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PLANNING BOARD
07/18/06
APPROVED 09/19/06
Present: Chairperson Margot Chiuten, Planning Board Members : David Means,
Darien Simon, and John Wertis, Ken Zeserson, Deputy Supervisor Dick Coogan
Excused : Rod Porter, Rebecca Schneider
A quorum is present at the meeting; the meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 pm by Ms . Chiuten.
Minutes :
The minutes of the June 20, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Means made the MOTION
to accept the minutes with corrections submitted by Mr. Wertis and Ms Chiuten; Mr.
Wertis SECONDED the motion. All members voted UNANIMOUSLY, minutes
approved.
Ms . Chiuten stated there were several revisions to be reviewed, a list of zoning ordinance
corrections, the Site Plan process revisions, and Subdivision revisions . The decision to
review the zoning ordinance changes as submitted by Mr. Rachun was made by the
members.
Article IV-Definitions
Campgrounds-brief discussion led to agreement in making this change due to the
rational .
Cottage Industry-Mr. Means stated he had concerns this might limit the type of business
Acorn Designs currently has . A review of the changes reflected that this in fact would
not affect this type of business .
Home Occupation-reviewed and in agreement with the change .
Sign, freestanding-
Article III Administration
Site Plan Review-the decision to review this in the detailed packet of information
provided at a later date was made. The joint conference was discussed briefly and
members felt it would eliminate the need for additional information being requested .
Districts
Al -Section 5.5-Permitted Uses
Section 5.5 Uses Allowed by Special Permit by the Town Board
Section 5. 7 Lot area and Yard Requirements
The above were reviewed with approval for the changes with the rationale submitted.
A2-Permitted Uses
Section 6.2 Permitted Uses
A discussion determined the members would like clarification as to the rationale, the
number of events that created this change, the question if the Board could limit events
that may threaten the livelihood of the fairgrounds was brought up . A specific incident
was mentioned that it disrupted a soccer game on Saturday. There is some language that
could be inserted limiting the decibels during specific hours . The concern that this was
being determined on a single event was discussed; additional information to be requested-
who complained, number of events, who can get permits for special events .
R1 -Section 7.5 Uses Allowed By Special Permit
Section 7. 6 Lot Area and Yard Requirements
Added Requirement in Section 7. 6
Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale .
Article X-MHP Manufactured Home Park District Section 10.2 Permitted Uses
Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale.
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Article XIII-Section 13. 2 Permitted Uses
This issue came across the table with the Kinney Drugs project, the ordinance lists
the maximum of 3 ,000 square feet the amount was discussed and the amount of
12 ,000 based on the size allowance for Kinney was agreed and approved by the Board .
The question of adding 1 and 2 family dwellings and multiple dwellings was discussed.
The decision to approve this addition was made.
In addition to amending the B1 district, the decision to include the wording for allowable
signs for home occupation was made.
Article XVII-Design Standards
Section 17.3 Standards for Parking in all Districts (17.3 . 1 )
A discussion regarding this issue determined additional information is needed, based
upon that fact that if there is no minimum parking requirement -could a business come in
and have no parking thus using up other businesses parking spaces, or creating other
problems if this is in place . Ms . Simon agreed to review other ordinances to see how this
is dealt with.
Section 17.4 Standards for Signs
17.4.4 Signs in R1 ,R2, RM and MHP Districts, add Al to this section.
17.4.5 Signs in Al , B1 , and IL Districts, omit Al District
Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale to amend the Al district
sign ordinance.
In addition to amending the Al district, the decision to include the wording for allowable
signs for home occupation was made.
A discussion regarding section 3 regarding the size maximum ensued with the proposed
changes
a. Eliminate the 10% of the area of the building alternative listed in the various sign
allowances .
b . The maximum height allowance for signs is 15 feet.
c. The maximum square feet of all signs will not exceed 64 square feet with a
maximum of two signs one of which can be freestanding.
d. The decision that both sides of the sign should be considered for maximum
square feet was made .
Section 17.5 Standards for Outdoor Lighting
Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale.
Section 17.8 Standards for Animals in Residential Areas
Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale.
Section 17.9. 1 (New) Campgrounds, Overnight
A discussion concerning what the meaning of this was, it was decided they would
like to have clarification as to the rationale for this .
Adopt the UNA's and CEA' s
Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale .
Ms . Chiuten asked if the resolution should be sent to Mr. Rachun; the members decided
to have it typed and they will meet on August 1st to finalize for presentation to the
Town Board on August 8th
Ms Chiuten adjourned the meeting at 9 : 17pm. .
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Secretary
09/ 19/06