HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-2022 Approved Planning Board MinutesVirgil Planning Board Meeting July 25, 2022
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TOWN OF VIRGIL PLANNING BOARD MEETING
July 25, 2022, 7:00 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Board Chair Mark Baranello, Board Members Dale Taylor, Sylvia Cook and Carole Lathrop
OTHERS PRESENT: Alane Van Donsel Secretary, Daniel Ellis II Town Attorney
APPLICANTS & PUBLIC PRESENT: Scott Smith, applicant, Peter Coppola, David Kupur representing Peter Coppola & Colleen
Buchannan, Wes Kryger and Karen Cushman
7:00 PM THE PLANNING BOARD CHAIR MARK BARANELLO CALLED THE PLANNING BOARD TO ORDER
DISCUSSION ON THE APPLICATION FROM SCOTT SMITH FOR A CONDITIONAL PERMIT: This item was tabled from last month in order
to give Planning Board members a chance to look at the proposed project for themselves. The members of the Planning Board had a
lengthy discussion. A recoding of such discussion is available on Laserfiche available on the Town of Virgil’s Website.
RESOLUTION #22-024 APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARAION UNDER THE NYS SEQR ACT FOR THE PROPETY LOCATED AT 1795
TRAVERSE ROAD: Member Lathrop made a motion to declare a negative declaration based on the information and supporting
documentation that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts which includes the Condition
that the operation will cease and desist as of September 15, 2022. Member Baranello seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Lathrop,
Baranello, Taylor, Hollenbeck & Cook. Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #22-25 APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL PERMIT FOR THE CHUCKER/QUAIL OPERATION LOCATED AT 1795 TRAVERSE
ROAD: Member Dale Taylor approved the conditional for the Chucker Quail Operation located at 1795 Traverse Road provided that
the operation will cease and desist no later than Sept. 15, 2022. The motion was seconded by Member Sylvia Cook. Vote: Ayes Lathrop,
Baranello, Taylor & Cook. Nays: Hollenbeck Motion Carried
DISCUSSION ON GREEK PEAKS SITE PLAN CHANGE: There have been some revisions to the Greek Peak campground’s site plan. Wes
Kryger handed out the plans. The board agreed that the new plan looked like an improvement.
RESOLUTION #22-26 APPROVAL OF CHANGES MADE TO THE GREEK PEAK CAMPGROUND’S SITE PLAN: Member Taylor made a
motion to approve the changes to the Greek Peak Campgrounds site plan changes as presented. Member Baranello seconded the
motion. Vote: Ayes Lathrop, Baranello, Taylor & Cook. Nays: Hollenbeck Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #22-27 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FROM JUNE 27, 2022: Member Dale Taylor made a motion to approve the Planning
Board minutes from June 27,2022. Member Sylvia Cook seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Taylor, Hollenbeck and Cook
Nays: None
DISCUSSION: Chair Mark Baranello discussed a letter that he wrote to the Planning Board and Town Board regarding the revisions to
the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Taylor and Hollenbeck who are both on the committee stated that they had not met again since the
last meeting. Baranello stated that he is in favor of getting the Comprehensive Plan Updated as soon as possible.
Wes Kryger asked the board if there were any restrictions on winter camping? It was stated that the law was recently changed
restricting camping to no more than 180 days. It was stated that it shouldn’t be a problem for a week or two weeks in the winter.
Attorney Dan Ellis stated that there is an exception within a campground of no more than 30days. Kryger stated that the original plan
was for the warmer season, but people are asking for winter camping. There was some further discussion on the campground sign.
Kryger said it was temporary and he is looking to get a larger sign.
With no further business to discuss, Chairman Baranello asked for a motion adjourn the meeting at 8:29 PM. Member Dale Taylor
motioned to adjourn. Member Sylvia Cook seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Chairman Baranello, Members Cook, Lathrop, Hollenbeck
and Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
Respectfully Submitted by,
Alane Van Donsel
For Alane Van Donsel
Planning Board Secretary
• Draft of these minutes were attached to the upcoming planning board meetings agenda for 08/29/2022 and sent to the
Planning Board Members, Town Attorney and CEO on Aug. 18, 2022. Approved on 08-29-2022-AV