HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-15-PB Ulysses Town Planning Board
July 15, 1998
Present : Chair Peter Demjanec, Krys Cail, Gregg Hoffmire, Paula Horrigan, Rick Geiger,
and Building Inspector Alex Rachun .
Recording minutes : Deb Austic
The meeting came to order at 7 : 40 p.m . The Board reviewed the minutes from
June 17 and July 1 . Corrections for June 17 : 4th paragraph, last sentence, change review
to application; 2nd page, 1St sentence, remove for. Krys made a motion to approve the
June 17 minutes as corrected, seconded by Gregg and passed unanimously. Correction for
July 1 : 3rd sentence, add necessarily . Rick made a motion to approve the July 1 minutes
as corrected, seconded by Krys, and passed unanimously .
The Board moved to a discussion of whether or not a public hearing would be
required. The Board felt the public should have the opportunity to speak, that neighbors
within 300 ' of the property boundary should be notified by mail , and the hearing
publicized 15 days in advance .
The Board reviewed the changes to the FAQs provided by Krys and History and
Intent provided by Peter. New possible names were generated : Site Planning Process, Site
Planning Review Process, Site Plan and Review Process .
The Board began a discussion of the Flood Hazard Overlay District specified in
the site plan review. Alex explained that subsequent changes in NYS code created stricter
requirements than the site plan review, making that section obsolete . The Board decided
to delete sections 320 and 321 related to the Flood Hazard Overlay District.
Additional discussion centered on whether there were areas in the Town that
might require site plan review in all circumstances and how to designate such areas.
Suggestions included all subdivisions, any area with 15 % or greater slope, 300 ' from the
high floodmark, and certain unique natural and cultural areas. Alex suggested a closer
review than was provided by the County, to designate protected areas within the Town
which would require site plan review.
The Board again discussed the idea of a continuance request for an application
review, either requested by the Board or the applicant. The idea was to aim for a single
meeting with the Board, applicant, and public ; then have Alex follow up on compliance .
Revised documentation would be required before a permit would be issued. Alex also
suggested reducing the number of requirements for an application proposal by combining
some of them, in order to make it seem less imposing .
Paula handed out her design guidelines for review. She also suggested resources
to be available in the library and possibly a web page for additional information.
Final discussion was the adult entertainment moratorium that ends in August.
Peter said he would check on plans to extend the moratorium . The meeting adjourned at
9 : 05 p . m .