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Municipal Planning & Regulatory Tools: examples from southern Finger Lakes counties Proactive Approaches to Managing Impacts of Marcellus Shale Development Conference, 2011 Darby Kiley, Planner, Tompkins County | Meghan Thoreau,
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Darby Kiley, Planner, Tompkins County | Meghan Thoreau, Planner, STC Planning
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http://cce.cornell.edu/EnergyClimateChange/NaturalGasDev/Pages/CommunityTa skForces.aspx http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/service-directory/county-natural-gas-task- forces
http://www.chronicle-express.com/news/x898078031/What-s-the-task-of- Marcellus-Shale-task-force http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/news/2011/02/clinton-county-natural-gas-task- force-hosts-meet-and-greet
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http://gis.bakerhughesdirect.com/RigCounts/ http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/GasOil/search/wells/index.cfm http://www.fractracker.org http://www.bradfordcountypa.org/Natural-Gas.asp?specifTab=2 http://www.otsego2000.org/documents/forwebsiteMiddlefieldLandUseAnal ysis-Greenplan.pdf
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New York State Energy Plan http://www.nysenergyplan.com/stateenergyplan.html Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030 www.garfieldcomprehensiveplan2030.com Zoning & the Comprehensive Plan www.dos.state.ny.us/lg/publications/Zoning_and_the_Comprehensive_Plan.pdf Centre Township Comprehensive Plan 2010, Phase 2 http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/compplan/ Centre County Inventory of Underutilized Commercial/ Industrial Properties http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/ccngtf/uss_2011-03.pdf
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Site Development Plan Review Law http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lg/publications/Site_Development_Plan_Revie w.pdf Local Government Technical Series http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lg/publications.html Critical Environmental Areas (CEAs) http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6184.html Model Critical Environmental Overlay Zone http://stcplanning.org/usr/Program_Areas/Energy/Naturalgas_Resources/ model_CEA_Overlay_zoning.pdf Zoning language to prohibit or allow gas extraction in specified districts http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6184.html http://www.cedclaw.org/?page_id=598
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Educational Resources Cornell Cooperative Extension: natural gas development http://cce.cornell.edu/EnergyClimateChange/NaturalGasDev/Pag es/default.aspx Penn State University: natural gas http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas Green Choices: how to benefit the climate and your community http://www.greenchoices.cornell.edu/ Educational Webinars (related to natural gas development): http://extension.psu.edu/naturalgas/webinars http://cce.cornell.edu/EnergyClimateChange/NaturalGasDev/Pag es/CornellSponsoredWebinars.aspx
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Additional Educational Resources State resources http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lg/publications.html http://www.nysenergyplan.com/stateenergyplan.html New York State Legislative activity http://www.chemungcounty.com/index.asp?pageId=482 Land of the Law blog http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/
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Update/ adopt erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater regulations
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/29072.html
Update/ adopt floodplain regulations
http://www.mass.gov/Cago/docs/Municipal/sb_floodplain.rtf (Word download) http://www.townofotego.com/townpermits/laws/FloodDamage.pdf
Adopt aquifer protection regulations
http://catskillpost.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/townofvirgilaquiferprotectionlaw20100408.pdf http://www.mass.gov/Cago/docs/Municipal/sb_aquifer.rtf (Word download) http://town.danby.ny.us/
Adopt wellhead protection regulations
http://www.tiogacountyny.com/images/stories/PDFs/government/TING/TING_RevisedResourceBinder_5_2_11.pdf http://www.mass.gov/Cago/docs/Municipal/sb_groundwater.rtf (Word download)
Management your private water supply
http://stcplanning.org/usr/Program_Areas/Energy/Naturalgas_Resources/Schuyler%20Final%20Water %20Testing%20Guidance.pdf
Adopt LEED certification and green building design regulations
http://www.greenupstateny.org/
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Adopt renewable energy initiatives
http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/compplan/energy%20conservation.pdf
Adopt/ update road use agreement (RUA) regulations
http://www.steubencony.org/naturalgastaskforce/SteubenCountyDPW_RUA.pdf http://www.steubencony.org/naturalgastaskforce/PA-RUA-Laceyville%20Borough.pdf http://www.steubencony.org/naturalgastaskforce/PA-Excess%20Maintenance%20Agreement.pdf http://www.steubencony.org/naturalgastaskforce/PA-RUA-Lemon%20township.pdf http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20110410/NEWS01/104100357/Hydrofracking-debate-Southern-Tier-officials- struggle-road-rules http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/ccngtf/road_use_maintenance_agreement.pdf
Review room tax, taxes system, and definitions
(following three links will take a few moments to open) http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/ccngtf/gas_task_forum.pdf http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/ccngtf/natural_gas_escapes_taxation.pdf http://www.co.centre.pa.us/planning/ccngtf/tax_policy_marcellus.pdf
Review/ adopt regulations on short-term temporary employee housing regulations (see Article 4-106, 4-108 & 4-109 or our land use code for more details)
http://www.garfield-county.com/building-planning/land-use-regulations.aspx
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Review/ adopt camping regulations (see 128-62 - temporary Shelter and associated definitions,
search tip: Ctrl+f and search for camp/ camping related references for more information) http://www.townofbethlehem.org/images/pageImages/EcoDevAndPlan/Zoning%20Law%20- %20Adopted%20082405%20Amended%20082306%20Effective%20090106.pdf#search='incentive'
Adopt viewshield regulations, inventory & map
http://www.in.gov/indot/div/projects/i69planningtoolbox/_pdf/Scenic%20Viewshed%20Protection.pdf
Create/ partner with a housing trust for rent/ owner controls
http://www.mhp.net/uploads/resources/municipal_affordable_housing_trust_guidebook.pdf http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/hoopinfo.pdf
Review/ adopt site plan review law
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lg/publications/Site_Development_Plan_Review.pdf http://www.townofbethlehem.org/images/pageImages/EcoDevAndPlan/Zoning%20Law%20- %20Adopted%20082405%20Amended%20082306%20Effective%20090106.pdf#search='incentive’ (search tip: Ctrl+f and search for site plan related references for more information) http://www.townofotego.com/townpermits/laws/SitePlanReview.pdf
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Adopt light ordinance & noise ordinance
http://www.tiogacountyny.com/images/stories/PDFs/government/TING/TING_RevisedResourceBinder_5_2_11.pdf http://www.mass.gov/Cago/docs/Municipal/sb_outdoorlights.rtf (Word download)
Industry terminology & municipal definitions
http://stcplanning.org/usr/Program_Areas/Energy/Naturalgas_Resources/DRAFT%20Garfield%20County%20Natural%20Gas%20Developme nt%20Navigation%20Guide%20.pdf
Adopt incentive overlay zoning
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/intra_nonpub/Toolkit/guides/incntvZng.pdf http://www.behanplanning.com/bpafiles/F_DRUM/Final/I%20-%20Incentive%20Zoning%20Ordinance.pdf http://www.seattle.gov/planningcommission/docs/SPC_IncZon.pdf
Amend zoning district in urban business center to permit dense mixed-use
http://www.planning.org/research/smartgrowth/pdf/section41.pdf
Amend zoning language to prohibit or allow gas extraction in specified districts
(see towns of Dryden, Ithaca, & Ulysses – regulations under development) http://www.celdf.org/issues-gas-drilling-communities http://www.cedclaw.org/?page_id=598 http://dryden.ny.us/information/gas-drilling-info http://www.ulysses.ny.us/proposed-local-law-6-14-2011.pdf
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Established website Meet monthly with 4 active work groups – Report back to COG Developed land use guides:
Air quality; Steps for CEAs; High Impact Industrial Use
Developing Road Protection Strategy (RUA and RUR) Developed build-out maps & analysis; public presentations Analyzing assessment & land values issues Drafted zoning amendment in Danby – Aquifer Protection Overlay Proposed zoning amendments in towns of Dryden, Ithaca, and Ulysses
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Established a website Hold multiple monthly public meetings Completed memorandum reviewing the Thirty Day Limit on Occupancy Tax or room tax Completed road maintenance agreement (RUA) Completed radioactive study, Marcellus Shale Evaluation, on drill cuttings risk to county landfill Passed a housing resolution Amended site plan review law Held educational forums for town supervisors, public safety officers, & planning boards officials Proposed meeting with owners of camping/ RV parks on possible impacts by natural gas workforce
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Established a website Released informational guidance sheet, Managing your Private Water Supply Related to Natural Gas Development in Schuyler County (July 2011) Hosting a task force intern for the summer 2011 Surveying task force members & municipal officials to create a focused, concise resource binder/ resource suite Proposed work with the Schuyler County EMC on providing comments
(SGEIS) for high-volume hydraulic fracturing Most towns have either signed on with Delta Engineers for assistance with road assessment and RUAs or are working with other engineering firms to accomplish similar services
July 2011
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Established a website Pass official recommendation advising towns to enter a road analysis study (w/ Delta Engineering) Trained a deputy to enforce truck/ vehicle regulations Firefighters have been receiving training specific to gas well emergencies Task force members attended workshops, panel discussions, & information sessions for the past couple year EMC in conjunction w/ Elmira College has conducted a water quality baseline study for methane & a few other related elements Met with Casella for information on the safety of the drill cuttings & related topics
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Drafting Municipal Guide for Energy Development (contains resources for planning boards, comprehensive plans, site plan review, subdivision, and zoning regulations – joint effort between STC Planning and Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler’s Planning Departments) Completed a tourism study, Natural Gas Drilling in the Marcellus Shale: potential impacts on the tourism economy of the Southern Tier Participated in a regional study, Economic Implications of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Development – Understanding Potential Impacts
Drafted Planning Tools for Energy Development checklist (joint efforts between Tompkins County Planning Department & STC Planning)
July 2011
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