HomeMy Public PortalAbout9.1.1998 Planning Board Minutes and AgendaAGENDA
PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, September 1, 1998
6:30 p.m. Town Barn
ITEM #1: Consideration of additions to the agenda.
ITEM #2: Comments from the Chair.
• Committee Reports
• Town Board actions on public hearing items
ITEM #3: Approval of August 4 minutes.
ITEM #4: Consideration of Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Beckett's Ridge, a 220 lot residential
subdivision between NC 86 and Old NC 86. (Tax Map 4.45..3&25)
ITEM #5: Continued discussion of subdivision regulations amendments relating to open space and
recreation.
ITEM #6: Discussion of possible zoning ordinance text amendment to address stormwater.
ITEM #7: Adjourn.
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MINUTES
PLANNING BOARD
September 1, 1998
PRESENT: Ed Gill (vice -chair), Richard Bradford, Joel Brinkley, David Daniel, Jack Hughes, Louise Long,
Pip Merrick, George Sagar
PUBLIC: Tony Gaffey, Rob Weintraub, Margaret Hauth
Gill called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.
ITEM #2: Sagar reported that the BOA approved 6 site plans, 4 in the Granville Center development and
two in Cornerstone Park. Gill reported that the Parks and Recreation Board did not meet. Hauth
reported on the Town Board's actions on public hearing items. She noted that the sidewalk
proposal was delayed for one month. Daniel asked whether lobbying of the elected officials was
necessary or appropriate. Hauth said that was up to individual members. She added that the
Board did not ask for specific information, just additional time to consider requiring sidewalks
across the board. Gill expressed his concern about the Town Board's concern.
ITEM #3: Hughes moved to approve the August minutes as written. Daniel seconded.
VOTE: Unanimous.
ITEM #4: Hauth introduced the preliminary subdivision plan for Beckett's Ridge. She noted that because
the lot ended up being smaller and more narrow than originally thought, fewer house sites on
larger lots are proposed than originally discussed during the zoning hearing. She introduced
Gaffey and Weintraub, developer representatives. Gill asked them to indicate the location of the
open space in this development. Gaffey noted the northwest area adjacent to Cates Creek, the
area around the existing pond, and noted there would be other small pockets. He also noted that
some areas will strictly be stormwater management, not meant for public use. Gill asked for the
location of the ridge between this development. Gaffey indicated its location along the eastern
property line. Gaffey added that only a small portion of their development will drain toward the
railroad which could impact Wildwood. He noted they are planning to lead the water toward the
larger culvert (away from Wildwood) and toward Cates Creek to help alleviate the drainage
concerns. Brinkley asked about historic flooding along Cates Creek. Hauth noted there hasn't
been any that led to property damage, because the area adjacent to the creek in undeveloped.
Gaffey noted that the plan will require review by FEMA for wetlands delineation and compliance.
Gill asked the size of the shaded open space area. Gaffey said he did not know. Gill asked if the
open space would be dedicated to the homeowners and Weintraub said it would. Gill asked about
its potential use for active recreation. Weintraub said the area around the existing pond is flat,
the pond may be drained so the creek could be re-established to create a passive natural area.
Hauth asked the members to provide any comments, request changes or more information.
Brinkley asked about the extension of Oakdale Drive. Hauth provided a brief history on the entire
road length and noted the Town Board removed it from the Transportation Plan. She noted the
eastern portion will likely never connect to NC 86 as intended and has limited usefulness. The
western connection can still be constructed piecemeal. She added that the construction is off-site
for this project. Hughes asked about the length of some of the cul-de-sacs and the possibility of
making connections, specifically connecting the northwest cul-de-sac to the main road and to the
long eastern cul-de-sac; aligning the future connection to the Freeland property with the short cul-
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de -sac and making a connection to the main road; and providing an additional connection to the
Freeland property in line with one of the three southern cul-de-sacs. The members discussed
these options and provided an indication of the importance of each one. Weintraub noted there
are significant difficulties with crossing the open space areas in terms of potential wetlands and
significant cost. Additionally he noted that the creek crossing would cut-up the attractive open
space area and limit its usability.
Hughes expressed concern about the vagueness of this development's access to existing streets.
Hauth suggested that a phasing plan could be requested and the approval of the plan could be
conditioned upon additional access. Gill asked the applicants if they had sufficient information
to revise the plans and they agreed they did.
ITEM #5: Hauth opened the discussion of possible text amendments to address concerns about recreation
and open space in new developments. She noted that the ordnance does not distinguish between
the two nor does it have separate requirements for both types so there is not a mechanism to
require developers to provide recreation land and facilities rather than providing left over land as
open space. The members discussed this briefly and directed Hauth to draft amendments that
would separate the two.
Gill adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Margare A. Hauth, Secretary