HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-16 Danby Planning Board
Minutes of Meeting
February 16, 2011
Present:
Joel Gagnon
Ted Melchen
Robert Roe
Steve Selin
Naomi Strichartz
Ray VandeBogart
Excused:
Anne Klingensmith
Others Present:
PB Secretary Pamela Goddard
Code Enforcement Sue Beeners
Town Board Leslie Connors
Public Ronda Roaring,Rudy Laurenson, Steve Barber,
Pat Barber,Ben Altman, Cindy Schulte
Planning Board Chair, Robert Roe opened the meeting at 7:01pm.
Flashing Feathers Site Plan Review
Rudy Laurenson answered questions about the proposed new clubhouse for the Flashing Feathers
Bowhunters Club on Peter Road. This expansion requires a special permit because a new expanded
club house is a"legal non-conforming use"in a residential area. The proposed, larger building would
be on the same location as the original building,which was constructed in the 1960s. Roaring asked
whether the club house was intended to be used as a residence. Laurenson responded that no one has
lived in the club house during the past 18 years and there is no intention for any one to live there.
Gagnon asked about the color of the siding. The plan is for the building to have board siding that will
blend in to the surrounding environment.The roof will be dark green metal.
RESOLUTION NO.6 OF 2011-SET PUBLIC HEARING
Resolved,that the Planning Board of the Town of Danby sets a public hearing for 7pm,Thursday, March 24,
regarding a Special Permit request for a proposed new clubhouse, Flashing Feathers Bowhunters Club,on Peter
Road.
Moved by VandeBogart, Second by Strichartz. The motion passed.
In Favor: Melchen, Selin, Strichartz, VandeBogart, Roe
Joel Gagnon arrived at 7:07pm
County Health Department
Cindy Schulte, a representative from the Tompkins County Health Department,made a presenta-
tion and answered questions regarding subtle changes in the septic code. Complications are not due to
the types of systems,but related to clustering dwellings.According to NYS code, systems may not
cross property lines unless there is a sewer district.
Some alternative systems are allowed, including constructed wetlands. Responsibility for a sys-
tem can be set in place through a"Transportation Corporation"or the establishment of a"Responsible
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management entity."Usually the county health department is an RME,but would be unlikely to take
that role in a cluster development.A municipality could be an RME,but would have to adopt its own
sanitary code. Ulysses is looking into this. Schulte cautioned that this can be expensive.
Schulte suggested that the PB do some more research on alternative septic systems at Johnny's
Wholesale on Applegate Road in Enfield. She answered other questions about putting several dwell-
ings on one system. Schulte also suggested that the PB have a further conversation with Steve May-
bee,the engineer at the Health Department, about systems for cluster developments.
Town Board Report
Leslie Connors reported that, on the PB recommendation,the Town Board appointed Robert Roe
to as Planning Board Chairperson. She reported on other appointments and the action of the Town
Board regarding Planning Board Alternates and the local law regarding Planning Board Alternates.
Connors also reported on Darby Kiley's presentation to the TB and the proposal presented by
David and Helen Slottje regarding a municipality's rights to restrict high level industrial activity. Lo-
cal zoning laws proposed for other Towns would be tied to the Comprehensive Plan already in place.
Strichartz asked about potential support from the Danby TB for a possible noise protection ordi-
nance, similar to one coming to public hearing in the Town of Dryden in March. Strichartz thought
this that might be another level of protection for Danby,useful for protection against various types of
heavy industrial use.
Town Wide Meeting
Beeners and Connors informed the PB that this meeting will take place at 7pm,Thursday,April 7.
A notice will go into the Danby Area News and invitations will be sent to 10-12 groups active in
Danby. Each group will make a short presentation about its goals and objectives and prepare a slightly
more in depth hand out.
Gagnon suggested that one member of the PB should draft something in writing and bring it to
the March meeting for PB review. It was suggested that Roe draft a hand out and be spokesperson for
the Planning Board.
Critical Environmental Areas
Beeners and Altman presented draft descriptions of potential Critical Environmental Area(CEA)
designations in Danby. This was the same proposal presented to the Town Board on February 14. Six
areas were described,with draft maps of the CEA boundaries. The Danby watershed divide and aqui-
fer boundaries are being taken into account for proposed CEA boundaries. The mapping of these po-
tential CEAs is still in process.
Beeners briefly described the attributes of a CEA and the higher level of environmental review
required for proposed development in a CEA. The intent is to have Danby CEAs carry substantial
weight with multiple criteria based on environmental and historical research. Beeners further sug-
gested making changes to anomalies in the regulations for consistent environmental review.
Approval of Minutes
RESOLUTION NO.7 OF 2011-APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Resolved,that the Planning Board of the Town of Danby approves the minutes of January 19,2011.
Moved by Gagnon, Second by Selin. The motion passed.
In Favor: Gagnon, Melchen, Selin, Strichartz, VandeBogart, Roe
Planning Board Meeting Recordings
Chair Roe suggested that there should be a policy regarding the preservation of sound recordings
taken at Planning Board meetings.While these can not take the place of official written minutes,
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sound recordings could prove useful for future research of past meetings. It was agreed that saving
these recordings would take few resources, and could serve the public interest.
RESOLUTION NO.8 OF 2011-PLANNING BOARD MEETING RECORDINGS
Resolved,that the sound recordings of the Planning Board of the Town of Danby shall be retained as a long
term record for the life of the medium.
Moved by Melchen, Second by Gagnon. The motion passed.
In Favor: Gagnon, Melchen, Selin, Strichartz, VandeBogart, Roe
Land Use Training
Gagnon informed the Board of a training series on Land Use with a sustainability focus. There is
no cost for participation, and this training is in the NYS approved list for required Planning Board
training. The intensive series takes place in Watkins Glen. Gagnon has applied and encourage other
members to do so, if possible.
Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm.
Pamela S Goddard, Planning Board Secretary
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