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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-18 - PB TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD 07/18/06 APPROVED 09/19/06 Present: Chairperson Margot Chiuten, Planning Board Members : David Means, Darien Simon, and John Wertis, Ken Zeserson, Deputy Supervisor Dick Coogan Excused : Rod Porter, Rebecca Schneider A quorum is present at the meeting; the meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 pm by Ms . Chiuten. Minutes : The minutes of the June 20, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Means made the MOTION to accept the minutes with corrections submitted by Mr. Wertis and Ms Chiuten; Mr. Wertis SECONDED the motion. All members voted UNANIMOUSLY, minutes approved. Ms . Chiuten stated there were several revisions to be reviewed, a list of zoning ordinance corrections, the Site Plan process revisions, and Subdivision revisions . The decision to review the zoning ordinance changes as submitted by Mr. Rachun was made by the members. Article IV-Definitions Campgrounds-brief discussion led to agreement in making this change due to the rational . Cottage Industry-Mr. Means stated he had concerns this might limit the type of business Acorn Designs currently has . A review of the changes reflected that this in fact would not affect this type of business . Home Occupation-reviewed and in agreement with the change . Sign, freestanding- Article III Administration Site Plan Review-the decision to review this in the detailed packet of information provided at a later date was made. The joint conference was discussed briefly and members felt it would eliminate the need for additional information being requested . Districts Al -Section 5.5-Permitted Uses Section 5.5 Uses Allowed by Special Permit by the Town Board Section 5. 7 Lot area and Yard Requirements The above were reviewed with approval for the changes with the rationale submitted. A2-Permitted Uses Section 6.2 Permitted Uses A discussion determined the members would like clarification as to the rationale, the number of events that created this change, the question if the Board could limit events that may threaten the livelihood of the fairgrounds was brought up . A specific incident was mentioned that it disrupted a soccer game on Saturday. There is some language that could be inserted limiting the decibels during specific hours . The concern that this was being determined on a single event was discussed; additional information to be requested- who complained, number of events, who can get permits for special events . R1 -Section 7.5 Uses Allowed By Special Permit Section 7. 6 Lot Area and Yard Requirements Added Requirement in Section 7. 6 Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale . Article X-MHP Manufactured Home Park District Section 10.2 Permitted Uses Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale. Planning Board 2 07/ 18/2006 Article XIII-Section 13. 2 Permitted Uses This issue came across the table with the Kinney Drugs project, the ordinance lists the maximum of 3 ,000 square feet the amount was discussed and the amount of 12 ,000 based on the size allowance for Kinney was agreed and approved by the Board . The question of adding 1 and 2 family dwellings and multiple dwellings was discussed. The decision to approve this addition was made. In addition to amending the B1 district, the decision to include the wording for allowable signs for home occupation was made. Article XVII-Design Standards Section 17.3 Standards for Parking in all Districts (17.3 . 1 ) A discussion regarding this issue determined additional information is needed, based upon that fact that if there is no minimum parking requirement -could a business come in and have no parking thus using up other businesses parking spaces, or creating other problems if this is in place . Ms . Simon agreed to review other ordinances to see how this is dealt with. Section 17.4 Standards for Signs 17.4.4 Signs in R1 ,R2, RM and MHP Districts, add Al to this section. 17.4.5 Signs in Al , B1 , and IL Districts, omit Al District Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale to amend the Al district sign ordinance. In addition to amending the Al district, the decision to include the wording for allowable signs for home occupation was made. A discussion regarding section 3 regarding the size maximum ensued with the proposed changes a. Eliminate the 10% of the area of the building alternative listed in the various sign allowances . b . The maximum height allowance for signs is 15 feet. c. The maximum square feet of all signs will not exceed 64 square feet with a maximum of two signs one of which can be freestanding. d. The decision that both sides of the sign should be considered for maximum square feet was made . Section 17.5 Standards for Outdoor Lighting Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale. Section 17.8 Standards for Animals in Residential Areas Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale. Section 17.9. 1 (New) Campgrounds, Overnight A discussion concerning what the meaning of this was, it was decided they would like to have clarification as to the rationale for this . Adopt the UNA's and CEA' s Items were reviewed with approval with submitted rationale . Ms . Chiuten asked if the resolution should be sent to Mr. Rachun; the members decided to have it typed and they will meet on August 1st to finalize for presentation to the Town Board on August 8th Ms Chiuten adjourned the meeting at 9 : 17pm. . Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Secretary 09/ 19/06