HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-01-PB TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD
09/01 /10
APPROVED 06/08/11
Present : Chairperson-Ken Zeserson, Board Members : Stan Beames,
Rod Hawkes, Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis, Town Board Member David Kerness,
Excused : Rod Porter, Rick Rainey
Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 6 : 59pm . He stated they have a Simple
Subdivision to review due to being located on Route 96 . He noted the members had
received copies of the subdivision .
Mr. Rachun described the division of properties . It is being purchased by the owner of
"Brownies Produce Stand". The property is being sold by Estate of Betty Berggren. The
new lots would all be in compliance and are legal , conforming lots per current zoning.
Mr. Zeserson asked if the members had any questions or concerns . The members stated
they did not see any issue with the subdivision.
Mr. Zeserson MADE the MOTION, Mr. Wertis SECONDED the MOTION to approve
the subdivision as presented. THE VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS , MOTION APPROVED .
Mr. Wertis stated he would like to request the meetings return to one a month. In addition
he was unsure why the meetings moved to Wednesday but would prefer Tuesday.
Mr. Zeserson stated the Board had decided on Wednesday and a vote was taken due to
Mr. Rachun being unavailable, he agreed with the one meeting a month due to the
Conservation Zone being worked on meeting more frequently was required . A discussion
concluded with scheduling the 3rd Wednesday at 7 : 00 pm as a regular Planning Board
meeting and the 1St Wednesday as a Working Planning Board meeting. This would not
require new legal notices being issued as well as this information is posted on the Town
Website for meeting times . The members agreed with this .
Mr. Rachun stated a discussion between Town Supervisor, Planning Chairperson, Town
Liaison and himself indicated areas the Board may be charged with working on. The
particulars included mapping for the Town to reflect Comprehensive Plan. The zoning is
not reflecting the Comprehensive Plan as well as subdivision regulations that need to be
reviewed. The members stated they would be agreeable to this but would like to have a
directive in writing. In addition, it would be helpful to have all of the maps in the same
dimensions. They would need maps from the County as well as Bergmann, Mr. Rachun
stated he would try to get these documents.
Ms . Schneider stated she is concerned regarding Ms . Marino ' s frustration with how her
position here is going. Roxanne is feeling overwhelmed and not getting the cooperation
she needs from other members/staff.
A lengthy conversation was held, the members indicated this Board would be willing to
assist her and express this message to her. This Board works very hard and they care very
much about the Town. They would like to encourage all to work together for the benefit
of the Town and the residents. The members agreed this would be a good message and
would like to meet with Roxanne at a future meeting to discuss further.
The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 45pm .
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Secretary