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TOWN OF DRYDEN PLANNING BQARD
FEBRUARY 19, 1998
AGENDA: (1) Pleasant Mountain Subdivision- Extension Requested
(2) Telecommunications Towers, Antennae & Related Facilities Discussion
MEMBERS PRESENT: ACTING CHAIR JOSEPH LALLEY, GORDON DEIBLER,
RICHARD TURECEK, DAN BROOKS AND ERICA EVANS.
ALSO PRESENT: TIM LEONARD, DEB. GRANTHAM, ONE SPECTATOR,
KEVIN EZELL AND, AND .HENRY SLATER.
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair. Joseph Lalley,
Re: PLEASANT MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION
The Planning Board has received a written communication from William F. Albern, P.C.
requesting an extension for the Pleasant Mountain Subdivision.
Erica Evans moved to approve the requested extension for the Pleasant Mountain
Subdivision of one hundred and eighty days.
Second by Gordon Deibler
Discussion:
Richard Turecek was concerned about granting extensions and suggested that it be granted
contingent on accomplishments being made within the 180 days.
Henry Slater stated that Mr. Hovanec had indicated to him that the lending institutions were
hesitant in advancing money to built infrastructure when none of the lots were sold. He has
indicated he is setting aside his own proceeds, but needs time to build a base.
Mr. Lalley noted that any additional extension will have to be granted by the Board.
Vote Yes. (4) Gordon Deibler, Richard Turecek, Daniel Brooks and Erica Evans
Granted.
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Discussion on Telecommunications Towers, Antennae & Related Facilities
BOARD CONCERNS
DISCUSSION
A: WHO CERTIFIES ENGINEERS?
Be HOW DOES IT DEAL WITH THE AESTHETICS OF TOWERS?
16 Minimize the obstruction of the beauty of the vicinity /area.
2. Minimize obstruction of views.
Co CO- LOCATIONS.
L Maximize the use of towers ( for multiple carriers)
2. Existing strictures.
D. RETURN SITE TO PRECONSTRUCTION CONDITION.
L A performance bond placed with the Town for removal and site
restoration once the owner no longer wants to use the facility.
29 Non - transferable from it specific intended use for which it was
installed.
3. Located in a remote donnant area at the time of installation. ( '/2
to 3/4 mile from a residential area)
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E. DESIGNATE THE TOWN AS THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR
HEARING AND LEGAL NOTICES.
F.
G.
IA.
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BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS:
L Special permit process where a tower is to be built.
29 If on an existing structure perhaps a building permit is sufficient.
RIDGE LAW,
1. To protect the view along a mountainous ridge.
MEETING ADJOURNED
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TOWN OF DRYDEN PLANNING BOARD
FEBRUARY 19, 1998
AGENDA: (1) Pleasant Mountain Subdivision- Extension Requested
(2) Telecommunications Towers, Antennae & Related Facilities Discussion
MEMBERS PRESENT: ACTING CHAIR JOSEPH LALLEY, GORDON DEIBLER,
RICHARD TURECEK, DAN BROOKS AND ERICA EVANS.
ALSO PRESENT: TIM LEONARD, DEB. GRANTHAM, ONE SPECTATOR,
KEVIN EZELL AND, AND .HENRY SLATER.
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair. Joseph Lalley.
Re: PLEASANT MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION
The Planning Board has received a written communication from William F. Albern, P.C.
requesting an extension for the Pleasant Mountain Subdivision.
Erica Evans moved to approve the requested extension for the Pleasant Mountain
Subdivision of one hundred and eighty days.
Second by Gordon Deibler
Discussion:
Richard Turecek was concerned about granting extensions and suggested that it be granted
contingent on accomplishments being made within the 180 days.
Henry Slater stated that Mr. Hovanec had indicated to him that the lending institutions were
hesitant in advancing money to built infrastructure when none of the lots were sold. He has
indicated he is setting aside his own proceeds, but needs time to build a base.
Mr. Lalley noted that any additional extension will have to be granted by the Board.
Vote Yes. (4) Gordon Deibler, Richard Turecek, Daniel Brooks and Erica Evans.
Granted.
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Discussion on Telecommunications Towers, Antennae & Related Facilities
BOARD CONCERNS
DISCUSSION
A: WHO CERTIFIES ENGINEERS?
Be HOW DOES IT DEAL WITH THE AESTHETICS OF TOWERS?
L Minimize the obstruction of the beauty of the vicinity /area.
2. Minimize obstruction of views.
Co CO- LOCATIONS.
I. Maximize the use of towers ( for multiple carriers)
2. Existing strictures.
D. RETURN SITE TO PRECONSTRUCTION CONDITION.
1. A perfonnance bond placed with the Town for removal and site
restoration once the owner no longer wants to use the facility.
2. Non - transferable from it specific intended use for which it was
installed.
3. Located in a remote donnant area at the time of installation. ( 1/2
to 3/4 mile from a residential area)
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E. DESIGNATE THE TOWN AS THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR
HEARING AND LEGAL NOTICES.
F. BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS:
1. Special pen-nit process where a tower is to be built.
2. If on an existing stricture perhaps a building permit is sufficient.
G. RIDGE LAW,
1. To protect the view along a mountainous ridge.
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MEETING ADJOURNED
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