Village of Sackets Harbor
Planning Board
112 N. Broad Street, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
MINUTES
March 7, 2007
I. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Warneck called the meeting to order at 7:02p.m.
II. Establishment of Quorum
Members present: Vice Chairman Paul Warneck, Mary Jo Deans, Eric Constance, Janet Quinn, G. Hale Smith and ZEO James Corbin
Members absent: Steven McPherson
III. Approval of Minutes:
None at this time.
IV. Old Business
A. 06-47 Stephen Crandall, 103 East Main Street, proposes construction of a deck, skylights and a privacy fence. Project requires review under the Zoning Laws of the Village of Sackets Harbor and Historic District Guidelines. The project was advertised and a public hearing was held. Contingent approval granted pending approval of variance from ZBA.
Nothing new at this time.
B. 06-51 Battlefield Commons, LLC, Hill, Ray, Bayard & Edmund Streets, proposes a 19 lot subdivision. Project requires review under the Subdivision Control Law. Drawings are being revised per Village Engineer comments. The Planning Board has been granted lead agency status by all involved agencies. The Village has agreed to the drainage plan. Waiting for approvals from other agencies.
C. 06-61 David & Linda Kerr, 202 General Smith Drive, applicant proposes a resurfacing of existing driveway. Project requires review under the Zoning Laws of the Village of Sackets Harbor and Historic District Guidelines. The project was advertised and a public hearing was held. The project is tabled at the request of the applicant until they return north.
Nothing new at this time.
D. 06-63 Harbor Acquisitions, 202 West main Street, applicant proposes a railing on the back of the restaurant. Project requires review under the Zoning Laws of the Village of Sackets Harbor and Historic District Guidelines. The project was advertised and a public hearing was held. ZEO Corbin sent a registered letter but it was unclaimed, agent has accepted it since.
Nothing new at this time.
E. 06-62 Seaway Homes LLC, proposes a 60 lot subdivision to be known as Sackets Meadows on their property (formerly Valentine Farm) located off Dodge Avenue. Project requires review under the Subdivision Control Law. We have approvals to act as lead agency under SEQR. Preliminary plat approval has been given.
F. 07-01 Liberty Sackets Harbor, 207 General Smith Drive; applicant proposes a 13 lot Cluster Development. Project requires review under the Historic District Guidelines, the Zoning Laws of the Village of Sackets Harbor for Site Plan Review and Subdivision Control Law. The project was advertised and a public hearing was held. Further information is expected from the project engineer.
Mr. Ed Olley distributed new plans and pictures depicting the current view of the freight house from the water and the proposed digitally enhanced photo of the waterfront structures from the water. Vice Chairman Warneck asked if the common land would belong to a homeowners association. Mr. Jan Kublick said that that was correct. Mrs. Quinn asked on the view from the water where would the proposed homes on General Smith Drive be located. Mr. Olley showed her on the picture. Mrs. Deans noted that rectangular windows are more compatible on a Victorian house in the historical district; that the design traditionally would include a frieze, and that muttons on the inside and outside of the panes most closely approximate traditional design. Mrs. Deans also suggested that the window casings be at least 3.5 inches, and that the gable in the front might be higher in a Victorian themed house. Mrs. Quinn questioned whether or not the homes could be built on General Smith Drive without fill. Mr. Olley described several ways to correct the problem if needed. Mrs. Quinn asked for a view of the project from General Smith Drive to show the project's overall density from that perspective. Vice Chairman Warneck noted that the Board needs to see catalog cuts of the windows and garage doors and paint cards for the building colors. Mr. Olley noted that all parcels will be part of the homeowners association. Vice Chairman Warneck asked for copies of covenances, deed restrictions and the homeowners association agreements. Mr. Olley confirmed that the project contains 13 lots with 9 being in the homeowners association.
ZEO Corbin re-affirmed that the project is consistent with the LWRP.
A motion was made by Mary Jo Deans, seconded by Eric Constance to accept the subdivision as complete contingent upon the submission of the meets and bounds description of the homeowners association, covenances and deed restrictions. Vote carried 5-0
A motion was made by Mary Jo Deans, seconded by Eric Constance to approve the subdivision contingent upon the submission of the meets and bounds description of the homeowners association, covenances and deed restrictions. Vote carried 5-0
Vice Chairman Warneck said that for site plan review the Board needs catalog cuts of the garages and the colors of the four units with garages. Mr. Smith said that the side and rear elevations of the garage units are needed and the bath house isn't described. Mr. Olley said the bathhouse is the same as previously approved, it has just been moved. Vice Chair Warneck noted that the Board will need catalog cuts for the carriage house whether or not the elevations will be inverted or not. Mrs. Deans is to work with Mr. Olley on the details of the two units on the upper level.
A motion was made by Mary Jo Deans, seconded by G. Hale Smith to accept the application for site plan approval as complete, (contingent upon the submission of the site plan foot print with the) with the final exterior architectural detail design to be reviewed at a later time for units 5-8 and 1a-4a. Vote carried 5-0
A motion was made by Eric Constance, seconded by Mary Jo Deans to approve the application for site plan approval with the final exterior architectural detail design to be reviewed at a later time for units 5-8 and 1a-4a. Vote carried 5-0
V. New Business
A. 07-05 Peter Daly, 106 South Broad Street, Sackets Harbor, applicant proposes to rebuild structure destroyed by fire. Project requires review under the Historic District Guidelines and the Zoning Laws of the Village of Sackets Harbor. A public hearing has been advertised and is scheduled to be held.
Mr. Daly explained the project; the buildings will be built exactly on the same footprint as the ones that burned. The buildings are to be brown to match the existing building with black roofs. The pole barn is to be board and batten and the woodshed will be vertical boards.
A motion was made by Janet Quinn, seconded by Eric Constance to acknowledge the application. Vote carried 5-0
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:17pm.
Mr. Gary Gibson asked what color the garage door would be. Mr. Daly said it would be white.
After hearing no further comments a motion was made at 8:19pm by Eric Constance, seconded by Mary Jo Deans to close the Public Hearing. Vote carried 5-0
Mrs. Quinn noted that the doors don't match the house. Mr. Constance said that he is the neighbor behind the property and that the doors will be hidden from view. Mrs. Quinn asked if there would be any pedestrian doors. Mr. Daly said there would be one with an iron jailhouse gate facing the post office.
A motion was made by Janet Quinn, seconded by Mary Jo Deans to declare this action a Type 1 action under SEQR, to dispense with the reading of the EAF, to declare the Planning Board as lead agency, and to issue a negative declaration in regards to SEQR. Vote carried 5-0
A motion was made by Mary Jo Deans, seconded by G. Hale Smith to accept the application as complete contingent upon the submission of a picture of the iron jailhouse gate that is to be installed in the pedestrian door. Vote carried 5-0
A motion was made by Mary Jo Deans, seconded by G. Hale Smith to approve the application contingent upon the submission of a picture of the iron jailhouse gate that is to be installed in the pedestrian door. Vote carried 5-0
A pre-submission conference has been requested by George McCullough several options in the area of Lot 1 of Bayview Estates. A presentation will be made by counsel for the applicant.
Mr. Robert Charron distributed updated plans and explained the proposed project to the Board. Applicant is to submit a formal application if he wishes to proceed.
VI. Adjournment
The next Regular Planning Board Meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. There being no additional business, a motion was made by Eric Constance, seconded by Janet Quinn to adjourn the meeting at 9:04p.m. Vote carried 6-0
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Gregory
Planning Board Secretary
