HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-21-PB TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
08/21/12
Approved 9/4/12
Present: Chairperson Ken Zeserson, Members- Sarah Adams , Peter Fry,
Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis , Environmental Planner Darby Kiley
Excused : Stan Beames, Rod Hawkes
Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 pm, he stated he would like to
review/approve the agenda as presented. The members stated they had no items to add at
this point in time .
Mr. Zeserson noted the next item is Privilege of the Floor. There were no public in
attendance at the meeting .
Mr. Zeserson stated the next item on the agenda is the minutes of the 08/07/ 12 minutes .
Mr. Wertis noted an edit that needed to be made on Page 3 the members reviewed and
agreed the wording needed clarification regarding the flag lot definition to "reviewing
examples and preparing a list of what they would like included in Ulysses ' flag lot
definition. "
Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson SECONDED the MOTION to approve
the MINUTES of 08/7/ 12 with edits .
The vote was taken :
Ms . Adams AYE
Mr. Fry AYE
Ms . Schneider AYE
Mr. Wertis AYE
Mr. Zeserson AYE
Motion passed minutes approved .
Mr. Zeserson stated the next item is to continue the review of Article III Zoning Law, as
the last meeting they had decided to remain with the Site Plan Review process as it
currently is . Ms . Kiley updated the draft for their final review tonight.
Ms . Kiley stated she had prepared the draft with two options . Number 1 is the wording
from the current zoning law. Number 2 has changes after she had a discussion with
Dryden Planner, Dan Kwasnowski, she revised and wanted to discuss the reason for the
changes .
The Board held a lengthy discussion regarding the Lakeshore and Conservation Zone
requiring Site Plan Review if the application comes in complete, they could waive the
Public Hearing process . NYS Town Law does not require Site Plan review.
Neighbor notices should be provided at some point in time . Discussion led to establish a
procedure where neighbors would receive notice when projects come in. This would be
done as an additional procedure . The second option offers flexibility in reviewing
projects if there is little or no impact. If notices are issued and no comments, complaints
or concerns are received, the PB could waive the Public Hearing . Posting signs on the site
was proposed and agreed it would be a good idea to get onsite immediately. They could
reference Zoning Office for questions .
Enforcement was discussed, it was noted that there are enforcement procedures and
penalties in the Zoning Law currently . The penalty could be fines, fees and/or jail time .
Time references are in Option 1 but not Option 2 , Ms . Kiley stated she would review and
add the time references to Option 2 . The 62 days after Public Hearing and 30 days after
complete application . The current has a 30 day after complete application is received .
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The Board felt the "Complete Application" would be all components not just the actual
application. $4s . Kiley stated she would work on clarifying this in Option 2 .
Mr. Zeserson stated Ms . Kiley would rework the draft for presentation at the September
4th meeting . He stated the next order of business would be the flag lot definition .
There was confusion by the Board members in that some believed Ms . Kiley would be
preparing a draft for review. The members were supposed to review the other Town' s
definition and bring what they thought would be good additions to our definition. The
group decided they would review and prepare for the next meeting . They also would
appreciate having Mr. Hawkes present as he had particular ideas as to what he would like
to have considered. Mr. Wertis and Ms . Kiley will meet to review flag lot information
from other towns and draft new language . She has concerns with wording as some of the
available lots are on strange angles thus not perpendicular.
Ms . Adams discussed the County Planning making recommendations for the Village and
ultimately the Town. She has concerns as to why they would be making
recommendations based on the Strategic Plan that has not been finalized . The discussion
concluded that the County is within their right as they are basing recommendations on the
Comprehensive Plan using the 2391 m n process . It does require a super majority of the
Board to vote down any recommendations from the County.
Ms . Kiley stated they have the Rice Road Subdivision coming soon . It would be Minor
Subdivision due to previously divided lots .
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 15pm .
Respectfully, submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Zoning and Planning Administrative Assistant
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