HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-09 - TB TOWN OF ULYSSES
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
JULY 9, 2009
PRESENT : Supervisor Douglas Austic ; Council David Kerness, Elizabeth Thomas and
Lucia Tyler; Councilman Rod Ferrentino absent ; Town Clerk Marsha L. Georgia; Deputy
Supervisor Richard Coogan ; Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun ; Planning Board
Member Rod Hawkes .
Others present : Scott Sherwood, Owner of Spruce Row Campsites
Supervisor Austic opened the meeting and introduced Mr. Sherwood the owner of the
Spruce Row Campsites .
Mr. Sherwood gave a presentation to those in attendance . Mr. Sherwood said that he is
looking for the zoning change to allow him to place Park Models Trailers and Camping
Cabins in the Campground and also allow commercial sales of both new and used RV"s
and Park Model Trailers . Mr. Sherwood provided a packet of information containing his
presentation, democravic study, a letter from one of the Spruce Row seasonal campers, a
brochure of Spruce Row and one of the directories for Campground owners of New York
State, which is made up of privately owned camp grounds across the state .
After Mr. Sherwood ' s presentation Rod Hawks, Planning Board Member reviewed the
changes that the Planning Board had made to the latest version of the Spruce Row
Development District.
The Town Board reviewed the document presented by the Planning Board and made
some changes and or corrections to read as follows :
SPRUCE ROW DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
16.3 . 1 Development District 1 : Spruce Row Campsite
(Formerly Development District 1 , as amended October 8 , 1991 , June 2009)
16.3 . 1 (a) Allowed uses
The purposes for which the district may be used are as follows :
1 . The site plan as listed on the map dated June 2009 for this district is listed as a legal
and conforming use . Any future buildings, site changes/additions will require compliance
with the Zoning Regulations Section 17 . 9 . 1 Campgrounds- Seasonal .
Site Plan Review shall be required for future buildings , site changes/additions above the
208 sites regulated by Tompkins County Department of Health.
The maximum sites for the Development District shall be 425 .
2 . Campsites .
3 . Living accommodations for campers shall be Tents, Recreational Vehicles,
Recreational Park trailers, or camping cabins intended for transient use.
A Tent shall be defined as a portable shelter, made of fabric, stretched over a supporting
framework of poles with ropes and pegs .
A Recreational Vehicle shall be defined as a vehicle that can only be moved on the
highway without a special permit from the New York State D . O . T, (therefore no wider
than 8 feet)built on a single chassis, mounted on wheels, with gross trailer area not to
exceed 400 square feet in area.
A Recreational Park Trailer shall be defined as a vehicle that can be moved on the
highway with a special permit from the New York State D . O . T (therefore may be wider
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than 8 feet but no more than 12 feet) built on a single chassis, mounted on wheels with
gross trailer area not to exceed 400 square feet in area.
A Camping Cabin shall be defined as a hard sided tent or shelter less than 400 square feet
in an area without plumbing which is on skids or otherwise designed to be readily
moveable .
4 . The campgrounds shall be open for the season camping annually from May 1 through
October 31 . Off-season, no more than 20 percent occupancy of existing sites at any given
time is permitted for temporary camping units . Length of stay is no more than seven (7)
consecutive days during the off-season. (This is designed to accommodate such
recreational activities as hunting, fishing, skiing, etc . ) Snowmobiles will be limited to 4
per site with a maximum of 40 allowed in the campground at any one time .
5 . Commercial sales of Recreational Vehicles, Recreational Park Trailers and Retail Sales
of camping related items shall be an allowed use .
16.3 . 1 (b) District Area Boundaries
The area of said district shall be approximately 83 acres as described on the map dated
June 2009 .
The district boundaries are as follows : All that tract or parcel of land situated in the Town
of Ulysses, County of Tompkins and State of New York, being part of Military Lot 16 in
said Town and bounded and described as follows :
BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Kraft Road approximately 2 ,643 feet from the
west line of Military Lot 16 , thence south parallel to the west line of Military Lot 16
approximately 2 , 061 feet to the south line of Military Lot 16 ; thence west along the said
south line of Military Lot 16 approximately 2 , 643 feet to the west side of said Military
Lot 16 (being the east line of military lot 15 ) ; thence north along the west line of Military
Lot 16 approximately 1 , 188 feet to a point; thence northeasterly along a hedgerow and
woodlot about 528 feet; thence southeasterly along the said hedgerow and woodlot about
462 feet; continuing in a southeasterly direction along the said hedgerow about 792 feet
to a second hedgerow which runs north and south; thence north along said second
hedgerow about 792 feet to a third hedgerow which runs east and west; thence west and
parallel to Kraft Road approximately 88 feet to a point; thence north and perpendicular to
Kraft Road approximately 351 feet to a center line of Kraft Road; thence east along
center line of Kraft Road 1 , 034 feet to the point of beginning.
16.3 . 1 (c) Specifications for Campsites
1 . The number of campsites in the district is not to be more than 425 sites . The sites shall
be a minimum of 30 feet wide and a depth of 50 feet or as directed by NYS DOH .
2 . East of the driveway (to the left as entering the campgrounds) campsite numbers 2 , 4,
6 to 9, 11 , 20, 21 and 20A are to remain as they are . No campsites will be permitted
closer than 275 feet from the center line of Kraft Road. A natural vegetative buffer must
be maintained between the eastern most campsites and the eastern most boundary.
Campsites to remain as they are on the map, no new campsites are to be added within this
area.
3 . Parking: Two hour temporary parking is permitted north of the hedgerow (labeled as
Hedgerow # 1 on the map) for patrons and their guests .
4 . Each campsite shall have a designated area for a campfire that shall be located, cleared
and protected in accordance with recommendations of the Trumansburg Fire Chief All
firewood in the campground to be in compliance with DEC Regulations on transported in
firewood.
5 . The sites as listed in the map dated June 2009 shall be considered legal, and
conforming according to existing zoning regulations . All new and additional campsites
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are required to be in compliance with the Zoning Regulation Section 17 . 9 . 1
Campgrounds- Seasonal
6 . Recreational Park Trailers will be limited to 15 % of existing sites within the district
not to exceed 43 sites . Recreational Park Trailers can be located on sites indicated with an
X on the map dated June 2009 .
7 . Camping Cabins will be limited to 15 % of existing sites within the district not to
exceed 43 sites .
16.3 . 1 (d) Sewage and Garbage Disposal
1 . Sewage and garbage disposal shall meet all requirements of the Tompkins County
Health Department .
2 . Rodent-tight refuse containers shall be provided so that there shall be a minimum of
one container for every four campsites .
3 . There shall be absolutely no dumping of any type of refuses whatsoever in Willow
Creek.
4 . Garbage shall be picked up at least twice per week during the months of June, July and
August, and at least once per week the remainder of the season.
5 . Underground sewage receptacles shall not be allowed within 100 feet of the edge of
Willow Creek-all recreational vehicles within that area must have self-contained sewage
holding tanks .
16.3. 1 (e) Water
1 . Drinking water shall be provided and conform to the standards of the Tompkins
County Health Department .
2 . There shall be no cleaning activities (activities that include soaps , shampoos, or
cleansers) in Willow Creek (e . g. bathing, car washing, and dishwashing) .
16.3 . 1 (f) Maintenance
1 . The entire district shall be kept free and clear of all litter and be maintained in a neat
and orderly manner.
2 . A monthly visual inspection shall be conducted of the sewage holding tanks of all
Recreational Vehicles and Recreational Park Trailers located along and up gradient of
Willow Creek.
3 . Chlorinated water from the swimming pool will not be discharged in excess of 100
gallons in a 24 hour period for maintenance procedures .
16.3 . 1 (g) Signs
One namesake sign or bulletin board not exceeding eighteen ( 18) square feet is allowed.
Said sign shall not be self-illuminating and the bottom of said sign shall not be more than
five (5) feet from the ground.
16.3 . 1 . (h) Commercial Sales
1 . Commercial sales of Recreation Vehicles and Recreational Park Trailers are allowed in
this district. A maximum of 6 units may be displayed in the area (40 ' x 75 ' ) listed on the
map dated June 2009 .
2 . New units are allowed on camping sites for purpose of commercial sales .
3 . Individuals may display their used units for second hand sale on sites within the
district.
4 . The existing retail store for sales of camping related items such as firewood, ice, and
sundry items for the accommodations of the campers and their guests is permitted.
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16.3 . 1 (i) Storage
1 . Storage of recreation vehicles and boats on trailers is allowed, with the provision that
no more than 60 percent of the existing campsites can be used for storage and no more
than one unit per campsite .
2 . In- season storage shall be limited to the campsites themselves or the area designated
on the map June 2009 as offsite storage.
16.3 . 1 (j ) Buffers
All natural buffers are to remain, and in addition :
1 . From the current driveway, east, approximately 40 feet from the centerline of the road
in line with the current tree line, a hedge (indicated as Hedgerow #2 on the map) of
evergreens is to be maintained, using a minimum spacing of 6 feet, with the minimum
size of trees to be planted of 4 feet and with the hedgerow to be two rows of trees deep . If
any trees die, they are to be replaced.
2 . The area along hedgerow # 1 is to be interplanted with evergreen trees and shrubs,
from the entrance road to the west boundary. The purpose is to create a dense visual
barrier to hide vehicles and activities and to provide privacy for regular users and
campers as well as neighbors . Minimum size of plants at planting shall be 4 feet .
3 . All natural covers on the remaining boundaries shall remain and natural growth of said
hedgerows shall be encouraged .
4 . The existing sites along Willow Creek indicated on the map dated June 2009 will be
maintained with a minimum 20 ' wide natural vegetative buffer adjacent to the stream . All
future sites will be in compliance with Zoning Regulation Section 17 . 9 . 1 which states no
campsite, buildings, structures, or parking areas shall be located within one hundred
( 100) feet of a stream edge or any wetland as defined by state or federal law.
16.3 . 1 (k) Mobile Home
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1 . One mobile home, larger than 750 square feet, shall be permitted in the Development
District as indicated on the map dated June 2009 .
2 . The mobile home will be skirted and the hedgerow that now exists shall remain as
screening .
Mr. Rachun suggested that Mr. Sherwood provide a list of all activities that are going on
in the campground. Mr. Sherwood will provide this .
The map also needs to be updated and provided to the Town before a public hearing be
set.
The Board discussed the rescheduling of the public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan.
The date has now be set for August 25th, 2009 at 7PM. Ms . Georgia will check to see if
the fire hall is available for this date and make arrangements for a stenographer.
Hearing no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Marsha L. Georgia
Ulysses Town Clerk
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