Public Hearing March 10, 2020

TOWN WIDE PUBLIC HEARING

on creating a temporary MORATORIUM

TUESDAY
MARCH 10, 2020

at 5:45pm

HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE TOWN BOARD MEETING

Residents are strongly encouraged to attend and speak at the public hearing as developers will be sure to submit their comments.  Written comments will be accepted.  Send your comments to Town of Ballston Town Board Attention Town Clerk 323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. You may also email your comments to cgumienny@townofballstonny.org.  Be sure to put MORATORIUM PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS in the subject line.

Details are being worked on for a temporary Moratorium in the Town of Ballston.

In an effort to keep Ballston A Farms First Community and as a response to resident concerns to stop large scale development in Ballston, the Town Board is considering a 12 month Moratorium on these projects while simulaneously alowing smaller projects and permits to go forward while they revisit the Comprehensive Plan and Town Zoning Code.

Above is  an image of the top logo on the towns website
A Farms First Community

Here is a draft of what could be included and excluded in a Moratorium and is subject to change:

DRAFT Moratorium for consideration:

Start Date: Applications submitted on or after 1/2/2020 are included in the assessment of moratorium qualifications.

Draft Exclusions from Moratorium:

·       Single Family Homes

·       Lot Line Adjustments

·       Minor Subdivisions (Less than 4 units)

·       Agricultural Uses in Rural District and Ballston Lake Residential District

·       Allow for Net-New Commercial less than 2,000 square feet.

·       Commercial additions allowed up to 2,000 square feet

·       New commercial development up to 2,000 square feet

·       Accessory structures, Barns, Garages, Pools

·       Ground Mount Solar

·       Existing PUDD – Defined and Approved Site Plan Review

Draft Moratorium Could Include:

·       Conservation Subdivision

·       Traditional Neighborhood Development

·       Major Subdivision

·       Commercial Development greater than 2,000 square feet

·       New PUDD Applications

·       New Senior Living District Applications

·       Existing PUDD – New or Modified Site Plan Review Required

·       Solar Farms