Members Present: Paul Slutzky, Chairman
Carl Giangrande, Board Member 
Ed Kaplan, Board Member
Penny Sikalis, Board Member
Gail Shegerian, Alternate Member 

Also Present: Ashay Shah with Crawford & Associates and Philip Tkacz and Andrew Martone, JR representing Tkacz/Martone Subdivision; Ron San Fillipo representing 44 Division St Corp; Carson Nellins-Aversa

Public Present: Fran Clark, Trish Kelleher

Open Meeting:  Chairman Slutzky opened the regular meeting at 7:00 PM

Review and Approval of the Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting and Workshop meeting of February 27, 2025:
After review, E. Kaplan made a MOTION to approve the minutes as presented.
P. Sikalis seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

Privilege of the Floor:  none requested

Old Business: 

Potential Updates to Zoning Law:
Chairman Slutzky advised that he presented the final draft of the proposed revisions to the Zoning Law    to the Village Board at their March 10 meeting for their review. He also gave them a copy of the new Zoning Map that incorporates recent parcels annexed to the Village. He said the Village Board has called for a Public hearing on this matter on April 14 at 6:30 PM. In addition, he advised he sent a 239 Referral review form to Greene County Planning on behalf of the Village Board on 3/2/25.

Chairman Slutzky distributed a Short EAF that he completed on behalf of the Village Board for the proposed Zoning Law amendment. After review, Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION that the Planning Board recommend that the Village Board issue a negative declaration under SEQR for the uncoordinated review of this unlisted action. P. Sikalis seconded the Motion, which was carried by all.

 

Tkacz-Martone Major Residential Subdivision— Preliminary Plat—Tax ID: 164.05-4-7
Ashay Shah, Philip Tkacz and Adrew Martone, Jr. presenting

The Board reviewed the revised Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat and the plan of Potential Proposed Development Schematic with the applicants. A. Shah noted that the Planning Board’s endorsement block and Note #10 had been added to the Preliminary Plat as previously requested by the Board. A discussion ensued about the potential impact of the proposed Zoning Law change to Dwelling (Attached/Above Business) use in the Village Business District from Minimum Lot Size of 5,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet, which would preclude this use on Lots 1 and 6 for that particular use as the minimum lot size would not be achievable.

Chairman Slutzky opened the SEQR discussion by advising applicants that “subdivisions of 5 lots or more of 5 acres or less each” require a SWPPP to prepared for NYCDEP review and approval, and therefore this requirement would necessitate a coordinated SEQR review for the project. After discussion, C. Giangrande made a MOTION to seek Lead Agency status in a coordinated review of this unlisted action. G. Shegerian seconded the MOTION which was carried by all. It was noted that NYCDEP would be the only Involved Agency with all others being interested parties. The Board then reviewed Part 1-Project and Setting of the Full EAF and made several suggestions for minor revisions to applicants. Board agreed that the Members would review Part 2-Identification of Potential Project Impacts prior to the April meeting for discussion at that meeting.

Two Lot Minor Subdivision—44 Division Street
Ron San Fillipo presenting

Chairman Slutzky said all the items requested by the Board at the February meeting have been furnished by applicant except documentation showing Moshe Montayev’s proof of ownership in 44 Division Street LLC and the required application fee of $100.

Chairman Slutzky said that Jon Hairabedian with NYCDEP advised that an Individual Residential Stormwater Permit would only be required if any new impervious surfaces will be constructed within 100 feet of the buffer zone adjacent to the Schoharie Creek. R. San Fillipo said proposed dwelling would not encroach on the buffer zone. Board then reviewed applicant’s Short EAF revised 3/26/25.
Board reviewed Part2- Impact Assessment of the SEAF and agreed that the proposed action would not result in any moderate to large environmental impacts.

E. Kaplan made a MOTION to amend the Board’s previous determination to conduct a coordinated SEQR review to an uncoordinated SEQR review, as no SWPPP will be required, and to issue a negative declaration under SEQR for the proposed unlisted action. C. Giangrande seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION to hold a Public Hearing for this project on April 24 at 6:30 PM.
E. Kaplan seconded the MOTION which was carried by all. R. SanFillipo was reminded to mail the Notice of Public Hearing return/receipt to all the listed abutters.

Chairman Slutzky asked R. San Fillipo to have Mr. Montayev sign the subdivision maps and then bring them to the April Planning Board meeting.

Lot Line Adjustment—6 Linda Lane-Carson Nellins-Aversa presenting
Chairman Slutzky advised that all the requested items at the February meeting were furnished by the applicant. The Board reviewed the proposed lot line adjustment map with C. Nellins.

Board reviewed the supplied Short EAF and determined that in accordance with 617.5 Type II Actions, section (C)(16) this proposed action is not subject to SEQR review.

Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION to approve the proposed lot line adjustment. P. Sikalis seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

After discussion, Chairman Slutzky asked C. Nellins to have both Mr. Zygmunt and Mr. Aversa sign the endorsement block on paper and mylar maps and return all copies to the Village Hall for the Chairman to sign. He will then return all but two paper copies to Mr. Aversa for filing at the County within 62 days.

NEW BUSINESS:

Lot Line Adjustment & 2 Lot Minor Subdivision—Tax I.D. #164.05-6-12 & #164.09-2-40—Slutzky Family Holdings, LLC
Chairman Slutzky disclosed that he is a member of the LLC that owns both the lots involved in the proposed actions and therefore will recuse himself from the Board for discussion and review of this project. He turned the meeting over to E. Kaplan to conduct the review of this project.

E. Kaplan advised he will review the proposed lot line adjustment first. He reviewed the list of submittals for this action and noted that the project is in the Village Business District. He then reviewed the survey map for the lot line adjustment prepared by Control Point Associates. He noted that Rick Brooks of Control Point was scheduled to represent the applicants but was unable to attend due to a medical matter. P. Slutzky said he could answer any questions raised by the Board.

E. Kaplan reviewed the Short EAF furnished by the applicant and stated that in accordance with 617.5 Type II Actions, section (C)(16) granting of individual lot line adjustments are not subject to SEQR review.

After discussion, G. Shegerian made MOTION to accept the Sketch Plan as complete. P. Sikalis seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

As all required submittals have been furnished, C. Giangrande made a MOTION to approve the proposed Lot Line Adjustment. G. Shegerian seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

E. Kaplan advised that Board would now review proposed two lot minor subdivision. He began by reviewing the list of submittals for this action. He then reviewed with the Board the applicant’s subdivision map produced by Control point Associates. After discussion, C. Giangrande made a MOTION to accept the subdivision sketch plan as complete. G. Shegerian seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

E. Kaplan then began the SEQR review of the proposed action. P. Sikalis made a MOTION for the Board to act as lead agency in an uncoordinated SEQR review as there are no agency permits required for the subdivision. G. Shegerian seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

E. Kaplan reviewed Part 1-Project Information of the Short EAF with the Board. He then reviewed Part II-Impact Assessment with the Board. After review, the Board agreed there were no moderate to large environmental impacts to result from the proposed action. C. Giangrande Made a MOTION to issue a negative declaration under SEQR for this proposed action. G. Shegerian seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

After discussion, C. Giangrande made a MOTION to approve the sketch subdivision plat as complete. G. Shegerian seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

After discussion, P. Sikalis made a MOTION to schedule a Public Hearing on the proposed subdivision at 6:45 PM on April 24. C. Giangrande seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

Chairman’s Report:
Chairman Slutzky unrecused himself and returned to the Board table.  He gave an update on the status of the Les Jardine project, which has been stalled as the applicant and Village Board are negotiating an agreement that would enable the project to connect to Village water system if sufficient additional water resources could by achieved. He explained that the applicant would like to move forward with the review of the project knowing that any approvals would be contingent on there being adequate water available from the Village system to service the project. After discussion, the Board agreed to continue project review as long as applicant acknowledges the risk they are taking should the Village not be able to secure sufficient additional water capacity to service the project.

The Board reviewed a draft Short EAF prepared by the Chairman for the Village Board’s review of the proposed amendments to the Village of Hunter Zoning Law. After review, E. Kaplan made MOTION for the Planning Board to recommend to the Village Board that a negative declaration under SEQR be issued by the Village Board for the proposed amendments to the Zoning Law. Chairman Slutzky seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION to recommend to the Village Board that Ed Kaplan be designated Deputy Chairman of the Planning Board. C. Giangrande seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

After discussion of possible candidates to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board resulting from the passing of member Rich Volpi, Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION to recommend to the Village Board that Harout Dermenjian be appointed to fill the vacancy. P. Sikalis seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.

Correspondence:  none

Adjournment:

There being no further business, E. Kaplan made a MOTION to adjourn. The MOTION was seconded by G. Shegerian and carried by all at 9:13 PM.

Transcribed by:
Paul Slutzky