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Ulysses Planning Board
Public Hearing - July 7 , 1999
Present : Chair Krys Cail, Rick Geiger, Lorren Hammond, George Kennedy, Dave Tyler,
zoning officer Alex Rachun, Bill Albern, and Dick Parker.
Recording minutes : Deb Austic
Krys called the meeting to order and opened the public hearing at 7 : 35 p .m .
Speaking for the applicant, Bill Albern described the revised preliminary plat at a larger
scale and incorporating all the changes requested by the Planning Board at the previous
meeting June 9 , 1999 . The Board discussed the road and review by the highway
superintendent. Krys reported that Jim Meeker had not reviewed the plans . The Board
discussed approving the preliminary plat contingent on approval of the highway
superintendent. Albern pointed out that the notation on the plat that the road would
comply with town specifications . The town board would not accept deed to the road until
approved by the highway department. Dave reported that the attorney for the town had to
approve a copy of the title .
Albern pointed out receipt of a letter from the health department exempting the
subdivision from their review due to the existing houses in place for more than three
years . Health department review would take place on an individual basis for each lot.
Dave made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Lorren, and passed
unanimously . The public hearing ended at 7 : 50 p .m .
The Board reviewed the long form EAF presented at the June 9, 1999 meeting
with noted changes . Dave made a motion that the Board find the project will not result in
any large and important impacts, and therefore will not have a significant impact on the
environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared . George seconded the
motion, and the Board voted .
Dave — AYE
Lorren — AYE
George — AYE
Rick — AYE
Krys — AYE
Krys agreed to call Jim Meeker to request he review the preliminary plat. Krys
also agreed to check whether a county 239 1&m would be required.
Dave made a motion whereas that the preliminary plat of Parker Subdivision,
Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York, dated May 3 , 1999 and last revised June
14, 1999 by William F . Albern P . E . has satisfied the requirements of the Town of Ulysses
Subdivision Ordinance and Planning Board; be it resolved that the Town of Ulysses
Planning Board accepts the preliminary subdivision plat as proposed and thereon
approves said plat subject to the provisions and conditions stated therein. George
seconded the motion and the Board voted .
Dave — AYE
George — AYE
Rick — AYE
Lorren — AYE
Krys — AYE
Krys reported to the Board that the subdivison ordinance would not be reviewed
as part of the zoning revisions . The Board discussed the current subdivision ordinance
and potential loopholes and possible solutions . The Board discussed the possibility of
having Kristin help with subdivision in the future, perhaps spring .
Krys reported that on Tuesday there would be a demonstration by county planning
on the GIS program that the town is considering buying . George made a motion to
adjourn, seconded by Lorren, passed unanimously . The meeting ended at 8 : 30 p .m.