Expert Testimony
Scenic Hudson Report Addresses Regional Ecological Impacts
April 11, 2008
During a Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 public comment meeting before the Pine Plains (Dutchess County) Planning Board, Scenic Hudson’s Dr. Michael Klemens spoke out about the ecological impacts of the Durst housing development proposed for an important wildlife area along the Pine Plains-Milan border.
→ Regional Ecological Impacts of Massive Proposed Development Detailed in Scenic Hudson Study
Completeness, Substance and Mitigation: Clauser & Associates Report finds DEIS lacking
April 10, 2008
David Clauser and Associates were hired by Pine Plains United to address issues of overall completeness, substance and mitigation within the DEIS. His report to the Planning Board is available below.
Traffic Impact: Resource Systems Group highlights DEIS deficiencies
April 10, 2008
Pine Plains United has retained Resource Systems Group to review the completeness and substance of Chapter 11 (Transportation and Traffic) of the Carvel Property Development DEIS. The report contains important critiques and concerns that the impact of the Durst development is far greater than that conveyed in their DEIS.
Land Use and Community Character Impact: Lisa Nagle’s Report finds DEIS inconsistent with Comprehensive Plan
April 10, 2008
Lisa Nagle, of Elan Planning and Design Firm, was hired by PPU to study the Land Use and Zoning and Community and Visual Impacts chapters of the Durst DEIS. Her findings reflect and inconsistency between the DEIS and the town’s Comprehensive Plan and proposed zoning regulations, among other things. View her powerpoint presentation to the Planning Board below.
Legal Case: John Lyons’ Testimony on DEIS
April 8, 2008
John Lyons’, the lawyer representing PPU, spoke to many of the most poignant issues in the Durst DEIS on Saturday. He also provided testimony about the power of the Planning Board in the SEQR process. Download the whole document below.
John Lyons Testimony April 5, 2008
Visual Impact: Durst DEIS Photosimulations Seriously Flawed
March 20, 2008
George Janes has provided a visual impact assessment that addresses some significant flaws in the Durst DEIS. The simulation above, for instance, matches the grading plan with the building locations to provide an accurate representation of disturbed land. In the DEIS, according to Janes, Durst makes unsubstantiated assumptions in order to show little to no visual impact.
