TOWN OF LIBERTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES APRIL 4, 2017

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1 TOWN OF LIBERTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES APRIL 4, 2017 MEMBERS PRESENT Lynn Dowe, Chairman John Van Etten Judy Siegel Branden Reeves Anthony Dworetsky Lydia Rolle Maxine Schulte ABSENT ALSO PRESENT Jacob Billig, Town Attorney See attached sign in sheet CHAIRMAN DOWE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:05PM. Happy Daze Hunting & Fishing Camp Inc. Stanton Corners Road SBL: Zone: RD # PUBLIC HEARING: No one is present from the public. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED. LMS Properties NY, LLC Route 55 SBL: Zone: R-1 #

2 PUBLIC HEARING: Randy Wasson, Engineer explains that his clients received approvals in 2006 and construction has been started and the owner has now decided to change the layout of the plan. Bob Daughton asked if this project would be using more municipal services and also questioned what the tax base would be. Anne Jaffe asked where the units were going to be, in the same lot or the lot across the street. Her concern is with the traffic and pedestrian traffic crossing the road and the fact that the area will be more crowded. Sherry Feins Travis asked why no one is answering these questions. JACOB BILLIG, TOWN ATTORNEY, EXPLAINS THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS; HOW QUESTIONS ARE TAKEN THEN A DIALOG IS HELD AFTERWARDS, ETC. Kathryn Downing is concerned about pedestrian traffic and the noise. Jessica Grund has concerns about pedestrian traffic. Chris Lawrence is concerned about the pedestrian traffic and people trespassing. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED Bais Yaakov Council Stanton Corners Road SBL: Zone: RD # PUBLIC HEARING: No one is present from the public. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED.

3 LHA, Inc. / George Fulton Old Monticello Road Subdivision SBL: Zone: RD # AND LHA, Inc. / Sean Parks Old Monticello Road SBL: Zone: RD # PUBLIC HEARING Maxine Schulte, Alternate Board member abstains. Ramon Gonzalez of LHA, Inc. and George Fulton, Surveyor explain that they are proposing a 2 lot subdivision and requesting a to construct an animal hospital / shelter to be donated to the Town after construction has been completed. Sherry Feins-Travis asks if the purpose of the subdivision is to build the animal shelter. Alex Kavleski expressed concern over taking the property off the tax rolls and a swimming pool that is buried on that property that was covered in probably 10 years of lead paint and it was buried to get away from the DEC. Melanie Mangan expressed concern over properties being taken off tax rolls. CHAIRMAN DOWE STATES THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOW MOVE ON TO THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT PORTION REGARDING THE BUILDING. Doris Castro expressed concern over the noise with constant barking possibly day and night, quality of life for her and her neighbors and devaluation of homes, the cleaning solutions being used and the waste. She was also concerned over water table and the traffic situation which can be treacherous in the winter. Sherry Feins-Travis stated the history of the buildings how it was a camp over 40 to 50 years and when the property was purchased and the buildings were burned down there was

4 asbestos, why can t they use the property where the existing kennel is, there may be neighbors with special needs and will they be affected. Sharon Thorpe expressed concerns over the devaluation of property, noise and environmental hazards. Melanie Mangan works with Joanne Gerow and asked if any of the public has done FOIL requests for noise or environmental complaints and stated that there are none. Dr. Barbara Bodolosky has a concern and that several clients of hers have come to her office and expressed concerns over the proposed animal hospital. She also expressed concern over the possible noise, the impact on local businesses like herself and all the veterinary practices in the area, the devaluation of nearby properties and why can t the property now used, be cleaned up and made into a nice facility. She also asked what was the Town s liability if they approve this special use permit. Gary Silverman expressed concern over the quality of life and the environmental impact of chemicals that might be released into the ground. Chairman Dowe advises that all questions and comments would be taken seriously. Paul Kavleski asked what happens if a dog happens to get out while children are in the area. Chairman Dowe explains that the public hearing would now be closed but would remain open for written comments for 10 days. ON A MOTION BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY JUDY SEIGEL THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR LHA, INC. SUBDIVISON AND LHA, INC. SPECIAL USE PERMIT IS CLOSED REMAINING OPEN FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS FOR 10 DAYS. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED. Camp Munk for Boys, Inc. Queen Mountain Road SBL: Zone: RD # PUBLIC HEARING:

5 Randy Wasson, Engineer appeared for this matter. Mr. Wasson briefly explains that his clients would like to construct a new bunk building for 16 campers and 2 staff which would be approximately 1,000 square feet in size. No one is present from the public. ON A MOTION MADE BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY ANTHONY DWORETSKY, THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. Stanley Furst 41 Stanton Corner Road SBL: Zone: DCC # PUBLIC HEARING: Stanley Furst appeared for this matter. Mr. Furst explains that he just purchased a foreclosure property and has renovated the entire building and now hopes to put in a package wine and liquor store with an owner occupied apartment upstairs for a total of 2,000 square feet. Mr. Furst advises that there will be no drinking or serving on the premises. Ira Zolchonock wants to know what the parking situation will be and what it will be like on a Friday afternoon. ON A MOTION MADE BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY ANTHONY DWORETSY, THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED. ALL IN FAVOR. APPROVED. Happy Daze Hunting & Fishing Camp Inc. Stanton Corners Road SBL: Zone: RD # John Saunderson appeared for this matter. Mr. Saunderson explains he would like to construct a 24 x 32 addition on an existing hunting cabin to make it a little bit roomier. Chairman Dowe advises that the 239 review was received and it was a matter for a local determination. This matter is a Type II action and does not require SEQR.

6 ON A MOTION BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY BRANDEN REEVES, THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT WAS APPROVED. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED. LMS Properties NY, LLC Route 55 SBL: Zone: R-1 # Randy Wasson, Engineer appeared for this matter. Mr. Wasson explains that LMS Properties was approved by the Planning Board in Construction was started on the project and during the course of construction the owner decided to change the plan. Mr. Wasson explains that the approval was for 108 units and with the new layout there will still be 108 units. Mr. Wasson explains that Section C on the site plan will now be 17 units instead of 12 and will be single family units not 2 story units as previously approved. Section A will be 35 units instead of 32 as previously approved and the big change is where section D was, all 14 units are being eliminated and that is why there are more in section A and C. There will be 6 more units in section D which was formerly section E. Mr. Wasson explains that the Town had extended the water and sewer districts during the original approval back in 2006 to accommodate the project. Mr. Wasson advises that he spoke with Tom Kehrley of the Water and Sewer Department previously and he indicated that he would have passed the project. Mr. Kehrley spoke of a letter he received that stated as of January 2017 there was room for 36,000 gallons of flow in their plant and in the last 2 years this property has given between 16,000 and 19,000 flow per day with 28 units. Mr. Kehrley explains that if they go ahead and do the whole 108 units as proposed, it will blow the plants 36,000 gallons right out of the water. Mr. Kehrley also explains that the Town Board has since the original approval back in 2006, approved another project on Water Tower Road which will give 23,000 gallons of flow per day and if you take that away from the 36,000 gallons then you have room to build about 8 or 9 buildings up there and they re going to be at capacity. Chairman Dowe advises that the 239 review was received and the County stated that the application is incomplete. A lengthy discussion took place and it was determined that Mr. Wasson will work with Mr. Kehrley on the sewer issue and will be placed on the May agenda. Bais Yaakov Council Stanton Corners Road SBL: Zone: RD # Chairman Dowe advises that the 239 review has been received and it is a matter for local determination.

7 ATTORNEY BILLIG READS SEQR INTO THE MINUTES. THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DECLARES A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE BAIS YAAKOV SPECIAL USE PERMIT. ON A MOTION BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY JUDY SIEGEL, THE BAIS YAAKOV SPECIAL USE PERMIT WAS APPROVED. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED. LHA, Inc. / George Fulton Old Monticello Road Subdivision SBL: Zone: RD # LHA, Inc. / Sean Parks Old Monticello Road SBL: Zone: RD # Sean Parks, Engineer, Ramon Gonzalez of LHA, Inc., George Fulton, Surveyor and Joanne Gerow, Town of Liberty Dog Control Officer appeared for this matter. Mr. Gonzalez explains to the Board that LHA, Inc. is requesting a for a proposed indoor/outdoor kennel with 26 kennels on parcel 2B of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Gonzalez explains that once the facility is constructed it would then be donated to the Town of Liberty. Mrs. Gerow explains that she is aware of the concern of the neighbors about the noise from the kennel and she states that this will be an insulated block building and the dogs will only be outside during the day. Mrs. Gerow advises that there will be a maximum of 26 dogs on the premises. Mrs. Gerow explains that she will be working closely with CARE and that local veterinarians would be volunteering. A lengthy discussion took place and this matter will be placed on the May agenda. Chairman Dowe explains that the public hearing will remain open for 10 days for written comments to be submitted. Camp Munk for Boys, Inc. Queen Mountain Road SBL: Zone: RD #

8 Chairman Dowe advises that the 239 review has been received and it is a matter for local determination. ATTORNEY BILLIG READS SEQR INTO THE MINUTES. ON A MOTION MADE BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY ANTHONY DWORETSKY, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DECLARES A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE CAMP MUNK SPECIAL USE PERMIT. ON A MOTION BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY ANTHONY DWORETSKY, THE CAMP MUNK SPECIAL USE PERMIT WAS APPROVED. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED. Stanley Furst 41 Stanton Corner Road SBL: Zone: DCC # Chairman Dowe advises that the 239 review has been received and it is a matter for local determination. ATTORNEY BILLIG READS SEQR INTO THE MINUTES. THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DECLARES A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE STANLEY FURST SPECIAL USE PERMIT. ON A MOTION BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY LYDIA ROLLE, THE STANLEY FURST SPECIAL USE PERMIT WAS APPROVED. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED. The Yaldeinu School Castle Hill Road SBL: Zone: RD # No one appeared for this matter.

9 Gregory Wong Cattail Road Subdivision SBL: Zone: RD # Anthony Siciliano, Surveyor appeared for this matter. Mr. Siciliano explains that his client has a acres parcel and would like to subdivide it into 3 parcels. Mr. Siciliano advises that the parcels would then be lot acres, lot acres and lot acres. ATTORNEY BILLIG READS SEQR INTO THE MINUTES. THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DECLARES A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE GREGORY WONG SUBDIVISION. A brief discussion took place and it was determined that this matter will be sent to the County for 239 review and scheduled for a public hearing for the May meeting. Cong. Tashbar Toras Chaim Revonah Hill Road SBL: Zone: AC # Randy Wasson, Engineer appeared for this matter. Mr. Wasson explains that his clients would like to construct a 28 X 30 (840 sq. ft.) addition to existing camper bunk #39 to increase the bathroom space. Mr. Wasson advises that there will no change in population at the camp. Mr. Wasson explains that the sewer system is located across the street and is completely capable of handling the addition and that he will put the sewer information on the site plan. A brief discussion took place and it was determined that this matter will be sent to the County for 239 review and scheduled for a public hearing for the May meeting. Camp Yeshiva 1302 Briscoe Road SBL: Zone: RD # Randy Wasson, Engineer appeared for this matter. Mr. Wasson explains that his clients would like to remove an existing porch and construct a 14' X 22' living room addition and an open deck on unit #7.

10 A brief discussion took place and it was determined that this matter is a Type II action and meets the criteria for Local Law 3 of ON A MOTION BY JOHN VAN ETTEN, SECONDED BY JUDY SIEGEL, THE PLANNING BOARD FINDS THAT LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2012 APPLIES TO THE PROPOSED ADDITION. THE PLANNING BOARD WAIVES ALL OF THE REVIEW REQUIREMENTS UNDER FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2012 FOR CAMP YESHIVA. ALL IN FAVOR, APPROVED. Cong. Iched Anash Briscoe Road SBL: Zone: RH # David Weiss and Joel Kohn appeared for this matter. Mr. Kohn explains that they are in front of the Board to renew the that was received to operate a summer camp. Mr. Kohn advises the Board that there are 20 more kids this year bringing the total from 275 to 295. A brief discussion took place and it was determined that this matter will be sent to the County for 239 review and scheduled for a public hearing for the May meeting. Yeshiva Letzirim 85 Ferndale-Loomis Road SBL: Zone: RD # Joel Kohn appeared for this matter. Mr. Kohn explains that his clients would like to relocate 2 previously approved duplex buildings. A brief discussion took place regarding the building separations, the new entranceway and the gate that has been installed. It was determined that this matter will be scheduled for a public hearing for the May meeting. ON A MOTION MADE BY JOHN VAN ETTEN AND SECONDED BY BRANDON REEVES THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:03 PM.

11 Respectfully submitted, Tammy Wilson, Planning Board Secretary The foregoing represents unapproved minutes of the Town of Liberty s Planning Board from a meeting held on April 4, 2017 are not to be construed as the final official minutes until so approved. _X _ Approved as read.