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VILLAGE OF FAIR HAVEN PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 20, 2018 The Fair Haven Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Village Hall. Board members present were Debra Rose, Larry Cosser, and Catherine Byers. Absent was newly appointed member Geoff Hanford, who was out of town. Guests present were Cheryl House, Gus Taft, Joe Martin, Tim Oleyourryk, Lauri Oleyourryk, Paul Garland and Anne Hallman-Garland. Larry Cosser opened the meeting and introduced the Board members, including Geoff Hanford, who was appointed by the Village Trustees on February 12th. Former member Darrell Uetz resigned his position on February 7th. The Planning Board still has a vacancy. MINUTES: 1. The minutes of the January 23, 2018 meeting were approved on a motion, second and all votes aye. 2. The minutes of the February 6, 2018 session were approved on a motion, second and all votes aye. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Since the last Planning Board meeting of two weeks ago, February 6th, the Board has continued the work of updating Fair Haven’s part of the Town of Sterling and Village of Fair Haven Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Cosser asked Debra Rose to update all present with the latest information and progress. Ms. Rose reported that on February 12th the Village Trustees approved funds in the amount of $1300.00 for the Planning Board’s use. They approved using the services of Amy D’Angelo of Sterling Planning Service for professional editing and advising in all matters related to the Comprehensive Plan work. Ms. Rose had a formal meeting and consultation with Ms. D’Angelo on February 14th. All work done to date was reviewed. Ms. D’Angelo was asked to draft two specific sections of the Comp Plan into final form. 2. Discussion among Board members with comments from the public, on the following proposal: Temporary Moratorium a. To protect the Village and support the Planning Board while carrying out the request of the Village Trustees to lead and adequately complete the effort to update the Village portion of the joint Comprehensive Plan. To limit any major new development in the Central Business District while this work is still in progress. b. To apply ONLY to proposed construction in the Central Business District of new buildings or building additions over a specified square footage; in this case, 5000 square feet. To deny such construction, for the period of one year. Most concerned residents favor the parameter of between 4000 to 6000 square feet. The Planning Board suggests specifying 5000 square feet, which can be modified if desired. c. The Board reviewed the proposed law, as drafted by consultant Amy D’Angelo. Pending review and decision of the Village Trustees, if accepted, completion of Part I and II SEQR forms would be requested (by the Trustees), and attached to the proposed law before submittal to Cayuga County Planning for review. ---PAGE BREAK--- d. Voting on Resolution: Yes No Abstained Absent Larry Cosser [ ] [ ] [ ] Debra Rose [ ] [ ] [ ] Catherine Byers [ ] [ ] [ ] Geoff Hanford [ ] [ ] [ ] Resolved: Recommendation to the Governing Board to enact and pass a law for a Temporary Moratorium. 3. Discussion among Board members with comments from the public, on the following proposal: Zoning Code Update: Section 150-9 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) a. To, at the least, add set-back requirements to zoning codes in the CBD, to be consistent with set-back requirements in other Districts. To determine what other refinements to this section would also be desirable. b. It is as yet undetermined (as far as beginning work to update the Village Zoning Codes to be in harmony with the updated Comprehensive Plan), who supervises the outside assistance, and also who is the outside assistance. The Planning Board discussed taking the initiative to recommend to the Governing Board, the assistance of Amy D’Angelo of Sterling Planning Services, who, upon the Board’s request, can begin this work without significant delay. c. Voting on Resolution: Yes No Abstained Absent Larry Cosser [ ] [ ] [ ] Debra Rose [ ] [ ] [ ] Catherine Byers [ ] [ ] [ ] Geoff Hanford [ ] [ ] [ ] Resolved: Recommendation to the Governing Board to begin work to update Section 150-9 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) of the Village Code, as soon as possible. 4. Discussion among Board members with comments from the public, on the following: Zoning Code Update: Section 150-8 (Use Regulations) ---PAGE BREAK--- a. To add the requirement for site plan review (also termed site development plan review) to zoning requirements for the Central Business District. To determine what other refinements would be desirable. To begin to analyze and implement the best procedure for updating the Village Zoning Codes in general. b. As above, it is as yet undetermined for Zoning Code work, who supervises the outside assistance, and also who is the outside assistance. The Planning Board discussed taking the initiative to recommend to the Governing Board, again, the assistance of Amy D’Angelo of Sterling Planning Services. c. Voting on Resolution: Yes No Abstained Absent Larry Cosser [ ] [ ] [ ] Debra Rose [ ] [ ] [ ] Catherine Byers [ ] [ ] [ ] Geoff Hanford [ ] [ ] [ ] Resolved: Recommendation to the Governing Board to begin work to update Section 150-8 (Use Regulations) of the Village Code, starting with the CBD, as soon as possible. 5. “Future Land Use” and “Current Conditions”: Upon request, and working from collected information and prior working drafts, Ms. D’Angelo is writing a comprehensive draft of these two sections. 6. “Goals, Objectives & Implementations”: Goals & Objectives has been reorganized into Goals, Objectives and Implementations. Board members reviewed this section and approved. This will now go to Ms D’Angelo for professional review and assistance in editing. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Architectural Review Committee, to advise the Planning and Village Boards. The Mayor and Trustees have called for an initial meeting, for March 1st at 6:00 pm at the Village Hall, for former members of the Architectural Review and Beautification Committee, and for all interested potential new members. 2. Bayfront District Questions. The Planning Board is asking various residents a set of questions about the Bayfront District. A formal response from Geoff Hanford was printed and was available at the meeting. The next meeting of the Planning Board will be Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm on a motion, second and all votes aye. Unapproved minutes respectfully submitted, Debra Rose, Planning Board scribe