http://www.pineplainsunited.org Have your say in how Pine Plains Grows Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:41:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.pineplainsunited.org/carvel-starts-over-from-the-register-herald/ 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 http://www.pineplainsunited.org/poughkeepsie-journal-update-on-deis-progress/ The Pine Plains School District has submitted their comments after reviewing the Durst DEIS, "with special attention having been given to Chapter 14, Community Services and Fiscal Impacts and Chapter 7, Visual Resources & Community Character and the project sponsor’s general obligations under the State Environmental Quality Review Act." The ... http://www.pineplainsunited.org/pine-plains-school-district-submits-comments-on-community-impact-of-durst-development/ 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 ... http://www.pineplainsunited.org/scenic-hudson-report/ 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 ... http://www.pineplainsunited.org/planning-board-may-seek-alternative-plan/ 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 http://www.pineplainsunited.org/clauser-report/ 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 ... http://www.pineplainsunited.org/traffic-impact/ 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 ... http://www.pineplainsunited.org/land-use-and-community-character/ 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 http://www.pineplainsunited.org/john-lyons-deis-testimony/ The Poughkeepsie Journal has published an article on Durst's recent purchase. Read the article here. http://www.pineplainsunited.org/durst-purchases-more-land-adjacent-to-carvel-property/