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Votes at a glance: Rhinebeck Planning Board actions, Feb. 18, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal actions taken or announced at the Feb. 18 Planning Board meeting: two extensions, a postponement, two approvals (one conditional), and continuations. Details and next steps listed for each item.
The Rhinebeck Planning Board recorded the following formal actions on Feb. 18, 2025. Motion texts below reflect the board’s stated intent as read into the record; where transcript did not specify full language or vote tally, the item is recorded as approved/continued/postponed with the board’s stated outcome.
1) Alexander time extension (agenda item) Motion/outcome: Planning board approved a request to extend the time associated with an Alexander project (time extension). Motion carried by voice vote. Next steps: Extension to be reflected in project records; applicant may proceed per the extended timeline.
2) Henry Lloyd — site plan/special use permit timeline extension, Morton Road (Hudson River house) Motion/outcome: Board approved a second six‑month extension of site plan satisfaction from Feb. 6, 2025 to Aug. 6, 2025. The special use permit remained valid through Aug. 6, 2025. Notes: Staff said plans remain unchanged; extension granted to allow paperwork and permitting to be completed.
3) Swiss and Prince — public hearing postponement Motion/outcome: Applicants requested postponement of a public hearing originally scheduled for Feb. 18; hearing was postponed to March 17 (announced to the public). Notes: Announcement placed on the record so the public is aware of the new date.
4) Joel Perm — 443 Mill Road micro‑hydro (public hearing) Motion/outcome: Public hearing continued to April 7 pending DEC and Army Corps jurisdictional determinations and applicant commitments on erosion controls and independent inspection (see separate article for full details). Notes: Applicant required to provide outside permit documentation and inspection arrangements before final action.
5) Simon Sasseberg — 18 James Street site plan and special use permit Motion/outcome: Planning board adopted a draft resolution granting site plan and special use permit approval, authorizing the planning board chair to sign the site plan subject to satisfaction of three conditions listed in the draft resolution. (Approval recorded as voice vote.) Notes: Applicant submitted updated plans dated 01/30/2025; building department will require final plans for permits and certificate of completion.
6) Lot line adjustment / short subdivision — Hutchins, Harrow, Chaddock, Emmett (Hailey Road) Motion/outcome: Planning board approved a lot line adjustment/short subdivision under Town Code chapter 101 and completed a short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) finding no significant environmental impact. The board authorized the chair to sign final maps subject to listed conditions; staff will forward documents for recording. Notes: Restrictive covenants preventing future subdivision were discussed and will be incorporated in deed restrictions per applicant’s request.
7) Astor/Acaster Square signage (initial sign submission) Motion/outcome: The board approved in principle a proposed sign on the rear of a storefront as submitted, and asked staff to work with the property owner on a master signage plan for the whole shopping center. The board encouraged a coordinated design approach; individual sign permits will be reviewed against the future master plan.
Why it matters: Several items were procedural extensions or continued hearings tied to external agency actions (DEC/Army Corps). The board used conditional approvals and continuations to require applicants to return with outside permit decisions or to satisfy specified conditions.
