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Minutes of Special Meeting
November 28, 2017
Present:
Councilpersons: Leslie Connors, Ric Dietrich (Supervisor), Jim Holahan, Jack Miller
Planning Board: Frank Kruppa (Chair), Joel Gagnon, Jody Scriber, Naomi Strichartz, Scott Davis,
Conservation Advisory Council: Matt Ulinski (Chair), Dan Klein, Don Schaufler, Mary Woodsen,
Betsy Keokosky,
Others Present:
Town Clerk Pamela Goddard
Planner CJ Randall
Bookkeeper Laura Shawley
Highway Carl Seamon, Jack Shawley
Public Ted Crane, H. Katharine Hunter, Bill Keokosky, Clare Fewtrell, Ronda Roaring,
Gopi LaBranch,
Joint Boards Planning/Scoping Meeting Opened at 7:10pm !
Comments from Ric Dietrich.
Introduction from CJ Randall. Successes from 2017.
Outline of potential projects for 2018.
Housing needs assessment overview - reference to a Tompkins County document and how this applies
to extended Danby wishes.
Central Hamlet water and wastewater feasibility studies - Randall noted that there are “pots of
money” which could be used for a feasibility study regarding potable and waste water systems for the
Danby hamlets. This would/could answer the question of whether such systems are at all feasible in the
area defined as the “Danby Hamlet.” Discussion of this in relation to the housing needs assessment and
changes which would need to be made to Danby Zoning. Mary Woodsen reported recent news that the
New York Times has identified Danby as a “hot spot” for migration in New York State. Naomi Strichartz
noted the need for a zoning change to make Senior housing possible. Jody Scriber additionally noted the
need for housing accessible to people with disabilities. Discussion of potential targeted areas for
development, in relation to the Natural Resources Inventory.
Road inventory
Zoning audit and amendment of special permits
Wind energy conversion systems zoning
Stream setbacks based on drainage basin
Noise Ordinance
Natural Resources Inventory
Discussed between Board.
More discussion and Q&A.
Consensus on priorities for 2018. Natural Resources Inventory will progress and be completed. Road
inventory and establish stream setbacks projects will take place in collaboration with Danby Highway and
Tompkins County Soil & Water.
Zoning Audit and Amendment of Special Permits a high priority.
Any final discussion
Adjournment
Adjournment was at 9:10 pm. !!!!!!
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Pamela Goddard, Town Clerk
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