The Peru Gazette

Richard Williams, Chairman of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, February 8^th, 2012 at 7:00 pm to order.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

ROLL CALL: RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR: PRESENT

BENJAMIN WRIGHT, VICE CHAIR: PRESENT

ADELE DOUGLAS: PRESENT

JOHN KANOZA: PRESENT

MARK LUKENS: PRESENT

MARK ROBINSON: PRESENT

KARA MCBRAYER: PRESENT

ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE: PRESENT

CEO: FRANK SLYCORD: PRESENT

APPROVAL of December 2011 Minutes.  MOTION: Mr. Lukens made a motion to approve the December Minutes. Second by Mrs. McBrayer.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Wright ~ yes,  Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes,   Mr. Robinson ~ yes,  Mrs. McBrayer ~yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1.      SUBDIVISION & SEQR: CAROLINE SEARS, 3 Lot Subdivision ~ 140 Patent Rd.    

Mr. Robinson was assigned this application.  Mr. Robinson briefly explained the project and Mrs. Sears was present and concurred with his explanation.  She stated this property was her mothers, Grace Lucia, she passed away and this was left to Caroline Sears and her siblings and they are simply subdividing it equally.  She further stated none of them have any intentions on developing or building on these parcels.  The survey map that was submitted with the application was reviewed and the Board had some question pertaining to the property lines. Mr. Petrashune, the surveyor who drew up the maps was present and was able to answer them to the Board’s satisfaction.  The APA Jurisdictional Determination letter was noted and it was acknowledged the APA does not require a permit for this project. It was acknowledged a SEQR was required.

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

ROLL CALL: Mr. Wright ~ yes,  Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mrs. McBrayer ~yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.

MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare this a negative declaration.  Second by Mrs. McBrayer. ROLL CALL: Mr. Wright ~ yes,  Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes,  Mrs. McBrayer ~yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION: Mr. Kanoza made a motion to approve this application as submitted. Second by Mr. Lukens. ROLL CALL: Mr. Wright ~ yes,  Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes,  Mrs. McBrayer ~yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.

 2. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: SHAWN GOULD, 2 Lot Subdivision ~ 126 Denton Rd.   

Mr. Wright was assigned this application.  Mr. Petrashune; project surveyor, Ms. Cromie; Sales Associate representing Mr. Gould, along with Wanda Haby, representing the buyer of the newly proposed lot, were present.  There was much discussion regarding the specifics of the APA Jurisdictional Letter dated February 2, 2012.  Mr. Petrashune explained he is meeting with a biologist at the property to determine exactly where the wetlands are and will disclose those findings to the CEO as soon as they are available.  It was determined this Board is willing to approve the 2 lot subdivision contingent on approval from the APA as well as a new survey map if in fact it is required by the APA.  Otherwise the map that was submitted with the application will be the official map of the property.  It was acknowledged a SEQR was required.

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

ROLL CALL: Mr. Wright ~ yes,  Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes,  Mrs. McBrayer ~yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.

MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.

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

ROLL CALL: Mr. Wright ~ yes,  Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes,

Mr. Robinson ~ yes,  Mrs. McBrayer ~yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.

MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: Mr. Wright made a motion to approve this application as submitted contingent upon APA approval.  Second by Mrs. McBrayer. ROLL CALL: Mr. Wright ~ yes,  Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Kanoza ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes,   Mr. Robinson ~ yes,  Mrs. McBrayer ~yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.

 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: The Final Draft Zoning Law was presented to the Board members for comment and review.

 CEO REPORT:  Mr. Slycord stated there really is not anything significant to pass along to them.

 ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. McBrayer moved for adjournment @ 7:50pm.  All so moved.

Minutes Approved:  4/11/12. Date filed with Town Clerk:    4/12/12