HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2023 Approved Planning Board Meeting MinutesVirgil Planning Board Meeting June 26, 2023
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TOWN OF VIRGIL PLANNING BOARD MEETING
AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
June 26, 2023, 7:00 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Board Chair Mark Baranello, Board Members, Karen Cushman, Dale Taylor, Sara Hollenbeck,
and Carole Lathrop
OTHERS PRESENT: Alane Van Donsel Secretary, Attorney Dan Ellis, Zoning Officer Adam Brown, Town Supervisor, Alternate Mike
Carboine
APPLICANTS PRESENT: Applicant’s Kathy Bennett and Jesus Castro representing National Grid, Shawn Gage representing Shirley
Glezen, Wayne and Katherine Eastman representing themselves.
PUBLIC PRESENT: Tim Frear and Mike Kellogg
7:00 PM THE PLANNING BOARD CHAIR MARK BARANELLO OPENED THE PUBLIS HEARINGS:
1.An application for a preliminary Subdivision Plan Site for a lot line adjustment between two adjacent properties. The parent parcel
is owned by Ski Greek Peak LLC tax Map # 127.00-09-16.000 and is being acquired by National Grid. The parent parcel is 23.90 acres
in size and the receiving parcel is 79.20 acres in size. The lot will be approximately .823 acres and the road frontage comply with the
zoning law. Kathy Bennett from National Grid spoke. Ms. Bennett stated that National Grid k is seeking a lot line adjustment to acquire
an additional .823 acres from an adjoining property owner, which is Greek Peak in connection with a Tuller Hill substation parcel on
Clute Road. The existing substation will eventually be completely rebuilt, which is the need for the additional property. The rebuild
will take place in approximately 2026. They may be back before the Planning Board in 2026 when they do that project, but for now
they are looking for the lot line adjustments so we can acquire the property and continue moving with the planning for the larger
project. Mark Baranello asked three times if there were any other comments on this project. As there were none, Chairmen Baranello
closed the first Public Hearing at 7:02 PM.
2. An application for a preliminary Subdivision Plan Site for a lot line adjustment between two adjacent properties located at 2796 and
2740 S. Cortland-Virgil Road tax map #’s 116.00-01-60.000 and 116.00-01-61.000. The applicant and owner Shirley Glezen would like
to return the 17 .11 acres parcel back to the prior owner at 2740 S. Cortland Virgil Rd. The property was subdivided back in 2020. The
17.11 parcel would be returned to tax map ID 116.00-01-59.100. Shawn Gage, neighbor to the applicant Shirley Glezen spoke. Mr.
Gage stated that he and his wife signed a property over to Greg Glezen three years ago, with the stipulation that when Mr. Glezen
passed away, the property would be signed back over to them. Mr. Glezen has passed away, so Mrs. Glezen is upholding his wishes
and signing the property back over to them. Mark Baranello asked three times if there were any other comments on this project. As
there were none, Chairmen Baranello closed the first Public Hearing at 7:04 PM.
3.An application for a preliminary Subdivision Plan Site for a lot line adjustment between two adjacent properties located at 2769
Clute Road Tax Map # 117.00-07-24.000. The applicant and owners Wayne and Katherine Eastman are wishing to subdivide off a 5.36
acres parcel from the larger parcel of 43.16 +/-. Leaving enough road frontage for both parcels to comply with zoning as well as rear
and side setback. The single existing home will remain with no change. The land will continue to be used as is currently including active
farming operations. Mr. Eastman stated that all they are doing is selling a back lot to farmers John and Steve Evanick. They are already
farming the land. They wish to keep 5.3 acres for themselves, and they sold the rest of it, which is about 38 acres. They have been
farming for years. Mark Baranello asked three times if there were any other comments on this project. As there were none, Chairmen
Baranello closed the first Public Hearing at 7:05 PM.
OLD BUSINESS: No ne
NEW BUSINESS:
PLANNING BOARD CHAIR MARK BARANELLO OPENED THE REGULAR PORTION OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING: Moving along
on the agenda, we have no old business to take care of tonight. So, we will move on to new business which would be the Greek peak
application.
RESOLUTION #23- 14 APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON PART II OF THE SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
FOR THE GREEK PEAK-NATIONAL SUBDIVISION: Member Dale Taylor made a motion to approve that the proposed action will not
result in any significant adverse environmental impacts based on the information and analysis of the short Environmental Assessment
Form and supporting documentations. Member Carole Lathrop seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Cushman, Taylor,
Hollenbeck, Baranello and Lathrop, Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #23- 15 APPROVAL OF THE MINOR SUBDIVSION/LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR TAX MAP#127.00-09-16.000 BETWEEN
GREEK PEAK AND NATIONAL GRID: Member Dale Taylor made a motion to approve the subdivision/ lot line adjustment for tax map
# 127.00-09-16.000. Member Sara Hollenbeck seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Cushman, Taylor, Hollenbeck, Baranello
and Lathrop, Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #23- 16 APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON PART II OF THE SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
FOR TAX MAP #’s 116.00-01-60.000 and 116.00-01-61.000: Member Karen Cushman made a motion to approve that the proposed
action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts based on the information and analysis of the short
Environmental Assessment Form and supporting documentations. Member Carole Lathrop seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes
Baranello, Cushman, Taylor, Hollenbeck, Baranello and Lathrop, Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #23- 17 APPROVAL OF THE MINOR SUBDIVSION/LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR TAX MAP#’s 116.00-01-60.000 and
116.00-01-61.000 BETWEEN SHIRLEY GLEZEN AND SHAWN & DANIELLE GAGE: Member Sara Hollenbeck made a motion to approve
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the subdivision/ lot line adjustment for tax map #’s 116.00-01-60.000 and 116.00-01-61.000. Member Dale Taylor seconded the
motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Cushman, Taylor, Hollenbeck, Baranello and Lathrop, Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #23- 18 APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON PART II OF THE SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
FOR TAX MAP # 117.00-07-24.000 2769 CLUTE ROAD: Member Carole Lathrop made a motion to approve that the proposed action
will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts based on the information and analysis of the Short Environmental
Assessment Form and supporting documentations. Member Sara Hollenbeck seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Cushman,
Taylor, Hollenbeck, Baranello and Lathrop, Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION #23- 19 APPROVAL OF THE MINOR SUBDIVSION/LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR TAX MAP#117.00-07-24.000 2769 CLUTE
ROAD: Member Dale Taylor made a motion to approve the subdivision/ lot line adjustment for tax map #117.00-07-24.000 2769 CLUTE
ROAD. Member Karen Cushman seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Cushman, Taylor, Hollenbeck, Baranello and Lathrop,
Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
RESOLUTION 23-20 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES FROM APRIL 27, 2023: Member Dale Taylor made a motion to approve the Planning
Board minutes from 04-27-2023. Member Carole Lathrop seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Cushman, Taylor, Hollenbeck,
Baranello and Lathrop, Taylor. Nays: None Motion Carried
With no further business to discuss, Chairman Baranello asked for a motion adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM. Member Carole Lathrop
motioned to adjourn. Member Sara Hollenbeck seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes Baranello, Cushman, Taylor, Hollenbeck, Baranello
and Lathrop, 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 07-24-2023 and sent to the
Planning Board Members, Town Attorney and CEO on 07-17-2023