Town of Harrietstown Zoning Board of Appeals DRAFT
April 26, 2011
7:00 PM
Town Hall Board Room
Members Present: Wayne Voudren, Chairman – Present
Richard Retrosi – Present
Jim Tyler – Present
Clarence Duprey - Absent
Joseph Spadaro – Present
Edwin Randig – ZBA Code Enforcement Officer, Present
Tammy Marsh – Recording Secretary, Present
Public Present: Mark Yamrick, Patrick Facteau, Kylie Vitti, Jay Burden,
Kerry Burden
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Wayne Voudren, Chairman. He introduced the board and briefly went over the agenda.
Public Hearing: Adirondack Medical Center – Special Permit Application:
Wayne said Adirondack Medical Center has applied for a special permit for the construction of a medical office building at 285 County Route 47, Saranac Lake. He asked the representatives to present their application to the ZBA.
Mark Yamrick, AMC, presented the application to the ZBA for a two story medical office building/wound care center. This building will also house physician’s offices, for both new and existing physicians. The nearest wound care facility is in Ogdensburg, NY. Each story will consist of 5,000 sq ft, for a total of 10,000 sq ft for the building. The entrance will be through the existing driveway. There will be an additional 42 parking spots to accommodate this facility. The set back will be 50 ft from the surrounding property, which is also AMC property.
Wayne said, “You are tearing down the existing barn, which is falling down and what are you doing with the existing house?”
Marc said he thinks that it is going to come down as well.
Mark stated no definite plans at this time, but thought that it would eventually be removed.
Wayne asked about storm water run off.
Kylie Vitti, an engineer from Morris Switzer, said it would be on the north end of the site toward the lift station.
Wayne asked about outdoor lighting and what style.
Kylie said there will be outdoor lighting; there will be four pole style fixtures. They will be down facing and non-invasive.
Wayne asked if the village is capable of supporting the load for the water and sewer from this facility.
Ed explained there has been verbal approval only.
Joe Spadaro asked if there would be a sign at the entrance.
Kylie said there would be a sign, and that it would be pointing down and non-invasive.
Ed recommends Neg. Dec. on SEQR, motion made by Wayne.
Rick second the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Wayne – yes
Joseph – yes
Jim – yes
Rick - yes
All in favor, motion carried.
Wayne made a motion to approve the Special Permit Application as presented by Mark Yamric, with written permission from the Village of Saranac Lake stating they can support the water and sewer.
Joe second the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Wayne – yes
Joseph – yes
Jim – yes
Rick - yes
All in favor, motion carried.
Public Hearing: Jay & Kerry L. Burden – Special Permit Application:
Wayne said Jay & Kerry Burden have applied for a Special Permit for a boathouse at 272 County Route 45, Tupper Lake.
Jay Burden presented his plans for the boathouse. He said it would be 750 sq. ft. 1 ½ bays on the lower end of Saranac Lake. It is for personal use and will blend into the shoreline.
Wayne stated the sideline setback is 20 ft. and stressed it should be no less, and clarified the height of the submitted plans at 15 feet.
Joe asked what the plans are for the existing dock.
Jay explained it will remain.
Rick asked if there will be plumbing, heat or electricity.
Jay stated there would be electricity only, for the boat lift.
Ed recommends Neg. Dec. on SEQR, motion made by, Wayne.
Jim second the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Wayne – yes
Joseph – yes
Jim – yes
Rick - yes
All in favor, motion carried.
Wayne made a motion to approve the Special Permit Application, with boathouse being no more than 15 ft. in height, as presented by Jay Burden.
Rick second the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Wayne – yes
Joseph – yes
Jim – yes
Rick - yes
All in favor, motion carried.
Approval of Minutes:
Wayne made a motion to approve Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes from 01/25/2011, as presented.
Joe second the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Wayne – yes
Joseph – yes
Jim – yes
Rick - abstained
All in favor, motion carried.
Wayne made a motion to approve Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes from 08/24/2010, as presented.
Rick second the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Wayne – yes
Joseph – yes
Jim – abstained
Rick - yes
All in favor, motion carried.
New/Old Business:
Discussion: New local law – Boathouses; to make local law, which coincides with new Agency laws.
Comprehensive Plan: As far as comprehensive plan is concerned, no further comment at this time, per Wayne.
Wayne made a motion to close.
Rick second the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Wayne – yes
Joe – yes
Jim – yes
Rick - yes
All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.