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Home My WebLink About1994-09-21 `14/eisie( TOWN OF DANBY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING McCune - 01 7 : 20 P . M . September 21 , 1994 • PRESENT : Chairperson Ken Horst Planning Board Members : Arch Dotson , William Farrell , Joel Gagnon , Eloise Greene , Nancy Weitzel ABSENT : Don Schaaf Others Present : Code Enforcement Officer - Susan Beeners S ecretary - Carol W . Sczepanski Applicant - Robert McCune Members of the Public : H oward Steiner , Richard Tenney , Julie Tenney , Jim Hovanec Mary Lou H ardesty , Al Shepardson The public hearing was opened at 7 : 25 P . M . by Chairperson Horst and t he following Notice of Publication was read : " NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town of Danby Planning Board on September 21 , 1994 at 7 : 20 P . M . , 1830 Danby Road , Ithaca , New York to consider approval of the proposed transfer of 0 . 6 + / - acres from Town of Danby Tax Parcel # 5 . - 1 - 1 . 2 ( 1120 Coddington Road ) to Parcel # 5 . - 1 - 9 ( 1122 Coddington Road ) with no new development proposed . The involved lots are located on Coddington Road near Banks Road . Robert J . & Alice R . McCune owners / applicants : At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning the same . By Order of the Planning Board Chair Carol W . Sczepanski , Town Clerk Published : September 21 , 1994 " • Affidavit of Neighbor Notification received . Applicant Robert McCune explained that he owns two lots that are side by side and is selling . 06 acre to move the property line around the pond . No public appeared before the Planning Board concerning this proposal . Motion to Close Public Hearing : A motion was made by Joel Gagnon and seconded by Nancy Weitzel to close the Public Hearing at 7 : 28 P . M . Carried Unanimously Respectfully submitted , aiai Carol W . Sc , Secretary 61 9 TOWN OF DANBY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting 7 : 30 P . M . September 21 , 1994 PRESENT : Chairperson Ken Horst P lanning Board Members : Arch Dotson , William Farrell , Joel Gagnon , Eloise Greene , Nancy Weitzel ABSENT : Don Schaaf O thers Present : Code Enforcement Officer - Susan Beeners S ecretary - Carol W . Sczepanski Applicant - Robert McCune Members of the Public : H oward Steiner , Richard Tenney , Julie Tenney , Jim Hovanec Mary Lou H ardesty , Al Shepardson The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Horst at 7 : 30 P . M . Chairperson Horst addressed the Planning Board with the following comments : 1 ) Ken thanked Nancy Weitzel publicly for the job she has done as Chairperson to the Planning Board over the past several years . S he deserves a vote of thanks from all of us on the Planning Board and he appreciates her willingness to act as Vice - Chairperson in his absence . 2 ) He hopes the Board looks at all of our activities as a team approach and asked them to stand behind the Board ' s decisions that are made as a Planning Board body . He said this includes not only our reactions before the public , but our reactions to t he press . 3 ) Meeting starting time and completion of the meeting will be punctual . Agendas will be set with an effort made to accomplish all business and adjourn meetings by 10 : 00 P . M . Approval of Minutes : The August 10 , 1994 Planning Board Public Hearing Minutes and of t he Regular Meeting were approved with minor corrections . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 ) Letter from Phyllis Corey dated September 13 , 1994 - regarding t he Boardman property and activities . 2 ) Copy of brochure - received September 16 , 1994 - advertising N ature ' s Song Retreat Center . 3 ) A Community Meeting with Senator John ( Randy ) Kuhl at the Town H all Tuesday , October 25 , 1994 at 1 : 00 P . M . All public is invited . RESOLUTION NO 37 OF 1994 S EQR DETERMINATION , PROPOSED MCCUNE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION B y Joel Gagnon : Seconded by Eloise Greene WHEREAS , this action is the consideration of approval of the proposed transfer of 0 . 6 + / - acres from Town of Danby Tax Parcel # 5 . - 1 - 1 . 2 ( 1120 Coddington Road ) to Parcel # 5 . - 1 - 9 ( 1122 Coddington Road ) with no new development proposed . The involved lots are located on Coddington Road near Banks Road . Robert J . and Alice R . McCune owners / applicants , and WHEREAS , this is an Unlisted action for which the Planning Board is acting as Lead Agency in environmental review and for which no coordinated review is required , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board , at and following Public Hearing on 27 0 2 Planning Board Minutes September 21 , 1994 S eptember 21 , 1994 , has reviewed the Environmental Assessment Form and draft environmental review prepared by the Code Enforcement O fficer , now be it RESOLVED , that the Town of Danby Planning Board , acting as Lead Agency in environmental review of this Unlisted action , makes a negative determination of environmental significance for this action . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : D otson Aye Farrell Aye G agnon Aye Greene Aye W eitzel Aye H orst Aye Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION NO 38 OF 1994 MCCUNE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION - APPROVED By Joel Gagnon : Seconded by Eloise Greene WHEREAS , this action is the consideration of approval of the proposed transfer of 0 . 6 + / - acres from Town of Danby Tax Parcel # 5 . - i - 1 . 2 ( 1120 Coddington Road ) to Parcel # 5 . - 1 - 1 - 9 ( 1122 Coddington Road ) with no new development proposed . The involved lots are located on Coddington Road near Banks Road . Robert J . and Alice R . McCune owners / applicants , and WHEREAS , this is an Unlisted action for which the Planning Board on September 21 , 1994 , acting as Lead Agency in environmental review has made a negative determination of environmental significance , and WHEREAS , the Planning Board , at and following Public Hearing on September 21 , 1994 , has reviewed a map entitled " SURVEY FOR ROBERT AND ALICE R . MCCUNE , by MANZARI & REAGAN LAND SURVEYORS , DATED 7 - 1994 " , showing the proposed subdivision , now be it RESOLVED , that the Town of Danby Planning Board grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision approval to the proposed subdivision as presented , subject to the submission of a final survey map for such lot , suitable for filing , for approval by the Planning Board Chairperson . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : D otson Aye Farrell Aye G agnon Aye G reene Aye W eitzel Aye H orst Aye Carried Unanimously N ature ' s Song Retreat Center Chairperson Horst read a letter addressed to the Planning Board from Phyllis Corey and dated September 13 , 1994 regarding " Nature ' s S ong Retreat Center " . Ms . Corey expressed concern about the advertising in local papers for the use of the conference center and that the seminars are open to the public as well as professional persons . Susan Beeners reported that she has looked carefully at the proposal submitted by Barbara Blanchard for the " Nature ' s Song Retreat Center " and the minutes of meeting . The Planning Board approved of a conference building described as a facility to be u sed by mental health professionals . There was no approval for o vernight lodging or camping . 9 7 A . / i 3 Planning Board Minutes September 21 , 1994 The Code Enforcement Officer has responded to Ms . Boardman regarding use of the building , maximum occupancy , and group lodgings . IIIThe Planning Board • suggested a copy of the response be sent to Ms . Corey . Hovanec Sketch Plan Review J im Hovanec submitted a Proposal dated 9 / 6 / 94 for a motorcycle parts and accessory store to be located at 1429 Danby Road , Ithaca , N ew York . J im Hovanec addressed the Planning Board and explained the proposal is to convert the existing warehouse at 1429 Danby Road into a showroom and retail space for the sale of used motorcycles , motorcycle parts and accessories . Motorcycle inspections , oil changes and small tuneups would be part of the service and the business will require a New York State Motor Vehicle Sales Permit . There is no proposed change to the exterior of the building and only minor remodeling of the interior . S usan Beeners said that the property is located in a " Commercial Zone B " and this type of use requires a public hearing and the issuance of a Special Permit . The Planning Board reviewed the plan for the motorcycle parts and accessory store and found the information complete enough to schedule a public hearing . Motion to Schedule Public Hearing - Hovanec Proposal A motion was made by Joel Gagnon and seconded by Arch Dotson that P lanning Board schedule a public hearing for the Hovanec Proposal for October 19 , 1994 at 7 : 20 P . M . Carried Unanimously Review - Possible Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance J oel Gagnon asked the Planning Board to consider an additional amendment to allow for the construction of an agricultural building on a residential lot to house animals . S usan presented the Board with possible legislative amendments to t he Zoning Ordinance . The Board reviewed proposed additions / revisions to the Danby Zoning O rdinance for the following items : 1 ) Notification Procedures for Site Plans , Special Permits , Appeals 2 ) Posting of Public Notice Signs 3 ) Special Conditions for Doublewide Mobile Homes 4 ) Appeal of Planning Board Decision Other Items : Public Hearing Requirement for Doublewides Public Hearing Requirement for Doublewides discussion raised the following question and comments : Is Planning Board approval and public hearing really necessary for double wide mobile homes ? Comments : 1 ) It is not necessary for a public hearing but it lets the Planning Board know where they are located . 2 ) It gives residents a chance to express their views . 3 ) The outcome is always the same as building specifications are 272 4 Planning Board Minutes September 21 , 1994 met . 4 ) All requests and approvals have been in character with the neighborhoods . 5 ) Should the Board make a recommendation to the Town Board that doublewides do or do not require a public hearing ? Motion to table discussion on Public Hearing Requirement for Doublewides A motion was made by Arch Dotson and seconded by Nancy Weitzel to table discussion relative to the public hearing requirement for special permit approval for doublewides until the October meeting . Carried Unanimously Motion to Send Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions to Town Board A motion was made by Joel Gagnon and seconded by Arch Dotson to send the proposed zoning ordinance revisions as reviewed by the Planning Board with a few minor changes to the Town Board for their consideration : 1 ) Notification Procedures ; 2 ) Special Permits ; 3 ) Appeal of Planning Board Decision ; 4 ) Posting of Public Notice . Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10 : 12 P . M . t(a4 Carol W . Sczepaa , Secretary