1 September 8, 2008 At a Regular Meeting of the ... - Town Of DeWitt

Supervisor Michalenko stated that he wanted the town to conduct a survey of the residents
concerning the proposed changes and to delay the implementation of the proposed local law
pending the results.
Chairman Lazar stated that most residents want the law and proposed passing it now. He stated
that the law gives many months for residents to bring their own vehicle storage into compliance.
Residents Carl Masten, Peg Solano, Don Chadron, Clara Rogers, Mary Elmer, and Herb
Silvestre spoke in favor of passing the proposed local law.
Resident Sylvia Matusek spoke in favor of the law and asked about enforcement in regard to
private covenants.
Hope Cunningham asked what would happen if a resident’s only vehicle was an RV.
Councilor Baker questioned if there would be sufficient time for education of the residents
concerning the law and if some provision would be made for “hardship” cases.
Councilor Simonetta stated his opposition to postponing consideration of the proposed local law.
Councilor Scruton stated her support, saying that the increased size of vehicles requires action to
regulate their storage.
Councilor Andrews stated that the larger part of the community would be served by enacting the
proposed local law.
Councilor Mannion supported reviewing the matter further before acting.
The prior reading of the recommendation of the Planning Board dated August 28, 2008 was
noted and made part of the hearing.
After the lengthy discussion, the Supervisor closed the hearing.
Motion by Councilor Simonetta, seconded by Councilor Andrews.
RESOLVED, that the following findings are adopted in connection with and subsequent to the
public hearing concerning the proposed local law entitled “A Local Law Regarding Residential
Vehicle Storage and Overlay District”:
1. This Board finds with respect to SEQRA that an environmental impact statement was
prepared and noted no negative environmental impact by reason of these modifications to the
Zoning Code inasmuch as:
a. The code changes themselves do not impact the environment.
b. Any action that may be taken pursuant to these code changes, when implemented in
the context of the entire Code, will not negatively impact the environment.
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