Planning Board – July 2025
CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD July 9, 2025
The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Ron Miller, Mary Howard, Jesse Cutaia, and Tom Jantzen.
After review of the June 11, 2025 minutes, motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the minutes. All in favor. So carried.
Motion was made by Jesse Cutaia, seconded by Mary Howard, to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing for Josephine Barraco, in continuation from the June 11, 2025 meeting. All in favor. So carried. Josephine Barraco, 1429 State Route 9, Tax ID #191.4-2-28.4 & 191.4-2-27, represented by Attorney Amanda Miller, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision, located at the corner of State Route 9 and Quail Lane. The existing lot is 7.5535 acres. The Minor Subdivision would create two lots which would be 1 acres each. Neighbor Rick Martin had previously presented Deed Restrictions from the original subdivision by BB & J Corporation. Attorney Amanda Miller clarified how some of the subdivided lots had covenants and restrictions, however the Barraco parcel does not have restrictions. Amanda Miller also presented Title Report showing there are no restrictions to the subject property. Motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jesse Cutaia, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting. All in favor. So carried. Larry Saulpaugh requested the letter of approval from the Columbia County Department of Health. Driveway permits from the Clermont Highway Department are also needed. SEQRA was read by Mary Howard. Motion for a Negative Declaration was made by Tom Jantzen, seconded by Jennifer Phillips. All in favor. So carried. Motion to approve a 2 lot subdivision was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, contingent on the following mitigating factors:
1) Letter of Approval from the Columbia County Health Department
2) Driveway Permits from the Clermont Highway Department
3) Descriptions for the new Deeds
All in favor. So carried.
With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.
Respectfully submitted, Desiree M. Webber, Secretary