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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-14 613 1 Planning Board Minutes March 14, 2000 TOWN OF DANBY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MARCH 15, 2000 PRESENT : Chairperson Laurene Gilbert Planning Board Members : William Farrell, Linda Hansen, Daniel Klein, Robert Roe, Olivia Vent, Nancy Weitzel Others Present: Carol Sczepanski - Secretary Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer Members of the Public : Todd McGill , Joe Salino, Mike Finn, Esther Dotson Chairperson Laurene Gilbert called the meeting to order at 7 : 06 p.m. and welcomed Daniel Klein to the Board. She distributed a copy of a vision statement for the Planning Board and a copy of the City of Ithaca Site Plan Review Ordinance . Privilege of the Floor: Esther Dotson reported to the Board that an open meeting of the Community Council Membership will be held here at the Town Hall at 7 : 00 p.m . on Wednesday, March 22 , 2000 . The meeting focus is to resolve all the issues and questions around a community center and of a land purchase . Mike Finn said he was here to talk about a possible application for a special permit to build a small organic star style, target style, executive golf course on his property on Comfort Road . County Planning Report: Linda Hansen reported that the County Planning Federation held their meeting on Tuesday, March 14 . The focus of the meeting was on a County Landfill Site . City Engineer Bill Gray described a proposal for the disposal of construction materials by the City . Dan Winch reported that he aquifer study maps have been completed. EMC Report: Bob Roe reported that next month the complete year 2000 revision of the UNA Study. Jacksonville is now going through its second round of problems with a contaminated water supply . The County will be holding SEQR review workshops again this spring and the dates are not yet available . County Planning - Circuit Rider Susan Beeners reported that the Town Board granted approval for the Supervisor to sign a Contract Agreement Extension with Tompkins County from January 1 , 2000 through August 31 , 2000 for our comprehensive plan. Karen Flores has provided some information that has been distributed tonight to the Board . Salino/McGill- Special Permit Susan Beeners reported that the conditions for a Special Permit for the Salino/McGill Proposal must be approved by the Planning Board before a permit may be issued . Those conditions were that the Planning Board must approve the final landscape plans, the final lighting and final signage design . The Board reviewed the proposal submitted by Joe Salino and Todd McGill . Motion to Approve Submission by Salino/McGill for Special Permit A motion was made by Bob Roe and seconded by Nancy Weitzel to that the submission by Jo Salino and Todd McGill for a Special Permit for a Gas Station/Convenience Store satisfies the criteria established for final approval by the Danby Planning Board. Discussion : 614 2 Planning Board Minutes March 14, 2000 Landscaping design and type of plantings were approved . Signs are presented as required by Sunoco . Lighting of the area can be reduced and adjusted if necessary . Joe Salino reported that at the public hearing there were residents who thought that a diesel pump could be a consideration as there is a demand for this type of fuel . It may be possible in the future ! to install a diesel pump. The motion was discussed and the following resolution was approved . RESOLUTION NO. 7 OF 2000 APPROVAL OF FINAL SITE PLAN FOR THE SALINO/MCGILL GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE SPECIAL PERMIT By Robert Roe : Seconded by Nancy Weitzel RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Danby hereby grants Special Permit and Final Site Plan Approval for the Salino/McGill Project as proposed for a Gas Station/Convenience Store with the following conditions : 1 ) that approval is with the provision that the lighting be subject to remediation if necessary, and, 2) that the granting of any necessary variances related to the free standing sign by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and 3 ) that minor alterations in the final site plan are permitted provided that such are reported to the Planning Board . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Farrell Aye Hansen Aye Klein Aye Roe Aye Vent Aye Weitzel AyeO Gilbert Aye Carried Unanimously Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement The Board reviewed options for a vision statement for the comprehensive plan . The 1978 version is as follows : "Purpose : This Comprehensive Plan states a vision of the future for the Town of Danby which will serve as a set of guiding principles for land use planning and growth control . It is intended to help residents who own homes and businesses, Town officials, those who would develop property in the Town, and potential residents . Its purpose is to ensure orderly growth that will not unduly and unreasonably disrupt neighborhoods, and that will not destroy irreplaceable forests, open spaces, and wetlands . It is not a static document. It is a plan which should be periodically updated to reflect changes in its underlying consensus . " The board reviewed three (3 ) draft vision statements from members of the Board. The following is a draft of what the Board wants included in a vision statement : Items suggested to be included in the vision statement: A commitment that encourages innovative and responsible uses of its historic and natural resources in order to enhance both environmental protection and economic development . An economically viable and socially diverse community that provides for, and values a variety of 615 3 Planning Board Minutes March 14 , 2000 lifestyles, interests, and opportunities . A community that provides experiences, education and facilities that promote a sense of community and cooperation for all its residents . PROPOSED VISION STATEMENT : As the Town of Danby enters the 21st century : * To ensure orderly growth that will not unduly or unreasonable disrupt neighborhoods . * To preserve irreplaceable forests, open spaces and wetlands . * To foster an atmosphere of ongoing learning. * To maintain a sense of community. ANNOUNCEMENTS : ) Chairperson Gilbert announced that a there is a meeting scheduled with David Sinclair and representatives of the DEC on Tuesday, March 21st to discuss the Proposed NYS Recreational Plan and its relation to the Town of Danby and the Danby State Forests . April Planning Board Meeting - the role for the County Circuit Rider will be discussed . The Economic Development section of the Comprehensive Plan section will be reviewed . ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 p .m. (a/ / /(24,c4A) Carol W . Scz ::. /. ki , Secretary min - 3 - 15 . 00