HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-18-PBTOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
10/18/11
APPROVED 01/03/12
Present: Chairperson-Ken Zeserson, Members-Stan Beames, Peter Fry, Rod Hawkes,
Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis, Environmental Planner Darby Kiley
Excused: Sarah Adams
Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7:04pm. He stated the meeting is a public
hearing for Architectural Technology Corporation to construct an office building at 1610
Trumansburg. He stated Jason Demarest is the architect present to represent Ken Thurber
the owner of the company. He asked Mr. Demarest to present the project.
Mr. Demarest stated he had revised the plans according to issues raised in the past. His
brother is a landscape architect thus he revised the plantings to include native species. He
noted the key on the plan indicating where, what plants would go where on the plans.
These would include Red Oak, White Oak, Cedar and decorative ornamental bushes.
Alpone species exist in the island so he shifted the absorption trenches over 50 feet so the
100 feet requirement is met.
He presented a lighting plan, there are motion activated switches and timers on all outside
lights after 8:00 pm.
Mr. Zeserson asked if the members had any other questions.
Mr. Fry noted erosion control differences from the original plans.
Mr. Demarest confirmed there were however all revised plans were submitted to
Tompkins County Soil and Water. Based on previous comments by Tompkins County
Soil and Water, Tthe plans were reviewed and no additional comments or
recommendations were made.
Mr. Fry suggested Mr. Demarest use the Latin names for the species to eliminate
confusion as some plants have a common name yet are different plants.
Ms. Schneider noted Tompkins County Soil and Water noted impervious exceeds total
conserved. She asked if this is a new requirement.
Mr. Fry stated new regulations have been issued.
Ms. Kirby Kiley stated it is part of new regulation for greenery portionsgreen
infrastructure. She further stated the County had done the 239, the County stated this had
a negative intercommunity, countywide impact.
Mr. Beames stated his property does border this but he has no issue for or against the
project thus does not feel it is a conflict for him.
Mr. Zeserson asked if there were any other questions, or if any correspondence had been
received. The members stated they had no other concerns. Ms. Carlisle Peck stated they
had not received any correspondence.
Mr. Zeserson MADE the MOTION, Mr. Fry SECONDED the MOTION to close the
Public Hearing. The VOTE was taken, ALL IN FAVOR.
Mr. Zeserson stated the next order of business was the SEQR. He noted the form had
been completed by the applicant. The members performed SEQR for the property. It was
determined a Negative Declaration would be declared.
Mr. Zeserson MADE the MOTION, Mr. Hawkes SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses adopted zoning regulations in local Law No. 4 2007 that
includes Article III-Administration, Section 3.4 establishing criteria for Site Plan Review,
Whereas, the applicant, ATC-Ken Thurber represented by Jason Demarest has
participated in a Sketch Plan Conference, submitted the required documents, and paid the
fees for Site Plan Review,
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses notified the Tompkins County Planning Department
pursuant to General Muncipal Law 239 l, m, and n of the proposed project and a negative
intercommunity/countywide impact was determined,
Whereas, The Town of Ulysses made findings and determination on the environmental
impact under 6NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and
declared the action to have a Negative Declaration,
Whereas, the proposed project complies with the Town of Ulysses Local Law 01 of 2007
Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control and all control measures are
in compliance with the NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual, and
Whereas, a Public Hearing was held on the ATC site plan on October 18th, after due
Bulletin Board posting and Publication in the official newspaper for the Town 5 days
prior to the public hearing,
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has given due consideration to all
information and comments in conducting the Site Plan Review, now
Therefore it is hereby resolved, that the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby
approves the Site Plan for ATC.
The VOTE was taken:
Mr. Zeserson- AYE
Mr. Beames- AYE
Mr. Fry-AYE
Mr. Hawkes-AYE
Ms. Schneider-AYE
Mr. Wertis-AYE
MOTION APPROVED, Site Plan Review APPROVED as presented.
Ms. Kirby Kiley stated she had looked up information on the Green infrastructure as was
questioned earlier. She noted a training is scheduled at Cayuga Heights Fire Hall on
October 25th, 9 to 12. She will forward the registration information to the members.
Mr. Zeserson noted their next meeting is scheduled for the 1st of November, they do not
have any items on the agenda at this point in time. The Conservation Zone is out of their
hands and being addressed by the Town Board. He noted unless he hears otherwise we
will not have a meeting on November 1st.
Ms Carlisle Peck presented the minutes for 09/13/11.
Mr. Zeserson MADE the MOTION, Mr. Wertis SECONDED the MOTION to approve
the minutes of 09/13/11. ALL IN FAVOR, Minutes Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Secretary