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August 5, 2025
Approved:August 19, 2025
Board Members Present: Chair Karl Klankowski, Vice Chair Linda Liddle,Jeff McDonald, Bart Gragg, Mo
Klein, Simon Bernnard
Quorum Present
Applicants Present: Ryan James
Town Staff Present: Mollie Duell
Town Staff Present on Zoom: Niels Tygesen
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; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye; Klein, aye.
Motion Carried.
Approval of Past Minutes
Motion: McDonald motioned to approve the July 15 meeting minutes as written; Gragg seconded.
Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye; Klein, aye.
Motion Carried.
Privilege of the Floor
No members of the public addressed the Board during privilege of the floor.
Motion: Klein motioned to close privilege of the floor; Liddle seconded.
Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye; Klein, aye.
Motion Carried.
Old Business Items
SPR2506-01: Balakrishnan Menon, Renovation and Addition to Existing Dwelling Unit,
Final Site Plan Review
99 Maplewood Road, Parcel Number 29.4-1
The applicant, Christina Gonzalez, on behalf of the property owners,Jeetu & Purnima Balakrishnan,
proposes a renovation and addition of a second floor to an existing detached dwelling unit. Per the Code
of the Town of Ulysses (CTU) 212-43.A, 'single-family residences' and their accessory structures are
permitted in the LS zone but require site plan review by the Planning Board when located in a steep
slope or unique natural area (UNA).
Ryan James from Brotherton Construction spoke about stormwater on the site and existing vegetation.
James stated that standard measures will be taken during construction to reduce impact.
The Board reviewed photos of the existing gutters.
Motion: Klankowski motioned to discuss the draft resolution; Liddle seconded.
Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye; Klein, aye.
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Motion Carried.
Motion: Gragg motioned to approve Planning Board Resolution No. 2025-013: A Resolution of Final Site
Plan Approval for the Balakrishnan Menon Renovation and Addition Site Plan Located at 99 Maplewood
Road,Town of Ulysses,Tax Parcel 29.-1-1; McDonald seconded.
Vote:Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye; Klein,aye.
Motion Carried.
New Business Items
A.SPR2507-01:Culler Chase, Renovation and Addition to Existing Accessory Structure,
Sketch Plan Review
123 Maplewood Road, Parcel Number 28.4-17
The applicant, Ryan James, on behalf of the property owners,Jonathan Culler& Cynthia Chase, proposes
a renovation and addition to an existing detached accessory building. Per the Code of the Town of
Ulysses (CTU) 212-44, 'accessory buildings' are permitted in the LS zone but require site plan review by
the Planning Board when located in a steep slope or unique natural area (UNA).
James described the proposed renovations for the 3-season structure.An incinerator toilet is planned to
be added. A variance application has been made for the setbacks.
The Board discussed drainage on the site and improvements to the stairs,which are partially in the
right-of-way.
Comp Plan draft chapter 3- Housing Element, Comp Plan draft chapter 4- Built Environment, &Comp
Plan draft chapter 5- Economic Development
The Board discussed various subjects in relation to the Comp Plan update. Discussion ensued over
housing, density, water infrastructure, school enrollment, and the future of farming.
Board Member Reports
Motion: Klein motioned to adjourn; Gragg seconded.
Vote:Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye; Klein, aye.
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNED 8:30 PM
Mollie Duell
Planning Board Secretary
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