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TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING - WHITE HAWK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
APRIL 9, 2007
PRESENT:
Supervisor Fredric Dietrich
Councilpersons: Eugene Beavers, Norbert Nolte, Joseph Salino, Gladys Varona-Lacey
Others Present:
Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk
Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer
Roy Casterline - West Danby Water District Superintendent
Members of the Public:
Ronda Roaring, Richard Oltz, Joel Gagnon, Olivia Vent, Ames Brown and others.
Public Hearing ecla.red Onen
Supervisor Dietrich declared the public hearing open at 6:30 p.m. and read the following Notice of
Publication: "PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby will hold a
public hearing on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at 1830 Danby Road, Ithaca, New York to
Consider Approval of the General Site Plans, and Enactment of a Local Law entitled "A Local Law
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Danby to Establish Planned Development Zone
19, for "White Hawk Ecovillage". The proposed Zone would be located on the west side of Danby
Road on Tax Parcels 7.4-68 and 7.4-69.1; with the project proposed to consist of 30 dwelling
units, a common house, and accessory structures. Henry Peterson, property owner/applicant.
Residents may view the General Site Plans and the proposed local law at the Town Clerk's office
during regular office hours.
All persons will be heard in person or in writing.
By Order of the Town Board
Carol W. Sczepanski, Town Clerk
Dated: March 21, 2007
Publish: March 23, 2007"
Communications:
Tompkins County Planning Department Review
Affidavit of Publication'
Affidavit of Notice by Mail
Letter from Ronda Roaring
Susan Beeners explained the Proposed Planned Development Zone to the Public.
2 Public Hearing Minutes
White Hawk Planned Development Zone
5 April 9, 2007
Public Comments
Richard Oltz - neighbor - asked if the dwellings would meet building codes and if the roads met
local
Naomi Strichartz - supports the project.
Unknown person- how will they be taxed.
Richard Oltz - Is the road going to be assessable even though it is not going to be maintained by the
Town? If there is a fire there will the fire trucks be able to get up the road? Will the buildings meet
building codes or are they exempt from that?
Supervisor Dietrich said that everything will be at code and he believes the fire department and
highway department has looked at this.
Susan Beeners explained the plan details of the roads and turnarounds and described the plan to the
public.
Ronda Roaring - is concerned that this development will raise taxes go up. She asked the town to
request of Whitehawk an economic impact statement.
Unknown resident - are we dealing with traditional building or with as opposed to mobile homes?
Joel Gagnon - Supports the project.
Olivia Vent - Supports the project.
Ames Brown - projects like this are unique but should not impact on the land of agriculture.
Public Hearing Declared Closed
Supervisor Dietrich declared the public hearing closed at 6:45 p.m.
Carol W. Sczep ki Town Clerk
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