Village of Hamilton

Planning Board

7:00pm

Regular Meeting of October 27, 2011

APPROVED MINUTES

Present: Chairman Bob McVaugh; Members: Jerry Fuller, Ben Barrett, Ben Eberhardt, and Morgan Larson; CEO Paul McGinnis; Trustee Anne Clauss.

Public Present: Attorney Jim Stokes

Chairman McVaugh called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Approval of Agenda: Member Eberhardt requested the date be changed on the agenda. A motion was made by Member Eberhardt to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Member Barrett and unanimously carried.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of September 22, 2011 - A motion was made by Member Eberhardt to approve the September 22, 2011, minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Member Barrett and unanimously carried.

Unfinished Business

Wendt University Inn-Site Plan Review: Chairman McVaugh stated that the Wendt University Inn has submitted the properly synthesized site plan.

10 Eaton Street - Site Plan Review: Chairman McVaugh, CEO McGinnis, the contractor, DPW Foreman Randy Weaver, and Line Foreman David Rhyde had an on-site meeting. After further investigation of the site, it was determined that the original plan for the shed and generator would be optimal, partly due to line easements. Trustee Clauss stated the structure is obtrusive. The bollards were agreed upon. The ramp entrance will need to be clear at all times. This is a modification of a special permit for 10 Eaton Street. The shed must be painted in a way to make it as “invisible” as possible for safety issues. Federal regulation for handling of waste material was discussed. CEO McGinnis will contact operator to insure all guidelines are being met.

A motion was made by Member Barrett to approve the plan, as long as the shed is painted to blend with the existing building. The motion was seconded by Member Larson and unanimously carried.

Jim Stokes - FFU Discussion: Attorney Stokes reported that as it stands now our code misses the point of what the term FFU is supposed to achieve. The case law is meant to accommodate non-traditional families. From a legal point of view it is not a separate classification of use. Mr. Stokes distributed to the Board for review a draft of definitions. He and the Board discussed separate definitions, tightening up the criteria, clustering some of the criteria, giving procedural teeth to the codes, changes should be to “3 or More”, the presumption issue setting up a threshold, lot size, sq. ft. requirements for bedrooms, number of bathrooms as a requirement, and parking areas. Chairman McVaugh requested Attorney Stokes revise with the changes discussed, email it to the Planning board members for their working session on November 10, 2011 at 7pm, at the Village Office.

New Business

22 Utica Street Group Residence - Additional resident request 2012-2013: CEO McGinnis stated the operator has requested that two tenants share a bedroom in the upcoming academic year. Minutes from February 23, 1989, were reviewed. The Board is requesting a letter certifying no legal contest to the parking spaces. The existing special permit stands.

Raider Ranch - Initial Discussion: Chairman McVaugh stated the annexation issue is unsettled. Code 174.12 states the Board of Trustees cannot act on annexation until the Planning Board recommends zoning for the property. The conceptual plan details a clubhouse, 70 multi family units, 32 cottage/cabins, and walking trails. The density could not be greater than in the current R1.

A motion was made by Member Larson to recommend the portion outside the Village to be annexed and that all property of the Raider Ranch be considered a planned district. The motion was seconded by Member Fuller and carried.

Next meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2011, at 7:00pm, at the Village Courthouse.

There being no further business to come before the Planning Board, Member made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Member Barrett and unanimously carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Taranto