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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-160 TOWN OF DRYDEN PLANNING BOARD November 16, 2000 AGENDA: (1) Long Range Planning MEM. PRESENT; Joseph Lalley, Martin Christofferson, Gordon Deibler, Barbara Caldwell, Lynn Griffin, and David Weinstein. ALSO PRESENT: Henry Slater and Deb Grantham The Board went over details of publishing the survey results. It was determined that several locations that would not require payment would be ideal for displaying the results. Among those decided on were as follows: Libraries, including TC3's library, community centers, and fire departments. The Post Office was also discussed as a possibility, and will be checked into. Some media coverage was also discussed. It was decided that a press release would be a good vice for getting the word out that the results are being posted_ There was some discussion about the process that the Board will take on determining the goals set forth in the outline. Some material from the questionnaire results was discussed. Particularly, the wants of the citizens were discussed as well as a way to achieve those wants. It was suggested that the Board decide what pattern the Town should develop in, and determine whether it matches zoning regulations. Looking at the current agendas of the Town Board, Zoning Board and Planning Board would give some insight into where problems are as far as transition from intensity of use. c a • There was a suggestion that the group review some of the sweeping statements in the students report and determine whether the Board agrees or disagrees with those statements_ In addition, what issues were not addressed in the report but seem to be important to the people of the town via the survey results? The Board agreed that there should be some incentive and flexibility for residence to keep open land. Residence seem to enjoy the current character of the town. Clustered housing has the potential to change the character of the town, but at the same time offers the possibility of more open space being preserved in the outer areas of the town. There seems to be an increase in single homes being built as opposed to group or clustered housing. Housing for elderly or mature citizens seems to be becoming popular. Should the development of such housing be encouraged just outside the village where services are more easily accessible? While the concept of centered or clustered development may be a good concept in the context of it needing to be in close proximity to central services, have water and sewer, and larger components of open space, etc. The concept of individual lots is still in demand. Recreation seems to be important to the community_ With the growing interest in health and fitness, a comprehensive recreation plan should be considered. The town could provide some sort of recreational program based on assessed needs. Certain types of development should be required to have a minimum amount of open space and recreational facilities provided. In summary the Board covered the following ideas: 1. The preservation of open space 2. Buffer zones 3. Recreation is 2 W 4. Sewer and water Deb Grantham updated the Board on the estimated cost of hiring a consultant for the master plan and zoning. She is currently writing an RFP based on a proposal and will share it with the Board in January. Estimated hiring date would be April 2001. A press release will be scheduled for early 2001. It was decided that any comments to the press would be limited to the chairperson or appointed Board member.