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Planning board schedules July 8 hearing for proposed dry cabin on Route 214
Summary
Applicant Bo Acker described a proposed seasonal "dry cabin" (no plumbing) on a parcel on Route 214 for day use and fly-tying; the board set a public hearing for July 8 at 7:00 PM and discussed elevation, floodway, and sanitary arrangements.
The Shandaken Planning Board set a public hearing for July 8 at 7 p.m. on a proposal from Bo Acker to build a seasonal, "dry" cabin on a parcel on Route 214. The applicant said the structure would be used for day trips, fly-tying and limited family use; he emphasized the cabin would not be an Airbnb or rental.
Bo Acker introduced himself to the board and described the cabin as a non-plumbed, day-use structure. He said he owns a home in Woodstock and will not occupy the cabin full time, and that he has an elevation survey by Don Brewer showing the structure sits above the floodway. The applicant discussed design preferences (cedar shake siding, standing-seam metal roof), supplied AI-generated concept images to illustrate appearance, and said he would consider design changes the board might request. When asked about sanitation the applicant said a composting toilet could be an option and that day use predominates.
Board members confirmed notification and hearing logistics; the board instructed staff to notify neighbors and include the application materials in the record. The board and applicant agreed on a July 8, 7:00 PM public hearing date and noted that neighbors may submit written comments or appear to speak. Technical reviews (setbacks, elevation, and any sanitary conditions) will be considered at the hearing and before any permit would be issued.
