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Home My WebLink About12-27-2006z8q DECEMBER 27, 2006 9:00 A.M. SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING The Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Tupper presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper Councilman, Theodore V. Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco Councilman, John C. Proud Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; Scott Smith and Walt Kalena from Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP.; Planning Board Member, Nick Renzi; Barbara Tupper; Representatives of C.A.P.E.: Robert Rhodes, and Grace Meddaugh; Jo Schaffer, City of Cortland Planning Commission; and News Reporter, Evan Geibel from the Cortland Standard. Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order. Attorney Folmer explained to those in attendance that the Public Hearing scheduled for this morning regarding the Proposed Revised Zoning Ordinance was postponed at his request. He explained that the wrong version of the ordinance was submitted to the Board for the public hearing. Three basic changes were made to the Proposed Revised Zoning Ordinance: 1. Page 1 — Increase percent allowable maximum lot coverage in Wellhead Protection Zone 2 and Outside Wellhead Zones from 65% to 70%. 2. Page 10 — Dimensional Requirements — Increase floor area of commercial, retail, professional or business use from 100,000 to 175,000 square feet. 3. Add three provisions regarding lot coverages: 1) Developed properties or sites in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance that change ownership with no change in the size of an existing building, structure, parking lot and/or driveway shall be exempt from the lot coverage provisions of this article. 2) Existing buildings which are completely demolished and rebuilt shall comply with the provisions of this article. 3) For any properties that do not presently conform to lot coverages required by this ordinance any change in the physical size of an existing building or paved parking lot or driveway that increases the impervious surface by 500 square feet or more shall provide increased greenspace in accordance with the provisions of this Article. (i.e., if a building in the la Zone where 50% lot coverage is allowed is expanded by 1000 square feet, 500 square feet of greenspace shall be provided on the site.) Attorney Folmer questioned whether the Board wanted him to include the three provisions in the ordinance. If so, Attorney Folmer would make the appropriate changes, publish a new legal notice, post the correct copy on the Internet, and schedule a public hearing for the correct version. Robert Rhodes, representative of C.A.P.E., questioned the date and time the public hearing would be held; whether the percent lot coverages would be published in the legal notice; and whether the maximum dimensional requirements would be published in the legal notice. Attorney Folmer explained that a public hearing date and time was not yet scheduled. Although the legal notice was not drafted yet, information on lot coverages and dimensional requirements would either appear in the legal notice, or a reference would be made to them. Dr. Rhodes questioned whether any other substantial changes were made to the proposed ordinance. He also questioned when a copy of the proposed ordinance would be available. Attorney Folmer did not believe other substantial changes were made. The document would be available at the Town Clerk's office when the legal notice is published. The document would also be posted on the Town's website. The Board continued to discuss the proposed ordinance with regard to lot coverage and the percent of greenspace required for a new development or an existing development. Councilman Proud voiced his concern about lot coverage and greenspace in Wellhead Zone 1 a, and protecting the zone as much as possible. He commented on pre-existing structures 1 1 1 z85 DECEMBER 27, 2006 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 in Zone 1 a and the possibility of a property owner expanding the development. If an existing building was expanded by 1000 square feet, 500 square feet of greenspace would have to be provided on the site. Councilman Proud questioned whether there was anything that could be done to create more greenspace on an existing property. Attorney Folmer stated he spoke with Clough Harbour & Associates regarding the issue, and they discussed the possibility of requiring greenspace in increments. If there were a series of renovations the property would eventually end up at the required 50%. However, it did not seem fair or equitable to require the property owner to provide 50% greenspace of the total site if they were only going to add 1000 sq. ft. to the existing building. In that case 500 sq. ft. of greenspace would be required. Discussion continued regarding greenspace requirements. Attorney Folmer offered examples of how greenspace could be added to existing sites. Councilman Testa questioned how many undeveloped lots were left in the Town. Planning Board member, Nick Renzi commented that he and the Cortland County Planning Department were working together to determine the number of lots in different zones and the area/acreage of the lots. RESOLUTION #235 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — DECEMBER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A General Fund B Highway Fund DA Highway Fund DB Water Fund Sewer Fund Trust & Agency Capital Projects Special Grant Vouchers #591 - 618 $ 68,433.48 B 123 - B 123 $ 455.75 DA2 - DA4 $ 2,297.52 D547 - D571 $ 23,101.08 W247 - W260 $ 9,200.62 5125 - 5128 $ 1,439.24 T13 - T13 $ 1,621.18 H34 - H41 $397,085.59 SG35 - H36 $ 9,420.43 RESOLUTION #236 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - FINAL 2006 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #619 - 631 $ 2,795.44 General Fund B B 124 - B 127 $ 2,288.26 Highway Fund DB D572 - D585 $ 84,456.43 Water Fund W261 - W271 $ 4,185.29 Sewer Fund S 129 - S 129 $ 443.25 Capital Projects H42 - H44 $ 4,649.00 Under Communications, Councilman Proud questioned what the Board would be doing regarding the required training for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals members. Nick Renzi apprised the Board that 4 hours of training was required per year for Planning and Zoning Board members. Dan Dineen, Director of the Cortland County Planning Department, would conduct the training locally. Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Nick Renzi thanked Town Clerk Snyder and Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco-Petrella for their cooperation, hard work, and professionalism throughout the year. DECEMBER 27, 2006 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 On another note, Mr. Renzi commented that the Town has 2 weeks from the date of a Town Board Meeting to submit the Minutes. He stressed the importance of completing the Minutes and submitting them on time. Supervisor Tupper explained that the Minutes are initially submitted in draft form until the Town Clerk can review the draft and make appropriate changes. The final Minutes are submitted to the Board and formally approved. Highway Sup't. Carl Bush requested authorization to purchase a loader from the New York State Bid List. The new loader would replace a 1999 Daewoo loader, and would cost no more than $130,000.00. The 1999 Daewoo would go to public auction along with a 1998 Dodge, and a 1993 Ford. RESOLUTION #237 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO PURCHASE A LOADER FROM THE NEW YORK STATE BID Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Highway Sup't Carl Bush to purchase a Loader from the New York State Bid list in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00, and it is further RESOLVED, the Loader will replace a 1999 Daewoo Loader, serial number 1144, that will go to public auction along with a 1998 Dodge and a 1993 Ford. Attorney Folmer reported: Bond Anticipation Note: Attorney Folmer apprised the Board there would be a closing on a Bond Anticipation Note at the end of the week for the Cortlandville Starr Road Park & Recreation Center. No further comments or discussion were heard. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to recess the Special Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was recessed at 9:30 a.m. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the Special Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Special Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respe tfully submitted, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville