Carvel/Durst Updates

The proposal began in 2003 with 1,000+ new units (some houses are already on the property) on 2,200 acres mostly in Pine Plains, with a small part of the property in Milan. News and related updates are listed below.

Carvel/Durst Proposal Update January 26, 2009

January 26, 2009

After the overwhelmingly negative reaction from the public and many experts representing PPU, Scenic Hudson, the Dutchess Land Conservancy, the county planning office and even the State Department of Environmental Conservation in the series of public hearings held in the spring of 2008; the Carvel/Durst team submitted a major revision of their large golf development proposal to the Planning Board.

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Carvel Submits a New Plan with 648 units

November 26, 2008

Carvel\'s New PlanIn recent Planning Board meetings held since the hearings this spring on the Carvel DEIS the Durst team has submitted a major revision of the proposal. This revision is a result of the overwhelmingly negative reaction to the original plan by the public and many experts representing PPU, Scenic Hudson, the Dutchess Land Conservancy, the county planning office and even the State Department of Environmental Conservation. Read more

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“Carvel Starts Over” from the Register Herald

June 14, 2008

This provocative title signals a new phase in the Durst DEIS process. Durst has introduced their newly hired ecologist, Alex Felson who will be leading an analysis of the property that addresses the stated concerns from the town relating to the environmental, social and cultural issues.

Go to the article here

The Daily Freeman reporting on the recent developments

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Poughkeepsie Journal update on DEIS progress

June 2, 2008

The Poughkeepsie Journal provides an update on the reviewing of the public comments for the DEIS. Especially important is the differing perspectives of how to address the pending Zoning Regulations, with the Durst organization still claiming there is no need to address them at this time.

View the article here

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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

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Planning Board may seek alternative plan

April 11, 2008

The Daily Freeman and Poughkeepsie Journal have reported on the Planning Board’s intention to require an alternative plan be submitted with the Durst DEIS, an alternative that is in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan and proposed zoning regulations. This is not a rejection of the developer’s main plan, but an alternative to be submitted as part of the overall DEIS.

Read the Freeman article here.

Read the Journal article here.

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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.

Clauser Report

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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.

→ Chamberlain Traffic Report

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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.

Lisa Nagle’s Presentation

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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

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