January 14, 2021 | All Minutes
TOWN OF ROSENDALE PLANNING BOARD
Minutes
Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Rondout Municipal Center
1915 Lucas Ave.
Cottekill, NY 12419
Chairman Billy Liggan called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:01 pm.
Roll Call
Billy Liggan, Chairman Present
Joseph Havranek, Vice Chairman Present
Jere Brown Present
John Ivankovic Present
Nick Mercurio Present
Randi Morf Excused
Jim Luckner Present
Andrew Casey (Alternate) Excused
Dave Plante, Bergmann Associates Consultant Present
Councilwoman Carrie Wykoff, Town Board Liaison Present
Brisa Casas, Planning Board Clerk Present
There is no representative from the Rosendale Environmental Commission.
Minutes:
Motion made by Jere Brown, seconded by Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek, to accept the minutes from December 10th, 2020
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic– Yes
Motion carried.
Public Hearing:
Application: #2020-9-Minor Subdivision
SBL: 70.4-1-26.148
Location: Eddie Lane
Applicant: Lands of William A. Dietz Irrevocable Trust
Bill Eggers of Meddenbach & Eggers is present on behalf of this application.
Chairman Billy Liggan reads out loud, reviews and deliberates with the board Part II & Part III of the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF)
Motion made by Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek, seconded by John Ivankovic, for a negative declaration of SEQRA determination of significance.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic– Yes
Motion carried.
Motion made by John Ivankovic, seconded by Nick Mercurio, to open the public hearing at 7:11pm.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic– Yes, Jim Luckner – Yes
Motion carried.
Public Comments:
David Daub – He asks to see the proposed plat so he can clarify what is being done.
Judith & howard Yarme – They ask where on the shale pit is on the map in reference to the new lot. — It appears to be closer to Lot 8.
Q: Will both lots be developed?
A: (Bill Eggers) – There is only a house proposed to be built on Lot 7 right now. In the future they may develop Lot 8 but for now Lot 8 will remain undeveloped.
Motion made by John Ivankovic, seconded by Jere Brown, to close the public hearing at 7:28pm.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic – Yes, Jim Luckner – Yes
Motion carried.
Motion made by Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek, seconded by Jim Luckner, to approve application # 2020-9-Minor Subdivision with the following conditions:
All fees are paid in full
Any/all tree clearing is done in compliance with DEC regulations
The Rosendale Town Attorney reviews and approves the Road Maintenance Agreement
At least (4) paper copies and (1) Mylar copy of the Final Plat is submitted for signatures
Copies of the deed description are submitted to the Planning Board after filed.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic – Yes, Jim Luckner – Yes
Motion carried.
Application: #2020-8-Minor Subdivision
SBL: 71.1-1-7.210
Location: 97 Coutant Road
Applicant: Estate of Ina Chetta, John DiGregorio as Executor
Carney Rhivevault is not present.
Chairman Billy Liggan reads out loud, reviews and deliberates with the board Part II & Part III of the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF)
Motion made by Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek, seconded by John Ivankovic, for a negative declaration of SEQRA determination of significance.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic– Yes
Motion carried.
Motion made by Chairman Billy Liggan, seconded by Nick Mercurio, to open the public hearing at 7:36pm.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic– Yes
Motion carried.
No public comments.
Motion made by John Ivankovic, seconded by Jere Brown, to keep the public hearing open until February 11th 2021.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic – Yes, Jim Luckner – Yes
Motion carried.
Misc:
Workshop discussion with Mike and Taryn Magaletta about a potential bakery at 735 Springtown Road. The board quickly reviews some code regarding the proposed use.
UCPB Info
Glamping
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail improvements
Ashokan Trail
Kingstonian Project
Bearsville – Bread Alone proposed business expansion
Adjournment:
Motion made by Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek, seconded by John Ivankovic, to adjourn at 8:02 pm.
Roll Vote: Chairman Billy Liggan – Yes, Vice Chairman Joseph Havranek– Yes, Nick Mercurio – Yes, Jere Brown – Yes, John Ivankovic– Yes, Jim Luckner– Yes
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Brisa Casas
Planning Board Clerk