Outdoor wood boilers dominate February Planning Board meeting
Richard Williams, Vice Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday,
February 11, 2009 at 7:05pm, to order.
ROLL CALL:
BETTY CORROW, CHAIR : EXCUSED
RICHARD WILLIAMS, VICE CHAIR : PRESENT
DOUGLAS CHASE : EXCUSED
DALE HOLDERMAN : ABSENT
MARK ROBINSON : PRESENT
PETER TROUT : PRESENT
BENJAMIN WRIGHT : PRESENT
ERIC BLAISE (ALT) : PRESENT
ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE : PRESENT
CEO: PAUL BLAINE : PRESENT
APPROVAL OF JANUARY MINUTES:
MOTION: Mr. Trout made a motion to approve the January minutes. Second by Mr. Blaise.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Trout – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Blaise – yes, Mr.
Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SITE PLAN REVIEW: TINA FRENYEA
Site Plan Review for an Outdoor Wood Boiler at 218
Felton Rd.
Mr. Blaine stated that the Outdoor Wood Boiler is located partially in a structure. Mr. Williams asked
Ms. Frenyea if she had any plans to build any screening for the Outdoor Wood Boiler so it is not
visible from the road. Ms. Frenyea stated that they do not have any plans for screening. Mr. Williams
stated that the Outdoor Wood Boiler law states the OWB should be substantially screened. Mr. Wright
asked if they would be using shrubs or fencing. Ms. Frenyea stated that they would use a fence for
screening.
MOTION: Mr. Trout made a motion to approve the application with the condition that it be inspected
by the Code Enforcement Officer and a fence be installed by July 1, 2009. Second by Mr. Wright.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Trout – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Blaise – yes, Mr.
Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
2. SITE PLAN REVIEW: TODD CARPENTER
Site Plan Review for an Outdoor Wood Boiler at 228
Reservoir Rd.
Mr. Wright stated that he did drive by the Outdoor Wood Boiler and it is somewhat visible from the
road. Mr. Wright stated that the house provides most of the screening for the Outdoor Wood Boiler.
MOTION: Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the application with the condition that it be
inspected by the Code Enforcement Officer. Second by Mr. Williams.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Trout – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Blaise – yes, Mr.
Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED
3. SITE PLAN REVIEW: JASON NISOFF
Site Plan Review for an Outdoor Wood Boiler at 322 Sullivan Rd.
Mr. Blaise stated that the only part of the Outdoor Wood Boiler that is visible is the stack.
MOTION: Mr. Blaise made a motion to approve the application with the condition that it be inspected
by the Code Enforcement Officer. Second by Mr. Robinson.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Trout – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Blaise – yes, Mr.
Williams – yes.
MOTION CARRIED
ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Blaine stated that there will be training held by the APA on March 24 and 25. Mr. Blaine stated that there
will be training held in the Town Hall with Nan Stolzenburg tentatively scheduled for Wednesday April 29,
2009. Mr. Blaine asked what time would be best for the Board to meet. The Board agreed on holding the
meeting at 6:00pm on April 29, 2009. Mr. Murnane stated that he liked the PowerPoint presentation with the
projector and believes that it is an excellent upgrade from using easels. Mr. Murnane stated that he is happy to
see that this type of program is being implemented for the Planning and Zoning Boards.
CEO REPORT:
Mr. Blaine stated that January was a very slow month but there were two building permits issued.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion made by Mr. Williams. Second by Mr. Trout.
All so moved.
Date filed with Town Clerk _
Posted: May 6th, 2009 under Planning Board News.