Ms. Miles made a motion to open the meeting at 7:00pm, 2nd by Ms. Williams and carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 1- ROLL CALL
Chair: Carol Miles
Members: Kate Williams and Andrew Wrabel
Absent: Charles Kutcher, Gene Coe and Maya Carl
Alternate: Maya Carl
Public Present: Joseph Pepe and Johan Segergren.
Agenda Item 2- Acceptance of Minutes of June 1, 2022
The board did not vote to accept the minutes as they wanted more members to be present.
Agenda Item 3- Public Hearing for Area Variance for Johan Segergren and Elisabeth Nyakatura, 250 Wilderness Rd. East Jewett, NY Tax ID No. 132.00-2-63; Rural Residential Zoning District, 6.20 acres.
Ms. Williams made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Miles to open the public hearing at 7:16 pm for an application for Area Variance for Johan Segergren and Elisabeth Nyakatura.
There was no public present. The board then called Mr. Pepe to the floor to make sure he had all his appropriate paperwork in order. The board confirmed that Mr. Segergren had signed the certifications and hung up the required notice on his property and he produced all certified receipts showing that he had notified his neighbors of the public hearing. Mr. Pepe notified the board that 4 certified receipts did not return. When he asked the post office, they did not know the reason why.
The board confirmed that Mr. Segergren had provided the requested DEC documentation regarding the current septic system on the property and also submitted his hardship letter.
The board then questioned if other methods were possible to make the variance request smaller but Mr. Pepe explained that it would not be cost effective.
On a motion by Ms. Williams, 2nd by Mr. Wrabel the board moved to close the public hearing at 7:19pm.
The board discussed Mr. Segergren and Ms. Nyakatura’s request and reviewed the benefit to applicant weighed against the detriment to health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood.
Agenda Item 4- Application for Area Variance for Johan Segergren and Elisabeth Nyakatura, 250 Wilderness Rd. East Jewett, NY Tax ID No. 132.00-2-63; Rural Residential Zoning District, 6.20 acres.
Ms. Williams made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Miles and carried the board approved Mr. Segergren and Ms. Nyakatura’s application granting a 25ft. variance to the front property line.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Miles- AYE, Ms. Williams -AYE, Mr. Wrabel –AYE.
Absent were Mr. Kutcher and Mr. Coe.
The vote was unanimous and the motion was approved.
Agenda Item 5- Other Business
There being no other business, Ms. Miles made a motion to close the meeting,
Seconded by Ms. Williams; the vote was unanimous and the meeting was closed at 7:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________
Maya Carl, Secretary Accepted
Added: November 14, 2022
Ms. Miles made a motion to open the meeting at 7:00pm, 2nd by Mr. Kutcher and carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 1- ROLL CALL
Chair: Carol Miles
Members: Kate Williams and Charles Kutcher
Absent: Gene Coe
Alternate: Maya Carl
Public Present: Joseph Pepe, Johan Segergren and Elisabeth Nyakatura
Agenda Item 2- Acceptance of Minutes of December 1, 2021
Mr. Kutcher made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Williams and carried the board accepted
The minutes from December 1, 2021 and carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 3- Application for Area Variance for Johan Segergren and Elisabeth Nyakatura, 250 Wilderness Rd. East Jewett, NY Tax ID No. 132.00-2-63; Rural Residential Zoning District, 6.20 acres.
The board reviewed Mr. Segergren’s application for a variance request. Mr. Segergren’s representative, Mr. Joseph Pepe took the floor and explained his client’s plans to the board. They are looking to build a home on their property that has 6 acres but is severely limited in buildable space due to severe sloping of the land. He had applied for a building permit, but was denied due to the fact that he does not meet the required setback footage from the property front lot line to the proposed home. Mr. Segergren is looking to obtain a 25’ variance to the front lot line.
According to the detailed plot plan that Mr. Pepe provided, there is an existing septic tank already on the property that owners say had a design approval from the DEP in 1989 and then approved for usage on 9/18/1991. The board would like to see DEP documentation stating this.
The owners agreed to submit the paperwork. Mr. Segergren was asked by the board why he could not place the home further back since he has 6 acres even though it is sloped and put fill in and up pump to the septic system. He said that would be very expensive, not to mention that they will have to cut a lot of trees which they are avoiding due to their love of the local forestry. The board then asked why the house couldn’t be placed at the bottom of the property where it is flat. Mr. Segergren said it cannot be built there because it is a documented wet land.
The current location they are proposing will put the house on the highest elevation of the property and also gives them a beautiful view of Onteora Mountain. The board asked Mr. Pepe if they can put together estimates of fill, tree cutting and the up pump cost.
Mr. Pepe agreed to provide the board with that information.
It was decided to go ahead with the public hearing and variance request. Mr. Pepe gave permission for board members to do a site visit and said he would be willing to meet them on site.
Mr. Kutcher made a motion, 2nd by Ms. Williams and carried the board accepted Mr. Segergren and Ms. Nyakatura’s application as complete pending the zoning board secretary receives the requested DEP documentation and hardship letter within one week of June 1st and carried unanimously.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Miles- AYE, Ms. Williams- AYE, Mr. Kutcher-AYE
The vote was three ayes and the motion was approved.
Mr. Pepe was then given the required signage to post in front of the property, including all the adjoining property owners’ information so that he can begin to notify his neighbors of the public hearing which has been scheduled for July 6, 2022 at 7pm in the Jewett Town Hall.
Agenda Item 4- Other Business
Ms. Miles went over training requirements and provided paperwork regarding in person and online classes that are available.
The board asked for an update regarding the draft bylaws that were submitted to the board in December for review and approval. The secretary said she presented it to the previous Town Supervisor but had not heard anything. She will follow up with the current Town Supervisor.
There being no other business, Mr. Kutcher made a motion to close the meeting,
Seconded by Ms. Williams; the vote was unanimous and the meeting was closed at 7:46 pm.
Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________
Maya Carl, Secretary Accepted
Ms. Williams made a motion to open the meeting at 7:00pm, 2nd by Ms. West and carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 1- ROLL CALL
Chair: Kathleen Williams
Members: Charles Kutcher, Carol Miles and Sandra West
Absent: Gene Coe
Alternate: Maya Carl
Public Present: None
Agenda Item 2- Approval of Minutes of November 3rd and November 8th, 2021
Ms. West made a motion, 2nd by Mr. Kutcher and carried the board accepted
The minutes from November 3rd & November 8th and carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 3- Review of ZBA’s By-Laws
The board completed review of the ZBA’s by-laws. Ms. Williams asked that it be forwarded to the town board for their review and approval.
Agenda Item 4- Training
Ms. Williams went over training requirements and online classes available and is looking to do an upcoming group training in the new year.
There being no other business, Mr. Kutcher made a motion to close the meeting,
Seconded by Ms. West; the vote was unanimous and the meeting was closed at 7:48 pm.
Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________
Maya Carl, Secretary Accepted
