HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-15 TOWN OF DANBY
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 2009
PRESENT:
Chairperson Robert Roe
Planning Board Members: George Blanchard, Joel 6 tglkave Mastroberti, Strichartz
ABSENT: (EXCUSED)
Anne KlingensmithRay Van de Bogart, Olivia Vent
Others Present:
Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer
Carol W. Sczepanski - Planning Board Secretary
Members of the Public
Leslie Connors, Bill Farrell, Dan Klein, Rich,DBimbara Miller Fox, Tahera-Rufica Kussam,
Alexandra Constas, Kiera Crowley
Further Consideration of Omnipoint Communicatioppliclation
The Planning Board reviewed the following rallohrthted to the Omnipoint Communications
request to install six antennae at the DuffecadHIMireless Telecommunications facility.
RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2009
SEORA DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANYCIAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPOSED OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INS.ION AT
DURFEE HILL ROAD WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOILI
By Naomi Strichartz: Seconded by George Blanchard
WHEREAS,this action is to consider issuing a SpecialnitJsto Ramnipoint Communications,
Inc., for the proposed collocation of six as terenaheight of 110 ft. on an existing 185-ft tall
wireless telecommunications tower along with de1at iipment at along with related equipment
at 292 Durfee Hill Rd., Town of Danby Tax 3.Ph 022-•3B; Crown Castle, tower owner,
William Farrell, land owner; and
WHEREAS,this is a Type I action for which the Pladninn t1arTown of Danby is acting
as Lead Agency in environmental review, and clirnnvhmther involved agencies have been
identified, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board on January 15, 2009 has rettirw'dl1 Environmental
Assessment Form Parts 1,2, and visual EAF Addgn,with the recommendation of the Code
Enforcement Officer that a negative determina$ioanvironmental significance be made for this
action, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS
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RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Dar,y,as achead Agency in
environmental review of this Type I action, makgati'e determination of environmental
significance.
A roll call vote on the resolution resultadvsas foil
(Klingensmith, Van de Bogart & Vent excused)
Blanchard Aye
Gagnon Aye
Mastroberti Aye
Strichartz Aye
Roe Aye
Carried
RESOLUTION NO. 2 OF 2009
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPOSED OMNIPOINT COMMUNE
INSTALLATION AT DURFEE HILL ROAD WIRELESS TELECOMAITIONS
FACILITY
By Naomi Strichartz: Seconded by Dave Mastroberti
WHEREAS,this action is to consider issuing a SpeciainiUsba ltdmnipoint Communications,
Inc., for the proposed collocation of six aniterenaheight of 110 ft. on an existing 185-ft tall
wireless telecommunications tower along with deletjaaipment at along with related equipment
at 292 Durfee Hill Rd., Town of Danby Tax3.PhrbO22;_3D; Crown Castle, tower owner,
William Farrell, land owner; and
WHEREAS,this is a Type I action for which the Planning tlioarfown of Danby, meting
Lead Agency in environmental review, has on Jafiia400ftade a negative determination of
environmental significance; and
WHEREAS, Town's Code Enforcement Officer has recommepdaect to the conditions of
approval recommended as part of any resolutiting gaanSpecial Use Permit; that this application
for Special Use Permit is in compliance witllbleap I i;ko visions of the Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities Siting Law for tkrn 'dlfi Danby, and that, as proposed, wireless
service would be provided essentially within vthe oToDanby; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Board on January 15, 2009 hasulilidd hearing for consideration
of this applicatioOW, THEREFORE, IT IS
RESOLVED,that the Planning Board of the Town of Danbijsshesehy Special Use Permit to
Omnipoint Communications, Inc., for the propoll d ation of six antennae at a height of 110+/-
ft. on an existing 185 ft. tall wireless telinakinnisurtower along with related equipment at 292
Durfee Hill Rd., town of Danby Tax Parcel 2 9913.Qrdwn Castle tower owner, William
Farrell, land owner notwithstanding various et cements related to building permit issuance
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and installation provided in the Town's Law.
1. Receipt of certification that the NIER lees pabposed site are within the
threshold levels adopted by the Federal Comniumic&mmission.
A roll call vote on the resolution resultaxivsas foil
(Klingensmith, Van de Bogart & Vent excused)
Blanchard Aye
Gagnon Aye
Mastroberti Aye
Strichartz Aye
Roe Aye
Carried
Miscellaneous Reports
Chairperson Roe reported he received information the Soil and Water Conservation - 2009
Agriculture Assessments.
Cornell's Cooperative Extension has set up a p.rhhsam. They will come and visit your
property. For $20 they will do a soil sample.
Applications to order trees are available fomuadn tram sale at the Town Clerk's Office.
Reports
Proposed Local Law
Chairperson Roe reported that the Planning Bs ardcelaaed from the Task Force Comprehensive
Implementation Committee a draft local law entfttedLocal Law Related to the Right to Engage
in Agricultural Activity in the Town of Danby".
Councilperson Dan Klein gave a brief history prxfpthd local law and explained that the Task
Force followed NYS Agriculture regulations. olid gIti this local law would also require changs
in Danby Zoning Regulations.
The Planning Board requested that this itemrrbd thefd'ebruary to give them time to review the
draft local law.
Chairperson Roe tabled discussion and decisidre (proposed local law pending further review
by the board members and Town Justices.
Subdivision Regulations
Concerns to have a change the Subdivision LaiadioiitTgmf the Town of Danby. Recently
amended on August 13, 2007.
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Councilperson Klein gave a brief history ofk tlfeorTets review and draft of changes to the Town
of Danby Subdivision Regulations. The last 1p os pproval of subdivisions was amended by
the Town Board and acreage was reduced for iantbdivis
The Planning Board discussed how the changestedugges the Task Force was amended and they
would like to have their original proposal consider
Naomi Strichartz and Chairperson Roe have cifilwartisthe economy and the job market that the
expenses involved in preparation of maps, etcobdly pthis is an unnecessary financial or
psychological burden given the current state eEortibeny and job market.
Further discussion was tabled to February 15, 2009.
Proposal for Subdivision on Curtis Road
An application has been received from Bob Brooksprol osed subdivision of Town of Danby
Tax Parcel 14.-1-15.24, 6.686 acres total, laatedihe east side of the intersection of .Curtis Rd
and Danby Rd., into two lots of 3.011 andes3.6a76h.acr Robert Brooks Owner.
Motion to Schedule Public Hearing - Brooks Acpplicat
A motion was made by Joel Gagnon and second* llaard that the Planning Board of
the Town of Danby schedules a public hearifl Om. 7on February 19, 2009 for the Brooks
proposal for subdivision.
A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Carried
Adjournment:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Carol W. Sczepanski, Secretary
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