Varick Planning Board May 25, 2023

Present: Linda Mastellar (Chair), Cindy Lont, Seth Brandow, Frankie Long, Thomas Björkman (Secretary). Absent: Lauren Burling. One vacancy. 

Staff: Julia Stanley (Clerk)

Called to order at 7:01 pm

Approval of Minutes for April 27, 2023
Moved by Lont, Second by Brandow. Approved 5-0. 

General public comment. 

Jim Foggo, via email. The Lin project is very large, what is the protection for the Town and residents if the project fails partway? Can a bond be required, to make sure the site can be restored. 

 

Town Website

Clerk Stanley presented to the Town Board, and was approved to go ahead building a new website for the town. 

The Town already has a domain name and hosting paid for through 2026. The new website can be run through existing host. Stanley determined that she can create a WordPress site on that basis. A quote from FingerLakes1 received today was very high, and did not include the necessary features. 

 

Each Town department should have a liaison to make sure website manager Stanley puts the necessary information on the site. 

 

Administration

 

Mastellar will order a smaller official stamp to approve subdivision maps, so that it fits the space on survey maps better. 

 

The planning board needs to have an attorney on retainer for upcoming complex land use issues. Mastellar is making contact to make sure the attorney is free to represent us. 

 

The board should not accept anything of monetary value from people or companies that have, or anticipate having, business before the board. What should be the threshold for our work? The State law (Gen. Mun. Law 805-a(2)) has a limit of $75 in value or an intent to influence the performance of official duties.  

 

Short Term Rentals

 

Waiting list. Transparency is needed so the list cannot be manipulated, but also privacy needs to be considered. It would be good to have the STR Clerk maintain it. 

 

Concerns that have come up. One property had an issue regarding a fire pit and a raft that infringed on the neighbors that needed to be changed as part of the permit. The raft was replaced with a dock, which may be there. The fire pit is still there and the neighbors are concerned. The issue will be referred to Code Enforcement to verify that the requirements of the permit were met. Complaints should go to Code Enforcement, as the neighbors did.

 

Complaint documentation. The Planning Board will keep records of complaints so that the number of recorded complaints is clearly know if a permit is at risk of non-renewal. The procedure will be sent to residents in a mailing.

Sale of property with future reservations. When an STR is sold that has rental contracts in place what happens to the reservations? The permits are not transferrable. If the buyer cannot obtain a permit immediately, they cannot take over the rental contracts. The seller can’t honor the rental contracts they made. The solution for the property owners is to close the sale at the end of the rental season and not to make new reservations later than the closing date.

 

Notes for next Zoning Code revision

 

·      Completion bonds need to be required for large projects.

 

Adjourn Moved Long, Second Brandow.  Approved 5-0.

Adjourned at 8:26 pm.

Varick Planning Board April 27, 2023

Present: Linda Mastellar (Chair), Cindy Lont, Seth Brandow, Lauren Burling , Thomas Björkman (Secretary).  Absent: Frankie Long. One vacancy. 

Staff:  Julia Stanley (Clerk), Tim Dorn (Code Enforcement Officer)

Guests: Jim Foggo. Steve Marsh, Susan Ottenweller, Bob Hayssen. Lin Rep. Robert Harner, engineer for Lin subdivision. 

Called to order at 7:01 pm

Approval of Minutes for March 24, 2023
Moved by Lont, Second by Brandow. Approved 5-0. 

General public comment. 

Jim Foggo. Thanks for the work to better assure sustainable development of our community.

 

Public hearing for Hayssen lot line move

Opened 7:03

Chair Mastellar described the action and status of application

Closed 7:06

Moved Björkman, Second Lont. Approved 5-0. 

Hayssen Lot line move

The county planning board recommended approval contingent on one of several options. The applicants chose the option to merge the two Hayssen parcels to maintain access.  

 

Resolution

The Varick Planning Board approves a lot line move between parcel 05-1-62.21 of Susan Ottenweller and the merged parcels of 5-1-62.21 and 9-1-7.11 Robert Hayssen

 

The applicants supplied an Agricultural data statement. The board finds that there will be no impact on adjoining agricultural uses because the land use will remain agriculture and the residential expansion is nominal and not in the agricultural district.

The board received the Short Environmental Assessment Form and declared itself the lead agency for State Environmental Quality Review. Upon review of the EAF, the board found no impact because the action will lead to no change in land use, nor creates a condition that would encourage one. The board makes a negative declaration of environmental impact.

The application was reviewed by the county planning board, which recommended approval with the proviso that the two Hayssen parcels be merged and they have been. 

Moved Björkman, Second Brandow Approved 5-0

The Planning Board will get the parcel number for the merged lots from the County and enter that information in our database with records of all subdivision actions. 

 

Lin Subdivision. 

 

Robert Harner of Lakeside Engineering, Seneca Falls, presented a new concept plan for the Lin property on Rt. 89. The 42-acre site is proposed for subdivision into 30 lots with a seven-acre recreational reserve. He will be back with more specifics as they develop.  The road access is anticipated to be a significant issue. 

 

Because of the complexity of this major subdivision, the planning board anticipated requiring a consulting attorney. 

 

We should ask the town board to retain a consulting attorney for this job, preferably Wendy Marsh.

 

Public input. 

 

Jim Foggo, a neighbor of Lin project site speaking for himself and people close by. The subdivision raises grave concerns. It would irrevocably impact the character of that area. 

Flooding is a significant concern. Creek has been flooding much wider (30 ft) and faster   Environmental impact is the big issue. Water, and land alteration are top concerns.

On Wednesday of Easter week, a quarter of that property was under water. Any clearing and land alteration can greatly exacerbate already significant flooding risk.

The light impact will be substantial, which would also change the nature of the dark-night neighborhood.

 

Short Term Rentals

 

Notice went out to owners to let neighbors have their 24-hr contact number last Thursday, April 20.

Lont proposed contacting Real Estate agents so they are aware that commercial STR use is restricted and that buyers may not be able to get an STR permit. A current STR was listed for sale with the ad including STR as a potential use. Lont contacted the owner and real estate agent to advise them that the permit is not transferrable and new non-resident permits are not available.

 

The town will keep a record of complaints to support a revocation or non-renewal of a permit. 

 

Each rental has a 24-hour contact number, which has been provided to the neighbors. Our procedures should have an explicit criterion for responsiveness to calls to that number. The Towns of Canadice and Geneva have good procedures to use as templates. When someone calls the 24-hour contact about an active problem, the contact needs to respond within two hours. 

 

Code Enforcement Officer Tim Dorn recommended three notices of violation in a year being the criterion for revoking a permit. In additions revocation can also be made for chronic violation, which is six notices of violation in previous three years. The Code Enforcement Officer will determine whether a neighbor complaint warrants a notice of violation. The CEO can also provide recommendations, advisories and warnings that do not count toward revocation.

 

Communication to the public in Varick should indicate that complaints about active concerns should go to the 24-hour contact first. If they are unresponsive, they should contact the Varick Code Enforcement. We would like this information to be mailed to residents with the annual notice about the town cleanup. 

 

The board discussed several additional questions on STRs that came up.

How should the Town manage a waiting list for STRs? 

To be determined. 

How does the Town handle complaints? 
If the owner is unresponsive, the complaint goes to the town (Code Enforcement Officer or str@varicknewyork.com) who can ask for remedy and issue a violation notice.
If the owner is persistently unresponsive, an appearance ticket can be issued and the court can demand correction the condition and impose penalties if the condition is uncorrected.

What is the procedure for addressing unpermitted operating STRs? 
They are treated as any other violation of the code. 

 

Flood Plain

Mastellar and Lont attended land use on April 24 and Lont attended flood training April 3. It is unclear who is the Flood Plain Manager for the town. The DEC will visit the Town on May 5 to review procedures for development in the flood plain. Björkman will attend in case there are issues related to the Planning Board’s responsibilities.

 

Notes for next Zoning Code revision

 

·      The new impervious surface coverage limitation will be easier to enforce if driveways and patios require a permit. 

·      Define impervious surface with reference to NYCRR.

 

Adjourn Moved Björkman, Second Brandow.  Approved 5-0.

Adjourned at 8:51 pm.

Varick Planning Board March 23, 2023

Present: Linda Mastellar (Chair), Cindy Lont, Seth Brandow, Thomas Björkman (Secretary).  Absent: Lauren Burling, Frankie Long. One vacancy. 

Staff:  Julia Stanley (Clerk), Tim Dorn (Code Enforcement Officer)

Guests: Jim Foggo. Steve Marsh, Susan Ottenweller, Bob Hayssen. 

Called to order at 7:01 pm

Minutes for March 2, 2023

Accept minutes. Moved by Lont, Second by Brandow. Approve 4-0. 

General public comment. 

Jim Foggo. Thanks for the work to better assure sustainable development of our community.

 

Public hearing for STR 

 

Application of Shelley and Dan Pletcher, 5244 East Lake Road

Opened 7:04

No Comments 

Closed 7:04  Moved Long, Second Brandow Approved 4-0.

 

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Sharon and Dan Pletcher to operate a short-term at 5244 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 4-0.

[NB: applicant's name is Shelley Pletcher, not Sharon. Corrected 9/8/2023]

County Agriculture District

Harriet Haynes, Seneca County Planning Department

Seneca County Agricultural District 8 is up for its 8-year renewal. Parcels in the County Agricultural District are eligible for agricultural assessment and are in an agricultural protection district, under State Right-to-Farm laws. 

Land can be added by the owner on annual basis. But parcels can only be removed at the 8-year review. 

 

We will communicate to the Seneca Planning Department that it would desirable not to include the Conservation District in the Agricultural District. When the parcel that includes the Conservation is subdivided, new parcels outside the Conservation Zoning District can be added to the County Agricultural District. The other additions are appropriate.

 

Hayssen Lot line move

The proposed action is a lot line move between parcel 05-1-62.21 and parcel 05-1-74. It moves the north line about 22 feet, moving 0.131 acres from parcel 05-1-74 to parcel 05-1-62.21. The board reviewed the County Planning Board recommendation for addressing a non-conforming aspect of the proposed action.

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The Seneca County Planning Board recommended that the Varick Planning Board takes one of three actions: 1) refer the proposal to the ZBA for an area variance; 2) combine parcels 5-1-62.21 and 9-1-7.11 to create 70 additional feet of frontage, or 3) create an easement across 05-1-74 instead of moving the line.

 

After discussion, the second option was preferred by the applicants. 

We will schedule a public hearing for next month’s meeting and anticipate final action them.

 

Short Term Rental update.

The board discussed several questions on STRs that came up.

How should the town manage a waiting list for STRs? 

To be determined

How does the town handle complaints? 
If the owner is unresponsive, the complaint goes to the town (Code Enforcement or str@varicknewyork.com) which can ask for remedy and issue a violation notice.
If the owner persists is unresponsive, an appearance ticket can be issued and the court can demand correction the condition and impose penalties if the condition is uncorrected.

Do neighbors have the phone number of the 24hr contact?
Consider listing the contact telephone number for each STR address on the Varick website. Check with the Town Attorney whether that is appropriate. 

How do we handle the unpermitted operating STRs? 
They would be treated as any other violation of the code. 

 

Notes for next Zoning Code revision

·      There is a design requirement for driveway spacing, but that is hard to enforce because no permit is required.

 

·      Clarify in the STR application (Section 315) that the site plan is intended for the guests. 

 

 

Adjourn Moved Björkman, Second Brandow.  Approved 4-0.

Adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Varick Planning Board March 2, 2023

Present: Linda Mastellar (Chair), Cindy Lont, Frankie Long, Seth Brandow, Thomas Björkman (Secretary). Absent: Lauren Burling, One vacancy.  Staff: Tim Dorn

Guests: April and Sean Villanti, Brian Zerges (FLPP), Aarons Stevens, Catharine McCracken, Bob and Donna Stivers, Joseph and Patricia Rao, George Bassett, Kim Long, Amanda Burdon, Kristi Curtin, Shaun Mussar, Tom Simpson, Ted Murray.

Called to order at 7:01 pm

Minutes for February 23, 2022

Accept minutes. Moved by Long, Second by Brandow. Approved 4-0. 

General public comment. 

None

Application of Aaron Teichner, 5342 East Lake Road

Take from the table the STR application of Teichner 

Moved Björkman, Second Lont Approved 5-0.

The public hearing was held February 23. The application was tabled pending inspection.

 

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Aaron Teichner to operate a short-term at 5342 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Application of Vinyas and Ketul Patel 4887 East Lake Road

Take from the table the STR application of Vinyas and Ketul Patel 4887 East Lake Road

Moved Björkman, Second Lont Approved 5-0.

 

The public hearing was held February 23. The application was tabled pending identification of owner and submission of a site plan with property boundaries.

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Vinyas and Ketul Patel to operate a short-term at 4887 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024.

The property is held by Vinket Realty LLC. 

 

Application of Vinyas and Ketul Patel 4805 East Lake Road

Take from the table the STR application of Vinyas and Ketul Patel 4805 East Lake Road

Moved Björkman, Second Lont Approved 5-0.

The public hearing was held February 23. The application was tabled pending identification of owner and submission of a site plan with property boundaries.

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Vinyas and Ketul Patel to operate a short-term at 4805 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024.

 

The property is held by Vinket Realty LLC. 

 

Public hearing for applicant Richard Villanti at 5464 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:18 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:18 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Richard Villanti to operate a short-term at 5464 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that a site plan is posted that makes the boundaries clear to guests and that parking is limited to four spaces.

Moved by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

Public hearing for applicant Catherine McCracken at 5436 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:23 pm.   

Comments:  Neighbor Husak wrote that there have been incidents with renters making smoky fires in the fire pit, trespassing on neighbors and leaving trash. Renters also infringe on lake rights. Efforts to resolve have been unsatisfactory. The swimming platform also infringes onto neighbor’s lake rights and should meet the setback. The property is only fifty feet wide at the water.

Closed at 7:33 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Catherine McCracken to operate a short-term at 5436 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that a site plan is posted that makes the boundaries clear to guests including the lake-rights boundaries, and that parking is limited to three trucks or SUVs, or four smaller cars.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Thomas and Kim Simpson at 5436 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:47 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:48 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Thomas and Kim Simpson to operate a short-term at 5436 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that parking is limited to eight spaces.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Donna Stivers at 5206 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:51 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:51 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Donna Stivers to operate a short-term at 5206 East Lake Road until January 30.

Moved by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Joseph Rao at 5142 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:56 pm.   

Comments:  Neighbor George Bassett says the rental is ok.

Closed at 7:57 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Joseph Rao to operate a short-term at 5142 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that a site plan is posted that makes the boundaries clear to guests, the house number is posted to meet emergency services expectations and parking is limited to two spaces.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Bob Stivers at 5134 East Lake Road

Opened at 8:02 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:02 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Bob Stivers to operate a short-term at 5134 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that a site plan is posted that makes the boundaries clear to guests.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

Property manager is DB Residential LLC. 

 

Public hearing for applicant Constance Long at 5035 East Lake Road

Opened at 8:07 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:07 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Constance Long to operate a short-term at 5035 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that parking is limited to ten spaces.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Calvin Ruthven at 4935 East Lake Road

Opened at 8:10 pm.   

Comments:  Neighbors Cheney and Randall wrote that the rental has an average of six to eight cars, that renters park on neighboring property and that there are usually 12-14 guests, sometimes more. The property is purely a rental.

Closed at 8:12 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Calvin Ruthven to operate a short-term at 4935 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the house number is posted to meet emergency services expectations.

Moved by Björkman, second by XXX, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Maureen Mirand at 4884 East Lake Road

Opened at 8:16 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:16 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Maureen Mirand to operate a short-term at 4884 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that a site plan from above is posted that makes the boundaries clear to guests.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Stephen DeGennaro at 4718 East Lake Road

Opened at 8:23 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:23 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Stephen DeGennaro to operate a short-term at 4718 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

The property is held by Argyle LLC. 

 

Public hearing for applicant Ted Murray at 5593 St. Rt. 89

Opened at 8:25 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:26 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Ted Murray to operate a short-term at 5593 St. Rt. 89 until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Eric Riegel at 5383 St. Rt. 89

Opened at 8:30 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:30 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Eric Riegel to operate a short-term at 5383 St. Rt. 89 until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Michael Foster and Kristy Curtin at 4864 St. Rt. 89

Opened at 8:32 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:32 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Michael Foster and Kristy Curtin to operate a short-term at 4864 St. Rt. 89until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Björkman, second by Long, approved 5-0.

The property is held by Sweet Pineapple LLC. 

 

Public hearing for applicant Melissa and Aaron Stevens at 4608 East Lake Road

Opened at 8:36pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:36 pm  Motion by Brandow, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Melissa and Aaron Stevens to operate a short-term at 4608 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that a site plan is posted that makes the boundaries clear to guests.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

The property is held by Stevens Red, LLC

 

Public hearing for applicant Maria & David O’Connor at 4622 St. Rt. 89

Opened at 8:45 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:45 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Maria & David O’Connor to operate a short-term at 4622 St. Rt. 89until January 30, 2024.

 

Public hearing for applicant Mark and Kathy Lott at 4479 St. Rt. 89

Opened at 8:48 pm.   

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:48 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Mark and Kathy Lott to operate a short-term at 4479 St. Rt. 89 until January 30, 2024 on the condition that parking is limited to two spaces.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

The property is held by Kindred Estates.

 

To date, 55 permits have been issued. 

On Cayuga Lake, 16 permits plus five owner-occupied or supervised. The limit for the future is 15. 

On Seneca Lake, 30 permits plus four owner-occupied or supervised. The limit for the future is 19.

 

Tim Dorn has found that many renters drive SUVs and trucks, so the dimensions in 315.4 (A) and 315.3 (B) of the code, 8x18, feet are too small. For the next revision of the code, change the width to 9 ft, require that they be marked clearly and that guests not onload in the road. 

 

Adjourn 9:07 Moved by Long, Second Lont. Approved 5-0

Varick Planning Board Minutes February 23, 2023

Varick Planning Board

February 23, 2023

Present: Cindy Lont, Lauren Burling, Frankie Long, Seth Brandow, Thomas Björkman (Secretary, presiding). Absent: Linda Mastellar (chair.). One vacancy.

Guests: Leo Lin, Walt Wolverton, Catherine McCracken, Lisa Kelsey, Lindsay Bolton, Susan Ottenweller, Barbara and Paul Nearpass.

Called to order at 7:01 pm

Minutes for January 26, 2022

Accept minutes. Moved by Lont, Second by Burling. Approved 5-0.

General public comment.

None

Short term Rentals

Public hearings were held on 12 applications for short-term rental permits.

 

Public hearing for applicant Catherine McCracken at 4909 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:03 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:04 pm  Motion by Long, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Catherine McCracken to operate a short-term at 4909 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that parking is limited to four spaces.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Jason and Ashley Motter at 4650 Locust Lane

Opened at 7:08 pm.  

Comments:  Guests often leave dogs alone for the day and they bark incessantly. The owner-contact has been unresponsive to calls when there is a problem. 

 

Closed at 7:11 pm  Motion by Burling, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Jason and Ashley Motter to operate a short-term at 4650 Locust Lane until January 30, 2024 on the condition that parking is limited to three spaces  and that the written instructions to guests emphasize the rules regarding dogs and smoke from the firepit.

Moved by Burling, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Aaron Teichner at 5342 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:20 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:20 pm  Motion by Lont, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Tabled pending inspection report.

Motion to table by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 4-1.

 

Public hearing for applicant Sergey and Julie Katsev at 5338 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:25 pm.  

Comments:  Full recycling container is left out all week.

Closed at 7:26 pm  Motion by Long, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Sergey and Julie Katsev to operate a short-term at 5338 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that parking is limited to three spaces and that a covered recycling container is provided.

Moved by Long, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Vinket Realty at 4887 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:29 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:29 pm  Motion by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0

Tabled pending identification of owner and submission of a site plan with property boundaries.

Motion to table by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Vinket Realty at 4805 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:36 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:37 pm  Motion by Burling, second by Long, approved 5-0

Tabled pending identification of owner and submission of a site plan with property boundaries. Noted that this property will be limited to four parking spaces.

Motion to table by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Eric Terlouw at 5638 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:39 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:39 pm  Motion by Burling, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Eric Terlouw to operate a short-term at 5638 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Burling, second by Long, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Gene and Kate Tolomeo at 5626 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:40 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:40 pm  Motion by Lont, second by Burling, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Gene and Kate Tolomeo to operate a short-term t 5626 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

 

Public hearing for applicant W. Glenn Hudson at 5501 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:42 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:42 pm  Motion by Burling, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to W. Glenn Hudson to operate a short-term at 5501 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that parking is limited to four spaces.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Lester and Anna Horst at 5196 Route 89

Opened at 7:44 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:44 pm  Motion by Brandow, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Lester and Anna Horst to operate a short-term at 5196 Route 89 until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Burling, second by Lont, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Danko Holdings at 4525 Route 89

Opened at 7:46 pm.  

Comments:  Neighbors Nearpass had several concerns

·      Speakers on dock are too loud and often left playing with nobody there.

·      The septic overloads causing the lawn to seep what is presumably sewage

·      Trash is left out all week. Pickup day is Friday. Trash should be put out Thursday evening.

·      The fire pit on the beach often produces smoke that impairs neighbors, especially the southwest wind.

·      The property is a flag lot, which is unclear to guests who often trespass on neighboring front yards.

·      The house appears to host more guests that is allowed, with the undesirable effects of a party house.

Closed at 7:52 pm  Motion by Burling, second by Long, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Danko Holdings to operate a short-term at 4525 Route 89 until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the site plan provided to guests makes the property boundaries obvious, that evidence that the septic system can handle ten guests be provided, and that the instructions to guests emphasize the restrictions on noise, smoke and trash.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Cayuga Bell (Cissy LeBlanc) at 4519B Route 89

Opened at 7:55 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:57 pm  Motion by Lont, second by Burling, approved 5-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Cayuga Bell (Cissy LeBlanc) to operate a short-term at 4519B Route 89 until January 30, 2024.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 5-0.

 

 

Hayssen Lot line move

The board accepted an application for a lot line move between parcel 05-1-62.21 and parcel 05-1-74. It moves the north line about 22 feet, moving 0.131 acres from parcel 05-1-74 to parcel 05-1-62.21.

 

The applicants provided an application, Agricultural Data Statement, preliminary plat and fee. The board received a short Environmental Assessment Form.

The board determines that this is an unlisted action under the State Environmental Review act.

The application will be submitted to the county planning board.

 

Moved by Brandow, Second by Long. Approved 5-0.

 

Adjournment.

Moved by Burling, second by Long , approved 5-0. Adjourned at 8:22 pm