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Town
of Clay
Approved
Planning Board Minutes
April 12, 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 April 2006. Chairman Walter Lepkowski called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and upon the roll being called, the following were:
PRESENT: Walter Lepkowski Chairman
Bruce Johnson Deputy Chairman
Allen Kovac Member
Karen Guinup Member
James Sharpe Member
Scott Chatfield Planning Board Attorney
Ron DeTota C&S Engineers
Mary Moskowitz Planner
Karen Dates Planning Board Secretary
ABSENT: Casey Jordan
Member
Chairman Lepkowski announced the resignation of Ferdinand Lepinske effective April 1, 2006. Mr. Lepinske was recognized and thanked for his service to the Town as a Planning Board member.
Approval of Minutes
Motion was made by Allen Kovac, seconded by James Sharpe, to approve the minutes of March 22, 2006 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Public Hearings:
05-5-5 Fred J. Klopfer, Zone Change Recommendation, RA-100 to 0-1 on the west side of Route 57, just north of Linda Lane.
Fred Klopfer, applicant, was present.
Fred Klopfer would like to change the zoning of 1.35 acres from RA-100 to 0-1 for the purpose of selling the property for a Doctor or Dentist office. He stated that he has the permission from the coinciding neighbors on Linda Lane to change zoning to 0-1.
Chairman Lepkowski said that the Onondaga County Planning Board disapproved this zone change because of the Route 57 access. The Chairman suggested a common driveway with the adjoining property could probably address the problem. The applicant agreed to look into the possibility of sharing a driveway.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions or concerns from the public.
Russ Mitchell stated he thinks the Town should approve this zone change now.
Hearing no further questions or concerns, Chairman Lepkowski closed the public hearing and advised the applicant that the Planning Board would make a recommendation to the Town Board at a later date.
05-11-3 Jon Burdick, Zone Change Recommendation, GOV to HC-1 on the west side of Oswego Road, just north of Moyers Corners Fire Station 1.
05-11-4 Jon Burdick, Zone Change Recommendation RA-100 to HC-1 at 3593 Route 31 (Burdick Pontiac).
Brian Manthey, architect, and Jon Burdick, applicant, were present.
Jon Burdick indicated that the Moyers Corners Fire Department joined in and agrees with this application. The zone change is intended to increase the car sales lot for Burdick Pontiac. The properties are intended to remain in two separate parcels. The plan is have the three existing lots to be combined into two lots.
Chairman Lepkowski indicated the major concerns were the traffic being generated form the zone change, if the parcels were to be rezoned.
Chairman Lepkowski presented the recommendation from the Onondaga County Planning Board, which was to disapprove the zone change on the Moyers Corners Fire Department property for the following reasons: the lot does not meet the minimum lot size and width requirement for the proposed district, and the Board has not endorsed the creation of minimum lots.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions or concerns from the public. Hearing none, he closed both public hearings, and indicated the Planning Board will make a recommendation to the Town Board at a later date. The hearing was adjourned until the next meeting on April 26, 2006.
06-2-7 Eric Gantley (3) Preliminary Plat on the north side of Black Creek Road, just west of Caughdenoy Road (2 lots).
Eric Gantley, applicant was present.
Eric Gantley proposes that one large lot be subdivide into two lots. Lot 1 will be sold to the Town of Clay and Lot 2 will be conveyed to the adjacent property owner, Mr. Howard.
Chairman Lepkowski presented a letter from the Onondaga County Planning Board.
Mary Moskowitz, Planner, suggested since this application was more like a lot line adjustment than a subdivision that Mr. Howard could agree to and join in Mr. Gantley’s application, and eliminate the need for a second Preliminary Plat application. The Planning Board could approve the Preliminary Plat, and the Final Plat could indicate the new lot lines.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions from the public. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing and asked for a SEQR determination.
06-2-7 Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Bruce Johnson, to adopt a resolution using standard form #10 that the preliminary site plan proposed by Eric Gantley be declared a negative declaration for not having an adverse environmental impact reason supporting this determination is that there are no impacts on either traffic, drainage, or the environment which can not be adequately mitigated.
Motion passed 5-0
06-2-7 Motion made by Bruce Johnson, seconded by Karen Guinup to a adopt a resolution using standard form #30 granting Preliminary Plat approval Eric Gantley based on a map made by John S. Damiano dated 12-18-2005, no revision dates, having map number 29-05-2005113-R3 subject to Legal and Engineering approvals.
In addition to the following the Town of Clay Planning Board notes the County Planning Boards recommended that the applicant reserve a 60’ right of way on proposed Lot 1. The Planning Board is not including that requirement because they do not feel it is appropriate to this particular piece of land because this parcel will not be further subdivided in the future.
Motion passed 5-0
06-2-9 Family Video Movie Club, Zone Change Recommendation R-apt to HC-1 at the southeast corner of Bear and Buckley Roads (3+acres)
John Scarabs and Todd Bezenah were present.
Family Video is currently building new locations in Geneva, Chili, and Brockport, all near Rochester. Mr. Scarabs stated that the site is currently inactive with some brush and trees, and it is fairly flat and generally sloping to the east. All utilities are at the site, including existing, sanitary sewers, water, and gas. There is a drainage swale that bisects the property just about in half. The proposed building is 9,900 sq ft., including a 6,900 sq. ft. Family Video store. The store itself is a brick colored split face block with a tan access strip and a green, generally metal, roof. The applicant is proposing eight parking spaces in front of the building and three handicap spaces, landscaping with over 160 plants and scrubs, and lighting will be kept minimal only at entrances.
Chairman Lepkowski presented the County Planning Board recommendations that the application be disapproved because the proposed zone change does not provide logical alternative planning with on site circulation of the entire site.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that traffic issues are going to be difficult to deal with along with position of the driveways.
Mr. Johnson asked if the applicant would consider an NC-1 zone, instead of HC-1. The applicant indicated he would consider this recommendation.
Chairman Lepkowski opened the hearing to the public.
Russ Mitchell reinforced that the traffic issues on Bear Road are difficult and it is invariable that there is someone in the right hand lane or left hand lane that wants to get in front of you to make that turn. The entrance shown on Buckley Road is near impossible to make turns in or out of The Sugarwood Plaza, and housing development all around that location are right in and right out only.
Fred Varro asked what they thought should be there because it is currently zoned for apartments, but is also vacant.
Chairman Lepkowski left the public hearing open and invited the applicant to come back with additional information on what kind of impact this proposal will have on the environment including traffic. The Chairman asked for a motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Bruce Johnson, and seconded by Allen Kovac to adjourn this Public Hearing to the Planning Board meeting of April 26. 2006.
Motion passed 5-0.
Old Business: Adjourned Hearings
05-9-1 Georgian Court Enterprises, LLC (3) Site Plan for Apartments – west of Morgan Road, off Grampian Road, between West Minster Place and Hollyrood Park (adjourned from 8 previous meetings).
Hal Romans, surveyor was present.
Mr. Romans briefly described the proposal for 24 one-bedroom units and 48 two- bedroom units totaling 72 units with a Community Center and garages. Originally the plan was for 90 units and now there are 72 units.
Mr. Detota stated there are a few engineering issues to resolve.
Mr. Romans noted the Fire Department gave their approval for the project.
Motion made by James Sharpe, seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn this Public Hearing to the next Planning Board meeting on April 26, 2006.
Motion passed 5-0.
06-2-3 Eldan Homes, (3) Preliminary Plat, north side of VerPlank Road, 2500’ east of Henry Clay Blvd. (10 lots) (adjourned from 1 previous meeting).
Dan Barnaba, owner of Eldan Homes, Doug Beachel, were present.
Mr. Barnaba gave a brief overview of the changes based on the last meeting. The lot for the proposed pump station was removed, and is now an easement on Lot 1. He also addressed some of the engineering concerns at this time.
Ms. Moskowitz stated that the building lines for Lot 2 should be drawn parallel to the road right-of-way and not the property line. Mr. Chatfield suggested the applicant review the Town of Clay Zoning Code and discuss the concerns with the Commissioner of Planning and Development.
Chairman Lepkowski opened the hearing to the public.
Ray Florczyk, resident on Ver Plank Road, has issues with the traffic and safety. He stated the traffic is bad on Ver Plank Road because of the mall and is concerned about the Airport on Ver Plank Road.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any further questions, hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn this hearing.
Motion made by Bruce Johnson, seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn this until the Public Hearing next Planning Board meeting on April 26, 2006.
Motion passed 5-0.
New Business: Signs
Chase Bank, Permit #37,927 – 4169 Elmcrest Road (from a previous meetings)
Jamie Bray, Kassis Superior Signs was present.
The applicant would like to replace an existing freestanding sign, with a new free standing sign with a stencil cut made out of aluminum and only the letters are illuminated. There are approximately 4 fluorescent bulbs in the sign.
Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Allen Kovac to approve the sign as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Motion made by Allen Kovac, seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Dates
Planning Board Secretary
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