HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Board Resolution - SEQRA Declaration of Lead Agency, May 17, 2018PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 14 OF 2018 - DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY, MINOR SUBDIVISION, 552
COMFORT ROAD, TAX PARCEL NO. 8.-1-31.22
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. 8.-1-31.22, by Susan Oltz and Michelle Phalin, Owners and
Applicants; and
Whereas the Applicant proposes to subdivide the existing 44.80-acre property into two parcels: Parcel A, measuring
22.071 acres, with 294.56 feet of frontage on Comfort Road, 2114.63 feet of depth, and vacant; and Parcel B,
measuring approximately 22.068 acres with 306.04 feet of frontage on Comfort Road, 2184.08 feet of depth, and
farmed; 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 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requires that a Lead Agency
be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law;
and the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or
carrying out the action;
Now Therefore, be it
Resolved that the Town of Danby Planning Board does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for the environmental
review for the action of Minor Subdivision of Town of Danby Tax Parcel No. 8.-1-31.22, by Susan Oltz and Michelle
Phalin, Owners and Applicants.