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URL:https://www.townofnewhartfordny.gov/events/97127/
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SUMMARY:Planning Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TOWN OF NEW HARTFORD PLANNING BOARD MINUTESMONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026The Planning Board meeting was called to order by Chair
 Heather Mowat at 5:30 P.M. at which time the Pledge of Allegiance was
 recited.  In attendance were Planning
 Board Members Julius Fuks, Jr., Manzur Sikder, Lisa Britt, James Decker and
 Wilmar Sifre.  Also in attendance were
 Town Attorney Herbert Cully, Esq., Richard Sherman, Highway Superintendent,
 Codes Enforcement Officer George Farley, and Dory Shaw, Secretary.  Absent: Engineer John Dunkle.****Minutes of the May 11, 2026 Planning Board meeting were
 discussed and recommendation made to remove the title of Dr. where shown for
 Matthew Sanchez and to be replaced as Mr. by motion made by Board Member
 Lisa Britt; seconded by Board Member Manzur Sikder.  All in favor (Board Member Wilmar Sifre
 abstained as he was not in attendance for the May meeting).****Public Hearing, Special Use Permit for NBT Bank, 8549
 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, New York. 
 Tax Map #328.012-2-1; Zoning: C1 General Business.  The applicant is proposing to install a 6’
 light gray vinyl fence approximately 48’ off New York State Route 5, curb, 10’
 off  NBT parking lot curb between NBT and Hoffman Car Wash.  Mr. Timothy Thompson appeared before the
 Board.The Public Hearing
 opened at approximately 5:35 P.M.  Mr.
 Thompson explained the location of the proposed fence and the reason for
 this.  The noise from the adjacent car
 wash has become a concern for their customers, noise and privacy matters.  Customers are having a difficult time with
 the car wash blower noise and their confidential information as they have to
 speak loudly into the bank units.  He
 explained the setbacks from the road for the fence and the size.  It does not interfere with any setbacks from
 the road, etc. There will be no interruptions in traffic.Discussion ensued
 regarding whether this fence would solve their problem and mentioned possible alternatives.  Chair Mowat would like to postpone this
 review until Engineer John Dunkle can review it.  Mr. Thompson does not have an issue with this
 request.  She is wondering if there is
 another alternative, for example type of fence, height, vegetative screening,
 etc. The mention of a variance was brought up but Codes Officer Farley
 explained that he doesn’t feel they need a variance from the Zoning Board.  Board Member Fuks doesn’t feel this provides
 protection for the drive thru and doesn’t think the fence extends far
 enough.  His suggestion is to table this,
 layout a vegetative property line, protection of drive thru, extension of
 fence, etc.  The intercom system
 was also addressed.  Mr. Thompson said he
 would meet with any of the Planning Board members on site to review this
 situation.   Town of New HartfordPlanning Board
 MinutesJune 8, 2026Page 2Motion was made by
 Board Member Julius Fuks to table this matter for more information about some
 of the items mentioned, and to have Engineer John Dunkle review this
 application; seconded by Board Member Jim Decker.  All in favor.Mr. Thomson will be
 notified as soon as possible and will attend the next Planning Board
 meeting.  County Planning 239 and NYSDOT
 review was received were no adverse comments.The Public Hearing
 ended at approximately 5:44 P.M. and there was no one in attendance.****Public Hearing,
 Special Use Permit for House of the Good Shepherd, 1550 Champlin Avenue, Utica,
 New York (Town of New Hartford).  The applicant is proposing to install an 8’
 chain link fence on the northwest (rear) property of their complex. Barbless
 Wire Option on top of fence to deter climbing. Tax Map #317.000-2-1.1; Zoning:
 Institutional.  Mr. Clint Lanckton,
 Maintenance Director, appeared before the Board.The Public Hearing
 opened at approximately 5:40 P.M.  Mr.
 Lanckton explained why the fence is necessary. 
 He explained the location, it will continue the fence line up to where their
 property abuts MVHS.  They will engage
 the fence company to see where their fence fits so they won’t cut down any
 trees.  It is also a protection so the
 children remain on their property.  He
 explained that the fence will run along the property lines that they share with
 those on Winchester Drive.  The fence
 does not have fabric or screening.  Top
 of the fence will be 7 feet and extend up another foot so children can’t climb
 over it. There was some discussion about the number of children getting out of
 the complex.  Board Member Britt
 wanted to know if they had any numbers of escapees – Mr. Lanckton will check.At this time, Chair
 Mowat opened the Public Hearing:            -Christine Cirasulo, 316 Winchester
 Drive.  She sent Planning Board secretary
 Dory Shaw a memorandum which listed concerns regarding this proposed fencing
 (Dory provided all Planning Board members and Staff a copy).  She met with Mr. Lanckton and is concerned
 about the look of the fence in the neighborhood, both aesthetically and
 need.  No one is opposed to a fence but
 that is where kids run between the houses. 
 Police are routinely in the neighborhood as a precaution.  The fence is a safety concern.  No one wants any greenery removed.  Also, concern is with the barbless wire
 option.Board Member Julius Fuks referred to the
 Childrens Services back in 2019 for their approval of afence.  He doesn’t think this is needed for this
 project but brought it up.  Also needed
 is offsets anddimensions to where the
 fence will be going in.  He would like to
 see this to put some people’s minds at ease.  Mr. Lanckton will check with his CEO.Town Attorney Cully asked if they were
 covered by OCFS (Office of Children & Family Services).  Itdepends on the program.  Probably get a letter from them, but the use
 of the fence is to refrain children -there may be some regulation.  Mr. Lanckton will check into this.Town of New HartfordPlanning Board
 MinutesJune 8, 2026Page 3            -Mr. Pal,
 318 Winchester Drive: his property is open. 
 He sees children coming and going all the time.  How are the other escapees getting out?  Is there any type of report from law
 enforcement agencies?            -Mr. David
 Layne, 305 Washington Drive.  He feels
 fencing is okay, but the prison appearance bothers him.  He wants to see something more aesthetically
 pleasing so it doesn’t devalue their properties.  Mr. Lanckton stated there are some options and he will work
 on this.County Planning 239 and NYSDOT reviews received with no
 adverse comments.The Public Hearing will continue at the next Planning Board
 meeting on July 13, 2026 meeting.  Motion
 to table this application until the July 13, 2026 Planning Board meeting was
 made by Board Member Lisa Britt; seconded by Board Member Manzur Sikder.  All in favor.****Mr. Robert Collins, 9499 Elm Street, Chadwicks, New York.  Tax Map #350.000-3-50.1; Zoning:
 Agricultural.  Proposal for a 300’ x 600’
 barn on his property.  Mr. Collins
 appeared before the Board.Chair Heather Mowat explained that a response from Mr.
 Collins’ engineer came through today regarding the stormwater review.  Engineer John Dunkle is not here this evening
 but had responded to the engineer’s review and stated he was satisfied with the
 report but the execution of the storm water maintenance agreement should be a
 condition of any approval by the Planning Board.  If we agree with this, we can move forward to
 have a special meeting in July.  Board
 Member Jim Decker wanted to vote on this tonight contingent on supplying the
 information to Mr. Dunkle.  The Board
 Members agreed to move forward.At this time, motion was made by Board Member Jim Decker to
 grant Final Site Plan approval for the application of Mr. Collins’ barn project
 contingent on the storm water maintenance agreement as defined by Engineer John
 Dunkle; seconded by Board Member Lisa Britt. 
 All in favor.****Chair Mowat addressed the Board Members with the status of
 upcoming projects, i.e. Chick Fil A, BJ’s, Gregg Grates housing project on Chapman Road,
 Sitrin Adult Home, Minor Subdivision applications, Burger King renovations, and
 status of Mr. Steve Buck’s project on Middle Settlement Road.****There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
 approximately 6:30 P.M. by motion of Board Member Jim Decker; seconded by Board
 Member Julius Fuks.  All in favor.Respectfully submitted,Dolores Shaw, SecretaryPlanning Board/dbs
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