Meeting called to order at 7:02 PM. Members present were Linda, Tom,
Rich, Dave, Barry, and Hershey.
Rich, Dave, Barry, and Hershey.
Rick McCullough submitted a sheet with permits issued for the month of
March. He also reported that there are a few pending that need variances. He
submitted a question about how to handle a neighbor complaint concerning a
bothersome light glare.
March. He also reported that there are a few pending that need variances. He
submitted a question about how to handle a neighbor complaint concerning a
bothersome light glare.
Minutes for last meeting (3/24/16) were submitted by David Kidd and
reviewed. Hershey motioned to accept, Rich seconded all members who were
present at that meeting approved.
reviewed. Hershey motioned to accept, Rich seconded all members who were
present at that meeting approved.
We were informed by Linda that the Town Board adopted the new Zoning
Code for the depot at their April 5 meeting.
Code for the depot at their April 5 meeting.
Sarah Haws presented a map showing a parcel of land that she and her
husband Tim would like to purchase. The problem is access – 100’ frontage is
necessary but not available at this time. She is going to try to resolve the
problem with the seller and also approach other neighbors about possible
access.
husband Tim would like to purchase. The problem is access – 100’ frontage is
necessary but not available at this time. She is going to try to resolve the
problem with the seller and also approach other neighbors about possible
access.
Jim Somerville and Scott Ditzell approached the board with a
subdivision problem. Jim had a parcel of land approximately 65+ acres and sold
the tillable portion to Bruce Mayberry in 2012. This created a subdivision sale
which was done without PB approval. Jim was unaware of the requirement and his
lawyer did not inform him concerning subdivision code. Scott wants to buy the
remaining property, but the access lane is only 30’ and needs to be 100’ of
frontage according to current code. We suggested that an additional section of
70’ be purchased from the new owner. We also said we would look into other
possible resolutions to the problem.
subdivision problem. Jim had a parcel of land approximately 65+ acres and sold
the tillable portion to Bruce Mayberry in 2012. This created a subdivision sale
which was done without PB approval. Jim was unaware of the requirement and his
lawyer did not inform him concerning subdivision code. Scott wants to buy the
remaining property, but the access lane is only 30’ and needs to be 100’ of
frontage according to current code. We suggested that an additional section of
70’ be purchased from the new owner. We also said we would look into other
possible resolutions to the problem.
This again brought up the issue of illegal subdivision. It seems there
are numerous situations where the code is being ignored or people are unaware
of it. This is a serious issue we are trying to resolve. It has been proposed
that we draft a letter to the TB that they might be aware of this problem and
contact personnel associated with land sales such as realtors, lawyers, county
officials, etc. that anyone subdividing property in Varick must follow
subdivision code regulations. The first step in forming a legal subdivision is
to present a map sketch to the PB for approval to move forward. Tom is going to
draft a letter for this purpose for us to review.
are numerous situations where the code is being ignored or people are unaware
of it. This is a serious issue we are trying to resolve. It has been proposed
that we draft a letter to the TB that they might be aware of this problem and
contact personnel associated with land sales such as realtors, lawyers, county
officials, etc. that anyone subdividing property in Varick must follow
subdivision code regulations. The first step in forming a legal subdivision is
to present a map sketch to the PB for approval to move forward. Tom is going to
draft a letter for this purpose for us to review.
Meeting adjourned at 8:56 – motion made by Hershey, second by Dave.
Next meeting will be May 26.
Next meeting will be May 26.
Respectfully submitted,
Barry Somerville, secretary