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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-26 - MP 3 ) 5 JOINT MASTER PLAN 1/ TOWN BOARD MEETING JUNE 26, 1997 PRESENT : Supervisor Douglas Austic ; Councilwoman Catherine Stover and Carolyn Duddleston ; Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun ; Master Plan Member Ruth Kahn Supervisor Austic called the meeting to order. • Mr. Rachun started the meeting off discussing the MAP --he stated that he would like to see the map solidify to some extent because he has some use variances coming up in the near future and would like to have some document that he could rely on that would help for use variances. He stated that he would tell you actually what they are -- a person trying to develop the old motel on Taughannock Blvd. and we have already designated that area as tourist commercial -- he wants to put in an Inn it is a beautiful set up -- I 've seen the rendition, the moneys there, the people are all in line, ready to go — and in August they are coming in for an area variance and use variance. He wants to make an Inn with a Lodge -- very high class thing — not increase the number of rooms, but increase the footprint of the one building (Area Variance). Some where down the line he would like to put in a restaurant within the lodge, a small conference center (Use Variance). The other is Bill Holtcamp wants to allow for an artist studio in his old place. That would be a use variance. Everyone present felt that the map was finalized. Alex stated that what has to happen now is get every thing else together - there are three parts -- the definitions, the actual narrative and the map. Put all that together and stop back pedaling. Mr. Austic also feels that we should move along as quickly as we can. Mr. Rachun passed out an update of the definitions of HOME OCCUPATION and COTTAGE INDUSTRIES that came out of the last meeting that has been re-written by Mr. Tyler. Instead of the term COTTAGE INDUSTRY he used the title of SPECIAL PERMIT PROCESS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL / NON-AGRICULTURAL USES OF PRE-1990 BUILDING STRUCTURES. These definitions are as follows: HOME OCCUPATION A use customarily conducted within the principal dwelling or within an accessory building on the premises and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which is clearly incidental to the use of the principal structure as a dwelling. The space for home occupation shall be limited to no more than 2000 square feet. This requirement shall not be applicable to structures in existence in their present footprint prior to 1968. In all events, the total number of business employees shall not exceed 5, unless the business employs off premises employees, in which event the premises employees shall not exceed 4. Typical home occupations may be the following; Professional or business office, personal services business, etc . (Doctor, Architect, Accountant, Realtor, Insurance Agent, Lawyer, Beauty Salon , Instructional Services for Music, Dance or Art Lesson or similar activities. ) Fabrication sales and display of art work are permitted as long as the products are displayed in the house or building are homemade. (-)A61 Jt. MP // TB 2 06-26-97 SPECIAL PERMIT PROCESS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL ] NON-AGRICULTURAL USES OF PRE-1990 BUILDING STRUCTURES The Town, in enacting this provision seeks to provide an economic vehicle to encourage the preservation and rejuvenation of existing building structures which were in existence prior to January 1, 1991, and to assist property owners in making such buildings productive, especially as older structures and former agricultural buildings are no longer utilized in the uses for which they were built. The intent is to preserve the essential character of the structure and the neighborhood in which it is located while permitting a business activity which is compatible with its surroundings and the special permit • process is intended to evaluate a proposal and, if visible within this section, to formulate appropriate conditions to accomplish these goals. A low impact business or light industry similar to a home occupation shall be permitted under this section with the exception of the owner does not have to reside on the premises as in home occupation, and a permit for use is granted only by a special permit. Such low impact business or light industry may provide either services or goods on a limited basis. Limitations include no more than ten employees, a lot size minimum of 10 acres, and the use to take place wholly within an already existing building. Services may include an instructional facility , business office and other uses similar to those under home occupation . Manufacturing may include the following and like industries; computer related manufacturing (software and hardware), agribusiness such as wood and fiber products, arts and crafts such as sculptor, painting and woodworking. The premises would not be used for sales except as an accessory to the principal business conducted on the property. Warehousing uses are not favored under this section, but may be permitted or denied in the sole discretion of the governing review board under the special permit process, based on the particular of the warehousing and the needs of the neighborhood. Discussion followed : Mrs. Kahn asked if there is a comma between fabrication and sales (under home occupation) ? They agreed that there should be. Under Special Permit Process - 9th line cross out with the exception of the owner does not have to reside on the premises as in home occupation. Discussion took place on the last sentence re: warehousing -- just to make note at the bottom, so when they do the special use permit they may allow warehousing of boats, RV 's, etc. -- Note 'k* Boats j RV's j etc. — may be a need in a neighborhood to make storage available in old barns. No more changes in these two items. Tourism is the next area of discussion -- the members will put together there ideas for a definition of this. Doug asked if we were going to get into three or four different things on this one or just let it go as encouraged activity and we know now that it is not going to float. We have eliminated the floating zone for tourism. We've designated a stop like on the • boulevard where it could happen. Originally we had anticipated two different kinds of tourist stuff. Alex said - originally -- special permit with a floating zone -- can go anywhere it meets the requirements. Now we are designating zones where commercial tourism can go. They wanted to re-look at the map. Alex said that some things should be allowed in a residential zone - golf course, BB, etc. We should be prepared although for a large amusement park coming. When tourism gets to big it is definitely commercial. The group discussed more activities in relationship to tourism and what we should zone for. How to keep tourist here - campsites were discussed - where should we zone for this in the future. Motels - pretty invasive in a residential area. Alex stated that we may want to open another area up along the lake for motel - or somewhere along the 317 Jt. MP // TB 06-26-97 beaten path. Reviewed map - Alex and Doug needs to update the map as per the list that was discussed. Discussed campgrounds further. Careful of the language - Alex stated - how about this - what if you create just mobile area - we designate areas you could do things that would require a buildout and than the float thing where you don 't actually have a buildout or a ® minimum buildout which is nature orientated, camping, trails, cross country ski centers, that sort of thing and than the ones that require a buildout like an amusement park or something that is really going to be invasive in a neighborhood would go into an area designated area - commercial. Alex stated that he can see three things in tourism; one the buildout, second the thing that is year round, permanently, seasonal, and third the thing that is there the special event, once a year kind of thing and varying degrees of special permits requirements for each. So things that are once or twice a year may not need as many requirements as things that are there seasonal that does not have a buildout may need soon and than the others would all go in a commercial zone. Alex will try and write something up. If anything is encouraged me should encourage events. The next meeting is scheduled for July 10, 1997 at 7: 00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Marsha L. Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk MLG • m . g •