The Peru Gazette

Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, July 14^th, 2010 at 7:00pm, to order.

ROLL CALL:

RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR : PRESENT

DALE HOLDERMAN, VICE CHAIR : PRESENT

BETTY CORROW : EXCUSED

ADELE DOUGLAS : EXCUSED

JOHN KANOZA : PRESENT

MARK ROBINSON : PRESENT

BENJAMIN WRIGHT : EXCUSED

ERIC BLAISE (ALT) : ABSENT

PETER TROUT (ALT) : EXCUSED

ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE : PRESENT

CEO: PAUL BLAINE : PRESENT

APPROVAL OF APRIL, MAY & JUNE MINUTES:

The Board needed to postpone voting on April and May Minutes due there were not enough members present from those meetings. The Board was able to act on the June Minutes.

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

MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Mr. Williams stated to the audience that this is a seven member board and we need four positive votes to pass any type of action and because there is not a full board if an applicant would like to table their application they may do so. No applicant opted to table their application.

1. SITE PLAN REVIEW: LEON BLAIR

Installation of a sign at 3515 Route 22

Mr. Wright who was assigned to this application had an excused absence but did remit his review and opinion in the form of a letter. Mr. Blair was present and stated his plan for the sign. Lighting was discussed and it was established that two low wattage ground lights pointing directly onto the sign would satisfy the Board.

MOTION: Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve the application. Second by Mr. Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

3. SUBDIVISION & SEQR DANIEL WRIGHT

2 Lot Minor Subdivision

Adele Douglas was assigned this application although she had an excused absence thus Mr. Blaine took the floor and went through the slide presentation showing the property lay out, making reference to the stream and a small portion of wetlands on the property. He stated the subdivision and the installation of a mobile home would have no impact on either the stream or the wetlands. It was noted Mr. Wright is seeking to subdivide the property so he may convey Lot 10 to his son for the purpose of installing a mobile home. It was noted this property is in the Adirondack Park Agency jurisdiction; Mr. Wright, as well as this office, received notice from the APA that in order for Mr. Wright to proceed with the project he needs to obtain an amended permit from the APA allowing him to place a mobile home on the property. It appears the APA is making a distinction between the installation of a mobile home and the construction of a single family dwelling. Mr. Wright said he has complied with all their paperwork requests and is waiting to obtain the amended permit from the APA.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman 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. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

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

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

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve the application subject to the condition that APA approval is granted. Second by Mr. Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

4. SITE PLAN REVIEW FORRENCE ORCHARD II, INC.

Addition to facility located on River Rd.

Mr. Kanoza was assigned to this application. He explained this project in detail and was very positive in his findings. Mr. Sutherland, the project engineer did concur with Mr. Kanoza and simply reiterated a few key points. Water and drainage was discussed as well as the Town involvement in moving water lines.

It was confirmed the septic will be relocated to the right of the location the site plan currently indicates. It

was acknowledged this project is also in need of an area variance which is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals at their regular monthly meeting held on July 21, 2010.

It was noted NYSEG submitted a letter, which is on file, explaining the gas line will need to be relocated and are in full cooperation with Forrence Orchards. It was also noted this application was referred to the Clinton County Planning Board and was considered a local issue. It was stated by Seth Forrence this addition is for apple packing purposes only.

MOTION: Mr. Kanoza made a motion to approve this application subject to the approval from the ZBA for the area variance. Second by Mr. Williams.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:

Mr. Blaine stated he received a call from the Department of Transportation regarding the entry and exit on the Holderied property; also referred to as the shopping center. Mr. Blaine stated the DOT was seeking information and during the conversation DOT stated Mr. Holderied has been in touch with them and they are working toward a resolution; although no time frame was established. The DOT did relay to Mr. Blaine they are leaning more toward an “exit only” to resolve the issue.

Mr. Holderman wanted to discuss the process in which how the Town enforces the conditions on projects that were approved by the Planning Board. There was much discussion on this subject. The issuance of Temporary Certificates of Occupancy was discussed at length and although no resolutions were established it appeared to be a positive discussion and will most likely need to be revisited.

Mr. Robinson made mention of the High Peaks Storage sign located on Bear Swamp Road. Mr. Blaine said he spoke with the owners and will address it again.

The Planning Board Secretary sent out a memo to the Planning Board members on behalf of Mr. Williams on July 15, 2010. It was intended to be a gentle reminder of their responsibilities as Board members in regard to attendance and notification if they are unable to attend. Attendance and lack of quorum was discussed at length. A possible option was to put in a recommendation to the Town Board to perhaps changing it from a 7 member board with 2 alternates and making it a 5 member Board with 2 alternates. The pros and cons to this were talked about it and it was determined it appears there are many advantages in having a larger board rather than a smaller one thus this possible option was not entertained any further. It was established Mr. Williams will place calls to discuss the issue to those members who have not been in attendance for several months and who do not usually notify the Codes office of their absence. If need be the Board will address the issue more formally dependent upon Mr. Williams findings.

CEO REPORT:

Mr. Blaine went over the Building Monthly Report with no questions or comments from the Board. He mentioned the Town Board held a workshop regarding property conditions and the Town is encouraging more enforcement. They have also permitted a complaint form be put on the website which will be very user friendly and allow complaints to be electronically submitted to the Code Enforcement Official’s email directly.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Williams moved for adjournment.

All so moved.

Date filed with Town Clerk: 7/19/10 ~ dq