Van Buren, NY - July 2008 Planning Board minutes

July 2008 Planning Board minutes


	July 7, 2008 The Regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Van Buren, held at the Town building, 7575 Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville, New York, was called to order at 7:00p.m. Those present joined in the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call: Harold Crandon present James Virginia absent James Ruddock present Eric Knapp present Fred Thomas present Norma Goodman present Anthony Geiss, Chairman present Also present: Brad Hunt, Attorney Jim Billings, Town Engineer Dave Pringle, Code Enforcement Officer Vera Cavallaro, Planning Board Secretary MINUTES: Mr. Crandon asked the word finds be changed to fines on pages 9 and 10. Ms. Goodman asked the portable be changed to potable on page 10. Due to the tape of tonight's meeting becoming corrupt, minutes will not be verbatim and will be generalized discussion taken from notes. Motion Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to accept the June Minutes and Spano Special Meeting minutes as amended. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Crandon. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously on a roll call vote that follows: Mr. Virginia absent Mr. Thomas yes Mr. Knapp yes Mr. Crandon yes Mr. Ruddock yes Ms. Goodman yes Mr. Geiss, Chairman yes Motion 08-53 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to open the public hearing for Sun Meadows. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Knapp. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-54 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to waive the full reading of the published public hearing notice. Mr. Ruddock moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. SUNMEADOWS SECTION 3 - PUBLIC HEARING Tax Map ID #'s 033-04-02.1, 04.0 and 033.-05-01.0, 15.0 Mr. Price, Mr. Stansbury, and Mr. Kantak were present to address the Board. Mr. Price discussed the project and stated that they have changed the 20ft right of way into a 60ft right of way which will be gravel and gated and it could also be used as a pedestrian walkway. Mr. Stansbury stated that they have updated the traffic report so that it does not include the connection at Meigs Rd and they have sent it to DOT for review and have not received any comments back from DOT as of yet. Mr. Geiss asked if there was anyone else that wished to speak either for or against this proposal. Ms. Mary Crego said that they have many young families that live in Sun Meadows and that she would rather not have the connection to Meigs Rd. because she believes it would increase the traffic in the neighborhood. Ms. Crego asked how many lots will be in this subdivision. Mr. Kantak said 28 lots. Mr. Geiss asked if there was anyone else that wished to speak. No one spoke. Motion 08-55 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Crandon moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. SUNMEADOWS SECTION 3 - PRELIMINARY PLOT AMENDED Tax Map ID #'s 033-04-02.1, 04.0 and 033.-05-01.0, 15.0 Mr. Price, Mr. Stansbury, and Mr. Kantak were present to address the Board. Mr. Stansbury discussed the traffic study that was completed showing no access other than the emergency 60ft right of way to Meigs Rd and stated that they have sent the traffic study to Jim Stelter of Onondaga County Department of Transportation and are waiting on a reply. Mr. Geiss asked if the fire department has commented on this yet. Mr. Pringle said that the fire department has not commented yet be he believes that the 60ft width should be ok and the applicant will be installing a knox box for the gate at the access drive so the fire department should be ok with the current plan. Mr. Price said that they will comply with any comments the fire department should have and that the 60ft right of way will be gravel, gated and a knox box will be installed so emergency vehicles can gain access. Mr. Price said that they will retain ownership of lot 20 and the 60ft right of way will be maintained by them until they decide to sell the property and once the property is sold the maintenance will be done by whoever owns the property and the gravel access will also serve as a pedestrian walkway. The Board and the applicant discussed a special district being formed for the maintenance of the 60ft right of way so that it will always be maintained. Mr. Price agreed to form a special district for the right of way to Meigs Rd. Mr. Billings asked that the building lines be confirmed for the 65' minimum. The Board discussed Section 4 needing a zone change to be included in the PUD and the bond that will be needed for the final plot plan. Mr. Price said that they will be providing the bond as they have done in the past. Motion 08-56 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve the preliminary plot plan for Section 3 of the Sun Meadows PUD Tax Map Parcel Id#033.1-05-01.1 and 033.1-05-15 per the applicant's map dated 3/21/08 with latest revision date of 7/7/08 showing section 3 and future section 4 with the conditions that Onondaga County DOT approve the traffic study that was completed, any comments from the fire department be addressed and a special district for maintenance be formed for the 60ft right of way. An emergency connection will be provided between Section 3 and Meigs Road. This will be paved or gravel as required by the Fire Department. A pedestrian walkway will also be provided in the 60ft right to way to Meigs Rd. This project is creating a network of local streets scaled for pedestrians and designed to promote low speed traffic by providing a pedestrian interconnect via the walkway to Meigs Rd. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried on a roll call vote that follows: Mr. Virginia absent Mr. Thomas yes Mr. Knapp yes Mr. Crandon yes Mr. Ruddock yes Ms. Goodman yes Mr. Geiss, Chairman yes Vote: 6 yes, 0 no, 1 other. Motion 08-57 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain the following motion: WHEREAS Town Code Section 175-5 (C) establishes the criteria for the reservation of parkland on residential subdivision plats or the imposition of a sum of money in lieu thereof; and WHEREAS, the purpose of such a provision is to prevent deterioration in the quality of park and recreational services to residents in the Town of Van Buren as a result of a new residential development; and WHEREAS, based on the present and anticipated future needs for park and recreational facilities in the Town relative to the projected population growth in the Town to which the Sun Meadows Section 3 subdivision will contribute, a proper case exists for requiring that a park or parks be suitably located for playground or other recreational purposes within the Town; and WHEREAS, a suitable park or parks of adequate size to meet the Town's requirements can not be properly located within the Sun Meadows Section 3 subdivision, nor is there a need for such additional facilities in the immediate neighborhood, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a proper case exists regarding the Sun Meadows Section 3 Subdivision development for requiring the developer pay a park fee of $350 per lot. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-58 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to send a positive recommendation regarding the Sun Meadows Section 4 Zone Change (R-40 to PUD) which is located off of the current Section 3 bordering Meigs Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID# 33.1-05-13.1. The special conditions for this PUD will be identical to Sections two and three of Sun Meadows. This is for lot sizes and setbacks. Mr. Crandon moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. WELLNER - SUBDIVISION 1696 Kingdom Rd Tax Map Parcel Id# 042-02-16.3 Mr. Tom Sciuga was present to address the Board. Mr. Geiss read a summary of the County comments. The Board and the applicant discussed approval for the new lot from the Onondaga County Health Department for the new lot that is being formed. Mr. Scuiga said that he would provide the Board with that approval as soon as it is available. Motion 08- 59 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to declare the Town of Van Buren Planning Board as lead agency, a single agency, uncoordinated review for the unlisted action under SEQR for the Wellner subdivision at 1696 Kingdom Rd Tax Map Parcel Id# 042-02-16.3. This is the subdivision of an existing lot into two lots with remaining lands being 13.359 acres and the lot 1 being 1.837 acres. There will be no significant adverse environmental impact with regard to this subdivision. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Thomas. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-60 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve the Wellner subdivision on 1696 Kingdom Rd Tax Map Parcel Id# 042-02-16.3. This is the subdivision of lot one being 1.837 acres and the remaining parcel being 13.359 acres with the condition that applicant receive septic approval from the Onondaga County Health Department. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried on a roll call vote that follows: Mr. Virginia absent Mr. Thomas yes Mr. Knapp yes Mr. Crandon yes Mr. Ruddock yes Ms. Goodman yes Mr. Geiss, Chairman yes Vote: 6 yes, 0 no, 1 other. HYACINTH LAND DEVELOPMENT - SUBDIVISION Van Buren & Ellsworth Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID#'s 031-02-06.2, 031-02-04.1 & 031-02-03.0 Mr. Julian Clark was present to address the Board. Mr. Clark addressed all of the Board comments from the previous meeting. The Board and the applicant discussed lot 61 and 62 having no access to Van Buren Rd. Motion 08-61 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to declare the Town of Van Buren Planning Board as lead agency for a single agency uncoordinated review for the unlisted action under SEQR for the preliminary plat for Hyacinth Land Development at Van Buren & Ellsworth Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID# 031-02-06.2, 031-02-04.1 & 031-02-03. This is a PUD which was previously approved with area that included both residential and commercial. The applicant is proposing to develop 60 residential lots, 1 commercial lot and 1 lot for future apartment development along with 20 lots which would have a common 0 lot line for town houses. This is a parcel which is a total of 48.2 acres which had been reviewed before when the PUD was formed. There is no significant adverse environmental impact with regard to this project. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-62 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve the preliminary plat for Hyacinth Land Development at Van Buren & Ellsworth Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID# 031-02-06.2, 031-02-04.1 & 031-02-03. This is for the creation of 60 residential lots, 1 commercial lot and 1 lot for future apartment development along with 20 lots which would have a common 0 lot line for town houses. This is a parcel which is a total of 48.2 acres. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Crandon. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-63 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain the following motion: WHEREAS Town Code Section 175-5 (C) establishes the criteria for the reservation of parkland on residential subdivision plats or the imposition of a sum of money in lieu thereof; and WHEREAS, the purpose of such a provision is to prevent deterioration in the quality of park and recreational services to residents in the Town of Van Buren as a result of a new residential development; and WHEREAS, based on the present and anticipated future needs for park and recreational facilities in the Town relative to the projected population growth in the Town to which the Hyacinth Land Development subdivision will contribute, a proper case exists for requiring that a park or parks be suitably located for playground or other recreational purposes within the Town; and WHEREAS, a suitable park or parks of adequate size to meet the Town's requirements can not be properly located within the Hyacinth Land Development subdivision, nor is there a need for such additional facilities in the immediate neighborhood, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a proper case exists regarding the Hyacinth Land Development Subdivision development for requiring the developer pay a park fee of $350 per lot. Mr. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Thomas. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. LOWERY - ZONE CHANGE 7505 Van Buren Rd Tax Map Parcel Id# 031-02-05.1 & 5.2 Mr. Rich Lowery and Mr. Jim Lowery were present to address the Board. Mr. Lowery explained that they would like to rezone to two lots that they own to local business for professional office space and that they are only going to be utilizing the lot that has the existing house for now but they would like to rezone the second lot for future use. The Board and the applicant discussed wetlands on the site and determined that there were not any wetlands on the site. Motion 08-64 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to send a positive recommendation regarding the Lowery Zone Change (R-40 to LB) located on Van Buren Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID# 031-02-5.1 and 5.2. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. SABRE - SITE PLAN 115 Railroad St Tax Map Parcel Id# 054-03-03 Mr. Dane Morris was present to address the Board. Mr. Geiss asked if the fire department had any comments. Mr. Pringle stated that the fire department has no problem with this application and the applicant will be installing a knock box for access for the fire department. The Board discussed lighting and landscaping. The applicant stated that they will be keeping the current landscaping and all lighting will be wall packs with down lighting. Motion 08-65 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to declare the Town of Van Buren Planning Board as lead agency for a single agency, uncoordinated review for the unlisted action under SEQR for the site plan review for Sabre at 115 Railroad St Tax Map Parcel Id# 054-03-03. This is the use of an existing building where the old Agway structure is off Warners Rd and the conversion of this building into a contractor's facility and contractor's yard. There will be no significant adverse environmental impacts with regard to this site plan. Mr. Crandon moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Thomas. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-66 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve the site plan for Sabre at 115 Railroad St Tax Map Parcel Id# 054-03-03. This is the use of an existing building and the conversion of this building into a contractor's facility and contractor's yard. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Crandon. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. PERYEA - SITE PLAN 7088 Interstate Island Rd Tax Map Parcel ID# 056-03-04 Mr. Patrick Peryea of Peryea Transportation was present to address the Board. Mr. Peryea said that he would like to use the existing structure to operate his vehicle maintenance and truck repair business and that he will not be changing anything either inside or outside of the structure. The Board asked if all the work would be done inside and if the applicant would only be working on his own vehicles. Mr. Peryea said yes. Motion 08-67 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to declare the Town of Van Buren Planning Board as lead agency for a single agency, uncoordinated review for the unlisted action under SEQR for the site plan review for Peryea Transportation at 7088 Interstate Island Rd Tax Map Parcel ID# 056-03-04. This is the use of an existing building into a contractor's yard. There will be no significant adverse environmental impacts with regard to this site plan. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Crandon. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-68 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to send a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the special use permit for Peryea Transportation. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Crandon. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-69 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to send the Peryea Transportation's site plan to Onondaga County Planning for review. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. MCDONALDS - SITE PLAN MODIFICATION 2234 Downer St. Tax Map Parcel Id# 033.1-05-02.2 Mr. Chris Boyea and Mr. John Mason were present to address the Board. Mr. Boyea said they have received a letter from Mr. Stelter with Onondaga County DOT approving the plan. The Board discussed the tractor trailer movements within the property. Mr. Billings said the Town will be working with the County on addressing the intersection issues. Motion 08-70 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion declare the Town of Van Buren Planning Board as lead agency for a single agency, uncoordinated review for the unlisted action under SEQR for the site plan modification review for McDonald's 2234 Downer St. Tax Map Parcel Id# 033.1-05-02.2. This is for the modification to the front entrance to an exit only, a new access on Sun Meadows Way and the addition of another drive-thru lane. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion 08-71 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to send the McDonald's site plan to Onondaga County Planning for review. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Knapp. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. FED EX - SITE PLAN 7020 Van Buren Rd Tax Map Parcel Id#058-01-38.3 &38.2 Ms. Mary Burns was present to address the Board. Ms. Burns stated that Fed Ex would like to add a 12' x 40' modular dock to the facility. The Board asked if there would be any changes to parking. Ms. Burns said no. Mr. Geiss asked if the dock could be removed. Ms. Burns said that it could. Motion 08-72 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to declare the Town of Van Buren Planning Board as lead agency for a single agency, uncoordinated review for the unlisted action under SEQR for the site plan modification review for Fed Ex 7020 Van Buren Rd Tax Map Parcel Id#058-01-38.3 &38.2. This is for the addition of a 12' x 20' modular dock to the facility. There will be no significant adverse environmental impacts will regard to this project. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously Motion 08-73 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve the site plan modification for Fed Ex 7020 Van Buren Rd Tax Map Parcel Id#058-01-38.3 &38.2. This is for the addition of a 12' x 20' modular dock to the facility. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Geiss stated that they had a subcommittee meeting for Hunterfield and the applicant has a lot of work to do before coming to the Board. Mr. Geiss said that Spano asked to be taken off of this month's agenda because they are waiting for more information on the Indiana bat. ADJOURNMENT Motion Mr. Geiss called for a Motion to adjourn at 9:58 p.m. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Vera Cavallaro Planning Board Secretary