events, and fire pits.

Ms. Carney stated a preliminary grading plan has been completed and they intend to provide a pedestrian walkway, speed bumps, crossings, signs, etc.

Mr. Jarvis suggested employees park in the new parking lot in the back and only have those dining in the outdoor area park in the back as a way to decrease the number of pedestrians walking across the parking lot/road way.

Ms. Christiana stated there are no new curb cuts, so this application would not need to go to the DOT, however, it will need to be referred to the Ulster County Planning Board for comment.

Discussion occurred around the porta-johns currently at the site. These will remain. A question came up about getting one that is handicap accessible. Currently, there is golf cart access to the outdoor seating for patrons with disabilities. The Code Enforcement Officer will need to be contacted regarding what else may need to be required as far as ADA accessibility.

Ms. Christiana asked about the current slope of the new road. Ms. Carney stated there are limits of disturbance on either side of the new road depicted on the sketch plan. This will not exceed the 12% proposed grading amount and will likely only involve an excavator/bulldozer, no blasting.

Mr. Grasso reviewed the Planning Board Application Checklist.

Ms. Axelson recommended the application be submitted to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (SHPO) as soon as possible to avoid delays.

Ms. Carney stated they request no review by CPL at this time.

Chair Psaras stated escrow amount will be requested in the follow up letter.

4. PB 2022-11 SBD (Minor) New Application
Anthony Kawalchuck, Jr.
S/B/L 77.1-1-26.1 – 4969 Route 209

Terry Ringler was present on behalf of the application.

Mr. Ringler summarized the project, stating the applicant would like to create this subdivision to give his son his own piece of property, where his son’s house is already constructed.

The Planning Board requested a note on the map that Lot #2 is conceptual and it will remain undeveloped at this time. A note stating there is prime farmland/farmland of statewide importance within the parcel was also requested.

Since the SEAF part one indicated areas of archaeological importance, Mr. Ringler was advised to make a submission to the Cultural Resource Information System to receive comment from NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (SHPO) as soon as possible to avoid delays.

Mr. Grasso made a motion to set the Public Hearing for 1/9/2023. Mr. Jarvis seconded the motion. Discussion occurred to amend setting the Public Hearing contingent on receipt of the items requested.
Mr. Williams made a motion to amend the motion to set the Public Hearing. Mr. Jarvis seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

Ms. Lindstrom recused herself from the meeting at 9:15PM.

5. PB 2022-06 LLI New Application
Lindstrom/Lavallee
S/B/L 59.-2-28.115 – 473 Upper Cherrytown Rd.

Maren Lindstrom and Terry Ringler were present on behalf of the application.

Mr. Ringler summarized the lot line improvement.

Mr. Williams made a motion to certify the lot line improvement as presented. Mr. Jones seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

6. PB 2022-07 LLI New Application
Lindstrom/Lavallee/Warr/Dietter
S/B/L 59.-2-26.120 and 59.0-2-26.200 – 493 and 489 Upper Cherrytown Rd.

Maren Lindstrom, Richard Warr, Stacie Dietter, and Terry Ringler were present on behalf of the application.

Mr. Ringler summarized the lot line improvement.

Mr. Williams made a motion to certify the lot line improvement as presented. Mr. Grasso seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

Ms. Lindstrom returned to the meeting at 9:21PM.
OTHER MATTERS:
– 2023 Meeting Dates
o Monday, April 10, 2023 regular meeting to change to Thursday, April 13, 2023.
o Monday, May 25, 2023 workshop meeting to change to Thursday, June 1, 2023.
o Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 regular meeting to change to Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
o Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 workshop meeting to change to Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023
Mr. Jones made a motion to approve the date changes for 2023 Planning Board meetings. Mr. Grasso seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

TRAINING:

All members have met 4hr training requirement and have been notified of their carryover balances for 2023.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Mr. Grasso made a motion to cancel the 12/26/22 workshop meeting. Mr. Jarvis seconded the motion
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

ACTION ON MINUTES:

Mr. Grasso made a motion to accept the 11/14/2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Mr. Jarvis seconded the motion.
Majority in Favor. Motion Carried
6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

o Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Planning Board motions to enter into executive session at 9:29pm for the purposes of discussions regarding matters leading to the appointment, employment, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation.
Mr. Grasso made a motion to enter into executive session at 9:29pm. Mr. Jones seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
o Recommended Resolution: The Town of Rochester Planning Board motions
to exit executive session at 10:10pm.

Mr. Grasso made a motion to exit executive session at 10:10pm. Ms. Lindstrom seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

ADJOURNMENT:

Chair Psaras stated the Wild Lands subdivision site visits will be rescheduled due to recent snowfall.

Mr. Jones made a motion to move Local Law CC and DD discussion to the January agenda. Mr. Jarvis seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

Mr. Jarvis made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Williams seconded the motion.
All in Favor. Motion Carried
7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions

Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Knapp,
Secretary