HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-22 TOWN OF DRYDEN
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
December 22, 2022
Hybrid/Zoom
Approved 2-23-23
Present: John Kiefer, Chair, Tony Salerno, Craig Anderson, Diane Tessaglia-Hymes
Zoom: Alice Green (alternate), Simon St. Laurent (alternate)
Absent: Daniel Bussmann (excused), Linda Wagenet,Joe Wilson
Staff: Ray Burger, Planning Director,Joy Foster, Recording Secretary (zoom)
Liaisons: D. Lamb (TB), L. Sparling (TB),), M. McRae (Ag)
Others: Leonardo Vargas-Mendez (TB),
Chair John Kiefer called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm
There were only 3 members present at town hall initially, not enough to vote, so Diane drove
to town hall.
1279 Dryden Rd SUP Application:
Richard Wawak proposes to construct three apartment buildings at 1279 Dryden Road
replacing a dilapidated greenhouse currently on the site. Twenty-eight dwelling units are
proposed. Site Plan Review (SPR) approval and a Special Use Permit (SUP) are
required. Preliminary sketches of this project were reviewed by the PB on 12-16-2020.
PB recommendations.
• Add recreational trails
• Add pedestrian connection between parking lot and road add screening across front
• Use roof for solar
• Provide buffer on west side
The Planning Board as advisory has no objection for this project to move on to the Town Board.
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134 Virgil Road:
The applicant is making an application for a Sketch Plan Review for a Conservation
Subdivision. The site is interesting because it is in a Traditional Neighborhood Development
Overlay on top of a Rural Residential District. Our Subdivision Law allows the applicant to use
the provisions of the Conservation Subdivision Law which provides flexibility on topics such as
lots sizes and setbacks. Agenda for the meeting is to provide the applicant with feedback on
the overall site plan, the Conservation/Site Analysis and the SEAR document.
Robert Switala, Engineer, currently Director of Planning for Big Flats NY. With applicant Paul
Simonet presented their application for Conservation Subdivision.
Discussion with the Board, reviewing site-plan
• Need to get public water through the Village, want to be able to build affordable
housing
• Road access from Applegate and drainage
• Paul wants to get a second lot developed quickly so planning board suggested that he
could do flag lot with 25' on Virgil Rd, house in 50' off of Virgil, with driveway and access
off of Applegate
• How to get Lot 2 quickly underway with a minor-subdivision
• Need to reach out to the County health department and have discussions
• Need to help developers and have public utilities
• The Town should work with the Village to extend sewer/water services into this area to
allow for denser development near village nodes.
• Applicant appreciates board suggestions and is withdrawing their Sketch Plan
Application to pursue second lot for now and will come back for further subdivision at a
later date
The Design Connect Project has been completed and the plan is available and about 100 pages.
There is some good output, with possibilities for sidewalks, trails, parks.
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Approval of minutes from 11-15-22
Motion:T. Salerno
2nd: C. Anderson
All in favor—Yes
Ray Burger gives Planning Dept. Update
• Chapter 118 of the Town of Dryden Code, which empowers the Code Enforcement
Officers to enforce the Uniform Code, has a draft update. Examples of updates:
• In current code a structure under 1500 sq. ft. wouldn't need engineered plans. It is
proposed that where safety is a concern Code Officers can now ask for engineered
plans.
• Another proposed update would allow photo documentation for some inspections.
• To clarify what could be done with Operators Permit more items have been added to
that list.
Dan Lamb gives Town Board Updates
• The Town Board wants to move forward on evaluating our zoning law to see what may
warrant amending/
• To further that process the PB will draft a resolution outlining the scope of work.This
would form the basis for TB to solicit a consultant to help with that work.
Next regular Planning Board Meeting will be 1-26-23.
Meeting adjourned 8:05 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Joy Foster
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