HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-21 PB FINAL MINUTES1
Town of Ulysses
Planning Board Meeting (via Zoom)
Final Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2020
Approved: May 5, 2020
Call to order: 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chair Linda Liddle, Mo Klein, Rodney Bent, Town Board Liaison Rich Goldman and Town
Planner John Zepko. Rebecca Schneider was absent.
Members of the Public Present: David Kooperman, Denise Kooperman
Agenda Review: None
Minutes Review (February 18, March 5, April 7): Members corrected the omission of a motion in the
February minutes, as well as a typo or two in the March and April minutes. Minutes for all meetings
were then approved unanimously.
Privilege of the Floor: None
Ms. Liddle stated for the record the rules for public participation in remotely conducted meetings:
First, bear with us, we are still getting used to this. Second, anyone wishing to speak should request
permission using the raise-hand icon on the Zoom screen; the moderator will unmute your microphone.
Then clearly state your name and address and speak!
Business
Minor Subdivision: David and Denise Kooperman propose to subdivide a Flag Lot at the property
located at 5288 Curry Road, Town of Ulysses, Tax Parcel Number 12.-1-13.2. The property is located in
the R Zone. The applicant received a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals in December of 2019 to
reduce the required frontage of the proposed flag lot to 32.83 feet of frontage, where 50 feet of
frontage is required in the R zone.
Referral from the Town Board to make recommendations in amending the maximum allowable building
footprint of the Lake Shore and Conservation zoning districts. The current maximum allowable building
footprint in the LS and CZ zones (Section 212-47. N. and Section 212-54.I. respectively) is 2,000 square
feet.
Board members began the meeting by considering the following draft resolutions:
PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
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Recommendations for Zoning Amendments to LS and CZ zones
DRAFT 21 April 2020
Town of Ulysses Planning Board
Resolution # 1 of 2020
Resolution for amendments to Lakeshore (LS) Zone:
WHEREAS:
The Town of Ulysses 2014 Comprehensive Plan calls for establishing strong zoning regulations to guide
appropriately scaled development, such as size and density limits on all structures, and to protect the
natural resources of the Lakeshore zone, especially as it relates to impacts on steep slopes, water
quality, soils, erosion, and view sheds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
In order to better achieve these goals of the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Board recommends
setting the maximum allowable building footprint to 3,500 square feet and the adoption of design
guidelines for construction in the Lakeshore Zone (see attached).
Resolution # 2 of 2020
Resolution for amendments to Conservation Zone (CZ):
WHEREAS:
1. The Town of Ulysses 2014 Comprehensive Plan identifies the Conservation Area (approximate
are of Conservation Zone) as containing many significant creeks and gorges as well as areas
designated as Unique Natural Areas by the Tompkins County Environmental Management
Council due the presence of plant species, geologic formations, and stands of mature forest; and
2. Insufficiently regulated development is identified as a potential threat to the environmental
health of this area; and
3. The 2014 Comprehensive Plan recommends establishing strong zoning regulation to guide
appropriately scaled development, such as density limitations and design guidelines.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
To help meet the goals of conserving green space, avoid excessive invasive structures, and to still
provide sufficient space for older citizens who want to build one level structures, the Planning Board
recommends setting the maximum allowable building footprint to 3,500 square feet and the adoption of
design guidelines for construction in the Conservation Zone (see attached).
Conversation focused on creating a solid rationale for the new number in the Lake Shore zone. Ms.
Liddle wanted to ensure performance criteria were part of the final resolution. Mr. Zepko recommended
showing how the number supports goals laid out in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Liddle then
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MADE and Mr. Klein SECONDED a MOTION to have Mr. Zepko recommend specific language from the
Plan and to present revised recommendations at the next meeting (May 5th). Motion passed
unanimously.
Because there were not enough members to vote on the business of Denise and David Kooperman (Mr.
Bent recused himself because he is the Kooperman’s neighbor), Mr. Klein MADE and Ms. Liddle
SECONDED a MOTION to table the application until the May meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Maria C. Barry