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TOWN OF DRYDEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING
November 21, 2019
Present: Supervisor Jason Leifer, Cl Daniel Lamb, Cl Linda Lavine,
Cl Kathrin Servoss, Cl Alice Green
Elected Officials: Bambi L. Avery, Town Clerk
Rick Young, Highway Superintendent
Other Town Staff: Ray Burger, Planning Director
Khandi Sokoni, Town Attorney
Supv Leifer opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Board members and audience recited the
pledge of allegiance. He announced that the public hearings scheduled for 6:00 p.m. for
consolidation of certain water and sewer districts were officially opened, but the first item on
tonight's agenda would be the presentation of a feasibility study for town-wide broadband.
That would be followed by three other public hearings and then he would take comments on
the proposed consolidations.
PRESENTATION
BROADBAND STUDY
Ryan Garrison of Hunt Engineers gave the attached presentation and discussed the
report they have prepared regarding the possibility and process of a town-owned, town-wide
broadband service.
RESOLUTION #153 (2019) -ACCEPT REPORT OF HUNT ENGINEERS FOR
MUNICIPAL INTERNET ACCESS NETWORK
Cl Lamb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby accepts the Preliminary Engineering Report
for Municipal Internet Access Network prepared by Hunt Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors
& Landscape Architect, DPC dated September 2019.
2nd Supv Leifer
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Comments/discussion:
• The report can be shared with the public, but R Garrison will have to check with respect to
the appendices.
• 5G is being rolled out, but it will happen slowly and be focused in more populated areas.
• This project may cause Spectrum and other providers to become more competitive in
pricing.
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• Other local providers have limited technology, use copper drops to homes and are
susceptible to electrical properties and weather conditions.
• This proposal is for fiber only, not telephone or television.
• There could be cooperation/colocation/other businesses sharing this infrastructure.
Supv Leifer said the town is focused on the asset and at some point would have another
funding source. He would like to form a working group to review the report and come up with
the operation model. We want to be prepared and ready to go for a funding source in May.
There are also low interest loans, the bond market, and other grants. The network would be
built out in phases.
Anyone interested in being a part of the task force working on this project should email
the Supervisor at supervisorAdryden.ny.us.
R Garrison will provide models that the task force can use for guidance and examples
and information on municipalities that have carried this type of project through to a net
income.
PUBLIC HEARING
1610 DRYDEN ROAD
PROPOSED DOG DAYCARE AND KENNEL
Supv Leifer opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. R Burger explained this business
would be located next to the Elemental Pet Vets and requires a special use permit in this rural
residential district. The County in its 239 asked that the applicant document energy use in the
building and that was done yesterday. The Planning Board reviewed this application last night
and made some recommendations.
Hannah Chase, owner of the proposed business, Second Home Boarding and Daycare,
said this will be a small 24-hour facility for dogs only. She and perhaps one other person will
run the facility. There are not a lot of places that offer around the clock care. She has worked
in the veterinary service field and at the Tompkins County SPCA and will be able to provide
around the clock care and administer medications as needed. She is familiar with sheltering
dogs, the standards of care and what goes along with it.
She is purchasing 1.5 acres behind the Old Book Barn, now Elemental Pet Vets. They
provide modern day western medicine, rehab and related care. They will work closely together
in a symbiotic relationship. They are sharing a driveway and parking and she will access her
property through his existing driveway and parking area. The building will be located behind
his barn but still visible from the road.
R Burger read the SEQR Part 3 description. #13 in the Part 1 was not completed and R
Burger said 13a should be checked yes, and 13b should be checked no. 17b was also not
completed and should be checked no because storm water discharges will infiltrate on site.
The applicant agrees to these amendments to Part 1.
Public comment:
Shirley Lyon said she is concerned with our zoning and the way the definitions read.
We are saying daycare, but it's a kennel, and if granted under the term kennel animals can be
raised, sold, boarded, bred, shown, treated and groomed. If you set this precedent under rural
residential, what do we do about back yard breeders? She would like a stipulation that if this
is permitted, and she has no problem with that, that animals will not be raised, reared, sold, or
bred at this location.
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H Chase said she is agreeable to that. She doesn't like the term kennel and is trying to
pick up clients who treat their dogs like she does. This is as boarding facility and is designed to
be less of a kennel. There will be a great room and doors that go to small rooms with a
window, more like dog bedrooms.
The Planning Board is concerned about potential noise. They recommend sound-
proofing insulation in the walls and ceilings and applicant is planning to do that. To mitigate
sound when the dogs are outside, they suggested a berm and evergreen hedge along the side of
the nearest residence and evergreen trees on the south, east and west sides to interrupt the
sound. H Chase said the building will sit directly behind the barn.
R Burger said the Planning Board is also concerned with the driveway. The current
apron is very large with a pole in the middle. They suggested that one side or the other be
closed. A new driveway is planned for construction next year. H Chase said the apron is
currently used as two driveways and that has worked well. There is just about enough space
for two cars on either side. The way it is used is like an entrance and an exit and you can get
into traffic quicker. After discussion it was decided that having an entrance and exit clearly
marked would be helpful.
Rich Leonard said when he opened his kennel, he had to agree to no noise between
10:00 pm and 6:00 a.m.
H Chase said no dogs will go out without being supervised, will always be in the back
yard and on a leash. The way the structure is being created it should be sound proof.
Cl Lamb asked if the berm would be burdensome. H Chase said there currently is a lot
of shrubbery and smaller trees surrounding the lot. She is planning to put in some spruce
trees, but the existing shrubbery will help with sound. R Burger said the evergreens may be
sufficient since there is a 300'distance between this building and the nearest residence.
Supv Leifer closed the public hearing at 7:18 pm
J Kiefer said one recommendation from the Planning Board had to do with the
permanent parking and connection to Route 13 from the parking lot and the possibility of
sharing that with the adjacent land owner. A sketch was presented that showed an entrance
road off Route 13 into the three properties, a suggestion of what could take place. H Chase
said R Burger had discussed this with her. Prior to next year's construction, applicant will
meet with the owners of Elemental Pet Vets and the property to the east and the Planning
Director to explore the possibility of a shared access point for all three properties.
Kim Chase said she has lived in the community since she was ten years old and her
daughter went to school here. She is proud that Hannah has come back to this community to
build a business in the community that she was raised in.
Martha Robertson asked what energy systems would be used in the building. H Chase
said they will use energy efficient appliances, EPA water system, will use ductless mini-split
systems. There will be no guillotine doors that are generally used in kennels and that will
conserve energy.
R Burger suggested a possible mitigation for continuing to use the apron drive could be
to install entry and exit signs. Applicant will discuss that with the Deweys at Elemental Pet
Vets.
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R Burger said there is a special section in the zoning law, Section 1308, for kennels. It
requires that if a kennel has outdoor runs there would be a minimum lot size. This operation
does not have an outdoor run, so they will not apply the minimum lot size.
The Board reviewed Part 2 of the environmental review form. All boxes are checked no
or small impact and the board concurs.
RESOLUTION #154 (2019) - NEG SEQR DEC - APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A DOG DAYCARE AND KENNEL LOCATED AT 1610
DRYDEN ROAD, TOWN OF DRYDEN TAX PARCEL 44.-1-13.412
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS,
A. The proposed action involves consideration of the application of Hannah Chase for Special
Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for a dog daycare and kennel located at 1610 Dryden Road,
tax parcel 44.-1-13.412; and
B. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Dryden
is the lead agency for the purposes of uncoordinated environmental review in connection with
approval by the Town; and
C. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, in performing the lead agency function for its
independent and uncoordinated environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of SEQRA,
(i) thoroughly reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF"), Part I and any and
all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR§617.7(c), and (iii) completed the
EAF, Part 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, Part I
and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action
and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of
environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse
impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its
completion of the EAF, Part 2, including the reasons noted thereon (which reasons are
incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with SEQR for the above
referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not
be required; and
2. The Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Dryden is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and sign as required the determination of significance, confirming the
foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of
significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
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Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
RESOLUTION #156 (2019) - Approving Site Plan and Granting Special Use Permit for a
Dog Daycare and Kennel at 1610 Dryden Road, Tax Parcel 44.-1-13.412
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS,
A. Hannah Chase has applied for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to operate a dog daycare and
kennel at 1610 Dryden Road, Tax Parcel 44.-1-13.412; and
B. The proposed kennel will share access and parking with the existing Elemental Pet Vets
veterinary clinic; and
C. An application, sketch plan, short EAF, and Ground Disturbance Tally Form have been
submitted, and
D. The Town Planning Department considers the application complete and in conformance
with the requirements of Town Zoning Law§501, §600, §1103 and §1201, and
E. A public hearing was held on November 21, 2019 with public comments registered in
the meeting minutes and considered by this board, and
F. The Tompkins County Planning Department has reviewed the application pursuant §239
-1, -m, and-n of the New York State General Municipal Law, and
G. In a letter dated October 31, 2019, the Tompkins County Planning Department
recommended that the applicant document that they have considered the four energy
elements for new construction projects outlined in the "Tompkins County Energy
Recommendations for New Construction (2018)" and the applicant has supplied that
documentation, and
H. The Stormwater Management Officer reviewed the proposal and concluded that only a
`Simple'Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), consisting of erosion and sediment
control practices, and prepared by the Stormwater Management Officer, is required, and
I. Pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden
has, on November 21, 2019, made a negative determination of environmental significance,
after having reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form
Parts 1, 2, and 3, and
J. The Town Board has reviewed this application relative to the considerations and
standards found in Town Zoning Law§1104 for site plan review and §1202 for Special Use
Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board approves the sketch plan documents, submitted with the application
dated August 21, 2019 as site plan for 1610 Dryden Road, conditioned on the following
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
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a. The subdivision of tax parcel #44.-1-13.412 as indicated on the site plan will need to be
filed and easements will need to be exchanged between Hannah Chase and the owners of
this parcel in order to execute the shared driveway (labeled as "Future Entry/Exit" on the
site plan).
b. Should the NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) require the proposed entrance
to be relocated, a new site plan, reflecting that change, shall be submitted to the Director of
Planning. If significant changes (to be determined by the Director of Planning) to the site
plan are necessary because of NYSDOT requirements, a new Site Plan Review shall be
required.
c. Animals will not be raised, reared, bred or sold at this facility.
d. Sound proofing insulation will be installed in the building's walls and ceiling.
e. Install an evergreen hedge along the west, south and east boundaries.
f. Entry and exit signage will be installed on the current driveway apron.
g. Prior to next year's construction, applicant will meet with the owners of Elemental Pet
Vets and the property to the east and the Planning Director to explore the possibility of a
shared access point for all three properties.
2. The Town Board hereby finds that the considerations for approval of the requested
Special Use Permit listed in Section 1202 of the Town of Dryden Zoning Law have been met,
specifically that:
a. The proposed use is compatible with the other permitted uses in the Rural Residential
district and compatible with the purpose of this district as kennels are an allowed use
in this district and this parcel is located along the Route 13 corridor with other
commercial businesses;
b. The proposed use is compatible with adjoining properties and with the natural and
manmade environment, as this proposal is for a dog daycare and kennel that should
complement the existing veterinary clinic on the adjoining lot .The property is adjacent
to a vacant parcel to the east, and single-family dwellings to the south across Route 13.
There is also a business located to the south and the Route 13 corridor has other
businesses in the general area;
c. Parking, vehicular circulation, and infrastructure for the proposed use is adequate. The
requirement for sidewalks along the frontage is waived since there are no existing or
planned pedestrian facilities along this busy stretch of Route 13;
d. The overall impact on the site and its surroundings considering the environmental,
social and economic impacts of traffic, noise, dust, odors, release of harmful
substances, solid waste disposal, glare, or any other nuisances has been considered
and found to be negligible, based on the information and reasons in the Short
Environmental Assessment Form;
e. Restrictions and/or conditions on design of structures or operation of the use necessary
to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses or to protect the natural or scenic
resources of the Town have been incorporated into the site plan;
f. The project complies with the requirements for site plan review and conforms to the
Town's Commercial Design Guidelines to the maximum extent practicable in that: the
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site is screened from residential uses by the existing landscape and will be further
screened by additional landscaping, the primary parking area is in front of the building
so that it connects to the adjacent parking from the veterinary clinic, access is shared
with the adjacent business,
3. The Town Board, finding that the applicant is in compliance with all other provisions of the
Town Zoning Law and other applicable ordinances, approves a Special Use Permit for the dog
daycare and kennel at 1610 Dryden Road with the Town of Dryden Standard Conditions of
Approval as amended August 14, 2008.
2nd Cl Green
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
I-DEAL SELF STORAGE
16 FREEVILLE ROAD
Supv Leifer opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. R Burger explained that the
business at the intersection of Route 38 and Enterprise Drive has grown to the point of needing
an expansion building and they are proposing another building to the east of the present
structure. It would be a 20'x 170'unheated building, so there is no energy issue. This
requires an amendment of the current special use permit. The initial site plan showed a new
entrance from Route 38, but DOT would not allow that, so they will use the single entrance
from Enterprise Drive. No sidewalk was required on the initial permit three years ago. This
proposal has a sidewalk along the Route 38 side, so there will be some pedestrian continuity
along Route 38.
R Burger suggested a few conditions in the draft resolution:
• Put intermittent screening on the two road frontages.
• Clarify that the side walk would connect to the pavement (not the property edge).
• The new building would have a similar finish as the existing building.
• To have the fire department come in with a truck to verify the access around the
back of the buildings is adequate for their operations.
The Planning Board made some recommendations at their meeting last night:
• To mitigate the impact on the surrounding neighborhood, keep the present
monument sign rather than the proposed sign on the fagade.
• Screen the current heating appliance (should have been screened).
• Install the silt fence on the contour per DEC regulations.
Bill Hilker, Jr. asked for clarification on the location of the sidewalk. R Burger said it
should extend into the DOT right of way, so they would need to get a permit from DOT. It was
explained that as each property is developed in that area the owner will install a sidewalk and
eventually there will be continuity. The board waived this on the initial permit, but is not
willing to do that this time.
Applicant has no problem with screening the heating appliance on the existing building.
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Cl Servoss commented that the existing trees are growing very slowing. She asked if
they could add more trees that grow faster. That will be addressed in the landscape plan and R
Burger suggested that evergreens would be more appropriate.
The silt fence shown on the plan appears as an arc. DEC regs require it to be on a
contour and that will be monitored by stormwater officer. John Kiefer said no contours are
shown on the map; the point is to be sure the silt fence is installed properly.
The Planning Board recommends that the monument sign remain and there be no sign
on the facade. R Burger said a fagade sign is allowed up to 25% of the front fagade. What is
suggested is within those limits, but the Planning Board is recommending a condition that is
more consistent with the neighborhood and more consistent with commercial guidelines,
making a judgment about the consistency with the character of the community and
commercial guidelines.
B Hilker said I-Deal Self Storage is part of their logo. They weren't permitted orange
doors on their original application and it takes away from who they are. Not having the orange
I-Deal Self Storage sign across the front also takes away from their identify. He asked if
another color would be acceptable.
J Kiefer said that if you look at the town's commercial design guidelines, they talk about
monument signs as opposed to building mounted signs, plantings in front of buildings, parking
and such. The intent is to cause commercial properties to have some degree of subtlety. The
current building is great with a neutral color, monument sign, and plantings out front. The
neighborhood is a combination of residential and businesses and we need to be respectful of
the residential component and have the building fit in with the nature of the neighborhood.
There is no mistaking what the business is about. There is no need to have more than what is
there is for people to know what it is.
Cl Lavine asked if there was any evidence that it would be harmful to not have orange
doors and/or the fagade sign and B Hilker replied there was not.
There were no further comments from the public and the public hearing was closed at
7:49 p.m.
Supv Leifer read Part 3 of the environmental assessment and the board reviewed Part 2.
Each item was marked no or small impact may occur.
RESOLUTION #156 (2019) NEG SEQR DEC - APPLICATION TO AMEND THE SPECIAL
USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE SELF-STORAGE BUSINESS LOCATED
AT 16 FREEVILLE ROAD, TOWN OF DRYDEN TAX PARCEL 38.4-30.15
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS,
A. The proposed action involves consideration of the application of Willis Hilker to amend the
Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for the self-storage business located at 16 Freeville
Road, tax parcel 38.-1-30.15; and
B. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Dryden
is the lead agency for the purposes of uncoordinated environmental review in connection with
approval by the Town; and
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C. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, in performing the lead agency function for its
independent and uncoordinated environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of SEQRA,
(i) thoroughly reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF"), Part I and any and
all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR§617.7(c), and (iii) completed the
EAF, Part 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, Part I
and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action
and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of
environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse
impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR§617.7(c), and (iii) its
completion of the EAF, Part 2, including the reasons noted thereon (which reasons are
incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with SEQR for the above
referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not
be required; and
2. The Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Dryden is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and sign as required the determination of significance, confirming the
foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of
significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
RESOLUTION #157 (2019) - Approving Site Plan and Special Use Permit Amendment for
an Additional Self-Storage Building at 16 Freeville Road, Tax Parcel 44.-1-13.412
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS,
A. Willis Hilker has applied to amend his Special Use Permit (SUP) to add a 20 ft. x 170 ft.
building to the existing self-storage business at 16 Freeville Road, Tax Parcel 38.-1-30.15; and
B. The original SUP and site plan was approved by the Town Board on October 20, 2016;
and
C. An application, sketch plan, short EAF, and Ground Disturbance Tally Form have been
submitted, and
D. The Town Planning Department considers the application complete and in conformance
with the requirements of Town Zoning Law§501, §600, §1103 and §1201, and
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E. A public hearing was held on November 21, 2019 with public comments registered in
the meeting minutes and considered by this board, and
F. The Tompkins County Planning Department has reviewed the application pursuant
§239 -1, -m, and-n of the New York State General Municipal Law, and
G. In a letter dated October 30, 2019, the Tompkins County Planning Department
concluded that the proposal will have no negative inter-community or county-wide impact,
and
H. The Stormwater Management Officer reviewed the proposal and concluded that only a
Basic Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), consisting of erosion and sediment
control practices, and that has been provided, and
I. Pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden has, on
November 21, 2019, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having
reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2, and
3, and
J. The Town Board has reviewed this application relative to the considerations and
standards found in Town Zoning Law§1104 for site plan review and §1202 for Special Use
Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board approves the sketch plan documents, submitted with the application
dated September 5, 2019 as site plan for 16 Freeville Road, conditioned on the following prior
to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
a. A landscaping plan to include intermittent screening along the Freeville Road and
Enterprise Drive frontages shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of
Planning.
b. Sidewalks shall be installed along Freeville Road and connect to the pavement at
Enterprise Drive.
c. The building front facing Freeville Road shall be a stucco type fagade to match the
existing building.
d. The proposed fagade sign (on the face of the building) is not approved; the existing
monument sign can remain.
e. The heating appliance on the existing building will be screened to match the building
fagade.
f. The silt fence will be installed parallel to the contours following DEC regulations.
g. The Neptune Hose Company (Dryden Fire Department) shall approve the driveway
dimensions and turning radii.
2. The Town Board hereby finds that the considerations for approval of the requested
Special Use Permit listed in Section 1202 of the Town of Dryden Zoning Law have been met,
specifically that:
a. The proposed use is compatible with the other permitted uses in the Mixed Use
Commercial district and compatible with the purpose of this district as self-storage is
an allowed use in this district and this parcel is located along the Route 38 (Freeville
Road) corridor with other commercial businesses;
b. The proposed use is visually compatible with adjoining properties and with the natural
and manmade environment, as this proposal is for expanding an existing allowed use in
this commercial district. The property is bordered on the east and west by abandoned
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dollar stores and the village has zoned the land to the south for commercial use. A
residential area lies to the southwest but this is across a signalized intersection and will
have some landscaped screening on the south and west borders of the lot.
c. Parking, vehicular circulation, and infrastructure for the proposed use is adequate.
There will be a sidewalk installed along Freeville Road, parking is adequate, the fire
department will approve final driveway preparations and there is no demand for sewer
and water;
d. The overall impact on the site and its surroundings considering the environmental,
social and economic impacts of traffic, noise, dust, odors, release of harmful
substances, solid waste disposal, glare, or any other nuisances has been considered
and found to be negligible, based on the information and reasons in the Short
Environmental Assessment Form;
e. Restrictions and/or conditions on design of structures or operation of the use necessary
to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses or to protect the natural or scenic
resources of the Town have been incorporated into the site plan, and additional
screening is being imposed through the Town Board's site plan approval;
f. The project complies with the requirements for site plan review and conforms to the
Town's Commercial Design Guidelines to the maximum extent practicable in that: the
side of the building facing Freeville Road will have a stucco-type finish and landscaping
along the road frontages will break up the large expanse of building.
3. The Town Board, finding that the applicant is in compliance with all other provisions of
the Town Zoning Law and other applicable ordinances, approves a Special Use Permit
amendment for the self-storage business at 16 Freeville Road with the Town of Dryden
Standard Conditions of Approval as amended August 14, 2008.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
51 HALL ROAD
HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK REPAIR BUSINESS
Supv Leifer opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. and said this is the location where
Tiny Timbers had their manufacturing facility. R Burger explained this is special use permit
because of the truck repair component of the operation. It is mostly a heavy equipment repair.
It is located in the back corner of Hall Road and was an assembly facility prior to this. It is a
reuse of the same building. There are no new proposed structures on the property. It is a
change of use in an existing structure.
Applicant Adam Delong said this will be a small operation and confirmed that
everything will be contained in the building. The buildings at the end of that street all match
and the area at that corner of the road is considerably improved. They recently insulated the
building. It is probably 75% more efficient. Nothing will be done outside.
It was noted that the Rail Trail Task Force has heard from some residents that some
businesses were creating a parking situation on the dead end road. Nick Bellisario clarified
that the parking was happening on Hall Road, not on Hall Woods Road.
There was no further comment and the public hearing was closed at 7:57 p.m.
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Supv Leifer reiterated that this is a reuse of an existing business and any waste
materials generated by the business are regulated the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. The
board reviewed Part 2 of the environmental assessment form. All items are marked no or small
impact. There are ten parking spaces on the side of the building that should be adequate for
the clientele and employees.
RESOLUTION #158 (2019) NEG SEQR DEC - APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK REPAIR BUSINESS
LOCATED AT 51 HALL ROAD, TOWN OF DRYDEN TAX PARCEL 52.4-4.111
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS,
A. The proposed action involves consideration of the application of Adam Delong for Special
Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for a heavy equipment and truck repair business located at
51 Hall Road, tax parcel 52.-1-4.111; and
B. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Dryden
is the lead agency for the purposes of uncoordinated environmental review in connection with
approval by the Town; and
C. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, in performing the lead agency function for its
independent and uncoordinated environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of SEQRA,
(i) thoroughly reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form ("EAF"), Part I and any and
all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR§617.7(c), and (iii) completed the
EAF, Part 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, Part I
and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action
and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of
environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse
impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its
completion of the EAF, Part 2, including the reasons noted thereon (which reasons are
incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with SEQR for the above
referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not
be required; and
2. The Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Dryden is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and sign as required the determination of significance, confirming the
foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of
significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution
2nd Cl Green
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
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RESOLUTION #159 (2019) - Approving Site Plan and Granting Special Use Permit for a
Heavy Equipment and Truck Repair Business at 51 Hall Road, Tax Parcel 52.-1-4.111
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS,
A. Adam Delong has applied for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to operate a heavy equipment and
truck repair business at 51 Hall Road, Tax Parcel 52.-1-4.111; and
B. The proposed heavy equipment and truck repair business will be reusing an existing metal
building; and
C. An application, sketch plan, short EAF, and Ground Disturbance Tally Form have been
submitted, and
D. Since no land development activity is proposed, no stormwater plan is required, and
E. The Town Planning Department considers the application complete and in conformance
with the requirements of Town Zoning Law§501, §600, §1103 and §1201, and
F. A public hearing was held on November 21, 2019 with public comments registered in the
meeting minutes and considered by this board, and
G. The Tompkins County Planning Department was not required to review the application
pursuant §239 -1, -m, and-n of the New York State General Municipal Law, and
H. Pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden has, on
November 21, 2019, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having
reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2, and
3, and
I. The Town Board has reviewed this application relative to the considerations and standards
found in Town Zoning Law§1104 for site plan review and §1202 for Special Use Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board approves the sketch plan documents, submitted with the application
dated October 1, 2019 as site plan for 51 Hall Road, and waives further site plan review;
2. The Town Board hereby finds that the considerations for approval of the requested Special
Use Permit listed in Section 1202 of the Town of Dryden Zoning Law have been met, specifically
that:
a. The proposed use is compatible with the other permitted uses in the Light Industrial/
Office district and compatible with the purpose of this district which is light industrial,
service and warehousing enterprises. A truck repair business is an allowed use in this
district;
b. The proposed use is compatible with adjoining properties and with the natural and
manmade environment, as this proposal is for a heavy equipment and truck repair
business in an area dominated by industry. The property is surrounded by
warehouses, contractor yards, and a cement plant;
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c. Parking, vehicular circulation, and infrastructure for the proposed use is adequate. The
requirement for sidewalks along the frontage is waived since there are no existing or
planned pedestrian facilities along this road;
d. The overall impact on the site and its surroundings considering the environmental,
social and economic impacts of traffic, noise, dust, odors, release of harmful
substances, solid waste disposal, glare, or any other nuisances has been considered
and found to be negligible, based on the information and reasons in the Short
Environmental Assessment Form;
e. Restrictions and/or conditions on design of structures or operation of the use necessary
to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses or to protect the natural or scenic
resources of the Town have been incorporated into the site plan;
f. The project complies with the requirements for site plan review and conforms to the
Town's Commercial Design Guidelines to the maximum extent practicable in that: the
site is screened from residential uses by the existing landscape, the primary parking
area is to the side and rear of the building, access is shared with the adjacent business,
3. The Town Board, finding that the applicant is in compliance with all other provisions of the
Town Zoning Law and other applicable ordinances, approves a Special Use Permit for the heavy
equipment and truck repair business at 51 Hall Road with the Town of Dryden Standard
Conditions of Approval as amended August 14, 2008.
2nd Cl Servoss
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
TOWN CLERK
RESOLUTION #160 (2019) -APPROVE MINUTES
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the meeting minutes of October 10
and October 17, 2019.
2nd Cl Green
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
WATER DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION
SEWER DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION
Supv Leifer said water districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and sewer districts 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7
are being consolidated. He has spoken with Pam VanGelder at Bolton Point and the board will
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set the water rates by resolution at its December 12 meeting. Sewer rates are set by local law
and he will have that ready to publish for December 12.
The primary reasons for doing the consolidations are the administrative savings and
that there is zero debt for these districts. Consolidation will make it easier to track personnel
time and repairs. The fund balances of the districts will be merged to one entity. The
consolidated districts will be funded through user fees.
There was no public comment.
Cl Green said she knows staff will appreciate the stream lined record keeping for the
consolidated districts.
Supv Leifer said sewer districts 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will be consolidated and all go to the
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant. The board has discussed the consolidations several
times over the past four years. There will be a billing change to customers in that there will be
no charge on the property tax bill; revenue will be raised by user fees. Rates will be set at the
December 12 meeting.
HIGHWAY/DPW DEPARTMENT
R Young said he has requested a budget modification for the lift he previously talked
with the board about and for labor for repair of old machinery. He is preparing a list of items
he would like to purchase that can be approved all at once so he doesn't have to do one at a
time in the future.
They have put up no parking signs along the roads where needed, cleaned out the
turnarounds, and have plowed once. He is working on another form for the EV charging
stations. When those are up and running, electricity will also be provided to the recreation
shed. This is a budget neutral item, there is no cost for installation, and users will pay for
their electricity.
RESOLUTION #161 (2019) -APPROVE BUDGET MODIFICATION
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the following budget modifications:
From To
DA5120.1 Bridges--Pers Sery DA5130.1 Machinery--Personal Service 24,362.09
A5132.4 Garage--Contractual A1490.2 Public Works Equipment 20,000.00
To To
DA2302 County Plowing Revenue DA5130.2 Machinery--Equipment 37,792.87
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
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CITIZENS PRIVILEGE
None
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Community Housing Development Fund - Supv Leifer said the town would be
pledging $50,000 from unreserved fund balance in the A fund to be used if there is a project
that comes to Dryden. This allows the town to be an associate member. The next thing we
need to work on in the town is affordable housing and it's important to partner with the
County, Cornell, and City of Ithaca. We need to get developers to build workforce housing and
we need to have transportation to make it accessible for people.
Martha Robertson said this is exciting and hopes that this leadership inspires others to
join in. She suggested there be a press release and public announcement, perhaps at one of
the projects on Slaterville Road. $50,000 may not sound like a lot, but a private builder or
developer also can qualify and can get support.
RESOLUTION #162 (2019) - PLEDGE OF TOWN OF DRYDEN UNRESERVED "A" FUND
BALANCE FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Dryden Town Board supports the goals of the Community Housing
Affordability Program and the Community Housing Trust Program,jointly known as the
Housing Fund, to increase the availability of Affordable Housing in Tompkins County.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden would like the Housing Fund to
work to increase the availability of affordable housing in the Town of Dryden,
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, the City of Ithaca, and Cornell University are
partners for the "Community Housing Development Fund," under a Memorandum of
Understanding for the period of time spanning 2015 to 2021, and
WHEREAS, the CHDF Program helps communities, organizations, and housing
developers throughout Tompkins County respond to the diverse affordable housing needs of
residents by providing grant funds towards the construction and rehabilitation of housing units
that will remain affordable to successive buyers or renters, and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan (2015), the Tompkins County
Housing Needs Assessment (2016), and Tompkins County Housing Strategy (2017) detail
policies, data, and goals related to housing affordability for Tompkins County residents and the
importance of ensuring an adequate supply of affordable housing in the community, and
WHEREAS, in its first ten years of existence, the CHDF Program has awarded $3.8
million towards the construction and rehabilitation of 491 affordable housing units, of which
385 units have already been built or are currently under construction, and
WHEREAS, in recent years, CHDF award requests have begun to exceed available
funding, and the shortage of funds as compared to requests is anticipated to worsen in the
remaining years of the current program period, which could potentially delay or prevent a
number of affordable housing units from moving forward to construction, and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden has been approached by the County of Tompkins to
become an associate member of the CHDF and where such membership only requires a pledge
of$50,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden's contribution will be made available for a qualifying
project in the Town of Dryden during the period of the current CHDF MOU, which expires in
November 2021 and corresponds with the Town's 2020 and 2021 fiscal years, and
WHEREAS, the CHDF Program is an established program that is successfully
advancing Tompkins County's affordable housing policies and targets, while serving as an
effective public-private partnership and community-driven solution to local affordable housing
challenges, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden shares the goal of increasing
affordable housing availability in the Town of Dryden, and
WHEREAS, under the CHDF's current Memorandum of Understanding (2015),
Tompkins County has committed at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) per year
for six years and now seeks to increase that amount by an additional one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000.00) per year during the last two years of the current agreement, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Dryden shall pledge $50,000 from the unreserved fund
balance of the "A" fund to become an associate member of CHDF, and
RESOLVED, further, that the Town Supervisor or his designee is authorized to execute
any required amendment to the Community Housing Development Fund Memorandum of
Understanding or other documents required in order to join CHDF consistent with this
resolution.
2nd Cl Green
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Planning Board Resolutions- Last week the Planning Board passed two resolutions
and forwarded them to the Town Board. The first has to do with a moratorium on conservation
subdivisions that use restrictive covenants as a tool to protect open space. R Burger said there
have been five conservation subdivisions in the past four years and only two of those used the
tool of a restrictive covenant. There are other tools that could be used, so it wouldn't
necessarily stop conservation subdivisions; they would have to use another mechanism to
preserve any open space.
Cl Green asked how the work would proceed in the six-month period. R Burger said
there has already been dialogue with the Planning Board and the town attorney. J Kiefer said
based on the attorney's response, well know how to proceed.
RESOLUTION #163 (2019) -ACCEPT RESOLUTION OF PLANNING BOARD
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby accepts Resolution #24 of the Town of Dryden
Planning Board recommending a moratorium on processing conservation subdivision
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applications which use "restrictive covenants" as a form of open space protection and will take
whatever steps are necessary to implement such moratorium.
2nd Cl Green
Roll Call Vote Cl Lavine Yes
Cl Green Yes
Cl Servoss Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
The second resolution by the Planning Board has to do with allocating resources for
enforcement. There is concern that there are not enough funds set inside in the event of a
matter going to litigation. Supv Leifer said the board could do budget modifications if
necessary.
J Kiefer said the Planning Board had a brief discussion about enforcement of zoning
regulations and how that gets done and whether it is done consistently and uniformly. It
seems the answer to that may be no. If one was to look for violations of our zoning regulations
you could likely find a lot of them. It is disheartening for members of the Planning Board
because they spend a lot of time thinking about how the town appears to its residents and
whether it is a welcoming place to be. They think about what is written in the zoning code a lot
and try to apply the regulations in a uniform and thoughtful manner. When members then see
dilapidated buildings and junk cars and such it is disheartening. Another example is what
happened with the Blue Bird subdivision and some mistakes were made. After a discussion
with Ray Burger, it seems part of it is related to staffing.
J Kiefer said he doesn't have an understanding of how big the problem may be, but it
appears there is a problem. It would be helpful to think about how the town enforces what is
written into its zoning and whether it is being done in a manner that everyone is comfortable
with. The Planning Board is questioning whether things can be done better, and if we choose
to do better, how do we do that.
Discussion/comments:
• Are fees adequate?
• Fees need to be related to the cost to the town.
• The Planning Department is looking at what other towns are currently charging and the
average workload for each type of project.
• Fees were last revised in 2014 and there wasn't a significant impact on revenue.
• R Burger expects to make a recommendation on fee structure in January 2020.
• The board might establish a set aside instead of a formal reserve and it could be based
on prior years'work.
• If we need more enforcement, we may need a part-time code enforcement officer.
• Revenue won't be generated by property code violations.
• The town does not have "Zoning Enforced" signs; perhaps that would help.
• Public education is necessary.
• Staffing level should be reviewed for adequacy.
• The workload is variable; violations may slip when there are other applications to
consider and get construction happening properly.
• Some projects are more time and resource intensive.
• Making the jump to take a violator to court is costly.
• The Department tries to pursue positive solutions.
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• We could contract with someone to periodically drive around and look for property code
violations and prepare notices of violation.
• Some issues will not be resolved unless the matter goes to court.
R Burger will prepare a report and proposal to present in January that addresses fees
and staffing for enforcement. Supv Leifer asked him to check with Jason Molino to see whether
there will be any movement toward some county-wide code enforcement services.
Supv Leifer closed the public hearings on the water and sewer consolidations at 8:47
p.m. The plans have been adopted and there is no proposal to amend them. He will get the
rates calculated and will get the information to the board for the December meeting.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
R Burger said board members have the October Department report. The Town Board
has declared lead agency status on the Trinitas project and letters were sent to the various
involved agencies. The next meeting of the Planning Board with the contractor for the
Comprehensive Plan update is December 11 at 6:00 pm in the DPW building.
COUNTY BRIEFING
M Robertson reported the airport project should be completed soon and a ribbon
cutting ceremony is expected in mid-December.
Bail reform was discussed at the public safety meeting this afternoon. There is a lot of
consternation about the discovery process in criminal proceeding. Cash bail was eliminated for
misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies. Some upstate counties are quite upset about it. The
County has added two staff in the District Attorney's office to deal with the new discovery rules.
They are not sure if they will need additional staff in the Sheriffs office. Many counties are
having to add staff in a major way. A lot of processes will have to happen much faster than
they did in the past. This is another unfunded mandate with no discussion about what it
means or guidance on how to implement. Tompkins County will probably pass a modified
resolution that says they agree with the goals and changes, but think since the state mandated
this, they should pay for the changes. She noted that as evidence these are the right
investments to make, Tompkins County Jail population is down around 49-52 since local
reform. The county will look into what it takes to renovate and modernize the jail, add more
classroom space, a better clinic and other things.
With respect to the solar project on the west side of town, people are shocked at how
many huge utility poles have gone up and how many trees have come down. She asked if there
is any information about what the town expected. Does NYSEG have any responsibility to tell
anyone what their work is going to look like? R Burger said the next step is to get a meeting
with NYSEG and find out what their expectations are and what their mandates are so we can
find out where the excesses are if there are any.
R Burger explained there are three separate inter-connects happening. The advantage
Dodge Road has is that they are linear in nature so it is more what people are accustomed to
seeing. On Stevenson there is a matrix of 24 poles to accomplish the interconnect of those five
fields to the north.
M Robertson said Cornell did not expect it to look like this. They expected underground
conduit. NYSEG is in the middle of a rate case and maybe this is the right time to address
this. She will work with R Burger and Supv Leifer and said this is a good time to express our
position.
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ADVISORY BOARD UPDATES
Planning Board- Has been very busy with various projects. Doing outreach with EDR
for the comp plan update is a big step. EDR is going to have some adjustment getting used to
our hands-on approach. They are setting up a shared online system for Planning Board
members to share and do outreach.
The Planning Board hopes to have preliminary recommendations on short-term rentals
at their next meeting. The town will need justification for any attempt to regulate this type of
industry.
Varna Zoning Subcommittee presented a draft proposal that was approved by the
Planning Board last night. The goal is to make the town's zoning more closely comply with the
expectations of the Varna Hamlet Plan.
The Planning Board recommended John Kiefer for chair again in 2020.
Conservation Board-Talked about deer management, conservation easements and
enforcement, ditches and runoff and erosion.
Recreation &Youth Commission- County Youth Services are serving a large number
of kids at Dryden High School and 4H Acres. There will be a Community Winter Celebration in
the Village of Dryden on December 7 and the Rec Dept will be helping with that. DRYC
members are eager to be a part of the comprehensive planning process. There arc still
vacancies on DRYC (two currently). They have good representation now from the Dryden
school. Cl Green will apply to serve on that board when her town board term is over and will
serve as their link with the Rail Trail Task Force.
Ag Committee- Continues to review ag district revisions. A Cornell grad student
attended about the Green New Deal and explained what is happening with that. It is mostly
focused on the City of Ithaca. Marie McRae attended the Planning Board Comp Plan meeting to
represent the Ag Committee. They talked about riparian buffers and how that falls into
watershed management.
Rail Trail Task Force-The FH Fox Bridge is getting railings installed and will have
signage on railings. There is a subcommittee choosing a contractor for bridge and related trail
work over Route 13. They have narrowed down three potential firms to interview December 2.
Cl Lamb responded to the DEC's recommendation that we replace the trestles on the Game
Farm section with new ones. There will be a meeting of the engineers involved in that to try to
negotiate a rehab of the trestles rather than replacement. Arranging a meeting-we want to
talk to the engineer who reviewed the drawings.
J Skaley reported that eagle scouts worked on a trail from the Varna Community Center
to Hillside Acres. It was widened and benches and signage added. They would like to connect
that trail up to the rail trail and there are a couple possible routes to think about.
Safety & Preparedness Committee -Janet Bretscher announced that the inaugural
class of CERT trainees finished last Monday. All ten who started the training completed it.
They are now in the process of forming a Community Emergency Response Team for the town
of Dryden. Nine of the participants have expressed keen interest in joining the team (one
participate is too young to join). She thanked Christina Dravis for introducing the program,
getting the non-profit status, identifying instructors and organizing the training sessions that
went flawlessly. They are grateful for the instructors who gave up their time to teach the FEMA
curriculum and share their passion for this type of work.
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Next steps will be to get together to talk about the CERT team, continuing education
sessions in January and organizing the next set of CERT trainings. They will also reach out to
the villages and public safety providers to explain what CERT is and how CERT can be used for
assistance.
J Bretscher introduced CERT student Ellie Kramer who presented a letter signed by all
class members and a photo of the class (attached). E Kramer commended the board for being
forward-thinking in this area. Another student, Diane Eaton, was also present.
Cl Green thanked and congratulated them on being members of the pilot CERT class.
She noted that wonderful networking was established so that in the event of an emergency they
know key folks and will quickly be able to connect.
Climate Smart Task Force -met this past week and concluded they will work toward
silver certification (beyond the bronze certification already received). Dryden is one of very few
communities pursuing this and they think they have the climate smart actions to earn that
level of certification. This will put us in a very favorable position for additional grant money.
They have applied for funding toward the planner for the comprehensive plan update.
Pursuing silver status will make us very fundable. John Kiefer thanked Cl Green for
continuing to chair that committee.
At 9:30 p.m. the board adjourned to executive session for the purpose of receiving legal
advice.
Respectfully submitted,
Bambi L. Avery
Town Clerk
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Recreation Department Report
October 2019
Recreation Office:
• Registration is open for Winter 2019-2020 programs. Flyers have been distributed along with
online promotion.
• Three Dryden Alum have offered to coach our Volleyball program. Thank you to DRYC member
Rhonda for finding these coaches.
• Family Semi-Formal Valentine's dance will take the place of the Father Daughter Dance this
year. Dance is February 151"at the Dryden Fire Station.
• Recreation Department was represented at the Dryden Community Cafe Chili Cook Off, placing
second.
• The Recreation Department will be holding a Holiday Card Contest on 12/7 at the Cafe.All cards
will be sent to Troops after the contest.
• The Department has been working with Diane Pamel at the Southworth Library to help make the
Holiday Celebration on 12/7 a success.
• Due to construction at Dryden Elementary School and Cassavant,the Department is currently
seeking an alternative location for Dryden Community Summer Camp.
• All soccer goals have been returned for storage with help from the Highway Department.
Youth Football
• Banquet for Junior and Senior Football teams was 11/8/19 at the Dryden Fire Station.
• Equipment was handed in to the Recreation Department that night from players.
Winter Programs
• Youth Basketball Clinic: 11/19-11/20
• Youth Travel Basketball: 12/2-3/7/20
• Shooting Stars Basketball: 1/11-2/15
• Youth Karate Sessions#2: 12/4-2/5&2/12-4/15
• Youth Wrestling: 12/3-3/1
• Adult Basketball (Open Gym): 11/17/19
• Youth Volleyball: 1/11-2/15
• Creative Writing Class at Dryden Town Hall and Ellis Hollow Community Center
• Family Semi-Formal Valentine's Day Dance
Memorandum
Date: November 21, 2019
To: Town Board
From: Ray Burger, Planning Director
Subject: Planning Department Update
Application materials and other documents for some of the items below can be found at:
http://dryden.ny.us/departments/planning-department/permit-review-links/
Trinitas—Townhomes at Dryden: The Town Board took the preliminary step of declaring their intent to
act as lead agency for the purpose of conducting the environmental review. Letters have been sent out
to other involved agencies to ask for their concurrence.
Rail Trail Bridge Crossing Route 13: A request for expression of interest went out to engineering firms
for design and management of the Dryden Rail Trail Phase 2 project that includes building a bridge over
Route 13. Six firms replied and their proposals are being reviewed.
Comprehensive Plan Update:The next meeting of the Planning Board committee to update the
comprehensive plan will be held on December 11 at 6 pm in the DPW building. Discussion will include
the public outreach plan and community survey.
Special Use Permit for a dog daycare and kennel at 1610 Dryden Road: An application to operate a dog
daycare and kennel business will be considered at a public hearing held by the Town Board on November
21.`This proposal is in a rural residential district.
Special Use Permit amendment to expand the self-storage business at 16 Freeville Road: An application
to add another building to the existing operation at the corner of Route 38 and Enterprise Drive will be
considered at a public hearing held by the Town Board on November 21. This business is located in a
mixed use commercial district.
Special Use Permit for a heavy equipment and truck repair business at 51 Hall Road: An application to
operate a heavy equipment and truck repair business in this light industrial district will be considered at a
public hearing held by the Town Board on November 21.
Planning Department activity for TOWN -Oct 2019
Building permits: 16 (3 single family homes, 1 medical office)
Zoning permits: 7
1 (over->)
Special Use Permit Reviews: 3
Site Plan Reviews: 2
Variance reviews: 1
New businesses: 1
Fire safety inspections: 0
Building inspections: 30
Certificates of Occupancy/Compliance: 11
Subdivisions: 2
Violation notices: 0
Complaints: 1
Fire calls: 0
Training hours: 9
Planning Department activity for VILLAGE -Oct 2019
Building permits: 2
Zoning permits: 2
Special Use Permit reviews: 0
Site Plan Reviews: 1
Variance reviews: 0
New businesses: 0
Fire safety inspections: 0
Building inspections: 0
Certificates of Occupancy/Compliance: 1
Subdivisions: 0
Violation notices: 2
Complaints: 1
Fire calls: U
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November 18,2019
Re: Community Emergency Response Team(CERT)
Dear Dryden Town Board,
As students finishing up the CERT course,we want to thank you for being forward thinking in regards
to emergency preparedness. We are especially grateful to the Safety and Preparedness Committee for
organizing this impactful course. Many of us are interested in staying involved with Town of Dryden
CERT.
The FEMA website offers similar information as this course,but it holds no comparison to having
Marty Kopcho and others sharing their vast knowledge and experience in person. The Varna Fire
station has a functional and comfortable classroom and being there added an element of authenticity to
the experience. Our classmates also brought valuable contributions to the course (e.g. 911
communications manager,wilderness first aid, survival training,and a nurse practitioner). The course
instructors that volunteered their time included:
• a Sergeant from the NY State Troopers with hazmat expertise
• a County Public Health Preparedness Coordinator with expertise in biological threats
• and fire fighters and EMTs with first responder and leadership expertise
In addition to covering CERT organization, fire safety,medical operations, disaster psychology, and
terrorism,we learned important lessons on when we should step in and when we should not. It's very
helpful to think things through BEFORE an emergency or disaster event. We feel more prepared,both
personally and as Dryden community members. This course has exceeded our expectations and was
well worth our time investment.
Sincerely,
The Class of November 2019
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and an operations plan of the network that will inform the feasibility
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Households 6,016 ,E
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Area 94.33 mil
Median Household Income $62,852
(2013 5-year ACS)
Service Providers Charter Communications (Coaxial)
Frontier Communications (ADSL)
Clarity Connect (Wireless)
Cellular Carriers
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Survey
Interested Surveyed Address
Key Facts: Town of Dryden
HUNT Broadband Network Design
• 3979 households surveyed; 935 received (24% response rate)
Interested
• 95% of surveys came from residential.
• 46% of surveys receive less than 10 Mbps download with 41% of
surveys paying between $51-100 per month for service.
• 71% of surveys subscribe to Spectrum for service.
• 96% of surveys responded that they would be interested in 100 Mbps
service.
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Internet Service Department
• Town Department that provides internet service Town Internet
upon request. Department "Representative�
ISP Entity
• Municipal Entity.
• Utilize a subcontractor model reducing town
participation to oversight.
Hunt
• Invest in technology like fiber to ensure the Town's
network will be viable for years to come. Financial
Consultant
Accounting Firm
Monthly
400 Mbps/400 Mbps Residential $50
1 Gbps/1 Gbps Residential $100 Line Contractor Sales/Marketing
Quantity of 3 Netegrity TBD
400 Mbps/400 Mbps Business (Dedicated) $75
1 Gbps/1 Gbps Business (Dedicated) $150 Fca
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Fiber-to-the-Home
• All fiber optic cabling. OEM
• Passive Optical Networking - Mostly passive
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• Limitless capability.
• Distance limitation of 12 miles from active
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• Easy to monitor & support.
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Project Overview
Description
Based on the interest expressed from the survey of Town Projected Customer Subscriptions
residents, an estimated number of potential customers and Year Year Year Year4 Year Total
miles of fiber can be determined. This activity predicts potential
Homes Passed 1190 986 1280 1280 1280 6016
revenue and estimated construction costs required to build a
FTTH network that serves both residential and business users. Residential 400 Mbps 714 591 768 768 768 3609
400 Mbps Take Rate % 60% 60% 60% 60% 60%
Schedule Residential lGbps 119 98 128 128 128 601
Build-out of the proposed FFTH network access across the Town 1 Gbps Take Rate % 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
of Dryden service territory will be completed within six years.
The first five years would focus on reaching all areas of the Town Business 400 Mbps 8 4 50 50 50 162
and picking up customers with a sixth year focusing on 400 Mbps Take Rate% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
redundancy in distribution. Note that this is construction of the
distribution lines and customer hookups will be part of the Business 1Gbps 5 2 33 33 33 106
Internet Service Department operations. 1 Gbps Take Rate% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
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Project Costs
Project Cost Estimate
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6 Subtotal
Central Office $80,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $80,000
Branch Office $0 $80,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $80,000
Network Equipment $100,000 $100,000 $23,000 $23,000 $22,000 $0 $268,000
Transport Cable $0 $560,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $560,000
Distribution Cable $480,000 $720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $720,000 $4,080,000
Customer Equipment $97,000 $195,000 $200,000 $185,000 $195,000 $0 $872,000
Customer Installs $630,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000 $1,260,000 $202,500 $5,872,500
Total $1,387,000 $2,915,000 $2,203,000 $2,188,000 $2,197,000 $922,500 $11,812,500
Contingency $208,050 $437,250 $330,450 $328,200 $329,550 $138,375 $1,771,875
Total Construction $1,595,050 $3,352,250 $2,533,450 $2,516,200 $2,526,550 $1,060,875 $13,584,375
Incidentals $111,654 $234,658 $177,342 $176,134 $176,859 $74,261 $950,906
Total Project Cost $1,706,704 $3,586,908 $2,710,792 $2,692,334 $2,703,409 $1,135,136 $14,535,281
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Operational Costs
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Town Internet
Department "Representativel
Operational Expense Summary
ISP Entity $1,000,000
$900,000
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Accounting Firm $400,000
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Line Contractor Customer $200,000
Quantity of 3 Netegrity, TB 9 $100,000
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Year of Operation
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FTTH Financial Overview
Projected Earnings
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($74,745)
$230,664 . The proposed build-out would cost an estimated $ 14.6 M
$793,816
$1,285,766
$1,758,066 • Consistent earnings up to $3.7M annually.
$2,882,541
$3,676,432
$3,684,981 • Cash flow vs. Maintenance Costs are positive.
$3,697,567
$3,710,191 • Earnings (EBITDA) meets capital construction costs
$3,722,852
® $3,735,551
$3,74848,288 between years 9 & 10.
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$3,761,063
$3,773,876
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Funding
• USDA Re-connect.
• USDA Community Connect.
• NYS Empire State Development Grant Funds.
• Various Loan Programs.
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Next Steps
1. Finalize Business Model.
2. Conduct Financial & Legal Reviews.
3. File required paperwork.
4. Align scope with funding to create a final project schedule.
5. Finalize all funding sources (Grants, Bonds, Loans).
6. Begin a design of the network.
7. Survey pathways and determine feasibility of overhead and underground cabling.
8. Submit ROW & pole attachment applications.
9. Begin marketing campaign targeted to the phasingof the protect. Also, all residents who
requested to be contacted on their survey should be targeted with a subscription mailer.
10. Procure construction service to build the first phase of the project.
11. Begin implementing business processes.
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