Planning Board Minutes: November 20, 2025
Town of Varick New York Regular Meeting at the Varick Town Hall
Board Members: Chair: Linda Mastellar- present
Thomas Bjorkman – present
Seth Brandow – absent
Ann Kaminski – present
Jeff Vest – present
Zoning Code Enforcment Officer: Tim Dorn – present
Guest(s): Eric Heitz, Jo Abbie
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Call to order: 7:05 pm.
Public Comment: None
Quorum: Verifiedto proceed with business on agenda.
Lot Line Move Jo Abbie to Mel & Eric Reynolds.
Resolution
The Varick Planning Board accepts a preliminary plat for a lot line move transferring 0.102 acres from parcel 14-1-48 of Jo Abbie at 5581 St Rt 96 to parcel 14-1-47 of Eric and Mel Reynolds.
This action straightens the property line between the two parcels and extends it to the utility right of way.
The lot line move reduces lot 14-1-48 from 0.424 acres to 0.321 acres. Both are less than the Hamlet District minimum of 0.5 acres. However, the lay of properties between St. Rt 96 and the utility right of way makes this alignment the most desirable division.
The piece that will be transferred is 68 feet wide, which is more than the minimum of 50 feet. The remaining parcel is over 52 feet.
The board received the application, a survey map, an agricultural data statement from the applicant. The applicant will provide the signature from the other party on the application and the fee.
The Varick Planning Board categorized this action as Type II under State Environmental Quality review, requiring no review.
When the outstanding items are received, the Board will submit the complete application to the county planning board for review and schedule a public hearing for December 18, 2025.
Motion by T. Bjorkman, 2nd – A. Kaminski, Opposed – 0. Motion Approved.
Monthly Reports:
- Zoning Code Enforcement Officer: STR application turned over to Donna. Two Variance applications going to the ZBA – Solar Panel installation exceeding code limits and sideline setback. No Action
- Facebook: 366 followers reported, continued request for content: pictures, reels, events. No Action
- STR: One application being submitted soon for a public hearing in December.
- Website: Varick.gov paperwork ready.
- Town Board Meeting:Zoning Code revisions mentioned, but no action. No movement on assigning Planning Board member(s).
Code Update Discussion: None
Board Member Selection: None
Public Hearing Signs Policy & Instructions: None
8: 09 Entered Executive Session for legal discussion
8:35 Ended Executive Session
Next meeting will be December 18, 2025.
Adjourned 8:37 pm with a motion by T. Bjorkman, 2nd – L. Mastellar
Respectfully submitted.
Carol J. Millis, Secretary