HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-18 PB Final Minutes Planning Board
Zoom Hybrid Meeting
February 18,2025 —
Approved: March 5, 2025
Board Members Present: Chair Karl Klankowski, Vice Chair Linda Liddle,Jeff McDonald, Mo Klein
Board Members Present on Zoom: Simon Bernnard
Absent Board Members: Bart Gragg
Quorum Present
Applicants Present: Shawn Ritchie, Deena Crossmore, Ed Crossmore
Town Staff Present: Niels Tygesen, Mollie Duell
Proceedings
Chair Karl Klankowski called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall.
Approval of Agenda
Motion: Klein motioned to approve the agenda; Liddle seconded.
Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; Klein, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye.
Motion Carried.
Approval of Past Minutes
Motion: Klein motioned to approve the February 4 meeting minutes as written; McDonald seconded.
Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; Klein, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye.
Motion Carried.
Privilege of the Floor
No members of the public addressed the Board pertaining to items not on the agenda.
Motion: Klein motioned to close privilege of the floor; Liddle seconded.
Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; Klein, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye.
Motion Carried.
New Business Items
SPR2501-01:Crossmore Tram,Sketch Plan Review
1125 Taughannock Blvd, Parcel Number 31.-2-16
The applicant, Shawn Ritchie, on behalf of the owner, Deena Crossmore, proposes to construct a new
50'tram system from the upper portion of the subject lot down the steep slope to the lower portion of
the lot near the shoreline. Per UTC 212-43, accessory buildings (including accessory structures)
associated with single-family residences are permitted in the LS zone but require site plan review when
within a slope overlay area or unique natural area (UNA). Associated with the site plan review,the
applicant applied for two area variances with the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in order to construct
the tram in the proposed location: reduction of the 50' minimum required front yard setback under the
Code of the Town of Ulysses (CTU) 212-47.E and reduction of the 75' minimum required buffer setback
from the lake under CTU 212-124.B.
Chair Klankowski noted the project will be discussed at the BZA meeting tomorrow, February 19.
Shawn Ritchie of FLX Tram stated that the site is ideal for a tram installation, requiring no hill shaping or
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excavating. A tree may need to be removed.There will be three stations. Because there is an existing
staircase, emergency egress stairs along the side of the track are not being proposed.The total impact
from the posts supporting the tram is less than 2 sgft.
Discussion ensued over holding a second public hearing;the BZA will hold a public hearing at their
meeting tomorrow.Chair Klankowski requested additional details describing the middle station.
McDonald asked how old the oldest tram system is. Ritchie explained that the first system has been in
operation since 2007. McDonald requested a delineated work zone on the site plan.
The Board agreed to review the final site plan at the March 4 meeting without a public hearing, pending
variance approval from the BZA.
Board and Staff Member Reports
Klein spoke about the previous CPSC meeting during which the committee focused on finalizing a
mission statement.The first draft sections of the comp plan may be ready at the next meeting.
Liddle spoke about CSAC and the committee's recent efforts to protect water quality.The committee is
mainly focused on wells and discussing recommendations for protecting the water supply.
The Board discussed existing water districts in the Town and the process for creating a new district.
Motion: Klein motioned to adjourn; McDonald seconded.
Vote:Chair Klankowski,aye; Liddle, aye, aye; McDonald, aye; Klein, aye; Gragg, aye.
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNED 7:33 PM
Mollie Duell
Planning Board Secretary
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