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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-19Town of Dryden Planning Board January 19th, 1984 The Planning Board met on January 19th, 1984 and was called to order by Chr. B. Caldwell at 8:00 PM with members R. Lampila, J. Hunt, R. Beck, rep. from the Town Bd..C. Evans,:and Z. 0. S. Stewart. John Hunt explained that the short form or 1st level enviinomental ass- essment statement should be filled out just to make a determination on posi- tive or negative declaration so that there is in the files a psce of paper along with the building permit. It is the basis on which the declaration is made. It protects the Zoning Officer by the justification for a negative dec- laration and issuance of a building permit. J, Hunt made a formal recommenda- tion in the form of a motion to the Town Bd. that an EAS short form be filled out before issuance of any building permit by any or all instutments of the Town government. Second by R. Beck. Discussion- C. Evans asked if it's state law, why does there need to be a recommendation to the Town Bd? J. Hunt said that it needs to be written in the zoning. He said that a simple revision of the zoning law is a type 2 action which actually requires the whole treatment. I think that inserting it in the zoning code and sub - division regulation would be simpler than a recommendation. Chr. Caldwell asked if he would like to withdraw his recommendation. Both the motion and the second were withdrawn. C. Evans asked if J. Hunt is still recommending that Z.O. S. Stewart collect the forms. -1 J. Hunt said..that he would recommend it. The law holds the Zoning Offi- cer legally responsible for making the declaration, by using your own judg- ment, which you do now anyway by issuing permits. B. Caldwell said that if it is a:.imatter that needs to be reviewed by one of the other boards, the zoning officer collects the forms and give them to the appropriate board and lets them make the declaration.. The following change were recommended: Sections- 1302, 1303 -1, 1303 -2, 1800,1902, article 2 sec. 2000 and 2001, 2205, 2207, mobile home park ordinance 40 ;, sec.6 providing for an EAF, sec. 403 new time limits on public hear- ing, definitions for EAF, EIS and DEIS, positive declaration, and negative declaration. Sub - division changes include section 67 2a 18, definition of terms EAF, EIS, decent definition for the word agriculture. The discussion on different zones was tabled until another meeting when specific sites could be discussed. B. Caldwell asked if anyone saw the need for less density, especially with multi- residences and traffic, does this affect quality of life? J. Hunt said he has serious concerns bout setting up lower densitv levels because of costs of maintainance of roads. Requirements as far as space, enough frontage and lot area - is this a resonable restriction. Presently it calls for in,an RB multi- family dwelling lot areas shall be at least 30,000 sq. ft. with at least 125 ft. of rd. frontage for initial unit and at least 10,000 sq. ft. additional lot area and 25 additional feet per dwelling unit. If the lot area exceeds 2 acres, you must apply for a special permit. J. Hunt said he thinks this issue is worthy of a separate meeting to discuss it. The number of units on a lot just under 2 acres could be 6, so in theory in 3 bedroom units, there could be 18 unrelated people on a 2 acre lot. Is the latitude here more than we want? B. Caldwell asked if multi- residances would be excluded in Ag. districts and manufacturing districts. Ideally, they would be best in areas of corporate services, water, sewer, and trans- portation. In many of ,the areas with available land, they have water and drainage problems. Is there any area near the Village of Dryden suitable for multi- resid? J. Hunt said that the Dryden Lake area has been mentioned by Susan McCormick. Three interested people were present at the meeting. Susan McCormick, interested in zoning in the Lake Rd. Kimberly Dr. area and Jim and Chick Hardesty in the Ellis Hollow area. Mr. Hard- esty was concerned about everyone's concern to be controlled by restrictions. He is a developer and has.land in the Ellis Hollow area and has plans to develop it. J. Hunt believes that some options ought to be offered to the residents in the Town of Dryden and see what they want. Chr. Caldwell asked if higher level density would be desir- able anywhere. C. Evans brought up commercial zones and feels the only places appropriate for commercial zones that aren't already zoned would be out 13 and 38 out beyond the:developed area. It was.pointed out that Ag. Districts might be a concern in these areas. The corridor already zoned commercial or somewhat is the best. B. Caldwell asked how you balance the question of having a place for commercial use and good roads, the number of curb cuts and traffic in and out problems. Examples of how to handle this effectively are the separate lane at NYSEG and traffic lights coming on by NCR. B. Caldwell asked how you see a separation for residentual and commercial uses. C. Evans- Some kind of a barrier such as a planting of some kind, pointing out that it's not instantanious, and berming such as at TC3. There has_to` be a division someplace and it could be made appropriate. On special-permits, C. Evans pointed out that a commercial venture would probably fall under SEQR so you won't be able to instantaniously have a commercial operation with out a public hearing based on state law. B. Caldwell added that if there were some sort of site review procedure, it would have to go through somebody, thus they would .h "ave a say - -on things such as berming. Adequate setbacks..would need to be considered. The idea of special permits will be discussed at 'a later date. Another area that.will need to be looked at is the airport hazard zone. Agenda for the February 16th meeting include tackling the Ag. Districts. Ron Beck will get an Ag. District map and summar- ize any provisions to the law and land.use restrictions that apply to it. J. Hunt moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by R. Lampila. Respectfully su mitted, 1 Jane Koelsch 'S