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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-24 - PB Town of Ulysses Planning Board Meeting July 24, 2003 Present : Chairman Richard Coogan ; Planning Board Members Rod Porter, Mark Ochs, George Kennedy, Lorren Hammond and Rose Hilbert ; Marsha L. Georgia, Ulysses Town Clerk. Others Present : Susan Oaks, Chief Financial, William Rusen, Executive Director Cayuga Recovery Services, Steven Krause, QPK Design and Danielle Carr, Landscape Architect. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on Site Plan Review Approval for Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Residential Treatment Facility (Cornerstone / Alpha House) Tax Parcel # 22-2-4 was called to order by Chairman Richard Coogan at 7 : 37 PM . Chairman Coogan asked if any written comments had been received . None have been received. Chairman Coogan stated that Cayuga Addition Recovery Services have submitted all requested materials for Site Plan Review to the Planning Board and the Planning Board has discussed the application at the last several meetings . In reviewing the Planning Board material at the last meeting the Planning Board made a preliminary assessment of the Full Environment Assessment Form, State Environmental Quality Review and it is noted that they have the necessary permits from DEC and NYSDOT for Storm Water and Sewage Treatment . It also has been noted the following : • Small impact on land • No unique natural areas • No impact on water or air • No impact on plants and animals • Small impact on agricultural land — the threshold is 2 . 5 acres coming out of production Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services has proposed a structure that blends in with the rural area. The area the new facility is being located is a possible sensitive site historically and they have conducted Phase I Archeologically Review and they are in the process of Phase II. • No impact on open space or recreational area • No impact on environmental areas • No impact on transportation • No impact on energy • No impact on noise or odors • No impact on health • No impact on the neighborhood Chairman Coogan asked if anyone would like to make any comments . No one from the public was present. Mr. Coogan asked if any Planning Board members had any further comments . Mr. Kennedy moved seconded by Mr. Porter the following : WHEREAS the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has determined that the proposed project of Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services will not result in any large and important impacts and, THEREFORE is one, which will not have a significant impact on the environment, i : 1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town of Ulysses Planning Board declares a negative declaration will be prepared. Mr. Coogan aye Mr. Porter aye Mr. Ochs aye Mr. Kennedy aye Mr. Hammond aye Ms . Hilbert aye Adopted. Chairman Coogan informed the Planning Board that at the Zoni:iig Board of Appeals meeting last night they determined, by an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, that the proposed use of the Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services facility as a "sanatorium" would meet the building ' s intended use . With that Chairman Coogan closed the Public Hearing at 7 : 42 PM and opened the Planning Board meeting. Cayuga Addition Recovery Services informed the Planning Board that as to the question that was raised at the last meeting about exterior lighting that they have decided not to have any. Mr. Hammond moved, BE IT. RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Planning Board approves the Site Plan of the Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services as submitted. Findings of the Planning Board Members are as follows : j Rose Hilbert — no negative impacts on the neighbors, they have gone to extra extreme measures to make the appearance fit into the rural character of the neighborhood and the removal of the old build. George Kennedy — design and proposed uses are excellent, the Mist of findings, stated by Mr. Coogan are complete, his understanding is that there will be no increase in employment, but will be during construction. Lorren Hammond — stated that Alpha House has been a good neighbor to this community for a long time and they did not cheap out on this project. He is very impressed by the Site Plan that he has looked at. The building itself looks great, the care that has been taken to make the whole system work well in terms of internal :unction of the building that has been described to us . The Site Plan looks really thought out to him, drainage is carefully taken care of, access to the site is taken care of, the removal of the assisting building is part of the plan and is not just left to happenstance, landscaping, everything seems very carefully thought out and he thinks this is an excellent project. Rod Porter — he seconds all of the above and does not really have anything to add other than just basically the fact that it does seem to be a very well planned project and there is no additional expansion of the facility or the employees there so very little, if any impact to the community. Mark Ochs — he agrees with what everyone else has said, SEQR indicated very minimal impact. Hearing all of the findings Mr. Porter seconded Mr. Hammond ' s motion and the vote was taken. Mr. Coogan aye Mr. Porter aye Mr. Ochs aye Mr. Kennedy aye Mr. Hammond aye Ms . Hilbert aye Adopted . Mr. Krause stated that last night with the interpretation of the Town ' s Zoning Ordinance our project could be considered as a "sanatorium" that now they have to apply for a "Special Permit" and also they have to have a 150 foot side yard set back. So therefore they have to apply for a variance . They are requesting guidance from the Planning Board to get that to happen in as little of time as possible . Mr. Hammond stated that he does not feel the Planning Board can be of any assistance with either of those things . Mr. Coogan stated they would have to apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for each of those ; the Planning Board does not have that jurisdiction. The clerk pointed out that as soon as they get their application to Mr. Rachun a legal can be done and a public hearing set up to take care of both the Special Permit and the variance . Hearing no further business Mr. Hammond moved, seconded by Mr. Porter to adjourn the meeting. Unanimously approved, meeting adjourned at 8 : 00 PM . Respectfully submitted, Marsha L. Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk MLG : mg � . � I r