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Planning Board Minutes Page
May 12, 2008 Present: Glenn Harris, Lester Martin, Pat Madlin, Dalton Miller, Don Merkley, Mike Duprey, Donald Strader (Town Board Liaison), Ray LaRock (Code Enforcement Officer), Emily Rooney (intern) Absent: Don Merkley, David Smith, Guests: Daren Strader, Brian & Sharon Murray, Robert Scott, Chris Greer Planning Board Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. Old Business: The Planning Board would recommend to the Lisbon Board the implementation of the "Lisbon Fence Ordinance Proposal". Amended with a 2 foot set back and the requirement of a Building Permit. (Please see attached). New Business: The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Daren Strader Brian & Sharon Murray Robert Scott Chris Greer Michael & Martha Patterson Robert Lefevre Robinson Dean Richard & Carol Beaulieu Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary LISBON FENCE ORDINANCE PROPOSAL RJ Moon 11/24/07 Revised by Emily Rooney 2/15/08 Fences: • A "fence" is defined for the purposed of this amendment, as any natural hedge. Shrub, or constructed barrier of any material, or combination or materials, erected to enclose or screen an area of land or water. • Fence shall be no taller than: • Six feet in height on the side and rear yards, and four feet in height on the front yard or along a corner lat parallel to a street. • Fences should: 1. Not interfere with the view or useful enjoyment of an adjoining property. 2. Not block visibility of oncoming traffic at intersections or driveways. 3. Have a 2 foot set back for maintenance such as, painting and replacing of broken or misplaced material. 4. Project a finished side outward toward adjoining lots 5. Not be constructed of material or in a matter that would be hazardous. 5. Provide for proper egress in the event of emergency. • Fences for agricultural purposes are exempt from this ordinance. E. The Construction of any fence (s) shall require a Site Plan and Building Permit approved by the Lisbon Town Planning Board. 14 April 2008 Present: Mike Duprey, Lester Martin, Don Merkley, David Smith, Glenn Harris, Donald Strader (Town Board Liaison), Ray LaRock (Code Enforcement Official), Emily Rooney (Intern) Absent: Patrick Madlin, Dalton Miller Guests: Ken Crossett, Rob Dean, Tim Flack, Tim and Lisa Gardner, Bob McGrath, Larry Spicer Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Old Business 1. Don Strader reported that the Town Board will not pass a resolution saying that the shooting range in the site plan application submitted by the St. Lawrence Valley Sportsmen's Club is a building "whose use may pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety." The Town Board would like the Planning Board to retract the second modification for approval of this site plan application. No action was taken by the Planning Board at this time. 2. Attorney Nash passed along information about fence ordinances for review by the Planning Board before the Town Board considers implementation of a proposed fence ordinance. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Martha Patterson Jerry Crossett Arren Spicer Robinson Dean Chris Laflair Michael Carr Tim Flack Robert Gagnon 2. The site plan application submitted by Susan Duffy and John Decanio was approved with modification that the application be forwarded to the St. Lawrence County Planning Office. 3. The site plan application submitted by Ken Hargrave was approved with modification that the CEO verify set-backs are in compliance with the site plan review law. 4. The site plan application submitted by Larry Simzer was approved with modification that the septic system be approved with stamped plans by a certified engineer. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Recorder /na 11 February 2008 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, David Smith, Glenn Harris, Donald Strader (Town Board Liaison), Ray LaRock (Code Enforcement Officer), Emily Rooney (intern) Absent: Mike Duprey, Pat Madlin Guests: Steve and Cindy Major Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Old Business 1. The site plan application submitted by the St. Lawrence Valley Sportsmen Club was untabled and declared complete as submitted (without stamped engineering plans for the shooting shed). A public hearing was scheduled on this site plan application for 6:30 p.m. on 10 March 2008. New Business 1. The fee schedule for building and site plan review permits was revised and forwarded to the Town Board for approval. 2. A proposal to amend the site plan review law with a fencing ordinance was deliberated. Discussion will continue at a future meeting of the Planning Board. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Recorder /na January 14, 2008 Present: Glenn Harris, Lester Martin, Patrick Madlin, Dalton Miller, David Smith, Absent: Mike Duprey, Don Merkley, Roger Watters, Don Strader (Town Board Liaison) Guests: Greg Denny, Gary Alford, Tim Dishaw, Jerry Lincoln, Steve & Cindy Major, Paul Worden, Darren Strader, Paul Backus, Heather Gill. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of November 12, 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business Members of the Sportsman Club were in attendance to support a site plan for a shooting range located at their club on St. Rt. 37. Neighbors of the Sportsman Club were in attendance to voice their opposition of the proposed gun range. The Planning Board did not want to proceed on the matter without the cease and desist order having been enforced. The Code Enforcement Officer will contact Attorney Nash regarding the above matter. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Wes Pike • The following site plan was approved contingent upon St. Lawrence County approval: Morning Star Homes-New sign on St. Rt 37. • Glen Harris was re-elected Planning Board President Dalton Miller was re-appointed Planning Board Vice President Patrick Madlin was approved to serve on the Planning Board for a five-year term and will continue to serve as Secretary. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary
12 November 2007 Present: Glenn Harris, Lester Martin, Patrick Madlin, Mike Duprey, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: David Smith, Roger Watters (Town Board Liaison) Guests: None Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Minutes of 08 October 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Busines None New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Joseph & Henry Earnshaw John Parmeter Philip Fonda Eric Fonda Wayne Washburng • The following site plan was approved on the condition that the structures remain as temporary residence for business purposes only. • The following site plan was approved with the condition that the residence above garage will be a guest house only. Dave & Patricia Pearson Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary 09 October 2007 Present: Glenn Harris, Lester Martin, Patrick Madlin, David Smith, Mike Duprey, Don Merkley, Roger Watters (Town Board Liaison)Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Dalton Miller Guests: Mike Morgan Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. Minutes of 10 September2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business After further research, the Planning Board will request a site plan review from Ridgeviewtel for any equipment to be installed throughout the Town of Lisbon. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Ron & Shari Sharpe Flack Farms Karl Schonberg & Kathleen Terrence Harold Aldrich Donald Garriques Jim Rolfe Steve Wallace Don Strader Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary 10 September 2007 Present: Patrick Madlin, Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Glenn Harris, David Smith, Mike Duprey, Don Merkley, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Roger Watters (Town Board Liaison) Guests: Rob Todd, Russell Finley Meeting called to order at 6:55 p.m. Minutes of 13 August 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business
Russell Finley believes that a site plan review should not apply to installation of communication facilities. At this time the Planning Board believes that RidgeviewTel is required to comply with the site plan review process. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted:
Everett Thompson Debra Stevenson William & Sheila MaMere Leo Lawton Rob Todd Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary13 August 2007 Present: Patrick Madlin, Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Glenn Harris, David Smith, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Mike Duprey, Don Merkley and Roger Watters (Town Board Liaison) Guests: Nathan McLear, Bruce Cook, and Joe Babbitt. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of 09 July 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business Code Enforcement Officer will investigate wireless internet service being installed through Russell Finley on farm silos throughout the Town of Lisbon. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted:
Anthony Rishe Nathan McLear David & Carol Smith Julian Lama Bruce Cook Donald & Nancy Merkley Brian Dezell Gerald & Carolyn Maloney Michael Burwell Julie Adams Michelle Young Arnold Cunningham Jeffrey Buckingham Guy Kelley • Joe Babbitt inquired about the possible future expansion of his business: St. Lawrence Experience. Mr. Babbitt was instructed to reappear with sketch plans. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary 09 July 2007 Present: Mike Duprey, Patrick Madlin, Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Don Merkley, Glenn Harris, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer), Roger Watters (Town Board Liaison) Absent: Ira Morgan Guests: Craig & Donna Wood, David Gilbo Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of 11 June 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business None New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitt Pam Furgison Craig & Donna Wood Jennifer Wood Wayne Moore Moses Gingerich Jesse Morrow David Gilbo Lee Clark Kevin Winters Jeffrey Mike Skelly • The following site plan application was approved with the condition that the existing modular home be removed from the lot.
Randy Smith 3. The Planning Board accepted the resignation of Ira Morgan and acknowledged his fine service. 4. The Planning Board recommended to the Lisbon T own Board that David Smith be appointed to replace Ira Morgan. Meeting adjourned at 7:38.p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary 11 June 2007 Present: Mike Duprey, Patrick Madlin, Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Glenn Harris, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer), Roger Watters (Town Board Liaison). Absent: Don Merkley, Ira Morgan Guests: Bryan Burgess, Kelly McCarthy, mark Cohen, Alan Livingston, Roger Warren, Paul & Noel Allen, Bernard & Jeanine Meashaw, Russell Finley, Apryl Lagrow (representing Ridgeview Tel). Meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m. Minutes of 9 April 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business The Planning Board passed formal resolution of the implementation by the Lisbon Town board that it amend the current "Local Law Regulating Junk Yards: as follows; "Whenever then use as a junk yard of any existing junk yard, as set forth in Article 13 hereof, has been discontinued for a period of one year or more, its use as a junk yard shall not there after be reestablished and no license shall issue unless same shall conform, in all respects, with the provisions of this Local Law". As advised by Cappello Linden & Ladouceur, Attorneys at Law. New Business • The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Timothy Ashley II Gary Fay Bryan Burgess Mark Cohen Abe Yoder Carol Mayo Robert Gagnon Bill Hollis Roger Warren Paul & Noel Allen Bernard & Jeanine Meashews • The following site plan application was approved with the understanding that the dwelling only be occupied by Amish. Woodcrest Farm • The following site plan application was approved contingent upon the old home be sold within 90 days or the new home be provided a designated acre of land. Harvey Swartzentruber • Apryl Lagrow (Representing RidgeviewTel) and Russell Finley were brought before the Planning Board for informational purposes regarding wireless internet services. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patrick Madlin, Secretary 14 May 2007 Present: Mike Duprey, Patrick Madlin, Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Glenn Harris, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer), Roger Watters (Town Board Liaison) Absent: Don Merkley, Ira Morgan Guests: John Ross, Aaron Backus, Joe Babbitt, Cody Richardson, John McMahon Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. Minutes of 09 April 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business None New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Greg & Schiel Wood Cody Richardson Aaron Backus Allen Chester Joe Babbitt Lawrence Matthews John Cruikshank Gerald Martin Robert LeFevre William Fisher William Sherman William Antoine Woodcrest Farm • The following site plan application was approved with the understanding that the subject provide a designated acre of land for the dwelling as certified by St. Lawrence County. Certification will be submitted to Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer). John Ross 3. It is suggested that the current "Local Law Regulating Junk Yards" be amended. Any existing junkyard that has not been in operation for a period of one year or more shall not receive an automatic license to continue operation. Meeting adjourned at 8:28.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary 9 April 2007 {Present: Mike Duprey, Patrick Madlin, Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Glenn Haris, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer). Absent: Don Merkley, Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison) Guests: Roger Watters, John Seymour, Jordan Parent Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. Minutes of 12 March 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business The election of new officers is as follows: Glenn Harris - Chair Dalton Miller - Vice Chair Patrick Madlin - Secretary New Business • The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: John Seymour Mason Barnum Shannon Kenny Morning Star Victor Carr Jerry Carr Jordan Parent Mike Baldock Dan McCarthy Abe Yoder • The following site plan application was approved with the understanding that the trailer will be utilized as a temporary residence and will be removed when construction is completed. • The board advise the Code Enforcement Officer that a final agenda should be in place by 6:30 p.m. the day of the Planning Board meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Madlin, Secretary 12 March 2007 Present: Mike Duprey, Patrick Madlin, Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Glenn Harris, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer), Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison) Absent: none Guests: Paul Backus, Patti Bartlett, Dave Smith, and Roger Watters Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. Minutes of 12 February 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. Because no one was willing to chair at this time, the election of new officers has been postponed until next month. 2. Don Strader will check into the disposition of the site plan application submitted by Barbara Burgess. New Business 1. New members Mike Duprey and Patrick Madlin were welcomed to the Planning Board. 2. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Arthur and Lois Knauf Abe Yoder Patti Bartlett & Kenneth Mosher Paul Backus on behalf of Morningstar Homes 3. The Planning Board passed a resolution endorsing the subdivision application submitted by Doug LaRose. 4. The Board advised the code enforcement officer that it would like to review all business of a routine as well as an exceptional nature. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, secretary pro tempore /na 12 February 2007 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Ira Morgan, Glenn Harris, Don Strader (Code Enforcement Officer), Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison) Absent: Dalton Miller Guests: Marty and Jane Compeau. Roger Watters, Mike Duprey Meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m. Minutes of 8 January 2007 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. Don Strader will check into the disposition of the site plan application submitted by Barbara Burgess. 2. Because the issues discussed at the 11 December 2006 meeting have not been resolved, the site plan application submitted by Barbara Schroeder was untabled and declared inactive. New Business 1. The following site plan application was approved as submitted: Marty and Jane Compeau 2. The Planning Board passed a resolution endorsing the subdivision application submitted by Ed Nelson. 3. Due to the resignations of Steve Wallace and Ron Sanderson, from the Planning Board, as well as the decision by Glenn Harris to resign as secretary, a new slate of officers must be elected. A motion was passed to postpone the election until two new members can be appointed to the Planning Board by the Town Board. Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, secretary pro tempo /na 11 December 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ron Sanderson, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison) Absent: Ira Morgan, Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Guests: Brian Burgess, Mary Egan, Ronald Fields, Mary Jane Francis, Ron and Paula McMahon, Steve Planty Public Hearing called to order at 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting followed, starting at 7:11 p.m. Minutes of 13 November 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. The following site plan application remains tabled until the January meeting of the Planning Board: Barbara Burgess New Business 1. A public hearing was held on the site plan application submitted by the Town of Lisbon Recreation Committee to construct a building for a recreation center. Roger Watters answered questions on behalf of the recreation committee. The site plan was approved as submitted. 2. The following site plan application was approved as submitted: Alan Todd 3. The following site plan application was tabled until issues of set-back, electricity, sewage, and water supply can be resolved with the code enforcement officer: Barbara Schroeder c/o Mary Jane Francis. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary /na 13 November 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Ron Sanderson, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison) Guests: Timothy Arduine, Peter Braun, Bryan Burgess, Robert Cruikshank, Lewis Elliott, Ron & Paula McMahon Meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m. Minutes of 2 October 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. The following site plan application remains tabled until the December meeting of the Planning Board: Barbara Burgess 2. The following resolution was passed and forwarded to the Town Supervisor: It is recommended that proceedings start which will require the Whites to remove all junk from the property. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: James Barney James Brown Dane Brenno Stephen Teele Amber Sullivan Lewis Elliot 2. The following site plan application was approved on condition that proof of ownership be provided the code enforcement officer: Timothy Arduine 3. The site plan application submitted by Knollwood Farms was approved as a variance for safety reasons. Up to half of the northwest corner of the building can be set back 67 feet from the center-line. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary
11 September 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Ira Morgan, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Dalton Miller, on Sanderson, Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison) Guests: Jim Bowdish, Clinton Green, Charlie Swartz Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of 14 August 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. The St. Lawrence Valley Sportsmen Club has not submitted additional information requested at the planning board meeting of 13 March 2006. The site plan application remains incomplete until submission of that information. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: David Geary Randall Teele Jerry Crossett Jim and Pat Bowdish Steve and Martha Stiles Dane Brenno Kathleen Madlin 3. Dan McNamara announced that he intends to resign as code enforcement officer effective 1 April 2007. He recommends that the next code enforcement officer be appointed to a half-time position who works a half-day every day of the week. Additional time will be required of the code enforcement officer to implement new responsibilities required by revisions in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention code, effective 1 January 2007. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary 10 July 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Ron Sanderson, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison) Guests: Al and Diane Dailey, Dan J. Miller, Mills Norton Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. Minutes of 12 June 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. The St. Lawrence Valley Sportsmen Club has not submitted additional information requested at the planning board meeting of 13 March 2006. The site plan application remains incomplete until submission of that information. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Dan and Mattie Miller Robert Dixon Ginette Bourque 2. The site plan application submitted by Mills Norton was disapproved because the proposed residence does not meet NYS building codes and a designated acre has not been specified. The existing building must be removed in 60 days. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary Town o f Lisbon Planning Board 12 June 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Ron Sanderson, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer), Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison), Absent: Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan Guests: Steve Douglass, Charles W. Elliot, Jr., Cindy and Steve Major, Barbara Porter Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of 8 May 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business
• The St. Lawrence Valley Sportsmen Club has not submitted additional information requested at the Planning Board meeting of 13 March 2006. The site plan application remains incomplete until submission of that information. During a discussion with Cindy and Steve Major, the Planning Board stated that the Town Board is lead agency for SEQR review of lead issues associated with the incomplete application. Use of the range for discharge of firearms is a violation of the site plan approved in 1993, and the Planning Board has requested the town board to pursue court action for violations that occur. New Business • The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Alan Flack Leo Lawton Steve Douglass Dennis Yerden Sylvia Wilson Francis Morrison, Jr. Thomas Graveline Jodie Horton
• The site plan application submitted by Charles Elliot, Jr. was approved on condition that a future site plan application should not locate any building forward of structures on adjacent properties, in relation to the St. Lawrence River.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary 8 May 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Ron Sanderson, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison), Don Merkley Guests: Abraham J. Gingerich, Mose A. Gingerich, Charles Hoops, Steve and Cindy Major, Steven Silver, Paul Toomey, Marlene Watson Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of 10 April 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business • The St. Lawrence Valley Sportsman Club has not submitted additional information requested at the planning board meeting of 13 March 2006. The site plan application remains incomplete until submission of that information. New Business • The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Irene Cole Flack Farms Marlene Watson Steven & Ann Bonno Charles Hoops Lisa Matthews Abraham Gingerich John & Cheryl McLear Stephen and Gail Teele Jonathan Dean Joseph Sullivan • The site plan application submitted by Steven and Maureen Silver was approved on condition that additional land be acquired from Howard Chester in order to achieve the minimum one acre lot size. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary Town o f Lisbon Planning Board 10 April 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Ira Morgan, Ron Sanderson, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Dalton Miller Guests: Tammy Amo, Jesse Donaldson, Steve and Cindy Major, Scott Roberts Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of 13 March 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business
• The site plan applications submitted by Kurt Dawley and Doug Smith were located in the town offices and are now formally approved as submitted. • Mr. Livingston is looking at a new location for his residence because Mr. Fedak has sold his property on the Pray Road. • At the request of the town supervisor, the code enforcement officer has sent pictures of a junkyard at the residence of Ron White on route 68 to Lt. Jarvis of the NYS DEC in Watertown. • The St. Lawrence Valley Sportsman Club has not submitted any of the additional information requested at the planning board meeting of 13 March 2006. The site plan application remains incomplete until the submission of that information. New Business • The planning board authorized the code enforcement officer to approve replacement of mobile homes within the four trailer parks of the town without site plan application. • The following site plan applications were approved as submitted: Jesse and Joan Donaldson Aron Eisenkeit Michael and Tammy Amo Paul Fuller Robert and Jill Denny Patrick Madlin Eli Miller Scott and Lisa Roberts Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary 13 March 2006 Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Ron Sanderson, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: None Guests: Kurt Dalwey, Melissa Ingram, Greg Denny, Jerry Lincoln, Alan Livingston, John Fedack, Roger Watters, Alicia Kinson, Mike Henderson, and Laura Johnson Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of 9 January 2006 and 13 February 2006 were approved as submitted. Old Business • Greg Denny and Jerry Lincoln of the St. Lawrence Valley Sportsmen Club made a presentation about their desire to operate a rifle range on club property. Planing Board members explained the purpose of the Site Plan Review Law and action that was taken on this request in 1993. Mr. Denny and Mr. Lincoln talked about the purpose and activities of the club. The Code Enforcement Officer asked that the club submit a use permit and stamped engineering plans, as well as information about fencing, hours of operation, signage and the precise location of all existing and proposed buildings in relation to neighboring boundaries. New Business 1. The following site plan applications were misplaced in the town offices and tentatively approved on the basis of a verbal description by the code enforcement officer: Kurt Dawley, Doug Smith • Mr. Fedak objected to specifying a designated acre in order for Mr. Livingston to place a residence on land owned by Mr. Fedak on Pray Road. The Planning Board advised Mr. Livingston that he could consult with the Code Enforcement Officer and submit a site plan application on behalf of Mr. Fedak. • Mr. Watters presented his proposal for a Community Action Plan and answered questions about the proposed water project with both the Town of Oswegatchie and the Village of Heuvelton. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary 13 February 2006 Present: Steve Wallace, Lester Martin, Dalton Miller, Ron Sanderson, Glenn Harris, Tom Schneller (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Don Merkley, Ira Morgan Guests: Russ Germond (from Verizon Wireless), Dana Campbell (for Nixon-Peabody), Tina Burns, Louise Bartlett, Ron Bush, Steve and Cindy Major, Mark Mills Public Hearing called to order at 6:45 p.m. Regular meeting followed, starting at 7:28 p.m. Old Business 1. A public hearing was held on the site plan application submitted by St. Lawrence Seaway RSA d/b/a/ Verizon Wireless to construct and operate a wireless telecommunications facility at 256 Taggart Road. After a presentation by Ms. Campbell on behalf of the applicants, members of the planning board asked about trespass rights of lessee across parcel rented by lessor, plans for additional towers in the Town of Lisbon, and proposed depth of fence posts. Ms. Bartlett expressed concern about health issues, property valves, and aesthetics. Ms. Burns expressed concern about farm animals, facility maintenance, and taxes. Mr. McNamara read a letter from Pat and Bill Bartlett, questioning the need for such a facility. The site plan was approved as submitted. 2. The site plan application submitted by Ron Bush for a used car business as approved with the stipulation that a maximum of five vehicles can be parked on site at any one time. • Steve and Cindy Major asked the Planning Board what has been done about the rifle range established by the St. Lawrence Valley Sportmen's Club in violation of site plan application approved on 25 March 1991 and building permit granted on 9 September 1993. Application for a rifle range was explicitly disapproved by the planning board after a public hearing on 28 June 1993. New Business None Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary Town of Lisbon Present: Chairman Stephen Wallace, Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ron Sanderson, Ira Morgan, Town board Rep Steve Jemison, Code Enforcement Officer Dan McNamara Absent: Glenn Harris Guest: Charles Elliott, A Miller, H.J. Schwartzentruber, S & C Major New Business: Old Business: Mr. & Mrs. Steve Major asked the board what action had been taken on the complaint at the 3 October 2005 meeting regarding the shooting range established at the St. Lawrence Sportsman’s Club at 58 Sport Club Rd. The Major’s were told that the Club was notified by letter dated 14 October 2005 to cease discharging firearms at the Club. The club’s attorney’s return letter dated October 28, 2005 on the subject stated that “…membership has every legal right to discharge any sort of firearm on its property and shall continue to do so.” The Chairman informed all present that the town Attorney would be contacted on this matter. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dan McNamara Town of Lisbon Planning Board Present: Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Steve Jemison (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Lester Martin Guests: Dale Aldrich, Mark Brouillette, Peter Braun, Karen Gleeson, Greg Kiah, Wayne Moore Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Minutes of 11 July 2005 were approved as submitted. Old Business The site plan application submitted by Mark Brouillette was approved for signage and for use to operate a used automotive business. The use permit was approved with the stipulation that a maximum of six vehicles can be parked on site at any one time. New Business The following site plans were approved as submitted: The site plan application submitted by Dean and Wanda Young was approved with modification that a waiver be obtained exempting the town from liability for possible damage due to snow removal. 3. The site plan application submitted by Greg Kiah was approved with modification that formal proof of ownership be provided to the Code Enforcement Officer. The October meeting of the Planning Board will be moved from the 10th to the 3rd in order to accommodate the Columbus Day holiday. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary /na Town of Lisbon Planning Board Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Steve Jemison (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Ira Morgan Guests: Patrick Kelly, Dick & Anna Ladouceur, Tim O’Grady (for Darren Larock), Lloyd Parmeter Jr., Brad Proper, Kirk Robinson (for Mark Brouillette), Meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m. Minutes of 13 June 2005 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. The following site plan applications for use permits to operate a business were approved: New Business 1. The site plan application submitted by Richard Ladouceur was approved with modification that the trailer be removed once it is vacated by the disabled family member. 2. The following site plans were approved as submitted: 3. The site plan application submitted by Jeremiah Cota was approved with the modification that a letter be obtained from Phillip Cota (his father) granting permission or ownership. 4. Patrick Kelly, speaking on behalf of his mother-in-law, expressed interest in regulations governing the erection of fences, specifically in relation to concerns about a fence recently constructed by neighbor David Smith. The Planning Board advised Mr. Kelly that the town does not currently have regulations on fencing, but that research will be conducted on the subject if additional complaints indicate a broad problem throughout the town. 5. The site plan application submitted by Brad Proper was approved with the modification that approval be contingent on proof of ownership. 6. The site plan application submitted by Mark Brouillette was tabled pending submission of an application for a use permit to operate a business. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary Town of Lisbon Planning Board Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Steve Jemison (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: None Guests: Karl Bender, Joe Fortin, Randy Lamay, Greg Martin, Barbara Schoemaker, Charlie Swartz Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of 9 May 2005 were approved as submitted. Old Business New Business The following site plans were approved as submitted: The site plan submitted by Sam E. Yoder was approved on condition that the side set-back from adjacent property by verified by the code enforcement officer when construction of the building commences. 3. Site plan applications submitted by Michael J. O’Neill and Lloyd Parmeter Jr. (both for signage) were tabled pending submission of application for use permits to operate businesses. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary
Present: Lester Martin, Ira Morgan, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Steve Jemison (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Don Merkley, Dalton Miller Guests: Florence Abar, Paulette Bechstead, Peter R. Brown, Robert E. Cruikshank, Elizabeth Harper, John B. Kennedy, R. L. Lamay, Larry Legault, Jonas J. Schwartzentruber, Roger Watters Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of 11 April 2005 were approved as submitted. Old Business 1. Randy Lamay presented a sketch plan of his proposed winery. Mr. Lamay was advised that formal stamped plans for construction of the winery should accompany his site plan application. The planning board authorized the code enforcement officer to approve construction of the basement only, provided adequate plans for this phase of the project are submitted to him. 2. Roger Watters asked that the name on the building permit for the Chatham plant be changed from John Godfrey Chatham to Chatham Forest Products Inc. The planning board agreed to make the name change on the original building permit (#46 of 2000, dated 30 August 2000). The board also noted that if the new owners are proposing any changes from the specifications in their original site plan application, they must submit a new (revised) application. New Business 1. The following site plans were approved as submitted: 2. The following site plan was approved on condition that the code enforcement officer review and approve location of the septic system and well: Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary
Town of Lisbon Planning Board Present: Lester Martin, Don Merkley, Dalton Miller, Steve Wallace, Glenn Harris, Steve Jemison (Town Board Liaison), Dan McNamara (Code Enforcement Officer) Absent: Ira Morgan Guests: Robert Barkley, Janet Change, Jim Crowley, Pat Curran, Jason Davision, Dave and Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM Minutes of 14 March 2005 approved as submitted. Old Business The site plan application submitted by Jeffrey Skelly for a business use permit was approved. The building will be used for boat storage. Randy Lamay addressed the board about his intention to convert the old Blue Top Motel to a winery, with customer sales, rather than an RV park, as originally described in the site plan application approved on 8 November 2004. Mr. Lamay was advised to submit construction plans for the winery as part of a new site plan application. The site plan application submitted by Curran Logging Inc., for the mining of clay, was approved with a condition that the site (upon closure) be remediated in accordance with the stipulations of the permit approved by NYSDEC. Marty Ryan addressed the board about advice given to Dave Fuller at meetings of 10 November 2003 and 14 June 2004. The board confirmed previous advice given to Mr. Fuller: (1) a minimum of one acre of land is required for a building lot, and (2) property traversed by a highway could be considered as a single lot. Mr. Ryan raised several concerns about a possible residence on the north end of Mr. Fuller’s lot (noise, set-backs, water drainage, and viewshed). The board could not address these concerns until a formal site plan application was received from the Fullers. New Business The following site plans were approved as submitted: The Planning Board reaffirmed requirements of the site plan review law for all residents of the Town of Lisbon, including members of the Amish community. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenn Harris, Secretary Town of Lisbon Planning Board Present: Steve Wallace, Dalton Miller, Ira Morgan, Lester Martin, Town Board Liaison Steve Jemison and Dan McNamara Code Enforcement Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM Minutes of 14 February 2005 approved without change. The Code Enforcement Officer informed the board that Mr. Donald Lockhart was in the office today. Mr. Lockhart requested that the C.E.O. inform the Planning Board that effective immediately he has resigned from the board. Mr. Lockhart stated that everyone on the board was doing a great job. Mr. Lockhart expects to start traveling and would not be available any longer. New Business: Old Business: The proposed revised Junkyard Local Law was not ready for additional review by the planning board. Respectfully Submitted. Dan McNamara
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