Debriefing Notes for 1/17/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
January 17, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Stark, Etu, Magowan, Longacker,
Alternate Members Present- Stefanzik, McDevitt
Administrative Items:
SP 1-2023 STEVIN O’BRIEN & MACKENZIE BAERTSCHI, 454 Lockhart Mtn Rd 7:03-7:04
Ward 1. The applicant is requesting after the fact approval for clearing limits of disturbance for construction of
a single family home and site work. The major stormwater permit as built conditions for disturbance of 0.98
acres. The site work exceeds 15,000 sq ft triggering a major stormwater and site plan review. The applicant has
constructed a single family home on a lot of the Helen Mitchell Subdivision which meets setback and
permeability requirements. Pursuant to chapter 179-4-040, 147, site plan review for major stormwater permit
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application tabled to the first meeting in March, March 21, 2023. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to provide updated information by February 15th.
SPDES: N
SP 1-2022 DAN SLOTE, 20 Burnt Ridge Road 7:05
Ward 1. Applicant proposed to construct a 1,205 sq. ft. bunkhouse, two new septic tanks sharing a leach field
area, retaining wall, and new stormwater management for bunk house area. The existing home is 804 sq. ft.
Planning Board approved project on January 25, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one year extension.
Status: Applicant granted a one year extension. Extension granted 7-0.
SPDES: N
SP 33-2021 333 CLEVERDALE/SAN SOUCI, 333 Cleverdale Road 7:06
Ward 1. Applicant requests approval of outdoor seating of 12 seats for three tables. Project includes
installation of turf area and permeable pavers. The outdoor eating area also includes a 4 ft privacy fence. The
lower floor remains as a waiting area with the main floor and outdoor seating being used for dining. Pursuant to
Chapter 179-3-010, 179-4-090 & 179.10, food service in a WR zone shall be subject to Planning Board review
and approval. Project being tabled until February 14, 2023 meeting.
Status: Applicants application tabled to February 14th. Tabled 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant has submitted updated information as of January 17th.
SPDES: N
SP (M) 70-2021 FRANCIS & ERIN STEINBACH, 211 Assembly Point Drive 7:07
Ward 1. Applicant proposed to raise an existing 1,352 sq ft home footprint to install a full basement with a
footprint of 1,550 sq ft. with a new floor area of 2,786 sq ft (30.5 %). The project includes a removal of a 444 sq
ft rear deck to construct a 356 sq ft deck; site has previous approval for 154 sq ft addition. The front deck of 220
sq ft has been removed and the proposed new deck is 260 sq ft to coincide with the new entry landscape steps.
The project also includes converting the driveway to permeable pavers. Planning Board approved project on
February 22, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one year extension.
Status: Applicant granted a one year extension. Extension granted 7-0.
SPDES: N
SP 62-2022 & RZ 4-2022 JP GROSS PROPERTIES, 84 Eagan Rd & 27 Silver Circle 7:08-7:11
Ward 4. Applicant proposes a lot line adjustment of a 6.03 acre parcel which would reduce the parcel’s size to
2.00 acres in the WR zone. The remaining 4.03 of the parcel would be merged with the adjoining CLI parcel.
The project includes a request to rezone the 4.03 acre parcel from WR to CLI. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040,
site plan review for development of the 4.03 acre portion of the property for outside gravel storage and
stormwater management shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Pursuant to chapter 179-9-
040, referral from the Town Board where the Planning Board is to complete the SEQR and provide a
recommendation to the Town Board. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new use in an industrial zone
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval upon completion of rezoning. The Planning Board to
conduct site plan review.
Status: Applicant’s project was approved with condition the merger of lots be shown on the final plans.
Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: Y
SP 3-2023, FWW 1-2023 & SUP 1-2023ASD SPARTAN NY2 SOLAR LLC, 1096 State Rt 9 7:12-7:26
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to utilize 38.5 acres of a 100 acre area consisting of two parcels for a 5MW solar
farm on an enclosed industrial landfill. The solar panels will be placed on a fixed ballast on top of the landfill
cap. The existing 3, 156 sq ft building to remain as a maintenance garage that is leased to others will remain
unchanged. Project includes site work for improvements to access road, installation of concrete equipment pads
and solar panels, and utility connections Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-140, 179-10-060, 179-10-070
and Chapter 94, site plan for renewable energy solar farm, freshwater wetlands permit for work with 100 ft of
wetlands and special use permit for solar farm shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Zoning Board
of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 1/18/2023 then the Planning Board 1/24/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: Y
SP 2-2023 MICHAEL ROZELL, 56 Reardon Road 7:27-7:32
Ward 1. Applicant proposes removal of an existing home, buildings & driveway to construct new home of
2,201 sq ft with porch areas of 274 sq ft and 158 sq ft. footprints. The new floor area is 3,819 sq ft. The project
includes a new driveway area, septic, well and shoreline plantings. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-6-065,
& 179-8-040, site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is requested for setbacks. The Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 1/18/2023 then the Planning Board 1/24/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 4-2023 & SUP 2-2023 TORREN MOORE, 69 Hanneford Road 7:33-7:41
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to add a rental slip to an existing Class A marina with 4 slips. The addition would
increase it to 5 slips. The plans indicate 7 parking spaces available for the marina, location of restroom and trash
collection area. There are no changes to the existing home and site. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, 179-5060,
179-4-090, & 179-10-040, site plan and special use permit for increased number of rental slips shall be subject
to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
RZ 1-2023 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS/MEAD’S, 361 Ridge Road 7:42-8:43
Ward 2. Applicant proposes a zone change of a 10.99 acre parcel from CI to MDR. Project includes zoning
language change for the MDR zone specific to the density (would allow up to 80 units), lot size, municipal
water and sewer connection, and property access. The project work proposed includes demolition of Meads
Nursery in order to construct 77 multi-family dwellings, in 4 unit structures, including associated site work,
stormwater, landscaping, lighting etc. Pursuant to Chapter 179-9-040, referral from the Town Board where the
Town has specifically requested comment on four items: consistency, density, lot size, and access, shall be
subject to Planning Board review.
Status: The Planning Board recommendation to the Town Board was favorable for the zone change with the
following comments
1) Multifamily dwellings are consistent with the purpose of the MDR zoning district;
2) We would recommend density being less than eight units per acre;
3) Minimum lot size of 10 acres is consistent and appropriate with the MDR zoning district;
4) Two access points should be required;
5) Recommend an analysis of the MDR Zone to include number and location of MDR areas that meet
the criteria being proposed
Follow Up: No additional planning board action required at this time.
SPDES: Y
Notes: No Magowan for 1/24/2023 meeting. Deeb may not be able to attend 1/24/2023 meeting –returning
from out of Town.
Adjourn: 8:44