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Cortland @Teen Development
July 2,1973, 7:30 P.M.
Town.,Hall 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, N.Y.
Special meeting of the Planning Board held at the Town Hall
in the Office of the Town Clerk. Members present were,
Victor Metcalf, acting chairman, due to the absense of
Gordon Hatheway, William Clemens and Willard Griswold. Mr.
William Bean was not present.
:lotion was made by Mr. Clemens seconded by Mr. Griswold that
Mr. Metcalf be named chairman at this time.
Twelve residents of Bell Drive were present at this meeting.
The Cortland Green Development was reviewed by the Planning
Board and the following recommendations of the Board will be
presented to the Town Board by the Secretary of the Planning
Board,at the next scheduled Board meeting on July 5, 1973•
The Planning Board has reviewed the request of the
Developer for annexation of certain property east and south
of Bell Drive and is requested tby Town Board .
The Planning Board recommends that the area not be
annexed to the Village of Homer and the Developer's request
be denied.
The basis of the Planning Board's recommendation is as
follows
1. Density of proposed project -is much greater
than other developments in the. area and will probably have
a-noonsiderable adverse effect on property values.
2. Entrances and exits for the planned project are
insufficient — The proposed use of Maryland Ave will cause
the Town to expend considerable funds to develop this road;
and the eventual exit to old N. Homer Ave, Fisher Ave. and
Route 11, will send traffic to a dangerous intersection which
has poor visibility at any time. The entrance and exit to 281
will be the main entrance and this will compound the already
congested traffic from other streets. The entrance and exit
to the east over the D.L.& W.R.R. is very poor and not de-
velped and in any event will be a dangerous crossing and
exit.
3. The drainage for the area tar.normally to the south
and to the creek which eventually enters the river by the
_ County Highway Garage. phis drainage problem is not resolved
and may cause flooding of properties to the South of Fisher Ave
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4. There has been no indication of the probable zoning of
this area if annexed to the•Village of Homer and it is poss-
ible, gas stations and other commercial development could
take place on the corner of Fisher Ave & 281.
j. The residents of the area have built in this area
based on present zoning and control and if control passes to
the Village of Homer the Control and Protection by.the Town
is lost.
6. in regard to Sewers and Water installation, the same
result can be obtained by formimg Water and Sewer Districts®
as has been done for the S.E. side of the Town.
?. it would appears the precendant of annexation, everytime
a develper comes forth with a plan, is not in the best
interests of the Town.
The Planning Board respeefully submits this negative rec-
ommandation to the Cortlandville Town Board.
Victor Metcalf
Willard Griswold
William Clemens
RESOLUTION-.
Motion therefore by Mr. Metcalf seconded by Mr. Clemens
that the Planning Board recommend to the Town Board that
the Petition for annexation be denied. Motion passed.
Lelan M. Brookins, Secretary,
Cortlandville Planning Board.
The Town Clerk is to inform the Planning Board of this App-
lication and ®f the date for the Public Hearing, the Town
Board would welcome any comments from the Planning Board in
regard to this Application.
Mr. Fish reported that after investigating the need of lights
on Gunzen Drive,he would recommend 4, 175 Watt lights on Gunzen
Drive. Resolution was passed on motion of R. Miller seconded by S.
Griswold that 4 lights be installed on Gunzen Dr. This motion
was passed unanimously.
Mr. Taylor stated that he and Mr. Miller attended a meeting on
"Beautification" in Cortland County, a Town of Cortlandville
group have formed a Beautification Counsel, with Mrs. Jane Edlun&
as chairman, other members are Mr. & Mrs. Robert Blatchley, Mr.
i% Ray E. Miller and Frank K. Taylor.
RESOLUTION: Motion was made by Mr. Fish seconded by Mr. Eaton
that the above residents of the Town of Cortlandville be accepted
as the Town of Cortlandville, Beautification Counsel. 'phis
motion was passed unanimously.
Mr. Taylor stated he had another communication in regard to the
Revenue Sharing
Mr. Ed Purser, Attorney presented his report to the Town Board
as to his findings in regard to the Clar*nce Homer property. See
next pages for this report.
Mr. Lou Wagner reported to the Board regarding Bowling Green,
The cost to Mr. Niederhofer would be roughly2300 for Double
Surface, after getting a figure of $5415.00 from Cortland
Asphalt for Blacktop which would last a 10 year period, Mr
Niederhofer is agreeable and will pay his share plus his 2300.00 ,
the difference between 5400.00 and 2300.00 being 3100, in round
figures the Town would be paying $1500.00 and Mr. Niederhofer
$1500.00, more or less.
0 otion was made by Mr. Eaton seconded by Mr. Miller that Mr Wagner
be authorized to proceed with this project. this motion was passed.
Mr. Ed. Purser, Attorney acting for the Town,presented:his
report to the Town Board as follows:
TO: MEMBERS OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE
FROM: EDWARD R. PURSER
Re: Clarence S.'Homer property -
Delaware Avenue
I have examined various documents relative to
whether certain property located to the rear and west of
42 Delaware Avenue, Cortland, New York is located in the
corporate limits of the City of Cortland or the Town of Cort-
landville. This property is further designated and known as
Lots Nos. 3 and 4 of Block No. 3 as shown on a map of Village
Lots of the John Curtin Tract, dated November 16, 1887, made
by Frank Place, L. S. and filed in the Cortland County Clerk's
Office on March 31, 1888.
The subject property was conveyed to Mr. Homer.by
deed dated September 28, 1954. Stearns & Wheler, Engineers,
surveyed the said property and have made a map of the premises
dated June 18, 1973. According to said survey and map the
corporation line for the City of Cortland divides Lots Nos.
3 and 4 as referred to above. Further according to said map of
Stearns & Wheler approximately 90% of the buildings or struct-
ures on said premises are in the Town of Cortlandville.
I have discussed this matter with George Yager,
Corporation Counsel for the City of Cortland, New York. He
advised me that the corporate city line on this area has not
changed since Cortland became an incorporated city.
It is therefore my opinion, based upon maps, surveys
and deeds of the area, that a portion of Lots No. 3 and 4 of
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Clarence Homer located in the rear of 42 Delaware Avenue are
in the Town of Cortlandville and subject to the zoning ordinanc
of the Town of Cortlandville.
According to the Zoning Map of the Town of Cortland-
ville the premises are zoned Residential R2. This limits the
use of the property to single family dwelling unless a special
permit or variance is obtained.
It further appears that the Zoning Board of Appeals
of the Town of Cortlandville on March 22, 1972 affirmed the
Zoning Officer's denial of a building permit to Mr. Homer to
build a three family multiple dwelling on the same premises
heretofore referred to.
Respectfully submitted,
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Edward R. Purser
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Motion was made by Mr. Miller seconded by D. Eaton that all bills
as presented by the Town Clerk and audited by the Town Board be
paid as follows:
General Fund $6235.59
Water Dist. 1 3951.75
It 2 190.40
Sewer Dist. 1 671.21
Highway 21,603.03 Motion passed, unanimously.
( Note to Bookeeper, B.Krauklis)
(Water Dist. ;,Bills,not available, as meters have not been read)
Motion was made by Mr. Miller seconded by Mr. Griswold that meeting
adjourn, Motion passed unanimously.
Lelan M. Brookins, Town Clerk
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Wed. July 18, 1973, Public Hearing, 7 P.M. on the Application of
William and Diane Pauldine to rezone lands on Fisher Ave. This
hearing declared closed at 8 P.M.
Regular meeting called to order by Supervisor Frank K. Taylor,
members present were Justices bonald Eaton Ron Fish, Sherman
Griswold and Ray E. Miller. Also present were Town Engineer
Wm. Rowell, Town Assessor R. Wells, T. Attorney John J. Gard-
ner, Rudy Krauklis, Bookeeper for Supervisors accounts and
Mildred Brookins, Deputy Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro, also
Fred Walker , Water & Sewer Maintenance Dept.
Mr. & Mrs. Weeks and Mr. & Mrs Patrick were present from
Isabel, regarding Clarence Homer property.
Mr. & Mrs. Guy and Mr. & Mrs. Greene of Allen Drive, regarding
a petition to enforce the issue that Allen Drive be maintained
as a dead end street.
Mr. Priest of Groton Road was present also George Cook, Tom
Smith from Lamont Acres, Shirley Fish of Fisher Ave. Wm Clemens
and Willard Griswold of the Planning Board and others.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting and there
were no corrections
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The Town Clerk presented a petition with 23 names of residents
of Allen Drive asking the Town of Cortlandville to take approp-
riate measures which will restore said street to its designated
status of Dead End,thus eliminating any thru traffic to and
from the apartment complex, except in instances of emergency, i.
e. fire. This petition dated July 14, 1973.
Motion was made by R. Miller seconded by D. Eaton that this pet-
ition be accepted and filed, this was passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Mr. Fish seconded by S. Griswold that Att.
Gardner make a search as to the proper status of Allen Dr.
This motion was passed.
Mr. Taylor had a communication from Michael Walsh, Deputy County
Highway Supt. regarding the Center st Bridge in the Village of
McGraw, N.Y. in the Town of Cortlandville.
A copy of a letter was enclosed from N.Y.S.D,O.T. disapprari
the Center St. Bridge as a project funded under the Donovan Plan.
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Motion was made by D. Eaton seconded by A. Fish that the Town
Attorney review the La.w(Article 8 A of the Highway Law) and
report back to the Town Board,this motion was passed unanimously
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Mr. Eaton requested permission to attend a Summer Training Program
July 22 thru July 27, 1973 at St. Lawrence University, Canton,
Motion was made by R. Miller seconded by S. Griswold that Mr. Eaton
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attend this program at the expense of the Town. This motion was
passed.
Mr. Greene asked the Board when to expect clarification in regard
to Allen Dr.
being
a Dead
End Street.
It is
expected that the
Town Attorney
will
feport
on this at
the next
meeting.
Mr. Weeks asked the Board what was going to be done regarding the
Violation of Clarence Homer building an apartment on to his barn
for which he never had a permit for, Therefore, motion was made
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by-R. Fish, seconded by R. Miller that the Zoning officer investigate
this violation, this motion was passed unanimous with the except-
ion of Mr. Eaton, who abstained. Also, the Zoning Officer is re-
quested to ask Mr. Homer to clean up the junk, bed springs etc. and
make a report to the Board of this investigation.
Mr. Taylor explained different options o,'suggested Fire Protection
District. These options will be reviewed at a future date as further
study is made.
There being no further business at this time Motion was made by
D. Eaton seconded by R. Miller, that meeting adjourn. Motion passed
unanimously.
Lelan M. Brookins, Town Clerk