Minutes

March 04, 2021: Minutes 2021

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MEETING MINUTES

March 4, 2021

REGULAR ZOOM MEETING

 

7:00 PM                               START TIME:  7:02 PM

CALL TO ORDER, determination of quorum

 

Members Present:           Peter Cross

                                                Stuart Lipkind

                                                John LaValle

                                                Judith Kerman

                                                Conor Wenk

                                                Brian Normoyle

                                                James Conrad, arrived at 7:17 PM

Members Absent:

 

Additional Present:          Melissa Gray, Administrative Assistant

                                                Ashley Slovensky, Zoom Meeting Coordinator

 

Agenda Invitees:               David Fletcher

                                                Mark Goldlfarb

                                                Nancy Adler                                       

Gianni Scappin

                                                LLegends@hotmail.com

                                                Sharon Fletcher

                                                Julia Blelock

                                                Ingrid Haeckel

                                                Alex Bolotow

 

Public Invited:                    Nancy Schauffler

                                                Wayne Thompson, Esq.

                                                Ivy Steele

                                                Marla Wieder

                                                Joan Reina

                                                Maxanne Resnick

                                                Hollie Burton

                                                David Ekroth

                                                               

Updates to AGENDA:  

Mr. Cross asked Ms. Gray and she double checked and said no. 

 

MINUTES:  February 18, 2021

Make motion to approve minutes:  Peter Cross                    2nd:  Judith Kerman                          Aye:  All

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

+ Flyer and Email from Ulster County re:  Agricultural District Inclusions rec’d Feb. 24

Mr. Cross acknowledged and explained to the Planning Board (PB) that the idea is to have land and register it to preserve agricultural land to keep not developed to be able to grow our own food, ultimately.

 

+ Email fm. Supervisor McKenna re:  Fill Law rec’d Feb. 26

Mr. Cross suggests that the PB take time to go through the proposed law and Matthew Rudikoff’s notes at the next meeting to get a response back to the Town Board, if Ms. Gray can schedule that in.  Ms. Gray states she can do that.  

 

+ Email containing letter from Wayne Thompson, Esq (Nancy Schauffler) re:  SPR# 21-0162D rec’d Mar. 1

Mr. Cross states that this is an adjoining property owner’s lawyer and we will hear from him during the public hearing.

 

+ Email from Brent @ Cornell Cooperative Ext re:  possible training for credit rec’d Mar. 3

Mr. Cross told the PB this was all types of flood information:  Plains, insurances, etc.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

SCHEDULED BUSINESS:

PUBLIC HEARING:

7:05 PM

                105-109 MILL HILL ROAD, LLC SPR# 21-0162D:  Virtual Public Hearing for a Site Plan Review application for site plan modifications to existing site plan to operate a sushi restaurant in the R1.5 Zoning District located at 105-109 Mill Hill Road in Woodstock SBL# 27.55-3-12 Rep:  David Fletcher 

Present:  Nancy Adler, David Fletcher, Mark Golfarb, Gianni Scappin

Motion to open Public Hearing:  Peter Cross          2nd:  Judith Kerman & Brian Normoyle                     Aye:  All

 

NOTES:  Mr. Cross introduced the case and states this came as a referral from the ZEO for a sushi delivery takeout in the existing accessory barn.  It is a modification to the site plan for hours of operation and parking. 

Mr. Cross asks if there is anyone here from the public.  Mr. Wayne Thompson introduces himself.  Mr. Cross states that this has already been permitted as a banquet wedding venue to Cucina.  This building has been operating for over a hundred years.  This is the oldest building in town.  Because this is only a takeout service, the parking won’t change from the event barn.  He asks if the applicant is here.  Ms. Gray says the whole crew is here.  Mr. Fletcher announces himself.  Mr. Cross asks him the hours of operation.  Mr. Fletcher replies 1 pm until closing time of Cucina.  Mr. Cross states that the parking was permitted for the event barn and there will be no interior seating or dining inside.  We asked if this changes, we need to do a complete site plan review if the operation changes from this.  Mr. Thompson states he is representing Nancy Schauffler.  This is in the Gateway Overlay District and takeout is not allowed in the Gateway Overlay District.  This was previously approved as a cultural building.  There is no takeout to be allowed, because of the location and traffic.  Within your own code, this would need a variance.  This type of use is prohibited.  Mr. Cross states that this was a ZEO referral.  Mr. Thompson continues that the code is clear and it doesn’t permit takeout restaurants.  The Planning Board shouldn’t be entertaining this application.  Mr. Cross replies that takeout has been done all last year through town due to Covid.  Mr. Thompson states this is not permanent and look at the code.  Takeout is prohibited due to the intersection and pedestrians in the gateway overlay district.  This needs a ZBA use variance.  Ms. Adler asked if they are in the gateway now.  Mr. Cross states that the point of the law was to prevent drive throughs such as McDonalds.  Ms. Adler asks aren’t there other takeouts.  Mr. Cross replies that most restaurants have takeout.  Mr. Fletcher states that Nana’s Creative Café does takeout.  Mr. LaValle states that he is not sure if Nana’s is in the gateway district.  Mr. Thompson states that other places are not in front of the PB right now.  Mr. Normoyle asks Mr. Thompson if there is an underlying issue besides takeout with your client.   Mr. Thompson replies that he was retained to look at the town code and see if it clearly violates the zoning code and it does.  A use variance is required.  There is no ambiguity, change your code to clearly say no McDonalds.  The Zoning Code prohibits this.  Mr. Lipkind states that the significance of this is that it is pre-existing and that’s the assessment.  Mr. Thompson replies that such expansion is permitted for previous use, contiguous to the cultural use facility not allowed for a takeout facility.  The zoning code specifies ad forbids it.  Mr. Lipkind states the questions is narrower in regards to predated and pre-existing.  Mr. Thompson states the prior use is predated and was limited to Cucina than the barn in connection to the Playhouse; ancillary to use in the gateway overlay district.  The Playhouse is cultural in the gateway overlay district in 2011-2012 and is not for takeout.  Mr. Lipkind said the primary structure is the playhouse.  Mr. Cross states we will need to contact the ZEO for clarification.  Mr. LaValle states he concurs.  Mr. Golfarb asks if they could do delivery only.  Mr. Wenk states the law they are talking about is §260-67 F 1 B and he reads the law verbatim.  Mr. Cross states we need a determination from the ZEO.  Ms. Schauffler bought this property next to Deanie’s and the Playhouse.  She sued us once before.  This is not just a question of code, a neighbor isn’t happy with it.  Mr. Thompson states that he disagrees with that statement.  This clearly violates the zoning code.  Mr. Cross replies to Mr. Thompson We are a volunteer Planning Board.  Ms. Schauffler states there are three districts that apply.  It is overlay, residential and hamlet historical.  She had emailed Ed Sanders and this was done intentionally to triple the protection on this property.  The idea is to not have this commercially developed.  Mr. Cross replies we can’t get into a legal problem here.  Mr. Normoyle asks Mr. Thompson how long has his client lived there.  Ms. Schauffler responds since 2008 and it was already Cucina; the Adlers had bought the property in 2002.  They can’t do what they want with the property.  Mr. Normoyle says to Ms. Schauffler you knew when you bought your property these entities were there.  Mr. Thompson and Mr. Normoyle go back and forth.  Ms. Schauffler states when she bought the property, it was a plumbing supply store.  The land between us is dense vegetation and in a prior resolution there is supposed to be specified foliage and that foliage was taken out by Ms. Adler.  Ms. Adler disagreed and they went back and forth.  Mr. Normoyle asks them both if they can make a compromise here.  Ms. Schauffler states like my lawyer said, there’s a procedure.  Mr. Normoyle asked if the vegetation was removed.  Ms. Adler states that she does lawn maintenance and she had to call the police on Ms. Schauffler.  Ms. Steele interjects and states that the vegetation was removed by Ms. Adler.  Mr. Wenk tries to interrupt and states that it is very hard to run these meetings via Zoom and we need order.  This is contentious and we need to turn it over to the Chair and Vice Chair.  This is remedial.  Mr. Cross thanks Mr. Wenk and asks Mr. Lipkind if he agrees with referring this back to the ZEO for clarification.  Mr. Lipkind agrees.  Mr. Wenk entertains to make a motion to temporarily adjourn this public hearing.  Mr. Lipkind states we ask the ZEO, this is our responsibility and with proper determination.  He continues that Mr. Normoyle raised a question, the vegetative issue of strife; these parties should consider solving these issues, so they can have a resolve.  Come up with measures for a matter of peaceful resolution to everyone’s benefit.  Mr. Normoyle’s questioning raised this issue and bring about some resolution; I’m all for that.  Ms. Adler asks if there is anything to can do to resolve this.  Mr. Cross states that we need to adjourn to find the legality.

 

 Mr. Wenk made a motion to temporarily adjourn the public hearing of case SPR# 21-0162D   2nd:  Judith Kerman  Aye:  All                  

 

Ms. Kerman states that we need to keep the audience muted.  Ms. Gray explained what she does in efforts to do that with the email containing the Zoom invite.  Mr. Wenk states we will have hang ups.  Ms. Gray states she will get a memo to Ms. Casciaro next week for this case.  

DISCUSSION:

Critically Environmental Areas #3:  Collaboration on CEAs in the Town of Woodstock and Moving Forward

(starts at 7:35 pm)

Present:  Julia Blelock, Ingrid Haeckel Alex Bolotow

NOTES:  Mr. Cross thanked Ms. Gray for scheduling this.  He states CEAs are overwhelming priorities and strengthening our preservation of these areas is the goal.  He would like to align with the WEC and directly apply this to the comp plan.  On the EAF form, it asks is the proposed action in concert with the Comp. Plan.  Mr. Cross thinks it is very important because it is the reason for updating the Comp. Plan; and at this point the question on the EAF is in regards to State CEAs only.  He took a course NYPF (New York Planning Federation) and it said that the duties of the Planning Board is to conduct ongoing reviews of the comp plan.  We use this for subdivisions and site plan reviews.  On the application it asks for critical environmental areas to be identified.  I would like to dedicate the April 29 meeting to the comp plan contents with criteria in mind, considering creating a new district for CEAs.  The Planning Board would like your feedback in this on the what, where, why and hows.  Along with these Hudsonia layers, NRI created a list.  I’m hoping that Judy can use the Hudsonia maps to create these layers in a map as a guide we can use.  In New Paltz, this came up and we want to be proactive.  The objective is creating and submitting something by the end of the workshop meeting to give to the Town Board.  He turned the floor over to Ms. Haeckel.  Ms. Haeckel introduced herself.  She states that the SEQR and EAF forms question CEA and if it becomes an area of impact and significance.  There is a conservation overlay tool.  Through SEQR it ensures during the review and doesn’t restrict in any way; just taken into account.  In a broader conservation overlay zone with specific restrictions for density and regulations or designated to habitat areas.  An example is the scenic overlay district with the steep slopes.  The question is pursuing in latter approach.  Define the resources in particular.  Examples being water resources, habitat related resources, corridors, etc.  This is my initial thoughts.  Ms. Kerman states we found that just recently with the Chestnut Hill property will be developed.   The ZEO sends this to us.  This needs to involve communication among all of us.  She says to Ms. Haeckel I think we are thinking about what we need to protect, but we need to know people own this property.  Ms. Haeckel replies there is a strong wetlands law in Woodstock.  She asks Mr. Cross in Planning Board experience what are other… Mr. Cross states in subdivisions with the current zoning its only if there is wetlands acreage and a septic approval.  Ms. Kerman adds it’s a limited resource to protect that property.  Conservation requirement she asks.  Mr. Cross states no steep sloped and wetlands.  Mr. Cross continues in New Paltz, there is a well head and aquifer protection in place.  What can we or can we not do in that area.  In the build out analysis, we really need to look at conserving.  If a subdivision comes before us, we don’t have anything to restrict.  Ms. Haeckel states there are conservation subdivision regulations.  Optional items are CEAs, overlay zones, mandatory review process, etc.  In the Town of Warwick there is a concentration subdivision regulations.  Mr. Cross asks if this falls within the regulation.  Ms. Haeckel replies yes, about fifteen years ago, an overlay zone was created to keep larger zones in tact.  Major subdivisions can show habitat assessment and/or conservation subdivision, to kick in as well.  In the Town of Rhinebeck, there is a Natural Resource Checklist and a pre-application meeting to go through the checklist and discuss what is on the property and a conservation layout.  This is before anything is submitted formally.  Mr. Cross asks Ms. Blelock and the WEC if there are areas that need protection.  Ms. Blelock states for the deeply forested and wetlands, we have laws.  We, the WEC, as a group should look at these.  Mr. Cross states Ms. Haeckel brought up corridors, the lands in between; wildlife corridors.  Ms. Bolotow states there are ecological areas are better than contiguous, has a corridor spurt.  A cluster can benefit.  She says to Ms. Blelock we should talk about this and get back to the PB.  Ms. Maxanne Resnick states the WLC can help out, too.  We have great resources.  The WEC has a conservation plan and climate change impacts.  We want to create a balance of conserving different ecosystems.  Agricultural lands to be saved and create connectivity to parcels.  The quality of Sawkill, a municipal area.  How do we protect that stream in ways and report on the town website.  Mr. Cross states the watercourses are very critical.  Woodstock is experiencing growth.  They are overcoming the obstacles and developing the undeveloped.  Ms. Resnick adds people are just doing things.  How can we be an eye on all corners of the town; it’s a problem.  Mr. Cross states if we can, we can identify and we might be able to limit development.  Ms. Kerman states she will study the maps and Ms. Haeckel information.  This is what these maps are for.  Ms. Blelock states wildlife corridors can help us.  Ms. Haeckel states she would be happy to arrange another meeting to do that, to delineate the CEAs.  We can get technical assistance from Hudsonia.  There are Hudson River Estuary Grants available.  You could use that money to hire an attorney to create conservation overlay zones.  The attorney could take care of the language and fine tuning and delineating the areas.  Ms. Resnick states on these programs, I think the applicant has to outlay the money, then be refunded.  Ms. Haeckel states it’s something to look into.  There is a Grant Administrator for Open Space Plan and address conservation.  Ms. Resnick states it would be worth consulting with the folks in Warwick.  Mr. Cross states we have the layers; Ms. Kerman with the help of the WEC and WLC put together criteria to create these areas or limit these areas to preserve.  Extra scrutiny to preserve these areas.  Ms. Blelock states when problems arise, we are trying to be prepared and have tools.  Mr. Cross replied yes and we don’t.  Ms. Haeckel states planning and community support would engage and be beneficial.  Engaging community in discussion to find the areas that are worth protection.  To have strong community support there would be many benefits to the comp plan.  Mr. Cross asked if there were any other towns that adopted something like this.  Ms. Resnick states with Covid, things have changed a lot.  We should ask Ms. Haeckel when the town is contemplating these things.  Could there be a moratorium? Ms. Haeckel responded not in this, like solar power.  There was a realization that the current zoning isn’t adequate.  Mr. Cross states he certainly appreciates everyone’s input and looks forward to getting ideas from everyone.  To get something in place before the next year or so would be great.  It’s never too late.  On the buildout analysis in the comp plan, it’s a finite number.  Ms. Belock asked are we developing a map of these.  Mr. Cross replied that would be the idea; to use the protections and apply them.  So much needs to be protected.  I’d like to use our workshop to put together a proposal to adjust the comp plan to present to the Town Board.  Everyone is welcome to attend our workshop meeting.  Ms. Blelock and Ms. Haeckel state great.  Ms. Kerman asks about the date of the DEC webinar, March 29.  Mr. Cross replies yes.  Ms. Kerman states that developable lots to add to maps could be very useful.  Mr. Cross states he thinks we have to contact who did the comp plan.  Ms. Kerman suggests tax parcels, sizes, etc.  Mr. Cross states we’ll see if we can find it.  Ms. Kerman states we could get a good picture.  Mr. Cross states this is a good start and ask if the PB has any input.  Mr. LaValle states that the problem is we sound like we are giving the developers a sketch plan.  Mr. Cross states we have to keep one step ahead.  Ms. Kerman states that why she used the term taking; interesting legal situation.  Mr. Cross states that an example is the Riverby Greenbelts that are around all these lots.  Jerry Wapner presented that.  They did it all on their own.  Mr. LaValle asks how many developers nowadays have his integrity.  Mr. Cross states not now.   Mr. LaValle states that is his concern.  Mr. Cross states we have some resolutions to get to.  Mr. Lipkind states he agrees with Judy (Ms. Kerman) as always.  Ms. Haeckel states she will follow up with the specific towns.  Mr. Cross thanked her for her help.                        

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

+ Make a motion to adopt draft resolution for 105-109 Mill Hill Road SPR# 21-0162D

Not Applicable  - Public Hearing Temporarily Adjourned

 

+ Make a motion to adopt draft resolution for Arline Lederman & Edward Friedman SUP# 21-0582

Make motion to approve draft resolution

                Make motion:  Stuart Lipkind                      2nd:  Judith Kerman & Conor Wenk            Aye:  All

 

+ Make a motion to approve credits for:

   James Conrad for attending the NYPF webinar “Working with Developers...” on Feb. 24 and

   Brian Normoyle for attending NYPF webinar “Comprehensive Plan…” on Mar. 3

Make motion to approve credits for James and Brian

                Make motion:  Peter Cross                            2nd:  Stuart Lipkind                           Aye:  All

 

+ Make a motion to adopt draft resolutions for STR Cases under Executive Order: SUP# 20-0564 John Charles  

   & Amy Margaret Keeler, SUP# 20-0565 Nuno & Nicola Fernandes, SUP# 21-0583 Alexander Stanton, SUP#

   21-0584 Stephanie Grill, SUP# 21-0585 Jay Lief & Joan Salwen Fields, SUP# 21-0586 David A. Young & Paul

   W. Roberts, SUP# 21-0587 Gerald Herman, SUP# 21-0323A Paul Murray, SUP# 21-0589 Sandra Wieder

   Cohen and Alan N. Cohen, SUP# 21-0590 Richard & Victoria Toth    

 

Make motion to approve draft resolutions listed above

                Make motion:  Peter Cross                            2nd:  Stuart Lipkind                           Aye:  All

 

Mr. LaValle offers comment to thank Melissa for her sterling work on getting minutes done so quickly, followed by agreeance from all board members.  Ms. Gray commended PB members for all they do for the Town. Mr. LaValle suggests a pay raise for next year.  Ms. Gray thanks the board and announces that they are all a pleasure to work with.  Mr. Lipkind says Visa-Versa to Melissa’s comment.  Mr. Cross asks for any further comments from the board, otherwise will entertain a motion to adjourn.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Time:  8:20 PM

Make motion to adjourn meeting:  Peter Cross                     2nd:  Conor Wenk                              Aye:  All                               

Approved resolutions:

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

ARLINE J. LEDERMAN & EDWARD FRIEDMAN

SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

SUP #21-0582

 

At a regular meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, March 4, 2021, there were:

                                                                                         

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle, James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Stuart Lipkind,           and Seconded by:  Judith Kerman & Conor Wenk

 

The Vote was:              Peter Cross                                  Aye                                                                                                          

                                       Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                                                                                          

                                       John LaValle                               Aye                                                                                           

                                       Judith Kerman                            Aye                                                                                                          

                                       Conor Wenk                               Aye                                                                                                         

                                       Brian Normoyle                         Aye

                                       James Conrad                             Aye

                                          

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New

York, is considering an application (the proposed action) from Arline J. Lederman and Edward

Friedman (the applicants) for Special Use Permit (SUP) approval; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed action involves the conversion of a screened in porch to an all season bedroom within the existing footprint with less than 300 sq. ft. addition in the R5 and Scenic Overlay Districts located at 128 Newcut Road in Bearsville; and

 

WHEREAS, the parcel is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 15.4, Block 5, Lot 5; and 

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1)       Special Use Permit application received 1/19/2021, including Town of Woodstock Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), received 2/8/21, and Referral from Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), received 1/19/21;

2)       Copy of Plot Plan including Notes, Plans, Lighting Layout, Elevations / Sections, and Details & Trim Options prepared by Richard Miller Architecture and Clapper Structural Engineering PLLC dated November 3, 2020 showing Site Plan of land and site for proposed conversion including elevations listed, product information depicting the Pella windows beings used, plans, details for all windows and doors to be used and photographs of views from all angles;

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(9), and by reference to

TWEQR, the proposed action is considered a Type II Action for which a SEQR review & determination are not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed unnecessary as the proposed action does not exceed thresholds requiring referral; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review. No WEC comments were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law, no Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variances were required for the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Woodstock Town Code Section 260-77A (7) & (8) and Section 260-66A, the Planning Board can request further documentation in preserving the scenic overlay and protecting the integrity of the landscape. 

 

WHEREAS, a sketch review of the application was held on February 18, 2021, at which time the Planning Board (PB) reviewed details of and submitted materials for the proposed conversion in the Scenic Overlay District. PB determined the application was substantially complete and decided to waive a public hearing due to the minor scope of this proposal; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board approved this resolution at the meeting of March 4, 2021; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed the application and relevant materials and documentation submitted, and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and the surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That with regard to the Arline J. Lederman and Edward Friedman SUP #21-0582, the Planning Board makes the following determinations for construction of a single family dwelling in the Scenic Overlay District:

 

1.       No Zoning Board of Appeals variances were necessary for proposed action to comply with the Area & Bulk Regulations of Town of Woodstock Zoning Law.

 

2.       The proposal is a Type II Action under SEQRA Part 617.5(c)(9) as it involves “construction…of a single family residence on an approved lot including provisions for necessary utility connections…and installation of…drinking water well and septic system”;

 

3.       Section 260-66(A) of Woodstock Zoning Law has been reviewed and the following findings are made:

 

                                a.) Extensive cut and fill activities are not planned. Minimal or no tree removal is               planned and the proposed structure will not be visually conspicuous; therefore, a              vegetation restoration plan is not needed.   

                                b.) The Scenic Overlay section of the Zoning Law requires that chosen building materials, colors and textures blend well with the natural environment.

c.) The project must respect natural drainage ways, contours and landforms and the Planning Board finds that proposed action meets these objectives. The area of disturbance is minimal and is not expected to exceed thresholds requiring an additional stormwater prevention plan.

d.) The law prohibits development along and/or projecting above ridgelines or in a visually prominent area. The proposal is in the existing footprint with smaller than a 300 sq. ft. addition and was deemed by the Planning Board that the area of disturbance is not located on an escarpment or ridge, and structure is not located in a visually prominent area. Due to existing vegetative buffers, the location of the proposed action and its topography, the use of materials, colors and textures that blend well with the environment, and that proposed exterior lighting will be shielded and “dark-skies” compliant and cast downward, the Planning Board finds that the modifications     to the site will be visually inconspicuous.   

e.) The project must maintain natural buffers or other vegetative screening between land uses, developed areas and public roadways. Due to the minimal scope of the   proposal, the existing natural buffers and vegetative screening will be maintained.

f.) The law requires that outdoor lighting fixtures in the Scenic Overlay District be shielded. A “dark-skies” compliant, shielded light fixture sample will be required. Lighting will be required to be down-cast to avoid spread onto neighboring properties.

g.) The applicant is required to minimize tree-cutting activities.  Proposed  conversion confirms tree-cutting will be minimized.     

  

4.       Location, size and intensity of the proposed action are in keeping with existing residential uses/clearings in the area. Adequate natural buffers are being maintained between land uses. The character and appearance of the proposed action is in general harmony with other approved actions in this vicinity and the Scenic Overlay District; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Arline J. Lederman and Edward Friedman application for Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0582, subject to the conditions cited below:

1.       Four (4) complete copies of site plan and building elevations including the Town of Woodstock Bulk Regulations, with compliance statement signed by the applicants included on plans, shall be submitted for endorsement by the Planning Board.

 

2.       The Final Development Fee of $200, in accordance with Section 1.62 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule, shall be paid prior to Planning Board endorsement of final plans; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0582 shall be issued under the following conditions:

 

1. The applicant shall adhere to the final signed and filed Site Plan and exterior elevations. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law.

 

2. Exterior lighting, materials and colors shall be as specified herein, or applicant shall request Planning Board approval of any modifications; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Special Use Permit and plans shall expire if the approved activity is not commenced or diligently pursued within twelve (12) months of the date of this Resolution; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the final signed plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board, and shall comply with the requirements of Section 260-66 of the Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall be deemed to authorize only one particular use as defined herein and as delineated on the filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this approval, which may cause the revocation of said approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector of any issued Building Permit and/or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

JOHN CHARLES AND AMY MARGARET KEELER 

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #20-0564

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

 

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                              Aye                                                                 

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from John Charles and Amy Margaret Keeler (the Applicants) to establish a 4-bedroom, owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R3 Zoning District at 109 & 115 Mountain Laurel Lane in Woodstock, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 27.9, Block 3, Lot 52.121; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 2/14/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 2/14/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes property layout, safety evacuation, and parking plans, prepared by applicant and received 2/14/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the John Charles and Amy Margaret Keeler Special Use Permit (SUP) #20-0564 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

NUNO & NICOLA FERNANDES 

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #20-0565

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                             and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind

 

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                                          Aye                             

                        Stuart Lipkind                                        Aye                             

                        John LaValle                                         Aye     

                        Judith Kerman                                       Aye     

                        Conor Wenk                                          Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                                     Aye                 

                        James Conrad                                       Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Nuno and Nicola Fernandes (the Applicants) to establish a 4-bedroom, non-owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R5 Zoning District at 9 Zinnia Lane in Mount Tremper, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 26.3, Block 1, Lot 24.113; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 2/14/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 2/14/20; 

3) Site Plan that displays property layout, escape plan, parking and floor plans, prepared by applicant and received 2/14/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Nuno and Nicola Fernandes Special Use Permit (SUP) #20-0565 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

ALEXANDER STANTON 

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0583

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

 

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                              Aye                                                                 

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Alexander Stanton (the Applicant) to establish a 3-bedroom, owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R3 Zoning District at 4 Grogkill Road in Willow, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 14.4, Block 3, Lot 16; and

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 8/26/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 8/26/20; 

3) Site Plan that displays property layout, parking, garbage disposal, floor plans and exit plans, prepared by applicant and received 8/26/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Alexander Stanton Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0583 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

STEPHANIE GRILL

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0584

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

 

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                               Aye                                                                 

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Stephanie Grill (the Applicant) to establish a 4-bedroom, non-owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R3 Zoning District at 354 Wittenberg Road in Bearsville, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 26.3, Block 2, Lot 49; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 8/26/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 8/26/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes an aerial photo of the parcel, layout of house and exits, garbage and parking plans, prepared by applicant and received 8/26/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Stephanie Grill Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0584 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

JAY LIEF & JOAN SALWEN FIELDS

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0585

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

 

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                              Aye                                                                 

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Jay Lief and Joan Salwen Fields (the Applicants) to establish a 3-bedroom, owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R5 Zoning District at 266 Raycliffe Drive in Woodstock, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 16, Block 5, Lot 25; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 9/3/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 9/3/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes a layout of parcels, garbage, parking and floor plans, prepared by applicant and received 9/3/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Jay Lief and Joan Salwen Fields Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0585 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

DAVID A. YOUNG & PAUL W. ROBERTS

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0586

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

                                                                       

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                             Aye                                                                 

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from David A. Young and Paul W. Roberts (the Applicants) to establish a 1-bedroom, non-owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R1.5 Zoning District at 18 Playhouse Lane in Woodstock, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 27.55, Block 3, Lot 30; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 9/3/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 9/3/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes a photo of the rental cottage and drawing of layout of parcel and parking, prepared by applicant and received 9/3/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the David A. Young and Paul W. Roberts Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0586 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

GERALD L. HERMAN

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0587

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

                                                                       

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                              Aye                                         

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Gerald L. Herman (the Applicant) to establish a 1-bedroom, non-owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the HC Zoning District at 105 Tinker Street in Woodstock, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 27.54, Block 4, Lot 26; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 9/3/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 9/3/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes UCPV parcel details, pictures displaying parking and garbage areas and safety / egress plans, prepared by applicant and received 9/3/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Gerald L. Herman Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0587 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

PAUL MURRAY

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0323A

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

                                                                       

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                              Aye                                         

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Paul Murray (the Applicant) to establish a 3-bedroom, non-owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R5 Zoning District at 175 The Middle Way in Mount Tremper, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 25.4, Block 2, Lot 13; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 9/3/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 9/3/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes parking plan displayed on Google Maps photo, floor plans of the house and informative renter letter, prepared by applicant and received 9/3/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Paul Murray Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0323A subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

SANDRA WIEDER COHEN & ALAN N. COHEN

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0589

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                 and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

 

The Vote was:

                        Peter Cross                              Aye                                         

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye                 

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye                 

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Sandra Wieder Cohen and Alan N. Cohen (the Applicants) to establish a 4-bedroom, non-owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R3 Zoning District at 314 Zena Road in Kingston, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 38.2, Block 3, Lot 24; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 10/20/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 10/20/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes property layout, parking plan, safety / egress plan and details information listed, prepared by applicant and received 10/20/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Sandra Wieder Cohen and Alan N. Cohen Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0589 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.

 

RESOLUTION

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK PLANNING BOARD

SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

RICHARD & VICTORIA TOTH

SPECIAL USE PERMIT #21-0590

 

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Woodstock Planning Board on March 4, 2021, there were:

 

Present:  Peter Cross, Stuart Lipkind, John LaValle, Judith Kerman, Conor Wenk, Brian Normoyle and James Conrad

 

Absent: 

 

A Motion was made by:  Peter Cross,                and Seconded by:  Stuart Lipkind 

 

The Vote was:                                                  

                        Peter Cross                              Aye                                         

                        Stuart Lipkind                            Aye                                         

                        John LaValle                             Aye     

                        Judith Kerman                           Aye     

                        Conor Wenk                              Aye     

                        Brian Normoyle                         Aye                             

                        James Conrad                           Aye     

                                   

WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Woodstock, located in Ulster County, New York, has considered a Special Use Permit (SUP) application received from Richard and Victoria Toth (the Applicants) to establish a 2-bedroom, non-owner occupied, Short Term Rental dwelling (the proposed action); and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed use is located in the R5 Zoning District at 49 Broadview Road in Woodstock, and is designated on the Tax Map of the Town of Woodstock as Section 27.13, Block 3, Lot 9; and

 

WHEREAS, the Short Term Rental dwelling use requires Special Use Permit review and approval under Town of Woodstock Local Law #1 of 2019, Zoning, Section 260-14, Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1 (as amended); Section 260-56, Bed & Breakfasts and Short Term Rentals (STR) (as amended); Article VI, Special Permit Uses, Section 260-62, General Standards, and Section 260-30(A)(3), Parking & Loading Standards for STRs (as amended); and

 

WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020 a Declaration of Town Wide Emergency was declared pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and was adopted by the Town of Woodstock to waive the public hearing part of the process for your short term rental Special Use Permit application; in order to reduce the backlog of applications awaiting to be seen by the Planning Board according to Section 260-56 of the Woodstock Town Code; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board office reviewed your application, will notify the contiguous neighbors and continue forward with the process in adopting this resolution; as stated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, the following plans and materials were reviewed by the Planning Board:

1) Special Use Permit application, received 10/20/20;

2) Referral from Town of Woodstock Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO), dated and received 10/20/20; 

3) Site Plan that includes details, property layout, parking plan, safety / egress plan and garbage plan, prepared by applicant and received 10/20/20; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that the proposed Type II Action will not require environmental review under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, with reference to TWEQR, and in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring further environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239(l)(m)(n) and the referral exemption criteria as agreed to in the Memorandum of Agreement signed January 2009 (updated December 2018) with the Town of Woodstock Planning Board, referral to the Ulster County Planning Board (UCPB) was deemed not necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Woodstock Town Code Chapter 65, Environmental Quality Review (TWEQR), copies of the application and Short EAF were offered to the Woodstock Environmental Commission (WEC) for its review; no WEC concerns were received with respect to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law Schedule of Use Regulations, 260 Attachment 1, and Area and Bulk Regulations, 260 Attachment 2, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) variance(s) are not required for the proposed action; and 

 

WHEREAS, due to the Covid Pandemic and the executive order detailed herein, The Planning Board is deeming your application complete; and

 

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2021, letters were mailed to the contiguous neighbors to gather commentary from the public and any interested/involved agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, after receiving any commentary from the public and interested/involved agencies, the Planning Board forwarded the commentary and any additional information to the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Planning Board has fully reviewed the application and relevant materials submitted and has also taken into account its knowledge of the site and surrounding neighborhood;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Planning Board has considered the criteria for determining significance as set forth in Section 617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations and finds that the proposed activity is a Type II Action under SEQR Section 617.5, and that it is in accordance with the Planning Board’s adopted list of Type II Actions not requiring environmental review; and

 

RESOLVED, That with the above circumstances and the current Covid Pandemic, when the applicant meets the conditions stated in this resolution, the Planning Board office will issue a special use permit for the legality of the short term rental.  Be it Further;

RESOLVED, That the Planning Board hereby grants approval to the Richard and Victoria Toth Special Use Permit (SUP) #21-0590 subject to the conditions below:

 

1. Three (3) copies of the approved final plan, including the signed owners’ compliance statement, shall be submitted for Planning Board endorsement. Plan copies have been submitted and compliance statement is included for signatures and to be returned to the Planning Board office;

 

2. Final Development Fee in the amount of $200 shall be paid in accordance with Section 1.23 of the Town of Woodstock Development Fee Schedule; Be it Further;

 

RESOLVED, That the following Special Use Permit conditions apply to the Short Term Rental use:

 

1. The Applicants shall adhere to the final, signed and filed plans. Any and all future modifications shall conform to and comply with all applicable sections of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law;

 

2. This Special Use Permit shall be valid indefinitely subject to the provisions of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law with regard to Short Term Rentals;

 

3.  A use authorized by Special Use Permit may be revoked by the Planning Board if it is found and determined after notice and a Public Hearing, held in a manner as provided for by law, that there has been a failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by said Special Use Permit; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That a Special Use Permit shall be deemed to only authorize one particular use, and shall expire if the Special Use Permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within eighteen (18) months of the date of its issuance, or if the use authorized by the Special Use Permit ceases for more than a twelve (12) month period; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That any alteration or deviation from the signed, final plans shall require the prior review and approval by the Planning Board; Be it Further  

 

RESOLVED, That any proposed amendments to the approved Special Use Permit shall comply with the requirements of Articles VI of the Town of Woodstock Zoning Law; Be it Further

 

RESOLVED, That this Resolution authorizes only the activities approved herein and as delineated on the signed and filed final plans; Be it Finally

 

RESOLVED, That failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth herein shall be deemed a violation of this Approval, which may cause the revocation of said Approval, or the revocation by the Building Inspector, of any issued Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance pertaining thereto.