COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

STEERING COMMITTEE

MINUTES

OCTOBER 2, 2006

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chair Dave Wood. 

Present were:

The revised draft plan that was written up by Nan was reviewed by the members of the committee.  The committee discussed and made edits to the document, renumbering some of the Goals and grammatically correcting some sentences.  Dave said he will give all of the edits to Nan for her to correct.  There was considerable discussion about wells, compromising other wells in the area, septic systems, etc. and potential builders.  Marv Schorr suggested wording such as, during the construction phase or until home is occupied the ground water and water supply shall not be compromised or drawn down to a level that a neighbor begins to have an inadequate water supply.  Jim Leupold reminded the committee that originally the group wanted to put something in the plan to that effect, but after much discussion decided to put the onus on the developer, and require the developer to submit information as to how they will assure the availability of sufficient water during their site plan review.  Marv stated the committee had talked about requiring developers to do a 48-72 hour draw down test so ensure that neighbors won’t have well issues when a new home is being built next door.  During the construction phase or until the owner takes occupancy of the homes, the maintenance or quality of water is the responsibility of the developer.  Marv believes wording of some sort regarding the maintenance of water during the construction phase should be included.  Midge Dube suggested leaving it as it is written and let the Town Board decide if they wish to change it.  It will read…”down to sufficient water, and water quality on the property to be developed and on surrounding occupied properties until CO is issued.”   

Page 14, the bottom of No. 5 will now read, “develop dimensional requirements for the historical district with regulations such as, lot sizes, set backs, and frontages consistent with existing residential development within the historic district.”  There was also punctuation changes requested throughout. 

At the top of No. 5, “Educate (by way of newsletter, website and brochure)”.  Website will be included. 

No. 7.