The Town Board wishes to review and study the Town of Caroline’s Site Plan Review local law and Subdivision local law to determine whether to propose standards, requirements, and design and mitigation guidelines to address water conservation, energy efficiency, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, development of renewable energy resources, and other changes as may be necessary to further the objectives of the New York State Energy Plan, Tompkins County’s Energy Roadmap, Caroline’s Comprehensive Plan and the Town’s commitment to protect and advance the quality of life of residents; protect the unique natural assets of the Town; and make optimum use of existing and future investments in public services and infrastructure.
Key Documents
Public Meeting #3: Local Land Use Law Review
Brooktondale Fire Hall
September 23, 2017
9:00 AM
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions 9:00 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
Moratorium Overview 9:05 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
• Moratorium Purpose
• Review Criteria v. Design Guidelines in Subdivision and Site Plan Local Laws
Concept Map and Local Law Administration 9:20 AM Irene Weiser, Town Councilmember
• Diagram of Local Law Function and Flow
• Tompkins County Energy Recommendations for New Construction
Group Exercise 9:40 AM Matt Johnston, Planning Consultant/Moderator
• Background of Site Plan Review Design Guidelines
• Consideration of County Energy Recommendations as Questions in Site Plan Review Design Guidelines:
➢ Develop questions that convert the County Recommendations for New Construction into the Site Plan Review Design Guidelines
➢ Suggest additional ideas not included in the County Recommendations that address the goals of the Moratorium
Group Discussion 10:15 AM
• Discussion of Group Exercise
• Results will be Summarized and Posted on Moratorium Website
Concluding Remarks 10:50 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
• Next Steps
• Email Comments to Town Clerk (“Contact” at TownofCaroline.org)
Moratorium Overview 9:05 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
• Moratorium Purpose
• Review Criteria v. Design Guidelines in Subdivision and Site Plan Local Laws
Concept Map and Local Law Administration 9:20 AM Irene Weiser, Town Councilmember
• Diagram of Local Law Function and Flow
• Tompkins County Energy Recommendations for New Construction
Group Exercise 9:40 AM Matt Johnston, Planning Consultant/Moderator
• Background of Site Plan Review Design Guidelines
• Consideration of County Energy Recommendations as Questions in Site Plan Review Design Guidelines:
➢ Develop questions that convert the County Recommendations for New Construction into the Site Plan Review Design Guidelines
➢ Suggest additional ideas not included in the County Recommendations that address the goals of the Moratorium
Group Discussion 10:15 AM
• Discussion of Group Exercise
• Results will be Summarized and Posted on Moratorium Website
Concluding Remarks 10:50 AM Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
• Next Steps
• Email Comments to Town Clerk (“Contact” at TownofCaroline.org)
PUBLIC MEETING #2: LOCAL LAND USE LAW REVIEW
Brooktondale Fire Hall
August 30, 2017
6:30 PM
Agenda
Welcome and Overview 6:30 PM
Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
Planning for Caroline’s Future 6:40 PM
Matt Johnston, Planning Consultant/Moderator
Breakout Session 6:55 PM
and Design Guidelines, what should be added, removed, or modified?
Large Group Discussion 7:40 PM
Concluding Remarks 8:25 PM
Local Land Use Law Review
Caroline Public Meeting #2
8/30/17
Moratorium Local Law- Purpose:
The Town Board wishes to review and study the Town of Caroline’s Site Plan Review local law and Subdivision local laws to determine whether to propose standards, requirements, and design and mitigation guidelines to address water conservation, energy efficiency, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, development of renewable energy resources, and other changes as may be necessary to further the objectives of the New York State Energy Plan, Tompkins County’s Energy Roadmap, Caroline’s Comprehensive Plan and the Town’s commitment to protect and advance the quality of life of residents; protect the unique natural assets of the Town; and make optimum use of existing and future investments in public services and infrastructure.
Community Meeting #1 Concept Summary:
Question #1: When you think about development that you've seen in other places - what
do you like or not like with respect to location, type, design? And why?
Question #2: Our Moratorium Local Law states the purpose of review as to identify
measures to address water conservation, energy efficiency, and development
of renewable energy sources. What measures do you think would help us
make significant strides in these areas for large-scale developments?
Subdivision Local Law (Primarily Land Use decisions)
Site Plan Review (Primarily physical design decisions)
Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
- Subdivision and Site Plan Review Local Law Process
- Tompkins County 239 Review
- NY State SEQRA
Planning for Caroline’s Future 6:40 PM
Matt Johnston, Planning Consultant/Moderator
- Review of Public Meeting #1: Concepts and Take-Aways
- Explanation of Public Meeting #2: The Charge
Breakout Session 6:55 PM
- Review Local Law Review Criteria and Design Guidelines
- Consider and Apply Public Meeting #1 Concepts in response to:
and Design Guidelines, what should be added, removed, or modified?
Large Group Discussion 7:40 PM
- Group reporting of results (these results will be collected
Concluding Remarks 8:25 PM
- Wrap-up and Next Steps
- Email comments to Town Clerk (“Contact” at TownofCaroline.org)
Local Land Use Law Review
Caroline Public Meeting #2
8/30/17
Moratorium Local Law- Purpose:
The Town Board wishes to review and study the Town of Caroline’s Site Plan Review local law and Subdivision local laws to determine whether to propose standards, requirements, and design and mitigation guidelines to address water conservation, energy efficiency, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, development of renewable energy resources, and other changes as may be necessary to further the objectives of the New York State Energy Plan, Tompkins County’s Energy Roadmap, Caroline’s Comprehensive Plan and the Town’s commitment to protect and advance the quality of life of residents; protect the unique natural assets of the Town; and make optimum use of existing and future investments in public services and infrastructure.
Community Meeting #1 Concept Summary:
Question #1: When you think about development that you've seen in other places - what
do you like or not like with respect to location, type, design? And why?
Question #2: Our Moratorium Local Law states the purpose of review as to identify
measures to address water conservation, energy efficiency, and development
of renewable energy sources. What measures do you think would help us
make significant strides in these areas for large-scale developments?
Subdivision Local Law (Primarily Land Use decisions)
- Preservation of Town’s natural rural character, namely agricultural lands
- Protection of natural resources, especially water, open space, and forests
- Development preferred in areas close to existing hamlets
- Encourage cluster/compact development and not sprawl
- Prefer small-scale commercial development and no big box types
- Infrastructure proposed by developers should meet necessary NY State/Town standards
- Examine existing local laws for concurrent goals and existing strategies
Site Plan Review (Primarily physical design decisions)
- Encourage high-quality building materials
- Encourage site orientation for energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Fossil fuel-free energy programs for developments to reduce GHG emissions
- Guide developers toward housing designs that “fit” (size, shape, design) here
- Encourage shared open space in developments and minimize paved surfaces to best address water run-off and stormwater management
- Encourage transportation choices, even if cars remain the primary mode
- Mixed-use development that incorporates local interests - agriculture, entertainment, other community amenities
- Encourage the redevelopment of existing commercial properties if vacant
- Development should deliver housing for all demographics
- Encourage sound management of developments once delivered
- Examine existing local laws for concurrent goals and existing strategies
PUBLIC MEETING #1: LOCAL LAND USE LAW REVIEW
Brooktondale Fire Hall
August 16, 2017
6:00 PM
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction 6:00 PM - Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor
Explanation of Subdivision/Site Plan Review Moratorium 6:05 PM - Irene Weiser, Town Councilmember
Comprehensive Plan Survey Results 6:15 PM - Val Warke, Town Planning Board
Planning for Caroline’s Future 6:25 PM - Matt Johnston, Planning Consultant
Breakout Session 6:35 PM
• When you think about development that you've seen in other places - what do you like or not like with respect to location, type, design? And why?
• Our Moratorium Local Law states the purpose of review as to identify measures to address water conservation, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, and development of renewable energy sources. What measures do you think would help us make significant strides in these areas for large-scale developments?
Large Group Discussion
• Compile and discuss results from Breakout Session 7:10 PM
• Review Criteria and Design Guidelines 7:30 PM Seeing the review criteria within the Subdivision and Site Plan Review Locals Laws, what should be added, removed, or modified? (Did not occur in meeting)
Postscript: the meeting concluded after group discussion of results from the Breakout Session at 8:20 pm.
Concluding Remarks 7:55 PM
Wrap-up and Next Steps Email comments to Town Clerk (“Contact” at TownofCaroline.org)
Meeting #1 small group results
Meeting minutes
