HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-17-PB TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
08/17/11
APPROVED 09/13/11
Present : Chairperson-Ken Zeserson, Members- Sarah Adams, Rod Hawkes, John Wertis,
Peter Fry (Arrived late) Code Enforcement Officer Alex Rachun, Environmental Planner
Darby Kiley
Excused : Rebecca Schneider, Stan Beames
Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 05pm he asked the attendees to introduce
themselves to one another, the introductions were done . He stated the first order of
business is a Site Plan Review for Linda Stoner the property is located on the corner of
Jacksonville Road and Perry City Road . They would like to divide the property into two
additional lots with homes to be built on each. He asked Ms . Stoner to present the
project.
Ms . Stoner stated she had the property listed for sale. The individual who is interested in
purchasing the property is a contractor who would like to divide the lot and build a home
on each lot. She had presented this as a subdivision however with the extra division this
is now a Minor subdivision which has to be reviewed by this Board.
Mr. Wertis stated in support of Ms Schneider he is concerned with creating two
additional impervious lots in this area. What are the stormwater plans for these lots as
well as the topo for these lots?
Ms Stoner stated the area is relatively flat. She is more than happy to extend the Board ' s
concern for effective stormwater management on these lots . The contractor is Carl Lupo
he has stated he would be building homes that are very nice but not priced high. He is
building houses on Falls Road, he has stated the houses on these lots would not be as
detailed but would have nice porches and would be similar to the homes in this area.
The members asked for clarification as to the property location, types of homes in this
area, Ms . Stoner informed the Board the contractor stated this is one of the few parcels
left for development along Perry City Road . The Honey Bee Lane subdivision is not far
• from this location.
Mr. Zeserson asked the members if they had any questions . No member offered any
additional comments/questions .
Mr. Zeserson MADE the MOTION, Mr. Wertis SECONDED the MOTION.
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has reviewed the Site Plan Application for
Linda Stoner, Tax Parcel 26-3 -9 .
Therefore be it resolved, the Town of Ulysses approves the subdivision as presented by
Linda Storer for Tax Parcel 26-3 -9 .
The vote was taken, ALL IN FAVOR, Site Plan approved.
Mr. Rachun informed Ms Stoner he would need the Mylar for this project he also
informed Mr. Zeserson he would need to come in and sign the sheet for this project. Both
affirmed they would be into see Mr. Rachun.
Mr. Zeserson stated the next order of business is the Koski subdivision. This has been an
ongoing process, this Board reviewed this several months ago and it was sent back for
revisions to the map . There have been two meetings that Larry Reverby, Alex and he
have attended. This is a friendly application that has gone through many revisions . The
family was left this parcel which needs to be divided by the siblings as part of the estate.
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It is a major subdivision but there is no intent to develop with road, lights etc . Thus the
onerous task a major subdivision would involve should not be warranted in this case.
In order to get to this stage, the Koski ' s and their attorney are requesting 3 variances .
They are on the agenda for these variances at tonight ' s meeting. They are asking for
Parcel A for road frontage, Parcel B has a shed in the pole of the flag lot, and Parcel D is
substandard for road frontage .
Mr. Rachun discussed the setbacks, he also stated after many attempts to reconfigure
these lots this was the least amount of variances, right of ways, easements they could
come up with . Parcel A was questioned as a flag lot. The house does not sit back thus it is
not considered a flag lot. The members continued to review the maps and were provided
feedback from. Mr. Rachun and Ms Riley. The will, shall and should listed in the Major
subdivision regulations were discussed. Again, this type of major subdivision exemplifies
the need to have discretionary ability in reference to these types of subdivision. A public
hearing is a requirement. They have 60 days after the public hearing to make a decision.
The neighbors are all notified thus they would have an opportunity to obtain feedback for
consideration .
The question of what would happen if a parcel is sold in 5 years . Would they be able to
obtain a variance to divide again for development? It would continue to be a major
subdivision. These would all be theoretical items to happen. But if in the future could
they divide any of these parcels . It is noted that these would also be in the Conservation
Zone, thus 5 acre parcels would be required. A public hearing is a necessity for this
project. The discussion led to the realization they would not have quorum at the
September 7th meeting. The members chose to meet and hold a public hearing on
September 13th. It was noted they would also be reviewing the Margaret Smith
Subdivision.
Mr. Zeserson MADE the MOTION, Mr. Hawkes SECONDED the MOTION.
Whereas, the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has reviewed the Site Plan for the Koski
Subdivision, and
Therefore be it resolved the Board will hold a Public Hearing for the Koski Subdivision
on September 13th pending approval of the variances .
The vote was taken, ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION APPROVED
Ms . Adams stated if the software company comes back, she would like to look at this as
an example of the OTMU they had been working on . It would give this Board a case to
run through the zoning. Mr. Hawkes stated he had been running this through the back of
his mind as well . Mr. Wertis stated for clarification they would regulate using the current
zone then hypothetically run it through the OTMU zone.
Ms. Kiley questioned the OTMU zone. The zoning was described and the process and
where the process has been left were discussed . The members agreed reviewing this using
the OTMU zoning as hypothetical would be a good idea. The members continued the
discussion about this project . The heavy industries banned but allow light industries,
where the zone would be off Route 96 . This Board was supportive of this zone but it was
tabled by the Town Board . They would like to resume work on this .
Mr. Hawkes stated Ms . Carlisle Peck asked him to submit the minutes for approval from
the July 13th meeting The members stated they had not seen them. Did they have to address
this tonight, it was noted that Ms . Carlisle Peck had been given a hard time regarding not
distributing the minutes prior to this thus had asked these be reviewed for approval . The
members agreed to table the minutes until the next meeting.
Mr. Zeserson stated there has been a concern regarding posting of the signs for public
hearing. It had been brought up this is a procedure however it had not been done for
several times . He stated he had spoken with Robin regarding this process and she stated
the Town had not been doing it for quite awhile. She informed him it the Town does the
legal and the listing in the paper is good enough. Mr. Wertis stated this is Robin ' s
responsibility. He does not know why Mr. Rachun does not do it. It is simply a matter of
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running out to the site and posting the sign. Ms Adams and Mr. Wertis both stated this is
part of the zoning thus just listing it in the paper is not good enough. Most people do the
ads and it should be done. Mr. Zeserson will address this item with the individuals .
The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 45pm .
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Secretary
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