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PUBLIC HEARING // SPECIAL TOWN BOARD
JANUARY 6, 2004
PRESENT : Supervisor Douglas Austic ; Councilpeople Lee Scott, Roxanne Marino,
- Don Ellis and Robert Weatherby; Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun and Marsha L.
Georgia, Town Clerk.
Others Present : Mr. And Mrs . Robert Brown, Richard Coogan, Planning Board
Chairman, Bruce Fellows, Christopher and Pamela Carey, John and Martha Ullberg.
Proof of Notice having been furnished, Supervisor Austic called the Public Hearing on
the application from Robert Brown of Flo-Tech for a Planned Development District to
order at 7 : 00 PM .
Supervisor Austic explained the application briefly. Mr. Brown has purchased property
on Halseyville Road where he wishes to move his current business (Flo-Tech) located at
the Maguire property on Trumansburg Road. The proposal is to create a PDD of three
(3) acres, which would include a new facility, and the renovation of the existing barn on
the property. Under Town Law the Town Board has the authority to create PDD for
activities, which they feel, are appropriate for the community taking into the character of
the neighborhood and the concerns of the neighbors .
Mr. Austic asked if anyone had any questions for Mr. Brown.
Martha Ullberg of 8 South Street asked what Flo-Tech does?
Mr. Brown stated that the sole activity is the manufacture of prosthetic devices . Raw
materials are received approximately once a week by tractor-trailer. Clients are fitted at
the hospital or doctor' s office and the finished device delivered to them. There are
usually 6-8 employees, with a maximum of 10 . There are no plans to increase this
number.
Christopher Carey of 2037 Trumansburg Road stated that he is directly across the street
and was concerned about noise, light and traffic .
Mr. Brown stated that the employees (6- 8) cars would be parked behind the barn, one
truck twice a day, UPS , trash removal weekly and once a month a 18 wheel tractor-trailer
brings materials and/or picks up the materials to be recycled. The hours of operation are
Sam till 6 : 30pm, but there are a couple of workers who work part-time and may stay
later. Everything is self-contained within the building, very little noise. The operation is
quiet enough that the offices are not enclosed from the manufacturing operation. The
Brown ' s invited anyone to stop in and visit the operation .
The lighting proposed is a 100-watt "wall pack" light that will be installed on each side or
end of the building. In addition, a typical halogen night- light may be installed on the
backside of the existing barn for security purposes . No light will be installed at a height
above the roofline of the existing building.
It was asked what the current zoning was in this location . Mr. Austic replied that in
today' s zoning there are two districts — Business and Agricultural/Residential, this area is
zoned Agricultural/ Residential .
Mr. Austic asked for additional comments from the public .
Bruce Fellows of 7221 Halseyville Road stated that he feels this is a great thing and that
we need more business in the area and he is all behind it .
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Mr. Carey stated that he is hoping that it will not change things in the community with
additional traffic etc.
Mr. Ullberg asked what would happen if the Flo-Tech business changed hands or the
business changed — would it still be zoned to have a business .
Mr. Austic explained that is the advantage of a PDD versus changing the Zone. Any
changes in the use or any changes or any kind would have to come back to the Town
Board requesting an amendment to the PDD .
Martha Ullberg asked about the maintenance of the existing bar.
Mr. Brown stated that it does have some rot that needs fixing. The intended use for the
barn is to store the materials that will be picked up for recycling every three to six
months. The exterior will be the same as the exterior of the new building. The drive way
and parking are to be improved with gravel, no asphalt paving is proposed.
There was a general consensus that it would be nice if the barn could be renovated but
left to look as close to what it is today instead of the metal siding that is purposed.
Mr. Austic stated that the file is available for anyone to review and the Brown' s
welcomes any visits .
Hearing no further comments or questions Mr. Scott moved, seconded by Mr. Ellis to
close the Public Hearing. Unanimously approved. Public Hearing closed at 7 : 19 PM.
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
Mr. Austic opened a Special Town Board Meeting to review Part 1 — Projected
Information of the SEQR application filled out by the applicants consulting engineer.
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEAR
After review Supervisor Austic opened up the Public Hearing (7 : 37 PM) on any
comments of the application of SEQR Part 1 .
Mr. Carey asked about the driveway.
Mr. Austic stated that there was concern about the driveway. Tompkins County Highway
Superintendent and County Engineer were notified of this concern. They have visited the
site and have placed markers where they recommend the driveway to be placed.
Hearing no further comments and or questions Mr. Weatherby moved seconded by Mr.
Scott to close the Public Hearing on SEQR Review. Unanimously approved. Closed at
7 :40 PM.
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
Part 2 — Projects Impacts and Their Magnitude
The Town Board reviewed and filled out Part 2 as follows :
1 . Will the proposed Action result in a physical change to. the project site?
Yes i
The following were all checked as "No"
• Any construction on slopes of 15 % or greater., ( 15 foot rise per 100 foot
of length) , or where the general slopes in the _project area exceed 10%.
• Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than 3 feet.
• Construction of paved parking area for 1 ,000 or more vehicles .
• Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within 3 feet
of existing ground surface .
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• Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve more than
one phase or stage .
• Construction or expansion of a sanitary landfill .
• Construction in a designated floodway.
• Other impacts .
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 no-protected existing or new body of water?
No .
5 . Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity?
No .
6 . Will Propose 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 .
10. Will Proposed Action affect agricultural resources?
Yes
• The Proposed Action would irreversibly convert more than 10
acres of agricultural land or, if located in an Agricultural District,
more than 2 . 5 acres of agricultural land.
o Small to moderate Impact
11 . Will Proposed Action affect aesthetic resources?
Yes
• Other impacts
Small to moderate impact — proposed renovations will
change general appearance of the existing barn — Can be
mitigated by project change .
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
6NYCRR617 . 14 (g)?
No
15 . Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems?
Yes
• Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or goods
— Small to Moderate
16 . Will Proposed Action affect community' s sources of fuel or energy supply?
No .
17 . Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the
Proposed Action?
No
• Will review after visit to site
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 environment impacts?
No .
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Mr. Austic stated that this finishes the review — written comments can be made up to ten
days . The Town Board will set a date to take action on the application after the ten days .
Hearing no further business Mr. Weatherby moved, seconded by Mr. Scott to adjourn the
meeting. Unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8 : 20P.M .
Respectfully submitted,
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Marsha L. Georgia
Ulysses Town Clerk
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