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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-16-PB TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD 02/16/11 APPROVED 06/08/11 Present : Chairperson Ken Zeserson, Members- Sarah Adams, Stan Beames , Peter Fry (7 :45), Rod Hawkes, Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis, Code Enforcement Officer-Alex Rachun Applicants : Linda Hirvonen, Warren Real Estate, Carman and Sandra Hill, Carmella Lorusso (for Joseph Curran) Public : Brian Grout, Bill Walworth Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 pm . He informed the group that they have several items on the agenda. They would be reviewing 2 Subdivisions as well as information regarding the Conservation Zone and Town Board. He asked Mr. Rachun to describe the Hill Subdivision. Mr. Rachun stated they had received this request in December, however due to not making quorum the meetings were cancelled. The Hill ' s had a Simple Subdivision in December as they had a buyer. They would like a Minor Subdivision at this point in time to divide the remainder of the property. Mr. Wertis stated since this is a "parcel of a parcel" which would create a subdivision problem for owner' s in the future how would the new owner deal with this . Ms . Hirvonen stated all buyers would be informed of the subdivision, they would be told further subdivision of the lots could be problematic . Ms . Schneider asked Mr. Rachun if he had any issues with the application. Mr. Rachun stated he did not . Mr. Zeserson asked the members if they had any further questions or concerns . The members stated they did not. TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD Carman and Sandra Hill Subdivision Review Wilkins Road, Tax# 33.-2- 13 Town of Ulysses, New York February 16, 2011 Mr. Zeserson MADE the Motion, SECONDED by Mr. Hawkes . WHEREAS the Planning Board and reviewed the project and issued neighbor notification of the proposed project, WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has given due consideration to all information and comments in conducting Site Plan Review and WHEREAS, after consideration the Planning Board has determined no adverse effects from this project. , THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves the Site Plan and recommends approval of the Minor Subdivision as presented by Carman and Sandra Hill, Wilkins Road, Ithaca, NY #33 . -2- 13 . The vote on the motion resulted as follows : AYES : Ms . Adams, Mr. Beames, Mr. Hawkes, Ms . Schneider, Mr. Wertis, Mr. Zeserson NAYS : NONE ABSENT : Mr. Fry Planning Board Page 1 02/ 16/ 11 ABSTAINED : NONE THE RESOLUTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Mr. Zeserson expressed his appreciation to Ms . Hirvonen and the Hill ' s for their patience . He informed them to contact Mr. Rachun regarding the next step in the process . The applicant also expressed their appreciation to the Chair and members . He asked Mr. Rachun to detail the next application. Mr. Rachun stated this was an incomplete application due to non receipt of septic plans on the original documents submitted. He had been told they would be here however he has not received any updates . Ms . Lorusso apologized and stated she has the documents in hand . She distributed copies to the members . She informed the group she is here to represent Mr. Curran, the property is the Antique Mall lot . The project includes splitting the lot Parcel A would be 3 . 20 acres and Parcel B would be 3 . 95 acres, the Antique Mall is on Parcel B . Mr. Wertis noted it would have been helpful to have a better visual of the property via contour maps . Ms . Adams noted it should have driveways, etc on the maps as well . Mr. Beames stated that the contour maps would come into the plan when there is new construction. This project is to divide the lot. Mr. Grout noted on one map the buildings are connected but they are not connected on the most recent map . Mr. Rachun stated the buildings are not connected the connecting passageway was removed due to Department of Health Regulations and building code regulations . Ms . Schneider stated it does not make a difference know but it would in the future. Mr. Zeserson stated they would deal with that when it comes before the Board. He asked the members if they had questions or concerns relative to the plan in front of them . Ms. Schneider asked how they determined the property boundary. Mr. Grout noted there is a natural swale this property would be in the ag district. This would be beneficial if a buyer wanted to purchase the property to farm. The drainage swale would already be in place . Mr. Hawkes asked where the well was located on the property. Mr. Rachun stated there is a well head, however this property is on municipal water thus it could not be utilized . He reminded the members what documents are required for a simple subdivision, topo maps are not a required item per current zoning regulations for a simple subdivision. Mr. Zeserson asked if there were any other questions or concerns . The members stated they did not have any additional items to address . TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD James Curran Subdivision Review 1607 Trumansburg Road, Tax# 33.- 1 -8. 12 Town of Ulysses, New York February 16, 2011 Mr. Zeserson MADE the Motion, SECONDED by Mr. Beames . WHEREAS the Planning Board and reviewed the project and issued neighbor notification of the proposed project, Planning Board Page 2 02/ 16/ 11 WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has given due consideration to all information and comments in conducting their review and WHEREAS , after consideration the Planning Board has determined no adverse effects from this project. , THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves the Site Plan and recommends approval of the Minor Subdivision as presented by James Curran, 1607 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY #33 . - 1 . 8 . 12 . The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES : Ms . Adams, Mr. Beames, Mr. Hawkes, Ms . Schneider, Mr. Wertis, Mr. Zeserson NAYS : NONE ABSENT: Mr. Fry ABSTAINED : NONE THE RESOLUTION WAS PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Mr. Zeserson informed the applicants the review is approved. He stated Mr. Rachun would direct them in the procedure . Mr. Rachun stated he had another request for this Board to review a piece of property. It is essentially a property line adjustment. The property is on Route 89 the current owner' s would like to buy a triangle shaped piece of property to expand their orchards. The members reviewed the property and requested Mr. Rachun ask the applicant to attend the Planning Board meeting on March 2nd . Mr. Zeserson stated it appeared as though this Board would be meeting regularly twice a month due to the amount of work on their agenda. He stated he had met with Roxanne and requested how this Board could assist the Town Board in successfully getting some 1 t monumental zoning changes passed . This group has put themselves on the record as being a consultant to the Town Board to help them sort through complex resolutions/zoning changes . The major initiatives are : 1 . an attempt to define the light industrial zone, they had an application on file which has subsequently been withdrawn, however the light industrial zone should be defined for the future. 2 . Ulysses Gas Drilling Advisory Board appeared before the Town Board, they would like to prohibit heavy industrial use in the Town. They cannot prohibit gas drilling but they could use this route . The Committee has been assisted by a group of Pro Bono Attorney' s, Community Environmental Defense Council, if they had paid them it would be millions of dollars in debt. This Committee consists of Mr. Zeserson, Robert Oswald, Michelle Bamburg, Michael Dineen, Judy Abrams, Ann Furman, Jane Penrose, they had been meeting for over a year gathering information and getting education. The Cillaci ' s agreed to help Ulysses after Mr. Zeserson and members asked them for help . This group of attorneys has worked with Ulysses due to having 50 years of zoning, 2 Comprehensive Plans that have specifically stated the Town wants the rural character of the Town left intact. The zoning has created an atmosphere of land management that has been accepted . There is an enlightened citizenry that have been educated and expressed the concern about slick water hydrofracking happening in their Town. This has been established via surveys and petitions ( 1100 signatures to date) . This petition is requesting they ban hydrofracking. The attorney' s state banning hydrofracking will not stand up in court, a broader net to prevent this would be to not allow heavy industrial . Our zoning does not specify heavy industry thus it is not allowed . He presented a draft for each member which details the plan the attorneys, the advisory Board have prepared for review . It details the heavy industries, the definitions, and the process for heavy industry. He asked the members to review the draft for discussion at the next meeting. Planning Board Page 3 02/ 16/ 11 The planning Board would review and make recommendations to the Town Board . Then the Town Board will review, have public hearing, there would potentially be lawsuits from the gas companies, the residents who have leased the lands . The Town Attorney is reviewing for potential lawsuits . The members discussed the ramifications, details about the process, all agreed to review the document for the next meeting. 3 . The Comprehensive Plan is not reflected with the zoning map . The Town Board would like the Planning Board to revise the zoning map to reflect the Comprehensive Plan . The discussion led to the Conservation Zone still not having been acted upon by the Town Board. The NYS moratorium for Gas Drilling ends in June . The Town could institute a local moratorium to provide time to finish zoning changes . If the Planning Board took on these three packages they could assist the Town Board and alleviate the burden. There is some concern about working on the light industry and heavy industry at the same time. This is an area for the members to consider as they review the document. Would it be better to get them both done, same amount of time, better to do individually? The members agreed to review and prepare questions and comments for the next meeting. The next meeting will be March 2°a, 2011 . Ms . Adams stated she is not available for the next meeting, other members stated they have no conflicts as of this date. The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 35pm . Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Secretary Planning Board Page 4 02/ 16/ 11