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PLANNING BOARD
11/18/2014
Minutes
Approved: 12/2/2014
Present: Chairperson John Wertis, Sarah Adams, Richard Garner, Andy Rice, David
Blake, Environmental Planner Darby Kiley, Town Board Liaison Richard Goldman.
Members of the public present: Daniel Hirtler, Steve Gordon and Jaime Wolffe, Jason
Demarest, Ishka Alpern, Carl Lupo.
Call to Order at: 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Review; Minutes Review (10/21/2014 and 11/4/2014)
No additions made to the agenda.
Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION to approve the 10/21/2014 minutes. Mr. Rice
SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Minutes for 10/21/2014 approved
Mr. Blake MADE the MOTION to approve the 11/4/2014 minutes. Mr. Garner
SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Minutes for 11/4/2014 approved
Public Heariniv Consideration of Site Plan for the construction of a proposed two-
family residence located at 1569 Taughannock Blvd., Tax Parcel Number 18.-1-5.2,
LS -Lakeshore District within the Slope Overlay Area. The proposal includes the
construction of a 1,514 +/- square foot two-family residence, a 336 +/- square foot utility
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building, new well and septic system. Steve Gordon and Jaime Wolffe,
Owners/applicants; Daniel Hirtler, Agent.
Mr. Hirtler, Mr. Gordon and Ms. Wolffe discussed changes made since the previous
meeting with the Planning Board.
Mr. Hirtler said pavement issues discussed at the 10/01/2014 meeting of the planning
board have been corrected, and trenches have been reduced from two to one due to the
planned septic tank's location below the house. He said that a drainage ditch on the
property is 8 -feet deep and does not foresee any overflow issues.
There were no further questions from the board.
Mr. Goldman asked Mr. Wertis why this SEQR review could not be done within the
context of the scheduled public hearing for the site plan.
Mr. Wertis said the SEQR must come before the public hearing. Ms. Kiley explained that
the application is not considered complete without a SEQR, and a public hearing cannot
be held without a complete application.
Resolution for SEQR
Mr. Blake MADE the MOTION to accept the SEQR Determination as prepared. Mr. Rice
SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
WHEREAS:
1. This is consideration of Site Plan Approval for a Two -Family Residence in a
Slope Overlay Area located at 1569 Taughannock Blvd, Tax Parcel Number 18.-
1-5.2, LS -Lakeshore District; Steve Gordon and Jaime Wolff, Owners/Applicants;
Daniel Hirtler, Agent for the 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 Site Plan
Approval; and
3. The Planning Board, on November 18, 2014, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the
applicant, Parts 2 and 3, prepared by Town staff, and other application materials;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
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 Parts 2 and 3 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.
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Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: SEQR Resolution for a negative declaration passed.
Public Hearing:
Mr. Blake MADE the MOTION to open the public hearing, and Mr. Garner SECONDED
the MOTION.
The vote was UNANIMOUS in favor.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Rice MADE the MOTION to close the public hearing, and Mr. Blake SECONDED
the MOTION.
The vote was UNANIMOUS in favor.
Resolution for Site Plan Approval
Citing a previous board discussion, Mr. Wertis asked what would happen if the applicant
failed to fmd an adequate water well source. He said the board would want the applicant
to come back before the Planning Board if the need for potable water required digging all
the way to the lake. He said the resolution, as written, did not include such a provision.
Ms. Adams said there were also questions concerning maintenance of the road.
Ms. Kiley said the town has spoken with its attorney and referenced land deeds. If the
road is damaged, the town is not liable.
On the board's recommendation, Ms. Kiley added additional wording to the resolution
indicating that the applicant would come before the planning board for site plan
modification if a lake well is required.
Mr. Garner MADE the MOTION to approve the site plan, and Mr. Rice SECONDED the
MOTION as follows:
WHEREAS:
1. This is consideration of Site Plan Approval for a Two -Family Residence in a
Slope Overlay Area located at 1569 Taughannock Blvd, Tax Parcel Number 18.-
1-5.2, LS -Lakeshore District; the proposal includes the construction of a 1,514 +/-
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square foot two-family residence, a 336 +/- square foot utility building, new well
and septic system. Steve Gordon and Jaime Wolff, Owners/Applicants; Daniel
Hirtler, Agent for the Owners; and
2. Pursuant to NYS Town Law §280-a(4) on March 25, 2014, the Town of Ulysses
Town Board established an open development area that included Tax Parcel
Number 18.-1-5.2 subject to a number of conditions that are listed below; and
3. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Planning Board, on
November 18, 2014, 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 Parts 1, 2 and 3; and
4. The Planning Board reviewed the proposed project at Sketch Plan Conferences on
October 7 and 21, 2014, and heard comments during a public hearing on
November 18, 2014; and
5. The Planning Board, on November 18, 2014, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate, drawing set dated 10/31/2014 including Sheet Al (Narrative, Site Plan,
Partial Site Plan on Contour Map, Driveway and Culvert Detail), Sheet A2
(Elevations and plans), Sheet A3 (Elevation showing colors and materials), and
other application materials; and
6. The Tompkins County Planning Department completed the General Municipal
Law §239-1 and — review of the project, and determined that it has no negative
inter -community, or county -wide impacts;
THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED,
1. That the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby waives certain
requirements for Site Plan Approval, having determined from the materials
presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the
purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town;
and
2. That the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby grants Site Plan Approval
for the proposed Two -Family Residence, as shown on the drawing set dated
10/31/2014 including Sheet Al (Narrative, Site Plan, Partial Site Plan on Contour
Map, Driveway and Culvert Detail), Sheet A2 (Elevations and plans), Sheet A3
(Elevation showing colors and materials), and other application materials, subject
to the following condition: if a lake well is needed for potable water, the applicant
will return to the Planning Board for site plan modification.
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
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Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Resolution for Site Plan Approval passed.
Public Hearing: Consideration of Site Plan for the construction of a proposed single-
family residence located adjacent to 1573 Taughannock Blvd., Tax Parcel Number
18.-1-5.1, LS -Lakeshore District. The property is located within the Slope Overlay Area.
The proposal includes the construction of a 2,700 +/- square foot single-family residence,
new well and septic system. Ishka Alpern, Owner/applicant; Jason Demarest, Agent.
Mr. Demarest said there was a past question about removal of trees. He said all trees will
be removed except the ones that can be saved.
Mr. Blake asked whether or not the evergreen trees would be undisturbed.
Mr. Demarest said the evergreens would not be disturbed.
Resolution for SEOR
Mr. Blake MADE the MOTION to accept the SEQR Resolution as prepared, and Mr.
Garner SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
WHEREAS:
1. This is consideration of Site Plan Approval for a Single -Family Residence in a
Slope Overlay Area located adjacent to 1569 and 1573 Taughannock Blvd, Tax
Parcel Number 18.-1-5.1, LS -Lakeshore District; Ishka Alpern, Owner/Applicant;
Jason Demarest, Agent for the Owner; 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 Site Plan
Approval; and
3. The Planning Board, on November 18, 2014, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the
applicant, Parts 2 and 3, prepared by Town staff, and other application materials;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
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 Parts 2 and 3 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.
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
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Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Resolution for SEQR passed.
Public Hearing
Mr. Garner MADE the MOTION to open the public hearing, and Ms. Adams
SECONDED the MOTION.
The vote was UNANIMOUS in favor.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Rice MADE the MOTION to close the public hearing, and Mr. Garner SECONDED
the MOTION.
The vote was UNANIMOUS in favor.
Resolution for Site Plan Approval
Mr. Blake asked if the applicant has a definite address for his project yet. Mr. Alpern
responded that it's unresolved at this point. Ms. Kiley said addresses for prospective
residences are decided through the permitting process, wherein the town clerk works with
the 911 system to finalize an address.
On the board's recommendation, Ms. Kiley added additional wording to the resolution
indicating that the applicant would come back before the Planning Board for site plan
modification if a lake well is required.
Mr. Blake MADE the MOTION to accept the site plan, and Mr. Rice SECONDED the
MOTION as follows:
WHEREAS:
1. This is consideration of Site Plan Approval for a Single -Family Residence in a
Slope Overlay Area located adjacent to 1569 and 1573 Taughannock Blvd, Tax
Parcel Number 18.-1-5.1, LS -Lakeshore District; Ishka Alpern, Owner/Applicant;
Jason Demarest, Agent for the Owner; and
2. Pursuant to NYS Town Law §280-a(4) on March 25, 2014, the Town of Ulysses
Town Board established an open development area that included Tax Parcel
Number 18.-1-5.1 subject to a number of conditions that are listed below;
3. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Planning Board, on
November 18, 2014, has made a negative determination of environmental
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significance with respect to this project, after having reviewed and accepted as
adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3; and
4. The Planning Board reviewed the proposed project at Sketch Plan Conferences on
October 7 and 21, 2014, and heard comments during a public hearing on
November 18, 2014; and
S. The Planning Board, on November 18, 2014, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate, Site Plan (Sheet C1.00) dated 11/4/2014, and other application
materials; and
6. The Tompkins County Planning Department completed the General Municipal
Law §239-1 and —m review of the project, and determined that it has no negative
inter -community or county -wide impacts;
THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED,
1. That the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby waives certain
requirements for Site Plan Approval, having determined from the materials
presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the
purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town;
and
2. That the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby grants Site Plan Approval
for the proposed Single -Family Residence, as shown on the Site Plan (Sheet
C1.00) dated 11/4/2014, and other application materials, subject to the following
condition: if a lake well is needed for potable water, the applicant will return to
the planning board for site plan modification.
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Resolution for Site Plan Approval passed.
Consideration of SEQR and Simple/Minor Subdivision (2 -lot) approval for 3287
Dubois Road, Tax Parcel Number 33.-2-9, R2 -Moderate Density Residence District.
Lynn C and Anneliese M. Truame, Owners/Applicants.
Ms. Kiley said Lynn Truame, one of the applicants, could not attend the board meeting,
and questions could be made to Lynn at a later time. She said Ms. Truame preferred that
the subdivided lot follow an existing tree line. The applicants' intent is to remain on the
existing lot and sell the adjacent lot.
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Mr. Wertis MADE the MOTION to not have a public hearing on the matter, and Ms.
Adams SECONDED the MOTION.
The vote was UNANIMOUSLY in favor.
Ms. Adams asked if the subdivided lot would be considered a flag lot.
Ms. Kiley said it would not be a flag lot because the front lot line width meets the R2
requirements. She said that it is a legitimate lot, though it looks like a flag lot.
Ms. Adams commented that the existing driveway is close to the property line, however
the driveway is existing and that property boundary is not changing.
Ms. Kiley said she asked the applicant about the drainage area, and the applicant advised
that, in the event of a significant storm, there is the presence of sheet flow but nothing is
channelized.
Resolution for SEOR
Mr. Wertis MOVED the MOTION to adopt the SEQR resolution as written, and Mr.
Blake 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 3287
Dubois Rd, Tax Parcel Number 33.-2-9, R2 -Moderate Density Residence District;
Lynn C and Anneliese M Truame, 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 November 18, 2014, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the
applicant, Parts 2 and 3, 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:
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 Parts 2 and 3 referenced above, in accordance with the New York State
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Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, and,
therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Resolution for SEQR passed.
Resolution for Simple/Minor Subdivision Approval
Mr. Blake MOVED the MOTION to approve the simple/minor subdivision, and Mr. Rice
SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
WHEREAS:
1. The Town of Ulysses adopted subdivision regulations in the Zoning Law, most
recently amended by Local Law No. 3 of 2014, which includes Article XXI —
Land Subdivision Regulations, Section 21.3 establishing Subdivision Procedures;
and
2. The Owners, Lynn C and Anneliese M Truame, submitted the required
documents, and paid the fees for a Simple Subdivision on Dubois Rd; and
3. The proposed Subdivision is located at 3287 Dubois Rd, Tax Parcel Number 33.-
2-9, R2 -Moderate Density Residence District, and the lots created by the
proposed Subdivision meet the zoning requirements; and
4. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Planning Board, on
November 18, 2014, 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 Parts 1, 2 and 3; and
5. The Planning Board, at a Public meeting on November 18, 2014, has reviewed
and accepted as adequate the map entitled, "Survey Map No. 3287 Duboise Rd,
Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York," dated 10/3/2005 and revised
most recently on 10/22/2014, by T.G. Miller P.C. Engineers and Surveyors, and
other application materials; and
6. The Town of Ulysses Planning Board has given due consideration to all
information and comments in conducting the Subdivision Review; and
7. The Planning Board hereby waives the public hearing;
THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED,
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1. For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Board determines that certain
requirements of the subdivision regulations are not required to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare; and
2. That the Town of Ulysses Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Subdivision
Checklist, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will
result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor
the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board; and
3. That the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves the Simple
Subdivision, as shown on the map entitled, "Survey Map No. 3287 Duboise Rd,
Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York," dated 10/3/2005 and revised
most recently on 10/22/2014, by T.G. Miller P.C. Engineers and Surveyors.
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Resolution for simple/minor subdivision passed.
Consideration of SEQR and Minor Subdivision approval for 1635 Trumansburg
Rd., Tax Parcel Number 34.-2-7.2, R2 -Moderate Densite Residence District. Carl Lupo
and Norbert Nolte, Owners/Applicants.
Mr. Lupo told the board that his proposal already received a necessary zoning -change
approval. He said he plans to keep the property in farming for now.
Ms. Adams asked where access to the farm field would be, if the subdivision is approved.
Mr. Lupo said a farm lane exists for access, and the right-of-way is an even easier option
for access to the farm field.
Mr. Lupo said the new structure, to be built on two subdivided parcels, would receive
water via the municipal system.
Resolution for SEAR
Mr. Wertis MOVED the MOTION to approve the SEQR Resolution as written, and Mr.
Blake SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
WHEREAS:
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1. This is consideration of Minor Subdivision Approval for the proposed three -lot
subdivision located at 1635 Trumansburg Rd, Tax Parcel Number 34.-2-7.2, R2 -
Moderate Density Residence District; Norbert Nolte and Carl Lupo,
Owners/Applicants; 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 November 18, 2014, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the
applicant, Parts 2 and 3, 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:
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 Parts 2 and 3 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.
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
Result: Resolution for SEQR passed.
Resolution for Minor Subdivision Approval
Ms. Kiley noted that the following resolution does include a provision waiving the public
hearing.
Mr. Blake MOVED the MOTION to approve the minor subdivision, and Mr. Rice
SECONDED the MOTION as follows:
WHEREAS:
1. The Town of Ulysses adopted subdivision regulations in the Zoning Law, most
recently amended by Local Law No. 3 of 2014, which includes Article XXI —
Land Subdivision Regulations, Section 21.3 establishing Subdivision Procedures;
and
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2. The Owners, Norbert Nolte and Carl Lupo, submitted the required documents,
and paid the fees for a Minor Subdivision; and
3. The proposed Subdivision is located at 1635 Trumansburg Rd, Tax Parcel
Number 34.-2-7.2, R2 -Moderate Density Residence District, and the lots created
by the proposed Subdivision meet the zoning requirements; and
4. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ulysses Planning Board, on
November 18, 2014, 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 Parts 1, 2 and 3; and
5. The Planning Board, at a Public meeting on November 18, 2014, has reviewed
and accepted as adequate the map entitled, "Survey Map Showing Lands of Carl
Lupo and Norbert Nolte, Located at No. 1635 Trumansburg Road, Town of
Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York," dated 11/04/2014, by T.G. Miller P.C.
Engineers and Surveyors, and other application materials; and
6. The Town of Ulysses Planning Board has given due consideration to all
information and comments in conducting the Subdivision Review; and
7. The Planning Board hereby waives the public hearing;
THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED,
1. For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Board determines that certain
requirements of the subdivision regulations are not required to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare; and
2. That the Town of Ulysses Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Subdivision
Checklist, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will
result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor
the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board; and
3. That the Planning Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby approves the Simple
Subdivision, as shown on the map entitled, "Survey Map Showing Lands of Carl
Lupo and Norbert Nolte, Located at No. 1635 Trumansburg Road, Town of
Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York," dated 11/04/2014, by T.G. Miller P.C.
Engineers and Surveyors.
Mr. Wertis AYE
Ms. Adams AYE
Mr. Garner AYE
Mr. Rice AYE
Mr. Blake AYE
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Result: Resolution for minor subdivision passed.
Town Board Liaison Report
Mr. Goldman said the town is looking to appoint a new Planning Board member to fill a
vacancy left by Mr. Garner, who has resigned as of December 15t. Mr. Goldman said the
town hopes to find both Mr. Garner's permanent replacement and an alternate Planning
Board member.
Mr. Goldman said the town's Board of Zoning Appeals needs two members. He asked
the Planning Board to spread the word on the present vacancies. The town will be
conducting interviews during the first week of December.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Louis DiPietro on 11/23/14.