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Planning Board

** IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Thursday, January 7, 2021 Planning Board meeting has been POSTPONED – the reschedule date is Thursday, January 14, 2021 @ 7PM.



Agenda: 2021_1_14

**Important Update – November 17, 2020
Under guidance promulgated by the Governor’s Office in related to restrictions on gatherings and in response to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Albany County and in our Hilltowns, ALL MEETINGS of the Town of Berne will be closed to the public and will be made accessible via Zoom, recordings and via FM broadcast (in Community Center parking lot, residents must stay in vehicle and station ID will be announced). Furthermore, no Town Buildings including Library shall hold more than ten persons/patrons at one time.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Online: https://zoom.us/j/92209272206?pwd=czRiV2NSWklZcjJ5SHFEVmtJYVFnQT09

Meeting ID:  922 0927 2206

Passcode: 449425

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Meeting ID: 922 0927 2206

Passcode: 449425


2020 Meeting Minutes 
January
February
March
August 6
August 20
September
October
November
December 3
December 17 (Draft)

*Archives of the Planning Board minutes are available (online) – please refer to the Town Code.


Planning Board Members:
Joe Martin, Chair
Mike Vincent
Mark Sengenberger
Lawrence Zimmerman
Bob Kipper
Patrick Safford (Alternate)
Carl Trichilo (Alternate)

Secretary:  Cathy Shultes (admin-assistant@berneny.org)

Planning Board Meetings:
1st Thursday ∗ of the month at 7:00 PM
(∗As needed a second Planning Board meeting may also be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM)

All new applications coming before the Planning Board need to be complete and submitted to the Building & Zoning Dept. at: admin-assistant@berneny.org; telephone: 518-872-1448 ext. 106 no less than two weeks prior to the next scheduled board meeting.


 

 FORMS

  • Historic Dist_ App for Approval of Plans
  • Lot Line Adjustment Fee sheet
  • Site Visit Consent Form

FORMS FOR APPLYING TO SUBDIVIDE

  • Minor Subdivision Sketch Plan Application
  • Minor Subdivision Application Final Plat
  • Short Environmental Assessment Form

 

TOWN OF BERNE PLANNING BOARD MINOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Once the decision is made to subdivide a parcel of land, the suggested first step in the process, especially for those who have not retained a professional land surveyor or attorney (or prior to hiring a professional…), is to investigate the current zoning requirements of the subject parcel with the Building and Zoning Office.

  • The Building Inspector will be able to explain the current zoning of the parcel as well as the required minimum lot size, frontage and setback requirements in the zoning district. This will provide some initial idea as to whether the subdivision is reasonable.
  • If necessary, the Building Inspector may direct an applicant to the Planning Board at this early stage to provide further guidance to the applicant in an attempt to avoid spending money unnecessarily.
  • If a proposed subdivision is thought to be acceptable, the applicant will be directed to have prepared and submit a Minor Subdivision Sketch Plan Application (see above) and Short Environmental Assessment Form (see above).

FORMS FOR APPLYING FOR APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS – TBA

Site Visit Consent Form – TBA

Application for Special Use Permit for Home Occupations – TBA

 

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P.O. Box 57
(1656 Helderberg Trail)
Berne, NY 12023
518 872 1448
Fax 518 872 9303

Town Clerk – Ext. 101
Town Supervisor – Ext. 103

Justice Town Court

P.O. Box 57
Berne, NY 12023
518 872 1448 Ext. 105
518 872 0183 Fax

Justice Court Clerk Hours: Tuesday, 9-1
Justice Court: Tuesday, 5 PM

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518-872-1448 Ext. 110
Hours: Mon. 4-8PM;
Wed. Noon-8PM; Sat. 8AM-4PM

Highway Garage
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Office: Ext. 108; Shop: Ext. 109
Fax: 518-872-9563

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Berne Post Office 12023
518-872-0424

East Berne Post Office 12059
518-872-1244

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