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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-16• E TOWN OF DRYDEN Planning Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 16, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 8:15 pm by Barbara Caldwell PRESENT: Ronald Chase, Kenneth Friedman, Mitchell Lavine, Ronald Roberts, Eugene Rotunda, Barbara Caldwell, presiding ABSENT: Henry Slater ALSO PRESENT: Cheryl L'Amoreaux 1. RECOMM19DATION CONTINUATION - NVE Country Acres (Expansion) Chairman Caldwell pointed out that the application received from Phil and Alvin Simon, 370 Tompkins Street, Acres mobile home park in McLean, Cortland New York to extend their MVE Country j by eight additional lots was referred to the Planning Board by the Town Board under Mobile Home Park J Ordinance, Section 40.3 for a recommendation. At the May 12, 1988 Planning Board meeting, the give a recommendation until certain issues were Mr. Simon has addressed each issue as follows: Fence around the lagoon? Mr. Simon reported th the lagoon which has been in place since it was Board.felt it could`not reviewed. Since that time i at there is a fence around originally built. Pond odors? Mr. Simon reported that odors emitting from the pond are generic for this type of system and it would emit odors twice a year. It was noted that R. Roberts and K. Friedman visited the site and did not detect any odor emitting from the ponds, The run -off to the pond with possible landscaping on area? Mr. Simon reported that he did check with the engineers and was informed that the pond could handle 25% more in run -off. If the pond did overflow then it would go to a low lying area near the pond and settle on their property. The park rules regarding parking on one side of the street? Mr. Simon reported that there will be a new set of park rules issued later this year which will restrict parking in the streets as all lots are provided with two parking spaces. The landscaping on the eight additional lots? Mr. Simon reported that the landscaping will be the same as the rest of the park. Lot # 1 regarding the driveway and the distance from the property? Mr. Simon reported that the lot is 60' from the center of the road to the edge of the lot. The land at that point is lower than the elevation of the main road; from the main road you could look over the top of a house. •It was noted that R. Chase and K. Friedman visited and concurs with Mr. Simon's assessment. Street lighting? Mr. Simon reported that street lighting is already in i PB: 6 -16 -88 Page 2 place for the additional lots. He also noted that there is added nearby lighting on the barn. DEC Approval? Mr. Simon reported that the Department of Environmental Conservation have expressed no objections to the expansion of the park and approval will be granted upon receipt of a letter of approval from the Town as well as the application. Recreational Space? Mr. Simon reported that there are several recreational spaces located in the park. There is a small play ground in the middle of the park; a mowed area in the gully (about 20,000 square feet), and another mowed area at the other end of the park. Also provided is a sidewalk to the McLean school across the road. I K. Friedman reported that he felt adequate recreational space was provided to park residents. j Obtaining a copy of the Park's rules? Mr. Simon reported that he believes that H. Slater, Dryden's Zoning Officer, may already have a copy of the Park's rules, but was unsure. It was pointed out that new rules should be available in about two months. E. Rotunda moved that this Board approve and formally recommend to the Town Board to approve the expansion of Country Acres by eight additional lots with the stipulation that the Planning Board be provided with a copy of the park's current rules and regulations. R. Chase seconded. 6 Yes, No. Carried. • 2. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - John and Bessie Smith (Subdivision modification) A Preliminary Review was held to consider the application by John and Bessie Smith, Route 322, Groton, New York to modify a subdivision on the corner of Route 38 and Cricket Lane. This modification would create two additional building lots comprising of Lot 14 from a previously approved subdivision as well as additional acreage. 0 Mr. and Mrs. Smith reported that several years ago development occurred on Lots 12 and 13. A modification in the lot lines also occurred at that time. Chairman Caldwell pointed out that in a copy of a letter from Henry Slater to Mr. Winn (Smith's attorney) the Dryden Town Planning Board approved an 11 -lot subdivision on June 20, 1974 and that Lots 12, 13 and 14 would be resolved and approved at a later date. No records reveal any requests were submitted for development of these three remaining lots. The Board expressed concern about the development of Lots 12 and 13; and the issuance of a building permit. It was the general consensus of the Board that they would need to talk to the Town Attorney to ascertain what steps need to be taken in reference to these lots. In the meantime, Chairman •provide the Board with an and dated map reflecting their proposed lots. Caldwell requested that Mr. and Mrs. Smith Environmental Assessment Form and a corrected where the lot lines are currently located and PB: 6 -16 -88 Page 3 3. PRELIMINARY REVIEW - Tom Cleveland (Subdivision) A preliminary review was held to consider the proposal presented by Tom Cleveland for a 9 -lot subdivision on Pruville Road. This subdivision will comprise of approximately 30 acres and has 175' of road frontage on Pruville Road near Scofield Road, Mr. Cleveland presented the Board with a preliminary map reflecting the proposed nine lots. Each lot, he pointed out, is planned with individual 8 -10' deep ponds for salable reasons and drainage. The land is relatively flat and a 60' wide road is proposed which will go from the Pruville Road back into the development. This road will be dead -end and approximately 1600' long with each proposed lot having at least 125' road frontage on its The Board expressed concern over the area safety of the proposed 1600' road. Disucssion was held and it was agreed that a turnaround be added to the road. Another concern was the possible area restrictions from power lines which extend through the property, but were reassured that the individual lots had ample space to compensate for any area restrictions. The Board noted that there are no creeks that run subdivision; there is nothing that would obstruct road adjacent or across from it; the land is flat; flat but will be wider, and as far as cutting the land is flat it wouldn't create run -off problems, through the proposed the road like another the road is lengthy and trees goes because the . Mr. Schleck will contact the TC Health Department for approval. is It was the general consensus of the Board to authorize Chairman Caldwell to schedule a public hearing on Thursday, July 21, 1988 at 8:00 pm as long as no extreme changes are made. 4. SKETCH REVIEW - Margaret Bierstock (Subdivision Modification) A preliminary review was held to consider the application by Margaret Bierstock for a subdivision modification in Ellis Highland. This subdivision modification would create two lots from two and one -half. Chairman Caldwell reported that when she first seen this proposal she thought that approval was previously granted, but approval was granted to the lots next to the ones requiring modification at this time. In 1985, the Krumhansls owned land near Ellis Highlands and part of lot 45 was sold so they added the remainder to another lot. Today's modification request is for the remainder of Lot 45, 46 and 47. It was noted that all lots comply with Dryden's Ordinances, Chairman Caldwell read a letter received from the purchaser's attornary summarizing: - A map was enclosed reflecting lots before changes. dated 8/9/85 - The desire to develop two residential building lots from two and one - half lots - The sellers currently own the remain one -half of Lot 45, and all of Lots 46 and 47 - The buyers have contracted to purchase that remaining one -half of Lot 45 and one -half of Lot 46 as a single lot (this would leave one -half of Lot 46 and all of Lot 47) I PB: 6 -16 -88 Page 4 - A map was enclosed reflecting the proposed lots, dated 5/18/88 A copy of a letter from the TC Health Department reflecting that they •- would consider the new lots indiviudally as opposed to part of the original subdivision and each purchaser would need spectic system approval and permit - It was noted that this modification request would not create a change in use, nor result in a greater density of houses within the development CJ 0 The Board expressed concern with the slope, and raised a question as to where exactly the new boundry lines would be located in regards to road frontage and conforming to the Ordinances. It was the general consensus of the Board that an attorney or representa- tive be present at a public hearing to clarify any questions that may arise, A public hearing will be scheduled for July 21, 1988 at 8 :00 pm. Chairman Caldwell reported that the Dryden Town Board will not be acting on the Planned Unit Development Ordinance (PUD) until late fall or,the end of the year. She suggested that members could begin to discuss PUDs tonight or they could familiarize themselves further for the July 21 meeting at which time the Board would start defining recommendations to be made to the Town Board. It was the consensus of the Board that the July 21, 1988 meeting would be a better evening the discussion of PUDs. Chairman Caldwell reported that she has some PUD literature which she is willing to share with members of the Board for their review. 6. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Town of Dryden Planning Board will be held on Thursday, July 21, 1988 at 8 :00 pm. 7. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS No minutes of previous meetings were approved. It was noted that all minutes needing approval were presented to each Board member and approval and /or corrections to those minutes scheduled for the next meeting of the Planning Board. There being no further business, M. Lavine moved the meeting be adjourned. R. Chase seconded. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm.