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Ulysses Planning Board
July 14 , 1999 -
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Present : Chair Krys Cail, Lorren Hammond, George Kennedy, Budd Stover, Dave Tyler; Also,
Doug Austic, Carolyn Duddleston, Sue Poelvoorde, Alex Rachun, Kristin Sosnicki .
Recording minutes : Deb Austic
Krys called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 p . m . The Board reviewed minutes from 6/9/99 .
In the last paragraph chair was changed to "acting chair" . Dave made a motion to approve the
minutes as corrected, seconded by George, and passed . The Board reviewed the minutes of
7/7/99 . The last sentence in the first paragraph was changed to state the attorney for the town had
"to approve" a copy of the title . George made a motion to approve as amended, seconded by
Dave, and passed .
Kristin shared information about retaining a firm for planning expertise, as in Dryden.
Kristin also reported on her research on defining family and commercial farming for zoning . A
possible overlay zone was suggested for intense agriculture . Pollution and EPA regulations, and
possible local restrictions including setbacks were discussed . Kristin agreed to look into other
potential zoning regulations and draft some suggestions for review.
Kristin briefly reported her findings on regulating conversion of seasonal homes and
suggested it would be difficult to control except for new construction .
Kristin also shared some lengthy research on festivals and fairgrounds . She suggested
setting up application requirements and criteria for judgement. There was a discussion about
setting thresholds at 500 people for more stringent requirements or site plan review, or a brief
process for an event at an established location such as the fairgrounds or campground.
Kristin reported information on home occupations and cottage industries . There was a
discussion of visible impact on the neighborhood , accessory buildings and storage, and
deliveries . There was a suggestion that certain home occupations or cottage industries could be
by right or permit and others could apply , especially if former agricultural buildings were
rehabilitated . There was a discussion of bed and breakfast and tourist homes . Kristin also shared
a matrix of current uses in the zoning ordinance and potential uses and special permits for the
different zones . Kristin asked this be reviewed for discussion at the next meeting .
The Planning Board discussed the subdivision process and responsibilities . Krys
volunteered to do a flow chart of the subdivision process for Planning Board review. Krys
reported that Jim Meeker picked up the copy of the plat but had not provided a written comment
as yet.
Doug reported on the GIS program that the town considered purchasing . There was
discussion of the capabilities and who would be trained to use it. There was also a discussion of
training opportunities for planning board members . Sue suggested training sessions could be
incorporated into regular meetings . George made a motion to request money to be set aside for
training, seconded by Lorren, passed unanimously . Sue reported that the Town Board was
considering setting attendance and training requirements for the zoning and planning boards .
Dave requested reconsideration to include revision of the subdivision ordinance in the
current zoning review with county planning . There was a discussion of the subdivision process
and loopholes . Potential solutions were discussed including an informal review process with no
map filed , lowering the threshold for major review, and increasing lot size .
George made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lorren, and passed. The meeting ended at
9 : 30 p . m .