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Ulysses Town Board and Planning Board
Zoning Work Session , February 24, 2000
Present : Lorren Hammond, Rick Geiger, Paula Horrigan, Sue Poelvoorde, Budd Stover,
Dave Tyler, and Karen Flores from Tompkins County Planning .
Recording minutes : Deb Austic
The meeting began at 7 : 35 p . m . Karen provided a brief report on the status of the
ordinance revision, including issues still needing to be addressed. She also handed out a
packet of sample ordinances for review.
The Board discussed the need to address larger issues about the locations of
residential and commercial zones . Karen also suggested adding an agricultural or
recreational district.
Paula described a possible incentive system to encourage cluster development in
which an owner would set aside 60% of a large lot as preserved open space (especially
road corridors) in order to develop the remainder of the parcel at a higher density than
would otherwise be allowed. Karen also suggested a point system could be used in which
a developer would earn a higher density development by providing sewer/water, compact
development, incorporating environmental practices, etc .
There was a brief discussion of purchase of development rights, and transfer of
development rights . The Board also discussed the tax implications of subdivision and
how that discourages planned clustered housing . The Board talked about how they would
like to see the town in 50 years, and the importance of open space on roads and at scenic
vistas .
Paula discussed the priorities of planning around existing nodes, the lake, and
rural/agricultural places. Paula suggested the Board concentrate on the area close to the
village first, in a perimeter from Curry Road to Rabbit Run to Taughannock Park Blvd.
Paula suggested that members should drive the roads and familiarize themselves with the
area before the next meeting on March 8th . The meeting ended at 9 : 40 p.m.
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