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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
January 16, 2002
MINUTES
Members Present: George Kennedy (Acting Chair), Richard Geiger, Lorren Hammond, Rose
Hilbert, Paula Horrigan, George Kennedy, Mark Ochs, David Tyler. Also, Eileen Jacobs,
recording secretary.
Others Present: Alex Rachun, Code Enforcement Officer.
Acting Chair Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 PM. The Minutes of the January 9,
2002 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Geiger moved approval of the Minutes as submitted. Mr.
Ochs seconded the motion.
Mr. Geiger aye
Mr. Hammond aye
Ms. Hilbert aye
Ms. Horrigan abstain
Mr. Kennedy aye
Mr. Ochs aye
Mr. Tyler aye
The motion passed .
Mr. Kennedy began reminded Planning Board members about the attendance and training policy
set by the Town Board, copies of which were distributed. He noted that Planning Board
members should attend trainings during their first year of appointment, and recommended them
as he found the training worthwhile . Mr . Kennedy also shared information contained in a letter
of introduction from Edward C. Marx. Mr. Marx was recently appointed as Commissioner of
Planning for Tompkins County, replacing Jim Hanson. Mr. Marx' s letter said that he looks
forward to meeting board members, discussing issues, and establishing a cooperative working
relationship.
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions
The main order of business for this meeting was discussion of the proposed zoning ordinance. It
was agreed that process for review would be to go through the document, one page at time, and
flag items for further discussion. The goal would be to deal with broader concepts, rather than
typos. After this is accomplished, a joint meeting with the Town Board would be scheduled in
compare and discuss issues. Mr. Kennedy handed out zoning maps that were provided by the
consultant to help illustrate where various zones were located. After going approximately
halfway through the document, page by page (see attached) , it was agreed to continue the
meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 7 : 30 p. m.
Mr. Kennedy asked Ms. Horrigan if she would be willing to chair the Planning Board, as he had
officially stepped down from that post. Ms. Horrigan declined, and also advised that she has a
teaching obligation on Wednesday evenings through April, 2002, which would conflict with the
current meeting schedule. Planning Board members present were willing to discuss changing the
meeting date, on a short-term basis, to accommodate Ms. Horrigan' s schedule. It was agreed
that at the January 24th meeting, the meeting schedule would be discussed and decided.
Hammond, seconded by Geiger, moved to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 9 : 30 PM.
Planning Board Minutes of 1 / 16/02 -2- 1
Working Notes on Draft Zoning Ordinance, Revision
( 1 / 16/2002)
Pg# Comments/Questions
1 . 2 . 1 Conformance - Specifically, the word "changed" (e.g. would this include paint) ?
2 . 2 . 3 Enforcement - What is the enforcement tool?;
2. 5 Fees for Permits - applicants should be charged back for the use of experts.
3 . 2 .9 Establishment of Districts - number of districts incorrect (missing a district
containing larger acreage, or incorporate into existing districts);
Definition of districts should be included.
4. 2. 10 # 1 - lot line boundary;
2 . 11 Violations and Penalties - (see #2).
5 . No comments.
6. Cross-reference all definitions with article and section numbers in ordinance .
3 .2 Glossary - "adult entertainment" business (includes videos)?
7. Agriculture - meat packing?;
agricultural commerce - exemptions (esp. retail) ;
bed and breakfast inn - broaden definition (also delete references to tourist home and
guest house which are not defined in New York law).
8 . Building - broaden definition.
9. No comments.
10. Frontage - lake shore boundary line description incorrect (not mean high water mark -
parallel with thread line of the lake).
11 . Home occupation - "including but not limited to";
hotel - inclusion of reference to restaurant inconsistent with New York law definition;
handicapped - "being regarded as" (by whom) ?
12. Light industry - "treatment" (heat, pressure-treated?);
remove "lodge" definition (doesn't exist in NY law) ;
add definition for "inn."
13 . Lot line, front - lake shore frontage (parallel with thread line of the lake).
14. Manufactured home, manufactured home park, mobile home, motor home definitions
need clarification. Include modular home & mobile home park definitions.
15 . Nursing home - broaden definition to include all types;
research and development enterprise - manufacturing "except as an incidental activity";
restaurant, fast food (drive-through?).
16 . Sawmill - "treating"?;
sign, off-premises (discuss pros & cons of billboards)
17. No comments.
18 . 4.2 Right to Farm - "proper use of agricultural chemicals";
4.3 Permitted Uses - "Kennel" should be listed under "uses allowed by special permit";
Roadside stand - sale of produce and baked goods (not including crafts and other items,
flea markets).
19. 4. 3 Permitted Accessory Uses, Customary home occupations - no goods publicly
displayed?;
15 foot free-standing dish reference seems unnecessary.
4.4 Uses Allowed by Special Permit - opening paragraph unclear;
Church, etc. - "convent" (not legal use).
20. . Extractive industry, Hunting club, lack definitions;
Delete "Lodge";
Public & private school, etc. - "dormitory accommodations" (legal use?) ;
4. 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements - lot area, front yard set back, etc.
21 . Max lot coverage "5%"?;
"feedlot"?;
delete "lodge. "
22 . 5 .2 Permitted Uses - Communication transmission towers;
5 . 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - delete "free-standing dish" paragraph (see # 19).
23 . What is "Non-commercial garden"?
5 .4 Uses Permitted by Special Permit - define "cemetery."
24. Library, museum - define;
5 . 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements (see #20).
Planning Board Minutes of 1 / 16/02 -3-
25 . 6. 1 Purpose - define "low density residential" ;
RR (&RS) areas of the town not served by public water and/or public sewer;
6 .2 Permitted Uses - Two-family residences, floor area of dwellings.
26. Non-commercial garden?;
6 .4 Uses Permitted by Special Permit - flag lot?
27 . 6 . 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements (see #20) .
28 . 7 .2 Establishment of District - amendment by Town Board (include in all sections?) ;
7 . 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - "automobile parking and garages," "vehicle parking"?
29. 7. 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements (see #20) ;
measurements inconsistent " 1 acre" (square feet?) ;
maximum density.
30 . Maximum building height - 36 feet?
31 . 8 .2 Permitted Uses - "Agriculture" missing?
32 . 5 . 6 Special permit uses (library, museum) .
33 . 8 . 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements (see #20) ;
minimum front yard setback (5 feet ?) ;
building height requirement.
34 . 9 . 1 Purpose - increased employment opportunities ;
map for business district needs revision (existing, future) .
9 .2 Permitted Uses - "no more objectionable"(to whom?) ,
"clearly incidental" ;
Dry cleaner (solvent)?
35 . 9.4 Uses Permitted by Special Permit - why is site plan review required in addition to a
special permit (process)?
36. 9. 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements (see #20) .
37. 9. 6 Buffer Areas - define "vegetated buffer area. "
38 . Hamlet Business District - need better map, business area needs to be expanded in
Jacksonville.
39. 10.4 Uses Permitted by Special Permit - expand (B 1 & BH) .
40. 10 . 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements (see #20) .
41 . 11 .2 Permitted Uses - "Agriculture," "Conference center" in light industry district? (Not
enough land) .
42. 11 . 5 Lot Area & Yard Requirements (see #20) , minimum lot area (0?), maximum lot
coverage.
43 . 11 . 6 Buffer Areas - "vegetated buffer area" definition.