TOWN OF WOODSTOCK
APPROVED PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
May 3, 2012
Members Present: Tom Unrath, Paul Shultis, Jr., Peter Cross, Lorin Rose and Judith Kerman
Members Absent: James Huben, Laura Ricci
Others Present: Therese Fernandez, Secretary
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm. Determination of a quorum.
Agenda: One item added to Pending Items: discuss blacktop performance bond for Country Kitchen at 138 Tinker Street
Minutes: None to consider
Pending Items:
Draft Resolution for Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Bed & Breakfast (WFAS B&B) Establishment Special Use Permit and consider request from Doug Abel to revisit membership policy preclusion:
Draft not ready yet due to some issues to be settled yet. Mr. Abel sent in request for Planning Board (PB) to revisit the membership policy for guests staying at WFAS B&B. Mr. Unrath said he had no problem with the policy. Mr. Shultis suggested having the Town (i.e. Planning Board's) Attorney consider it. Ms. Fernandez will ask Mr. Pordy for an estimated escrow amount.
Final Resolution on hold pending Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) referral response and attorney's opinion.
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Draft Resolution for Chris Maxwell Wetlands & Watercourse Permit:
Board decided to tell the applicant to seek Final Development Fee waiver from Town Board due to minor scope of the action. Ms. Fernandez will make additional copies of the site plan for signing and will contact applicant to advise he needs to submit letter requesting fee waiver to Town Board. Wetlands Permit will be held until this is completed.
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Review pre-sketch proposal from Amanda Depew, owner of The Tea Shop, 7 Maple Lane, in Woodstock, for seasonal outdoor seating & portable service stand; is full Site Plan needed for proposal?
Board decided that applicant may submit copy of existing approved site plan with her proposed modifications on it. Estimated $300 parking fee for additional seats without on-site parking spaces. Applicant could request parking fee waiver from Town Board since seating would be open to public to use, not just business patrons, and parking is available nearby.
Ms. Fernandez will advise Ms. DePew of these recommendations to see if she wishes to pursue them.
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Consider proposed Zoning Amendment from Town Councilman Jay Wenk for Renewable Energy Access:
Chairman Unrath said Mr. Wenk would like solar panels and wind energy apparatus to be allowed in any zoning district. Planning Board agrees with amendment except for in the Scenic Overlay District. Mr. Shultis noted that the S-O District regulations already address this.
Ms. Fernandez will confirm if Mr. Wenk would like this proposal added to list of other proposed Zoning amendments for future consideration.
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Discuss dismissal, without prejudice, of Lovitz SUP application after setting date for compliance with request for updated engineer's plans for driveway:
It was noted by Mr. Shultis that the Planning Board has not pursued this option in the past for other inactive cases. Decision: Mr. Unrath said we will not do so now.
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Submit new zoning amendment language to Town Councilman Ken Panza for Rock City Road extension of Hamlet Preservation District:
Discussion of where boundaries are. Decision: Mr. Unrath will measure to define the Hamlet Preservation District boundary on Rock City Road and this data will be provided to Mr. Panza.
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Sign voucher from Dan Shuster and approve return of $1,250 balance of Stock, Kraus & KPMC, LLC Subdivision/Lot Line Revisions escrow to applicant:
Mr. Unrath signed voucher. Motion to approve return of balance of escrow funds omitted and will be on next meeting's agenda.
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Assign case reps for new Lot Line Revision application from Wendy Cohen & James Morrison and Michael Brody, Mill Hill Road, on agenda for May 17th
Ms. Kerman and Mr. Unrath were assigned.
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Assign case reps for new Special Use Permit application for timber harvest from Joseph & Judith Doan, 547 Glenford-Wittenberg Rd., on agenda for May 17th
Mr. Huben and Ms. Ricci were assigned.
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Additional Pending Items continued later.
HOLY ASCENSION MONASTERY OF HELLENIC ORTHODOX TRADITIONALIST CHURCH OF AMERICA, INC., SPR #11-342: Submission of revised exterior elevations for Commission for Civic Design (CCD) review of construction of approximately 38 ft x 43 ft stone chapel, located at 521 Coldbrook Road in Wittenberg, SBL #36.2-2-16.100. Rep: William Hall III
Father Maximus Marretta, Mark _____ (stone mason) and Mr. Hall were present.
The site plan had been approved by the Planning Board, Mr. Unrath noted. A slight change had been made to the furnace room, rep said. Mr. Hall explained they had gone to Istanbul, Turkey to see the original Hagia Sophia chapel of the Byzantine era and similar churches and walls, etc. They want to go with a more authentic look for their chapel here. Father Maximus described some of the details of the Turkish Byzantine buildings they saw on their trip. They plan to use limestone and brick on the new building vs. bluestone as was originally proposed. Mr. Hall described the Byzantine type of bricks used in the construction. Father Max also spoke about their trip to Istanbul to see the original monastery and other churches. A slide presentation of the trip was shown, and he explained architectural details of the ancient buildings, including mosaics. He also compared them to what they are building here.
The applicant's updated plans will be referred to the Town's Commission for Civic Design. Ms. Fernandez will let applicant know when to meet with CCD once it's scheduled on their agenda. Mr. Unrath explained that once CCD reviews the changes and application is referred back to the PB, the PB may over-ride the CCD recommendations, if they feel it is warranted, by a majority vote of 5 members.
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Pending Items, continued:
Discuss $1,500 bond posted for Country Kitchen parking blacktop, 138 Tinker Street, LLC, owner:
Letter will be sent to property owner Cyrus Adler saying the Planning Board will continue to hold the performance bond until work is done, or, if work is not done, the Town will use those funds to complete it. Secretary will prepare letter.
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Diane Legier Subdivision: final maps, fees and updated Road Maintenance Agreement are in.
Mr. Unrath will sign maps tomorrow.
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Mr. Unrath made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15. Seconded by Mr. Huben. All aye.
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Minutes were approved at meeting on May 17, 2012
