LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES OF MEETING NO. 45
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Dorothy Westhafer, Environmental Conservation
Doug Learman, Code Enforcement
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Jim Sharpe, Chair
(x) Frank Burkhart, Co-chair, at-large
(x) Chris Russell, Traffic Safety Advisory Board
Mary Cooke, Councilwoman
Beverly Kinney, Economic Development Advisory Board
(x) Kenneth Killian, Architectural Review
(x) Peter McKee, Zoning Board of Appeals
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Representative
(x) Peter McMahon, Supervisor
Gary Roesch, Councilman
John Whitney, Town Engineer
Guests: David Birt
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indicates voting members present.
I. Call to Order: 7:12 p.m.
II. Minutes of Meeting No.
43, January 27, 2010
Motion to approve: Dorothy
Westhafer; Second: Frank Burkhart; Carried.
III.
New/Continuing
Items:
General
Discussion Items:
Goals
#1 and #2 and #4
Discussion:
Goal
#1 – Land Use
Members present reviewed the finalized copy of Goal 1. It was agreed that Goal # 1 is complete.
Goal
#2 – Visual Pollution
Members present reviewed Goal # 2 - agreed that the last sentence of paragraph number 1 in Analysis & Recommendations should be revised to read as follows:
These visual resources should be maintained to ensure the quality of life on Grand Island.
It was agreed that Goal # 2 is now complete.
Goal #7 – Environmental Resources
Dorothy Westhafer submitted a revised version of Goal # 7. Members present
reviewed and edited the opening sentence, the Objectives, the Considerations, and the Analysis and Recommendations.
Under the Considerations – it should be noted that EED’s on private property limit the use of that property by the owners. Also, publicly owned properties provide opportunities for enjoyment of environmental resources.
Frank Burkhart will incorporate the changes discussed tonight; he will review the Analysis and Recommendations, and will make changes which will be distributed via email. Members are to review and be prepared to discuss Goal #7 at the March 24th meeting.
Goal # 4 – Economic Development
Bev Kinney was to provide feedback she received from the EDAB, however, Bev
was unable to attend this evenings meeting. Jim Sharpe provided a brief update:
· The EDAB will review the sign ordinance and how it relates to the Design and Performance Standards, and then provide its recommendations.
· They will review the Design and Performance Standards section referencing the Thruway Corridor.
· The EDAB will also review pole signs and how they pertain to the Design and Performance Standards.
Bev will report findings at the next LRPC meeting in March.
Section IV – Growth Potential Analysis
John Whitney provided an updated draft of Section IV. It was agreed that the
members will read through the section prior to the next meeting, and will likely
accept the Section as written. John will be requested to provide an Executive
Summary which should highlight pertinent facts.
Continuing under Section IV, the paragraph pertaining to “Schools” should be reviewed by Robert Christmann. Jackie McGinty will email the ‘Schools’ section to Robert Chrismann’s secretary, Janet Schuster.
Also, under Section IV, the paragraph on ‘Recreation’ should be reviewed by Linda Tufillaro. Jackie McGinty will email the ‘Recreation’ section to Linda.
Jackie McGinty will email Bill Koch and request a list of ‘Historical Sites’ for the Comprehensive Master Plan.
Jackie McGinty will create a ‘Reference Document’ that will contain sources where further information may be obtained.
IV. NEXT Meeting
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Be prepared to discuss revised Goal 7 – Environmental Resources – Frank Burkhart to distribute updated copy via email.
Beverly Kinney will report on the Economic Development Advisory Board’s recommendations.
Be prepared to comment on Section IV – Growth Potential Analysis.
Also, we will discuss the possibility of adding a section on Sustainable Communities, i.e.: carbon foot prints, clustering, and green space.
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
TO ADJOURN at 9:05 p.m: Frank
Burhart; Second: Chris Russell
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline McGinty
Secretary