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Home My WebLink About2001-09-24 - PB 3oc3 TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING September 24, 2001 PRESENT : Chairman George Kennedy, Planning Board Members Mark Ochs, Lorren Hammond, Paula Horrigan and David Tyler. Excused absences Rose Hilbert and Richard Geiger; Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun; Town Clerk Marsha L . Georgia. Others Present : Susan And Tom Sheridan, Owners Taughannock Farms Inn and Sue Poelvoorde, Town Board Member. Public Hearing Sheridan Purpose of Hearing : To hear public comments on Site Plan Review submitted by Susan and Tom Sheridan for a New Guest House at Taughannock Farms Inn located on tax Parcel # 14-3 - 18 . 2. Chairman George Kennedy opened the Public Hearing at 7 : 35 PM and read the proof of publication into the record. Hearing no comments from the public Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing at 7 :45 PM. Public Hearing SEQR — Sheridan Chairman George Kennedy opened the public hearing SEQR. Proof of publication previously entered into record. Mr. Kennedy reviewed Part 1 of the State Environmental Quality Review as submitted by Thomas Sheridan. Hearing no comments from the public Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing at 7 : 55 PM. Planning Board Meeting SEQR Chairman Kennedy opened the Planning Board Meeting at 7 : 56 PM. The Board reviewed Part II of the SEQR — Project Impacts and Their Magnitude and answered the questions as follows : 1 . Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site ? YES Any construction on slopes of 15 % or greater or where the general slopes in the project area exceed 10% . Small to Moderate Impact / Can be mitigated by project change 2 . Will there be an effect to any unique or unusual landforms found on the site? NO 3 . Will proposed action affect any water body designated as protected? NO 4 . Will proposed action affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? NO 5 . Will proposed action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity? NO 6 . Will proposed action alter drainage flow or patterns or surface water runoff? NO 7 . Will proposed action affect air quality? NO 8 . Will proposed action affect any threatened or endangered species? NO 9. Will proposed action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species? NO o i 1 I 1, o 2 Planning Board 09/24/2001 10 . Will proposed action affect agricultural land resources'? NO 11 . Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources? NO 12 . Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric or paleontological importance? NO 13 . Will proposed action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities? NO 14. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a critical environmental area (CEA) established pursuant to subdivision 6 NYCRR 617 . 114(g)? NO 15 . Will there be an effect to existing transportation system? NO 16. Will proposed action affect the community's sources of fuel or energy supply? NO 17 . Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibrations as a result of the proposed action? NO 18 . Will proposed action affect public health and safety? NO 19. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community? NO 20. Is there , or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? NO After completion of Part II of SEQR Mr. Tyler moved, seconded by Mr. Hammond the following : I i WHEREAS, the Planning Board has accepted for filing said Part I of the SEQR Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and it was duly filed with the Planning Board Clerk, WHEREAS , a public hearing was duly called and held before the Planning Board on September 24, 2001 after posting and publishing pursuant to statute, duly established by findings and all public comment was heard as to the SEQR review, WHEREAS, the Planning Board completed Part II, Project Impacts and Their Magnitude, and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses determined that the proposed action will not have a significant effect On the environment, duly adopts a Negative Declaration. 1 Mr. Kennedy, aye Mr. Hammond aye Mr. Tyler , aye Mr. Ochs aye Ms. Horrigari aye Adopted. Site Plan Review Approval/Disapproval Ms. Horrigan stated that she was not present for the initial presentation by the Sheridan ' s for their project but after review has no problem with it. The Sheridan ' s gave a brief overview of their project for the benefit of Mr. Tyler who had missed the original presentation. Mr. Hammond stated that this project is actually the sport of project he had envisioned that this Board should be encouraging in our Town and so moved, seconded by Mr. Ochs the following : , WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called and held before the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses on September 24, 2001 after first posting and publishing � 3 Planning Board 09/24/2001 pursuant to statute, duly established by fmdings and all public comment was heard, and WHEREAS, the Planning Board as lead agency reviewed Part I of the SEQR, thereafter completed Part II of said review process and duly adopted a negative declaration, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board approve the Site Plan as presented by Tom and Susan Sheridan for the proposed new 10-room guest house located on Tax Parcel # 14-3 - 18 . 2 with no modifications. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Board will endorse its approval by signature on a copy of the final site plan and occupancy proposal and related supporting documents, and shall forward it to the Zoning Officer, FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the resolution of approval shall be filed with the Town Clerk within 5 days of this decision. Mr. Kennedy aye Mr. Hammond aye Mr. Tyler aye Mr. Ochs aye Ms. Horrigan aye Adopted. Other Business Chairman Kennedy reported he and Mr. Sitzman were to meet with the RF Engineer of Independent Wireless One Corp. at the water tower location but that due to the bad weather the drive by test for the cell tower did not take place and will be rescheduled. Because of Mr. Kennedy going out of town they will contact Mr. Sitzman when it is re- scheduled. Mr. Kennedy announced that there is a Planning Board Meeting scheduled for October 2"d on the proposed cell tower to hear more about the drive by test that the RF Engineer is to perform. Mr. Geiger has agreed to chair that meeting . Also the normal Planning Board Meeting is scheduled for October 10`n, the second Wednesday of the month. Mr. Kennedy will also be out of town for that too . Mr. Tyler stated that if they meet on the second and have continuing business in regards to the cell tower that would be discussed on the 10`n . Mr. Kennedy agreed but reminded them that the deadline for the cell tower is October 26`n Mrs. Georgia urged the Planning Board to please review past minutes and get them approved. To her understanding minutes have not been approved since May 2001 . Mr. Kennedy suggested that copies be provided to the members again so that they can be reviewed. Ms. Poelvoorde handed out booklets to the board, "Basic Guide for Planning Boards" that could prove to be useful to them and that there will be another book available for their reference. She also announced that the Town has joined the NY Planning Federation that can provide mailings and updates to be a useful resource. Mrs. Georgia announced that she had Deputy Lanning notify all the Planning Board Members and Town Board Members that the tapes are in her office on the "Wireless Workshop" that can be signed out to be review by anyone interested. Hearing to further business Mr. Hammond moved, seconded by Mr. Tyler to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved, meeting was adjourned . 4 Planning ' oard i • /24/ : 01 Re % s ; tfully submitted, Marsha L. Borgia MLG: nilg I I