October 13, 2004 meeting called to order by
Timothy Ross, Chairman

Roll call: Members present:
Jeanne Douglas, Corinne Weber, James O’Toole,
Kenneth Anderson, Michael Mosher
Members absent: Gordon Denegar
Town Board Liaison: James Ross


The minutes of September 15, 2004 were reviewed . Upon motion by Corinne Weber and seconded by Timothy Ross, the minutes were accepted 5-1 upon roll call vote, James O’Toole abstaining.

Planning Board minutes: Jeanne Douglas directed the attention of the Board to the section on Request for Planner. She advised the Board that she had questioned the Town Board as why the ZBA had not been included in a request for comment. She stated that the Supervisor was going to make a copy available to the Board. When the secretary receives a copy of the RFP, she will send a copy to each Board member for his/her comments.

ZEO memos: There were no memos to be reviewed

Building permits were not reviewed

Continuation Public Hearing Appeal 04-11 John Holzmann request for an area variance to add a 1000 sq. ft. addition to their present home. The maximum coverage allowed in the RD3 zone is 7%. This addition will bring total coverage to 12.8. The applicant was requested to submit to the ZBA office a diagram showing exact dimensions prior to this meeting. No diagram was submitted. At this time the Chairman opened Public Hearing 04-19 that concerned the issue of open space. The diagram that was then submitted showing dimensions, did not include those of the driveway, sidewalks, cement slab in front of a shed etc. Robert Dalton, a neighbor stated that a decision should not be made by the Board until the public had an opportunity to review the diagram and figures submitted to the Board. The Chairman agreed with this statement. A lengthy discussion followed. The Chairman advised the applicant that both the open space and coverage issue will be continued to the November meeting. He then advised that all non-green areas are to be shown on the diagram and a floor plan of the present home with the proposed additions would be helpful to the Board in making a decision. All documents were requested to be in the secretary’s office by November 1st. This matter will be continued on November 10th.

Review of Appeal 4-20 Geraldine Kane application for an area variance to construct a bed and breakfast. She is requesting a variance of 900 sq. ft. The zoning code, §143-67 A states ….”No addition to the structure greater than one hundred (100) square feet in gross floor area shall be authorized”. The applicant gave the Board a history of the property. Prior to a fire, a building on the property housed a restaurant and a second and third floor apartment. The building was rebuilt as a one story building containing the restaurant only. 2200 square feet of rental space was lost. Each apartment had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room and kitchen. The placement of rooms for a bed and breakfast resembled that of a motel and did not fit the requirements as listed in the zoning code. A lengthy discussion followed as to how the present house could be added so as to adhere to the code for a bed and breakfast. The Board offered several alternatives. It was suggested to the applicant that she get professional help in sketching out plans for a bed and breakfast. Review of this application is continued to November 10th.

Appeal 04-08 Red Hook Boat Club SEQRA. Copies of a letter dated September 22, 2004 from Paul G. Thomas, Planning Board Chair had been given to each ZBA member. After discussion, the Board voted to remain as Lead Agency. The Chairman read correspondence from NYSDEC Environmental Permits, NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, NYSDEC Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources Natural Heritage Program. The Board completed part II of the long EAF and a Visual EAF Addendum was completed. Jeanne Douglas made a motion to issue a negative SEQRA declaration for the project. Timothy Ross seconded the motion and all members present by roll call vote were in favor. A Notice of Determination of Non-Significance will be forwarded to all involved or interested agencies.

As there was no further business to come before the Board, upon motion by Corinne
Weber, seconded by Kenneth Anderson meeting was adjourned.

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