TOWN OF CHATHAM PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Members Present:
Donna Staron
Tony Ooms
Wendy Carroll
Marilyn Cohen, chairman
Bill Bulick
Aven Kerr
Dorothy Mackerer
Tal Rappleyea, Town attorney
Paul McCreary, Town engineer
June 12, 2012
FINAL Copy
Members Absent:
Public Present:
Michael Richards
Cynthia K Elliott
Donald Oakes
Janet Carey
Janina Deppe
Joel Merker
James Tomaso
Lydia Kukoff
The June 12, 2012, Planning Board meeting was called to order at
7:00PM by Deputy Chairman Donna Staron. The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited. Tony Ooms moved that the meeting minutes from the
May meeting be approved. This was seconded by Aven Kerr and
carried.
CHATHAM SYNAGOGUE – CHATHAM CENTER
SITE PLAN REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING
Deputy Chairman Staron read a letter from Robert and Jean
Chamberlain in regard to the proposed addition. Joel Merker and
Janina Deppe were representing the Synagogue and reviewed the
reasons for the addition. Questions concerning the occupancy limits
were raised by the Board. Mr. Merker stated that the occupancy
exceeded the number of members. The Board requested that the
maximum occupancy be placed on the final plans. The Public Hearing
was opened at 7:06PM. There were no comments. The Public Hearing
was closed at 7:06PM. The Short Form SEQRA application, which
shows no significant adverse effects to the following: air quality,
surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic
patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion,
drainage or flooding problems was reviewed. Also, there are no
aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or
cultural resources or community or neighborhood character concerns.
There are no significant effects to vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or
wildlife species, significant habitats or threatened or long or short-term
effects identified. Since this is the case, Aven Kerr moved that there is
no significant adverse environmental impact with this project, and
should be accepted. Bill Bulick seconded the motion and this carried.
Tony Ooms moved to approve the project, contingent upon the
occupancy being placed on the final plans, and Dorothy Mackerer
seconded the motion. This carried.
Chairman Cohen returned to the meeting as Chairman.
DONALD OAKES – ROUTE 203 AND DOWDY ROAD
SUBDIVISION – PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Tomaso represented Mr. Oakes and submitted the postal receipts
and maps to the Board. Chairman Cohen reminded the Board that this
subdivision was originally approved in 2011 and that this request is to
have the boundary lines reconfigured. The Public Hearing opened at
7:14PM. There were no comments. The Public Hearing closed at
7:14PM. The Short Form SEQRA application, which shows no
significant adverse effects to the following: air quality, surface or
groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns,
solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or
flooding problems was reviewed. Also, there are no aesthetic,
agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural
resources or community or neighborhood character concerns. There
are no significant effects to vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or
wildlife species, significant habitats or threatened or long or short-term
effects identified. Since this is the case, Deputy Chairman Donna
Staron moved that there is no significant adverse environmental
impact with this project, and should be accepted. Tony Ooms seconded
and this carried. Deputy Chairman Donna Staron moved, and Tony
Ooms seconded to approve the project. This carried.
MICHAEL RICHARDS – BOICE ROAD
SUBDIVISION – PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Richards submitted maps, with the topographical lines enlarged, to
the Board along with postal receipts and deeds. Tal Rappleyea
reviewed the deeds and found no problems stating that everything was
in order. Paul McCreary had no concerns with the plans. The Public
Hearing was opened at 7:20PM. There were no comments. The Public
Hearing closed at 7:20PM.
The Short Form SEQRA application, which shows no significant adverse
effects to the following: air quality, surface or groundwater quality or
quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production
or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems was
reviewed. Also, there are no aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological,
historic, or other natural or cultural resources or community or
neighborhood character concerns. There are no significant effects to
vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant
habitats or threatened or long or short-term effects identified. Since
this is the case, Deputy Donna Staron moved that there is no
significant adverse environmental impact with this project, and should
be accepted. Tony Ooms seconded the motion and this carried. Bill
Bulick noticed that the date at the bottom of the maps was stamped
with 2013. Aven Kerr moved to approve the project contingent upon
having the maps dated properly, and Deputy Donna Staron seconded.
This carried.
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ELAINE WEINHEIMER – LUNDY LANE OLD CHATHAM
SUBDIVISION REQUEST – PUBLIC HEARING
Cindi Elliott submitted maps with the note stating that there would be
“no right to construct with approval of the maps”. The property is
located in both the Town of New Lebanon and the Town of Chatham.
The Town of Chatham sent a letter to the Town of New Lebanon
requesting that the Town of Chatham be the Lead Agency in this
matter. New Lebanon replied in agreement. The deeds were submitted
to the Planning Board after review from Tal Rappleyea. Postal receipts
were also submitted. Tony Ooms moved and Aven Kerr seconded to
approve the subdivision. The Short Form SEQRA application, which
shows no significant adverse effects to the following: air quality,
surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing
traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for
erosion, drainage or flooding problems. Also, there are no aesthetic,
agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural
resources or community or neighborhood character concerns. There
are no significant effects to vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or
wildlife species, significant habitats or threatened or endangered
species. The community’s goals for the land are not affected, and
there are no long or short term effects identified. Since this is the
case, Ms. Staron moved that this is to be considered an unlisted
action, and there is no significant adverse environmental effect in
approving this subdivision. Dorothy Mackerer seconded the motion and
it carried. Deputy Chairman Donna Staron moved, and Tony Ooms
seconded to approve the project. This carried.
KEN BLASS - INTERSECTION OF DROWN AND PITT RD OLD CHATHAM
SUBDIVISION REQUEST – PUBLIC HEARING
Maps were submitted that included a note stating that any disturbance
over 1 acre would warrant notice of intent and any disturbance over 5
acres would warrant full SPEDES. Also included was a note stating that
no other lot would be created south of Drowne Road that would have
buildings on it. This would be declared a “NO BUILD ZONE”. The
Board was also presented with the letter from Joe Rickert regarding
the driveway location for Lot three. Deeds were submitted along with
the title of the property and reviewed by Tal Rappleyea who found
them to be in order. Postal receipts were submitted. The Short Form
SEQRA application, which shows no significant adverse effects to the
following: air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity,
noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or
disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems. Also,
there are no aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other
natural or cultural resources or community or neighborhood character
concerns. There are no significant effects to vegetation or fauna, fish,
shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats or threatened or
endangered species. The community’s goals for the land are not
affected, and there are no long or short term effects identified. Since
this is the case, Ms. Staron moved that this is to be considered an
unlisted action, and there is no significant adverse environmental
effect in approving this subdivision. Tony Ooms seconded the motion.
This was carried. Aven Kerr moved, and Tony Ooms seconded to
approve the project. This carried.
ABBI YAGHOUBI PITT ROAD
OLD CHATHAM
SUBDIVISION – PUBLIC HEARING
Mrs. Elliott presented the Board with deeds to the property which were
reviewed by Tal Rappleyea who found them to be in order. Postal
receipts were also presented. The Short Form SEQRA application,
which shows no significant adverse effects to the following: air quality,
surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing
traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for
erosion, drainage or flooding problems. Also, there are no aesthetic,
agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural
resources or community or neighborhood character concerns. There
are no significant effects to vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or
wildlife species, significant habitats or threatened or endangered
species. The community’s goals for the land are not affected, and
there are no long or short term effects identified. Since this is the
case, Ms. Staron moved that this is to be considered an unlisted
action, and there is no significant adverse environmental effect in
approving this subdivision. Tony Ooms seconded the motion. Deputy
Chairman Donna Staron moved, and Tony Ooms seconded to approve
the project. This carried.
Motion to adjourn was made by Tony Ooms and seconded by Aven
Kerr. This carried.
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Marilyn Cohen, chairman
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Chamberlain, clerk