Kent Planning Board Minutes March 2018

Meeting date: 
Thursday, March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

Approved:  April 12, 2018    

                                                                             Minutes

Town of Kent Planning Board Meeting

March, 15, 2018

                                                                        FINAL

 

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mr. Phil Tolmach, Chairman of the Town of Kent Planning Board.

 

In attendance were the following Planning Board members:

Phil Tolmach, Chairman                                                                                    Giancarlo Gattucci        Simon Carey                                                                                                     Dennis Lowes                                   

                                                                   

                       

Absent:

Charles Sisto                                                                                                    Stephen Wilhelm

Others in Attendance:

Bruce Barber, Environmental Consultant                                   Bill Walters, Kent Building Inspector

Julie Mangarillo, Engineering Consultant                       

 

  • Approve Planning Board  Minutes from  February 8, 2018

 

Mr. Tolmach asked for a motion to consider the minutes for the February 8, 2018 meeting.   The motion was made by Mr. Lowes and seconded by Mr. Gattucci.

The roll call votes were as follows:

 

Phillip Tolmach, Chairman                                       Aye                 

Simon Carey                                                           Aye                 

Giancarlo Gattucci                                                  Aye                 

Dennis Lowes                                                         Aye                 

Charles Sisto                                                         Absent            

Stephen Wilhelm                                                   Absent            

 

The motion carried.

 

  • Cypress Creek Solar Energy Farm, Mooney Hill, Kent, NY;  TM:  12.-3-9

 

The Public Hearing for this project was held over until the April meeting at the request of the applicant.

 

 

  • Ultimate Car Detailing, LLC, 94 Route 311, Kent, NY;  TM:  12.-3-9

 

Mr. Diego Villareale of JMC Corporation represented the owners of the business (Ms. Sabrina Cruz was also at the meeting).This was an application for a change of use at an existing building.No changes will be made to the building or the existing building.This will be a car detailing business only and not a car wash.There will be approximately 3 vehicles detailed per day.Parking was a concern and Mr. Villareale obtained a letter from the owner of the adjoining property stating that Ultimate Detailing may park on their property if necessary.The service will be by appointment only.Mr. Lowes asked how many employees will be on site and was told that there would be the two owners and one employee who will park in the rear of the property.Mr. Tolmach asked about how the pollutants from the car detailing products would be disposed of.Ms. Cruz said that the product is optimum no-rinse and uses about two gallons of water per car which is sprayed on the car and it encapsulates the dirt and it is then wiped clean.There is about one gallon of waste water per car which is caught in a recovery mat.It is then vacuumed up and stored in a container and sent out to Enviro-Waste.

 

Mr. Barber’s Comments (memo attached)

 

Mr. Barber said a site plan is required which should include parking details and how it will be accessed from the building.A completed Part 1 EAF is also required.The applicant is connected into an existing septic system.If there are floor drains they are no longer allowed and would need to be sealed.

 

Ms. Mangarillo’s Comments (memo attached)

 

The existing parking needs to be shown on updated plans to be designated for the applicant.No parking signs should be placed on the front of the building.A couple of other application forms need to be submitted.This plan needs to be submitted to Putnam County Planning.Ms. Mangarillo requested a letter pertaining to the septic system and showing that there will be no increase in water usage.

 

Mr. Barber said that this matter would be held over until the April meeting and that the business plan, site plan and EAF needed to be submitted.A Public Hearing could be scheduled for the April meeting if this material was submitted within the next week.

 

 

A motion was made to schedule a Public Hearing in April contingent upon the submittal of the outstanding items within the next week and to authorize the Planning Board Clerk to submit plans to the Putnam County Planning Department for their review.  The motion was made by Dennis Lowes and seconded by Simon Carey.  The roll call votes were as follows:

 

Phillip Tolmach, Chairman                                       Aye                 

Simon Carey                                                           Aye                 

Giancarlo Gattucci                                                  Aye                 

Dennis Lowes                                                         Aye                 

Charles Sisto                                                          Absent            

Stephen Wilhelm                                                     Absent            

 

The motion carried.

 

  • Anthony Reyes/Realbuto Property, 49 Tiger Trail, Kent, NY;  TM:  21.8=-1=39

 

Mr. Jack Karell represented the applicant.Mr. Realbuto was also at the meeting.Mr. Karell said the septic system needed to be redesigned.

 

Mr. Barber’s Comments (memo attached)

 

This project was to rebuild a house which had been destroyed by fire.Some soil had been brought to the site and a report from a geotechnical report was submitted stating that the soil was not contaminated.There were some questions regarding protocols done when the testing was done and Mr. Barber wanted to speak to the geotechnical firm regarding this matter.Some drainage issues on the EAF needed to be clarified.Mr. Barber had questions about trees which were removed and the Board may request landscaping on the property and grading changes.Location of the septic systems needed to be shown on the property and the adjoining property.Mr. Barber also suggested that certification regarding the foundation’s suitability.Mr. Gattucci asked to see some photographs due to concerns of the owner of the neighboring property.Mr. Karell said he had a topo of the existing septic system from the 1970’s and it showed that the slope of the septic system will need to be corrected and testing will be done.Mr. Gattucci asked what material the foundation was made of and Mr. Karell said the house was built in the 1970’s and that they were also concerned about the suitability of the foundation and may rebuild it.

 

 

Ms. Mangarillo’s Comments (memo attached)

 

Ms. Mangarillo said that the existing shared driveway may need to be rebuilt or an easement may be necessary.The strip of land owned by the DEP was deeded to the Town of Kent and the owner of the property may utilize the road for their driveway but no structure may be built on it.A profile of the topo would be useful to see how the property has changed since the fill was brought in from before and after the fill was brought in.Ms. Mangarillo asked for a drawing showing where the neighbor’s septic system was and suggested that landscaping screening be done.More information on the retaining wall was also required regarding the height and fill and whether or not more fill would be brought in.Mr. Karell said the owner plans to bring in additional fill and hopes to put the system closer to the house.Ms. Mangarillo also asked for information pertaining to how much water will be going onto the neighbor’s property and an infiltration swale.Mr. Gattucci asked if there are wetlands on this property and Ms. Mangarillo said that there were no wetlands, just DEP woods adjacent to the property.

 

  • John Murtaugh, 1144 Peekskill Hollow Road, Kent, NY;  TM:  42.-2-51

 

Mr. Murtaugh lives at 1250 Peekskill Hollow Road and purchased another piece of property consisting of 17 acres with a small cottage on it (1144 Peekskill Hollow Road.He wants to subdivide it into two pieces of property and he hopes to keep the cottage and build a larger house on the property where he will eventually live.Since there is no road frontage, Mr. Murtaugh went to the ZBA to see if he could get a variance.He was told that he could make this a “Flag Lot” and would not require a variance.The ZBA suggested that he return to the Planning Board for their approval.Each lot must be at least 50’.

 

Mr. Barber’s Comments

 

Mr. Murtaugh met with Ms. Mangarillo and Mr. Barber at the review meeting.Mr. Barber said that a site plan, an EAF must be submitted.Mr. Barber wants to visit the site to verify whether or not there are wetlands.Mr. Barber suggested Mr. Murtaugh meet with an engineer for their recommendations and then return to the Planning Board.

 

Mr. Murtaugh said he had contacted Badey and Watson and would return with plans.

 

 

 

 

Permit Applications Review (Applicants attendance not required/Workshop Discussion):

 

  • Ryder Property                                           Erosion Control Plan                             Status Report

170 Wayawanda Court

Kent, NY

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Mr. Joel Greenberg, of Architectural Visions, represented the applicant and submitted plans in response to previous comments and information pertaining to information about wetlands. Mr. Greenberg said he is awaiting soil testing reports and would submit them for the April meeting.A tree waiver was requested and Mr. Barber will visit the site to see if it was appropriate.

 

  • Route 52 Development/Peder Scott         Erosion Control Plan                             Status Report

Route 52

Kent, NY

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This is still in discussion stage.

 

  • Holmes Presbyterian Conference Ctr         Site Plan/                                               Status Report

60 Denton Lake Road                                 Erosion Control Plan

Holmes, NY

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Working through final documentation (bond agreement) and is almost ready for Chairman’s signature.

 

  • Pure Timber Harvest                                  Erosion Control Plan for                       Status Report

Gipsy Trail`a Timber Harvest

Kent, NY

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The applicant does not need an Erosion Control Permitor a Wetland Permit.Mr. Barber will send a letter when a map from the applicant is delivered.

 

  • Dogward Bound                                         Erosion Control Plan/                              Status Report

661 Richardsville RoadSite Plan/Bond Acceptance

Kent, NY

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The applicant has to submit revised drawings after meeting with the Fire Department regarding driveway access/turnarounds.

 

  • O’Mara Property                                          Erosion Control Plan                              Status Report

Peekskill Hollow Road

Kent, NY              

TM:  42.07-1-7

We are waiting for on documentation including county driveway permit.

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  • O’Mara Property                                          Erosion Control Plan                             Status Report

Lhasa Court

Kent, NY              

TM:  31.09-1-6

Nothing new has been submitted.

  • Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation                 Erosion Control Plan                              Status Report

404 Ludingtonville Road

Kent, NY

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The applicant will submit new plans in March.

 

  • Rodriguez/Olson                                              Subdivision                                        Status Report

104 Smalley Corner Road

Kent, NY                                      

TM:  21.-1-10       

Nothing new has been submitted.

 

  • Boccia Property                                               Erosion Control Plan/                        Status Report

Beach Court                                                            Wetland Permit

Kent, NY

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Waiting for Bond.Boccias have submitted new drawings which will be reviewed at the monthly review meeting.

 

  • Von Rosenvinge Property                               Erosion Control Plan                          Status Report

451 Pudding Stfor In-Ground Swimming Pool

Kent, NY

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We are waiting for signed agreements

 

 

Mr. Tolmach  asked for a motion to close the March meeting  at 8:30.  The motion was made by Mr. Carey and seconded by Mr. Gattucci.  The roll call votes were as follows:

 

Phillip Tolmach, Chairman                                       Aye     

Simon Carey                                                            Aye     

Giancarlo Gattucci                                                    Aye     

Dennis Lowes                                                            Aye     

Charles Sisto                                                             Absent

Stephen Wilhelm                                                        Aye     

 

The motion carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Vera Patterson

Planning Board Secretary

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cc:        Planning Board Members

            Building Inspector

            Town Clerk

 

 

MARCH 2018

KENT PLANNING BOARD AGENDA

 

Workshop:        March 1,  2018 (Thursday, 7:30 PM)                 

Meeting:           March 15, 2018 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) **Rescheduled from  March 8, 2018

  • Approve Planning Board  Minutes from  February 2018
  • Cypress Creek/Solar Energy Farm          Public Hearing for                            Review

Mooney Hill/Kent, NY                                Site Plan/Erosion Control Plan

(Armstrong Property)

  • TM:  12.-3-9
  • At the request of the applicant the public hearing on this matter was adjourned from

September, 2017 to April 12, 2018

                                               

  • Ultimate Auto Detailing                            Site Plan/Change of Use                     Review

94 Route 311, Kent, NY

  • TM:  22.0-2-12
  • Anthony Reyes/Realbuto                        Erosion Control Plan                            Review

49 Tiger Trail, Kent, NY

  • TM:  21.8-1-39
  • John Murtaugh                                        Erosion Control Plan/Subdivision        Review

1250 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Kent,,NY

  • TM:  42.-2-51

Permit Applications Review (Applicants attendance not required/Workshop Discussion):

  • Ryder Property                                        Erosion Control Plan                            Status Report

170 Waywayanda Ct., Kent, NY

  • TM:  41.-1-8
  • Route 52 Development/                          Erosion Control/Site Plan                       Status Report

 Peder Scott Project

Route 52, Kent, NY

  • TM:  12.-1-52
  • Holmes Presbyterian                              Site Plan/                                                  Status Report

60 Denton Lake Road, Holmes, NY        Erosion Control Plan     

TM:  2.-1-47-1

  • Pure Timber Harvest/Forestall               Erosion Control Plan for                         Status Report

Gipsy Trail, Kent, NY                              Timber Harvest

  • TM:  21.-1-27
  • Dogward Bound                                     Erosion Control/                                       Status Report

461 Richardsville Road, Kent, NY           Site Plan/Accept Bond

  • TM:  30.12-1-1
  • O’Mara Property                                    Erosion Control Plan/                           Status Report

Peekskill Hollow Road, Kent, NY             Accept Surety Bond              

  • TM:  42.07-1-7

 

  • O’Mara Property                                      Erosion Control Plan                             Status Report

Lhasa Court, Kent, NY                   

TM:  31.09-1-6

  • Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation             Erosion Control Plan                              Status Report

Center Addition

404 Ludingtonville Road, Holmes, NY

  • TM:  12.-3-40 & 41
  • Rodriguez/Olson                                        Subdivision                                            Status Report

       104 Smalley Corner Road, Kent, NY                                               

       TM:  21.-1-10         

  • Boccia Property                                          Erosion Control Plan/                           Status Report

       Beach Court, Kent, NY                               Wetland Permit/Approve Bond

  • TM:  21.-1-16
  • Von Rosenvinge Property                            Erosion Control Plan                            Status Report

451 Pudding St., Kent, NY                            for In-Ground Swimming Pool

  • TM:  31.17-1-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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