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

MEETING MINUTES OF November 13th, 2024, REGULAR MEETING OF Town of Rochester PLANNING BOARD held at 6:30PM at the Harold Lipton Community Center and streamed live via YouTube.

Chair Jones called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Wilhelm did roll call attendance.

PRESENT: ABSENT:
Chair Rick Jones
Member Peter Nelson
Member Zorian Pinsky
Member Halina Duda
Member Dave Roberts
Member Jennifer Farmwald (arrived at 6:52pm)

ALSO PRESENT: Secretary Jazmyne Wilhelm, Dave Gordon, Dave Church

APPLICATION REVIEW:

Application # PB 2024-31 Applicant/Owner: Lyle Roebuck Type: SUP Representative: Lyle Roebuck Zoning: B Property Location: 5776 Route 209 SBL: 76.2-2-6.150 SEQRA: Undecided Status: New Application DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a single-family dwelling on a parcel with an existing planning board decision.

Chair Jones introduced the application. Mr. Church explained that the applicant has requested to waive the public hearing. Chair Jones advised the board that he does not feel a public hearing should be waived due to the importance of public comment. The board discussed the next steps of the project, required documents, and necessary map changes with Mr. Roebuck, Secretary Wilhelm will send a post meeting letter to the applicant.

Application # PB 2024-33 Applicant/Owner: VTCF LLC (Catskill Farms) Type: Major SBD Representative: Charles Petersheim Zoning: R-2 Property Location: 30 Dymond Road SBL: 59.7-2-74 SEQRA: Undecided Status: New Application DESCRIPTION: The parcel is +/- 29.267 acres

Chair Jones introduced the application. Mr. Church discussed his preliminary review. Mr. Petersheim explained his new map that he provided at the meeting. The board discussed the next steps of the project, required documents, and necessary map changes with Mr. Petersheim, Secretary Wilhelm will send a post meeting letter to the applicant and representative.

Application # PB 2024-29 Applicant/Owner: Capella Woods LLC (Elaine Bell) Type: Minor SBD Representative: Bill Eggers, Medenbach, Eggers & Carr PC Zoning: AR3 Property Location: 11 Franklin Lane SBL: 68.4-4-20.210 SEQRA: Undecided Status: New Application DESCRIPTION: The parcel is +/- 13.48 acres. Applicant proposes a 2- lot subdivision creating the following: Lot #1: +/- 4.68 acres, Lot #2: +/- 8.80 acres.

Mr. Eggers explained the application. Mr. Church discussed his preliminary review. The board discussed the next steps of the project, required documents, and necessary map changes with Mr. Eggers, Secretary Wilhelm will send a post meeting letter to the applicant and representative. Member Duda made a motion to set the public hearing for the December 9th, 2024, meeting. Member Nelson 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

Application # PB 2024-34 Applicant/Owner: CRAM LLC Type: Minor SBD Representative: Nadine Carney / Peak Engineering Zoning: R-2 Property Location: 15 Teradon Road SBL: 76.4-2-14.400 SEQRA: Undecided Status: New Application DESCRIPTION: The parcel is +/- 9 acres. Applicant proposes a 2- lot subdivision creating the following: Lot #1: +/- 4.4 acres, Lot #2: +/- 4.6 acres.

Ms. Carney explained the application. Mr. Church discussed his preliminary review. The board discussed the next steps of the project, required documents, and necessary map changes with Ms. Carney, Secretary Wilhelm will send a post meeting letter to the applicant and representative. Member Duda made a motion to set ESCROW of $500. Member Nelson 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. Member Nelson made a motion to set the public hearing for the December 9th, 2024, meeting. Member Duda 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

Application # PB 2024-35 Applicant/Owner: Charles & Sharon Fischer, Leslie Firtell, & Michelle Morgan Type: SPA Representative: Bill Eggers, Medenbach, Eggers & Carr PC
Zoning: B Property Location: 4977 Route 209 SBL: 77.1-2-7 SEQRA: Undecided Status: New Application DESCRIPTION: Applicant proposes a restaurant/ tavern.

The applicant explained their proposal. Mr. Church went over his preliminary review. Member Duda made a motion to send notice to involved agencies of Town of Rochester Planning Board Intent to Declare lead agency. Member Nelson 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. Member Nelson made a motion to set ESCROW of $2,500. Member Duda 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain. The board discussed the next steps of the project, required documents, and necessary map changes with the applicants, Secretary Wilhelm will send a post meeting letter to the applicants.

Application # PB 2023-725 Applicant/Owner: Dignified Dwellings LLC Type: Major SBD Representative: Nadine Carney / Peak Engineering Zoning: R-5 Property Location: TBD Rose Hill Rd SBL: 60.4-1-4,31 SEQRA: Undecided Status: Continued Application DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 4-lot subdivision off Rose Hill Rd, which includes the formation of a private road.

Chair Jones explained to the board that the purpose of this application being on the agenda is for Ms. Carney to explain the changes made to the map after the site visit. Ms. Carney introduced the application and explained the changes made to the map. The board made an appointment for a few members to meet with Ms. Carney to discuss the next steps of the project, required documents, and necessary map changes.

Application # PB 2024-27 Applicant/Owner: Isaac Grody-Patinkin, Gideon Grody-Patinkin &
Lennon Grant Flowers Type: Minor SBD Representative: Bill Eggers, Medenbach, Eggers & Carr PC Zoning: AR- 3 Property Location: 276 Kyserike Road SBL: 69.4-2-27 SEQRA: Undecided Status: Continued Application DESCRIPTION: Parcel is +/- 25.92 acres. Applicant proposes a 2- lot subdivision creating the following: Lot #1: +/- 3 acres, Lot #2: +/- 22.92 acres

Mr. Eggers introduced the application. Mr. Church went over his preliminary review. The board discussed the next steps of the project, required documents, and necessary map changes with Mr. Eggers, Secretary Wilhelm will send a post meeting letter to the applicant and representative.

Application # PB 2024-19 Applicant/Owner: William Danford Type: Minor SBD Representative: Matthew Towne, Willingham Engineering Zoning: AR-3 Property Location: 120 Upper Whitfield Road SBL: 68.4-3-34 SEQRA: Undecided Status: Continued Application DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 4-lot subdivision with all lots having ample road frontage, and the creation of 1 flag lot.

Mr. Towne explained the application and new material’s that have been submitted. Mr. Church discussed his review with the board and applicant. Member Farmwald made a motion to set the public hearing for the December 9th, 2024, meeting. Member Pinsky 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

OTHER MATTERS:
• August 26th, 2024 minutes
• September 9th, 2024 minutes
Member Duda made a motion to approve the minutes of 8/26/24 and 9/9/24. Member Nelson 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

The board entered an Executive Session Meeting with Attorney David Gordon and Town Planner Dave Church.

ADJOURNMENT:

Member Farmwald made a motion to adjourn at 10:40 pm. Member Nelson 2nd the motion. All in favor, 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

Respectfully submitted,
Jazmyne Wilhelm,
Secretary