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Town
of Clay
Approved
Planning Board Minutes
April 8, 2009
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 8th day of April 2009. 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
John Dougherty Deputy Chairman
Karen Guinup Member
Hal Henty Member
Allen Kovac Member
James Sharpe Member
Russ Mitchell Member
Scott Chatfield Planning Board Attorney
Ron DeTota C&S Engineers
David Balcer Town Planner
Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning and
Development
Gloria Wetmore Planning Board Secretary
Chairman Lepkowski welcomed the new Member Russell Mitchell to the Planning Board.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
A motion was made by James Sharpe, seconded by Allen Kovac to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion Passed 7-0
Public Hearings:
2009-2-1 Hovey-Buckley LLC (3) Amended Site Plan, 4483 Buckley Road
Joe Mastroianni of Mastroianni Engineering was present for the Applicant. Mr. Mastroianni explained they would build a 150ft x 40ft (6000 sq ft) metal building, on a concrete slab, unheated to house materials. The applicant obtained a variance from the State eliminating the requirement to install an additional fire hydrant, as recommended by the Town Fire Marshall, as there will be no flammable materials stored in the building.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if the applicant had proof of the variance, David Balcer presented the Chairman with a letter from the State. The Chairman stated that he would like to see a note about the variance on the Site Plan. Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions and there were none. The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Karen Guinup seconded by John Dougherty to adopt a resolution using standard form # 10 that the Site Plan submitted by Hovey-Buckley, LLC be declared a Negative
Declaration as there appears to be no environmental impacts which can not be mitigated and does not involve any other permit granting agencies including the Federal Government.
Motion Passed 7-0
A motion was made by Allen Kovac seconded by James Sharpe to adopt a resolution using standard form # 20, granting Amended Site Plan approval to Hovey-Buckley LLC at 4483 Buckley Road, based on a drawing by Mastroianni Engineering file # P-1 dated 2-9-2009 revised 4-8-2009, subject to all legal and engineering and the variance case data to eliminate the need for an additional fire hydrant, incorporated into the Site Plan The Chairman requested a total of 6 maps with revisions be sent to Planning and Development (3) and C&S Engineers (3).
Motion Passed 7-0
2009-3-1 Duroshed (3) Amended Site Plan, 8075 Oswego Road
Hal Romans of Ianuzi & Romans, and Paul Curtain Attorney for the applicant, were present.
Mr. Romans explained the applicant would like to open a 3 season outdoor sales business selling sheds. Originally the applicant wanted to put two 20x20 foot sheds on the north side of the building (site B) and the other two sheds in the middle of the north side of the parking lot(site A) close to Oswego Road. The applicant is renting the old dry cleaners storefront for an office, to write orders and to set up deliveries.
There was some discussion on moving the two 20x20 foot sheds from site B to site A with the other sheds. The four sheds will only take up four (4) parking spaces; there are 550 parking spaces available however only 305 spaces are currently mandatory for this shopping center currently.
Mr.Curtain explained the sheds are models, they will have no heat, water or electricity hooked to them, they will be on the site on a temporary basis, spring summer and fall, therefore will not have any effect on plowing. Mr. Romans explained there would be no offices in the sheds; they may have brochures for people to pick-up for future sales. The hours of operation would most likely be noon to 5 pm daily, the lease runs from April 1, thru October 31.Hal Henty asked about lighting, The only lights will be the existing parking lot lights. Scott Chatfield said he has no conflict of interest for the record, he purchased a Duroshed at the Cicero location and it was delivered to his house , and assembled on site. Russ Mitchell asked if there was enough light at night, to be able to see the sheds at night. Mr. Romans pointed out all the lights on the plan. The
Site Plan could be turned over to the Commissioner of Planning and Development for Administrative Approval. Chairman Lepkowski asked the Board if they would like to turn it over to the turn the matter over to the Commissioner for Administrative Approval.
A motion was made by Hal Henty, seconded by John Dougherty, to turn this matter over to the Commissioner of Planning and Development for Administrative Approval.
Motion Passed 7-0
Business: Adjourned Hearings
2007-12-3 Group One Development, LLC (3) Site Plan– Corner of Route 31 & Henry Clay Blvd. (Adjourned from 13 previous meetings)
A motion was made by James Sharpe, seconded by Russ Mitchell to adjourn this public hearing to May 13, 2009.
Motion Passed 7-0
2008-6-1 Clay South Development Co., LLC (3),(Lowe’s outparcel) (Adjourned from 7 previous meetings)
A motion was made by Hal Henty, seconded by James Sharpe to adjourn this public hearing to
May 27, 2009.
Motion Passed 7-0
2008-12-5 Walrus LLC, Special Amended Site Plan – South side NYS Route 31 (Permit Advisory Referral (Gasoline Service Station) – corner of Henry Clay Blvd. & NYS Route 31 (Nice N Easy) (Adjourned from 2 previous meetings)
2008-12-6 Walrus LLC, Special Permit Advisory Referral- Drive-thru service (for bank teller) – corner of Henry Clay Blvd. & NYS Route 31 (Adjourned from 2 previous meetings)
2008-12-7 Walrus LLC (3), Site Plan – corner of Henry Clay Blvd. & NYS Route 31 (Nice N Easy) (Adjourned from 3 previous meetings)
Chairman Lepkowski opened all 3 public hearings; Jim Hagan was present for the applicant.
Mr. Hagan explained that he had not received comments from the NYS DOT. Chairman Lepkowski asked if they had heard from the County DOT, Mr. Hagan had not.
Chairman Lepkowski requested the applicant provide traffic counts by usage as the drive thru and restaurant use higher traffic counts than retail.
Scott Chatfield said while looking over the traffic study, Ron DeTota made the observation that there are no traffic counts for any intersections west of and including Henry Clay Blvd. They listed 6 intersections east of Henry Clay Blvd having recent traffic counts while Henry Clay Blvd. and west were utilizing older counts. It was questioned whether more up to date traffic counts for west and south of Henry Clay Blvd are needed.
Chairman Lepkowski gave a brief over view of the project for the students attending this meeting. The Chairman asked if there were any questions there were none.
A motion was made by John Dougherty seconded by Hal Henty to adjourn all 3 Public Hearings to April 22, 2009.
Motion Passed 7-0
2009-1-2 Estate of Donald Alt, Zone Change Recommendation R-2F to R-APT– 8079 Stearns Road. (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting)
Chairman Lepkowski informed the Board that the Applicant withdrew this application.
2009-1-4 4-Ward Sales LLC (3)Site Plan – 4531 NYS Route 31 (Adjourned from 2 previous meetings)
Jim Hagen and Mr. Dwyer were present and stated that; the Town Board approved the special permit with a favorable recommendation from the Planning Board.
Mr. Hagan presented a letter from the property owner, which stated that the applicant has been given access rights to Henry Clay Blvd.
Karen Guinup asked if the trailers that are on the site right now are for sale? Mr. Hagan responded those are for show, not for sale.
Ms. Guinup asked about the light poles, Mr. Dwyer pointed them out on the plan.
Chairman Lepkowski asked if there were any questions from the public, there were none. The hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Karen Guinup seconded by Russ Mitchell to adopt a resolution using standard form # 10 that the Site Plan for 4-Ward Sales LLC. be declared a Negative Declaration
for SEQR Determination, 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
A motion was made by Karen Guinup seconded by Hal Henty to adopt a resolution using standard # 20 granting Site Plan approval to 4-Ward Sales LLC based on a map by J.S. Hagan
Architects, Project # 28045 dated 11-10-2008 revised 4-2-2009.
Motion Passed 7-0
2009-1-6 Gary Bell (3) Site Plan, 7422 Oswego Road (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting)
Gary Bell, the applicant, and Rick Ruggaber of Whelan & Curry Construction was present.
Gary Bell is proposing to construct a 60 x 70 ft (4200 sq.ft) addition to the back of the building. Mr. Bell pointed out the additional buffer to the south of the site, and he also pointed out they will be closing the north entrance, adding a green area planting consists of junipers.They will only have 1 ingress and egress point.They propose removing the wood shingle facade and replacing it with a vertical extended metal roof line to give it a more updated look.
The set backs are in conformance so there is no need for a variance.
Hal Henty asked where they would store the cars awaiting repairs. Mr. Bell said they would only be there for a weekend the increased buffer should shield the parked cars from the residential area. Hal Henty also asked about a buffer on the north side of the property facing John Glenn Blvd. Mr. Ruggaber explained Mr. Bell does not own that property, and the addition will block the wrecked vehicles.
Chairman Lepkowski asked how tall the arborvitae would be, Mr Ruggaber said they would plant a hedge row of 9 arborvitae bushes, 6 to 8ft in height when planted, Chairman Lepkowski asked if they could double the amount of plants to fill in the gaps. The yew bushes out front would be lower. There was a discussion about security of the cars and lighting.
Karen Guinup asked what would happen to the screening to the east once the addition was built.
A motion was made by Karen Guinup seconded by Allen Kovac to adjourn the public hearing to April 22, 2009.
Motion Passed 7-0
Old Business: Hearings Closed
NONE
Work Session
INVERNESS GARDENS (FKA WOODSIDE RUNNE) PROJECT PLAN APPROVAL (P.D.D.)
The following Resolution was moved, seconded and passed:
WHEREAS, Woodside Runne, Inc. has duly filed a Petition requesting a change of zone to P.D.D. District on lands located at West Taft Road in the Town of Clay; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Clay Code Section 230-18E, the Planning Board has been reviewing the proposed Project Plan for six months including a proposed Project Report and has made many modifications; and
WHEREAS, the project applicant has proposed to phase the P.D.D. development into two phases, the first to consist of 29 acres of two-unit attached townhouses and the second phase to consist of 11.75 acres of mixed use commercial; and
WHEREAS, the details of the proposal are as set forth in the attached report dated, December 2008 (Last revised April 8, 2009) proposed by Woodside Runne, Inc. and hereby adopted by the Planning Board, which report summarizes the salient elements of the proposed project including proposed covenants and restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed the proposed overall concept plan and the subdivision preliminary plan and grading plan and finds them acceptable; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed the environmental information submitted by the applicant including a letter from John Piston of the DEC stating the former hazardous waste site located to the south has been remediated and is currently monitored and does not pose a public health threat, the applicant has agreed to advise the future owners of it existence and therefore the Planning Board recommends that the Town Board, as lead agency, adopt a Negative Declaration for SEQR purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Town Code Section 230-18 F (1)(a) the Planning Board hereby recommends the approval of the Project Plan, dated August 2, 2007 with revisions to March 20, 2009, Preliminary plan dated December 9, 2008 last revised March 20, 2009, Landscape plan dated December 9, 2008, last revised March 20, 2009, project number 1431.023, as set forth in the report and plans attached hereto.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Karen Guinup to approve the Resolution.
Motion Passed 7-0
Discussion
Ray Brooks of Guy Young Road , would like to build 6 houses with shared driveways on a cul-de-sac. There was some discussion about possibly making it a gated community, or make it an unincorporated association.
New Business: Signs
None
ADJOURN MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 pm, motion made by Russ Mitchell seconded by John Dougherty.
Motion Passed 7-0
Respectively Submitted
Gloria Wetmore
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