News Clippings
“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.
→ The Daily Freeman reporting on the recent developments
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.
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.
Durst Purchases More Land Adjacent to Carvel Property
April 4, 2008
The Poughkeepsie Journal has published an article on Durst’s recent purchase.
“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
“More criticism than compliments at Carvel hearing” in Millerton News
February 14, 2008
Link to the article (registration required)
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.
DLC President Letter-to-Editor - Durst is “far from green”
October 10, 2007
Printed in the Poughkeepsie Journal on October 10, 2007Valley Views: Pine Plains plan is far from ‘green’ development By Becky Thorton October 10,2006I’ve been in the conservation land planning field for more than 20 years now, and I’ve seen all sorts of development and open space plans during that time. There seems to be a big difference between what I have been reading and hearing of the proposed Carvel development described as a compact project that preserves open space and what I see when I look at the plans made public to date.
Start by picturing the Carvel property in Pine Plains: 2,200 acres of beautiful, serene land and, with the exception of the existing golf course, a relatively undisturbed and open landscape. Read more
