HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-16Town of Dryden
Planning Board
August 16th, 1984
The Planning Board met on August 16th, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. with members
R. Lampila, B. Lavine, Chr. B. Caldwell, R. Beck, E. Dollaway and Z.O.
S. Stewart present.
Chr. Caldwell called the meeting which was a continuation of the pub-
lic hearing from July 16th, 1984 for Dryden Enterprise Corp. to order.
Clyde Cotterill briefly reviewed the proposed subdivision.
Chr. Caldwell said the map at tonights meeting was dated July 30th.
She asked what changes if any have been made.
R. Lampila said the only changes that have been made are lot lines
moved for lots-7. 8, making them deeper and lot 6 will be narrower.
A question was asked if the 3 acres purchased for Dryden Groton Insur-
ance Co. was intended to be subdivided at a later point in time.
Clint Cotterill said he thought they purchased land so in 20 yrs. from
now if they needed to expand, they would have room, not to sell part of it
off; No one can make a lot smaller without coming to the Planning Bd. for
approval.
Chr. Caldwell said after the last meeting this Bd. had questions on
drainage, traffic, and the number of curb cuts onto Rt. 38. The drain-
age has been resolved with DOT by coming from the Enterprise driveway
at the end of Lewis St. and directed down the north side of 38 and emptying
into the creek. The DOT is satisfied with this and a map showing drainage
was in hand. Chr. Caldwell read a letter from Frederick Grout, NYS DOT
dated Aug. 6th, 1984 to Clyde Cotterill regarding highway work permit `
#3 -83 -8436. The work permit is reinstated and extended to October 31st, 1984
® and is informing you to construct a ditch the entire length of the prop-
erty along Rt. 38 in accordance with attached sketch and place a'culvert
under Enterprise Dr. in accordance with attached sketch and the Village
will not allow drainage down Lewis St.. Also Dot asks that you furnish
110 ft. of 24 " pipe with bands for use of this drainage.
Clint Cotterill said the Town has an agreement with the Village that no
one can put anything into the sewage system without DEC and Village approv-
al. The specifications are the same.
Mayor Lane said Dryden Enterprise and they were asking for a certain
amount of drainage to come down Lewis St. and that the permit had been
revoked. The indication was that if the Village did not allow this, it'
would require a much deeper ditch along Rt. 38.
This raised some serious questions on safety and pedestrians. After
contacting Frederick Grout on Aug. 10, he indicated the ditch would be the
same depth'if or if not drainage went down Lewis St. The Village is very
strongly opposed to any water coming down Lewis St. because of flooding
conditions. He felt the Planning Bd. should consider culverts and sidewalks
for the subdivision. The possibility of a serious traffic problem on Lewis
St. was also a concern. A letter outlining these concerns was given to
Chr. Caldwell. Letters from Supervisor Cotterill dated Aug. 6th and from
Mayor Lane to Sup. Cotterill were read (copies attached). A letter from
Tompkins Co. P1. Dept. for input on this project was also read. It con-
tained questions in an advisory capacity only. 1. What affects will this
proposal have on drainage at Dryden High School and 2. Will existing cul-
verts along Rt.. 38 handle the runoff and 3. Will drainage reach•Virgil
Creek without.causing problems for residents along Rt. 389
B. Lavine askedquestions on points about the questions from the P1. Bd.
on the subdivision 1) contours included on the map and 2) regarding
preliminary design on application if any culverts or bridges are required
answered no.
Clint Cotterill said if the State does require a culvert under Enterprise
Enterprise Corp. will provide the Culver.
The point was made that the ditch, which will be 2 112 feet deep and
22 feet fromithe edge of the road is in the state right of way.
B. Lavine had a question on number 16 on proposed extension of Enter-
prise Drive and the assurance that it will be extended.
If Ron Goddard wants to develop,-.it will be a point of access. The 3.9
acres for Ton Goddard will be a contiguous parcel.
B. Lavine had a concern about subdivision occuring on the 3.9 acres
without an easement. Also if Goddard sold off land to someone else and
they wanted!to subdivide.
Chr. Caldwell asked if there had been a resolution on the number of curb
cuts and where on lots 1,2,,3 and 4 on Rt. 38, Ellis Dr: and Enterprise Dr.
One map showed six new curb cuts on 38, a definite concern.
B. Lavine asked what would be acceptable for lots 1,2 and the number
of curb cuts and possible restrictions on lot 1. The answer was they would
hate to seeja restriction as it would make it less sellable.
A questiIon was asked about restriciions on 16ts for driveways. There
are general guidelines (5c driveway access) was read. A question was asked
if Dryden Enterprise had ..thought about what kinds of businesses would be
good for Dryden and if a business didn't make it, what would keep it from
becoming a 'jghost" development.
Paul Perkins said he felt like conpatible businesses and retail sales
such as thejinsurance company and the grocery store. It was pointed out
that the control is out of anyone's hands as to success or failure of a
business.
B. Lavine said this.is not within the framework of the meeting tonight.
It was reinterated again how much thought has gone into the initial
phase to meet the needs of Dryden.
On access for lots 2,3,:and 4.to the road why have Enterprise Dr: You
could have E11is Dr. end at lot 5 and you would have access to each lot
The division of lot 2, 3, and 4 was made only on the Planning Bd's
part as farlas flexibility for the subdivision to help out the subdividers
and in so doing have made a new problem. The hope is that lots 2,3, and
4 will be sold as one with one access off Ellis Dr. onto 38, but, should
lots 2,3, and 4 be developed individually, what restrictions if any would
be appropriate?
The possibility of 6 entrances within such a shortdistance would be
a detrement! One suggestion was to have subdivision in lots 2,3, 4 & 5
is to have one lot on the .front and 3 on the back with a dirve down the mid-
dle or have a drive down the center.and only ahve one driveway between 3
and 4 and 2�would access on Enterprise Dr. _.
Paul Perkins said he will take concerns back to the Bd., but, would
hate to seeltoo many restrictions on curb cuts on 38.
B. Lavine asked for reaction to one access for lots 2,3, 4 to Rt. 38
and if all 'three lots were developed individually that there be a coopera-
tive agreement that they would share one dirve and have one curb cut.
No objections.
No curbcuts from lot 1 onto:rEnterprise Drive was not favorable.
Three curb 'cuts on 38 from the.grocery stor, lot 1 and lots 3 was a question.
There was discussion on whether a requirement of putting a culvert all
the way along the development and sidewalks by Dryden Enterprise or as
an agreement between the parties involved contributing to the problems of
ditches,'sildewalks and culverts. There was a feeling that if there was an
enclosed culvert and 6 feet from the..rdo it would be safe for kids to walk
along thus,i eliminating the need for sidewalks.
There was discussion on where a sidewalk or gravel path would go.
The hearing closed
B. LaviiIne felt more information was needed on the safety and pedestrian
question from DOT.