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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-07 PB Final MinutesPlanning Board Zoom Hybrid Meeting Meeting Minutes February 7, 2023 Approved: April 4, 2023 Board Members Present: Linda Liddle, Morris Klein, Elisabeth Garner, Chair Pete Angie. Board Members Absent: Rebecca Schneider Quorum Present Town Board Members Present: Rich Goldman Staff Present: Niels Tygesen Members of the Public Present: Karl Klankowski, Josh Stafford, Matt Hatton, Bret Seafuse, Hayden Brainard Proceedings Chair Pete Angie called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Approval of Agenda Motion: Morris Klein made a motion to approve the draft agenda. Linda Liddle seconded. Vote: Linda Liddle, aye; Morris Klein, aye; Elisabeth Garner, aye; and Chair Pete Angie, aye. Motion Carried. Meeting Minutes Motion: Morris Klein made a motion to approve the September 6, 2022 meeting minutes. Linda Liddle seconded. Vote: Linda Liddle, aye; Morris Klein, aye; Elisabeth Garner, aye; and Chair Pete Angie, aye. Motion Carried. Privilege of the Floor The Board was not addressed by any member of the public pertaining items not on the agenda. New Business Items Shursave Two Lot Land Division, Sketch Plat Review The applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing 11.85 acre lot, located at 2081-2085 Trumansburg Road, parcel 13.-3-2, into two lots: Parcel A approximately 8.59 acres and Parcel B approximately 3.26 acres. The subject site is zoned B1: Business Zone, which has no minimum required lot area, width, or depth per Ulysses Town Code 212-92. Hayden Brainard addressed the Board on the proposal and noted that the Board previously granted approval of the subdivision in 2022; however, the plat was not signed and recorded in a timely fashion, which necessitated the re -submission of the proposal. The proposal is identical to what was previously approved. Board members expressed support for the proposal. Motion: Morris Klein made a motion to schedule a public hearing for the subdivision on March 7, 2023. Linda Liddle seconded. Vote: Linda Liddle, aye; Morris Klein, aye; Elisabeth Garner, aye; and Chair Pete Angie, aye. Motion Carried. Klankowski Setback Varaince, Referral for Comments to the BZA The applicant is proposing to construct an 80' tram from the upper portion of the subject lot to the lower level above the shoreline of Cayuga Lake. The subject lot is located at 1375 Taughannock Blvd, parcel 28.-1-5, and is zoned LS: Lake Shore Zone with a steep slope overlay. Per Ulysses Town Code 212-43, accessory buildings in the LS zone require site plan review when within a slope overlay area. The applicant submitted an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeal for area variances to construct the tram within yard and buffer setbacks. Per Ulysses Town Code 212-17.B, the Planning Board may review and provide written comments on all variance applications to the BZA for projects that would be subject to Planning Board review and approval if the variance is granted. Josh Stafford addressed the Board on the proposal, and answered Board members questions regarding construction techniques, materials used, and environmental considerations pertaining lake water levels, subsurface geology, surface water, and plant vegetation. Motion: Morris Klein made a motion for the Board to provide written comment to the Board of Zoning Appeals stating the Planning Board unanimously concluded that the proposed project does not pose a detrimental environmental impact to the site or to the character of the surrounding community. Elisabeth Garner seconded. Vote: Linda Liddle, aye; Morris Klein, aye; Elisabeth Garner, aye; and Chair Pete Angie, aye. Motion Carried. Operational Items The Board discussed various operational items including updating the Board's Rules, appointment of a Vice Chair for 2023, the 2023 calendar, and attendance and training. Motion: Morris Klein made a motion to table the discussion for a future meeting. Linda Liddle seconded. Planning Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 February 7, 2023 Vote: Linda Liddle, aye; Morris Klein, aye; Elisabeth Garner, aye; and Chair Pete Angie, aye. Motion Carried. Town Board Liaison Report Rich Goldman mentioned that work has begun on updates to the Comprehensive Plan. ADJOURNED 8:15 PM Niels Tygese Town Plan er, Interim Planning Board Secretary o-