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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-21 - PB TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD 10/21 /08 Approved 11 /18/08 Present: Chairperson Ken Zeserson, Planning Board Members : Stan Beames, David Means, Rebecca Schneider, Deputy Supervisor Dick Coogan Absent: Rod Porter, John Wertis, Rod Hawkes • Mr. Zeserson noted the time of the meeting was to start at 7 : 30 however Ms . Schneider had not arrived and they would not have a quorum without her. He contacted Ms. Schneider via telephone and was informed she was running late but was on her way. Ms. Schneider arrived at 7 : 50 pm . Mr. Zeserson stated the first item he would like to discuss is presenting the previously discussed conservation district as an overlay district. He continued the presentation by stating : • They have the people on the Board that have worked with this already, David Means has informed them he will not returning at the end of his term. They have Mr. Means, Mr. Wertis and Mr. Porter that are viable forces on this committee. They will have to replace Mr. Means at the very least thus he would like to get this done while these members are onboard. He will be contacting Mr. Porter regarding his involvement with the Board. The idea to use the environmental district and conservations district as designated in the Comprehensive Plan would serve as the basic boundaries for the overlay. They need to determine the purpose, is it views, watershed, etc . The next step is to have to have a meeting with the public to essentially sell the plan. They can layout what they want to do , why they want to do it, the county assessor' s office could be on hand to answer tax questions, the cooperative extension people or Rebecca could present scientific data. Then they would ask the public for questions and concerns . Hopefully they would have 51 % of the public supportive of the plan. Ms. Schneider stated she has some supporting information. The DEC Commissioner, Peter Grannis presented a flood summit dealing with flood issues across NYS . One of the main topics is the change in court litigation about issues associated with storm water, flooding and erosion. They are calling it no adverse impact, it is also called trespass of common law, essentially if a development goes in that causes erosion, sediment or flooding on adjacent property they are ruling in favor of the plaintiff, they can prove it was the result of the developer. In addition, they are suing the Town Board ' s personally. They are viewing it is the job of Town and Planning Board ' s to prevent damage to other property. Even if it is not in their zoning they are liable for having allowed the permit to go through. Mr. Zeserson asked how this would apply to the Kehoe property. Ms. Schneider stated it is not the law but there is a shift in this view. Mr. Zeserson asked Ms. Schneider to draft this so they could circulate this information to the Town Board. Ms. Schneider stated she would do this she has already done this for another project and would look at that document. Mr. Zeserson stated this is information that is important to have especially when presenting to the public and the Town Board. Mr. Coogan stated when they started Water District 3 , it took them 4 years . They went out with 20 volunteers canvassing the entire area to obtain their concerns . They came Planning Board 2 10/21 /2008 back and did a ,series of meetings to address their concerns. They may have the public raise their hands and say they have been waiting for this for years . They will have to address items like I was saving this for my retirement, they will have people concerned with assessments . Mr. Zeserson stated that is why they would have experts in the room to address this. Mr. Coogan stated the person who has 10 acres that wanted to split into 5 lots when he retired under this plan they cannot. Mr. Zeserson stated these are questions they would be obtaining. Mr. Kerness stated it is a waste of time it they cannot answer the questions that evening. Mr. Coogan stated it would advantageous to engage the public from the beginning. This would be an informational gathering session. If they can alleviate some questions that evening they will, otherwise they will compile the concerns to be reviewed, dealt with and presented in the plan. Mr. Kerness stated he understands that however why have a meeting that you are not equipped to answer. Mr. Coogan stated he appreciated that however this would be gathering concerns . The assessment office will tell you the property will not increase in assessment. However, as the lots become more scarce they will increase in price which ultimately will increase the value thus your assessment on your property. Some people do not view this as an advantage others do . Ms. Schneider asked if this Board could meet with a representative from the assessor' s office prior to the meeting. 1 Mr. Zeserson stated that would be a good idea. People will view the increase as an advantage or a; disadvantage but would like to move ahead with this . Ms . Schneiders agreed and stated she is very familiar with this type of project and will do whatever she can. She informed Mr. Means she was sorry to hear he was leaving the Board as he has been a great deal of help with the projects. Mr. Means stated he has other obligations that are making it difficult to juggle this Board and feels he needs to leave. He stated he is supportive of this project and hoped to see it completed. Mr. Zeserson stated the minutes from September 16th needed to be approved. Mr. Means MADE the MOTION to APPROVE the minutes as presented for September 16, 2008 ; Ms . Schneider SECONDED the MOTION to APPROVE, the members voted all in favor. The next meeting will be held November 18 , 2008 at 7 : 30 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Secretary r