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TOWN OF DANBY
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting 7 : 30 P . M . April 19 , 1995
PRESENT :
Chairperson Kenneth Horst
Planning Board Members : Arch Dotson , William Farrell , Joel
Gagnon , Eloise Greene , Nancy Weitzel
ABSENT :
Don Schaaf
Others Present :
Carol Sczepanski - Secretary
Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer
Councilperson - Howard Steiner
Members of the Public :
William Albern , Mary Lou Hardesty , Glen Harrington
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Horst at 7 : 35 P . M .
Corrections to February 22 , 1995 Minutes Draft :
1 ) Page 1 - under Privilege of the floor - [ delete - high
density ] and replace with planned development
2 ) Page 2 - under Proposed Revision - Fill Extraction and Deposit
of Fill - [ delete the word " Fill " ]
3 ) Page 4 - first paragraph delete [ and the ]
4 ) Page 4 - under Joel Gagnon [ delete the word " is " ]
Approval of February 22 , 1995 Planning Board Minutes :
A motion was made by Joel Gagnon and seconded by William Farrell to
approve the February 22 , 1995 Planning Board Minutes as
corrected .
Carried Unanimously
Corrections to March 15 , 1995 Planning Board Minutes :
1 ) Page 1 - under Approval of Minutes Postponed delete " were "
replace with " was " .
2 ) Page 3 - first paragraph delete the word " precedence " replace
with Precedent .
3 ) Page 3 - Joel suggested the following rewrite of the reference
to Proposed Legislative Amendments - Extraction and Deposit of
Fill - delete - [ Susan explained that in the ordinance under
Extraction and Deposit of Fill requirements the volume of
fifty ( 50 ) yards per year may be too restrictive and replace
with - Susan suggested that the ordinance requirement under
Extraction and Deposit of Fill fo#101ermit for volumes of fifty
( 50 ) yards or more per year, be too restrictive .
Approval of March 15 , 1995 Planning Board Minutes :
A motion was made by Joel Gagnon and seconded by Arch Dotson to
approve the March 15 , 1995 Planning Board Minutes as corrected .
Carried Unanimously
Review of the Proposed Camelot Subdivision
The Board received an updated engineered plan for the Proposed
Camelot Subdivision to review . The plan contained revisions of
water and sewer systems , provisions for erosion control including
a silt fence located on the wetlands buffer as well as near
Hillview Road area .
Glen Harrington reported that he has submitted all the necessary
information for his proposal to the Tompkins County Health
Department . All the requirements of the Health Department have
been addressed . Presently there are 98 units on the West Danby
water system and it is designed for 128 units .
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S usan Beeners reported that the preliminary response received from
J ohn Anderson did not indicate there would be a problem with the
water supply system . She is waiting for a final report from John
Anderson .
Mr . Harrington reported that there will be " Covenants and
Restrictions " for the proposed subdivision .
Part I - SEQR Review
S usan reported that John Anderson of Tompkins County Health
D epartment requested the following two ( 2 ) minor changes to the
S EQR Part I as follows :
1 ) Page 4 - b 13 . - Change to yes - the type is domestic sewage
2 ) Page 5 - Approvals Required - add County Sub - Division and
Water / Sewage Disposal , Sub - Division .
Changes recommended by the Planning Board - SEQR Review - Part I
A - Site Description
1 ) No . 8 - add Varies greater than four ( 4 ) feet in development
area .
2 ) No . 13 - add Part of the West Danby Morainal Topography
B - Project Description
1 ) No . 9 - No . of jobs generated after project is complete " 0 "
2 ) No . 13 - delete " no " add " yes " .
3 ) No . 18 - add yes - domestic only
Review of SEQR - Part II
The Planning Board reviewed and approved SEQR Part II for the
P roposed Camelot Subdivision with the qualifying statements with
explanations as prepared by the Code Enforcement Officer .
Motion to Approve SEQR Part II , Section " Impact on Aesthetic
Resources " - for the Proposed " Camelot " Subdivision
A Motion was made by Arch Dotson and seconded by Nancy Weitzel that
t he Planning Board check the box marked " YES " , on the SEQR Part II
for the Proposed Camelot Subdivision . for Item No . 11 , Impact on
Aesthetic Resources , small to moderate impact with the explanation
prepared by the Code Enforcement Officer attached .
A vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Five ( 5 ) Ayes
One ( 1 ) Nay Motion Carried
Motion to Approve SEQR Part II " Impact on Growth and Character of
Community or Neighborhood "
A motion was made by Arch Dotson and seconded by Nancy Weitzel that
t he Planning Board check the box marked " YES " for on the SEQR Part
II for the Proposed Camelot Subdivision for Item No . 18 , Impact on
G rowth and Character of Community or Neighborhood , small to
moderate impact with the explanation prepared by the Code
E nforcement Officer attached .
A vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Five ( 5 ) Ayes
One ( 1 ) Nay Motion Carried
RESOLUTION NO . 1 OF 1995
Negative Determination of Significance - Camelot Proposal -
Approved
B y Arch Dotson : Seconded by Nancy Weitzel
WHEREAS , the Planning Board as Lead Agency has reviewed the
P roposed Camelot Subdivision materials as submitted through April
19 , 1995 , and
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WHEREAS , the Planning Board is Lead Agency for this Type I Action
and involved agencies have been notified , and
WHEREAS , the Planning Board has reviewed and amended the Draft
Environmental Review provided by the Code Enforcement Officer , now
be it
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board acting as Lead Agency in the Type
I Environmental Review make and hereby does make a Negative
Determination of Environmental Significance .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Dotson Aye
Farrell Aye
G reene Aye
Weitzel Aye
H ortz Aye
Gagnon Nay
Carried
D iscussion followed regarding whether a second public hearing was
n ecessary . Chairperson Horst will contact the Town Attorney for
h is recommendation .
J oel said that he feels it is necessary as a matter of fairness to
the community to allow people to express their feelings on the
matter .
Chairperson Horst said that subject to the direction of the
P lanning Board , he will be in touch with the Town Attorney to
determine whether a public hearing is necessary .
Public Hearing Date Set for the Proposed Camelot Subdivision
A motion was made by Joel Gagnon and seconded by Arch Dotson that
the Planning Board authorize Chairperson Horst to schedule a Public
H earing for 7 : 00 P . M . , Wednesday , May 17 , 1995 , preceding the
✓ egular Planning Board Meeting if he is advised by the Town
Attorney if it should be held .
A vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
S usan reported that before Final Subdivision Approval can be
granted , the Town must have acceptance from the Water Commissioners
o f the location of the water main . The Town Board must approve
t he location of the water main and location of the road .
Action Plan :
Chairperson Horst asked the Planning Board to review their packet
and materials for a future action plan for the Town .
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10 : 25 P . M .
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TOWN OF DANBY
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
" CAMELOT " 7 : 00 P . M . May 17 , 1995
PRESENT :
Chairperson Horst
P lanning Board Members : Arch Dotson , William Farrell , Joel
Gagnon , Don Schaaf , Nancy Weitzel
ABSENT :
E loise Greene ( excused )
Others Present :
Code Enforcement Officer - Susan Beeners
Secretary - Carol Sczepanski
Applicant - Glen Harrington
Councilperson - Howard Steiner
Members of the Public :
W . F . Albern , M . Wendlowsky , Steve Cortright , Steve Lawrence , Al
B ecker , Roy Casterline , George Armstrong , Carol Benjamin , Anne
B ecker , Mary Lou Hardesty
Chairperson Horst opened the Public Hearing at 7 : 07 P . M .
N otice of Publication was read as follows :
" NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that a Public Hearing will be held by
t he Town of Danby Planning Board on Wednesday , May 17 , 1995 at
7 : 00 P . M . , 1830 Danby Road , Ithaca , New York , to consider
P reliminary Subdivision Approval for the proposed seven ( 7 )
lot " Camelot Subdivision " , proposed to be located northeast of
t he intersection of New York State Rte 34 / 96 ( Spencer Road )
and Hillview Road on Town of Danby Tax Parcel No . 26 . - 1 - 9 . 3 .
J ames & Catherine Benjamin , owners ; Glen Harrington ,
applicant .
All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be
h eard either in writing or in person .
By Order of the Planning Board
Carol W . Sczepanski , Town Clerk
Published : May 11 , 1995 "
G len Harrington gave a brief summary of the proposed the " Camelot "
S ubdivision Proposal . Mr . Harrington presented final drawings for
t he public to view and described the proposed deed restrictions for
the lots that border the wetlands area .
S usan Beeners reported that the County Health Department has
approved the plans for the water main extension and septic systems .
The County Highway Department , Department of Transportation and the
Town Highway Superintendent have approved the location and design
of the proposed road . She reported that the Department of
Conservation has flagged the wetland boundary , and that she sees no
danger to threatened or endangered species in the project area .
The SEQR review reflects the concerns of the neighbors related to
d ensity , traffic , and wetlands impact . This project meets the
basic necessary requirements and the environmental impacts are
being lessened as much as possible .
Comments From Members of the Public :
Al Becker - Hillview Road - is opposed to this entire project and
previously submitted a petition to the Board indicating that one
( 1 ) or two ( 2 ) homes in the area would be acceptable . He is
concerned with the density of the project .
S teve Cortright - Hillview Road - questioned the location of pond
on the proposed project property . He does not like the proposed
d ensity of the project .