Draft Copy PB Minutes, 11/20/14
present.
Tom, second by Linda.
Since Todd has joined the Town Board we elected Linda as chair. Tacit
approval was given via email and made official at the meeting.
approval was given via email and made official at the meeting.
We briefly reviewed some items brought up by Jeff Hogue who was present
at our October meeting. It was suggested that some aspects of our current code
be targeted for more clarity. These items will be reviewed and discussed more
at our next meeting. Linda is going to get an electronic copy of the
application proposed by Jeff to put on our website. We approved Tom’s notes at
this meeting to serve as our minutes without giving any approval or disapproval
of items mentioned above. Motion made by Hershey, seconded by Tom.
at our October meeting. It was suggested that some aspects of our current code
be targeted for more clarity. These items will be reviewed and discussed more
at our next meeting. Linda is going to get an electronic copy of the
application proposed by Jeff to put on our website. We approved Tom’s notes at
this meeting to serve as our minutes without giving any approval or disapproval
of items mentioned above. Motion made by Hershey, seconded by Tom.
We were informed that the Town Board approved a proposal from Barbara
Johnston to work on cluster developments and site plan review for our zoning
code. We hope to lay these items to rest in the next few months as we make
final preparations for a public hearing.
Johnston to work on cluster developments and site plan review for our zoning
code. We hope to lay these items to rest in the next few months as we make
final preparations for a public hearing.
A question was raised about including a search engine to help find
specific areas within the code online. However, Tom mentioned that most
programs have a find function that will help people navigate through the code.
specific areas within the code online. However, Tom mentioned that most
programs have a find function that will help people navigate through the code.
Since we are currently down two members on the PB Bill Squires is going
to maintain his position on the board as he has a number of years of
experience. We discussed contacting Rich Olsen who expressed some interest in
town affairs as he ran for Town Board. Tom is going to approach him about
attending our next PB meeting.
to maintain his position on the board as he has a number of years of
experience. We discussed contacting Rich Olsen who expressed some interest in
town affairs as he ran for Town Board. Tom is going to approach him about
attending our next PB meeting.
We discussed improving our meeting format to expedite getting things accomplished.
We agreed that it would be helpful as needed to have different members work on
aspects of a project. We also need to establish actions that need to be carried
out between meetings and work off an agenda to keep us on track. This should
enhance our ability to get things done more efficiently.
We agreed that it would be helpful as needed to have different members work on
aspects of a project. We also need to establish actions that need to be carried
out between meetings and work off an agenda to keep us on track. This should
enhance our ability to get things done more efficiently.
We spent a few minutes going over the current code – Tom explained the
purpose of each Article in the code. It is our desire to become more familiar
with the code ourselves so we can be more helpful to people who may approach us
with questions about it. As we review
the code we will list things that may need more clarification, correction, or
items that may need to be added to the code. Sections 308-3ll will need the
most precise definition and rationale behind the definition. It is this area
that most likely may need future changes.
purpose of each Article in the code. It is our desire to become more familiar
with the code ourselves so we can be more helpful to people who may approach us
with questions about it. As we review
the code we will list things that may need more clarification, correction, or
items that may need to be added to the code. Sections 308-3ll will need the
most precise definition and rationale behind the definition. It is this area
that most likely may need future changes.
A suggestion was made that we add a zoning map to section 202. All
agreed this would be a good idea.
agreed this would be a good idea.
It was also suggested that we try to set in document form some examples
of steps to take in applying the code to certain projects such as building a
dock, garage, addition, etc. This could be a “how to” section added as an
appendix to the current code but not a legal aspect of it.
of steps to take in applying the code to certain projects such as building a
dock, garage, addition, etc. This could be a “how to” section added as an
appendix to the current code but not a legal aspect of it.
Actions to be worked on at our next meeting:
1) Review
districts and use tables – ART. III.
districts and use tables – ART. III.
2) Discuss changes
suggested by Jeff Hogue at last meeting.
suggested by Jeff Hogue at last meeting.
3) Review what we
need to do next concerning cluster developments and site review plan for a
public hearing at the earliest possible date. This will require communication
with Barbara J and her progress on the project.
need to do next concerning cluster developments and site review plan for a
public hearing at the earliest possible date. This will require communication
with Barbara J and her progress on the project.
Motion to adjourn made by Hershey, second by Tom. Next meeting will be
Dec. 18.
Dec. 18.
Respectfully submitted – Barry Somerville