HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-13-PB TOWN OF ULYSSES
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
08/13/2013
Approved 9/3/13
Present: Chairperson Ken Zeserson, Board Members : Sarah Adams, Rod Hawkes,
Rebecca Schneider, John Wertis, Environmental Planner Darby Kiley
Excused : Stan Beames
Applicant: John Stevens Attorney for Moore
Public : Brian Cutler
Call to order
Mr. Zeserson called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 pm, he asked the members to introduce
themselves . Introductions were made .
Agenda
Mr. Zeserson presented the agenda; the members accepted.
Privilege of the Floor
None were offered.
Minutes
Mr. Zeserson asked if all had reviewed the minutes of 07/02/ 13 . Mr. Hawkes and Mr.
Zeserson made edits to the document.
Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson SECONDED the MOTION to approve
the minutes with the above edits . The vote was UNANIMOUS , MINUTES APPROVED .
Moore Subdivision
Mr. Zeserson asked the applicant to present the site plan. Mr. Stevens stated he is the
attorney for the Moore ' s . The 2 acre residential parcel was divided for mortgage
purposes, and then appeared as a separate tax parcel number according to tax records but
had not gone through subdivision approval . The applicants would like to go through the
subdivision approval process because the commercial business is being sold separately
from the residential lot. The members reviewed the map and offered they would like to
waive the need for the public hearing . Mr. Zeserson stated they would need to do SEQR.
Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson SECONDED the MOTION as follows :
WHEREAS :
1 . This is consideration of Simple Subdivision Approval following Minor Subdivision
procedures for the proposed two-lot subdivision located at 3072 and 3052, Tax Parcel
Numbers 32 . -2-8 . 21 and 32 . -2- 8 . 22 , R2-Moderate Density Residence District, R1 -Rural
Residence District, and Development District #8 ; Clarence and Lynn Moore, owners ;
John Stevens, Attorney for owners ; and
2 . This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Planning Board is acting in
this uncoordinated environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval ; and
3 . The Planning Board, on August 13 , 2013 , has reviewed and accepted as adequate a
Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, a Part II,
prepared 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 Subdivision Approval ;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED :
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That the Town of Ulysses Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance for the reasons set forth in the Environmental Assessment
Form Part II referenced above, in accordance with the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, and, therefore, an
Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Vote :
Adams AYE
Hawkes AYE
Schneider AYE
Wertis AYE
Zeserson AYE
Motion passed .
Mr. Zeserson stated the next item is the subdivision approval . As noted previously, the
Board did not feel a public hearing would be required. Ms Kiley made an edit to reflect
this in the resolution.
Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION, Mr. Zeserson SECONDED the MOTION as follows :
WHEREAS :
1 . The Town of Ulysses adopted zoning regulations in Local Law No . 4 of 2007 include
Article XVIII — Land Subdivision Regulations, Section 18 . 3 establishing criteria
for Subdivision Procedures ; and
2 . The Owners, Clarence and Lynn Moore, submitted the required documents, and paid
the fees for a Simple Subdivision on Dubois Rd; and
3 . The proposed Subdivision is located at 3072 and 3052 , Tax Parcel Numbers 32 . -2-8 . 21
and 32 . -2-8 . 22 , R2-Moderate Density Residence District, R1 -Rural Residence
District, and Development District #8 , and the project constitutes a legal and
conforming use as set forth in the Zoning Law; and
4 . The lots created by the proposed Subdivision meet the lot requirements ; and
5 . This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Planning Board, on August
13 , 2013 , has made a negative determination of environmental significance with
respect to this project, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short
Environmental Assessment Form Part I and Part II ; and
6 . The Planning Board, at a Public meeting on August 13 , 2013 , has reviewed and
accepted as adequate the map entitled, "Survey Map Portion of Lands of Clarence
E . and Lynn Moore, Located on Dubois Road, Town of Ulysses, Tompkins
County, New York," amended on September 22, 1997, by T. G. Miller P . C .
Engineers and Surveyors, and other application materials ; and
7 . The Town of Ulysses Planning Board has given due consideration to all information
and comments in conducting the Subdivision Review; and
8 . The Planning Board hereby waives the public hearing ;
THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of
Ulysses hereby approves the Simple Subdivision, as shown on the map entitled, "Survey
Map Portion of Lands of Clarence E. and Lynn Moore, Located on Dubois Road, Town
of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York," amended on September 22 , 1997, by T. G .
Miller P . C . Engineers and Surveyors .
Vote :
Adams AYE
Hawkes AYE
Schneider AYE
Wertis AYE
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Zeserson AYE
Motion passed.
Allstate Sign
Ms . Kiley presented the information received from Allstate . They would like to open in
the building adjacent to the Maguire Dealership. They are seeking approval for the sign
to be installed next to the driveway.
The Board held a lengthy conversation and had multiple questions . A big concern is it
appears the Allstate office is an additional Maguire run business. The zoning has limits to
the amount of signs one business can have. Could they mount the sign on the post already
on site? The members agreed they would like Ms . Kiley to correspond with the applicant
that they would like to review a consolidation plan for the signage . The following motion
was moved by Mr . Zeserson, seconded by Ms . Schneider"
We, the board, consider this [Tax Parcel Number 13 . -3 -3 . 1 ] to be a single
property/business under a single ownership . We would like to see the total number of
existing signs and the square footage to better understand what is currently there and be
able to review the proposed additional signage .
All members present voted in favor; the motion passed.
Open Space Plan
The Board was charged with developing an open space plan by the Town Board. Ms.
Schneider stated they need to establish criteria then review the areas of the Town that fit
this . The members stated they would draft what they think would be part of the criteria.
They should send their items to Ms . Carlisle Peck who will compile and research based
on the criteria she receives .
The Board agreed with this plan. They would like to review this and the Allstate sign
review at the meeting of 09/03/ 13 .
The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 48pm .
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Carlisle Peck
Administrative Assistant