Dover Knolls returns: Town board assumes authority over site plan review
March 6, 2008
In a highly controversial move, the Dover Town Board voted 3-2 to remove Dover Knolls site plan approval from the Dover Planning Board. There was much public comment which, in addition to being reported below in the Harlem Valley TImes article, may be viewed on the Town’s website by viewing the video of the February 27, 2008, Town Board Meeting.
“Planning board Chairman David Wylock admonished the town board with a resolution unanimously passed by the entire planning board. It stated that the amendment minimizes the role of the planning board, and that the group is treated the same as any other member of the public. Despite the strong words read in the resolution, Wylock finished his comments by stating ‘I take you at your word and trust we will be included in this whole process….’
Following comments from the public, Councilwoman Katie Palmer-House asked to share her stance on the proposed amendment. She stated that she could not support the amendment because she felt it was prepared without due diligence. ”The amendment was prepared without the involvement of all town board members in a limited amount of time,” she said.
Councilman Richard Hawthorne agreed with Palmer-House, stating that he had not received the amendment until 2:41 p.m. that afternoon.”There has not been enough time to make an educated decision on this matter,” Hawthorne said.
The public hearing closed after almost a full hour and a half devoted to comment from residents. The town board moved to vote on the new amendment, with Courtien, Galayda and Frame voting in the affirmative.
Hawthorne and Palmer-House voted against the amendment.”
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