Van Buren, NY - Planning Minutes 01/04/2010

Planning Minutes 01/04/2010


	January 5, 2009 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 present 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 Vera Cavallaro, Planning Board Secretary MINUTES: Minutes were approved as written. Motion Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to accept the December Meeting minutes as written. Mr. Virginia moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Thomas. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously on a roll call vote that follows: Mr. Virginia yes Mr. Thomas yes Mr. Knapp yes Mr. Crandon yes Mr. Ruddock yes Ms. Goodman yes Mr. Geiss, Chairman yes HERRMANN – SUBDIVISION 25 Commane Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID# 034-02-01.0 Mr. Jim Herrmann and Mr. George Venditti were present to address the Board. Mr. Geiss read the County comments. Mr. Geiss asked about Federal Wetlands on the property. Mr. Herrmann said that he contacted the Army Corp. of Engineers and the Army Corp. indicated that they can not do a site survey until weather conditions permit which means in the spring but he does plan on having that completed. Mr. Billings said in the meantime the applicant can check the National inventory maps and if there are any Federal Wetlands the applicant can indicate that on the map and put a note stating where that information was obtained because he doesn’t think there are any wetlands other than the pond or the big areas on lot 2 which is not proposed to be built on at this point. Whether they do anything on lot 1 as far as a site plan they are going to have to address that at that time but for subdivision he doesn’t see an issue. Mr. Billings said the map shows a 100ft buffer and there is no 100ft buffer for Federal Wetlands so the applicant can take that off of the map. Mr. Geiss said the applicant also needs to form a water district. Mr. Billings said that the water district is currently under way with the Town Clerk. Motion #09-01 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion with regard to the Herrmann property subdivision at 25 Commane Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID# 034-02-01.0 with regard to SEQR. This is for a subdivision of a parcel of 10.07 acres into two lots with lot 1 being 4.46 acres and lot 2 being 5.16 acres. The property does not have any NYS Wetlands but it does contain some possible Federal wetlands but the acreage and other things are large enough that the lots could be utilized for housing and not impact the wetland areas. Therefore there is no significant adverse environmental impact with regard to this subdivision. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion #09-02 Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve the subdivision for the Herrmann property subdivision located at 25 Commane Rd. Tax Map Parcel ID# 034-02-01.0 per the applicants map which is dated 8/21/08 with latest revision date of 12/18/08. This subdivision is conditioned on the fact that the delineation of the 100ft buffer be removed from the drawing, the applicant will show the Federal Wetlands on the map which can be found on the National Inventory Maps and that a water district is formed to include these properties. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Thomas. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Motion #09-03 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 Herrmann 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 Herrmann 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 Herrmann Subdivision development for requiring the developer pay a park fee of $150 per lot. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Knapp. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Geiss discussed the conversations that he had with the Hunterfield group and the Hunterfield group will need to solve the sewer issue before coming back to the Board. Mr. Geiss stated that Sun Meadows is having ongoing negotiations with the Village and if the meeting with the Village that Sun Meadows is having on the 15th is solved then Sun Meadows should be on the Town Board’s agenda on January 20th and back in front of the Planning Board in February for the zone change for Section 4. Ms. Goodman let the Board know that the next Downer St Corridor Study Meeting is going to be held on January 28th at 7pm at the Van Buren School on Ford St. The meeting will be a public hearing. The Board discussed drilling for shale in the Town and if there are any rules/laws in place regarding drilling. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Board discussed the developmental areas and goals described in the Comprehensive Plan. ADJOURNMENT Motion Mr. Geiss called for a Motion to adjourn at 8:31 p.m. Mr. Crandon moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Virginia. There was no further discussion. Motion carried, unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Vera Cavallaro Planning Board Secretary