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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-16-PB 1 TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD 03/16/10 APPROVED 06/16/10 NOTE : The audio version of this meeting is on tape available for review at Ulysses Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY. Present: Chairperson-Ken Zeserson, Board Members : Stan Beames , Rod Hawkes, Rod Porter Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis, Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun, Town Board Member David Kerness . Excused : Rick Rainey Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 03 pm . Mr. Wertis stated he would like to have on record a proposal to have the Conservation Zone exist as an overlay zone . He feels this is a better approach. He would suggest the Eastern Boundary of the zone be the shoreline, this would allow inclusion of the UNA ' s that are close to the shore and include properties inland . Mr. Kerness stated he was unsure of the legal ramifications, this is a peculiar area and unsure if an overlay would work here. This issue was addressed in the beginning when this Board decided to do a zone vs . an overlay thus concerned why they are revisiting this topic . Ms . Schneider stated one of the reasons they backed away is the properties in this area are unique in that most are not in compliance . Mr. Rachun stated they would also have to do the Design Standards for the setbacks, there are so many of these streams in this area and none of the properties are able to meet the current zoning standards . Mr. Zeserson stated it was his understanding that the Lakefront Zoning Committee would be establishing the standards and zoning. It has taken them a year to get this far and he would prefer to get the Conservation Zone established. If the Lakefront Zoning Committee determines they cannot accomplish their task, they can direct it back to the Planning Board to review and work through. The members discussed and agreed that they had worked on this for a long time and would like to continue. Mr. Hawkes stated he agreed with Mr. Wertis but also appreciated the time they had put into this project. Mr. Zeserson stated at the last meeting they had established the other boundaries, tonight they are hoping to establish the Western boundary. A lengthy discussion concluded with the Western boundary being the 800 foot contour line to Willow Creek Road to the Black Diamond Trail . Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson SECONDED the MOTION the Western boundary start at the 800 foot contour line from the Town of Ithaca line, continuing North to Willow Creek Road, then continue North onto the Black Diamond Trail . The vote on the MOTION is as follows : Mr. Beames Aye Mr. Hawkes Aye Mr. Porter Nay Ms . Schneider Aye Mr. Wertis Aye Mr. Zeserson Aye 2 The MOTION was PASSED as presented . Mr. Zeserson stated the boundaries for the Conservation Zone are as follows : •South : Town of Ithaca border •East: Rt 89 & Maplewood Rd. •North : NYS Park border •West: 800 ft 'contour to Willow Creek Rd.to Black Diamond Trail The members reviewed the area on the and stated, they realized they had expanded this however with what they are trying to protect sng more is better. If during the much they could scale public information meeting they receive feedbacktah back but would prefer not too . Mr. Zeserson stated they should be pr pare would be t the Public Information meeting. A review of the . calendar indicated April Ms . Schneider stated she would prepare a Powerpoint presentation with the Conservation Zone. She should have it done for review at the April 6th meeting. Mr. Zeserson proposed they should invite Sue Ritter as well the Town Board and staff to review the presentation and the zone as a proposed dry run for the information session. The members agreed this would be a good idea. The next meeting would be April 6th for initial presentation, the April 20th meeting will be to finalize the rest of the plan for the April 22"d . The members agreed this should work well to prepare for the meeting. Mr. Zeserson will call the appropriate people e. g. Sue Ritter, to request they attend the meeting. The members also indicated they should have the maps enlarged for display in the room during the session. Ms Carlisle Peck stated she would work with Ms Georgia to get the legal notice done . She asked if the Board would like to do neighbor notices . The members did not see the need for this as they would all get notified for the public hearing. Mr. Zeserson stated he would be willing to do an interview with the newspaper for further information sharing. The members agreed this type of notice would be very helpful . Mr. Zeserson will contact appropriate individuals . Mr. Rachun stated the Planning Board does have a Site Plan review for the Verizon Tower on Mekeel Road . He will be distributing the information and they would be presenting this at the April 6th meeting as well . The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Secretary