Town of Clay
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                                   Planning Board Minutes                                                                                       

                                            May 9, 2007

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 9th day of May, 2007. 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
                      John Dougherty        Member
                      Hal Henty                    Member
                      Scott Chatfield           Planning Board Attorney
                      Ron DeTota                C&S Engineers
                      Cindy Heid                  Assistant Commissioner of Planning 
                      Mark Territo                Commissioner of Planning
                      David Balcer               Planner
                      Jill Hageman-Clark   Planning Board Secretary

Chairman Lepkowski welcomed the new Commissioner of Planning, Mark Territo and the new Planner, David Balcer.

James Sharpe was absent. Allen Kovac arrived at 8:45pm.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion was made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Bruce Johnson to approve the minutes of the meeting on April 25, 2007.

Motion Passed 5-0

Public Hearings
2007-3-7 SECNY Federal Credit Union, Zone Change Recommendation RC-1 and LuC-1 to NC-1 - 3819 Brewerton Road 
Brian Bullard of Schopfer Architects was present for the applicant. The applicant is requesting a zone change to use an existing structure for a drive thru credit union. The applicant will use the current footprint of the existing structure.

Chairman Lepkowski asked if the applicant had brought any pictures. The applicant had not but stated that there would be a minimum impact change, the interior is 4500 square feet with a 1500 square foot drive thru. The drive thru would be located near the Wally Road entrance. Traffic would flow from the north to the south, exiting to Wally Road.

Karen Guinup asked how many cars would be expected. Mr. Bullard stated that the average would be around 3 cars per 30 minutes.

John Dougherty asked about signage. Mr. Bullard stated that the applicant plans to use the same sign area as existing Burdick sign.

Bruce Johnson voiced his concerns regarding the Site Plan and the tight parcel.

Cindy Heid stated that the applicant also has an application before the ZBA for the over hang of the roof.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that he would close the public hearing and that the Planning Board would make a Recommendation to the Town Board at a later date.


Old Business: Adjourned Hearings

2007-1-2 Bayberry Plaza (3) Site Plan - 7608 Oswego Road, Bayberry Plaza (Metro Mattress) 
(Adjourned from 4 previous meetings)
Joe Janowski was present.
Mr. Janowski began by addressing the conditions that were not met at the last meeting. The Site Plan shows the zoning of the adjacent properties. There is also a Site Plan from 1978 with a topography map. Ron Detota stated that this would be satisfactory.  Chairman Lepkowski asked about the 15 parking spaces. Mr. Janowski had a map from June of 1989 that showed the spaces.  Hal Henty asked about the hours of operation and if anyone was present from Metro Mattress. Mr. Janowski stated that they were unable to attend. Chairman Lepkowski stated that he could approve a Site Plan with restrictions. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the noise and the hours of operation. 
Scott Chatfield recommended conditioning Site Plan approval based on hours of operation. 

Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions from the audience. Robert Baril suggested that Mr. Janowski move into the property that he owns on Blackberry to see how bothersome the noise is. June Baycurra wants the dirt removed and bollards placed in place of the dirt at Egret Path to deter
traffic from cutting through.  Chairman Lepkowski stated that he would close the Public Hearing. June Baycura asked if they would wait for Metro Mattress to respond. Chairman Lepkowski stated that a time restriction could be set on the hours of operation for the truck deliveries. There was a discussion regarding the
proposed hours of operation.

A motion made by Bruce Johnson, seconded by Karen Guinup, to adopt a resolution using standard form #10 that the Site Plan for the expansion of the Metro Mattress store located at 7608 Oswego Road, Bayberry Plaza 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


A motion was made by Karen Guinup, seconded by John Dougherty using standard form # 20 granting Site Plan approval for the Metro Mattress expansion based on a map by Crissey Architects dated 2/14/2007 last revised 4/27/2007 subject to the following conditions:
1. The entire line of fence at the rear of the plaza will be placed inside of the shrub line.
2. Pick-ups and Deliveries will be limited to the hours of 7:00 AM- 9:00 PM, reducing truck traffic and noise impact on the neighbors. (Note: applicant was invited to input prior to Site Plan approval but was not present to address the concerns of the community.) 
3. Dirt pile if it is proven to be Plaza property will be removed and replaced with bollards.

Motion Passed 5-0


2007-1-5 COR Development Company, LLC (3) Site Plan - 3838 Route 31 (Lowe’s and restaurant space) (Adjourned from 3 previous meetings)
Kate Johnson attorney for COR Development and Pete Giovenco of Bergmann Associates were present for the applicant. Kate Johnson stated that they had addressed the concerns brought up at the last meeting. There is a lighting plan and the sewer drainage districts have begun the petition process. Peter Giovenco stated that two handicapped parking spaces were added near the contractors entrance.  The fence will be board on board 6' high in the front with a 6' high chain link fence to the rear. The chain link fence should act as a deterrent. There is a 10' aquatic bench at the wetland mitigation area. There would now be only one dumpster in place of the two previously proposed behind retail
A& B. Ron DeTota stated his concern is the chain link fence should allow for the continued conveyance of water. John Dougherty stated that he was not in favor of the fence. Kate Johnson stated that the school had requested the fence. There was a discussion about chain link verses split rail and which would be safer. Kate Johnson stated that the school insists on the chain link fence.

There was a discussion about the lighting plan. Mr. Giovenco stated that the lighting would have no spillage off of the property line. He said that to accomplish this they reduced the height of the poles and increased the number of poles along the ring road in back. In addition wall packs that direct the light down would be used on the building. Mr. Giovenco stated that the lighting would
be consistent with the COR center across the road. Bruce Johnson asked how tall the lights are at the COR center across the street. Kate Johnson said that the lights are 39'. Mr. Johnson then asked how tall the building was. Ms. Johnson stated that the building is to be 28' with 41' and 45' peaks.

There was a discussion about the storage trailers in the back of the property. Mr. Giovenco explained that the trailers would be there until full then replaced with an empty trailer. He also stated that the trailers would be gated. Cindy Heid said that she would like the Fire Marshall to review that. Ms. Heid also asked about the testing of the emergency generator system and the decibel level.

Kate Johnson stated that Lowe’s has agreed to build a berm first to satisfy the school. Ms. Johnson said that she would like to see that happen. Karen Guinup stated that they should only be granted Site Plan approval for the Lowe’s store. Chairman Lepkowski said that he would like to look closer at the lighting plan.
Chairman Lepkowski stated that he would keep the Public Hearing open.

A motion was made by Allen Kovac, seconded by John Dougherty to adjourn this Hearing until June 13, 2007.

Motion Passed 6-0


2007-2-3 AJM Management (3) Site Plan, off West Taft Road (Kinney Drug Store)
(Adjourned from 2 previous meetings) 
2007-3-3 AJM Management (3) Preliminary Plat, off West Taft Road (Kinney Drug Store) (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting)
No one was present for the applicant. 
Scott Chatfield spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Chatfield stated that he felt there was some confusion regarding the public / private road. He reminded that a private road does not indicate that this road is a drive way, it will still be accessible for public use however the road will be maintained by the owner not the town. Ultimately the road will connect to Buckley Road and it can be connected by another private road used for public access. The road will function the same regardless of ownership.  Chairman Lepkowski stated that he would leave the Public Hearing open.  Robert Trombley spoke from the audience. Mr. Trombley stated that he was landlocked and that he would like to see the road connect to access his property. Chairman Lepkowski encouraged him to come back.

A motion was made by John Dougherty, seconded by Bruce Johnson to adjourn this Hearing until June 13, 2007.

Motion Passed 6-0

Old Business: Hearings Closed

NONE

New Business: Signs

NONE

A motion was made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Hal Henty to adjourn until May 23, 2007.

Motion Passed 7-0

Meeting adjourned at 9:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,




Jill Hageman-Clark

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