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Town
of Clay
Approved
Planning Board Minutes
June 14, 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 14th day of June.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lepkowski at 7:30 PM and upon roll being called,
the following were:
PRESENT: Walter Lepkowski Chairman
Bruce Johnson Deputy Chairman
Karen Guinup Member
James Sharpe Member
Casey Jordan Member
Allen Kovac Member
Scott Chatfield Planning Board Attorney
Ron DeTota C&S Engineers
David Tessier Commissioner of Planning and Development
Jill Hageman-Clark Planning Board Secretary
ABSENT: Mary Moskowitz Planner
Approval of Minutes:
Motion was made by, Allen Kovac, seconded by Jim Sharpe, to approve the minutes of May 24,
2006.
Motion Passed 6-0
Public Hearings:
06-4-9 Development Assistance Group, LLC Zone Change Recommendation, RA-100 to
PPD- 3715 (and vacant) Route 31, north side, just west of the railroad tracks
Donald Zee of Donald Zee, PC presented information for a zone change as requested by Amedor
Homes to build condominiums.
Mr. Zee explained that the proposed condominiums would be maintained by an association and
target an age group of 50 and older and be handicap accessible.
A market study was completed. Mr. Zee stated that the condominiums would be 1270 square
feet for the first floor model and 1600 square feet for the second floor. There would be four
units per building.
A traffic study was done. The applicant stated that the study showed that this would not have a
significant impact on traffic at peak times.
Mr. Tessier explained that this would go before the Town Board for discussion of the concept on
June 19, 2006. Then to the Planning Board for plan review and back to the Town Board for final
approval.
Chairman Lepkowski reminded the Board that this was one of four applications for the Route 31
corridor. Mr. Lepkowski stated his concerns with access to only one road and inquired about the
possibility of an access road with other potential developers.
Mr. Lepkowski also mentioned conceptually, a road over the railroad tracks and pedestrian trails.
Additionally Mr. Lepkowski brought up storm water flow and drainage issues.
Mr. Zee stated that the applicant would seek engineering studies and drainage analysis if the
Town Board gave an indication of approval.
Mr. Lepkowski explained that this is the beginning of the process.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any question from the audience.
Pat Donagan speaking on behalf of his father, the owner of an adjoining property, stated that they
would like to work with potential developers and the town on the egress and ingress on Route 31.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that the applicant would appear before the Town Board on June
19,2006.
Motion made by Allen Kovac, seconded by Casey Jordan to adjourn the hearing until June 28,
2006.
06-4-12 Syracuse Clay Associates, LLC Zone Change Recommendation, RA- 100 to PDD -
northeast corner of Route 31 and Oswego Road. Ron Bronstein, developer for Syracuse Clay Associates; Thomas Farlow, Civil engineer; Jared
Lusk, Esq. of Harter Secrest; Keith Mortimer, traffic consultant for Fisher Associates; Carl Eller
of Fisher Associates; James Trasher of Clough Harbour; and Peter Giovenco of Bergmann
Associates were present to request to rezone 50 acres from RA-100 to PPD. The applicant is
proposing a large retail center in the rear with small local retail in front.
The large parcel in the rear would have a Walmart Supercenter.
The small outparcel in front would house restaurants and specialty retail.
Tom Farlow of APD Engineering; retained by Walmart; stated that they would initiate a SEQR
process and would like to obtain a recommendation for zone change approval.
A corridor study update of Route 31 and Route 57 was completed in 2006 by FRA.
The proposed entrances would be on Route 57 and Route 31.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if they were proposing two entrances on Route 57. One for truck is
for deliveries and one as an entrance driveway.
Mr. Bronstein stated that the truck entrance is only a possibility at this point.
Chairman Lepkowski asked about connectivity with the property to the east that has not yet been
purchased.
Mr. Johnson asked about a road crossing the railroad tracks so that future developers would have
access.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions from the audience. Hearing none, he
asked for a motion to adjourn this matter to the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Karen Guinup, to adjourn this Public Hearing until
the next Planning Board meeting on June 28, 2006.
Motion Passed 6-0
06-4-13 Al Caza Contractors (3) Preliminary Plat, Burnet Road, 500 feet north of Route 31,
(7 lots) Chairman Lepkowski opened the hearing. No one was present.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that he would adjourn this hearing to a later time.
06-5-1 COR Laser Drive Company, LLC Zone Change Recommendation, RC-1 and RA-100 to R-Apt - north of Route 31, west of Dell Center Drive and Laser Drive.
Joseph Gerardi, Catherine Johnson of COR Development, Andrew Hart of Bergmann Associates;
Amy Dake of SRF Associates and Carlie Hanson of QPK Design were present for the applicant.
Applicant is proposing 475-497 Apartment units to be accessed from Laser Drive at Dell Center
Drive. Each unit would have 1-3 bedrooms, contained in 21 buildings.
Applicant is proposing 2 parking spots per unit. The proposed apartments would be red and grey
brick with tan stucco and each building would have a covered entrance.
It was mentioned that there is a need for drainage.
Chairman Lepkowski asked about the possibility of a forever green area or a conservation area on
the south side of the parcel .
Mr. Jordan asked about a traffic study. Applicant stated that a Traffic Study would be completed if the zone change was granted .
Mr. Chatfield asked about Interconnectivity with other parcels. Also mentioned was the
possibility of crossing the railroad tracks.
A lengthy discussion about traffic followed.
Mr. Tessier reminded that the Town Board would meet June 19, 2006 and this case would be
heard.
Mr. Detota inquired if Ver Plank Road could be an access to relieve traffic.
Mr. Lepkowski encouraged all applicants to work together to devise a sound traffic plan.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions from the public, hearing none he asked
for a motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Allen Kovac, Seconded by Karen Guinup, to adjourn this Public Hearing until
the next Planning Board Meeting on June 28, 2006.
Motion Passed 6-0
06-5-4 Jayesh Patel (3) Preliminary Plat, off Opal Drive, 500 feet south of Taft Road (1 lot
into 2 lots) Jayesh Patel was present to provide information proposing the division of one lot into two.
Chairman Lepkowski pointed out that the proposed driveway would not be accessible from both
lots.
A long discussion ensued with regards to the proposed driveway and accessability.
Mr. Tessier stated that the Town road property could not be crossed with a driveway.
Mr. Jordan asked about recourse against the builder (map filed in 1989).
Mr. Chatfield stated that it may be possible to refile the Jewel Drive subdivision.
It was also suggested that perhaps Mr. Patel could build a road and turn around to the town
specifications, and the town would maintain it.
Chairman Lepkowski suggested that the applicant talk to Mr. Weaver, highway superintendent
for the Town of Clay, to see what the Town would prefer.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that Mr. Patel has two options:
1) Build a Road to the Town specifications including a turn around.
2) Meet with Legal Counsel to see if the Town could abandon the section of the Road
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions from the public, hearing none he asked
for a motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Bruce Johnson, seconded by Casey Jordan, to adjourn this Public Hearing until
the next Planning Board Meeting on June 28, 2006.
Motion Passed 6-0
06-5-6 Daniel Godici (3) Preliminary Plat, northwest corner of Caughdenoy and Becker
Roads (6 lots). Dave Bardone of Brownell Land Survey, Phil Carroll of Carroll Consulting And Design, and
Daniel Godici were present to obtain permission to divide and build 5 residential homes, each on
a 2.3 acre lot with lot 6 (33 acres) to be Mr. Godici’s residence.
Each lot would have Public Water.
An application regarding the proposed driveways was sent to the county DOT
Mr. Chatfield recommended that the driveways would come off of Becker Road.
It was discussed that if the driveway to lot 6 was accessed on Becker Road that this would
interfere with drainage.
Applicant would like to access Caughdenoy Road and needs to permission from the County DOT
to allow for access to Caughdenoy Road.
Driveway applications would be approved by County DOT if Planning Board approves the lots
for building.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if the applicant wants to keep this large parcel (lot 6) for personal
use, not future development. Applicant stated he was not interested in selling or building additional structures on lot 6.
Sixty feet of frontage is needed on Becker Road.
Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by James Sharpe to move to Finial Plat.
Hearing adjourned to June 28, 2006.
Motion Passed 6-0
Old Business: Adjourned Hearings
06-2-5 Jon Burdick (3) Preliminary Plat, 8478 Oswego Road (2 lots) (Adjourned from 3
previous meetings)
06-4-1 Jon Burdick(3) Site Plan, 8481 Oswego Road (Adjourned from 2 previous meetings)
Mr. Tessier presented a fax from the applicant asking for adjournment of these hearings.
A Motion was made by Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Casey Jordan to adjourn these Public
Hearings until June 28, 2006.
Motion Passed 6-0
06-4-6 Starbucks Coffee Inc. (3) Site Plan, 5380 West Taft Road (Adjourned from 2
previous meetings)
Denny Baldwin of McKenzie Hughes, Kevin Petru, Bradley Hunt and Angelo Santabarbara to
request Site Plan approval for a restaurant with drive-in service.
Mr Baldwin stated that the County address manager had given an official address of 3911
Brewerton Road for this proposed business.
Landscaping was discussed. Mr. Petru stated that white pines would be used in the landscaping.
Also the lighting plan has been coordinated with the existing Eckerd Drug store.
Mr. Petra of Starbucks Coffee Inc. submitted a revised diagram of the proposed building. The
new proposal of the Starbucks Coffee Shop would be constructed of a burgundy and earthen tone
brick combination. The building would be 18 feet high. The HVAC Units would be covered by a wall.
There would be a brick trash enclosure to compliment the building.
A lengthy discussion regarding architecture ensued.
Karen Guinup would like to see more red/burgundy brick in the front of the building.
Mr. Johnson would like to see the left side of the building broken up. Mr. Johnson also stated
that this building lacks appeal and that Starbucks is a quality product however the building does
not reflect this.
The roof line was discussed in great detail.
Mr. Jordan suggested a switch in the color scheme making the burgundy brick the predominant
color and the earthen tan secondary.
Mr. Chatfield suggested that the logo be move to the left side of the building to break up the
expansive tan brick wall. Mr. Chatfield also suggested that the windows be raised higher so that
they do not look like automobile bays at an auto repair shop.
Mr. Johnson suggested that the lettering may be moved to the left side to break up the bland side
of this building.
Mr. Johnson asked if lighting on the left side of the building might make a difference.
A new diagram will be submitted to Mr. Tessier’s office for final approval.
Approval will be given assuming changes are as proposed .
Mr. Tessier will mail the changes to the Board.
Motion made by Mr. Kovac, Seconded by Mr. Sharpe to adopt a resolution using a
standard form#10 that the site plan proposed by Starbucks Coffee Inc at 3911 Brewerton Road be declared
a negative declaration as there appears to be no negative impact which could not be mitigated and
does not involve any other agencies including the Federal Government.
Motion Made by Allen Kovac, seconded by Karen Guinup to adopt a resolution using a standard
form #20 granting site plan approval to Starbucks Coffee Inc. based on a map by Bohler
Engineering, having a file number B050640 dated 03/29/06 revised 06/05/06 subject to the
following conditions.
1. Extend red/ burgundy brick around lower window area in front.
2. Install recesses in the west end of the south elevation to the depth of the wall and install wall sconces .
3. The dumpster enclosure shall be the same material as the building walls.
4. Signs on the bulding are approved as shown.
5.The architectural changes will be sent to the Commissioner for distribution to The Board for
their approval.
Motion Passed 5-1, Bruce Johnson was opposed.
New Business:
Sign, Plaza 57, Permit #38,060
Mr. Tessier was present to provide information to request a sign change.
Mr. Jordan stated that the name of the sign was smaller than originally proposed so that the
applicant could add another tenant.
Ms. Guinup stated that the ‘Plaza 57' needs to be larger but the ‘at Bayberry’ should be dropped .
Motion made by Mr. Jordan, seconded by Ms. Guinup to approve the sign for Plaza 57 located at
Route 57 subject to the following conditions.
1. Bayberry needs to be dropped from the sign making Plaza 57 larger.
Motion Passed 6-0
Adjournment:
Motion made by Chairman Lepkowski to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jim Sharpe.
Motion Passed 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 AM.Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Hageman-Clark
Planning Board Secretary
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