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February 19, 2002
CO ro ( yr- TOWN OF DANBY
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
PRESENT :
Chairperson Sarah Newman
Planning Board Members : William Farrell , Laurene Gilbert, Linda Hansen , Robert Roe, Olivia
Vent
Others Present
Carol Sczepanski - Secretary
Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer
Bill Albern - Architect
Boris Simpkin - Applicant
Members of the Public
Naomi Strichartz, Eileen Wright, Willard and Dorothy Daetch , Matthew Cicchetti , A .E . Wright,
Brian Colgan , Kandea Mosley, Ric Dietrich , John Vandenberg, Russ and Kim Nitchman
Chairperson Newman opened the regular meeting of the Planning Board at 7 : 50 p . m . following
public hearing of the Proposed Simkin Project.
Preliminary Site Plan Review - Simpkin Proposal
Laurene Gilbert said she does not have a problem with the project. She is concerned that they are
here for Preliminary Site Plan Approval with none of the backup material that the Planning Board
needs to make that determination . There is no shown vegetation , no grading or drainage plan , no
proposed buffer and no details showing drainage of a detention pond or retention pond. There are
no calculations for the drainage . The material submitted does not have all the information the
Planning Board needs to make a preliminary approval .
Linda Hansen said considering all the drainage and run off issues that residents addressed as
concerns , does not think waivers should be allowed .
Susan Beeners said that she has a concern about the retention pond in the small triangle west of the
turn around . The Highway Superintendent is concerned that the Town not incur any huge
maintenance burdens such as the maintenance of a retention pond . She would like to see a way of
having some other techniques used such as the drainage gallery idea explored that could be
incorporated into the private lots .
Bill Alpern said that a home owner generally does not want a retention pond on their property so it
would be on Town property .
Chairperson Newman said that this is a preliminary hearing and a good time for all the issues and
concerns to be raised. The whole project will come back to the Town Board. We have the option
of adjourning this to the next meeting at which time we might propose that the details we are asking
for would be available .
Laurene Gilbert said she is not willing to grant preliminary site plan approval until more information
has been submitted . When the additional information is submitted we can do both the preliminary
review and final approval at the same meeting.
Susan Beeners said that no plat would become final until the Town Board has accepted the
improvements .
Public Hearing Date Set - Preliminary and Final Plat - Simkin
A motion was made by Laurene Gilbert and seconded by Robert Roe that the Planning Board of the
Town of Danby sets the date of Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 7 : 00 p . m. for the Simpkin Project
public hearing to consider preliminary and final approval of the project.
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A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : -
Farrell Aye ( 'r
Gilbert Aye IX) cc r
Hansen Aye
Roe Aye n-
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Vent Aye C7
Newman Aye Carried Unanimously
Approval of the Planning Board Minutes - January 15, 2003
A motion was made by Robert Roe and seconded by Linda Hansen that the Planning Board approve
the January 15 , 2003 Planning Board Minutes with suggested corrections presented by Chairperson
Newman..
A vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Carried Unanimously
Nitchman Request for Special Permit - Detached Second Dwelling Sketch Plan Review
Susan Beeners reported that Russ and Kim Nitchman have submitted a request to have a detached
second dwelling on a property located on Steam Mill Road for sketch plan review. It is necessary
to have a special permit and a public hearing for a second detached dwelling on a property.
Russ Nitchman said that he would like to have approval to erect a detached second dwelling on his
property. The proposed dwelling was described as a bunk house . He reviewed the property location
and the wetlands area with the Board .
Motion to Schedule a Public Hearings - Nichman
A motion was made by Robert Roe and seconded by Olivia Vent that the Planning Board schedule
a public hearing for Wednesday, April 16 , 2003 at 6 : 45 p . m. for the Nichman request for Special
Permit.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Farrell Aye
Gilbert Aye
Hansen Aye
Roe Aye
Vent Aye
Newman Aye Carried Unanimously
AT&T Request for Special Use Permit Sketch Plan Review
AT&T Wireless has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit to collocate wireless
communication panel antennae and related equipment on Durfee Hill tower.
Susan Beeners said that there has been reinforcement on the guide lines on the Durfee Hill
telecommunication towers . The request is for a six panel antennae and similar to the last addition
on the tower. Our consultant Bill Sitzman is reviewing the project plan and she expects to have his
report later this week.
The Board reviewed the AT&T proposal for collocation and suggested that the hearing be scheduled
after the Town has received the consultants report. After review of the information from AT&T
Wireless it was decided by the Planning Board will set a public hearing date at the March meeting.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Chairperson Newman reviewed with the Board a letter she sent to the Board in the mail . The Town
Board has agreed to have a joint meeting with the Planning Board on March 19 , 2003 following a
brief meeting of the Planning Board . She would like to have a brief meeting with the Planning
Board to discuss their concerns with the revisions and to prepare for the joint meeting.
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Special Meeting of the Planning Board Scheduled
Chairperson Newman scheduled a Special Meeting of the Planning Board for March 5 , 2003 at 7 : 00
to discuss the January revision of the Comprehensive Plan . Before the meeting the Board will
receive an article she has drafted to be published in the Danby Area News .
Susan Beeners reported that she has the maps from Tompkins County Planning. There are a few
errors to be corrected and possible changes on the maps .
Adjournment
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 p . m .
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Public Hearing - Simkin
February 19, 2003
TOWN OF DANBY
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING - SIMKIN
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
PRESENT :
Chairperson Sarah Newman
Planning Board Members : William Farrell , Laurene Gilbert, Linda Hansen, Robert Roe , Olivia
Vent
Others Present
Carol Sczepanski - Secretary
Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer
Bill Albeit - Architect
Boris Simpkin - Applicant
Members of the Public
Naomi Strichartz, Eileen Wright, Willard and Dorothy Daetch , Matthew Cicchetti , A . E . Wright,
Brian Colgan, Kandea Mosley , Ric Dietrich, John Vandenberg, Russ and Kim Witchman
Communications
Affidavit of Service by Mail
Affidavit of Publication of Hearing
Tompkins County Planning Department Review
Public Hearing Declared Open
Chairperson Sarah Newman declared the public hearing open at 7 : 03 p . m . and read the following
Notice of Publication : "PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the
Planning Board of the Town of Danby on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 7 : 00 p .m. at 1830 Danby
Road, Ithaca, New York to Consider Preliminary Subdivision and Site Plan Approval for the
proposed modification of a portion of "Final Plat for Old Town Village Residential Community
North , approved by the Danby Planning Board on March 3 , 1988 and the Danby Town Board on
April 18 , 1988 . The proposed modification involves lot line modification of Tax Parcels 2 . - 1 -22 . 43
and 2 . - 1 - 22 .44 , and construction and dedication by the developer to the Town of a road extension
and turnaround. The subject 2 . 65 +/- acre property is located at the east end of Olde Towne Road,
in Planned Development Zone 8 . Angela Block, Owner, Boris Simkin, Applicant.
All interested persons will be heard either in person or in writing .
A regular meeting of the Planning Board will follow the public hearing .
By Order of the Planning Board
Carol W . Sczepanski , Town Clerk
Dated : February 11 , 2003
Published : February 13 , 2003 "
Description of the Simkin Proposal
Bill Albeit gave a description of the subdivision that was approved in 1988 and presented to the
public the original approved drawing that was filed with Tompkins county . Bill Albern is the
engineer working on this project and Boris Simkin the developer. He explained that the developer
is proposing a turn around for Town of Danby Tax Parcels 2 . - 1 -22 . 23 and 2 . - 1 -22 . 24 for town
vehicles , garbage trucks, recycling trucks, UPS , emergency vehicles , etc .
Code Enforcement Office Susan Beeners said that the plat as shown is an excerpt of the final plat
as filed. The present action is a request for modification of the final plat. The modifications involve
a couple of minor lot line changes and a proposed turn around . At the time the plat was approved
there was litigation regarding the road . In approving the plat the developer showed the contingency
where there could be a road extension but no detail for a turn around. The Town of Danby
Subdivision Regulations now has new requirements related to subdivision review that were not in
place when the Block Subdivision was approved . Susan said that she has done a short form SEQR
for the proposed project. She pointed out the major items that she looked at for the SEQR. One of
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the requirements in the subdivision regulations is principles of design are not to increase storm water
run off anymore than pre-development condition . Septic system placement and well placements were
previously approved by the Tompkins County Health Department. There are private restrictive
covenants that regulate some of the aesthetic impacts in the subdivision that call for minimizing tree
clearing .
Susan said that she would recommend that there are no significant impacts with the modifications
to the pre-approved plan . The zoning map of 1991 ratified this area as a Planned Development Zone.
The Town Board approved the plan . The applicant has stated on the plat that he is going to abide
by all the restrictions as placed by the Architectural Review Board . The zoning in this area is low
density, two acres with 200 ft. of road frontage minimum.
Susan said that she would recommend that one could find that there would be no significant
environmental impacts if we were assured that the drainage, erosion and storm water management
issues were addressed properly, that the grading of the road was done properly . The applicant would
like some assurance that they could proceed with the topo and engineering design needed to provide
for that information . A waiver has been requested for the preliminary engineering summary showing
estimated storm water run off and a waver of a vertical profile .
Public Comment :
John Vandenberg of 102 Old Town Road - his concern is that this project would be done right . It
is a drainage issue and he is down hill from the proposed road extension .
Eileen Wright - 1342 Danby Road - on the initial approval the two lots were one ( 1 ) acre each . If part
of the lots are to be used for the road frontage, she wonders where the extra acreage comes from . The
lot nearest her property ended up a creek bank because the creek runs down through . Has there been
any lot line modifications to this lot?
Willard Daetsch - Danby Road - Mr. Simkin came and talked to them about the proposal . They
intend to keep their property as it exists .
Matthew Cicchetti - his house is at the end of Old Town Road and his concern is the drainage issue
as his property is down hill from the project. If things are done according to plan and the regulations .
There are some large trees that border his property as well and he would not like to see the area clear
cut . Provisions need to be made so that he continues to get the end of his driveway gets plowed .
Alex Wright - 1342 Danby Road - not approved in 1988 . The Court decision took away that road
right of way .
Matthew Cicchetti - asked for clarification of what it means about the maintenance for a year.
Bill Albern - explained the details of the area and
drainage for the properties .
Naomi Strichartz - concerned that there should be some protection for children around the retention
pond .
Public Hearing Declared Closed :
Chairperson Newman declared the public hearing closed at 7 : 50 p . m.
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Special Meeting
February 19, 2003
TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2003
SPECIAL MEETING :
PRESENT :
Supervisor Dietrich
Councilpersons : Naomi Strichartz, Gladys Varona-Lacey
ABSENT :
Councilperson - Norbert Nolte (Excused)
Councilperson - Joel Gagnon (Excused)
Others Present:
Susan Beepers - Code Enforcement Officer
Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk
The special meeting of the Board was called to order by Supervisor Fredric Dietrich at 6 :40 p . m.
The purpose of the meeting was for appointments to the Planning Board and Board of Zoning
Appeals and to amend Resolution No . 31 of 2002 entitled : Approval of Consulting Services Related
to Review of Special Use permit Applications for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities .
RESOLUTION NO. 28 OF 2003
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD
By : Councilperson Strichartz : Seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby appoints Lee Washesky to the Danby
Planning Board to fill a vacancy with the term of appointment to begin immediately and expires on
December 31 , 2008 .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
(Councilpersons Gagnon and Nolte excused)
Strichartz Aye
Varona-Lacey Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 29 OF 2003
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
By Councilperson Strichartz: Seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby reappoints Ted Jones to the Danby Board
of Zoning Appeals for a five (5) year term that begins immediately and expires December 31 , 2007.
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
(Councilpersons Gagnon and Nolte excused)
Strichartz Aye
Varona-Lacey Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously
Amendment to Resolution No. 31 of 2003 - Approval of Consulting Services Related to Review
of Special Use Permit Applications for Wireless Telecomunications Facilities.
The Code Enforcement Officer, Susan Beeners reported to the Town Board that the rates approved
in Resolution No . 31 of 2002 need to be modified. Consultant, William J. Sitzman, President of
Independent Broadcast Consultants has raised his fees for service .
RESOLUTION NO. 30 OF 2003
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 31 OF 2002 RELATED TO CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES SPECIAL USE
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PERMITS .
By Councilperson Strichartz : Seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby hereby amends Resolution No . 31 of
2002 , adopted by the Town Board on March 11 , 2002 , by approving modified rates for the
engagement of Independent Broadcast Consultants in the review of Special Use Permit applications
for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities , where consulting fees are paid from review fees
deposited by the applicants for such Special Use Permit applications, as follows :
William J. Stizman, $ 57 . 00 per hour
Staff engineers, $42 . 00 per hour
Travel , $ 13 . 00 per hour plus $0 . 50 per mile
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
(Councilpersons Gagnon and Nolte excused)
Strichartz Aye
Varona-Lacey Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously
Multi Jurisdictional Pre Disaster Mitigation Plan
Susan Beeners reported that the Town is apparently interested in submitting a grant application to
be included in the Tompkins County Multi Jurisdictional Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan. The County
needs to have a response early in March. She said she would assemble date on past disasters for the
grant application .
ADJOURNMENT :
The special meeting of the Board adjourned at 6 : 50 p.m.
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