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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-10 - PB TOWN OF ULYSSES Planning Board 10 June 2004 Board Members Present: John Wertis (Chair), Margot Chiuten, Rodney Porter, Rose Hilbert, and Lorren Hammond (Unexcused absence David Tyler) Also present : Roxanne Marino Mr. Wertis asked that the meeting start before at 7 : 35 prior to having a full quorum . Within a few minutes two more board members arrived and the meeting was officially opened at 7 : 38PM. Mr. Wertis asked each member of the Planning Board, the Town Board liaison, and the recording secretary to introduce ourselves giving name, where we lived, what we did for a living, educational background, and why we are involved in Ulysses government. Everyone present talked about who he or she was and why he or she became involved with the Planning Board. Second item on Mr. Wertis ' agenda was to outline a scope of what direction the Planning board could take. Mr. Wertis commented that he would like to see the Planning Board initiate more proactive endeavors then merely being a body that waits to rule on site plans, sub-divisions, and cell towers . Such a change in focus would require a larger time commitment from board members and Mr. Wertis asked if the board felt that this was a the direction the Board wished to move. Mr. Hammond commented that he felt the Planning Board needed a fresh perspective and a self-starter and that he liked the direction proposed by Mr. Wertis . Mr. Hammond thought the board should define what should be done with no preconceived notions . No response was elicited on additional time commitment. Mr. Wertis said that one area would be to update the Town ' s Comprehensive Plan and that could be a project for the Planning Board . Ms. Marino pointed out that the Plan calls for a review/revision in 2004 (the 1999 plan had a five year review as a stipulation) . Ms . Marino said that she would like the Planning Board to appoint a committee to work on revising the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hammond stated that he felt the new zoning ordinance should be passed prior to any work on revising the Comprehensive Plan. Ms . Marino said that work could begin now because there were a lot of areas that needed defining, such as rural character and open space. Mr. Coogan presented the rough flow chart for site plan review and stated that it is up to the Planning Board to establish procedures within the guidelines established by State law. He said that he would be willing to incorporate the Board ' s procedures as they are defined. Mr. Wertis presented information on using a bright sign to notify people of Planning Board action on a specific property. Mr. Wertis had contacted Town of Ithaca planning staff to find out how it was handled there. Mr. Hammond requested that the discussion on signage be tabled for action at the next meeting. Members present felt that tabling the discussion made sense at this time. Ms. Marino updated the Planning Board on Town Board issues and said that she would like to see the Planning Board involved in working with the Genesee Finger Lakes Group that is working on local stormwater laws . She did say that the plan was for six or seven 60 to 90 minute meetings that would be in addition to any other Planning Board work. Planning Board Meeting 2 06/ 10/2004 . Mr. Wertis volunteered to explore this based on his interest and past experience as stormwater coordinator in the Town of Elmira. Ms . Marino then provided an update on the zoning ordinance saying the Town Board passed a motion by a 3 to 2 vote to make the Al district lot sizes 400-foot frontage without a minimum acreage. She said that the proportional frontage had many issues that needed to be worked out and that the Town Board had made as part of the motion to revisit the issue of proportional frontage in October. Mr. Hammond asked what happened to 500 feet and three acres . Ms . Marino said that the Town Board did not feel that that proposal was formally adopted. Ms. Hilbert asked if the Planning Board should issue a new motion. She felt that there should be a More restricted measure in place until the proportional method was worked out to curtail development in the Al . . Mr. Hammond agreed saying that a more restrictive law now would make proportional scheme more palatable later. Ms . Hilbert stated that the Comprehensive Plan wants less development. Mr. Wertis moved, seconded by Mr. Hammond. BE IT RESOLVED the Planning Board reiterates its support for the "30/70" frontage requirement . The Planning Board is disappointed that this concept could not be moved forward at this time and that it is not included in the proposed draft Zoning Ordinance. As an interim measure, the Planning Board would like to see increased protection for frontage from the proposed 400 feet until proportional frontage can be enacted. Mr. Wertis (Chair) aye Mr. Hammond aye Ms. Hilbert aye Mr. Porter aye Ms . Chiuten abstained Approved. Respectfully submitted, Richard Coogan Temporary Secretary, Ulysses Planning Board