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Vienna Planning Board approves two subdivisions, sets hearings on cell tower and duplex conversion
Summary
At its Jan. 16 meeting the Vienna Planning Board approved two subdivision applications, scheduled public hearings for a Verizon cell tower and a duplex-to-four-family conversion, and continued review of a proposed 50-site seasonal campground pending additional materials.
Acting Chair Orrin MacMurray called the Town of Vienna Planning Board to order on Jan. 16, 2025, and the board moved through a series of subdivision approvals and new-business items.
The board voted to approve SUB2024-12, a two-lot subdivision at 3000 Haskins Road, following agency comments urging avoidance of wetland areas and flood-plain permitting. Board member Mike Piper moved to approve the subdivision; Martha Link seconded the motion, which passed on a 4–0 poll vote. Secretary Kathy Pavelock will coordinate final signatures with absent Chairman Calvin Collins so the plats may be filed with Oneida County.
The board also approved SUB2024-13, a nine-lot major subdivision for 8650 Maple Flats Road, after applicant Jeff Moore described updates to the plat including roadway profile, culverts, drainage notes, and a private-road notice. Dave Carpenter moved to approve SUB2024-13; Martha Link seconded the motion and the board carried it 4–0. The file will include a Hogan Engineering letter on perc tests and an editorial change to note 7.3 as requested by the board; Secretary Pavelock will coordinate signatures after outstanding items are received.
Votes at a glance: SUB2024-12 (3000 Haskins Rd) — Approved; motion: Mike Piper; second: Martha Link; vote: 4 Ayes. SUB2024-13 (8650 Maple Flats Rd) — Approved; motion: Dave Carpenter; second: Martha Link; vote: 4 Ayes. SUB2024-10 (7840 Yager Rd) — SEQR negative declaration adopted and public hearing set for Feb. 20, 2025 at 7:05 p.m. (motion to declare negative: Mike Piper; motion to set hearing: Dave Carpenter). SUB2024-11 (2261 NYS Rte. 49) — Tabled until the Feb. meeting due to applicant recusal (applicant is also a board member and recused from voting).
The board set public hearings for Feb. 20, 2025, on two special-use permit items: SUP2024-07, a proposed Verizon Wireless North Bay 160-foot cell tower at 2083 NYS Rte. 49 (hearing set for 7:15 p.m.), and SUP2024-08, a conversion of an old church at 7580 W Lake St into a four-family dwelling (hearing set for 7:25 p.m.).
Other items: Richard Woodcock provided an updated site plan for a proposed 50-site seasonal campground (SUP2024-06); the board requested additional details including a road cross-section, sanitary facility plans, a SHPO letter, and a highway-department letter related to access to sites 1–5 before SEQR review continues. The board also noted RIC Energy’s previously approved 5,000 kW solar project remains in financing discussions and that the company’s representative, Sean Frusco, is no longer with RIC Energy.
The meeting ended with routine administrative items: discussion of a member’s attendance record and interest in the Local Government Conference on April 1. The board adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
