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Kingston CAC discusses new planning website, wetlands mapping and early review for landscape plans
Summary
Council members reviewed the city planning department's new public project portal, discussed stronger early review of landscape and native-planting plans (citing Bluestone Court), and considered a public reporting tool and updated vernal-pool/wetlands map to flag parcels that may need DEC jurisdictional review.
Council members and staff walked through the City of Kingston’s new planning portal and discussed how the Conservation Advisory Council can increase early input on landscape plans and native-planting practices.
Council staff and members said the planning department’s new project website makes project materials and public comments easier to find and recommended the council regularly review that portal to catch landscaping plans before projects are finalized. A council member pointed to a recent example — Bluestone Court — where Tanya (a zoning task‑force member) had posted repeated public comments citing form‑based code concerns and a lack of usable open space in the applicant’s materials.
The discussion covered roles and limits: the council is advisory under New York State’s municipal framework, not a…
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