Town of Thompson

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed several applications for area variances. The board decided to hold the hearing for John Sinclair open pending further certification of mailings regarding deck and lot coverage variances. The board approved three area variances for Catskill Forest Properties, Inc., conditional upon the payment of a building permit fee, following discussions regarding previously unpermitted work on the property's deck. An application for Christopher Kaylor was removed from consideration as the applicant failed to attend.

The agenda includes a work session for the Rosewood Project and a public hearing regarding the Prestige Est. Bungalow Colony site plan review. Action items cover a lot combination request at Gregory Road, a one-year extension request for Farsite Modification, and a lot improvement for Lowenthal & Weiss. The board will also discuss various potential items, including site plan modifications for Brookview Partners and Walmart, continued discussions for Keren Hatorah, a name change and revised scope for Noma Hills LLC, initial site plans for Green Tree Cabins, Adelaar, and Empire Estates, and special use permit reviews for Camelot Woods Phase 3 and Camp Yeshiva Serdahel.

The board addressed several agenda items, including authorization of a contract for dog shelter services with the Town of Bethel and approval of the Summer Youth Day Camp Program contract and registration fee increases with the YMCA. A special meeting was scheduled for February 19, 2020. The board authorized the payoff of a Bond Anticipation Note for the Rock Hill Sewer District and approved a proposal for additional planning services from Delaware Engineering, DPC. Additionally, the Planning Board was authorized to change its meeting times. The board reviewed updates on unsafe building demolition projects, approved website maintenance proposals with Honest Creative and W Design, and authorized participation in grant programs for municipal partnerships and shared records management services with the County of Sullivan. The board re-affirmed adoption of a local law regarding zoning amendments and accepted a property damage settlement offer for a light pole in the Adelaar Lighting District.

The board reviewed several site plan applications. This included discussions on site plan adjustments for Crescent Lake Holding, LLC, specifically regarding shed placements and wastewater treatment plant reporting. The board also reviewed signage and fencing plans for 9 Glen Wild Road, and discussed modifications to unit dimensions and community building plans for the RNR Mobile Home Park project.

The meeting agenda focuses on several key topics, including public hearings regarding the formation of the Emerald Springs Water District and a proposed local law concerning development timelines. The board will discuss the Sackett Lake Sewer District extension and authorize change orders for the Melody Lake wellhouse improvement project, along with associated USDA payments. Additional items include the selection of engineering services for various sewer plant upgrades, construction requests, acceptance of scholarship funds, and discussions regarding youth programs and IT manuals. The board will also address budget transfers, amendments, and necessary corrections to previous meeting minutes.