Members Present:
Paul Slutzky, Chairman
Carl Giangrande, Board Member
Ed Kaplan, Deputy Chairman
Penny Sikalis, Board Member (absent)
Gail Shegerian, Alternate Member (absent)
Harout Dermenjian, Board Member
Also Present: Samantha Cummings, Abe Stefanski
Open Regular Meeting: Chairman Slutzky opened the regular meeting at 7:02 PM.
Review and Approval of Minutes of September 24, 2026:
- Kaplan made a MOTION to approve the minutes of 9/24/26. H. Dermenjian seconded the MOTION which was carried by all.
Privilege of the Floor: none requested
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
- 8350 Main St Hunter LLC—4-Lot Major Residential Subdivision—Preliminary Plat Review–Abe Stefanski and Samantha Cummings with Taconic Engineering presenting
- Cummings presented copies of preliminary plat plans with additional plan sheet 5, Slope Analysis, and Long Form Environmental Assessment Form.
The Board reviewed Plan Sheet #3 of 5. Chairman Slutzky reviewed the definitions for Driveway, Village Road and for Private Road in the Village Subdivision Law. He advised that Driveway can be utilized for a maximum of three lots and therefore the entire project access road would need to be built to the Private Road status, which would require the entire road to be constructed to the Village Road Standards. A. Stefanski advised that the proposed project plan shows the access road being built to Private Road status until just past the driveway to Lot #1, and then continuing as a Driveway for access to Lots 2, 3 & 4. The Board then discussed how a road maintenance agreement would have to be written to accommodate this design.
Chairman Slutzky noted that the project road is shown as a gravel driveway, which could be problematic in the section shown as a 14.07% grade. A. Stefanski agreed and said it would probably have to be asphalt paved.
The Board discussed the water and sewer mains and advised the applicant that utility easements would have to be designed for all the utilities to be buried in the project road as portions of the road are to be owned by all four of the proposed lots.
Chairman Slutzky asked if the water and sewer mains would be owned by the Village or the lot owners. He said if they are to be owned by the lot owners, transportation corps may be required. A. Stefanski advised he will review this issue with the Village Board with the hope that they would take ownership of the mains.
- Dermenjian asked if any fire hydrants would be included along the water main. After discussion, A. Stefanski agreed that one hydrant would probably be necessary.
Chairman Slutzky advised the applicant that the fee for the review of the four lot major subdivision would be $650. He also advised: 239 Referral Review by Greene County Planning would be required as the project abuts a state highway; copy of the existing lot deed, Articles of Incorporation and proof of A. Stefanski’s right to represent 8350 Main Street LLC would be required.
Chairman Slutzky initiated the SEQRA review process. After discussion, the Board agreed that the proposed subdivision would be an Unlisted Action under SEQRA and that even though there did not appear to be any agency permits required, the review would be a coordinated review with all the interested parties, including, NYSDOT, NYCDEP, NYSDOH, Greene County Planning, Central Hudson Electric, and Village of Hunter Board.
Chairman Slutzky asked if there are any wetlands, streams or waterways on the project lot. S. Cummings said there are none but an adjoining lot on the west side appeared to have some wetland areas. E. Kaplan inquired how the anticipated water demand of 1320 gallons per day was calculated. She advised it was based on all four houses having three bedrooms each with 110 gallons of water needed for each bedroom. A. Stefanski advised he was thinking the four houses would each have four bedrooms and S. Cummings said the anticipated project water use would have to be recalculated based on sixteen total bedrooms requiring 1760 gallons per day.
After further discussion, Chairman Slutzky made a MOTION that the Planning Board would seek Lead Agency status in a coordinated SEQRA review of the proposed project. E. Kaplan seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.
After discussion, C. Giangrande made a MOTION for the application to be considered complete. H. Dermenjian seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.
Chairman’s Report:
- Refuse Control Law—Chairman Slutzky advised the law has been filed with Secretary of State and is now in effect. He said he will ask the Village Clerk to post it on the Village website. C. Giangrande and H. Dermenjian agreed to inspect all Village roads and take pictures of all properties with dumpsters or exterior trash bins so that they can be given copies of the new law.
- Four Seasons Hunter LLC—The Chairman advised that the Village Board intends to review the necessary resolutions to effectuate the annexation of the applicant’s project land and vote on them at their November board meeting.
- Hunter Retreat LLC—The Chairman updated the Board on the status of the proposed site remediation whereby the applicant will remove all improperly placed soil on the Point Breeze road extension.
- Meeting Schedule—As the November Board meeting would fall on Thanksgiving day, the Board agreed to reschedule the November meeting to November 19 at 7:00 PM.
Correspondence—none
Adjournment:
- Giangrande made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 PM. E. Kaplan seconded the MOTION, which was carried by all.
Transcribed by: P. Slutzky