TOWN OF STANFORD 

PLANNING BOARD 

MEETING OF 1-25-12 

 

PRESENT: 

Robert R. Butts, Chair 

Gerry Fernandez 

James Fouts 

Thomas Angell 

John Royall 

Gary Lovett 

 

Mr. Butts called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

 

HEWITT/ WEINDLING LOT LINE ALTERATION AND MINOR 
SUBDIVISION- 

Mr. Butts opened the public hearing. Mr. Houston presented two affidavits 
of publication of the hearing notices for lot line alteration and minor 
subdivision at 655 Bangall Amenia Road. With no comments from the 
public, Mr. Angell moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Fernandez 
seconded. All in favor: Unanimous. Motion carried. 

 

BUSINESS: 

 

HEWITT-WEINDLING LOT LINE ALTERATION AND MINOR 
SUBDIVISION- 

Mr. Angell inquired if Mr. Clouser has seen the final plans. Mr. Houston 
explained that the only changes that have been made since Mr. Clouser saw 
the plans are the addition of notes that Mr. Clouser suggested. Mr. Butts 
commented that he spoke with Mr. Clouser earlier that day and that he 
approves of the plans. 

 

Mr. Angell moved to approve the application for lot line alteration and 
minor subdivision. Mr. Royall seconded. Discussion: Mr. Houston noted 
that he has not yet received a letter from the county highway department 
regarding location of the driveway. Mr. Angell amended his motion to 


approve the application for lot line alteration and minor subdivision 
conditional upon receipt of approval from the County Highway Department 
on driveway location. Mr. Royall seconded the amended motion. All in 
favor: Unanimous. Motion carried. 

 

WEINSTEIN PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE- 

Ms. Weinstein explained that she owns three properties and would like to 
alter the lot lines so that the smaller parcel becomes 5+ acres. She noted that 
moving the lot line will reduce road frontage from 146’ to approximately 
100’. The Board recognized that the lot line alteration would create a lot that 
is conforming in acreage, where it currently is not, but that it would increase 
the nonconformity of the lot with respect to the frontage. Mr. Butts noted 
that the proposed changes will require variances from the ZBA. 

 

Ms. Weinstein explained that the current shared driveway portion has no 
access or maintenance agreement. Mr. Angell explained that this will have to 
be submitted as part of the application. Mr. Butts offered to supply Ms. 
Weinstein with a standard legal format to reduce associated attorney’s fees. 

 

Mr. Angell explained that the applicant should get a survey done, submit the 
application, and then the Planning Board can refer the application to the 
ZBA for any needed variances. 

 

COLLINS SUBDIVISION- 

Mr. Butts recused himself from the application and Mr. Royall resumed as 
acting Chair. Ms. Collins explained that her application is for a subdivision 
of her 15+ acre lot, as she is unable to sell with the full 15 acres. She would 
like to divide the parcel into (1) 5.48 acre lot, and (1) 10.04 acre lot, as she 
has a purchaser for the house on a 5 acre lot. She explained that the 
remaining 10 acre lot can only have one house because of topography. 

 

Ms. Collins explained that the configuration she proposes will have 100 feet 
of frontage, whereas flag lot specifications have a limit of 48 feet of 
frontage. She feels that the proposed subdivision fulfills the intent of the 
Master Plan, and believes that she should not have to seek variance 
approvals from the ZBA. She added that she does not want to have to cut 
trees for a new access layout. Mr. Fernandez commented that he feels 
maintaining existing trees is very important. Ms. Collins asked that the 


Board approve the proposed subdivision without seeking variances from the 
ZBA, as she is not sure how long her buyer will wait for approval. 

 

Following discussion, Mr. Fouts stated that the Board will need to refer the 
application to the ZBA for variances. Mr. Angell added that they will need 
to refer the application to Mr. Clouser for review. Mr. Angell moved to 
classify the application as a minor subdivision. Mr. Fouts seconded. All in 
favor: Unanimous. Motion carried. 

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS: 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 

The Board reviewed the minutes of 11/16/2011. Mr. Angell moved to 
approve as written. Mr. Fouts seconded. All in favor: Unanimous. Motion 
carried. The Board reviewed the minutes of 12/14/2011. Amendment was 
made. Mr. Fernandez moved to approve as amended. Mr. Lovett seconded. 
All in favor: Mr. Butts, Mr. Royall, Mr. Fernandez, Mr. Lovett, Mr. Fouts. 
Abstained: Mr. Angell. Motion carried. 

 

DARLING MINE LETTER FROM DEC- 

Mr. Butts explained that the Board has received a memo from Supervisor 
Stern asking for advice on the Lead Agency Coordination Request for the 
Darling Mine permit application. He suggested drafting a letter to the Town 
Board explaining that the Planning Board would like copies of SEQR 
documents and have a chance to comment, and to recommend considering 
trail access. The Board reviewed a map of the proposed mining expansion. 
Mr. Lovett moved to accept Mr. Butts’ suggestion. Mr. Angell seconded. All 
in favor: Unanimous. Motion carried. 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:50pm. 

 

 

Submitted By: _______________________________________ 

 

 Michelle Turck, Planning Board Secretary 

 

 


 

Approved By: ________________________________________ 

 Robert Butts, Chair