Planning Board Meeting 2/19/2025

by | Jun 9, 2025

TOWN OF MOUNT HOPE

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.

 

Present:  Wayne Howell-Chairman; Board Members: Jeff Boyd, John Richichi, Jeanne Zoll, Chris Ruckdeschel , David Cantor; Mary Beth Horzepa-Alternate; Planning Board Engineering Firm Representative: Lena Li; Planning Board Attorney: Alex Smith

Absent: Brian Cutler

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance led by the Chairman.

The Chairman stated there was no correspondence  

                        Charkin 4 lot Subdivision -Tax Map Section 6; Block 1; Lot 21 in the SR-1 Zone.  Property consists of approximately 21.8 acres.

 

            Present:  Scott Buchholz, Project Manager

Chairman Howell asked for an update on this project.  Mr. Buchholz stated that this is a 5 lot subdivision, 4 of which are proposed to be new residential lots and one is existing  which is a 15 acre lot that contains an existing dwelling and other structures on it.  The site is located on the sourtherly side of  234 Shoddy Hollow Road and approximately 600 feet easterly of the intersection formed by Bull Road, clearing of trees and brush for site distance for driveways on the sites for lots one and two will be done which will be required by the property owner. Minor comments were presented by Ms. Li; there will be additional grading on the driveways and this should be shown and done on the maps.  The Board stated that some of this clearing should be the responsibility of the developer and any easements will be reviewed by our attorney. C. Ruckdeschel asked about the Federal wetlands; Ms. Li responded to this. This is considered a major subdivision so parkland fees are required.  Motion made by D. Cantor to waive a final public hearing second by J. Richichi; all in favor. No opposition.  Chairman Howell  requested a motion that the Town of Mount Hope Planning Board designates itself “lead agent” for the purpose of the SEQRA and declares it to be an unlisted action; motion made by D. Cantor; second by J. Richichi.  All in favor; no opposition.  Motion requested that the Town of Mount Hope Planning Board is making a “negative declaration” as defined by Part 617 of the New York Environmental Law and the SEQRA review process and declares that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; motion made by J. Boyd; second by J. Zoll.  All in favor; no opposition.  Motion made to grant preliminary approval subject to all conditions for the driveways pertaining to site distance is met; easements are reviewed and approved by our Attorney and all other conditions are reviewed and met by our engineer, all fees are pad – motion made by J. Boyd; second by J. Zoll.  All in favor; no opposed.

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                        Antona 3 Lot Subdivision – Tax Map Section 14; Block 1; Lot 44.31 in the RA Zone. Property consists of approximately 34.79 acres.

 

            Present:  Scott Buchholz, Project Manager

  1. Buchholz stated that the applicant is attempting to subdivide the 34.8 parcel of property into 3 lots. The site is located at 45 Greenville Turnpike, County Highway 94 where it intersects with County Highway 24. The first lot will be approximately 5.94 acres which has two existing dwellings and three barns already on it.

Lot 2 will consist of 4.3 acres and they are proposing a single family dwelling.  Lot 3 will consist of the balance of the land which will be approximately 24.5 acres that the applicant is proposing to remain vacant at this time. Comments were presented by Ms. Li pertaining to engineering. Applicant to return with comments addressed in more detail. 

                        Good Dada 12 Lot Subdivision – Tax Map Section 16; Block 1; Lot 3.11 located in the SR-1 Zone.  Property is located in Hidden Valley with access from Cedar Lane and onto Guymard Turnpike

 

                        Present:  John Fuller, PE

  1. Fuller stated this project hasn’t been before the Board since 2018 and he wanted to update the Board. They have dropped two lots so it is now down to 12 lots; the lots are larger; the lots well and septic will be reviewed by the Department of Health; several more acres will be accessing off of the County Road; they have done some preliminary soil testing; a storm water prevention plan has to be done; the County entrance was previously approved. This is a major subdivision so it will require Parkland Fees. Lots are wider and deeper and they will eventually be submitting to the County DPW.

Chairman Howell thanked Mr. Fuller for the update.

Reports:  Planning Board Attorney & Engineering Firm:  There was nothing.

No public participation.

Close Meeting: Motion made by J. Boyd to close the meeting; second by J. Zoll.  All in favor.  No opposed.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Franck, Planning Board Secretary

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