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TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
December 12th, 2001
Present : George Kennedy, Chairman; Planning Board Members Richard Geiger, Lorren
Hammond, Rose Hilbert, Mark Ochs ; Paula Horrigan absent (unexcused); Marsha L.
Georgia, Recorder. Planning Board Member David Tyler arrived after the Site Plan was
adopted.
Others Present : Sue Poelvoorde, Town Councilperson, Alex Rachun CEO, Roger Sibley
of Franziska Racker Center; Mr. And Mrs. Robert Andree.
Chairman Kennedy called the Public Hearing to order at 7 : 35 PM and read the legal ad as
published in the Ithaca Journal on December 8, 2001 . This public hearing is to hear
public comments on the application for Site Plan Review Approval of the Franziska
Racker Center requesting approval to erect one two sided roadside signs that are target lit.
The signs will fit in the existing sign frames at the center/at a height approximately 4 feet
from the ground level.
Dr. Sibley reviewed the application. He stated that what they are looking to do is not to
have two signs up. One of the signposts will come down and the new sign will basically
go in the same place . As can be seen from the dimensions provided the new sign is
smaller, shorter and it is similar. They are also looking to illuminate it on the same time
schedule as the new parking lights. The sign will help reassure people that they have
gotten to the correct place .
The Racker Center had prior to this meeting sent out a letter to all of the neighbors ( 16)
explaining what they had in mind to do . (Copy of letter on file) . Dr. Sibley was asked if
they had gotten any response to this letter. Dr. Sibley stated that several responses had
been received and most stated to go ahead with it. One response had concern about the
light.
Chairman Kennedy asked if there were any comments from the public.
Mr. and Mrs. Andree spoke against the lights.
Hearing no further comments Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing at 7 :45 PM
and opened as a regular Planning Board meeting.
Chairman Kennedy asked if any Planning Board Members had any questions.
Mr. Hammond asked about the timing of the lights being on. Mr. Sibley stated, as before
that they would be at the same time as the parking lot lights. Mr. Hammond stated that
his opinion is that the new signs are much more in keeping with the rural character.
After further questions and comments Mr. Hammond moved, seconded by Mrs. Hilbert
the following :
Resolved that the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses approve Site Plan
Review for the Franziska Racker Center for the double sided sign size 3 ' x6"x4 ' as
presented to the Planning Board.
Further resolved that this sign will be illuminate by two 100 wt. floodlights, one
on each side of the sign. The lights will be on from sundown to 9 PM daily,
Monday-Friday, and at special events held on weekends.
Mr. Kennedy aye
Mrs. Hilbert aye
Mr. Hammond aye
Mr. Geiger aye
Mr. Ochs aye
Planning Board Meeting 2
12/ 12/2001
Approved.
Mr. Tyler arrived.
Mss. Poelvoorde, Town Councilperson presented the Planning Board Members with the
Draft Zoning Ordinance that the Town Board received from George Frantz and
Associates. The Town Board is requesting written comments from the Planning Board
by the end of February 2002, not necessary in form of formal written Planning Board
document .
Mss. Poelvoorde also presented a copy of the Commercial Center Revitalization Program
that the Jacksonville Association has presented to the Town Board for review before the
Town Board adopts it prior to sending to Tompkins County.
Mss. Poelvoorde indicated she would provide applications and approval documents that
had already been received for this project . Mr. Rachun has these documents in his files.
The Planning Board set two meetings. The first to be on January 9th, 2002 where they
will review the application of Jacksonville Association and start there first round of
review on the Draft Zoning Ordinance. The second meeting for January was set for
January 16th ' 2002 . Both meetings to begin at 7 : 30 PM at the Town Hall, 10 Elm Street,
Trumansburg, NY.
Hearing no further business Mr. Hammond moved, seconded by Mr. Tyler to adjourn the
meeting. Unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8 : 50PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha L. Georgia
Ulysses Town Clerk
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