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2009-07-13 SP MTG.#28 135 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-13-2009 MTG. #28 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MTG.# 28 July 13, 2009 RES. 247 7:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT SUPERVISOR DANIEL STEC COUNCILMAN ANTHONY METIVIER COUNCILMAN RONALD MONTESI COUNCILMAN JOHN STROUGH COUNCILMAN TIM BREWER-ABSENT SR. PLANNER STU BAKER DISCUSSION: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Sr. Planner Baker-Reviewed the proposal as follows: Changes requested by Councilman Strough Section 179-11-040 Standards 1.Article 11 – Base Residential Density- under b. last three words change to lower case D. 1. (page 11.2) for clarity add (See 179-11-040 D-8) 2. (page 11.3) Open Space – no mention of public access to this allocated space The Planning Board should consider access to these properties if appropriate. 7. (page 11.5) take out Planning Board put in Town Board C.1. (page 11.6) Lands of Conservation Interest- we do not have that category Areas identified in the currently adopted Open Space Plan. 183 – SUBDIVISION OF LAND Sr. Planner Baker-Noted there are not a lot of changes. 183-13 F Plat void if revised after approval Insertion material outlines the criteria that would need to be met. This language would give the Zoning Administrator the authority to approve lot line adjustments only. This can only be done if 1. does not increase an existing nonconforming area condition 2. does not change the total number of lots in an approved subdivision 3. does not affect the location of any existing or proposed public infrastructure or any existing or proposed private storm water management system or device. Councilman Strough-Requested that the Highway Supt. review the Subdivision Regulations Councilman Strough-Review 183-1 B. eliminate (all proposed lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring properties) (Board agreed) after Comprehensive Land Use Plan add and Town Code Chapter 179 (Board agreed) 183-6Plan details and requirements should be labeled Sketch Plan details and requirements A.Change 10 copies to 14 copies. 136 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-13-2009 MTG. #28 183-7Submission and review procedures should be labeled Sketch Submission and review procedures Sr. Planner Baker-Also suggested changes in Article IV in subheadings to list Preliminary Supervisor Stec Article IV Preliminary Plats B. (1) reword – To ensure that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Zoning Code Chapter 179 Councilman Strough- B (2) change to Chapter 183 Article VIII E Clearing Plan (4) change percentage to 20% 179-11-050 183-10 Submission and review procedures change to Preliminary submission and review procedures 183-10 A Application (3) eliminate (at its regular monthly meeting) Article 12-B change Orange to Warren County H. (1) change Comprehensive Plan to Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Code Chapter 179 ArticleVI 183-15 Requirements D Review by Town officials - approved by the appropriate department head – does that mean the department head or their designee can do this? Sr. Planner Baker that allows for either of those. Article VII Public Streets, Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure, Parks, Open Space and Natural Features Definition of Open Space are not really in accord with 179 Article 11 183-17 Streets A. references Town Comptroller Board agreed to take it out. Replaced with Notwithstanding the above, in extraordinary circumstances, upon approval of the Town Board an irrevocable letter of credit may be used. Councilman Strough-spoke on house numbering in the Town, noted problem with the buildings at ACC not being numbered…Sr. Planner Baker-That is normally done at the time of approval of the final plat. 183-18 Parks, open spaces and natural features B. The subdivider proposing land dedication shall file with the Town Board…correct to state file with the Town Recreation space shall be provided by the subdivider on the basis of at least 1,000 square feet per lot, but in no case shall the amount be more than 10% of the total area of the subdivision. Discussion held-In the case of a conservation easement and a person kept 50% of the land forever wild does he have to give up to 10% - Sr. Planner Baker- the 10% would be part of the 50%. Suggested to add a sentence If it is a conservation subdivision the recreation area can be part of the 50%. 137 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-13-2009 MTG. #28 B.Fee in Lieu of land. (1) keep numbered as (1) When requested by the subdivider or in cases where the Board…it should be Planning Board also change The Board shall then require change to Planning Board Board requested that Town Counsel review this section, requested that Recreation Director be involved in this review. 183-22Density Should be in accord with Article 179 Article 11 183-23Layout of streets and roads See 179-11-050 Procedures paragraph B determining design there should be language in this section if conservation subdivision design is going to be use please refer to 179-11-050 I.Street design (2)Street grades. Commented on driveway grades ..( have Highway Supt. review for comments) Minimum Sight Distance (have Highway Supt. review for comments) 183.24take out of middle of page 183-24Layout of lots If conservation subdivision the procedure is laid out in 179-11-050 it is not mentioned here, will be added. 183.27- Storm drainage Need to change the verbiage to be in accord with the MS4. (town counsel review) 183-30 Tree cutting and planting Reference the Zoning Ordinance 179 Article 8 183-31 Authorization Remove word Cluster Development 183-30 Tree cutting and planting Keep language and add staff notes for the Planning 183-53 Appendix D: Development Objectives for Conservation Subdivisions Just reference Article 11 Supervisor Stec-Incorporate draft changes and make copies … want to get a copy to the APA as soon as possible. DISCUSSION: CHAZEN PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION EVALUATION FOR DIXON/FARR/AVIATION ROAD Introduced Mike Breda –World Class Kids Day Care 138 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING 07-13-2009 MTG. #28 Supervisor Stec-Spoke to the board regarding the acquisition for the roundabout, we need to know the right parcels that would be needed for the proposal. Mr. Breda-Will be starting his project as soon as he receives all the approvals, breaking ground in September, work will be on the back acre, as far as the purchase of the property that the town would need we do not have to do that until you are ready. Supervisor Stec-When Chazen indicates what the Town will need in property acquisition then we will work out the needed real estate transactions. Will have a resolution on next Monday night to engage Chazen for this project. DISCUSSION: West Glens Falls EMS Contract with Warren County Sheriff flat rate for EMS for a year… requested from West Glens Falls a new draft contract including this … our contract says that they need our approval before entering into any contacts. Dock at Glen Lake Boat Launch…we now have a portable dock that is removed every year. $19,400. would place a permanent dock at that location…our Highway Dept. will move the suction line for the dry hydrant. RESOLUTION ADJOURNING TOWN BOARD MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 247. 2009 INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its Town Board Meeting. th Duly adopted this 13 day of July, 2009 by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Stec NOES: None ABSENT: Mr. Brewer Respectfully submitted, Miss Darleen M. Dougher Town Clerk-Queensbury