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

 

Varick Planning Board January 26, 2023

 Present: Linda Mastellar (chair), Cindy Lont, Lauren Burling, Frankie Long, Seth Brandow

Thomas Björkman (Secretary). One vacancy. Julia Stanley (Clerk)

Guests: Short-term-rental applicants.

Called to order at 7:00 pm

Minutes for December 2022

Accept minutes with a minor correction. Moved by Brandow, Second by Burling. Approved 6-0.

General public comment.

Question what is the cap of people on short term rentals, does it include children? Answer: ten people, which include children.

If you have a property holds far more than ten, is it all right to have family gatherings of more than ten, but are limited to ten for rentals?  Yes

What is the property line, in the context of the noise ordinance.

 

Short term Rentals

Public hearings were held on 15 applications for short-term rental permits.

 

Public hearing for applicant Alan Casasanta at 4626 Willow Cove

Opened at 7:12 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:12 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Alan Casasanta to operate a short-term 4626 Willow Cove until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the rental is limited to six people, and that guest parking is limited to two vehicles.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 6-0.

 

The public hearing on the applicant Julia Vishnevsky and Alexander Zach at 5256 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:18 pm.  

Comments:  It has been rented.

Closed at 7:20 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Julia Vishnevsky and Alexander Zach to operate a short-term rental at 5256 East Lake Road. until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the firepit is moved further from neighbor if the neighbor requests it and not used when the wind carries the smoke to neighboring properties; and that the loft can accommodate four people.

Motion by Burling, second by Lont, approved 6-0

 

Public hearing for applicant ​Jesse and Kelly McNulty at 4938 East Lake Road

Opened at 7:24 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:25 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to ​Jesse and Kelly McNulty to operate a short-term 4938 East Lake Road until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the Rental is limited to eight people, and that guest parking is limited to three vehicles.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Mark and Laura Mathias at 4664 Driftwood Lane

Opened at 7:34 pm.  

Comments:  None

Closed at 7:34 pm  Motion by Lont, second by Burling, approved 6-0.

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Mark and Laura Mathias to operate a short-term rental 4664 Driftwood Lane until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the rental is limited to ten people, and four vehicles outside with additional vehicles in the garage.

Moved by Burling, second by Lont, approved 6-0

 

Public hearing for applicants Samuel Priem and Susan Zimmerman-Priem at 4646 Locust Lane

Opened at 7:44 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:45 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Burling, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Samuel Priem and Susan Zimmerman-Priem to operate a short-term 4646 Locust Lane until January 30, 2024 on the condition that guest parking is limited to two vehicles outside with any additional vehicles in the garage.

Moved by Burling, second by Brandow, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Hannah Stone and Carlos Bolanos at 4560 Sunset Bay

Opened at 7:49 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:49 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Hannah Stone and Carlos Bolanos to operate a short-term 4560 Sunset Bay until January 30, 2024 with no special conditions.

Moved by Burling, second by Lont, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Melissa Powers and Kristen Powers at 4568 Sunset Bay

Opened at 7:51 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:51 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Melissa Powers and Kristen Powers to operate a short-term 4568 Sunset Bay until January 30, 2024 with no special conditions.

Moved by Björkman, second by Burling, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Jason and Delphine Martin at 5578 Route 89

Opened at 7:54 pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 7:54 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Jason and Delphine Martin to operate a short-term 5578 Route 89 until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the rental is limited to ten people.

Moved by Björkman, second by Long, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Jaclyn Joyce at 5318 Route 89

Opened at 7:59 pm.  

Comments:  The address needs to be visible for renters as well as emergency services.

Closed at 8:04pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Jaclyn Joyce to operate a short-term 5318 Route 89 until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the address sign is compliant with emergency-services expectations.

Moved by Lont, second by Brandow, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant John and Annie Bachman at 5318 Route 89

Opened at 8:07pm.  

Comments: none

Closed at 8:07pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to John and Annie Bachman to operate a short-term 5318 Route 89 until January 30, 2024 with no special conditions.

Moved by Brandow, second by Lont, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant ​​​Neil and Lisa Olver at 5109 Route 89

Opened at 8:09pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:10pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Neil and Lisa Olver to operate a short-term 5318 Route 89 #2 until January 30, 2024 with no special conditions.

Moved by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Stephen and Jeanne Blaisdell at 4820 Route 89

Opened at 8:12pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:12pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Stephen and Jeanne Blaisdell to operate a short-term 4820 Route 89 until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the address sign is compliant with emergency-services expectations.

Moved by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant Janice DeLucia at 4699 Route 89

Opened at 8:13pm.  

Comments:  None.

Closed at 8:13 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Janice DeLucia to operate a short-term 4699 Route 89 until January 30, 2024 with no special conditions.

Moved by Lont, second by Brandow, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant ​​​ Derrick and Heather Hopkins at 4571 Route 89

Opened at 8:16pm.  

Comments:  Resident some distance away notes that there is noise and amplified music every weekend, and no response from the owner or renters. The location on the water at the bend makes noise propagate especially well.

Closed at 8:16 pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Brandow, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Derrick and Heather Hopkins to operate a short-term 4571 Route 89  until January 30, 2024 on the condition that the address sign is compliant with emergency-services expectations and that trash containers are provided. If noise continues to be a problem, that would be grounds for non-renewal.

Moved by Brandow, second by Burling, approved 6-0.

 

Public hearing for applicant ​​​Cayuga Bell and Cissy LeBlanc  at 4519 Route 89

Opened at 8:43pm.  

Comments:  Neighbors say that rental use has not been a problem for them. Neighbors ask about possibility of a variance, or having two permits for one parcel.

Closed at 8:48pm  Motion by Björkman, second by Burling, approved 6-0

Resolution. The Varick Planning Board approves issuing a Short Term Rental License to Cayuga Bell and Cissy LeBlanc to operate a short-term 4519 Route 89  until January 30, 2024 with no special conditions.

Moved by Björkman, second by Lont, approved 6-0.

A second application, for 4509 Route 89, was withdrawn, and the fee and application information will be credited to an application for a second building on the parcel at 4519 Route 89.

 

 

Olver Subdivision.

The Planning Board reviewed the long Environmental Assessment Form as part of the State Environmental Quality Assessment. We received that form in late November, 2022 with an amendment in December.

 

Section E3h of the EAF incorrectly stated that the property is not in a Scenic byway. State Route 89 is a state-designated scenic byway, the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway.

Section D2b of the EAF incorrectly stated that the property is not on the shoreline of a water body. It is on the shoreline of Cayuga Lake. This is a substantive omission inasmuch as water quality in Cayuga Lake is among the most important environmental impact to consider.

Section E2c, E2d, E2e and E2f of the EAF incorrectly stated that the soils were well drained. The applicant was allowed to amend the application to show that about 75% of the property is moderately well drained and 25% is poorly drained. This is a substantive omission given that damage from downslope water movement is a major environmental concern in this part of Varick.

 

Resolution:

For the major subdivision of Parcel 9-1-28.12, the Varick Planning Board declares itself the lead agency for environmental quality review.

The Varick Planning Board classifies the proposed action as an Unlisted action.

Upon review of the Environmental Assessment Form, the board finds that the proposed action has several potential adverse environmental impacts that can minimized if specific conditions are met.

The declaration is conditional on the following.

Because the property is on the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, any development must meet the provisions of that Scenic byway organization.

Because the development would generate domestic wastewater, the septic systems must be west of Route 89 to protect Cayuga Lake.

Because development could alter or encroach on Cayuga Lake, its beach and shoreline, any development must preserve the integrity of the shoreline and maintain enough trees so that their root systems prevent erosion of the bank, and construction should not alter the shoreline.

The Varick Planning Board makes a Conditional Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.

 

 

Moved by Björkman, Second by Burling. Approved 6-0.

 

Resolution

The Varick Planning Board conditionally approves the major subdivision of Parcel 9-1-28.12.

The subdivision is to seven parcels.

 

●      Parcel 1 is the manor house and adjacent barns and orchards.

●      Parcel 2 is farmland with connector to Rt 89 frontage

●      Parcel 3 is a former winery with a driveway to Rt. 89.

●      Parcels 4-7 are 1.4 acres straddling Rt. 89 and approximately 185 ft of road and lake frontage.

 

The subdivision was reviewed by the Seneca County Planning board which recommended approving the proposed dimensions.

 

This approval is conditional on meeting the conditions of the Conditional Negative Declaration in the State Environmental Quality Review.

 

Furthermore, whereas no subdivision of undeveloped lakeshore of comparable size have been approved previously, special attention needs to be placed on preserving this natural feature under Article IV, Section 7 F of the Subdivision Code. Public comment to the planning board has revealed this feature is highly valued by the community. Therefore trees west of St. Rt. 89 should be retained enough that erosion and flood damage are not increased and to maintain a vista that is framed by trees. To the greatest extent possible, red oaks with a diameter at breast height over six inches shall be preserved with their root protection zone. In addition, houses on the east side of parcels 4, 5, 6 and 7 should be no wider that 50 feet in the north-south dimension.

 

 

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

 

 

Adjournment.

Moved by Lont, second by Brandow, approved 5-0. Adjourned at 9:40 pm