“Turning Point” from the Daily Freeman
February 14, 2008
EDITORIAL
A plan to develop 2,200 acres of rural land into 951 luxury homes has certainly earned the attention of the residents of Milan and Pine Plains.When 300 persons from towns totaling less than 5,000 residents attend a hearing, that’s a tip off that locals smell something that could change their communities. For perspective, a comparable turnout for a city of Kingston hearing would require 1,200 residents. Read more
County Planning Weighs in on Durst Project
February 14, 2008
Robert Wills of the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development has written a scathing critique of the Durst Development. It is worth a read as it specifically addresses many of the claims of the developer and comes to starkly different conclusions.
“In this project’s current form, using the adjective “green” is nothing more than putting the proverbial ’spats on a pig’. We are hopeful that the project sponsor, with its acknowledged urban record of implementing exemplary green strategies in their projects, will, in good conscience, redesign Carvel Property Development as a true model of sustainable development, a character-filled community within which residents will be inspired to live, and Pine Plains will be proud to welcome.“
Download the PDF: County Planning Review of Durst Development
“More criticism than compliments at Carvel hearing” in Millerton News
February 14, 2008
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By Shaw Israel Izikson
02/14/08
PINE PLAINS - Despite nasty weather, more than 70 residents attended Wednesday night’s public hearing on the Carvel Property Development’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) at Stissing Mountain High School.
“Downstate developer meets upstate resistance” from the Daily Freeman
February 10, 2008
By Patricia Doxsey, Freeman staff 2/10/2008
The lightly shaded area straddling the border of Pine Plains and Milan on this map is where the Durst Organization wants to build more than 950 homes.
“Planner updates town on progress of zoning review” in Millerton News
February 7, 2008
By Whitney Joseph - Editor
02/07
PINE PLAINS - Planning consultant Bonnie Franson appeared before the Town Board Jan. 31 to discuss her progress in the review of the proposed zoning law.
Franson, of Tim Miller Associates, was retained last year to work with the Town Board on that review, which she began in November. To start the process, Franson took a look at the town’s objectives, especially in ensuring they kept in line with the comprehensive plan.
January 31st Town Board Meeting
February 1, 2008
Special Town Board Meeting, January 31, 2008
Present: Gregg Pulver, Rick Butler, Dorean Gardner, George Keeler and Bob Couse
Gregg Pulver began the meeting by reading the notice placed in the paper about it. He then said we have a temporary vacancy on the Planning Board and put an ad in the papers about the vacancy which is to fill in for Brian Coons who is in Afghanistan. It is for a one year term, actually it ends December 31st of this year and if Brian is still deployed we will reappoint the person for as long as needed. Seven people applied and three people were interviewed. All three were excellent candidates who did very well in the interviews. Really the determining factor was that the person chosen has attended many meetings of the board. There was no further discussion and Rick Butler moved to appoint Sarah Jones. The vote was unanimous.
