Planning Board - Regular Meeting

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Okay. All right. Good evening. Welcome to the town of Relville Planning Board meeting for March 19th, 2026. I'd like to start the meeting off by reciting the pledge. The flag of the flag United States of America to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God indivisible.

Thank you. All right. Now commence the meeting. Um basically have three things on our meeting tonight. Approve the uh March 5th meeting minutes. Um centerline communication special use permit and the um Welsh land annexation and then we will adjourn. Um has everyone had a chance to review the March 5th minutes? Yes. Any changes? Okay. Then I'll accept a motion to approve the March 5th meeting minutes. Make a motion. Motion by Dominic. Second by Dorothia. All in favor? I I abain.

Abstain. Okay. Okay. Laura abstains as well. Opposed. None. Motion carried. All right. So, now we'll be uh center line communications. Sure. If you want to come up and just kind of give us a run through on what you're we have your application in the process, but if you can let the board know. And how you doing tonight? Good. Good. here. Sure. Sure. Yeah. Yeah.

Okay. I'm Martha Gra with Communications representing AT&T. Um we're applying for a special use permit to swap out the mounts, the existing mounts, new mounts, and adding three new antennas to the existing facility. Um the footprint, it won't be expanded, won't be touched, and the height won't be extended either. So, a swap and additional Okay. equipment application. Does it visually change anything? I mean to the canopy or anything like that? Will people notice any difference or is it pretty much look the same? Um pretty much look the same. There will be a small antenna. Right now there's two antennas. We're going to add a small antenna between the two. Okay.

Um you would probably notice that. Okay. Possibly. But Okay. All right. um just to know the record of what what changes and what doesn't. Uh we have your application and I see in your packet of information here um you did supply us with the checks. Yes. So that's good as well. Um one thing to point out since this is another time the new new antenna would be painted to match and it would have the socks and the branching. Okay. So you probably wouldn't see it. I mean, you might notice a difference, but okay, tree. Yeah, it just, you know, in there. So,

we come across these a lot. So, it's like every things get changed, they get changed, and like at some point you just wonder when will it look different? And that's probably okay, too. It just was, you know, something that come up, right? So, okay, good. Um looking for

and maybe just for the board's clarity, this is an eligible facilities request again because we're and we're no stranger to that. I think this exact applicant's been here a few times where uh unfortunately the board's powers limited by federal law where the language is we shall approve the request. However, we still have to go through our special use permit and our standard here is uh we're determining whether it shall be approved so long as the tower does not the application does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the tower. So just for everyone's keep in the back of their mind to review this.

Okay. Um the applicant information it's AT&T Mobility authorized agent for AT&T. Um 7 they're based in in 750 West Street, West Bridgewater, Mass. represented in this case by Martha Grady Sandline Communications. Um, same address, 750 West Center Street, um, Rest Bridgewater, Mass. Um, do you have anything because on the application it says if the application is not the owner, applicant must submit documentation demonstrating that he has proper legal authority to appro proceed. And you've done this before.

Um, so we didn't know if you had something, you know, stating that you were authorized to be on the lease. If you have it, you can give it to us. That'd be great. Okay. I can I email it to you? Sure. Yeah. Yeah. Later. Okay. Absolutely. I have letters of authorization um for American Tower and then also for

Okay, good. Well, then we can just put it in the file. That's perfect. Um so where this is changing um it's the American Tower the Kerry Institute for Global Good. So forever all local um we know this. Now, this has a different has Atlanta, Georgia on here. Is this their This could be an address for the Kerry Institute, but that's probably not where it's happening if it's on the top of the hill over here for So, we have an address. I just noticed this. Um, so that

is this the address for the car to the mailing address for them? Okay. I don't know if that was the location. That's the address now that it's Hilltown Comics. I thought that probably been transferred.

I don't know. We We have here that their address is in Atlanta post office box Atlanta, Georgia. I just want to clarify that it wasn't the address, you know, locally here. Um relationship to the applicant. Um authorized agent for all parties. Okay. Here we go. So, physical address of the property 109 Stonecrop Road, uh, tax map number 136-1 31.12. So, um, there are no roads on the near the proposed projects. There's no streets, no new streets. Uh, does the property fall within 500 ft of munitional boundary, county highway, state highway, or county, state park, or recreation area pursuant to general municipal law 239? No. Uh, identify property features, land cover, waterways, nonappical. Um, there's no easements. Um, proposed project and detailed um description is commercial property. And description of the project is remove three mounts and install three mounts. Install three antennas to existing cell tower. The height of the tower will remain the same as well as the footprint to the ground. All right. So we have maps here. Does anyone want to review the maps here? We got one copy of the map here first. Yeah. So, looks like we should should have lot lines on it. Um, approximate lot measurements, um, existing and proposed street access

ways and proposed roadway connections with adjoining parcels. I think these ones don't always have the contour lines and that's okay. Okay. So, it doesn't go through our same um process as like a subdivision. Okay. All right.

On the Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So I'll continue reading here The planning board will review the proposed project with the applicant, discuss problems, requirements, and generally what might occur during formal consideration. The determinations and recommendations made by such a conference are informal and non-binding and may be later altered by the planning board upon formal review. References for when made to the full zoning and subdivision regulations of the town of Winslerville for a complete review of the applicable law and regulations, copies of which may be seen at the rental wheel town hall or may be purchased for a small fee. I understand the planning board may require additional information for accepting or taking any further action on this application. We have your your 250 here for the application. Um the plending board may assistance from any department, agency or employee of the town for assistance or required subdivision submission by the application of information and plans to tower committees. Um the planning board may hire engineers, consultants or attorneys to assist in respect to the application the planning board discretion and require for such and to establish an escrow for that purpose. So we could have a signed application now. I think

is it signed? It's not signed right now. No, we have signed. Yeah. So if you want to Yes.

Sure. Okay, that's fine. Sorry about that. Okay. So, everything was complete. We can move on to the um seeker form um part one. Everything good on the map. Okay. Any questions? Anything good? So I will read the short environmental assessment form um part one. Um the applicant or project sponsor is responsible for completing part one. Um responses become part of the application for approval or funding and are subject to public review and may be subject to further verification. um complete base one information possible in or investigate would need to be full to respond to any item. Please answer as thoroughly as possible based on the current information. So again the project and sponsor is new singular AT&T um actions in Wlerville 109 Stone Crop Road. Uh brief description of the proposed actions, remove three antenna mounts, install three mounts, and install three antennas. Uh name of applicant sponsored again, Martha Grady is agent. Um 750 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, Mass. So now we'll get into the nuts and bolts of it. Does the proposed action only involve the legislation's adoption of a

planned local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? No. Does the proposed action require permit, approval or funding from any other government agency? Um, yes. And that would be the planning board. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action less than one acre. Check all land uses that occur on in adjoining or near the proposed action uh rural non-aggriculture. Is the proposed action a permitted use under zoning regulations? Yes. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? Yes. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing build or natural landscape? Yes. Is the site of the proposed action in or does it adjoin a state listed critical environmental area? No. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? No. Are transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? No. Are any pedestrians, accommodations, or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? No. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state's energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe features and technologies. Yes. Um, see does action meet?

It has to meet the meet.

Okay. All right. Good. This will the act will the proposed action connect to an existing private uh water public water supply? No. Will the proposed action connect to an existing wastewater utilities? No. Does the project site contain or is it substantially contiguous to a building, archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places or have been determined by the Commissioner of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, Historic Preservation to be eligible for the listing on the state register of Historic Places? Yes. Is the project site or any portion of it located in adjacent to an area designated for sensitive or archeological sites in New York State historic preservation office archetype architectural site inventory? No. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action or lands adjoining to the proposed action contain wetlands or other water bodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? No. Would the proposed action physically alter or encroach any existing wet lands or water bodies? No. Is the typical habitat types that occur on or likely to be found on the projected site? Check all that apply. Forest is checked. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animals or associated habitats listed by the state or federal government as threatened or endangered? No. Is the project site located in the 100red-year flood plane? No. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge either from point or non-point resources? No. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? No. Will the storm water discharge be directed to establish

conveyance systems, runoff or storm drains? No. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impounding of water or other liquids uh i.e. retention ponds, waste lagoons, dams? No. Has the site of the proposed action or aing property been the location of an inactive or closed solid waste management facility? No. Has the site of the proposed action or adjoining property been the subject of remediation? No. And the applicant has signed off on all the information that she has given us. Any questions?

No. Okay. Um, we typically don't do part three. Now I need to I'm going to come Okay, I will now accept a motion for the town of Renville Planning Board to be designated as lead agency. Motion motion by Anna. Second. Second by Carol. All in favor? I

oppose. None. Motion carried. All right. So, now we can move on to part two of the short form, environmental impact form. Uh, will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? No. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use of intensity use of the land? No. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the distant community? No. Will the proposed action have an environ impact on an environmental characteristics that cause the establishment of a critical environmental area? No. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or will affect infrastructure for mass transit bikes or waterways? No. Walkways. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonable available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? No. Will the proposed action impact the existing public water supplies? No. Um public private wastewater treatment utilities? No. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural, and aesthetic resources? No. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources, wetlands, water bodies, groundwater, air quality, flora, and fauna? No. Will the action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding, or drainage problems? No. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resource of human health?

So I will now accept a motion that for the reasons stated in the notice of determination a certificates of negative declaration be made. Motion motion by Laura. Second by Dorothia. All in favor? Opposed? None. Motion carries. Okay. Yeah, we're not not on County Road. Yeah, the applicant checked no on that GML 239.

Okay. All right, we're ready for potential public hearing. Yep. Okay. Um, so can you Our next meeting will be uh in April. Second. Is that um public hearing? Yeah. Would you need time more time to get the information out or should it be later? Uh, April 16th.

April 16th. Yeah, that would give time for the stuff to come back. Uh, and, you know, and give more time. So, that that probably makes sense. Okay. All right. So, I will now accept a motion to schedule a public hearing for Santa Communication special use permit on 4:16 at 7 p.m. Make a motion. Motion by Dominic. Second. Second by Anna. All in favor? Oppos? None. Motion carried. Good. Any questions about anything? Okay. I will work with you again.

But I'm not here on April 16th. Okay. Does anyone else have a feeling for I'll be here. Okay. Yeah, we should be good then. Cool. Thank you. Good. Do you have any questions for us? No, I'm set. Thank you. All right. We'll see you then. Claire and we'll get everything worked out. So, all right. Thank you. Okay. The next thing on our agenda is the Bo Welsh land. So, if you want to come up, Bo, and just give us a call. Yeah. James. Oh, James. Okay. Okay. So, just give us an overview what you'd like to do, James.

Uh, she needs to sell land. I just want to buy land and attach it to mine. So, no more houses going. Okay. Who's the Who's she? Is that a neighbor? Kim. Her name's on the paper. They give you guys maps, too, and stuff. Actually, Tim has paper. Okay. I did the application. It was pretty vague application, but I did the best we could do on it. So, your property like a joint. Sure. Yeah. I have 78 or 7 acres and I'm buying 10.1 from her. Yeah, she has 20 20.4.

I drew a map on cab. Obviously, I don't have a survey yet. Yeah. Yeah. So, she paperwork for us. Okay. we have. So, just for clarity, no new lots are being created, right? It's just you're absorbing a bit of hers and moving the property, right?

So, this is a pre-application on a boundary line adjustment. Okay. He said he had brought some maps in. Do we have any maps or anything? Yes. Okay. I'm in contract on it, too. So, I don't know how much longer this is going to be with you guys, but I'd like to close as soon as I could. You know, I'm waiting for the title search, so it'll probably be another like two weeks. Okay. But I've been dealing with this for like three or four weeks trying to get in here. So,

yeah. Well, we found one mistake and thank you because of this. So, we corrected that. So, I apologize for any delays and getting into it. So, does that decision affect the closing? Yeah, it's uh contingent. Um, you know, you have to have town approval. Otherwise, it have to be subdivision. Yeah. So, it's either going to be the lot line adjustment or subdivision. Otherwise, it'll just be Yeah. I won't do it subdivision because then you got to pay more tax and there's no reason for it. I'm just making two more lines. That's a What's our timeline? something these don't need public hearings. Okay. But we have to make sure that the application and kind of the mapping meets criteria

the criteria that's Yeah. Yeah. So these are a lesser burden than the typical subdivisions and that's what our code 190-8 boundary line change that's what it sets forth. Boundary line change land annexation lot line adjustment all mean the same thing. Okay.

So maybe just for everyone's benefit while we wait for the paperwork here. Uh the simultaneous division and transfer of land between adjacent property owners shall not be considered a subdivision and shall be exempt from certain requirements of this chapter provided the division does not create a new lot and otherwise complies with all setbacks. We'll determine that this does on the map. So the procedure for this, the applicant is supposed to submit a sketch plan showing the proposed division and transfer and some draft deeds that you're going to file in connection with the I have a copy of my deed.

But is that that won't be the updated one that'll be filed with the closing? Oh, yeah. After the closing. Yeah. Yeah. So you you'll get that from the closing attorneys and you'll just send us a copy. So, you're here to do a pre-application conference where we're just going to look at your map and tell you what needs to be on it. And then at that point, the board will be free to act after we get a proper map back. Again, no public hearing required. Do we need some sort of I'm sorry to interrupt. Um, documentation from the other owner.

Yeah, we can't unilaterally change people's property lines. So, we'll see if she did she sign the application as well. I don't think there was a spot for I don't know. It was like you gave it to me. It was like five questions. Know which application he needs to fill out. Yeah, they didn't know. Probably the lot line application or the land application, but we will need her to at least sign or acknowledge that you are able to do this. Otherwise, people would just take their neighbors land. Yeah. I mean, obviously, we're going through the lawyer. Yeah. No, I I get it.

The map I drew, we gives all the coordinates, all the footage. Then I'm obviously getting that surveyed as well. So it's Carla Roland. That's the mother. Um Kim is her daughter and she's the executive of the estate

and she's I'm trying to rush it because she's it would help her to get this done. Where did we get this application from? That one is pretty old. That's why I had to ask Tim, right,

if he'd get it updated. I have two forms here that has a sketch plan application and a land annexation application, but um believe he should be filling out because that's linked a lot more detail as to who is you want me to read the requirements. Do you want to see these? We should we should give him the land annexation application. need a uh did you fill that one out or just I was here a few times for he needs a site visit. Yes. Yep. Yes. I think

and then we have Yeah, there's one a four page which says land annation on it. Okay, I have that. Claire, could you give um the applicant another site visit for the individual that's selling it to? I think that's what we Yes, he can go on. Oh, so be two site visits. Yeah. One for him and one for um the individual that's okay selling him the land.

Okay, I'll have to get that.

No worries. You know, I I could briefly just outline what our procedure is. So that you're going to fill out this land annexation application, the longer version here, and that basically has everything that the plane award is looking for. You go to page three of the application if you have it in front of you. This is this lists what needs to be on your sketchbook to submit to us. And so long as all of that information is identified on there, then you'll be compliant with the town's land annexation requirements and the board will be prepared to add that.

So that sketch with the footage and all the coordinates heading west, east, south, north, we need a little bit more. Do we need a little more detail like setbacks? requirements are on that page and that's that's what we're bound by.

But if you're getting it surveyed, it should be it. Yeah, that probably won't be till after closing unless you guys need it before closing because getting that surveyor is pretty tough practically. How are you going to do it after closing? Um because we have it in the contract. my wire. Okay. So, do you have any ma any additional mapping in there? Just to be clear, the board doesn't need it to be fully surveyed for a lot line change. That's what I read.

Yeah. So, we can go off this if you potentially if the board deems it's fit if you add some of this additional information drawn to scale. So, that's that's the overview of it. And this is very clear what you have on there. We just need more on it. Okay. And the proposed deeds just whenever your real estate attorneys get that going. So after proposing though, right?

Can you share the draft ones with us because that's what the you'll see on the updated application it says that. Can you email the stuff over instead of dropping it off or I can I email to you? I want to say yes, but I think do we require a I think we require I mean you can email it so you get it here but then we will need a copy of it for Okay. She'll come to the next meeting too. Yeah, sure. Sure. All right. Well, yeah. So, page three, you know,

um, you know, get everything on there. We should be in in good shape. And if we don't need a public hearing, we can do this if he Yeah. assuming only by not not prejudging it but assuming everything's complied with and you submit everything the board will be in a position to act on it okay at the next meeting which is April set that be the last time all go if all goes well does that give you enough time to get everything you need I can't no well that's clear that up so good okay all right Any other questions? No, that's it.

All right. Thank you very much for your time. Okay. I can make a copy of this.

Okay. I will now um No. Okay. All right. I will now accept a motion to adjourn the meeting. Make a motion. Motion by Laura. Second by Anna. All in favor? I oppose. None. Motion carried. Thank you. Motion. It makes up for what I do every night. down.

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