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May 15, 2017
I.Call to order
At 5:00 pm meeting was called to order by Chairperson Frank Purita.
II.Roll call
Louisa Hargrave, Nancy Torchio, Joann Maynard, Frank Purita, Ian
VanBourgondien, Denis Noncarrow, Supervisor Russell, Nancy Foote
Guest speaker: Mike Verity
Also attending: Adam Suprenant, Pat Moore, Chris Baiz, Ali Tuthill
III.Discussion
Frank asked for thoughts of the previous meeting. All agreed an agenda needs to
be set prior to each meeting.
Lousia suggested coming in with three constructive ideas. There is a need for
more information. There are many different zones, Ag districts, wine zones.
Codes are confusing. Scott Russell asked Mike Verity to explain basic parameters
of the codes.
Zoning basics were discussed:
AC Zone 10 acres required (+ 2 acres for residence) for a winery, not specific to
grapes.
Frank added, Farm Winery is different from license based on volume, tasting
room and Chris said that volume wise & source of product, ie: grapes, juice, wine;
needs to come from NYS; cap 250,000 gallons. State licenses of farm winery,
brewery, et al does not confer zoning rights to holder of license. Town code
determines zoning rights.
DRS is the same. Land for wine or other agriculture. 10 plus acres, in production
for DRS or specifically state other. Adam said a production facility is allowed.
Mike Verity added that it will work toward yield.
R rate 2 acre zoning basically the same.
Winery specifics R-80 or AC zoning with additional criteria
Louisa added Halo zone around villages, some are agricultural but still separate.
Wineries criteria 10 acres of continuous assumes.
R-40 has 1 acre zoing, all agriculture except wineries
HD is not permitted, smaller plots
RR Resort Residential
LB Limited Business, wineries and retail sales on site, does not require 10+
acres, there is no known winery that is LB. There are special exceptions, multiple
zones depending on property size.
AC 10 acre zone, grapes or agriculture
HB Hamlet Business, no production, just selling product, retail store ie: wine
bar; retail component, no processing, this zone is more limited
GB General Business does not require 10 acres
LI Light Industrial 1 acre requirement
L10 District does not require 10 acres, 3 acres as a use (winery is a use), some 2
acres pieces are permitted
Lot coverage on LI & L10 is generally 40%, restricted by Health Dept and
parking requirements, parking will have to be on lots
Marine I and Marine II Zones - special exception, restaurant. Allows marine
agriculture
what a winery is and what they want to see in the code and administer it. The
group is trying to manage an industry and promote agri-production. Mike asked
what zones do you want wineries in?
Louisa thought farm & production. Side by side makes sense. Production outside
or away does not make sense. Quality based premise. Estate winery grow and
production. Focus on higher quality instead of bringing grapes in from elsewhere.
Ag districts state program, Ag zoning Town generated
Needs to be Ag district, focus on AC & RA
Mark Terry will bring the updated
map to the next meeting.
Commercial winery Chris explained that these facilities buy and sell grapes,
juice or wine. Import wine. Can make unlimited quantities. Premium Wine is a
process and sell only facility
Adam suggested that the committee take a tour of a winery. Ali Tuttle offered to
set up a tour for the group.
Scott Russell suggested the committee decide on a definition of a winery and then
decide where you want it in the code. Define wineries as Ag or commercial or
manufacturer. Frank asked group to give some thought on a definition for next
meeting. JoAnn thought the group should consider ingredients for financially
successful vineyard/winery as well.
The committee will invite Chief Flatley to a meeting to discuss impact analysis and
DOT studies. This is not to solve issue but define and to look at certain properties
that have problems.
All members received a copy.
Agenda for next meeting: Definition, Field Trip, Decide to promote agriculture
and balance with residential.
IV.Adjournment at 6:40 pm.
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V.Next meetings set for May 31.