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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-17-PB FINAL TOWN OF ULYSSES PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 07/17/12 Present: Chairperson Ken Zeserson, Members- Stan Beames , Rod Hawkes , Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis, Environmental Planner Darby Kiley Excused : Sarah Adams, Peter Fry Applicant: Frank Araneo Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 6 : 57pm . He stated they have a subdivision for the Thompson Family property that is on a major road . He noted that Stick and Stone Farm currently rent the property, he asked Mr. Araneo to present the project. Mr. Araneo stated he has spoken to the Thompson ' s the property is being rented to Stick and Stone Farm, however they are in agreement with Thompson ' s to purchase the property. He is originally from New York City, now Cayuga Heights, and is looking for a place to do farming . Mr. Hawkes asked if there was any hope of saving the barns on the property. Mr. Araneo stated he would like to but cannot say for sure at this point in time . They are looking for a residential place to do home farming . Mr. Wertis made the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson SECONDED the MOTION as follows : WHEREAS , the Town of Ulysses adopted zoning regulations in Local Law Nov 4, 2007 includes Article XVIII — Land Subdivision Regulations, Section 18 . 3 establishing criteria for Subdivision Procedures, and WHEREAS , the Applicant, Frank Araneo, Agent for Thompson Family Farm, LLC , submitted the required documents, and paid the fees for a Simple Subdivision on Perry City Rd, WHEREAS , the proposed Subdivision, for Thompson Family Farm, LLC/Frank Araneo , located on the Northwest Corner of Perry City Krums Corners Roads, Tax Parcel Number 26 . -2- 10 . 1 , Al -Agricultural District, and the proposed use and lot requirements for this project constitute a legal and conforming use as set forth in the Zoning Law, WHEREAS , the Planning Board met on July 17, 2012 and chose to waive a Public Hearing, and WHEREAS , the Town of Ulysses Planning Board has given due consideration to all information and comments in conducting the Subdivision Review, now THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves the Simple Subdivision for Thompson Family Farm LLC/Frank Araneo , as shown on the map entitled, "Survey Map Showing a Portion of Lands of Thompson Family Farm, LLC , Military Lot 23 , Town of Ulysses, County of Tompkins, State of New York, Portion of Tax Map No . 26 . -2 - 10 . 1 , " by Michael J. Reagan, Professional Land Surveyor, dated June 19, 2012 . The vote was taken : Mr. Beames AYE Mr. Hawkes AYE Ms . Schneider AYE Mr. Wertis AYE Planning Board Mtg . 2 07/17/2012 Mr. Zeserson AYE Unanimous decision, motion approved. Mr. Zeserson stated the minutes from 05/ 15/ 12 and 06/ 19/ 12 had been distributed and needed to be approved . Mr. Wertis made the MOTION to approve with edits the 05/ 15/ 12 minutes and approved the 06/ 19/ 12 minutes . Mr. Zeserson seconded the MOTION . The vote was taken : Mr. Beames AYE Mr. Hawkes AYE Ms . Schneider Abstained Mr. Wertis AYE Mr. Zeserson AYE Motion passed, minutes approved . Ms . Kiley stated the next item on the agenda is the continued review of revisions to Article III-"Administration," Town of Ulysses Zoning Law . This board had started discussing changes at the June 19th meeting, and she prepared the revisions from that discussion in the document to be reviewed this evening . The group discussed at length with the following items being of concern . The current zoning does not allow for small changes, administrative vs . substantive . Amending the zoning should not be so difficult. A list of changes needs to be pulled together to have the corrections made . The Town Board should be able to do this without a difficult process . What would be the process and legal ramifications of allowing this, Mariette should be consulted about this . The zoning does not match the Comprehensive Plan. This was one of the main reasons for development of the Conservation and Lakeshore Zones . What is the status of the two zones that were reviewed and given back to the Town Board? The use of Development Districts, new laws, e . g . drilling, has been utilized to change the zoning in the past. Ms . Kiley will discuss the issues with Mariette and report back to the board. Ms . Kiley presented having alternates for the Planning and Zoning Board ' s . The advantage of having a person ready to step into a vacant role due to health or personal obligations was discussed . This board has really not had a problem achieving quorum thus is it necessary however the Zoning Board has had issues . The discussion appreciated the concept but concern as to who would want to do this, they would attend but not have a vote unless necessary . The chairperson would designate at the beginning of the meeting if the alternate would be called upon to vote. Mr. Zeserson made the MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wertis to accept the wording related to Section 3 . 1 . 1 on page 4 of document presented by Ms . Kiley regarding appointing two alternates to the Planning and Zoning Boards . The vote was taken : Mr. Beames AYE Mr. Hawkes AYE Ms . Schneider AYE Mr. Wertis NAY Mr. Zeserson AYE 4, 1 Motion approved . Ms . Kiley presented the Special Use Permit area to changes as presented . She noted a Special Use Permit had not been granted since 2005 . She feels it would be better if the Planning Board reviewed and issued these permits . She has concerns with the Town Board reviewing due to political impacts . The Planning Board reviews the Site Plan thus she determined it would make more sense to have the process be done by this Board. Planning Board Mtg. 3 07/17/2012 The board discussed the process, reviewed the document and felt this would be a good change . It was noted the parenthetical bolded items maybe deleted . Mr. Wertis made the MOTION, seconded by Mr. Zeserson as follows : The changes as presented in the document prepared by Ms . Kiley related to Section 3 . 5 Special Permits are approved. The vote was taken : Mr. Beames AYE Mr. Hawkes AYE Ms . Schneider AYE Mr. Wertis AYE Mr. Zeserson AYE Motion approved. Ms . Kiley stated the next item for discussion is Site Plan Review process changes . She presented the current process and a proposed process via a flow chart. The biggest change would be elimination of Preliminary Review with PB . The CEO and PB chair would have the Sketch Plan Conference and if application deemed acceptable would move to a Public Hearing to be scheduled . The board would have the materials for review at a minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing . Once the hearing is closed they would have 62 days to make a decision, request additional information etc . The members discussed this at length . The concern that this board works well in evaluating and discussing this prior to the public was noted . This process would eliminate that step . The dynamics of this board would be changed . The members decided they would like additional time to review and discuss at the next meeting . The need for drain tile mapping was proposed . The mapping of this would be onerous as there is not much information available . Would the property owner be responsible if they dig and encounter tiling? This could be very costly and an undue burden . Ms . Schneider asked who would the town representative regarding Disaster Response Plan. Ms . Kiley stated it would be Kevin Romer she would forward his contact information to her. The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 48pm, Respectfully submitted Robin Carlisle Peck Zoning and Planning Administrative Assistant Approved August 7, 2012 V __ i 11 f : }. 1 : I