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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.27.2014 MinutesF:\PLANNING BOARD\2014\Jan. 2014\1.27.2014 Minutes.docx Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board Meeting #47 Monday, January 27, 2014 Marcham Hall – 7:00pm Minutes Present: Planning Board Members Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Trustee Liaison S. Hamilton, Deputy Clerk A. Podufalski Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross, Attorney R. Marcus Members of the public Item 1 – Meeting called to order • Chair M. Harms opened the meeting at 7:02 pm. Item 2- December 16, 2013 Minutes Motion: G. Gillespie Second: R. Segelken RESOLUTION No. 128 APPROVING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2013 RESOLVE, that the written, reviewed and revised minutes of the December 16, 2013 meeting are hereby approved. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Opposed- None Item 3- Public Comment • This item was moved until after the Public Hearings Item 4- 207 Kelvin Place Public Hearing • The applicant completed part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. • Chair M. Harms opened the public hearing. No members of the public wished to speak. Motion: F. Cowett Second: S. Cunningham F:\PLANNING BOARD\2014\Jan. 2014\1.27.2014 Minutes.docx RESOLUTION No. 129 TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR 207 KELVIN PLACE RESOLVE, that the public hearing for the second floor addition at 207 Kelvin Place is hereby closed. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Opposed- None • The Board discussed and answered the questions to part 2 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Motion: F. Cowett Second: R. Segelken RESOLUTION No. 130 THE PROJECT AT 207 KELVIN PLACE WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL AFFECT RESOLVE, that the Board select the box on the Short Environmental Assessment Form that signifies the project will not have a significant adverse environmental effect. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Opposed- None Motion: G. Gillespie Second: S. Cunningham RESOLUTION No. 131 TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN FOR 207 KELVIN PLACE RESOLVE, that the site plan for the second story addition at 207 Kelvin Place is hereby approved. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Opposed- None Item 5- Cornell Child Care Center Public Hearing • Chair M. Harms opened the public hearing. No members of the public wished to speak. • Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross informed the Board the Tompkins County Planning Department stated no GML 239 review was needed. F:\PLANNING BOARD\2014\Jan. 2014\1.27.2014 Minutes.docx Motion: F. Cowett Second: R. Segelken RESOLUTION No. 132 TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CORNELL CHILD CARE CENTER OCCUPANCY INCREASE. RESOLVE, that the public hearing for the occupancy increase for the Cornell Child Care Center is hereby closed. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Opposed- None Motion: S. Cunningham Second: G. Gillespie RESOLUTION No. 133 TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN FOR THE CORNELL CHILD CARE CENTER OCCUPANCY INCREASE RESOLVE, that the site plan for an occupancy increase at the Cornell Child Care Center is hereby approved. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Opposed- None Item 6- Public Comment • M. Mecenas discussed ways to engage the community in a project to revive Community Corners. He also asked questions regarding zoning changes that may be necessary. Motion: S. Cunningham Second: R. Segelken RESOLUTION No. 134 TO RECOMMEND THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BEGIN IMPLENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RESOLVE, that it is the recommendation of the Planning Board that the Board of Trustees begin implementation of recommendations presented in the Comprehensive Plan especially with respect to zoning changes and including consideration of creating a zoning task force. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken F:\PLANNING BOARD\2014\Jan. 2014\1.27.2014 Minutes.docx Opposed- None Item 7-Other Business • The Board discussed the Historical Committee meeting held Sunday, January 26, 2014 regarding plans for the Village’s upcoming centennial celebration. • Chair M. Harms is stepping down from the Planning Board. G. Gillespie read a resolution thanking M. Harms for his service as Planning Board Chair. Motion: G. Gillespie Second: S. Cunningham RESOLUTION No. 135 TO RECOGNIZE CHAIR MARTIN HARMS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, Martin Harms was appointed by the Village Board of Trustees to serve as Chair of the Planning Board, and WHEREAS, Martin’s input in the development of the Planning Board and its direction was very valuable, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board recognizes and thanks Martin Harm’s for his commitment to the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board. Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, S. Cunningham, F. Cowett, G. Gillespie, and R. Segelken Opposed- None Item 8- Adjourn Chair M. Harms adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm.