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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-27-2020 Planning Board Meeting MinutesPage 1 of 5 TOWN OF VIRGIL PLANNING BOARD DRAFT Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting - Monday, 27 July 2020 – 7 PM Town Hall – 1176 Church Street – Virgil, NY 13045 Board Members (*absent) Others Present Jeffrey Breed, Chairman Joan Fitch, Board Secretary Carole Lathrop Patrick Snyder, Town Attorney *Mark Baranello Adam Brown, Town Zoning Officer Dale Taylor Member Vacancy Alternate Vacancy Applicants & Public Present Lyn Thompson, Applicant; Scott Smith, Applicant; Lyn Thompson, Applicant The Public Hearings were opened at 7 p.m. by Chairman Jeffrey Breed with the Board Secretary reading aloud the Legal Notice as published in the Cortland Standard. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. PUBLIC HEARING #1 Lyn Thompson, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 854 Sherman Road – TM #105.00-08-06.000 & 870 Sherman Road – TM #105.00-08-07.000 – Lot Line Adjustment Chairman Breed recognized the applicant who was seeking approval of a Lot Line adjustment involving the two adjacent tax map parcels. Ms. Thompson stated she wanted to construct an addition to her existing home at 870 Sherman Road so needed extra room to do so. Since she owned the adjacent property, she wanted to move the lot line to the other side of the existing storage barn by 50 feet, as shown on the maps/photos accompanying the application. It would also narrow the road frontage on 854 Sherman Road to what could be less than the required 250 feet, therefore requiring a variance. The Town Zoning Board of Appeals, who was to meet before this meeting, did not have a quorum so could not conduct any business; however, as advised by Town Attorney Patrick Snyder, the Public Hearing for area variances for road frontage, lot size, and side yard setback could be held. Chairman Breed asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to comment on the applicant’s request; there was no one. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Breed closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING #2 Scott Smith, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 2075 Woodchuck Hill Road – TM #127.00-02- 23.110 – Area Variance – Road Frontage Less Than Allowed Acting Chair David Gower recognized the applicant who was seeking approval to subdivide a 3≠- acre portion from his property in order to sell the existing camp to his neighbor. The subdivided parcel would then have 100 feet less of road frontage than what is required, necessitating an Area Variance, as shown on the map accompanying the application. Chairman Breed asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this variance request; there was one, as follows: Wes Kryger of Greek Peak – Informed those present that Greek Peak’s concern that the subject parcel was part of their PUD was unfounded, as verified by CEO Adam Brown who had looked the matter up. DRAFT (T) Virgil Planning Board – Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 27 July 2020 Page 2 of 5 With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Acting Chair Gower closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Virgil Planning Board was called to order by Chairman Breed at 7:15 p.m. OLD BUSINESS Richard Beebe, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 1229 NYS Route 392 – TM #126.14-01-35.210 – Conditional Permit – Livestock in Neighborhood Residential District (Reference is made to the Planning Board Minutes of 1 and 22 June 2020 at which time the request for a Conditional Permit to allow chickens and livestock in a Neighborhood Residential District for previous information.) Chairman Breed announced that the applicant had contacted the Town and asked that this matter be rescheduled. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Dale Taylor to postpone the request for a Conditional Permit to allow livestock in a Neighborhood Residential District until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the (T) Virgil Planning Board, as requested by the applicant. The motion was seconded by Member Carole Lathrop, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #19 of 2020. NEW BUSINESS Lyn Thompson, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 854 Sherman Road – TM #105.00-08-06.000 & 870 Sherman Road – TM #105.00-08-07.000 – Lot Line Adjustment Chairman Breed announced that the Town Zoning Board of Appeals, who met just before this Planning Board meeting, was unable to conduct any business due to the lack of a quorum. However, on the advice of Town Attorney Patrick Snyder, they did open and close the Public Hearing for the requested area variances, with no one from the public wishing to speak on the matter. Attorney Snyder stated that a Special Meeting could be held by the ZBA to facilitate the process. Chairman Breed acknowledged receipt of a 10 a July 2020 memo from Dan Dineen, Cortland County Planning Board’s Director of Planning, which stated that the applicant’s request was technically adequate and had no State- or County-wide impact; therefore, the applications were being returned to the Town for local determination. DRAFT (T) Virgil Planning Board – Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 27 July 2020 Page 3 of 5 At the request of the Chairman, the Board Secretary read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Negative responses were obtained to all questions in Part II. A motion was then made by Member Taylor that the action, based on the information submitted, will not cause any significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion was seconded by Member Lathrop, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #20 of 2020. After a brief discussion and answering of a few questions, a motion was made by Member Taylor to approve the Lot Line Adjustment, as requested, contingent upon the granting of the requested area variances by the Virgil Zoning Board of Appeals at their next meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Lathrop, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #21 of 2020. Town Attorney Snyder advised the applicant as to the preparation/submittal of the required survey map. Douglas Marose & Breyanna Doolittle, Applicants/Reputed Owners – 2162 & 2272 US Route 11 – TM #128.00-01-05.000 – Subdivision of Land Chairman Breed recognized Town Code Enforcement Officer Adam Brown who explained that the applicants were seeking approval to subdivide this 86.93±-acre parcel of land into two parcels, one consisting of 80.89± acres, and one consisting of 6.04± acres. The proposed subdivision conforms to the Code requirements, so no variance is needed. The purpose of the subdivision, according to DEO Brown, is for the new owner(s) to construct a home there. Chairman Breed acknowledged receipt of a 9 July 2020 memo from Dan Dineen, Cortland County Planning Board’s Director of Planning, which stated that the applicant’s request was technically adequate and had no State- or County-wide impact; therefore, the applications were being returned to the Town for local determination. At the request of the Chairman, the Board Secretary read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Negative responses were obtained to all questions in Part II. A motion was then made by Member Lathrop that the action, based on the information submitted, will not cause any significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion was seconded by Member Taylor, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #22 of 2020. DRAFT (T) Virgil Planning Board – Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 27 July 2020 Page 4 of 5 After a brief discussion and answering of a few questions, a motion was made by Member Taylor to approve the Subdivision, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Lathrop, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #23 of 2020. Scott Smith, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 2075 Woodchuck Hill Road – TM #127.00-02- 23.110 – Subdivision of Land It is noted for the record that the applicant had appeared before the Town’s ZBA (held immediately before this meeting), but there was no quorum. An area variance was needed because the planned subdivision of this property would result in the resultant lot having less road frontage than required. However, on the advice of Town Attorney Patrick Snyder, they did open and close the Public Hearing for the requested area variance, with no one from the public wishing to speak on the matter. Chairman Breed acknowledged receipt of a 9 July 2020 memo from Dan Dineen, Cortland County Planning Board’s Director of Planning, which stated that the applicant’s request was technically adequate and had no State- or County-wide impact; therefore, the applications were being returned to the Town for local determination. In response to Member Taylor’s question, the applicant stated he wanted to subdivide the property in order to sell the existing camp and three acres to the neighbor, as shown on the annotated map accompanying the application. At the request of the Chairman, the Board Secretary read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Negative responses were obtained to all questions in Part II. A motion was then made by Member Lathrop that the action, based on the information submitted, will not cause any significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion was seconded by Member Taylor, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #24 of 2020. After a brief discussion and answering of a few questions, a motion was made by Member Lathrop to approve the Subdivision, as requested, contingent upon the granting of the requested area variance by the Virgil Zoning Board of Appeals at their next meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Taylor, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #25 of 2020. Town Attorney Snyder advised the applicant as to the preparation/submittal of the required survey map. DRAFT (T) Virgil Planning Board – Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 27 July 2020 Page 5 of 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 22 JUNE 2020 It was noted that on page 1 of these Minutes, third line from the bottom, Mr. Hubbert should be changed to Mr. Kryger). A motion was then made by Member Taylor to approve the (T) Virgil Planning Board Minutes of 22 June 2020, as corrected. The motion was seconded by Member Lathrop, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Taylor Absent: Member Baranello Motion carried. This becomes Action #26 of 2020. OTHER MATTERS • Chairman Breed announced that two Planning Board members had submitted their letters of resignation: Ann Howe on 17 July, and Alternate Denise Schulze on 26 July. The Board accepted their resignations with regret. ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m., a motion was made by Member Lathrop, seconded by Member Taylor, to adjourn the meeting. All Board members present voted in the affirmative. Joan E. Fitch Draft emailed to Town Clerk, Bd. Members, Emailed to Town Supv., Town Clerk, Town Attorney, CEO & Planning Board Secretary Atty. & CEO on 8/10/20.