Added: September 08, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard and Member Christopher Hopstock.
Absent: Members Paul LaPierre and Jennifer Macdonald.
Public Present: George Hewitt and Robert and Loraine Nagle.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for June 5, 2025
Chair Schobel brought up the minutes from June 5th.
Ms. Bernard said, “For the record, I added that there was a typo on agenda item 4 of the minutes that I wrote. Instead of short form SF, I wrote ST EAF. Maya, please correct that for me”. The secretary agreed to make the correction.
Mr. Hopstock made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried, The Board moved to accept the minutes of June 5, 2025.
Agenda Item 3: Application for Three Lot Subdivision, Public Hearing
For Parcel ID # 111.00-2-65, Rural Residential, 22.5 acres owned by
Robert & Lorraine Nagle. Represented by Charles Holtz, PLS.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried, The Board moved to open the public hearing at 7:30pm.
There was no public comment.
The Board discussed Mr. Nagle’s subdivision map. The Chair then confirmed with the secretary that Mr. Nagles paperwork was complete along with the fee being paid. The secretary agreed that everything was in order.
Mr. Hopstock made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried, The Board moved to close the public hearing at 7:40pm.
Agenda Item 4: Application for Three Lot Subdivision
For Parcel ID # 111.00-2-65, Rural Residential, 22.5 acres owned by
Robert & Lorraine Nagle. Represented by Charles Holtz, PLS.
The Chair asked if all members were comfortable with the application or had any further questions. Upon hearing none, the Chair requested a motion to declare a negative declaration.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried, the Board moved to declare a negative declaration for this unlisted action.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard and Hopstock. Members LaPierre and Macdonald were absent.
Mr. Hopstock made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried, the Board moved to approve the subdivision application.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard and Hopstock. Members LaPierrre and Macdonald were absent.
The application was approved and the Chair signed all copies and the milar.
The applicant was then provided with the signed copies and informed of the filing deadline of 62 days with the County Real Property Tax Service.
Agenda Item 5: Other Business
There being no other business, Ms. Bernard made a motion,
2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried, The Board moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl, Planning Board Secretary.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Added: August 11, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard, Members Paul LaPierre, Christopher Hopstock and Jennifer Macdonald.
Absent: Planning Board Secretary, Maya Carl.
Public Present: Robert and Loraine Nagle, Ryan Chadwick, Ricky and Patti Brooks and Greg Kroyer.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for June 5, 2025
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of June 5, 2025 with the correction of the spelling of the word parcel under agenda item 3.
Agenda Item 3: 2 Lot Minor Subdivision
For Parcel ID # 150.00-1-20, 22.68 acres, Rural Conservation owned by Ryan and Emily Chadwick. Represented by Control Point Associates. Request for Planning Board to re-review the approved maps for clarification that they were in fact the same maps.
Ricky and Patricia Brooks of Control Point Associates reviewed the Archeological report on this property and explained that they had submitted all the photos and information for Phase 1A and 1B study for a historically sensitive conservation site as required for houses that are greater than 50 years old. The study required a shovel review for each area on a 10 ft. grid.
This had been submitted with photos at the prior meeting.
The Archeology Review Board for the Office for Preservation of Historic Properties for NYS Parks and Recreation has no federal authority and may only make recommendations.
Since part of this subdivision boarders land owned by Onteora Park another recommendation was that the property boarder have a natural vegetative buffer, which was agreed upon.
The Planning Board members were satisfied that this applicant had more than complied with this review and noted that there were many houses and properties in the Catskills built before the 1800’s.
Planning Board member Jennifer Macdonald added that this Archeological Review Board does not provide any definitions or guidance for historical significance to cause the Planning Board to change the negative declarations for this SEQRA review.
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Macdonald and carried, the Board moved to not change SEQRA review.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard, LaPierre, Hopstock and Macdonald.
Control Point then reviewed the final map for this subdivision.
Lot 1, 10.13 acres; although this parcel passed the perc test, it had one slope over one percent of permitted (15%) slope and would need DEP’s approval to build.
The original upper lot, near Vista Ridge was combined with a smaller parcel thru a lot line adjustment and was not part of this subdivision.
This is consistent with what the Planning Board had approved and all agreed that the map was the one presented for this minor 2 lot subdivision.
The confusion was about the upper lot which was reviewed for the lot line adjustment on the original map presented at the time.
The Planning Board felt that no changes had been made to the approved map and were comfortable with the explanations provided. The Planning Board thanked Control Point Associates for coming back in to explain, especially since some members were not present.
Ricky Brooks also mentioned that his company had made a drafting error on a property line on the Bardfield subdivision that the Planning Board had approved and had to bring it back in for Chair Schobel to sign.
Agenda Item 4: Application for Three Lot Subdivision, Sketch Plan Review
For Parcel ID # 111.00-2-65, Rural Residential, 22.5 acres owned by
Robert & Lorraine Nagle. Represented by Charles Holtz, PLS.
Mr. Nagle returned to the Board with his sketch plan review map and showed how the driveway for lot 1 had been moved into lot 2 to provide the road frontage of 50 ft. required for a flag lot. This resulted in minor acreage changes to the two lots which were noted on the lots, application and SEQRA SF EAF and initialized by Mr. Nagle.
He also explained that the adjacent wetlands that showed up on the short form EAF were not on his property.
He also explained that the slopes and drainage on lot 2 limit the actual building space for a house with well and septic and he could not create a 200 ft. road frontage for lot 1 and keep lot 2 as buildable, thus the need for lot 1 to be a flag lot.
Photos to support the slopes and drainage correlated to his map were presented. The Planning Board reviewed all and determined that there was clear justification for the flag lot.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried unanimously, The Board moved to declare The Town of Jewett Planning Board lead agency for this unlisted action.
Mr. LaPierre then read the Short Form EAF prepared by Charles Holtz, PLS for Mr. and Mrs. Nagle.
Mr. Hopstock made a motion, 2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried unanimously, The Board moved to hold a public hearing on August 7, 2025 at 7:30pm for this minor 3 lot subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard, LaPierre, Hopstock and Macdonald.
The Chair requested that the Planning Board Secretary notify DEP of the decision to be the lead agency for this subdivision and of the date of the public hearing. The Chair also reviewed the public hearing notification of the public with the applicant including the abutter letters, mailing receipts and the posting of the site sign.
Agenda Item 7: Other Business
There being no other business, Mr. LaPierre made a motion,
2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried unanimously The Board moved to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted, Donna Bernard Deputy Planning Board Chair.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Added: July 14, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard and Christopher Hopstock.
Planning Board Secretary, Maya Carl.
Absent: Members Paul LaPierre and Jenifer Macdonald.
Public Present: George Hewitt, Ricky Brooks, Dan Crandell, Robert Nagle, Dmitriy Ryzhov, Serguei Solomatina, Loraine and Kevin Nagle and James Horn.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for May 1, 2025
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of May 1, 2025 with the correction of the spelling of the name Schobel on page 3, paragraph 1.
Agenda Item 3: Application for a 2 Lot Minor Subdivision
For Parcel ID # 149.00-1-3, 203.94 acres owned by Stephen L. Bardfield Irrevocable Trust Number 1 of 2018. Represented by Control Point Associates.
Mr. Brooks, representative of the applicant took the floor and explained to The Board that they couldn’t close the SEQRA as they had not heard comments back from DEP but they now have. He said DEP has no objection to the Town of Jewett being lead agency. The Planning Board had also heard back from NYCDEP SEQRA coordinator, Cynthia Garcia. She said that the DEP has no objection to the Planning Board being lead agency for this action. She further went on to state that The DEP does not maintain any discretionary regulatory authority over the proposed activity. As such DEP has no further comments on this action.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried, the Board moved to declare a negative declaration for this unlisted action.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard and Hopstock.
Members LaPierrre and Macdonald were absent.
Mr. Hopstock made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried, the Board moved to approve the 2 lot minor subdivision application.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard and Hopstock.
Members LaPierrre and Macdonald were absent.
Agenda Item 4: Application for 2 Lot Minor Subdivision
For Parcel ID # 150.00-1-20, 22.68 acres, Rural Conservation owned by Ryan and Emily Chadwick. Represented by Control Point Associates.
Mr. Brooks, representative of the applicant, took the floor and relayed to The Board that he had heard back from The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, OPRHP. They commented the following, “Retain the existing vegetation and incorporate a native vegetative screening buffer into the landscaping plan to minimize the visual impact to the historic district”. Mr. Brooks has noted this on the map.
The next agency Mr. Brooks was waiting to hear from was the Archeology Unit. Their comment was a request for more information.
Their request is as follows, “Before the Archaeology Unit can continue with our review, we require some additional information. Please provide photographs of each of the stone foundations from different angles, the concrete reservoirs and the wall remains. Please key the photographs to a map showing the location and direction from which they were taken. Please also provide additional information you may have about what the foundation structures were and their construction dates”. Control Point Associates took all the pictures as requested and placed it on a map. Mr. Brooks then showed The Board the map and explained it. Mr. Brooks said that the map and requested narrative has been sent and submitted to the Archeology Unit.
Mr. Hopstock said he didn’t believe that these structures of historical significance would have anything to do with subdividing the property. Ms. Bernard asked Mr. Brooks if the area will be disturbed. Mr. Brooks answered yes due to driveways and buildings being constructed.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried, the Board moved to declare a negative declaration for this unlisted action.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard and Hopstock.
Members LaPierrre and Macdonald were absent.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried, the Board moved to approve the 2 lot minor subdivision application.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard and Hopstock.
Members LaPierrre and Macdonald were absent.
Agenda Item 5: Application for Subdivision, Sketch Plan Review
For Parcel ID # 147.00-3-16.1, Rural Residential, 26.06 acres owned by Dimitry Ryzhov.
Represented by Daniel Crandell, P.E.
Chair Schobel confirmed with the secretary that the applicant had all the correct paperwork submitted along with the fee being paid. Mr. Crandell, representative of the applicant took the floor and explained to The Board what his client would like to do. The applicant is looking to subdivide 26.06 acres into two rectangular parcels. The Board looked at the map and noticed that the width of the parcel looked small and there were no measurements on the map. Parcels in the rural residential area must have a minimum width of 200 feet. Also, it was noted that there was less than 50 feet of road frontage. Mr. Hopstock said that the subdivision that the applicant is proposing would create two flag lots. According to the Code of the Town of Jewett, lots should not be of a depth as to encourage the latter creation of a second building lot at the front or rear.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried, The Board voted to deny the subdivision application as it did not meet the Town of Jewett Code.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard and Hopstock.
Members LaPierrre and Macdonald were absent.
Mr. Crandell inquired about going to The Zoning Board of Appeals to appeal the decision that was made by the Planning Board.
The secretary of the Planning Board then gave Mr. Crandell an application to the ZBA.
Agenda Item 6: Application for Three Lot Subdivision, Sketch Plan Review
For Parcel ID # 111.00-2-65, Rural Residential, 22.5 acres owned by
Robert & Lorraine Nagle. Represented by Charles Holtz.
Chair Schobel confirmed with the secretary that the applicant had all the correct paperwork submitted along with the fee being paid. The applicant, Mr. Robert Nagle took the floor and explained to The Board that he is looking to subdivide his 22.5 acres into 3 parcels. The first lot being 7.64 acres which his home is on, the second lot 10.25 acres and the third lot 4.55 acres.
Mr. Robert Nagle said he is looking to build a home on lot number 2 next year and at the present time, there were no plans for lot number 3.
The Board reviewed the site plan. They noticed that the right of way to Lot number 2 did not have a proper size of 50 feet. The Board suggested to the applicant he move the property line. Mr. Hopstock then noticed that lot number 2 has the shape of a flag lot and according to the code, a flag lot may be approved only after determination by the Planning Board that due to topography, natural conditions, location or configuration of the land, or due to a previous subdivision, it is the only reasonable option for use of the land. Mr. Hopstock asked what zoning district the property was in. Mr. Robert Nagle answered that it is in the rural residential district.
Mr. Hopstock said that in the rural residential district, 2.5 acres is required to build and suggested changing the property line between lot number 1 and lot number 2 so that lot number 2 could have the continuity of 200 feet in width and he would still have more than enough acreages to build.
Mr. Robert Nagle said he could not do that as the current proposed property line gives just enough space for him to build on lot number 2. Mr. Hopstock asked what was wrong with the other areas. Mr. Robert Nagle answered that the bottom portion of proposed lot number 2 is wet.
Ms. Bernard asked about the contour lines. Mr. Robert Nagle answered that there is a drop in the elevation in the area by the stone walls. Ms. Bernard suggested that Mr. Nagle could follow the contour of the existing stone wall. Mr. Robert Nagle answered that the stone walls are not straight and has many curves. Mr. Hopstock said lot number 2 would be considered a flag lot as it is currently drawn. Mr. Robert Nagle asked what the definition of a flag lot is. Mr. Hopstock said, “A flag lot is any lot that doesn’t meet the minimum lot requirements, which in this area is 200 feet,
is considered a flag lot because it looks like a flag”. Mr. Robert Nagle then stated that if he had the 200 feet then he would be fine and Mr. Hopstock answered yes then it would be a regular lot and that he would be fine.
Mr. Nagle’s son, Kevin Nagle took the floor and asked The Board a question.
He asked, “Because the stone wall is here already, could that be used as justification for the 50 foot rather than the 200 feet because you’re following a stone wall that is already existing?
It would make an odd shape to have to go to 200 feet from where The Board is proposing”.
Chair Schobel confirmed with the applicant the location of where he is planning to build and Mr. Robert Nagle said yes because it is the highest spot on the property.
Mr. Hopstock said the intent of the code is to have rectangular lots, not lots that take on strange shapes. Mr. Hopstock said that it’s hard to argue about the space because Mr. Nagle has hundreds and hundreds of feet of frontage.
Mr. Robert Nagle asked what the conclusion was.
Chair Schobel said that he needs to ask his surveyor to look at the towns code and update the map accordingly.
Mr. Keving Nagle then asked, “Does that satisfy what would need to be an exemption in order to have the 50 foot to begin with, right? Because normally it wouldn’t be approved unless there were a specific set of circumstances”.
Chair Schobel said that if it was 50 feet, then everything would be ok.
Mr. Robert Nagle asked, “Then if I did that, then it will be fine?
Mr. Hopstock said, “I think the issue to me, the code says that we should only do the flag lots if there is no other alternative and I’m saying that there are a million other alternatives to subdivide the lot”. Mr. Hopstock then asked Mr. Robert Nagle where he wants to put the house.
Mr. Robert Nagle pointed to the area and said that it has the best view, because it was higher.
He pointed to the bottom of the parcel and said that area has wetlands. He said that the elevation was steep in other places.
Mr. Hopstock said that it would be great if Mr. Robert Nagle could show those issues on the map because the current map shows there are a lot of options.
Mr. Hopstock then said that buildings need to be a certain distance from wetlands and if
Mr. Nagle could show the distance from the wetlands; it will show that his proposed place is the only place to put the house and then there would be a reason why this flag lot is the only viable option.
Mr. Robert Nagle then said to The Board, “This map then is not acceptable to Board”?
Chair Schobel said no because it does not meet code.
Mr. Hopstock said, “There is information that can be added that would really help your case for this flag lot to be the only option for you”.
Ms. Bernard said that it is important to show the elevation as well and once the maps have been updated to come back for review. Mr. Robert Nagle asked if he could come back next month.
Chair Schobel said, “Well the other thing is too, if you want to bring the maps to the town hall, we have people who could help review them to see because we wouldn’t want to waste your time when we have these maps and we know right off the bat that they wouldn’t fly. Sometimes you know, we can sit down, someone can sit down and do a quick review to see if there’s anything glaring before the next meeting.”
Ms. Bernard said to Mr. Robert Nagle, “So you understand the main question here is the way this is set up right now, it looks terrific except that this is a flag lot. To make it an official flag lot, which it isn’t now because you have all this property. To make this an official subdividable piece, we need the 50 foot road footage on the long corridor. The easement is not going to change the fact that you have all this property, its working against you in this particular instance”.
Mr. Hopstock then asked if he could make a mark on the map to show what needs to be done.
Mr. Robert Nagle said yes. Mr. Hopstock confirmed there was a stream on the property and Mr. Nagle showed where it was and said that it comes down the property and floods at the bottom.
Mr. Hopstock said, “If you could show the stream on the map and the wetlands and I believe that you need to be 100 feet away when you build, there would be a line that says 100 feet.
That starts to paint a picture that there are some limitations here. Then you show your house and then it starts to make sense, you would show your septic, 50 feet”.
Mr. Robert Nagle then asked, “If we showed everything on the map and made the 50 foot road footage, would it be acceptable”?
Mr. Hopstock answered, “Yes, just start to show why you need to do that”.
Mr. Kevin Nagle asked, “And for justification of the 50 foot, it’s not a specific set of requirements and principals for it, it’s just whatever makes the most sense on it, is that correct”?
Ms. Bernard said, “The 50 foot is part of the code”.
Mr. Kevin Nagle said, “I understand that but the justification for it being allowed to have the 50 foot instead of the 200”.
Mr. Hopstock said, “You have to prove why you can’t do 200”
Mr. Kevin Nagle then said by updating the map that that would be the proof and Mr. Hopstock said yes.
Ms. Bernard said, “According to the current map, it makes the lots unbuildable and our job is to help you get what you want on your land within the code”.
The Board also requested the updated maps include contour lines.
The applicant will go back to his surveyor and have him update the maps for the next planning board meeting.
Ms. Bernard said, “We would have to send the maps to the NYCDEP as part of our process because we are in the watershed and they would have to ask us questions about this and they want to see a map. They don’t want to see this, they want to see where the wetlands are and where the land disturbance is going to be. Land disturbances way down here and you’ve got all your permits for septic and everything, they don’t care. But if you were going to try to build in here, but it also adds to the importance of why this has to be the entrance because DEP is not going to allow it, the slopes are not going to allow it”.
Mr. Robert Nagle said, “Ok, so there is two options we can do, right? We can do 200 feet here, right? And do something here, right? Which makes it crazy or we can define the wetlands and say this is the only place where we can put the house”.
Mr. Hopstock said that was correct.
Ms. Bernard said, “When you define the wetlands and if you figured that the house can be moved back and that’s the easiest way to go and that’s totally within code. Now that I’m seeing how big it is and even if the house is not going to go over the cliff here, it’s still a large lot, you have a lot of wiggle room here and you may have more than you think without seeing a proper map. Sometimes this takes a while and this is why we are looking at the sketch of it. Hopefully we get to a good resolution that works for you and works for the code. It’s worth it to do it correctly”.
Chair Schobel asked Mr. Hopstock a question and said, “Chris let me ask you when you have 200 feet of frontage, how long does it need to continue?”
Mr. Hopstock answered, “It says that it’s the average width of the lot, is what the code says.
I think 200 feet would be very strange here; they already have this flag condition here. I do think the flag makes sense you just have to show some more stuff about what you want to do here”.
Ms. Bernard said, “In this case I would like to see the flag lot there”.
Mr. Hopstock then continued to show Mr. Robert Nagle on the map what needed to be changed.
Mr. Robert Nagle then thanked the Board and said he would see everyone next month.
Agenda Item 7: Other Business
Ms. Bernard asked the board to check their folders as there was good reading material in there. Materials included an article regarding Windham’s potential new zoning and minutes from the Greene County Planning Board.
There being no other business, Ms. Bernard made a motion,
2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried unanimously The Board moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl
Added: June 12, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard, Members Paul LaPierre, Christopher Hopstock and Jennifer Macdonald.
Planning Board Secretary, Maya Carl.
Absent: None.
Public Present: George Hewitt, Ricky Brooks, Ryan Chadwick, Samuel Grove, Greg Kroyer, Christine and Buck Spero, Kevin Hanley, Mary Ann and Doug Bowen, Diane Hill, Leonard Seastone and Hank Linhart.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for April 10, 2025
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Macdonald and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of April 10, 2025.
Agenda Item 3: Public Hearing for Minor 2 Lot Minor Subdivision
For Parcel ID # 150.00-1-20, 22.68 acres, Rural Conservation owned by Ryan and Emily Chadwick. Represented by Control Point Associates.
On a motion by Mr. LaPierre, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously,
The Board moved to open the public hearing at 7:41pm.
The Board started out by reading the comments from NYCDEP and NYSDEC.
It states that they have no objection to the Town of Jewett Planning Board becoming lead agency. They did although have a couple of concerns. They said that the EAF did not indicate the amount of area to be physically disturbed for the project. Mr. Brooks took the floor and said the amount of disruption is 0.8th of an acre. They also noted that Lot 3 is described as “not buildable at this time”. However, they said if building on this lot is the goal, the area of disturbance must be accounted for in the submission. If over 1-acre of disturbance is proposed for the entire action, an erosion and sediment control plan is required by NYSDEC.
If over 2-acres is disturbed and any portion of it is on slopes over 15% DEP approval of a full Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required pursuant to Section 18-39 of the Watershed Regulations. They also noted that most of the site contains slopes in excess of15%.
They are recommending that it should be demonstrated during SEQRA that Lot 3 can accommodate a SST.
Mr. Brooks said that since the time of the letter was written, Lot 3 has demonstrated that it can accommodate building.
The Board brought up that there was an archeological/ historical note on the EAF.
Mr. Brooks said that he is waiting on a report from NYS that will be ready May 17th.
Mr. LaPierre stated that he is concerned that Onteora Park may have old grave sites on the land and there are significant habitats that migrate into the East Kill Creek.
Mr. Brooks stated that Onteora Park is nationally recognized and protected.
The Board then asked the public if they had anything to say.
Sam Grove, resident of East Jewett took the floor. He said, “I came here in 1984 and I own the property next to Mr. Chadwick. I initially wanted to buy the property to help keep it rural, but in the end I could not afford to purchase it. There was a cottage on the property that burned down some years ago. The driveway is in between our properties. There was also a coach house that housed horses and saddles. I have a concern; my house is under the driveway, if you go on the drive way, you are driving over my house. I’m not thrilled about more houses on the mountain. I’m 75yrs old and still working. I was an archeologist. The houses on the mountain from the 1890’s belonged to Onteora Park. There was a spring 200 yards down the mountain. Seasonal ponds and wetlands drained to the East Kill. These are my main concerns, please look more closely at the archeology and stream so as to be not disturbed. When 23C was put in, the spring no longer ran thru my property.”
Mr. LaPierre asked to see where Mr. Groves house was on the map. The Board looked at the map and asked questions.
Diane Hill, resident of East Jewett took the floor and said, “I live in East Jewett on Colgate Rd. and my back property abuts Mr. Chadwick’s property. I am against this subdivision for personal reasons. I love the rural forest; I walk my dog along the creek. The deer and bears are very special, I love the land so much. Once there is a disruption in the land, the creek can get filled with waste water and the wildlife can get disturbed. Instead of building a new house, why don’t you buy a house that is already built that you can alter instead of disturbing vacant rural land.”
Mary Ann Bowen, resident of East Jewett took the floor and asked, “Will the access to this proposed subdivision would be thru Vista Ridge Rd.? Because I am against that.”
Mr. Chadwick answered no and said that the access would be from County Route 23C.
Mrs. Bowden then said that she is concerned about the wildlife, bears, turkeys, deer and the barred owl which is rare. She was concerned about changing the wildlife’s habitat.
Mr. LaPierre said, “In 1992 Jewett adopted zoning and its intention was to preserve the natural beauty, own property and build houses here according to the Town of Jewett zoning code so we could respect and appreciate our area. I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect someone to buy a property here and not be able to do what they would like to on their land if it is within our code. I live across from Hunter Mountain and I have my view but one day it could be blocked. I understand what everyone is saying but this gentleman bought land and he can do what he would like as long as it is according to our code. I hope Mr. Chadwick will be sensitive to the beauty of the land while he is building”.
Mr. Chadwick answered, “I want to be a good neighbor not just a developer. I would like to do good to improve our community. It’s not just about tearing trees down; I want everything to be tastefully done”.
Mr. Hank Linhart took the floor and said, “County Route 25 was rampantly developed with big geary houses coming into East Jewett and I am not happy about this new development. It seems like the end of the feeling we had when we moved here. The Eastkill is a very important waterway.
People used to fish here and catch 60” fish but now the stream is being destroyed and I see we are failing. We need to protect the stream at all costs. I am disheartened that we are joining the club of big geary houses. I have seen 8 huge houses in the last couple of years. If you drive in Hunter all you see are those big houses. It takes away from being in the mountains, soon we will all be in suburbia.
Mr. LaPierre answered, “Be glad you are in Jewett”.
Mr. Linhart said, “It will be like Hunter”.
Mr. LaPierre answered, “Not with zoning, it can’t”.
Mr. Leonard Seastone took the floor and said, “I am very concerned for our wilderness that it remains rural. I see the concerns and that is why I am here. I am not saying anything against this but I am concerned and I am thankful for zoning. By the way, I live next door to the proposed subdivision and I was treated very badly by the logger”.
Ms. Diane Hill stood up and said, “So this is a done deal? Then why is there even a public hearing if you already know you will approve this”.
Mr. LaPierre said, “The reason for the public hearing is for neighbors to express their concerns as we are a community and hopefully Mr. Chadwick will take them into consideration as he is building but you cannot stop him from doing what he is doing as long as it is within the code.
Chair Schobel said, “DEC owns a lot of land here and I don’t envision this will become suburbia. The public hearing is meant for the community to communicate with each other”.
Ms. Macdonald said, “We are welcome to see DEC and DEP here, even with their many rules of what can and can’t be done. It’s quite burdensome but feel good that there is a lot of regulation. Even though the process is vigorous and there is a huge amount of sensitivity, it is a protection from over building and disrupting sensitive land and waterways. If you feel that they are not doing enough, then organize and do something about it, changes can be made over time. Call the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation and make an appointment with them to come out and look at the stream. They can help buffer or protect by planting certain plants.
We cannot stop the building but we can make sure the stream is protected”.
The public asked Mr. Chadwick if he could address the watercourse and Mr. Chadwick answered that that will be dealt with by the professionals.
Mr. Hopstock made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried, The Board moved to close the public hearing at 8:29pm.
The Planning Board had not yet received comments from Cynthia Garcia, SEQRA Coordinator for NYCDEC regarding this case as they have 30 days to comment. April’s planning board meeting was cancelled and moved forward to the following week, causing the 30 day comment period to overlap tonight’s meeting. The Board will wait until the comments are received and will vote on this case at the next planning board meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025.
Agenda Item 4: Public Hearing for 2 Lot Minor Subdivision
For Parecel ID # 149.00-1-3, 203.94 acres owned by Stephen L. Bardfield Irrevocable Trust Number 1 of 2018.
Represented by Control Point Associates.
The applicant is looking to subdivide his 203.94 acre lot into two parcels.
Lot 1 would be 34.02 acres and lot 2 would be 169.92 acres.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried unanimously, The Board opened the public meeting at 8:42pm.
The Board asked if anyone from the public had anything to say.
Kevin Hanley, resident of the Town of Jewett, took the floor and said, “I own the property next door on Scribner Hollow Rd. for 45 years. In the 45 years I have been here, I have only met Mr. Bardfield twice. I am concerned that the land being subdivided will be developed.
I would also like to mention that the water flows down from the mountain into the creek and a number of years back Mr. Bardfield did a drainage ditch and now all water flows into my property”.
Mr. LaPierre said that Mr. Bardfield’s home originally had a bunk house that he had the opportunity to use as a wood shop but not as a place to live. When he was there the ditch was already there in 1975.
Mr. Hanley said, “Because of that ditch now mountains worth of water is being pushed off to my property. Also, I am very concerned that the subdivided piece can be further subdivided into smaller pieces”.
Supervisor Kroyer answered that there is a forestry exemption on the property and there will be big penalties if it was further subdivided.
Mr. Hanley said, “I’m old now and my concern is for my children and grandchildren and that is why we live here. We believe in laws and we have lived here and are raising our grandchildren here. When it starts encroaching on my property, I’m concerned”.
Christine Spero, resident of the Town of Jewett took the floor and asked,”what is the owners’ intent for subdividing, does he want to build? I live across the street two houses down, what is the time period for this? Like Ms. Hill said, “what is the point of the public hearing if you already made up your mind to approve this subdivision”?”.
The Board answered that the public hearing is an opportunity for neighbors to communicate their concerns to one other. The Board also mentioned that because we have a comprehensive plan we can easily regulate what is going on according to our character and nature of the town.
Mr. Hanley asked what is the next step. The Board answered that it will wait another week to get the comments from NYCDEP coordinator, Cynthia Garcia and will then vote on this case on June 5, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously, The Board moved to close the public hearing at 8:53pm.
There being no other business, Mr. LaPierre made a motion,
2nd by Ms. Macdonald and carried unanimously The Board moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:03pm.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl
Added: May 14, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard, Members Paul LaPierre and Jennifer Macdonald.
Planning Board Secretary Maya Carl. Absent: Member Christopher Hopstock.
Public Present: George Hewitt, Greg Lubow, Ricky Brooks, Ryan Chadwick, Robert Mallory and Greg Kroyer.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for March 6, 2025
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of March 6, 2025.
Agenda Item 3: Application for Sketch Plan Review
For Parecel ID # 149.00-1-3, 203.94 acres owned by Stephen L. Bardfield Irrevocable Trust Number 1 of 2018.
Represented by Control Point Associates.
The applicant is looking to subdivide his 203.94 acre lot into two parcels. Lot 1 would be 34.02 acres and lot 2 would be 169.92 acres. The Board looked over the paperwork and found it complete along with a check for $250. The Board then looked at the maps and discussed the case. Mr. Mallory, Highway Superintendent approached The Board and explained how this property was used as a turnaround for the towns snowplows for many years and requested that if the subdivision was approved next month a condition would be placed in the decision paper that allowed the highway department to continue to use the dead end as a turnaround. Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to declare lead agency status for this unlisted action. ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard , LaPierre. and Macdonald. Member Hopstock was absent. The Planning Board then preliminarily completed the SEQR part 1 and instructed the secretary to send the referral to Cynthia Garcia, SEQR Coordinator. Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Macdonald and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to hold a public hearing for Parcel ID #149.00-1-3 at the next planning board meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Jewett Municipal Building. ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard , LaPierre and Macdonald. Member Hopstock was absent. The planning board secretary will place the public hearing notice in the newspaper. The applicant’s representative was furnished with all necessary paperwork along with a public hearing sign to display in front of the property.
Agenda Item 4: Application for Altered Lot Line Adjustment
For Parcel ID # 150.00-1-22 1.08 acres & 150.00-1-20 21.60 acres owned by Ryan and Emily Chadwick.
Rural Conservation, Represented by Control Point Associates. The applicant is looking to do an altered lot line adjustment between both properties he owns. They are requesting that the Planning Board consider a boundary line adjustment of the above parcels transferring 8.35 acres from parcel ID #150.00-1-20 to the adjacent parcel ID #150.00-1-22 increasing the size from 1.08 acres to 9.43 acres. The Board looked over the paperwork and found it complete along with a check for $250. The Board then looked at the maps and discussed the case. On a motion by Ms. Bernard, 2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried unanimously, the Board moved to approve the altered lot line adjustment application. ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard, LaPierre and Macdonald. Member Hopstock was absent.
Agenda Item 5: Application for Minor Subdivision
For Parcel ID # 150.00-1-20, 22.68 acres, Rural Conservation owned by Ryan and Emily Chadwick.
Represented by Control Point Associates.
The owners are looking to subdivide their 22.68 acres lot into 3 separate lots. The first lot being 9.43 acres, the second lot being 6.43 acres and the third lot being 6.70 acres. Attorney for the applicant, Greg Lubow took the floor and insisted that a subdivision approval by the Planning Board was not necessary because according to NYS recommendations, if a road goes thru a parcel, then it is called a natural subdivision. County Route 23C cuts through parcel ID #150.00-1-20 and therefore it can be looked at as 2 separate parcels, stating the NYS Planning guide. The Planning Board Chair said that is not in our town code. Mr. Lubow went on to say that he had spoken to Town Attorney, Tal Rappleyea and that he is also aware of a natural subdivision. Mr. Lubow said The Planning Board is a creature of legislative power and is limited to stature and there is no authority beyond that. He said under NYS its already subdivided and said if the town’s laws does not address it, we are bound by state law and the existing subdivided parcel is not subject to approval. Greg Kroyer, Town Supervisor spoke up and asked Mr. Lubow if this is NYS law. Mr. Lubow said no, it is a NYS recommendation. Mr. Lubow said it’s a recommendation that he has seen municipalities say yes to. Mr. Lubow also brought up the idea that parcel ID numbers are just for tax purposes and not really definitive or binding. Ms. Bernard asked if Mr. Lubow had spoken to the office of Real Property Taxes and said that they are the agency that who you would have to file the subdivision with. She suggested that he ask them about the natural subdivision. Mr. Lubow agreed to speak with them. The applicant, Mr. Chadwick took the floor and explained to The Board that he has a buyer for the proposed middle lot but the buyer does not want to buy the top lot. The buyer gave Mr. Chadwick the option of buying it back after it is subdivided but Mr. Chadwick does not want to do that. He said it is taking a long time to get this variance and he does not want to create segmentation. Mr. Chadwick wants to subdivide the top lot and keep the land to build. Mr. Kroyer asked if the top lot is buildable and Mr. Brooks answered that they are still waiting for DEC’s approval to build. Chair Schobel said that she did not want to sound unsympathetic and said that the natural subdivision is just not in our code. The Board suggested to the applicant that he revise his subdivision to a two lot subdivision. Mr. Chadwick agreed. Chair Schobel asked the applicant to develop a list of why it’s buildable. Mr. LaPierre then read the Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1. There were a couple of questions regarding the EAF such as historical. Mr. Brooks said it came up historical because it is in the Onteora Park historical district. Mr. Brooks will have KRISP and HARPPO feedback next month. Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried, the Board moved to declare the Town of Jewett Planning Board as lead agency for this unlisted action. ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard , LaPierre and Macdonald. Member Hopstock was absent. Chair Shobel then instructed the secretary to send the file to Cynthia Garcia, SEQR coordinator and to Greene County Planning Board for a 239 review. Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously, the Board moved to hold a public hearing for Parcel ID #150.00-1-20 at the next planning board meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Jewett Municipal Building. ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard , LaPierre and Macdonald. Member Hopstock was absent. The planning board secretary will place the public hearing notice in the newspaper. The applicant’s representative was furnished with all necessary paperwork along with a public hearing sign to display in front of the property. There being no other business, Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:07pm.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl
Added: April 24, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard and Member Paul LaPierre.
Planning Board Secretary Maya Carl.
Absent: Members Christopher Hopstock and Jenifer Macdonald.
Public Present: George Hewitt, Sarah Murin, Ricky Brooks and Greg Kroyer.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for February 13 2025
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of February 13, 2025.
Agenda Item 3: Application for Altered Lot Line Adjustment
For Parecel ID # 132.00-2-79, 2.51 acres, Rural Residential owned by Sarah Murin and Shannon Sambrook.
Parcel ID # 132.00-2-78, 2.84 acres, Rural Residential owned by Andrew Panos.
The applicants had previously applied in 2024 and was approved for an altered lot line adjustment on October 3rd. The applicants had filed their approved maps with the office of Real Property Tax Service in Greene County.
Both properties are under a construction mortgage and when their banks found out that there was an altered lot line done, the bank was ready to cancel the mortgage as it was not the original property anymore that the initial loan was given for. The bank suggested that they reverse the lot line back to the original so that the current loan would be in good standing.
Once the construction is completed, the applicants will re-apply for the lot line adjustment.
The Board found all the paperwork in order along with a check for the fee of $250.
The board discussed the issue.
Ms. Bernard made a motion, 2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried, the Board moved to reverse the lot lines back to the original state.
ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard and LaPierre. Absent Hopstock and Macdonald.
Agenda Item 4: Application for Altered Lot Line Adjustment
For Parcel ID # 163.00-2-18.12, 128.61 acres owned by Slutzky Family Holdings, LLC and # 163.00-2-18.2, 1.08 acres, Rural Conservation, owned by Paul Slutzky. Represented by Control Point Associates.
The applicant is looking to do an altered lot line adjustment. The grantor, Slutzky Family Holdings, LLC would like to transfer 1.02 acres to Paul Slutzsky for the purpose of attaching Mr. Slutzky’s barn and drilled well to the existing house parcel.
The Board looked over the paperwork and found it complete along with a check for $250.
The Board then looked at the maps and discussed the case.
On a motion by Mr. LaPierre, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried, the Board moved to approve the altered lot line adjustment application.
ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard and LaPierre. Absent Hopstock and Macdonald.
Agenda Item 5: Application for Sketch Plan Review for Minor Subdivision
For Parcel ID # 150.00-1-20, 3 acres, Rural Conservation owned by Ryan and Emily Chadwick. Represented by Control Point Associates.
The owners are looking to subdivide their 22.56 acres lot into 3 separate lots.
The first being 9.43 acres, the second 6.43 acres and the third 6.70 acres.
The Board reviewed the maps and noticed that one of the parcels was labeled, “Not buildable at this time”. Ricky Brooks of Control Point Associates took the floor and explained that they are awaiting DEC’s approval to build as well as Greene County Highway Dept. approval for a driveway. Chair Shobel said that the grade looked too steep on the map to build.
Mr. Brooks believes its buildable but will wait to hear from the respective agencies.
Ms. Bernard said the Board could not approve a 3 lot subdivision because at this moment it is deemed unbuildable. She said the Board could move forward with a two lot subdivision now and once the approval from DEC comes the applicant can then apply for the 3rd parcel.
Mr. Brooks also brought up that the owners would like to bring their current 1.08 acre into the 6 acre lot. The Board advised him to apply for an altered lot line adjustment.
Mr. Brooks took the application. He will go back and speak with his clients regarding the options for subdivision that were given.
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried, the Board moved to declare the Town of Jewett Planning Board as lead agency for this unlisted action.
ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Bernard and LaPierre. Absent Hopstock and Macdonald.
Chair Shobel then instructed the secretary to send the file to Cynthia Garcia, SEQR coordinator and to Greene County Planning Board for a 249 review.
Ms. Bernard would like the secretary to add the Chadwick case to the tickler report.
There being no other business, Ms. Bernard made a motion,
2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:47pm.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl
Added: March 25, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm.
Present: Jenifer Macdonald.
Planning Board Secretary/ Alternate Maya Carl.
Absent: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard, Members Paul LaPierre and Christopher Hopstock.
Public Present: George Hewitt and Kevin Gallagher.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for January 2, 2025
Ms. Macdonald made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Carl and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of January 2, 2025.
Agenda Item 3: Application for Minor Subdivision
For Parecel ID # 147.00-1-13.12, 10 acres, Rural Conservation owned by Chris Maloy. Represented by Kevin Gallagher.
The applicant had previously applied in 2024 and was approved for a two lot subdivision on October 3, 2024. The applicant had failed to file his approved maps with the office of Real Property Tax Service in Greene County within the 62 day time frame allotted and was now expired. Mr. Maloy has re-applied and paid the subdivision fee of $625.
The board discussed the issue. In the Town of Jewett code, section § 140-5 titled Waivers, allows the Planning Board to waive the public hearing in this case since it has already been previously done.
Ms. Carl made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Macdonald and carried, the board moved to approve the minor subdivision and waive the public hearing as it was all done previously.
ROLL CALL: AYE Schobel, Macdonald and Carl. Absent Bernard, LaPierre and Hopstock.
There being no other business, Ms. Carl made a motion,
2nd by Ms. Macdonald and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:01pm.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl
Added: March 25, 2025
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard, Members Paul LaPierre, Christopher Hopstock and Jenifer Macdonald.
Planning Board Secretary Maya Carl.
Public Present: George Hewitt and Greg Kroyer.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for November 7, 2024
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of November 7, 2024.
Agenda Item 3: Review of Natural Subdivision
The planning board secretary reviewed past cases and could not find any precedence for a natural subdivision. The town assessor was approached with this question and she answered that she had never heard of a natural subdivision. Chair Schobel then e-mailed Mr. Brooks and told him that his client must go thru the normal process of a minor subdivision.
Agenda Item 4: Greene County Planning Board
Updates from Paul LaPierre
No meeting held. Supervisor Kroyer distributed a copy of an e-mail which he received from Greene County. It stated that The Greene County Planning Board has been disbanded.
Originally the GCPB was made up of 19 members with representatives from each town in Greene County. They met on a monthly basis to review applications. Their chair left and they did not meet for 2 years. Greene County has announced that Greene County Legislature has approved a resolution to restructure the Planning Board. The newly configured board will consist of 5 members representing a broad cross-section of interests within Greene County.
The GCPB is fully staffed to efficiently process GML §239 Referrals and facilitate meetings of the County Planning Board. Mr. LaPierre was sorry to hear that the individual towns lose their representation.
Ms. Bernard asked if the county will send copies of their minutes and Supervisor Kroyer said that they will post their minutes on their website after their meetings that take place on the 15th of each month. Ms. Bernard said that she will go online after the 15th of each month and forward a copy to each of the town planning board members.
She also commented that 239’s are very important to do and wanted to make sure that we have enough time needed to send in a 239 after our meeting. Supervisor Kroyer explained that the deadline to get it to them is 12 days before their meeting.
Ms. Bernard suggested that members familiarize themselves with the GCPB website and to get the current copy of the 239 application. Ms. Bernard said the actual 239 law was redone in 2010.
Mr. LaPierre started and ended this agenda item by saying that he has no report and there will be no further reports from him. He said, “My report will be the final report”.
Agenda Item 4: Other Business
Chair Schobel asked if anyone was interested in doing any reviews for 2025.
Ms. Bernard said she would like to continue to review the comprehensive plan.
Chair Shobel said she will look to see where we left off and begin again.
Ms. Bernard also mentioned a 239 review and Chair Schobel said we would recap the process next month. Ms. Bernard added that if we wanted other options of training, we could get a representative from NYS to come and present to us. The Board liked that idea.
The Planning Board reviewed what C&C had accomplished under their special use permit, which had expired. Supervisor Kroyer said that they are continuing to put the fence up by Beaches Corners Rd. in lieu of the storage units. Material bins have been completed from the corner of the road to the building. Mr. LaPierre asked about the millings and Supervisor Kroyer said that it is DEC’s responsibility to address them. Mr. LaPierre commented that it was not part of their original application and they need to know that once the pile is gone, they cannot replace it.
C&C said that shrubs cannot be planted now due to the winter weather but will plant in the spring. Carl gave them a deadline of Memorial Day.
The lights have not been shielded down and Supervisor Kroyer shared with the board a letter that was sent to Central Hudson informing them that the lights that were installed were not a part of their original application to the towns Planning Board nor is part of their special use permit. The letter is currently being reviewed by Central Hudson’s legal department.
Mr. LaPierre said these specific lights blind your eyes.
The board requested continued monthly updates regarding C & C and their continued progress.
Supervisor Kroyer shared with the Board that NYS just passed a new law regarding short term rentals. They are requiring all short term rental sites to provide each county with the rental information they have. NYS thru the county will impose a 4% bed tax.
There being no other business, Ms. Bernard made a motion,
2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl
Agenda Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Planning Board Chair, Barbara Schobel called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Present: Deputy Chair Donna Bernard, Members Paul LaPierre, Christopher Hopstock and Jenifer Macdonald.
Planning Board Secretary Maya Carl.
Public Present: Ricky Brooks and Greg Kroyer.
Agenda Item 2: Acceptance of the Minutes for October 3, 2024
Mr. LaPierre made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Bernard and carried unanimously, the Planning Board moved to accept the minutes of October 3, 2024.
Agenda Item 3: Review of C&C Special Use Permit
for Parcel ID # 130.00-4-2, 2 acres, Rural Residential owned by Chad and Cory Benjamin.
The Planning Board reviewed what C&C had accomplished under their special use permit, which had expired. Supervisor Kroyer said that he met with them and gave them a list of 4 things that must be done. The outstanding work included, Material bins, shrub planting, privacy fence and shielded down facing lights. Supervisor Kroyer said that they agreed and have started building the material bins and a partial fence was installed. They cannot plant now due to the winter weather but will plant in the spring. The lights have not been shielded down and Supervisor Kroyer shared with the board a letter that was sent to Central Hudson informing them that the lights that were installed were not a part of their original application to the towns Planning Board nor is part of their special use permit. The letter is currently being reviewed by Central Hudson’s legal department.
The owners say they need the lights for security. Ms. Bernard suggested using security cameras and motion lights on the building instead.
Mr. LaPierre expressed concern about the excavated dirt and asked if that will go away.
He is also concerned about the unapproved mountain of millings saying that we did not vote to have a pile of dirt.
The board requested a monthly update regarding C & C and their continued progress.
Agenda Item 4: Review of Lake Land Home LLC Special Use Permit
for Parcel ID# 131.00-1-27.12, 29.25 acres, Rural Residential owned by Robert Fitzpatrick and Louise Levy.
The Board reviewed Lake Land Home LLC’ special use permit, which had expired. This would be their second extension if granted. It has been two years since they made their original application to the Planning Board. Special Use permits are only valid for one year.
Mr. Hopstock shared that it really takes longer than one year to build a home and suggested that the Board may want to think about changing it over to a three year permit.
Mr. Hopstock made a motion, 2nd by Mr. LaPierre and carried, the Board moved to extend Lake Land Home LLC’s special use permit for one year and that this would be the final extension effective November 7, 2024 with the condition that the foundation is installed before November 7, 2025.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Schobel, Bernard, LaPierrre, Hopstock and Macdonald.
The applicant then received the decision paper.
Agenda Item 5: Greene County Planning Board
No meeting held.
Agenda Item 4: Other Business
Ricky Brooks took the floor and explained to the Board that his client, Ryan Chadwick owns 22 acres of land that is separated by County Route 23C. He is looking to subdivide the properties that are on the opposite sides of the road. Mr. Brooks further explained that he does not need to apply to the town for subdivision approval because the Department of State recommends doing what is called a “natural subdivision”, saying that if a property is split by a public highway no subdivision application applies.
Mr. Brooks said that this “natural subdivision” was done before within the town of Jewett.
He specifically brought up the Slutzky subdivision done in 2018.
The Board replied that they had not remembered doing anything like this before and that it is not in the town’s code book. The Board decided to consult with Town Attorney, Tal Rapplyea and Town Assessor Nancy Bower. They will also check past cases for past precedent and look into the Slutzky files.
Upon discussing past cases, Ms. Bernard suggested that the secretary create what is called a tickler list and any open permits would be placed in there for annual review.
There being no other business, Mr. LaPierre made a motion,
2nd by Mr. Hopstock and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:05pm.
________________________________Planning Board Chair
________________________________Planning Board Secretary
Respectfully Submitted, Maya Carl
