DCC Update - Rental Units

December 20, 2000

At the December 19 Planning Board Meeting, Pioneer’s attorney, Jerry Goldman, presented an aerial map and discussed “distances” from their rental townhouses to homes on Wellington and in The Drumlins; no mention was made of the close proximity to Burlington and Silver Hill Path. He showed an artist’s rendering of the proposed clubhouse — it was the same as had been presented a year ago — and also two renderings of the actual 7- or 8-unit buildings. One rendering he showed to residents in attendance was actually the side view (81’). We were not shown the front view — the board saw it — which is considerably larger (140’).

It was not appropriate for the DCC to raise specific points at this meeting; however, we certainly do not want the community to feel we have no grounds on which to object to this project. We have LOTS of basis to oppose any granting of a permit for construction. If the town authorities do not take the residents’ interests as a primary concern, reluctantly as we are to do so, we have every intention to raise these issues in the State Supreme Court with a lawsuit — called an Article 78 — against the Town of Victor. Rental units in the proposed density are not compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood, and are a serious deviation from the approval for rezoning.

Our time to speak will be at the Public Hearing, and speak we will! It may be scheduled for Tuesday, February 13. The Formal Presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9. At that time Pioneer should present their entire information to the board and the residents. Citizens may be permitted to ask the developers questions at that time.

Our formal opposition will begin at the Public Hearing. It may be frustrating to hear board members’ comments complimenting the developers and the project, but the important and outstanding issues are yet to be addressed. This is the time to listen. It’s been rather obvious for sometime that the boards look favorably upon these developers, so passage of their proposal will not be any surprise. However, then we can confidently file our lawsuit, unless the town gives good, deep thought to the citizens’ interests.

Thank you for the contributions many of you have made. Pledges and contributions are being accepted by mail at:

DCC
1231 Wellington Drive

The support from Cork Road, Rawson Road, The Drumlins’ Townhouses, Burlington Road, Silver Hill Path and Wellington Road has been indicative of how seriously we expect the town officials to consider the following items when making a final determination:

· Character of the neighborhood

· The environmentally sensitive lands (did you know Pioneer’s Environmental Assessment Form [Dec. 6, 2000] states they will remove 21.9 acres of vegetation [trees, shrubs, ground cover] from 26.8 acres of the land?)

· Density

· Home ownership

· Size of the proposed structures (140’ x 81’ x 34’)

There certainly is NO reason to feel, “This is over.” In fact, if necessary, this is just the beginning of our formal opposition. Your continued interest and support are appreciated.

Please contact any of the DCC Core Team with questions or concerns:

Debbie Russell	Jim Budd	Marsha Senges	Kelly Wilkins
Nancy Little	Dianne Herrick	Bruce Trojan	Tim Reed
Bob Orioli	Jeff Morehouse	Caroline Reissig

In the midst of all of this, we wish you and yours a love-filled, safe holiday season.

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