Kent Planning Board Minutes March 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
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
This is still in discussion stage.
- Holmes Presbyterian Conference Ctr Site Plan/ Status Report
60 Denton Lake Road Erosion Control Plan
Holmes, NY
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
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
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
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
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
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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