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Board sets Sept. 8 public hearings on sports courts, fence-code change, tree remediation and stop signs
Summary
Trustees scheduled a slate of public hearings for Sept. 8 on sports-court regulations (hours, lighting, lot coverage), a fence-code change allowing six-foot fences backing the rail line, new tree-remediation/bond requirements, and the addition of two stop signs and a yield sign at Ridge Drive.
During the Aug. 4 meeting trustees asked staff to prepare ordinances and public hearings for several items affecting neighborhood safety, appearance and municipal operations. The board voted to schedule public hearings for the Sept. 8 meeting on:
- Revisions to chapter 2-12 to address sports courts (including pickleball and basketball): staff will propose language on permissible zones, hours of operation, lighting restrictions and lot coverage limits; the board framed this primarily as a noise and screening issue.
- Fence-code amendments to allow six-foot fences for properties that back the Long Island Railroad: planner Peter said this was an oversight when code was changed for properties abutting Northern Boulevard.
- Tree remediation and replacement-bond requirements (amendment to section 2-19-11): trustees discussed a case-by-case bond/donation approach when on-site replanting is impossible, with proposed funds going to a tree/green fund.
- Addition of two stop signs and a yield sign at the Ridge Drive intersection: the village engaged Liro for a traffic-safety analysis and the preliminary recommendation includes new signage and striping; the board set a hearing to amend code to add the stop signs.
Why it matters: Each item touches public-safety or neighborhood-quality issues: courts bring noise and potential late-night use; fence-code and tree rules affect neighborhood character and safety; stop signs address a specific traffic-safety concern.
What's next: Draft ordinances and accompanying diagrams will be prepared for public notice and the board will hear public comment at the Sept. 8 meeting.
