MINUTES
Town of Johnstown Zoning Board of Appeals
2753 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095
04/06/2017 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENT: Joseph Cirillo, Vice Chairman ABSENT: Randy Siver, Chairman
Denis Wilson Ryan Fagan, Bldg Insp.
Clarence Chamberlain III
Margaret Graves
Connie MacFarland, Code Assistant
I. Call meeting to order at 6:02 pm by Vice Chairman Joseph Cirillo
II. Approve March minutes
Motion made by: Clarence Chamberlain
Seconded by: Denis Wilson
In favor: All
III. Area variance: Borrego Solar, (Robert Smullen) 200 W State St Ext., Gloversville, NY SBL# 134.-1-7
A 200’ setback is required from property lines abutting residential uses. Request variance of 150’ to accommodate solar array. (Representing Borrego Solar - C. Dean Smith, Civil Engineer, Borrego Solar)
Discussion: C. Dean Smith – introduced project to attendees. He answered questions from residents regarding noise level of transformers, berm, landscaping, etc… Also discussed decommission bond for the project. Showed location on map of proposed project, as well as surrounding properties and residences. Explained the need for a 150’ setback. Showed the location of the berm, 2 ft trees, landscaping and 8’ fence to be constructed on the perimeter of project. Clarence explained the area variance is the concern of the Zoning Board. Other issues can be brought to the Planning Board when the site plan is discussed.
Open Public Hearing at 6:21 pm
Public Comments In favor: C Dean Smith
Public Comments Opposed: None
Motion to close public hearing at 6:22 pm
Made by: Clarence Chamberlain
Second by: Denis Wilson
In favor: All
Discussion: Clarence stated that the resident affected by 150’ variance sent a letter indicating his approval of the project.
Motion to: Approve 150’ variance
Made by: Clarence Chamberlain
Seconded by: Denis Wilson
In favor: All
IV: Other Business (if any): none
V: Motion to close meeting at: 6:26 pm made by: Denis Wilson
Seconded by: Clarence Chamberlain In favor: All