Public Hearing Meeting, Colton Town Board, April 12, 2017

State of New York, County of St. Lawrence, 94 Main St., Colton 13625

Present: Grace Hawley, Deputy Supervisor Councilpersons: Ronald Robert

Donna Arquiett, Clerk Donald Shoen

Kevin Hawley, Hwy. Sup’t. Katheryn Hayes

Darren Richards, DPW Sup’t.

Absent: Dennis Bulger

Others present: Tina Miller, Matilda Larson, Ike Cook, Mike Roach, Ed Fuhr, John Courtney, Kevin Beary,

Mary Jane Watson, Ruth McWilliams, Joe McWilliams, Jerry Wilson, David Seymour and

Kevin LaMora

Deputy Supervisor Hawley opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. as advertised. She stated the purpose of the meeting was to hear opinionsof proposed revisions to the land use code.

Matilda Larson, SLC Planning Office, explained the years events trying to get it pulled together and the process with other agencies such as APA. Matilda then gave a brief overview and highlighted a few of the changes noting that nothing was changed drastically. The code needed to be brought up to date to conform to current laws.

TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES

AND RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATED AS THE “CODE OF THE TOWN OF COLTON”

INTENT.

  1. It is the purpose and intent of this part to establish a process and standards for the consideration of land subdivision that will ensure the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Town and assist in the achievement of the Town Plan. This means, among other things, that land to be subdivided shall be in accord with the Town Plan, and as the Plan may be amended subsequent to its initial adoption; that the land shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace; that proper provisions shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage and other needed improvements; that all proposed lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to be in harmony with the development pattern or open space characteristics of adjacent properties; that the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Town Plan, as such exists at the time, and shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic and to facilitate fire protection and other services that would need to be provided; and to ensure that proper provision shall be made for recreation, open space and conservation considerations.
  1. It is further the purpose of this part to consider the subdivision of land in accord with the provisions of the Town Plan and established County and Adirondack Park policies as regards the proposed settlement and density patterns and rates of projected population increase; to consider proposals for subdivision relative to these policies in order to preserve the character and quality of life enjoyed in the Town at present; and to consider the ability of the responsible units of government to provide such services as would be required by the subdivision and the appropriate manner of assuring equitable participation in these costs.
  1. It is also the purpose of this part to further the stated purposes of the Adirondack Park Agency Act by

satisfaction of the criteria for approval by the Adirondack Park Agency of a local land use program pursuant to Subdivision 2 of § 807 of the Act or such portion thereof as may be applicable to this part.

SEE ATTACHMENTS (161 PAGES)

EFFECTIVE.

This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.

Questions were asked about fences, wind towers and RV’s. Matilda read the sections regarding each.

Mr. Richards explained once the local law is filed, the updating will be easier and be available on our website.

With no further input, Mrs. Hawley asked for a motion to close the public hearing.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion made by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Shoen to adjourn.

Ayes 4 Robert, Shoen, Hayes, Hawley

Noes 0

Motion carried, adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

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Donna Arquiett, Town Clerk