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Planning Board – April 2026

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD
April 8, 2026

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall.  Those in attendance were Jennifer Phillips, Ron Miller, Jessie Cutaia, Tom Jantzen, Mary Howard, and Nathan Hempel.  In the absence of Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard served as Chair.

After review of the March 11, 2026 minutes, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to approve the minutes.
All in favor.  So carried.

Nicolas Suarez, 32 Cemetery Road, came before the Board seeking a Site Plan approval for conducting business as Alma’s Tacos.  Discussion included hours of operation, parking, lighting, and signage.  The Board referred the Applicant to the ZBA for information on zoning allowance.  The Applicant will return to the May 13, 2026 meeting.

Altos Solar (formerly ELP,  Roe Jan Solar Project Solar), came before the Board seeking approval for a modification to the previously approved site plan by moving the turn around.  The turn around would have a depth of 60’, width of 15’, a radius of 35’ and leveling the ground.  Applicant will return with a revised map showing the new dimensions.  Motion to amend the site plan approval was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel.  All in favor.  So carried.                 

Phil Gellert, County Route 8, 180.2-5.111, located on County Route 8.  Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to close the regular meeting and return to the Public Hearing.  All in favor.  So carried.  The Board reviewed the new survey map.  With no further comments from the audience, motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular meeting.  Motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to deem the application complete.  All in favor.  So carried.  SEQRA was read by Mary Howard.  Motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to determine a Negative Impact.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion was made by Ron Miller, seconded by Jennifer Phillips, to approve the application as presented.  All in favor.  So carried.

Patricia Werner, 353 Nevis Road, 191.1-1-19.3, represented by Andrew Holock of Kaaterskill Associates, came before the Board seeking a Minor Subdivision.   The existing parcel is 78.82 acres.  The subdivision would be in the amount of 6.5 acres, with each new parcel in the amount of approximately 3.25 acres.  After review of the Site Plan Map, motion was made to accept the application, pending Board of Health approval and the addition of proposed driveway placement and driveway approval from the Town Highway Department.  All in favor.  So carried.  Motion was made to hold a Public Hearing at the next Planning Board meeting on May 13, 2026.  All in  favor.  So carried.

With no further business, a motion was made by Jennifer Phillips, seconded by Ron Miller, to adjourn.  All in favor.  So carried.  The meeting adjourned at 9:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary