HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-12TOWN OF DRYDEN
Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 12, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Barbara Caldwell,
Present: Ron Chase, Kenneth Friedman, Mitchell Lavine, Ronald Roberts,
Eugene Rotunda, Henry Slater, Barbara Caldwell, presiding
1. REVIEV APPLICATION - Country Acres Mobile Park in McLean (8 lot
expansion and referred to the Planning Board by the Town Board under
Mobile Home Park Ordinance, Section 40.3).
Mr. Simon, 370 Tompkins Street, Cortland, New York, and owner of MVE
Mobile Home Park in McLean - We purchased this park on Fall Creek Road in
McLean of approximately 70+ acres. Currently 25% of the land is used for
the park. The park was originally designed with the additional spaces we
are asking for but never put in. (Presented to the Board was an area map
reflecting the current park and the requested expansion).
Currently there are 94 spaces in the park and we are proposing is to add
eight spaces. The space has already been grated for it and the road
already has mobile homes on one side. The proposed spaces are larger than
other spaces and larger than Dryden's requirements. The water and sewer
•lines exist although we have to put an extension in. The Tompkins County
Health Department and the Department of Environmental Conservation has no
objection to our plans. The waste system was designed to handle affluent
from 104 spaces. A study was done on the affluent going from the ponds
into Fall Creek. Water tests are done daily, laboratory affluent tests
are done every three or four months as well as Tompkins County and New
York State tests are conducted.
An Environmental Assessment form was presented to the Board for review.
The Board expressed concern about the run -off going into Fall Creek.
There is a question on safety features on the lagoon and drainage on the
backside of the lots.
Henry Slater reported that the proposed lot sizes are: 6940, 6215,77009
7700, 77009 6400, 6500 and 7700 square feet, all in excess of the required
5000 square feet. All lots would to meet the required set -backs for
double wide trailers. Lot one will have to be 70 feet off the center line
of the road.
Mr. Simmons - Each lot will have a small tree and two parking spaces. The
Park's rules were presented to the board for review. All parking will be
off -road unless someone is visiting. I will restrict parking on one side
of the road. The road surface will be oil and stone. There are no
drainage ditches along this road. Trash is picked up once a week with
individuals responsible for their containers and are part of the park
rules. New York State Electric & Gas will not provide a requirement plan
• to us until our plans are submitted to them and ready to be implemented.
All types of heating systems (oil, electric and gas) can be used by
renters.
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•The Board expressed an concern about: a fence around the lagoon; the run-
off to the pond with possible landscaping on area; the park rules
regarding parking on one side of the street only; the landscaping on these
eight lots, which will be the same as the rest of the park; lot one
regarding the driveway and the distance from the property line; street
lighting; DEC approval; recreational space; and obtaining a copy of park's
rules.
It
was the
general concensus
of the board that they
will
be
able to review
the
above
upon review of all
requested materials on
June
16,
19884
2. A SKETCH SESSION - Mr. Varn (proposed subdivision on Dryden Road)
A Sketch Session was held to review the proposal from Mr. Varn for a
subdivision on the Dryden Road. Mr. Varn discussed this proposal at a
prior meeting, but addtional materials were needed to look at. An area
map was presented to the Board reflecting the proposed layout of the
subdivision.
Mr. Varn - We would like to put a subdivision on Dryden Road. We have
found out since the last meeting that the RD Zone goes back 850 feet which
would mean that the back portion of the property (about 750 feet) is zoned
RB. We would like to change that zoning to RD so the whole parcel will be
zoned the same and build the shop facility on two parcels by asking for a
special permit. The other parcels of the land would be sold individually.
•There will be six parcels in the RD zone, and I would like to use two of
those lots for the shop facility. Most likely, we will let those lots be
and go with the four lots in the back remain in the RD zone. Most trucks
coming to my shop facility will be tractor trailers but the ones going out
will be 20 foot trucks. There will be one tractor trailer delivery at
least every two weeks, possibly every week.
I have discussed this with the Town Highway Department. A letter was
presented to the Board from DOC who will be coming out to inspect the
property and site to make suggestions. We plan to do a facility in the
fall tour first building) and we plan to close on the land in August.
M. Lavine requested that the records show that lots G, H, I and J are now
going to become just lot E with no subdivision at all but one big lot.
The Board expressed concern about the road going out onto Route 13 and the
island that will be located in the center of the road off Route 13. There
was also concern expressed about the ability of trucks pulling on and off
Route 13 and safety. Another concern was a buffer zone between the RB and
RD zones.
Chairman Caldwell requested information from the Department of Transpor-
ation in writing addressing this problem. Also needed is input from the
County Planning Department where they have been doing some detail studies
regarding Route 13. An Environmental Assessment Form will also need to be
filled out after a response has been received from DOT and County
,• Planning.
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• 3. Hunderford Knotch
Chairman Caldwell reported that she signed the maps today for Hunderford
Knotch as the Town Attorney advised.
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4. A SKETCH SESSION - Howser/Lott /C. Linn (Proposed Subdivision)
Chairman Caldwell suggested that perhaps the Board glance at the proposed
subdivision plans submitted. There was some confusion when Mr. Howser
should attend a Planning Meeting to present his proposal. Mr. Howser was
not present.
Chairman Caldwell read a letter accompanied the proposed Howser- Meadows
Subdivision plans and materials for review. The subdivision is proposed
for 21 residential lots, which has a required frontage on either Hurd or
Hollister Roads, totaling 34 acres. Included is a recreation /conservation
area of 30 acres with two means of public access. The remaining area (Lot
A) is 51 acres. The total farm is 115 acres. Subdivision of Lot A will
be submitted at a later date. The following notes were included regarding
the proposed 21 residential lots:
1) No trees or wooded areas are proposed to be distrubed
2) All existing drainageways and /or ditches are to be preserved
3) No physical improvements to the land within this area are proposed
with the exception of residential structures and driveways
4) We are proposing a deed restriction on the use of mobile homes in
this development provided that this proposed restriction is not in
conflict with the Town Ordinances
5) Source of water supply will be individual wells
6) Sewage treatment will be approved septic systems
7) Current utilities available within the immediate area are limited to
electric power and telephone
8) No existing structures are located on the property.
The Board expressed concern about the required 125' road frontage, run -off
and drainage of the property and wet areas.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS FLEETINGS
There were no minutes of previous meetings approved.
6. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the
Thursday, May 19, 1988.
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Town of Dryden Planning Board will be held on
There being no further business, H. Slater moved the meeting be adjourned.
M. Lavine seconded. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Recording Secretary
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