For Immediate Release: April 7, 2011
Contact:
Keith P. McKeever | Public Relations | Adirondack Park Agency
contact@apa.ny.gov | (518) 891-4050
RAY BROOK, NY - The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, April 14 and Friday April 15, 2011 at APA Headquarters in Ray Brook, NY. The meeting will be webcast live. Please use the following link: http://www.apa.state.ny.us/ and click Webcasting from the contents list.
The Full Agency will convene on Thursday morning at 9:00 for Acting Executive Director James Connolly's report where he will review monthly activities and introduce a resolution in support of Earth Day and the International Year of Forests 2011.
At 9:15 a.m., the Regulatory Programs Committee will consider a proposed shoreline structure setback variance from the Town of Moriah for a series of structures within the mean high water mark of Lake Champlain, a proposed permit amendment to approve after-the-fact hunting and fishing cabins on lands now owned by the Heartwood Forestland Fund and an 85-unit multi-family housing development proposed by Rangeview at Lake Placid, LLC.
At 1:00, This month, Town of Schroon Lake, Essex County Supervisor Cathy Moses will provide the Community Spotlight with an overview of her Essex County community. Supervisor Moses will discuss town accomplishments, opportunities and challenges ahead.
At 1:45, the Enforcement Committee will hear a first reading of the revised Civil Penalty Guidance. The guidance is intended to assist Agency staff determine appropriate, fair civil penalties for violations.
At 2:30, the Administration Committee may take action on comprehensive updates to the Agency's Delegation Resolution which delegates certain powers and responsibilities.
At 3:15, the Park Policy and Planning Committee will receive a staff briefing on the Agencys Geographic Information System and detailed soil mapping.
At 4:00, the Regulatory Programs Committee will reconvene for a staff update on a recently issued permit for the control of the invasive Asian Clam in Lake George.
Friday morning at 9:00, the Local Government Services Committee will deliberate proposed amendments to Agency approved Local Land Use Programs for the Town of Queensbury and the Town of Chester. The committee will also host a presentation from Roger Trancik and Bill Johnston on the recently completed project, "Hamlets 3: Planning for Smart Growth and Expansion of Hamlets in the Adirondack Park." "Hamlets 3" examines three case studies to illustrate ways to design residential and commercial growth areas by building on existing community centers.
At 10:45, the Full Agency will assemble to take action as necessary and conclude with committee reports, public and member comment. Meeting materials are available for download from the Agencys website at:
http://www.apa.state.ny.us/Mailing/2011/04/index.htm
The May Agency is scheduled for May 12-13, 2011 at Agency headquarters in Ray Brook.
June Agency Meeting: June 9-10 at the Adirondack Park Agency Headquarters. The mission of the Adirondack Park Agency is to protect the public and private resources of the Adirondack Park through the exercise of the powers and duties of the Agency as provided by law. For more information, call the APA at (518) 891-4050 or visit www.apa.state.ny.us.