Planning Commission Minutes 7-11-2024

Planning Commission Minutes 7-11-2024

TOWN OF RUTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING MINUTES

 DATE: July 11^th, 2024

LOCATION: Town Hall and a publicly accessible conference line

OPEN MEETING 6:30 P.M.

Commission Members Present: Chair Barbara Pulling, Dana Peterson, Howard Burgess, , Andy McKane, Jerry Stearns, Mary Beth Poli, Norm Cohen and Jim Hall. Mr. Hall is a non-voting member for this meeting.

Members of the Public Present:  Donna Zellar

Approval of the Agenda:

Mr. Peterson moved to approve the agenda. Mr. McKane seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business: New East Pittsford Road Driveway

1. There was a question about access to East Pittsford Road by a new driveway.
2. The parcel being developed is subject to an Act 250 permit.
3. Discussed the driveway access permit approval process, and the history of approvals.
4. A temporary driveway is in place and being used to clear the lot. The Town permit requires it to be removed by November 1^st.
5. Act 250 has been in contact with the property owner and is discussing the issue with him.
6. Discussed how the Streets and Sidewalk ordinance is applicable and possible modifications.
7. After discussion, Mr. Peterson moved to have the Town Administrator provide the Commission with copies of the current Streets and Sidewalk Ordinance and the relevant excerpt regarding driveway access from the Act 250 permit for this development that relates to an exemption for 4 properties having driveway access to East Pittsford Road for the August 1^st Mr. McKane seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business: Preparations for the Town Wide Celebration.

1. The event is planned for August 24^th.
2. Discussed presenting river corridor regulation information with a slide show.
3. Reviewed a slideshow presentation presented to the group previously as a template.
4. Discussed locating local photos for relevancy.
5. This slideshow will be revised and reviewed at the next meeting.

Approval of Minutes June 20^th, 2024:

Mr. Peterson moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Poli seconded the motion. An amendment was suggested. Mr. Peterson moved to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. Poli seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. McKane and Mr. Stearns abstained.

Adjournment:

Mr. Peterson moved to adjourn.

The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, Bill Sweet

 

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Barbara Pulling                                                           Date

Rutland Town Planning Commission Chair