HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 05 01 minutes planning board.pdfTown of Enfield Planning Board Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2013
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PRESENT: Ann Chaffee, Dawn George, Steve Givin, Calvin Rothermich
Marie Vandemark, Dan Walker
EXCUSED: Virginia Bryant
STAFF: Sue Thompson/Planning Board Recording Secretary
Vera Howe-Strait, Enfield Town Board Representative
Alan Teeter, Building Code Enforcement Officer
Marie Vandemark called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Dan Walker made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 3, 2013, meeting. Sue Thompson
corrected the minutes to add Calvin Rothermich ’s name to the minutes for attendance. Ann Chaffee
seconded the motion. Minutes passed unanimously.
Marie Vandemark introduced the Site Plan Review for the Subdivision A pplication from David
Thompson of Iradell Road. It was noted that Guy Krogh, Enfield Town Lawyer, emailed a n up-dated
(2007) version of Subdivision Regulations to Virginia Bryant for reference for the Planning Board.
David Thompson and Anna Holmberg presented packets to the Board regarding the application for
the subdivision. There was discussion regarding major and minor subdivision regulations in the
subdivision regulations. There will be no major change on each of the subdivisions so a “short Form”
was used for the application. Property closing is hoped for in June and so a public hearing will be
held at the June 5 Planning Board meeting to review the final subdivision plans. Notification will be
placed in the Ithaca Journal for the public hearing by May 16.
Marie Vandemark introduced the Site Plan Review Application from Clarity Connect for installing a
195 foot tower at (1808) Mecklenburg Road. They submitted for a building permit for the tower at 100
feet but need additional approval for the extra height of 95 feet.
There was discussion regarding the tower: The communication tower does not automatically co me
with lights on it. The cost of the project will increase if lights are placed on the tower because of the
“electric” usage. The FFA application was approved and submitted with the Site Plan application.
This application stated that there is no problem with “flight paths” at the airport “Grund” on
Mecklenburg Road and the tower height.
Marie Vandemark made a motion to accept the Site Plan Application from Clarity Connect for
installing a 195 foot communications tower at (1808) Mecklenburg Road with the contingency that if
and when the Town of Enfield Town Board and/or Planning Board of Enfield requests that lights be
placed on the tower, Clarity Connect will comply with that request. Motion was seconded and Board
approved the motion unanimously.
Town of Enfield Planning Board Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2013
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Note: Information from Alan Teeter, the planning board has 62 days to approve or not approve the
project with or without conditions. They may also hold a public hearing if they feel one is needed. If
they fail to act on the application in the 62 day period it is automatically approved.
The Planning Board asked for Comprehensive Plan Group Reports to be tabled until the June 5
meeting. Vera Howe-Strait will report to the Town Board on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan.
The survey group reported that they hope to have a final report by the June meeting. A reminder was
given to the different group members attending the meeting not to share the drafts of the Plan with
the general public. The Planning Board will release a draft copy of the plan in the future.
Dan Walker made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ann Chaffee seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Sue Thompson, Recording Secretary
