Members Present:
Paul Slutzky, Chairman
Carl Giangrande, Board Member
Ed Kaplan, Deputy Chairman
Penny Sikalis, Board Member
Gail Shegerian, Alternate Member
Harout Dermengian, Board Member
Also Present: Susan Friedman, Kim Kaplan, Rich Rock, Scott Ouimet, Aggie Chang, Samantha Cummings
Open Regular Meeting:
Chairman Slutzky called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Review and Approval of the Minutes of April 23, 2026:
After review, P. Sikalis made a MOTION to approve the minutes of 4/23/26 as presented.
- Kaplan seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.
Privilege of the Floor: Kim Kaplan asked several questions relating to how the Planning Board intended to deal with issues of trash handling and pickup. The Board advised her of the content and status of the proposed new Village Refuse Law that the Board has been working on for eventual recommendation for approval by the Village Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
- 161 Scribner Hollow Road–Revisions to Site Plan—The Rounds at Scribner’s—Samantha Cummings, EIT with Taconic Engineering presenting
Chairman Slutzky noted that the following materials were previously submitted by applicant:
Site plan with proposed revisions
Application with abutters list
Owner’s Authorization form designating Taconic Engineering as Owner’s agent for the site plan review
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Architectural elevations of the proposed new bathhouse/sauna
Application fee of $100
- Cummings reviewed the proposed site plan revisions including the construction of an outdoor pool & hot tub, construction of a bathhouse which houses a unisex bathroom and sauna and pool/hot tub equipment, and the construction of a 9’x13’ treatment house to be attached to the existing water storage tank for the establishment of a new potable water supply. She advised the potable water for the Rounds currently comes from wells and treatment building near Scribner’s Lodge and these proposed changes would create a separate dedicated water system for the Rounds. She also reviewed the proposed new water and sewer lines to service the pool and bathhouse, and the proposed new 34” high bollard lighting. Chairman Slutzky advised her that a sewer hook-in permit may be required by the Village Board as additional EDUs would be accessing the system.
Chairman Slutzky advised that 239 Review Referral form would need to be sent to Greene County Planning as the project is within 500’ of a municipal boundary. He said he would send that tomorrow to County Planning.
Chairman Slutzky then began the SEQR review of the proposed revisions. As the only permits required would be ministerial ones from the Department of Health for the pool and the Village CEO for building permits, the Board agreed that an uncoordinated SEQR review would be conducted. Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION for the Planning Board to serve as lead agent in an uncoordinated SEQR review of the proposed project, which would be designated an Unlisted Action under SEQR. P. Sikalis seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all. The Board then reviewed Part1—Project Information of the submitted Short Environmental Assessment Form. The Board reviewed in detail all twenty responses on Part 1. The Board determined that question 5.b. should be changed to a yes as the proposed revisions were consistent with the Village of Hunter Comprehensive Plan. S. Cummings agreed and initialed the change. Chairman Slutzky advised S. Cummings that the Board would review Part 2—Project Impacts at the June Board meeting.
After discussion, Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION to designate the application as complete. E. Kaplan seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.
After discussion, P. Sikalis made a Motion to schedule a Public Hearing at 6:45 PM prior to the regular Planning Board meeting on June 25. C. Giangrande seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all. Chairman Slutzky told S. Cummings he would draft a Notice of Public Hearing and forward it to her for certified return/receipt mailing to all project abutters prior to the Public Hearing.
- Lot Line Adjustment—25 & 29 Maple Avenue—Concept Plan—Rich Rock presenting
Applicant Rich Rock presented and reviewed two survey maps, one showing the existing conditions at 25 & 29 Maple Avenue and Tax ID 164.05-7-35, and the other map showing the concept plan for a Lot Line Adjustment that would place 25 Maple Avenue’s driveway on the lot owned by Rich Rock and give additional acreage to lot 29 Maple Avenue that would give the lot additional room for parking and ingress and egress. The vacant lot #164.05-7-35 would be extinguished.
The Board reviewed the maps and overhead views of the site and agreed that the proposed 3 lot Lot Line Adjustment would be doable. They also noted that it would transform three preexisting nonconforming lots into two conforming lots.
Rich Rock advised he would present the proposed Lot Line Adjustments to the owners of the other two parcels for their approval and then come back to the Planning Board with an application.
OLD BUSINESS:
- 7776 Main Street—Les Jardins de Hunter—Major Residential Subdivision—Preliminary Plat Review—Scott Ouimet, P.E. with Kaaterskill Associates presenting
- Ouimet reviewed the current status of the project with the Board and advised his firm would now be moving forward with the SWPPP and working toward delivering a final plat for review by our Board.
Chairman Slutzky noted some of the materials the Board would need to work on the approval of the Final Plat, including:
- Cost of infrastructure improvements to be bonded
- HOA documents with restrictive covenants, including Condominium Offering Plan and HOA documents for single family homes
- Transportation Corp documents, if needed for sewer or water systems
- Final Plat with metes and bounds of lots, hydrant locations, exterior building and site lighting details, designated snow push locations, sidewalk details at condominium, etc.
Ouimet said he hoped to have a final plat for Board review within the next six months or so.
- 7742 Main Street—Concept Site Plan (Former Basagic Funeral Parlor)—Rich Rock, Architect, and Aggie Cheng, owner, presenting
Rich Rock advised that the applicant is in the process of buying a .33 acre portion of adjacent lot #164.11-3-1.1, which would add 14,375 square feet to their existing lot of 37,897 square foot lot. The combined area of their lot would then be 52,272 square feet and this would then be sufficient for applicant to construct a building housing a restaurant and bar on the main floor with three rentable hotel rooms above and six additional hotel rooms at the northern end of the property in separate small structures. The Board reviewed the presented tax maps and agreed that the additional acreage could be purchased via a lot line adjustment with the neighboring parcel and they would then have sufficient lot size to move their concept plan forward.
The Board then reviewed the sketch site plan showing the main building with café, bar & lobby and three hotel suites above, and six cabins at the rear of the property as well as 30 designated parking spots. The Board agreed it appears to be a viable project.
Chairman Slutzky advised the applicants their first step should be to bring the proposed Lot Line Adjustment to the Board for review and approval. If that is successful, they could then bring the proposed site plan to the Board for approval.
- Proposed New Village Refuse Law
The Board reviewed the revised proposed new Village of Hunter Refuse Control Law. After some minor edits, the Board agreed it was ready to present to the Village Board for their consideration. After discussion, P. Sikalis made a MOTION to present the edited version of the Refuse Control Law to the Village of Hunter Board of Trustees for their consideration. H. Dermengian seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all. A copy of the final version of the proposed law is attached to the minutes.
Chairman’s Report: none
Adjournment: C. Giangrande made a MOTION to adjourn at 9:09 PM. P. Sikalis seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.
Transcribed by: P. Slutzky