Town of South Bristol

The meeting included discussions on Old Business concerning Site Plan Approval Application 2025-0006 for Christine B. Spitz Revocable Trust regarding the installation of decorative fences, which proceeded to a public hearing and ultimately received approval after addressing SEQR requirements and findings. New Business involved Site Plan Approval Application 2025-0007 for Mark Conners, which required clarification on roof pitch/elevation and the update of the tax map number before being scheduled for final review in November. An Informal Discussion took place regarding property owned by Patrick & Kristin Romero concerning the mixed C-1/R-1 zoning and the necessity of applying for three separate special use permits to allow for business fabrication/manufacturing and personal residential use on the same lot, clarifying procedural steps for the applicants.

The meeting involved a review of the agenda, including the Pledge of Allegiance and reading of the Vision Statement. New Business primarily concerned Site Plan Approval Application 2025-0002 for James and Bernadette Krueger, which involves the demolition of the existing residence to construct a new one. Representatives presented detailed information regarding the proposed structure, lot coverage, setbacks, storm water management via permeable driveways and drywells, and a requested lot coverage variance, noting that the existing lot coverage is higher than the proposal. Old Business involved a review of Town Code Sections 170-66 (Solar Energy Systems) and 157 (Trailers), leading to a decision to form a zoning review committee. Application 2025-0001 was deferred to the next meeting.

The meeting addressed multiple applications involving Special Use Permits and Site Plan Approvals, primarily related to a single property (6256 St Rt 64) owned by Patrick and Kristin Romero, which sought approval for two principal uses (a fabrication/assembly facility and a single-family dwelling) on a lot zoned C-1 and R-1. Additional agenda items included site plan approvals for a rooftop solar system (Shouting Hill LLC), co-location of Verizon Wireless antennas on an existing tower (SBA Towers II LLC), and a request for site plan approval for a deck construction (Stewart Revocable Trust). An extension request for a previous application was deferred to the next meeting. The Board also discussed the importance of reviewing the comprehensive plan.

The Planning Board meeting agenda included Old Business items: a public hearing and Amended Site Plan Approval Application 2024-0008 for the Tree House Complex by Rochester Museum & Science Center, and Amended Site Plan Approval Application 2024-0009 for a Dock & Boat Station by 6721 Lakehouse Associates LLC. New Business involved Site Plan Approval Application 2024-0010 for Additions by Benjamin R. Swett & Walter E. Swett. The subsequent minutes detailed the public hearings and approval of the Tree House Complex site plan. The Dock & Boat Station application required minor revisions before receiving approval. The application for Additions and Alterations required the submission of additional documentation, including floodplain permits, before scheduling for final review in January 2025. There was also a discussion regarding education opportunities and board member terms.

The meeting agenda focused on several site plan approval applications, including a continued public hearing regarding Application 2023-0007, and another continued public hearing for Application 2023-0010 concerning proposed additions of a dock and boat station that appeared to conflict with town codes regarding shoreline structures. The Board also addressed a request for a six-month extension for Site Plan Approval Application 2023-0002 from the Rochester Museum and Science Center due to funding delays. The proceedings also included the review of meeting etiquette and the reading of the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement.