Laurie Bell

The board conducted several public hearings regarding zoning variance applications. Key discussions included an application for a second-floor addition at 5 Tanager Road, which was granted the necessary setback variances. Additionally, the board reviewed applications for a gazebo and a garage at 255 North Brewster Road. Despite the structures being built without prior permits, the board approved the requested setback variances for both the gazebo and the garage.

The meeting included multiple public hearings and a regular session addressing several applications. Public hearings involved an application for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment at 2366 Route 6, which was conditionally granted, and a comprehensive review for MOREFAR, an existing private membership golf course, covering site plan, wetland permits, and special permit adjustments, including extensive discussion on renovations, tree removal, and watercourses; this hearing was continued. Other continued public hearings concerned the 301 Milltown Subdivision and the ACE Endico Transportation Lot application. In the regular session, final site plan approval was granted for 2525 Carmel Ave., LLC for an autobody shop. Preliminary Site Plan Approval with permission to cut trees was granted for PLDC, LLC, contingent on adhering to specific boundaries. An application for site plan approval for 1460 Route 22, involving outdoor storage for a drilling and piling business, was referred for further review and a public hearing was set. Architectural plans for APAP Land Management's proposed 10,000 sq. ft. site plan and Conditional Use Permit were presented, and the board indicated readiness to proceed pending finalization. Preliminary Site Plan Approval was sought for the Marvin Mountain Tower Replacement project, discussing increased height, guide wires removal, the need for a turn-around area, and clarification on variance requirements and SEQRA compliance.

The board conducted public hearings regarding variance requests for property improvements. The first application involved an existing entry gate and pillars requiring variances for north front setback and structure height, where the applicant discussed the aesthetic considerations and potential difficulty in modification. The variance was approved 4 to 1. The second application concerned a new building with off-street parking and outdoor storage, requiring variances for front yard setback and front parking setback due to the narrow configuration of the property. This variance was approved 6 to 0. The third public hearing addressed a request for a pool installation requiring variances for west front setback and south side setback, necessitated by the property's small footprint and constraints from existing septic systems and drainage. This variance was also approved 6 to 0.

The meeting included several continued public hearings. For the 301 Milltown Subdivision, the hearing was kept open due to outstanding wetland concerns requiring review by the town's consultant; residents expressed concerns regarding wetland impingement, erosion mitigation, and alternative designs. The hearing for RRACI'S Starr Ridge Road was continued, focusing on a proposal for four buildings (retail, office, and bank with a drive-through), with significant public input concerning traffic impact, deficiencies in the traffic assessment, potential future use changes, and the need for clearer articulation on traffic mitigation measures, including intersection improvements. The ACE ENDICO TRANSPORTATION LOT hearing was also continued, addressing concerns from neighbors about lighting, screening, noise from truck operations (beeping alarms), and potential stormwater contamination from fuel storage tanks. The application for ARBOR FIELDS was referred to the Town Board for a Special Permit, and the public hearing was closed. The 440 MILLTOWN SUBDIVISION hearing was continued, with discussion focusing on keeping a portion of the common driveway as millings for environmental reasons and ensuring necessary documentation, such as a tree preservation plan, is submitted. The DIMAURO WETLAND permit hearing was continued to allow time for updated soil testing and stormwater design. For the LABORERS INTERNATIONAL LOCAL 60 application, the Board declared Lead Agency under SEQRA and closed the hearing. The application for 2525 CARMEL AVE. LLC, involving a change of use to a small-scale repair garage, proceeded with SEQRA determinations and the hearing was closed. In the Regular Session, final approval was granted for the PARLATO-FEDER LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT. Architectural Approval was granted for five signs related to ENTERPRISE MOBILITY's facility. A Public Hearing was set for the application at 2366 ROUTE 6 regarding an Accessory Apartment.

The agenda for the meeting includes several public hearings and regular session reviews. Public hearings cover applications for a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment (2366 Route 6), and reviews for Site Plan, Wetland Permit, and Special Permit applications (MOREFAR). There are also continued public hearings regarding a Major Subdivision application (301 Milltown Subdivision) and applications for Site Plan and Wetland Permit (Ace Endico Transportation Lot). Regular session items focus on reviews of Site Plan applications (2525 Carmel Ave. LLC, 1460 Route 22, APAP Land Management) and a review of an application for Preliminary Approval of Site Plan and Permission to Cut Trees (PLDC, LLC). Additionally, the board will consider a request to recommend the release of a Performance Bond to the Town Board (Volz Cloverleaf).