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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 March 6 planning board (2)Town of Enfield Planning Board Meeting March 6, 2019 - Enfield Community Building 1 PRESENT: Ann Chaffee, Joe Dawson, Henry Hansteen Rich Teeter MEMBERS EXCUSED:Steve Givin, Dan Walker OTHERS PRESENT: Alan Teeter, Code Enforcer; Beth McGee, Enfield Town Supervisor; Pat Head Henry Hansteen called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Henry Hansteen chaired the meeting and Joe Dawson, Alternate, was asked to sit in as a substitute voting member of the Planning Board. Henry Hansteen made a motion and seconded by Rich Teeter to accept the minutes of the February 6, 2019 meeting. Minutes passed unanimously. Henry Hansteen introduced Pat Head who is submitting building permit for two apartment sites two-4 unit on Enfield Center Road (10.-1-5.29) and two-4 unit at 1795 Mecklenburg Road (9.-.1-12). The Mecklenburg Road site has an existing well and septic system. Alan Teeter stated that this site would have to be reviewed by the County Planning Department because of the location on a State Highway. They have 30 days to comment on the site. Beth McGee asked Pat Head if the apartments would be “affordable housing” he stated rent would be competitively priced - in line with other apartments in the area of the same value. Pat Head stated drawings submitted with the application were based on the apartments owned by John Rancich on Mecklenburg Road.(1798-1804 Mecklenburg Road). He thought he would p robably change the plan to concrete slab instead of a full basement. The Tompkins County Health Department will need to approve both sites for the water and septic. Alan Teeter will review the applications also. Both sites will need a Public Hearing through the Planning Board. Alan Teeter stated that the SEQR needed a Lead Agency. Henry Hansteen motioned and seconded by Rich Teeter that the Planning Board be appointed as Lead Agency for the SEQR. Motion passed unanimously. Henry Hansteen directed the Planning Board through the Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 – SEQR application, for both of the above properties, which was submitted by Pat Head. Rich Teeter motioned and seconded by Henry Hansteen to accept both applications as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. A Public Hearing - Legal Ad notice will be published in the Ithaca Journal on March 23, 2019 and on the Town of Enfield’s website – www.townofenfield.org for the Public Hearing to be held April 3, 2019 at the Enfield Community Building. Applications will be held in the Enfield Code Enforcement Office. Henry Hansteen stated that Dan Walker would be attending the Town Board Meeting to discuss any concerns, suggestions that the Planning Board had regarding the Comprehensive Plan. He encouraged other members to attend. Town of Enfield Planning Board Meeting March 6, 2019 - Enfield Community Building 2 Henry Hansteen asked Beth McGee about town property maintenance regulations. Discussion regarding property maintenance included: Town has an obligation to follow NYS laws regarding property maintenance and regulations. An inventory of property in Enfield needs to be obtained which contains: “Zombie” and condemned property. What is the policy for handling different types of property and does it help in better handling a complaint about properties? This now involves State regulations. Concern regarding the house located at the corner of Enfield Center and Enfield Main Roads. The house involves asbestos which needs to be removed before the house can be torn down. The owners are working on a solution for the problem. Could a “fund raiser” be established to help the owners in the removal of the asbestos and house. Perhaps a memorial park could be placed there so funds could be raised for the park first which would include funds for removal of the house. Maybe the property could be resold to the donors of the park. Current regulations state they can not make the owners take the house down but can regulate they make the house “safe” against hazards. How imposing should the law be for the town regarding “Zombie” and abandoned properties. The Town wants to build up its tax base so that people would be attracted to live here so property maintenance needs to be addressed. Beth McGee asked current landlords who were in attendance at the meeting what requirements that they abide to by to keep their property maintenance in good repair. The landlord would have to be able to live there Do their own inspections of apartments/homes/mobile homes often Housing assistants – Section 8 inspects homes/apartments State Laws – property maintenance Enforcement is difficult through Code Enforcement Concerned residents of the apartment/home can ask for inspection if there is a problem Rental properties do not have to have insurance on the apartment/home Town Board has little power to do anything regarding homes 3 or more units Enfield Code Enforcer inspects once every three years Can’t inspect private homes unless requested by occupants City and Town of Ithaca has strict regulations on maintenance of properties A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sue Thompson, Recording Secretary