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Town
of Clay
Approved
Planning Board Minutes
January 11, 2006
The regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga was held at the Town Hall, located at 4401 Route 31, Clay, New York on the 12th of January, 2006.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lepkowski at 7:30 PM and upon the roll being called, the following were:
PRESENT: Walter Lepkowski Chairman
Allen Kovac Member
Karen Guinup Member
James Sharpe Member
Casey Jordan Member
Scott Chatfield Planning Board Attorney
Ron DeTota C & S Engineers
David Tessier Commissioner of Planning &
Development
Mary Moskowitz Planner
Karen Dates Planning Board Secretary
ABSENT: Bruce Johnson Deputy Chairman
Ferdinand Lepinske Member
Organizational Items for 2006
Chairman Lepkowski appointed Bruce Johnson as Deputy Chairman of the Planning Board for the year 2006 to serve in the absence of the Chairman.
Motion was made by Allen Kovac, seconded by James Sharpe to designate that the Planning Board regular meetings will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:00 p.m. with a pre-meeting and the public meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m. per the herein adopted Planning Board 2006 calendar dated December 27, 2005.
Motion passed 5:0
Chairman Lepkowski introduced for the first time Karen Dates as the Planning Board Secretary and thanked Susan Beckhusen for her many years of service.
Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by James Sharpe to designate Karen Dates Planning Board Secretary for the year 2006.
Motion passed 5:0
Motion made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Karen Guinup to appoint Scott Chatfield as Planning Board Attorney for the year 2006.
Motion passed 5:0
Motion made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Allen Kovac to designate Ron DeTota of C & S Engineers as Planning Board Engineer for the year 2006.
Motion passed 5:0
Approval of Minutes:
Chairman Lepkowski noted one correction to the minutes. On page 2, where it reads “Commissioner Tessier indicated should. . .” should read “Commissioner Tessier suggested that a combined meeting be held between the parties and the DOT in order to address the concerns raised regarding the eventual access point on Waterhouse Road.”
Motion was made by James Sharpe, seconded by Allen Kovac to accept the minutes of the December 28, 2005 meeting as amended.
Public Hearings:
NONE
Old Business: Adjourned Hearings
05-11-2 Giamartino, LLC (3), Preliminary Plat, southwest corner of Northfield Drive and Twin Elms Lane (2 lots)
Tom Murphy, attorney, was present
Revised maps were presented. A 20’ right-of-way on either side of the creek on the large lot, and a topographical map of the entire parcel, except for the back portion because the surveyor could not get back there, was added as suggested by Mr. DeTota.
Mr. DeTota indicated he received the revised maps and noted that the “maintenance easement” should be labeled as “drainage easement,” a title block with room for the owner’s signature should be added, all the set backs for the R-10 zone should be indicated, and the location of the creek should be adjusted.
Mr. Chatfield indicated he needs a legal description of the easement.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any further questions or concerns, hearing none, he closed the Public Hearing and asked for a motion for SEQR.
Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Casey Jordan to adopt a resolution using standard form #10 that the Preliminary Plat proposed by Giamartino, LLC on the southwest corner of Northfield Drive and Twin Elms Lane be declared a negative declaration as there appears to be no environmental impact which could not be mitigated and does not involve any other agencies including the Federal Government.
Motion passed 5:0
Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Al Kovac to adopt a resolution moving from
Preliminary Plat approval to Final Plat Approval.
Motion passed 5:0
Chairman Lepkowski asked for a motion to grant Final Plat Approval.
Motion made Al Kovac, seconded by James Sharpe to adopt a resolution using standard form #40 granting Final Plat approval to Giamartino, LLC, Inc. based on a map by R.J. Lighton Sr. and R. J. Lighton Jr., date 9/19/05; revised 1/11/06, no file number subject to the following conditions:
1. Subject to Planning Board Attorney and Engineer approvals.
2. List all setbacks per zoning.
3. List parcels owner’s names with room for signature in the title block.
4. The label “Maintenance Easement” be changed to “Drainage Easement”
5. Relocate the center of the creek
6. Change label “Preliminary” to “Final”
Motion passed 5:0
05-11-5 Harry Patel (3) Site Plan, 3948 Route 31, on the north side of Pepperidge Way, next to Outback Steakhouse (Hampton Inn)
Jagat Sharma, architect, and Julian Clark, engineer, were present.
Mr. Clark indicated that he met with the owner’s of Outback Steak House, and they have agreed to allow a driveway and sidewalk connection to their property. Mr. Clark also met with the Fire Department representative and have added two additional hydrant connections, one at the main entrance, and one near the Outback Steak House driveway, and sprinkler connections have been added to the plans as per their suggestions.
A lengthy discussion took place about preventing entrance into the property from the second exit only driveway on Pepperidge Way. Bob Michelson, Moyers Corners Fire Department, suggested that a locked gate similar to the one located on the BOCES driveway would be an acceptable alterative.
Chairman Lepkowski suggested the use of Red Oaks in the landscaping.
Discussion took place regarding the storage area, dumpster, landscaping and lighting. The photometric plan should indicate zero lighting at the lot line.
Mr. Chatfield indicated that the letter from Outback Steak House should state the allowance of work to be done on their property for curbing and pavement.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions or concerns from the audience. Mr. Russ Mitchell, President for Clairmont/Four Seasons Association, indicated his disapproval for the allowance of parking variances and four story building on the property.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any further questions, hearing none, asked for a motion to keep the public hearing open, and adjourned to the next meeting on January 25, 2006. He suggested the applicant return with a new landscaping plan, a letter from Outback Steak House allowing for easements to do work on their property.
Motion was made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn the public hearing to the January 25, 2006 Planning Board meeting.
Motion passed 5:0
05-11-6 Colonial Village, LLC (3) Site Plan for an office park, southeast corner of Oswego Road and Provo Drive
Bob Eggleston, architect, and Julian Clark, engineer, were present.
The applicant has received a Special Permit from the Town Board to construct one medical office building, and three office buildings. The applicant withdrew their request for a Special Permit for a bank and drive-through.
A draft copy of the Traffic Study was presented. A final copy should be available at the next meeting.
The construction material of the fence surrounding the dumpster was discussed. Mrs. Guinup stated they should match the same material as the building. The material should also be sturdy enough to withstand any abuse.
A lengthy discussion of the Traffic Study took place.
Mr. DeTota indicated that he has not received a grading or drainage plan.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if anyone had questions or concerns, Mr. Russ Mitchell asked about moving the parking lot to the other side of the buildings, and the drainage and ground level for residents.
Mr. Tom Beardsley, resident on Provo Drive, believed there was no way to limit traffic making a right hand turn onto Provo Drive, and would create a hazard to children in the residential development. He wanted to know why the traffic could not exit onto Route 57.
Mr. Eggleston stated Onondaga County DOT has required traffic to enter from Route 57. Although the Traffic study is not complete, Mr. Eggleston indicated the only people that would use Provo Drive as an exit would be those who lived on Soule Road.
Mr. Beardsley does not support the exit onto Prove Drive.
Chairman Lepkowski said if there are people driving through at a high speed to contact the Town of Clay Police Department.
Chairman Lepkowski kept the Public Hearing open and asked for a motion to adjourn this matter to the next meeting.
Motion made by James Sharpe, seconded by Casey Jordan to adjourn this hearing the next Planning Boarding meeting on January 25, 2006.
Motion passed 5:0
05-12-1 Subdivisions Inc., Zone Change Recommendation RA-100 to R-10 on the east side of Morgan Road, opposite Fairway East Drive
05-12-2 Subdivisions Inc. (3) Preliminary Plat on the east side of Morgan Road, opposite Fairway East (60 lots)
Commissioner Tessier indicated that they applicant was not here and has asked for an adjournment until February 8, 2006.
Motion made by Allen Kovac, seconded by James Sharpe to adjourn this hearing for a Zone Change Recommendation to the Planning Board meeting on February 8, 2006.
Motion passed 5:0
Motion made by Allen Kovac, seconded by James Sharpe to adjourn this Public Hearing for a Preliminary Plat indefinitely, and readvertise this matter upon change of zone.
Motion passed 5:0
Old Business: Hearings Closed
05-4-1 Dell Center Drive, LLC (1) Site Plan for a retail building on the north side of Route 31,between the COR retail plaza and Sam Dell Saturn
Kate Johnson, attorney, was present
An entranceway change, landscaping, and a sidewalk to the site to the west have been added.
A letter from the DOT agreeing to the driveway configuration and approving the work permit has been sent and a reply is expected back soon.
A letter from COR Clay Company allowing for work to been done on their property is needed.
Chairman Lepkowski asked for a motion to approve this matter.
A motion was made by Allen Kovac, seconded by Casey Jordan, to adopt a resolution using standard form #20 granting Site Plan approval to Dell Center Drive, LCC based on a map by Bergmann and Associates, dated lasted revised 1/5/06 and the drawings listed on C-1, subject to the following conditions:
1. Receipt of letter from COR Clay Company LLC, stating approval of road improvement work on their property
2. An easement from COR Clay Company, LLC for access onto their property.
3. Subject to Planning Board Attorney and Engineer approvals.
Motion passed 5:0
05-11-1 Angelo Chiodo (3) Preliminary Plat, southeast corner of Bear and Allen Road
(8 lots). Commissioner Tessier indicated that the applicant was not ready and requested adjournment to the February 8 meeting.
Chairman Lepkowski stated this was a closed hearing and would not be open to questions from the public. He acknowledged the Planning Board received a letter from Chris Hanley and Cynthia Kohls, who were in attendance. The letter will be forwarded to the applicant.
A motion was made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Allen Kovac, to adjourn this hearing to the Planning Board meeting on February 8, 2006.
Motion passed 5:0
New Business:
None
Adjournment
Motion made by Karen Guinup seconded by Casey Jordan to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Motion passed 5:0
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Dates
Planning Board Secretary
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