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Home My WebLink AboutPB Resolution 2025-014, 34.-1-9 TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD Planning Board Resolution No. 2025-014 Page 1 of 2 Planning Board Resolution No. 2025-014 A Resolution of Site Plan Approval for Signage Located at 1708 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tax Parcel 34.-1-9 WHEREAS, the Planning Board finds the following: 1. The proposed action is in consideration of an application for an amendment to an approved site plan for proposed signage submitted by applicant and owner Josh Friedman of Friedman Properties LLC, for property located at 1708 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tax Parcel 34.-1-9; and 2. The Planning Board previously granted site plan approval for the subject site on January 7, 2025, Resolution 2025-001, but the site plan review and approval did not include proposed alterations to signage at that time; and 3. The subject lot is zoned B1: Business Zone; and 4. The request is to construct one new freestanding sign 20.25 square feet in area and one new wall sign 18 square feet in area; and 5. There is one existing freestanding sign 24 square feet in area that is proposed to remain; and 6. The action is a Type II action under the Code, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York Title 6, Part 617 (SEQR), Section 5.c.9 “construction of an accessory/appurtenant nonresidential structure less than 4,000 square feet” and requires no further review; and 7. The action does not require 239 review per the Inter-Governmental Agreement made with Tompkins County 24 November 2003; and 8. The Planning Board on August 19, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a site plan map entitled "Ammended Site Plan for Addition of Sign. 8/4/25", and other application materials; and 9. The Planning Board considered the review criteria listed in The Code of the Town of Ulysses, Chapter 212 Zoning, Section 19.E.2 against the proposed site plan as applicable; and 10. The Planning Board has determined that the applicant is in compliance with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and other ordinances as applicable; and 11. The project is sited and designed so as to be harmonious with the surrounding area and not interfere with the development, use, and enjoyment of adjacent property. Planning Board Resolution No. 2025-014 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING BOARD RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING: The Planning Board hereby grant Approval for the proposed amended site plan as described above, and as shown on the site plan noted above, subject to the following condition: Condition of Approval 1.The freestanding sign must be placed on the subject property and located entirely outside of New York State’s Department of Transportation Right-of-Way. ____________________________________ ____________________ Planning Board Chair Date Ayes: Nays: Absent: Abstain: Information for Applicant 1.This approval shall expire within 18 months from the date of this decision unless a building permit has been obtained by the applicant, or if the applicant fails to comply with the conditions of this approval. 2.Sign permits from the Town’s Building Department will be required for the proposed signage. *Complete final PB Resolution 2025-014 missing, attached minutes to note approval. Planning Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT Page 1 of 3 August 19, 2025 Planning Board Zoom Hybrid Meeting Meeting Minutes August 19, 2025 Approved: September 16, 2025 Board Members Present: Chair Karl Klankowski, Vice Chair Linda Liddle, Jeff McDonald, Mo Klein Quorum Present Board Members Present on Zoom: Simon Bernnard Absent Board Members: Bart Gragg Applicants Present: Victoria Wilson, Shawn Ritchie, Josh Friedman Town Staff Present: Mollie Duell, 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; McDonald seconded. Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Klein, aye. Motion Carried. Approval of Past Minutes Motion: Klein motioned to approve the August 5 meeting minutes as written; McDonald seconded. Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, 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; Klein, aye. Motion Carried. New Business Items MNSUB2507-01: Reynolds Sketch Plat Review 4131 Reynolds Rd, Parcel Number 24.-4-10.1 The applicant and property owner, Robert Reynolds, applied for a minor subdivision for the subject site to subdivide the existing 21.5 acre lot into two lots, the new lot to the northwest would be approximately 12.10 acres and the remaining lot to the east and south would be approximately 9.18. The A/R zone requires a minimum lot area of 2 acres, 200 feet of lot depth, and 400 feet of lot width at the front lot line per the Code of the Town of Ulysses (CTU) 212-29. The applicant did not attend the meeting. Tygesen explained the proposed subdivision cannot be approved without a variance because one of the proposed lots does not have 400 feet of road frontage, and the existing buildings cannot be in the ‘pole’ portion of a flag lot. Motion: Klankowski motioned to table the discussion; Liddle seconded. Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Klein, aye. Motion Carried. Planning Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT Page 2 of 3 August 19, 2025 SPR2507-02: Wilson Tram Sketch Plan Review 1587 Taughannock Blvd, Parcel Number 18.-1-1.4 The applicant, Shawn Ritchie, on behalf of the owner, Victoria Wilson, proposes to construct a new 85’ 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. Ritchie spoke about the existing tram which no longer functions due to its age. The replacement tram will be in the same place and tree removal will not be required. A variance is needed for the setback on the lakefront. Motion: Klein motioned to schedule final site plan review for September 16. 7:19 Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Klein, aye. Motion Carried. SPR2508-01, Friedman Site Plan Amendment Sketch Plan Review 1708 Trumansburg Rd, Parcel Number 34.-1-9 The applicant, Josh Friedman of Friedman Properties LLC, proposes new signage for a recently approved retail store of a NYS licensed cannabis dispensary located at the address noted above. Per the Code of the Town of Ulysses (CTU) 212-90, signs are permitted in the B1 zone but require site plan review pursuant to the provisions listed under CTU 212-19. The Board reviewed existing signage for the neighboring restaurant and the currently installed temporary signs for The Corner House. Tygesen spoke about the definition of a shopping center in the zoning code and regulations for freestanding signs. Friedman stated he is willing to revise the signs to be stacked. Motion: Chair Klankowski motioned to approve Planning Board Resolution No. 2025-014: A Resolution of Site Plan Approval for Signage Located at 1708 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ulysses, Tax Parcel 34.-1- 9, Liddle seconded. 7:48 Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; Liddle, aye; McDonald, aye; Klein, aye. Motion Carried. Comp Plan draft chapter 6 - Environment and Natural Resources Element Liddle spoke about the water committee’s progress and the plan which is expected to be approved by DEC soon. Comp Plan draft chapter 7 - Climate Change and Resiliency Element McDonald mentioned including language about costs the town will need to cover when roads sustain damage from increased stormwater. Discussion ensued over current culvert replacement projects. Stream Recommendation to Town Board The Board discussed how to proceed with clarifying the review process of projects near non-USGS streams. Chair Klankowski asked the Board to keep thinking about developing a recommendation for the Town Board to be finalized in the upcoming months. Board Member Reports Simon Bernnard will be leaving the Board due to other obligations. Tygesen stated the Comp Plan second open house is scheduled for Monday October 6 from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm at the Racker Center. Planning Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT Page 3 of 3 August 19, 2025 Motion: Klein motioned to adjourn; Liddle seconded. Vote: Chair Klankowski, aye; McDonald, aye; Gragg, aye; Liddle, aye; Klein, aye. Motion Carried. ADJOURNED 8:33 PM Mollie Duell Planning Board Secretary