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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Resolution - SEQRA Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance, January 18, 2018PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2018 - DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE, MINOR SUBDIVISION, 100 VAN DE BOGART ROAD, TAX PARCEL #20.-1-1.2 Whereas an application has been submitted for review and approval by the Town of Danby Planning Board for a Minor Subdivision of Town of Danby Tax Parcel No. 20.-1-1.2, by Ray Van de Bogart for Snow Top Realty Partnership, Owner and Applicant; and Whereas the Applicant proposes to subdivide the existing 304.08-acre property into two parcels: Parcel A, measuring 181.5 acres with existing house; and Parcel B, measuring 122.5 acres and undeveloped with intent to remain in agriculture; and Whereas the property is in the Low Density Residential Zoning District, requiring a lot area minimum of 2 acres, frontage of 200 feet, and lot depth of 300 feet; and Whereas this is considered a Minor Subdivision in accordance with the Town of Danby Subdivision and Land Division Regulations, Article II, § 201 B.2. Minor Subdivision, Option #1 – A large-lot minor subdivision is permitted, provided that the following criteria are met: a. Both lots resulting from the minor subdivision are (8) acres or more, each with frontage on a public road maintained year-round; b. Both lots resulting from the minor subdivision meet all other pertinent zoning requirements; c. No extension or improvement of an existing, or creation of a new public road, significant public utility infrastructure, or significant stormwater improvements, or extension of public benefit districts is involved; d. Compliance with the Stormwater Local Law, if applicable, has been demonstrated, including, but not limited to, the preparation and approval of SWPPPs, the obtaining of Stormwater Permits, and the design, planning, installation, construction, maintenance, and improvement of temporary and permanent Stormwater Management Practices, as each and all of such capitalized terms are used within such Stormwater Local Law; e. The subdivision results in no more than two lots, including the parcel being divided; and Whereas this is an Unlisted Action under the Town of Danby Environmental Review of Actions and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review; and Whereas the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility for approving the action, did on December 21, 2017 declare itself the Lead Agency for the environmental review; and Whereas this Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, did on January 18, 2018 review and accept as adequate: a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the Planning Administrator; a survey map entitled “Survey Map: Showing 122.5 Acres Lot to be Conveyed by Snow Top Farm Realty Partnership,” prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., and dated 10/27/2017; and other application materials; Now Therefore, be it Resolved that the Town of Danby Planning Board determines the proposed Minor Subdivision will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act.