TOWN OF ROCHESTER
50 Scenic Drive P.O. Box 65 Accord, NY 12404
Area Code 845
Town Clerk 626-7384 Code Enforcement 626-2433
Supervisor 626-3043 Planning Board 626-2434
Highway Dept 626-7221 Zoning Board 626-2434
Assessor 626-0920 Court House 626-2522
Transfer Station 626-5273 Youth Commission 626-2115
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Map Task Force
April 28, 2008
Meeting Notes
The meeting began at 7:00 PM at Town Hall.
Attending were
Code Consultant: Tom Shepstone
Task Force Members: Mike Baden, Imre Beke Jr., Jeff Davis, Gerry Fornino, Alonzo Grace, Frank Kortright Jr., David O’Halloran, Diana Puglisi-Cilenti, Robert Rominger, Martha Tardibuono
Town Supervisor: Carl Chipman
Carl Chipman opened the meeting. Welcomed all members and gave a brief overview of the purpose of the group. The group will review the zoning code, subdivision code, and the zoning map of the town.
He opened the floor to nominations of Chair and Vice-Chair.
David O’Halloran and Michael Baden nominated for Chair. O’Halloran elected.
Michael Baden nominated for Vice-Chair. No other nominations. Baden elected
Carl Chipman turned the meeting over to David O’Halloran.
Binders were issued to each member containing the current and the proposed zoning codes. A copy of the proposed zoning map from the previous task force was also issued to each member.
Each member provided their contact information.
Task Force began by each member giving a brief introduction of themselves.
It was discussed to begin the process by reviewing the work done by the previous task force and also the current code.
Audience member Barry Medenbach spoke as to the merits of what was proposed by the previous task force and the problems with the current code from the perspective of an engineer who works frequently with this code. He also discussed the need for all subdivision of property to be reviewed.
Tom Shepstone outlined problems with the current zoning map. There are naming issues and the existence of the “F” zone is problematic. Also the current map is very vague and does not follow parcel lines.
Proposed zoning designations were reviewed and clearer names were tentatively proposed based on the previous task force’s designations.
Specific discussions focused on a possible natural resources overlay, expansion of allowed uses in the “Rural” designation (“CF” on proposed map), business zone, the difference between density figured by the yield vs. the adjusted tract acreage formulas, and possible architectural standards for certain areas.
A lively discussion ensued with several ideas and comments being put out for consideration at a later date.
A 3 month schedule of meetings was established.
All to be held at 7 PM @ Town Hall.
May 5 & 19
June 9 & 23
July 14 & 28
Meeting was adjourned at 9 PM
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