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Public hearing on Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 7:05 PM

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TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 7:05 p.m or shortly thereafter.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Planning Board by the public via the Zoom access.

Under consideration is the application for an Area Variance of 4 feet for an existing single family residence as part of a proposed 2 lot subdivision of parcel ID # 213.-1-63, owned by Christopher Hoilund, the parcel is located at 84 Cottontail Road, Ancram, NY 12502.

Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).

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All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so; comments may be made at the meeting, via email, or by mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the clerk, J. Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Monday and Friday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).

J Hoffman,

Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk

Public hearing on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at 7:05 PM

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TOWN OF ANCRAM PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Proposed Griffel Special Use Permit for Short Term Rental

129 Doodletown Road, Ancram, NY 12502

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Town of Ancram Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 07, 2024 at 7:00 p.m or shortly thereafter.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Planning Board to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.

Under consideration by the Planning Board is an application for a Special Use Permit to operate a Short Term Rental in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 196.-1-47.111. The parcel is owned by Leigh Ware and Mattan Grffel. The parcel is located at 129 Doodletown Road, Ancram, NY, 12502.

The Applicant seeks a Special Use Permit for Short Term Rental in accordance with Article Vof the Town of Ancram Zoning Law.

Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).

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All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so; comments may be made at the meeting, via email, or by mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the clerk, J. Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Monday and Friday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).

J. Hoffman
Planning and Zoning Clerk

Public Hearing on Monday February 26, 2024

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TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED Ancram Opera House Theatre Inc AREA VARIANCE

1326 County Route 7, Ancram, NY, 12502

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.

Under consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals are two Area Variance applications in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 205.3-1-67. The parcel is owned by Ancram Opera House Theatre Inc .. The parcel is located at 1326 County Route 7 Ancram, NY, 12502.

The Applicant seeks an area variance of 21 feet 5 inches from the 25 foot Front Yard Setback and 6 feet 8 inches from the 8 foot Side Yard Setback in Article VIII (F) (1) (a) in the Town of Ancram Zoning Law. The Applicant seeks to construct an ADA compliant ramp and deck within the setbacks.

Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).

To participate in the public hearing via Zoom:

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All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so; comments may be made at the meeting, via email, or by mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the clerk, J. Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Monday and Friday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).

J. Hoffman

Planning and Zoning Clerk

Public Hearing on Monday February 26, 2024

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TOWN OF ANCRAM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED Space 1330 LLC AREA VARIANCE

1330 County Route 7, Ancram, NY, 12502

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town of Ancram Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public hearing will be a hybrid public hearing accessible both in-person and via Zoom. The public hearing will take place at the aforementioned date and time: (1) at an in-person meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to be held at the Ancram Town Hall, located at 1416 County Route 7 Ancram, New York 12502; and (2) at the same date and time via Zoom. (Zoom access information below). Verbal comments may be offered to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the public via the Zoom access.

Under consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals are two Area Variance applications in the Town of Ancram bearing the Tax Parcel ID: 205.3-1-22. The parcel is owned by Space 1330 LLC. The parcel is located at 1330 County Route 7 Ancram, NY, 12502.

The Applicant seeks an area variance of 24 feet 6 inches from the 25 foot Front Yard Setback and 4 feet 2 inches from the 8 foot Side Yard Setback in Article VIII (F) (1) (a) in the Town of Ancram Zoning Law. The Applicant seeks to construct an ADA compliant ramp within the setbacks.

Paper copies of the application documents are available for review at the Town Hall by appointment with the Planning and Zoning Clerk (contact information below).

To participate in the public hearing via Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting:

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Meeting ID: 601 787 8873

Passcode: 247210

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All persons wishing to comment on the application will have an opportunity to do so; comments may be made at the meeting, via email, or by mail. Any person with questions concerning the application may contact the clerk, J. Hoffman, by phone (329-6512 ext. 205), email (planningboard@ancramny.org), or in person (Monday and Friday 10AM-2PM Ancram Town Hall).

J. Hoffman

Planning and Zoning Clerk

Departing Words from and About Clark and Bassin

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Departing Words from and About Clark and Bassin

In the Columbia Paper – By Diane Valden

ANCRAM—The December 21 Ancram Town Board meeting was the last regular board meeting for both Supervisor Art Bassin, who served as supervisor for the past 14 years and Councilmember Hugh Clark who has served on the board for the past 11 years. Neither man ran for re-election last November

In his final comments as a councilmember, Mr. Clark, who served on the Comprehensive Plan Committee and was the longtime chair of the town’s Zoning Revision Committee (ZRC), recounted and praised the work of the ZRC which has worked to revise the town’s 1972 Zoning Law and bring it into compliance with the updated Comp Plan. He recited the list of names of those who served over the years, characterizing them as a “varied and balanced” group, who made decisions by operating under the ground rule of reaching consensus. It is a “slow” and “inefficient” process, he said, but one that gathers input from all and “brings people together.”

Shifting to his decision not to run again, Mr. Clark, who speaks deliberately and with authority, said his decision hinged on “time and balance.”

“I’ve lost balance in my life. I believe that I’ve paid my dues to live in this special corner of the world, so it’s time to restore balance.”

In closing, Mr. Clark turned his attention to Mr. Bassin, who posted election signs some years back pledging, Leadership You Can Trust. “That’s what Art Bassin promised. That’s what Art Bassin delivered. For who he is, for what he is, for the standards he has set, for what he has taught, for what he has created—I thank Art, I respect Art…I salute Art.”

Highway Superintendent Jim Miller acknowledged both Mr. Clark and Mr. Bassin for “getting a decent highway garage built and upgrading the highway equipment without breaking the bank.” In particular he thanked Mr. Clark for his long hours and dedication to the ZRC. And on behalf of all of Ancram’s lost dogs, cats, cows, horses, sheep, emus and even a peacock, Mr. Miller expressed deep gratitude to Mr. Bassin for facilitating their return home. Mr. Miller did admit he will not miss the thousands of emails routinely sent by Mr. Bassin plugging up his inbox.

Town Clerk Monica Cleveland said she has appreciated Mr. Clark’s availability for questions and his “never-ending knowledge” on many subjects including protocol and the Open Meetings Law.

She recounted how she and Supervisor Bassin worked together to keep the town functioning throughout Covid—wearing “hazmat suits and masks” while handing out supplies to residents through the side door. She noted they sometimes disagreed and she had to remind him that the supervisor is not the town clerk’s boss. She also told the supervisor he had become like family—playing cars and trains with her young son when she brought him to work with her at Town Hall. She implored the supervisor to find a hobby in his retirement, “preferably one that doesn’t involve email.”

For his part, Mr. Bassin said he is not sure what he will be doing after this.

He praised the town’s powerful volunteer spirit noting the number of volunteers, the energy, the passion, the commitment, the knowledge is remarkable. “We could not afford the talent that we have working for this town.”

He said being supervisor “has been a great honor and privilege and a lot of fun. And for all the hassle, it’s been a wonderful experience.”

–Diane Valden

New Ancram Town Supervisor Thanks Whole Community

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New Ancram Town Supervisor Thanks Whole Community

-In the January 18, 2024 Columbia Paper-

To the Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the voters of the Town of Ancram for electing me the new Town of Ancram Supervisor. There are many people I who wish to thank, most especially those who took time out of their day to be a part of the election process.

We had a record turnout for this election. I wish to thank all of you for being patient, respectful and allowing the process to happen. I am aware that I am stepping into some very big shoes. Mr. Bassin has done an exceptional job for the last 14 years and I take his seat humbly. I plan to continue to build on the strong foundation that has been laid down by him.

I wish to enter this office and move forward with honesty, integrity, financial security and transparency. I am aware that Ancram is divided in much the same way that this country is. What I offer is this; we want Ancram to thrive, we want Ancram to succeed and to be a warm, welcoming, stable home for all of us. And to do this, we need to reach across the aisle, look past our differences and embrace our similarities. I want every resident to know that I am dedicated to serving each one of you.

I want to be as accessible to each of you as possible. If you have an issue or a problem, please tell me about it. If you have a great idea, tell me about it. My office door will always be open and I am just a phone call away. I plan to have monthly coffee meet and greets at our town stores in hopes that by being out in the community on common ground and not behind a desk, town residents will feel freer to express their concerns and ideas.

As President John F. Kennedy so eloquently said, “Let us stand together with renewed confidence in our cause – united in our heritage of the past and hopes of the future.”

 

Regards to you all.

James MacArthur

Ancram