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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-11-LZ TOWN OF ULYSSES LAKEFRONT ZONING COMMITTEE 02/11 //10 Approved 02/24/10 NOTE : The audio version of this meeting is on tape available for review at Ulysses Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY. Present: Chairperson- Don Smith, Board Members : Terry Cool, Rod Hawkes, David Kerness, George Tselekis, John Wertis, Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun Excused : N/A Absent : Krys Call Introductions Mr. Smith started the meeting at 7 : 00 pm . He introduced himself and stated he is a business consultant thus will be running the meeting from a business standpoint. He has never chaired a committee or participated with a committee such as this . He has never used the Roberts Rules of Order and does believe it will assist them in their goal. He appreciates the individuals that have and would appreciate their input into procedures etc . He asked the other members to introduce themselves . The other members introduced themselves . 2 . Your Responsibilities Mr. Smith stated there are several issues he would like to address : 1 . Attendance is very important. When one is not here they miss material and need the time to catch up, it is frustrating for the other members . He realizes people cannot be at every meeting however it is important. 2 . Homework-Don will maintain the document with changes on a regular basis . These will be sent to the members via email . He stated it is great all the members have email . Ms. Carlisle Peck advised the members they could correspond via email . They do have to be careful NOT to make decisions via email as this could be viewed as a public meeting. This is a violation of Town Code and could void the work done . 3 . Be fair, be respectful-one subject discussed at a time . 4. Robin will be maintaining minutes and sent via email. The members agreed the working meeting did not need to be done verbatim, a summary of discussion, with the resolutions would suffice . 5 . He expects others to do homework as well, if they bring up a question it would be appreciated if that member takes the responsibility to research and present data found. They already have several issues he would like to have a person take responsibility for e . g. how to apply to NYS for jurisdiction of the lake. 3 . Primary Objectives Mr. Kerness stated he would like to make a motion before the meeting goes to much farther. He stated he would like to modify one of the objectives . Mr. Kerness MADE the MOTION, Mr. Smith SECONDED the MOTION Delete septic testing from the Lakefront objective . This should be a town wide objective not just specific to the lakefront area. The vote on the MOTION is as follows : Lakefront Zoning Meeting 2 02/ 11 /2010 Mr. Cool Aye Mr. Hawkes Aye Mr. Kerness Aye Mr. Smith Aye Mr. Tselekis Aye Mr. Wertis Aye MOTION passed unanimously 4 . Key Elements of meeting procedures Mr. Smith discussed and complimented Mr. Rachun for his work on the draft. He felt they were very close, the other members agreed and stated they were very pleased with the preparation work Mr. Smith and Mr. Rachun did for this meeting. He reviewed the procedures he outlined in the agenda. He stated he views this as a team vs . a committee . Quorum for this committee would be 4 . For a motion to pass they have to have 4 votes in favor. 5 . Potential Assignments He reviewed the needed assignment from the agenda. 6 . Draft zoning document Mr. Smith stated he would like to start reviewing the draft from Section 1 . 4 . A discussion of why he would like to go to Design Standards was held. Mr. Smith MADE the MOTION, Mr. Kerness SECONDED the MOTION Initiate review of draft Lakefront Zoning document from Section 1 .4 . The vote on the MOTION is as follows : Mr. Cool Aye Mr. Hawkes Aye Mr. Kerness Aye Mr. Smith Aye Mr. Tselekis Aye Mr. Wertis Nay MOTION passed. A discussion concluded with a list of questions, items to be clarified by Mr. Rachun. Ms Carlisle Peck will prepare a running list to be given to Mr. Rachun. The members held a discussion on regarding boat hoists, boat lifts . The requirement to regulate pitch of the roof on these structures. Concern that with no pitch outlined an individual could have a pitch that would allow a boat to utilize the structure. Yet still resemble walls and block neighbors view. Mr. Kerness MADE the MOTION, Mr. Wertis SECONDED the MOTION Pitch language should be added to the draft from the Town of Ithaca conservation zone. The vote on the MOTION is as follows : Mr. Cool Aye Mr. Hawkes Aye Mr. Kerness Aye Lakefront Zoning Meeting 3 • 02/ 11 /2010 Mr. Smith Aye Mr. Tselekis Nay Mr. Wertis Aye MOTION passed. 7 . Close meeting The decision to continue until 9 : 00 pm at the meetings was held. The members agreed two hours was a suitable time to get work done. The decision to hold the meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month was discussed. The members agreed this would suffice. The Legal Notice can be continuing and thus alleviates posting each meeting. If they choose not to hold a meeting they can cancel that date. The next meeting will be held February 24th at 7 : 00 pm. Ms . Carlisle Peck will contact Marsha Georgia to get the Legal Notice done. List of Items for Alex to review/advise for next meeting- a. Site Plan Review-if all are sent to the Planning Board what would this number be? b . Clarify good engineering-what is the definition of this, specifics? c . Riparian rights-landowner rights clarification d . Waterward encroachment-what does this mean e. Discretion CEO-plans approved by a licensed engineer or architect f. When will design standards update be ready for review? The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 04 pm. Respectfully submitted, Robin Carlisle Peck Secretary