Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm, to order.

ROLL CALL:

RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR : Present

Dale Holderman, VICE CHAIr : PRESENT

Betty Corrow : excused

ADELE DOUGLAS : PRESENT

JOHN KANOZA : Present

MARK ROBINSON : PRESENT

BENJAMIN WRIGHT : EXCUSED

ERIC BLAISE (ALT) : ABSENT

PETER TROUT (ALT) : ABSENT

ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE : PRESENT

CEO: PAUL BLAINE : PRESENT

APPROVAL OF JANUARY MINUTES:

MOTION: Ms. Douglas made a motion to approve the February minutes. Second by Mr. Kanoza. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,

Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. SITE PLAN REVIEW: BABBIE RURAL & FARM LEARNING MUSEUM

Agricultural Museum at 250 River Road

Ms. Douglas presented the following Short Site Plan to the Planning Board. The key points of discussion were the proposed sign and lighting. Mr. Murnane inquired if the sign would be an illuminated neon sign. It was stated by Mr. Babbie’s nephew that the sign would be a 6’ x 8’wooden sign. Mr. Holderman stated that in the past some signs have been approved prior to seeing a sketch of the actual sign and the Planning Board did not necessarily “like” the signs.Thus he suggested the Board request a sketch of the sign prior to approval. Mr. Kanoza said he anticipated the sign would be of natural colors due to it is a farm, Mr. Babbie’s nephew concurred. Lighting of the sign was also of concern. Mr. Babbie’s nephew said they were planning to put two lights on either side of the sign, pointing down on the sign to avoid any light pollution. Ms. Douglas commented on how well of a job the Babbie’s did on their site plan.

	SHORT SITE PLAN	REVIEW CHECKLIST
A.	North arrow indicator	Yes, shown on site plan.
B.	Perimeter boundaries of the parcel – distances must be in linear feet	Yes, shown on site plan.
C.	Size and location of all buildings on site	Yes, shown on site plan.
D.	Setbacks of all structures.	Yes, shown on site plan.
E.	All parking spaces or areas must be shown. Parking space = 9’ x 18’	Yes, shown on site plan to include 2 handicap parking spaces as well as parking for buses.
F.	Outline of intended expansion or location of the project site	No explanation being discussed at this point but it was noted by Mr. Murnane it was discussed at a prior meeting.
G.	Indicate every delivery entrance	Yes, shown on site plan.
H.	Show and detail surface water drainage system	Yes, shown on site plan.
I.	Show driveways, indicate length and width	Yes, shown on site plan.
J.	Draw location of trees and intended natural screening, e.g. private hedge	Yes. It was mentioned that the trees are primarily on the Donahue’s property but overhang onto this property.
K.	Show by size all existing and intended buffer zones	Yes, shown on site plan.
L.	Show location, size, and type of any exterior signs	Yes, sign was discussed at length, see notes in minutes above.
M.	Show location and intended screening for bulk trash receptacles	Yes, 2 ea. – 60 gallon trash containers inside the building.
N.	Indicate type and location of intended exterior lighting	Yes, 250 watt street lights are being wired now.
O.	Show scale of drawing	Yes, shown on site plan.
P.	Show abutting streets/roads by name, also Right-of-Ways involved	Yes, shown on site plan.
Q.	Show distances to road intersections, both directions	Yes, shown on site plan.
R.	Indicate traffic control measures intended for this site	Yes, shown on site plan.
S.	Show names of landowners of abutting properties	Yes, shown on site plan.
T.	Indicate type of paving for driveways and parking areas	Yes, it is gravel and sand.

MOTION: Ms. Douglas moved for approval with the stipulation that the sign design be submitted for approval. Second by Mr. Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,

Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

2. SUBDIVISION: MARK and DEENA McCULLOUGH

Merge of lots on Spitfire Drive

Mr. Kanoza simply reiterated what was discussed at the prior meeting. Lots 5 & 6 were merged for tax purposes, and the owners simply want to merge the 16.35 acres for the same reason. It was also mentioned the owners may possibly want to subdivide this into 5 or 6 lots in the future.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approval of the merge. Second by Ms. Douglas.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,

Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

3. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: CHIRSTOPHER GUYNUP

Two Lot Subdivision & Merge on Mud Pond Road

Mr. Guynup explained that he was approached to sell approximately 1 acre to St. Augustine’s Church so they can expand their cemetery which is adjacent to his property. Mr. Guynup gave a new copy of the map he originally submitted with his application, as he worked with the APA; and the APA concluded flag #4 on his map needs to be 100’ from the stream.

MOTION: Mr. Williams moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Ms. Douglas.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,

Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION: Mr. Williams moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mr. Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,

Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion for approval of the subdivision conditioned on submission of letters of approval by the APA, St. Augustine’s Church and approval by the ZBA prior to expansion of the cemetery. Second by Ms. Douglas

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,

Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRED.

4. SUBDIVISION: KAREN DUVAL

Extension of approval for a two lot subdivision

Mr. Murnane stated he spoke with Ms. Duval’s attorney and due to the holiday season and schedules they are requesting an extension.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman moved to approve the extension for 90 days. Second by Mr. Konoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes,

Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Blaine stated that Mr. Jim Douglass and he had discussed the current exit at the Grand Union Plaza, it was said the owner has been in touch with DOT regarding leasing and/or buying the land, they anticipate a site plan in the near future. Mr. Holderman mentioned the situation with Mr. Bertrand and suggested a letter be sent to him letting him know that the Planning Board has not “forgotten” this matter. Mr. Blaine suggested that the Codes Secretary could draft a letter to Mr. Bertrand for Mr. Williams approval. .

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion made by Mr. Williams. Second by Ms. Douglas.

All so moved.

Date filed with Town Clerk _