TOWN OF GUILDERLAND
PLANNING BOARD
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Minutes of meeting held at the Guilderland Town Hall, Route 20, Guilderland, NY 12084 at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Stephen Feeney, Chairman
Paul Caputo
James Cohen
Lindsay Childs
Michael Cleary
Thomas Robert
Theresa Coburn
Jan Weston, Planning Administrator
Linda Clark, Counsel
ABSENT:
************************************************************************Chairman Feeney called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He noted the exits for the sake of the audience in the event they were needed.
Chairman Feeney made the motion to approve the minutes of February 28, 2007 with a few minor corrections. The motion was seconded by Paul Caputo and carried by a 5-1 vote by the Board (Thomas Robert abstained)
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MATTER OF JACKSON – 5899 Ostrander Road
Chairman Feeney announced that this was a concept presentation of a proposed 2-lot subdivision of 8.9 acres. Brian Jackson presenting:
Jan Weston, Town Planner, read the comments of the Planning Department as follows:
Jackson - Ostrander Road
The applicant has applied for concept approval to break an 8.9 acre vacant lot into two parcels. The site is lightly wooded with a very gentle slope to a stream on the rear of the property. There is no public water or sewer and the septic systems must be located at least 250 ft. from the stream. ‘T’ turnaround driveways should also be considered. The GCAC found no environmental concerns. No objection to concept approval.
Brian Jackson presenting: I would like to subdivide the 8.9 acres into two lots. It is located a mile east pass the Wormer Road split on the right. There is an existing well on lot 1 and Albany County came out and did the perk test on two locations.
The Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council was out there and walked the whole site and saw no problems.
Chairman stated: The septic systems must be located 250 ft. from the stream and will need to show on the map.
Chairman asked for any comments from the Board and there were none.
Chairman asked for any comments from the audience.
Anthony Treadgold, LaGrange Lane, was concerned about his pond that is fed by the seasonal stream and is his water supply.
Chairman stated that this was pretty straightforward. There are no planning issues.
Chairman asked about the T-Turnaround driveways.
Brian Jackson asked: Being that the lot is 8.91 acres, would you consider that lot 2 to be named as a 2.9 acres lot or does it have to be the full 3 acre.
Chairman stated: Since it is zoned RA3, 3 acres is the requirement.
Ms. Weston commented: There is a one cut lot exception where you can make it smaller.
Chairman stated: This can be consider then. It will be up to you about the one time lot exception.
Ms. Weston added: If you consider this, then you will need to see me. There is specific waiver language that you would have to include on your survey map.
Chairman made a motion for concept approval in the matter of 2 lot subdivision, Jackson, Ostrander Road.
The motion was seconded by Michael Cleary and carried by a 7-0 vote by the Board.
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MATTER OF SANTABARBARA – Curry Road
Chairman Feeney announced that this was a concept presentation of a proposed 2 lot subdivision of 6.5 acres. Zoned R40. Dan Santabarbara presenting.
Jan Weston, Town Planner, read the comments of the Planning Department as follows:
Santabarbara – Curry Road
The applicant has requested concept approval to split a 6.5-acre parcel into two lots. The parcel contains a single family home and was recently part of the Capron subdivision. The site is flat and sandy with a perimeter of vegetation. No public water or sewer is available. The new lot should have access to Prout Lane if the original private road agreement allows such. No planning objections.
Dan Santabarbara presenting: I am proposing a simple subdivision to cut 3.5 acre off out of the 6.5 acre .
Chairman asked: The only issue is the access. The location of the driveway coming off of Curry Road might have limited site distance. This will have to be looked at.
Ms. Weston stated: It would be preferable to go to the private lane to reduce the number of curb cuts. Is there a reason why you could not come out of Prout Lane?
Mr. Santabarbara explained: It was just the way that I was figuring out the design of the house and where I wanted the garage.
Chairman asked for any other comments from the Board and there were none.
Chairman asked for any comments from the audience and there were none.
Chairman asked: The only issue is the access. This will have to be looked into.
Chairman made a motion to approve the subdivision for a 2 lot subdivision, Santabarbara, Curry Road.
The motion was seconded by Terry Coburn and carried by a 7-0 vote by the Board.
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SITE PLAN – Maple Leaf Day Care – 3509 Carman Road
Chairman Feeney announced that this is a site plan review to convert storage space to office space in the existing day care center. Zoned R15. John Moran presenting.
Jan Weston, Town Planner, read the comments of the Planning Department as follows:
Maple Leaf Day Care - 3509 Carman Road
The applicant has applied to amend their special use permit to convert the second story storage area into office space and an employee break room. This will not generate any need for additional parking and no site changes are proposed. No planning objections.
John Moran presenting: We are proposing to convert the upstairs area from storage to office space. The space would be used for office space for the owner, and a break room for employee lunches. The space will not be used for any other businesses or unrelated activities.
Chairman asked about the two driveways.
Chairman asked if there are any comments from the audience and there are none.
Chairman stated that this was pretty straightforward.
Chairman made a recommendation for site plan approval for Maple Leaf Day Care Center additional office space.
The motion was seconded by Michael Cleary and carried by a 7-0 vote by the Board.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:00 P.M.
TOWN OF GUILDERLAND
PLANNING BOARD
June 13, 2007
JACKSON – 5899 Ostrander Road
SANTABARBARA – Curry Road
MAPLE LEAF DAY CARE – 3509 Carman Road
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