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TOWN OF DRYDEN
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 26, 2023
Hybrid / Zoom
Approved 2-23-23
Members Present: Tony Salerno, Chair, Craig Anderson, John Kiefer, Linda Wagenet, Joe
Wilson, Diane Tessaglia-Hymes,
Members on Zoom:
Absent: Daniel Bussmann (excused)
Staff: Ray Burger, Planning Director, Joy Foster, Recording Secretary (Zoom)
Liaisons: D. Lamb (TB), M. McRae (Ag) Zoom
Others: Cameron Howland (Zoom), Mike Howeler, Kim Dupcak, Gieorgina Dupcak, Chris
Morrissey, Brad Will, and 2 other people were present.
Chair Tony Salerno, called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
Public Comment: 0
Approval of PB Minutes 12-22-22 tabled for next month.
2171 Dryden Road – review amended Site Plan
Scotties Auto wants to amend their Site Plan. The 8-12-21 original Site Plan was revised 11-17-
21 to put 14 parking spaces north of the building to replace the 26 spaces along the east side.
These 37 spaces are what was approved by the TB on 11-18-21. PB review is to make
recommendation to the TB.
Board discusses that its an eyesore and ways to possibly improve the appearance. Planting in
front and around the dumpster. Questioned the use of the large trailer, it is used to store waste
tires that will be removed, and another trailer brought in its place and removed when filled in
the past was there about a month, will not be there year-round. The tires are stored under a
carport till they accumulate for the next trailer load. Possible timetable to clean up area. Cars
on lot need to be either registered or operable, not junk yard cars.
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PB recommendations to the Town Board
RESOLUTION # 1 - that the Town Board accept this amended Site Plan with the added
stipulations.
• Planting in the front, east and west side and around dumpster to be completed by end
of June.
• The container with tires be removed by the end of May.
• The 6 spaces on the west side at the personal residence to be only registered vehicles.
• No vehicles to be parked anywhere except in the designated spaces as shown on the
Site Plan.
Motion – J. Kiefer
2nd - T. Salerno
All in favor – 5 yes, 1-abstain C. Anderson
Dan Lamb gives Town Board Updates
• Route 13 pedestrian bridge could be completed by the end of the year.
• Freese Road bridge replacement still awaits approval of the plan for disposal of existing
bridge structure.
• After Town/Village discussions about extending sewer and water outside the Village, the
Town is willing to consider further annexation of Town lands into the Village.
J. Keifer to work on draft resolution on scope of the zoning amendment project, his concerns:
• Is it only dealing with recommendations from the Dryden2045 Plan or a more
comprehensive re-write to Zoning, Subdivision or Commercial and Residential
guidelines.
• Dryden2045 has a Statement in a couple of places where it says the general perception
of the steering committee is that the current zoning does not accomplish what the 2005
plan says and there are problems with that.
• How should we address issues in the 2005 plan: housing development, not enough
senior housing, no diversity with the current zoning, SUP/limitations, walkable
communities, perception that zoning is over-regulated.
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These are some important topics we need to resolve before we hire a consultant to start
working.
The Design Connect Project has been completed and the plan is available and what are the
next steps. There is some good output, with possibilities for sidewalks, trails, parks. A very
professional document. The board is impressed with this plan.
We want to recognize the Design Connect Team for their professional approach and for such a
wonderful document. The Cornell students were a delight to work with. We were very
impressed, and they were well managed.
Village leaders input needed as this was for the Village and the Town. Need to get the Steering
Committee together and have a discussion as to what’s next. Possibly have a presentation on
the Design Plan.
RESOLUTION # 2 asking the Town Board to recognize some of the difficult traffic areas such as
North Street/North Road intersection at Dedrick’s and the need for sidewalks from Lee Road
to TC3.
Motion: C. Anderson
2nd: L. Wagenet
All in favor – Yes
RESOLUTION # 3 that Ray Burger meet with the County and DOT for suggestions to clean up
the Intersection at North Road and North Street.
Motion: C. Anderson
2nd: J. Wilson
All in favor – Yes
Ray Burger gives Planning Dept. Update
• We have hired a PT Code Officer
• 1279 Dryden Rd project was approved by the Town Board
• This summer there will be 2 multi-unit projects under construction.
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C. Anderson, motions to recommend to the TB that they approve the 2 alternates currently
applying for the PB.
2nd: J. Wilson
All in favor - Yes
Next regular Planning Board Meeting will be 2-23-23.
Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Joy Foster