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Village of Cayuga Heights
Planning Board Meeting #15
Held on
November 10, 2010
Introduction
The meeting of the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board was called to order at 7:05 PM.
Board Members Present: Martin Harms, Graham Gillespie, Frederick Cowett, Henry
Richardson, Mark Morris and Alternate Member, Sean Cunningham
Board Secretary: Mary Jane Neff
Others: George Frantz, Consultant; Brent Cross, Superintendent of Public Works; and Elena
Flash, Attorney
Guest: Anita Watkins
Motion: Mr. Richardson
Second: Mr. Gillespie
RESOLUTION NO. 50
APPROVING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2010
RESOLVE, that the amended minutes of October 20, 2010 meeting are
hereby approved.
All in favor – Aye None opposed
Mr. Cowett discussed concerns he has regarding the E. Upland Rd Subdivision after re-reading
the Stormwater Management Plan and in light of changes that have occurred since the Planning
Board granted preliminary subdivision approval in 2007, in particular, retention of the lot
containing stormwater management improvements by the Upland Estates Home Owners
Association. Chairman Harms suggested Mr. Cowett address his concerns in writing to the
Board and Brent Cross.
Public Comments:
Anita Watkins – pointed out that documentation for possible wetlands located in the E. Upland
Rd Subdivision is missing from the Stormwater Management Plan.
Upland Road Residential Development – Final Plot Plan Approval – Continuation
Resolved, that a 62 day (maximum) extension be granted to Mark Mecenas for completing the
required documentation for consideration by the Planning Board of the East Upland Road final
plat plan approval application.
No discussion carried by the Board – this item is tabled until the December 8th meeting.
Next item: Mr. Gillespie reported on a presentation me made to the Board of Trustees regarding
the proposed Community Corners charette. The charette steering committee will be meeting
next week and will be looking for funding from both public and private sources.
Next item: Comprehensive Plan - further Goals and Objectives discussion (Frantz) –
This is an ongoing discussion continued from the previous meeting. The Board agrees with a
suggestion made by Trustee Szekely to invite Superintendant Cross and Village department
heads including Fire Chief Tamborelle and Chief Boyce to attend the December 8th meeting and
comment on the Goals and Objectives section of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Frantz will send a mark-up copy of the Goals and Objectives section to Chairman Harms by
November 30, 2010 and this copy will be forwarded to Superintendant Cross, the Fire Chief, etc.
The Board continued to review the Goals and Objectives section of the Comprehensive Plan,
including the Housing, Transportation, and Public Utilities subsections.
The Board encourages sustainability practices, including practices contained in the International
Green Construction Code, and a paragraph to that effect will be included at the beginning of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Next item – No new business
Adjourn -
Motion: Mr. Gillespie
Second: Mr. Morris
RESOLUTION NO. 51
ADJOURNING MEETING
RESOLVED, that this meeting was adjourned at 9:43 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Mary E. Mills, Clerk