MEMBERS PRESENT included: Chairman, Scott Allen, Tom Ferreri, Mert Bartels, Brian Gagne, Tom Morrison, Howard Jordan, Councilman Bill Hammond, MRB Agent Pat Nicoletta and Mike Simon and CEO Mario Fioravanti.  Absent was Member Doug Allen.

Chairman, Scott Allen, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

BRIEF DISCUSSION

Murphy / Mining Permit / Daansen and Macedon Center Rds / Town Board Referral
Present to address the board was Bob Murphy and Bob Johnson.  Bob Johnson explained that the application is for a mining permit located in an AR-40 zone on a property of 38.8 acres.  The mining area was outlined on a map shown to the board and is 18.8 acres of the larger parcel.  The entrance has moved to the West from the previous application due to the contours.  Moving the entrance would mean less grading and fewer disturbances on the East Side of the parcel.  The entrance will also be gated.  The board referred to section 135-173 on the application compliance for this permit and determined that it all seemed to be in order.  Bob Johnson stated that no drainage should be effected on the east of the parcel.  DEC has already been contacted and a letter is included.  Requested operating hours are 7:00am - 7:00pm with no Sundays or Holidays.  The entrance will be a dust free construction for the first 200' and visual and noise control from the east will be established.  The houses located in this area will have no line of sight of the mine.  The closest house would be at least 300' from the top of the topsoil bank and any excavating would be an additional 300' away.  Bob Johnson stated that one of the neighboring houses has concerns about the well/spring that is located on the property being reviewed but used by his residence.  Bob Johnson stated that this should not be effected at all, the pit floor is at least 600' away and the spring is at an elevation of 470'.  Bob Johnson stated that some concerns were heard about the traffic this pit will cause.  He stated that he did not see how this would be an issue because of the existing pits that are not operating currently.  The topsoil is to be stockpiled and temporarily grassed.  It will eventually be used for reclamation of the mine area.  Bob Johnson stated that DEC is taking the lead agency on this project.  Bob Johnson also stated that the slopes would be three and one finished with a 10' base and a 30' slope to control run off.  The town engineer report will be submitted for town board review and the Town Board will also hold a public hearing on this application.  Scott Allen suggested that an independent lab test the well prior to any activity on the property to protect the applicant.  Bob Murphy stated that this was already in process.  A motion was made by Tom Ferreri to give a positive referral to the town board on the revised plan pending all DEC required approvals, seconded by Brian Gagne, all in favor.

Gananda Partnership / Hance Rd / Section 1 - 43 Lot Subdivision and Site Plan
Paul Schreiner was present to address the board with the first section of this application.  The original application is for 102 lots.  Paul explained that section one would be the 43 lots on the Northern half of this parcel.  He stated that one of the major changes is the removal of the cul-de-sac.  This is to be replaced with a stub road and will eventually finish in Walworth.  Paul stated that this should resolve the problem in this area with the hillside.  He also stated that the planted berm along the existing residences on Hance Rd would extend the entire length.  Paul stated that this end of the project would be on gravity sewer.  Paul also stated that the road to the South would be shorter due to the wetlands and wooded area.  Paul stated that it is the intention of the applicant to install the berm behind the existing Hance Rd residences and the retention pond with this phase.  Paul stated that a swale would be constructed for phase 1 and any storm water from the project would be moved to the south and any drainage from East to West would be caught by the swale.  The storm sewer would be constructed during future phases. Scott stated that the pond must not be designed yet because the final design details are not shown.  Tom Morrison asked about erosion control for the drainage ditch.  Paul stated that check dams could be provided.  A site walk was scheduled for Monday, May 7th at 6pm and any residence were invited to join the board and Paul at the site.  Dick Roets and any Town Board members will be invited to attend.  A public hearing is scheduled for May 14th.

ZBA REFERRALS

Daniel and Linda Conant / 2103 Barnes Rd / Area Variance - Section 135-61-d-2 and 135-61-d-3 / would like to build a 60'x156' pole barn
No concerns.

OTHER PERTINENT BUSINESS

Bill Hammond asked about the VanHout special use permit.  He stated that it was referred back to the Planning Board by the Town Board at their last meeting.

Pat Nicoletta of MRB thanked the board for his time with them.

MINUTES

Due to lack of planning board members for approval, the minutes dated March 26, 2001 and April 9, 2001 will be reviewed on May 14, 2001.

ADJOURNED

Minutes by Jennifer Habecker