HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-16 - PB TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD
10/16/07
APPROVED 11/13/07
Present: Chairperson Ken Zeserson, Planning Board Members : David Kerness,
David Means, Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis , Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun
Excused : Darien Simon, Rod Porter,
Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 pm . He stated they are here to review a
subdivision for Mr. William Holtkamp located on Route 89 .
Mr. Rachun stated the applicant did apply for a building permit, this was granted and
building has started . The applicant was made aware by his financial people he could get
better financing if he subdivided the lot. This is what he is here to do . He has not jumped
the gun and started building without a permit.
Mr. Zeserson verified that he does have a permit, however the permit was issued for
building on his mother' s property. They now want to subdivide so the property is a
separate lot .
Mr. Wertis asked if Mr. Rachun goes below the house off from the driveway is a ditch, he
is not sure if it is buried pipe or open ditch but he questioned if it is draining into the
stream .
Mr. Rachun stated he will check into this , he is not sure . He does know the septic plan is
to drain away from the gorge, he received a Notice of Intent and the applicant is working
with the health department.
Mr. Wertis asked how many construction projects have been in this overlay district in the
past few years .
Mr. Rachun stated he could obtain this information . Mr. Holtkamp has not subdivided
any of his lots . He did own property on the lake side of Route 89 however this was sold
due to increased taxes . He cannot see this family subdividing a lot of this as they have
been in the area for several generations .
Mr. Wertis stated he had gone to the site and there appeared to be stakes for an accessory
building, he questioned if this was part of the permit .
Mr. Rachun stated there was no accessory building in the permit, he will go onsite and
investigate.
Mr. Wertis questioned the stream buffers , if it is 50 feet they are not being met.
Mr. Rachun stated since this is an intermittent stream the buffers would be 25 feet and
this standard has been met.
Mr. Wertis made the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson seconded the motion.
Whereas the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has reviewed the subdivision Tax Parcel
14. -3- 14. 7, Alice Holtkamp, Route 89/Taughannock Blvd. , Town of Ulysses, New York.
Now Therefore be it resolved, the Town of Ulysses Planning Board approves the
subdivision as presented.
Planning Board 2
10/16/2007
The vote on the Holtkamp subdivision was unanimous to approve.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Town adopting UNA ' s (Unique Natural
Areas and CEA ' s (Critical Environmental Areas) it is not part of the revisions as was
indicated in the updates from the Town Board for Zoning changes .
Mr. Zeserson made the MOTION, Ms . Schneider seconded a letter be drafted to the
Town Board stating the Planning Board would like these to be adopted as part of the
Zoning Law. All members voted in favor. Mr. Zeserson will draft an email to the Town
Board .
Mr. Wertis asked for clarification on the Stormwater Position for the Town, he
understands it would be shared .
Mr. Rachun stated they would be sharing a Stormwater Management person with several
municipalities . The merged position would make it more financially feasible as they did
not feel it would be enough work for one person. This merger would allow the
municipalities to have a licensed person on staff for their area. A lot of items are being
worked out between the entities prior to hiring this person.
Mr. Kerness asked about the Mini Golf project.
Mr. Rachun stated it had gone to Sketch Plan conference, the applicant was given a list of
items needed . Once that is complete it would be brought in front of the Planning Board .
It will be treated as a new Development District .
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Secretary
11 /01 /07
TOWN OF ULYSSES
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
BUDGET WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 16 , 2007
Present : Supervisor Douglas Austic ; Town Council Roxanne Marino , Don Ellis, Rod
Ferrentino : Lucia Tyler absent ; Town Clerk Marsha L. Georgia; Deputy Supervisor
Richard Coogan.
The Board reviewed the 2008 Tentative Budget .
* *For the full discussion the tapes are available .
The following were changes done to the tentative budget.
General Fund
Town Board CE A1010 . 4 changed to $ 8500
Printing & Mailings A1670 . 4 changed to 17500
Dog Control needs more discussion
Youth CE A7310 . 4 changed to 55000
General Part Town Funds
General Environ . CE B8011 . 4 changed to 5000
Planning Mngt. CE B8021 . 4 changed to -0-
Stormwater CE B8022 . 4 changed to 5000
* *Make another Transfer to Reserve Account
The Board will continue review at the October 22"d , 2007 meeting at 7 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha L. Georgia
Ulysses Town Clerk
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