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Town
of Clay
Approved
Planning Board Minutes
June 28, 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 28th 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
John Doherty Member
Scott Chatfield Planning Board Attorney
Ron DeTota C&S Engineers
Mary Moskowitz Planner
Jill Hageman-Clark Planning Board Secretary
Chairman Lepkowski welcomed John Doherty as a new member to the Planning Board.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Sharpe, seconded by Bruce Johnson to approve the minutes of June 14,
2006 as presented.
Motion Passed 7-0
Public Hearings:
06-5-7 Johnson Liverpool, L.P. (3) Site Plan, 4806 West Taft Road (Tactair)
Jerald Dwyer of Tactair Fluid Controls, Brian Bullard and David Rebhahn from Schopfer Architects
were present.
The applicant is requesting site plan approval for an addition of 16,000 square feet to the current
existing structure that is used as an aerospace manufacturing plant. Mr. Dwyer stated that Tactair
has gained 7 new product lines and will need the additional space for warehousing the products. At
this point Tactair is only able to house two of the new lines due to lack of space. The addition would
enable the applicant to keep the additional five lines in the West Taft warehouse and allow for
approximately 10,00 square feet of future acquisition.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if the applicant had received recommendations from the Onondaga
County Planning Board. Mr. Dwyer stated that he had not. Chairman Lepkowski stated that the
Onondaga Planning Board had recommended that the applicant provide information and an
application to the Metropolitan Water Board regarding any permanent improvements to the counties
easements. Mary Moskowitz stated that there needs to be a note indicating that no structure would
be placed on the Onondaga County Water Easement.
Easements were discussed at length.
Chairman Lepkowski asked about the reserved parking area. The applicant stated that adequate
parking currently exists for the facility, but indicated the reserved parking to indicate that additional
parking can be added if need. Mary Moskowitz stated this is acceptable per Town of Clay Zoning
Code.
Chairman Lepkowski presented the Fire Marshall’s comments, which stated that the access doors
are not shown on the map. The applicant stated that the access doors on the proposed addition will
be placed on the south west corner and there is an existing door on the north side of the existing
structure. These doors will be shown on a new drawing.
Bruce Johnson asked about the type of manufacturing. Mr. Dwyer stated that the product line is
predominately aircraft parts.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if this would be an expansion of current production. Mr. Dwyer stated
that it was.
Chairman asked if the applicant had consulted with the fire department regarding any chemicals.
The applicant stated that the last meeting with the Moyers Corners Fire Department was three years
ago and are planning to have them back for a walk through. There would not be any quantities of
caustic materials.
Mr. Kovac asked if the addition would have a fire suppression system. Mr. Dwyer stated that it
would have an extension of the existing wet system. There would be fire extinguishers as well as
fire equipment though out the plant. Also the building would have a fire alarm system.
Chairman Lepkowski asked about lighting. Mr. Dwyer stated that there would be additional external
lighting.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if anyone on the board had any questions.
Mr. Johnson said that his concern was the fire department having full access around the building.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that they would need a review from the Fire Department. The applicant
indicated they will meet with a representative from the Moyers Corners Fire Department.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if the Town engineer, Mr. Detota had any concerns. Mr. Detota stated
that he was concerned with the drainage and the grading of the bank. The plan needs to be modified
to build up the embankment for drainage.
Chairman Lepkowski opened the Hearing to the public.
Russ Mitchell, a property owner, asked if there were multiple shifts. Mr. Dwyer stated that there
were basically two shifts the first was a flex shift working Monday - Friday starting at either 6:00
or 7:00am to 2:30 or 3:30 pm. The second shift is Monday through Thursday with 4, 10 hour shifts
ending a lot of times at 3:15pm. Sometime there are Saturday shifts from 6:00am until 12 noon.
There are no Sunday shifts.
Chairman Lepkowski that he would close the Public Hearing and that the applicant should return
after resolving the few engineering issues and meeting with the fire department.
OLD BUSINESS: Adjourned Hearings
06-2-5 Jon Burdick (3) Preliminary Plat, 8478 Oswego Road (2 lots) (Adjourned from 4
previous meetings. The applicant requested adjournment to the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion was made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Al Kovac to adjourn this Public Hearing until the
next Planning Board meeting on July 12, 2006.
Motion Passed 7-0.
06-2-9 Family Video Movie Club, Zone Change Recommendation R-Apt to HC-1 at the south
east corner of Bear and Buckley Roads (3+ acres) (Adjourned from 3 previous meetings)
The applicant has asked to withdraw the application.
Chairman Lepkowski closed this Public Hearing.
06-4-1 Jon Burdick (3) Site Plan, 8481 Oswego Road (Adjourned from 3 previous meetings.
The applicant requested adjournment to the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion was made by Jim Sharpe, seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn this Public Hearing until
the next Planning Board meeting on July 12, 2006.
Motion Passed 7-0.
06-4-9 Development Assistance Group, LLC Zone Change Recommendation, RA-100 to PDD -
3715 (and vacant) Route 31, north side, just west of the railroad tracks (Amedore Homes)
(Adjourned from 1 previous meeting.)
The applicant requested adjournment to the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion was made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Bruce Johnson to adjourn this Public Hearing until
the next Planning Board meeting on July 12, 2006.
Motion Passed 7-0.
06-4-10 AJM Management (3) Site Plan, south side of West Taft Road, 1000 feet wast of
Buckley Road, in the North Medical Center Campus (Kinney Drugs) (Adjourned from 1
previous meeting.) John Murphy Executive Vice President of AJM Management Services and Greg Sgromo of Dunn
and Sgromo Engineers, were present for the applicant.
Mr. Murphy presented some changes that had been made since the last Planning Board meeting,
including a correction to the zoning, and the addition of guard rails to the plan.
Mr. Murphy stated the land that would be reclaimed by closing of the existing driveway would create
approximately 55 new parking spaces. Since the last meeting the County Planning Board has
reviewed the traffic study on Taft Road .
Mr. Murphy stated that the drainage study has been completed. The plan would include concrete
basins to more effectively hold back storm waters.
Mr. Murphy stated that the Applicant is scheduled to appear before the ZBA on
7/10/06, and scheduled to appear before the Town Board on 7/19/06.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that the Planning Board needed to see copies of the traffic study at the
next meeting and any revised site plan with a possible subdivision map.
The applicant also needs to provide an additional copy site plan map in regards to the changes made
to the existing driveway on the adjacent parcel occupied by the North Medical Center. This map will
be added to the North Medical Center site plan file.
There was also a discussion about the size of the proposed Kinney Drug store. The proposed store
would be 14,000 square feet and essentially have no landscaping directly around the structure.
Chairman Lepkowski questioned whether a 14,000 square foot was necessary when a new building
in Bayberry is only proposing 11,000 square feet.
Bruce Johnson suggested that perhaps the building could be rectangular instead of square. Mr.
Murphy stated that a rectangle building would interfere with Franciscan Health Care and Janus Park.
There was some confusion as to where the front of the building would be. Chairman Lepkowski
stated that it would depend on whether the Town would accept it as a road or a private driveway.
At this point it is considered a driveway. The Chairman suggested that the applicant address this
with the ZBA.
Mr. Chatfield urged the applicant to begin subdivision proceeding.
Ms. Moskowitz stated that an RC-1 Zone would have zero lot line setbacks.
Mr. Detota reminded that the sanitary sewer needed to be relocated.
Stormwater and lighting regarding this structure was discussed.
Chairman Lepkowski presented the Fire Marshall’s comments to the applicant. The Fire Marshall
has requested information stating what the current water supply is capable of producing so that any
improvements can be made if necessary.
A long discussion ensued questioning what type of zoning there needs to be, as well as, what type
of approvals will be needed for this development to move forward.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that the structure that should be in an NC-1 not in an RC-1. Chairman
Lepkowski stated that NC-1 might be the better zone choice for this application because if that
change was made the applicant may not need the variances he is currently seeking.
The Chairman asked if there were any questions from the audience.
Russ Mitchell brought up parking issues in the current North Medical Center.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any further questions from the public, hearing none, he
asked for a motion to adjourn this Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Al Kovac, seconded by Casey Jordan to adjourn this Public Hearing until the
next Planning Board meeting on July 12, 2006.
Motion Passed 7-0
06-4-12 Syracuse Clay Associates, LC Zone Change Recommendation from RA-!00 to PDD -
northeast corner of Route 31 and Oswego Road (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting.)
(Walmart) The applicant requested adjournment to the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion was made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Casey Jordan to adjourn this Public Hearing until
the next Planning Board meeting on July 12, 2006.
Motion Passed 7-0.
06-5-1 COR Laser Drive Company, LC Zone Change Recommendation, RC-1 and
RA-100 to R-Apt. North of Route 31 west of Dell Center Drive and Laser Drive (Adjourned from 1
previous meeting) The applicant requested adjournment to the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion was made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Bruce Johnson to adjourn this Public Hearing until
the next Planning Board meeting on July 12, 2006.
Motion Passed 7-0.
06-5-4 Jayesh Patel (3) Preliminary Plat off Opal Drive, 500 feet south of Taft Road (1 lot into
2 lots) (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting) Jayesh Patel, applicant, and Hal Romans, Ianuzi and Romans, P.C. were present.
Hal Romans presented the request for the subdivision of one lot into two.
The applicant is to build a cul-de- sac so that each lot will be accessible from the current road.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that the Fire Marshall had reviewed the site plan and noted that fire
hydrants are required within 600 feet from the structure. This was not clearly indicated on the map.
Mr. Romans stated that there is one hydrant indicated on Mercury Circle and that the water line
would have to be extended onto the property.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that the Onondaga County Planning Board review this application and
had no comments so the Planning Board could move forward with this case provided that the
applicant agrees to the following terms:
The applicant will build a road to the Town’s specifications with a cul-de- sac.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if anyone on the Board had any questions.
Mr. Detota asked about the concrete gutters on Mercury Circle and whether they would remain or
be removed. Mr. Romans stated that he believed that it would be removed.
Mr. Detota also asked about the cross section and asked if Mr. Chatfield approved of them. Mr.
Chatfield agreed that it would be acceptable from a legal point of view.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if anyone from the audience had any questions. Hearing none, he closed
the Public Hearing and asked for a SEQR determination.
Motion made by Al Kovac, seconded by Bruce Johnson to adopt a resolution using standard form
#10 that the Preliminary Plat proposed by Jayesh Patel off Opal Drive, 500 feet south of Taft Road
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 7-0.
Chairman Lepkowski noted that since this plan required an addition to the Town road, the Planning
Board could not move to Final Plat at this time. The Chairman asked for a motion for Preliminary
Plat approval.
Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Casey Jordan to adopt a resolution using standard form
#30 granting Preliminary Plat approval to Jayesh Patel off Opal Drive, 500 feet south of Taft Road,
based on a map by Ianuzi and Romans, P.C. having a file number 19091 dated 4/28/2006 last
revision date 6/28/2006 subject to the following conditions:
1. Subject to Legal and Engineering approvals.
Motion Passed 7-0.
06-5-5 Napolitano Route 31 Company, LC, Zone Change Recommendation, R-Apt and RA-100
to RC-1 , on the south side of Route 31, across from the COR Center (Lowes)
(Adjourned from 1 previous meeting). The applicant requested adjournment to the next Planning Board meeting.
Motion was made by Casey Jordan, seconded by Jim Sharpe to adjourn this Public Hearing until the
next Planning Board meeting on July 12, 2006.
Motion Passed 7-0.
06-5-6 Daniel Godici (3) Preliminary Plat, northwest corner of Caughdenoy and Becker Roads
(6 lots) (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting) David Bardoun, Brownell and Bardoun LS, was present for the applicant.
Mr. Bardoun stated that there have been changes since last month’s meeting, including a 60 foot
right-of-way on Becker Road. The applicant has been in contact with both the Town Engineer and
the Health Department regarding some issues. A forty foot drainage easement was added, as well
as, the two road boundaries were relabeled to the Town’s specifications. There is a note added just
above the title block, stating that lot six is not considered residential building lot as it is larger that
5 acres. They have met with the Onondaga County Water Authority.
Chairman Lepkowski asked about hydrants. Mr. Bardoun stated that there was one on Becker Road,
one to the north, one to the south and one across from the Wilkinson property.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if the Board had any questions. He then asked if the audience had any questions, hearing none he closed the Public Hearing and
asked for a SEQR determination.
Motion made by Al Kovac, seconded by Bruce Johnson to adopt a resolution using standard form
#10 that the Preliminary Plat proposed by Daniel Godici at the northwest corner of Caughendoy and
Becker Road 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 7-0
Motion made by Bruce Johnson, seconded by Casey Jordan, to move to Final Plat.
Motion passed 7-0.
Motion was made by Bruce Johnson, seconded by Karen Guinup to adopt a resolution using
standard form #40 granting Final Plat approval to Daniel Godici located at the northwest corner of
Caughdenoy and Becker Road based on a map by Neil Brownell on 5/03/06, revised 6/28/06 file
numbered 06.09, subject to the following conditions:
1. Legal and Engineering approvals.
Also it should be noted that the Onondaga County Planning Board’s concern with regards to lot 6
was considered and the Planning Board felt that access off Caughdenoy Road is more reasonable
because access from Becker Road would be a hardship due to crossing two easements.
Motion Passed 7-0.
New Business:
06-5-8 Alberici General Contractors, Inc. - Final Plat, Lighthouse Village.
Hal Romans, Ianuzi and Romans P.C., was present.
The applicant is requesting to divide 17.5 acres into 44 lots.
Chairman Lepkowski asked Mr. Detota if he was in agreement with this application. Mr. Detota
stated that he was.
Motion made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Casey Jordan to adopt a resolution using standard
form #40 granting Final Plat approval to Alberici General Contractors, located on the west side of
Bear Road, opposite Bay Chapel Circle based on a map by Ianuzi and Roams, P.C. having a file
number 1932.004 dated 7/29/2005 subject to the following:
1. Subject to Legal and Engineering approvals.
Motion Passed 7-0.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn this meeting was made by John Doherty, seconded by Bruce Johnson.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.
Motion Passed 7-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Jill Hageman-Clark
Planning Board Secretary
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