HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-19-PB TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
03/19/13
Approved 5/7/13
I Present: Chairperson Ken Zeserson, Members- Sarah Adams, Stan Beames,
Peter Fry, Rod Hawkes, John Wertis, Environmental Planner Darby Kiley
Excused : Rebecca Schneider
Applicants : Bret Seafuse, Jim Seafuse, Dave Allen
Agenda
Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 pm . There were no changes to the
agenda.
Minutes
The meeting minutes from March 5 , 2013 were reviewed .
Mr. Zeserson made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Mr. Beames . The vote
was unanimous motion approved.
Privilege of the floor
None
Public Hearing: Shursave Expansion, 2085 Trumansburg Road.
IIMr. Zeserson stated that at the March 5 , 2013 meeting, the board scheduled a public
hearing for the Shursave project to be held tonight. This board held Preliminary Review
discussion at meetings on January 15 and March 5 , 2013 . The board held discussions
regarding possible changes, alterations of the plans as well as landscaping . The
landscaper, Dave Allen discussed the types of trees, locations of planting and sizes . There
is a variance needed for the sign and noted that was scheduled to appear in front of the
ZBA 03 /20/ 13 . He asked the members if they had any other questions or comments .
Ms Adams asked about the sign, does the applicant have any details, will it be backlit,
what the proposed sign will look like .
Mr. Bret Seafuse stated they are not entirely clear of the final design. It will be similar to
what is in the building . Metal housing with plastic shading on front, it will be backlit.
They have discussed the planned format with their wholesaler. The wholesaler have a
designer who they feel confident would be able to replicate the design they use on their
bags, uniforms which is the T with Taughannock Falls . He distributed copies of the
proposed sign design. They would also have the smaller Shursave sign that they have
currently . He stated they are hesitant to pay for the designer if they cannot get the
variance .
Ms . Adams asked if they would present this to the ZBA .
Mr. Seafuse stated the ZBA does not approve the design, they approve the size .
Mr. Wertis stated while he is uncomfortable as they can review sign for square footage,
there are no design standards thus cannot make a decision on aesthetics .
Ms, Kiley referred to section 17 . 4 for details on signs .
Mr. Seafuse stated they would be using LED in the signs . They replaced all of their
current signs as they are cheaper to maintain. In addition, the coolers would be replaced
Planning Board 2
3/19/13
with energy saving coolers . They were informed the energy cost would be about half of
what they currently use .
SEQR Determination : Shursave Expansion, 2085 Trumansburg Road.
Mr. Zeserson asked if all members had their copy of the completed SEQR form. The
members confirmed they did. They reviewed the SEQR and the following motion was
made .
Mr. Zeserson MADE the MOTION, Mr. Hawkes SECONDED the MOTION .
WHEREAS ,
1 . This is consideration of Site Plan Approval for the proposed Shursave expansion
project, located at 2085 Trumansburg Rd, Town of Ulysses , Tax Parcel Number 13 . -3 -2 ,
B1 -Business District. The proposal is to construct a 17 ,978 +/- square foot building
between the current store and the former pharmacy, add a gravel parking lot to the
southeast of the buildings, and add planting along Trumansburg Rd and the property
boundary . The proposed project will expand the existing building by 12 ,900 +/- square
feet with an additional 5 , 100 +/- square feet of separate retail space . JBS Management
Planning, LLC , Owner : Bret Seafuse, applicant/agent : and
2 . This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Planning Board is acting in
this uncoordinated environmental review to Site Plan Approval ; and
3 . The Planning Board, on March 19 , 2013 , has reviewed and accepted as adequate a
Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I , submitted by the applicant, a Part II
completed by Town Staff, and other application materials ; and
4 . The Town Zoning Officer has recommended a negative determination of
environmental significance with respect to the proposed Site Plan Approval .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED :
That the Town of Ulysses Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance for the reason set forth in the Environmental Assessment
Form Part II referenced above, in accordance with the New York State Environmental
Quality Review ActS for the above referenced action as proposed, and, therefore an
Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
The vote was taken ALL IN FAVOR, motion approved .
Mr. Zeserson stated the next item would be the Public Hearing for the Site Plan, which he
opened at 7 : 20 PM . He noted there were no members of the public in attendance, and the
public hearing was closed at 7 : 21 PM .
Mr. Seafuse stated the neighbors were all in favor of the expansion.
Mr. Zeserson stated the ZBA would be reviewing the sign variance on 03 /20/ 13 , and the
Planning Board group has 62 days before decision has to be made . They have to wait
until the 2391/m/n comes back from the county, he would propose they put the Site Plan
on the 04/02/ 13 meeting to hear from the County and the ZBA. All members agreed to
this schedule . The applicant left the meeting at 7 : 25 pm.
The Board stated this review brought up changes needed to zoning, sizes of signs , trees in
parking lots vs . required, and why only deciduous trees . It was noted if more than an acre
is disturbed a SWPPP would address this .
AG ASSESSMENT
The Ag Summit resulted in the announcement that land receiving the Ag Assessment had
been reassessed. Assessments doubled, the Town Supervisor organized a meeting
Wednesday with Jay Franklin, the County Assessor. The Ag Assessment had not been
raised but they were verifying this data with Mr. Franklin. It was noted this could make
development difficult due to price per acre .
Y
Planning Board 3
3/19/13
The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 35pm .
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Administrative Assistant
I