LERAY PLANNING BOARD

MINUTES

April 3, 2008

1.                   Open Regular Meeting

Board members in attendance:  Chairman Fred Tontarski, Sam Biondolillo, Alan Cameron, Larry Covell, Jerry Hobbs, Karl Vebber, Community Development Coordinator – Jessica Jenack, Clerk to the Supervisor – Steve Harter, Zoning Enforcement Officer - Dean Russell, Town Highway Superintendent - Merle Otis.  Other people in attendance were: Walter Van Tassel, Pete Sorber, Jennifer Sparks, Stephen Gebo, Adam Storino, Jessie Albert, Martin Schrodt, Arthur Schrodt Jr., Betty Jones, John Stevens, Heath Bochette, Dan Marsh, and Aaron Willie.

2.         Pledge of Allegiance

3.         Approval of Minutes from the previous meeting

The minutes from March 6, 2008 were received and there was one modification according to Chairman Tontarski.  The Final approval motion for the Netto Subdivision does not appear in the minutes.  A motion to accept the minutes with the motion being added was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron.  This motion passed 6-0.

4.         Correspondence and Communication

5.         Unfinished Business

Lake Architectural- Preliminary Site Plan Review- to renovate and add (1,198 sq.ft.) on to the existing Pizza Hut Restaurant, located along Route 11, Tax Parcel #65.00-1-48.32.

The following changes to the Site Plan were reviewed.

(Refer to attached letter from Kris Dimmick)

Mr. Sorber and Mrs. Sparks discussed the issues outlined in the letter.  The issues will be resolved before the next meeting.  They were informed by the Chairman that before final approval the Board would like an anticipated construction schedule.

A motion to approve the Revised Preliminary Site Plan with the modifications outlined below from Mr. Dimmick’s letter and discussed with the Planning Board, was made by Mr. Covell and seconded by Mr. Hobbs.

·        The rear access needs to be expanded to allow for large trucks. Fourteen feet is not enough space.

·        The waterline is not shown in the correct location (connecting to hydrant).

·        Receive review from the County Planning Board.

·        The employee parking spaces and main entrance need to be dimensioned.

This motion passed 6-0.

6.         Public Hearings

Jefferson Apartment Associates- Preliminary Review for Minor Subdivision @7:15p.m. - subdivide a 25 +/- acre lot from the main parcel for future transfer of ownership to Ontario Bays Initiative. The subdivision is located northwest of Johnson Road, tax parcel# 65.00-1-65.1.

The Chairman opened the Public Hearing.

There were no comments from the floor.  A motion was made by Mr. Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Cameron to close the Public Hearing.  This motion passed 6-0.

The Board Members were asked to review and discuss the Revised Preliminary Subdivision Plat.

A motion to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plat was made by Mr. Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Cameron.  This motion passed 6-0.

A motion to review the Final Subdivision Plat was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Covell.  This motion passed 6-0.

A motion to approve the Final Subdivision Plat was by Mr. Covell and seconded by Mr. Hobbs. 

This motion passed 6-0.

An approval letter will be sent by Mrs. Jenack and the signed subdivision plat could be picked up after the meeting or Friday morning.

7.         New Business

The Board was given a brief presentation by Mr. Tim Poley on a proposed project called North Country Village.  This would be a mixed community located off of Anabel Ave.  The project would include shopping as well as senior citizen housing.  They anticipate submitting a rezoning (for PDD) application in June to the Town Board.

8.         Zoning Enforcement Officer

Mr. Russell had issued a few permits and a violation for non-compliance.

9.         Report of Administrative Clerk to the Supervisor-

Mr. Harter provided the Board members with an updated Developer Financial Statement.

10.        Report of Community Development Coordinator:

The Town Comprehensive Plan workshop will be held April 23, 2008 at the Evans Mills Fire Hall.

There is also a workshop the same night at JCC for training on ZBA basics.

Mrs. Jenack gave an overview of the ACUB program that would buffer Fort Drum from future development.  They have teamed up with Ducks Unlimited to urge land owners in the areas directly adjacent to base to voluntarily dedicate the development rights on their land.

11.        Adjournment-

A motion to conduct a Special Meeting on April 10 at 6:00 pm. to conduct the Environmental Review for Candlewood Suites and then a work session would follow to work on Storage units made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Vebber.  This motion passed 6-0.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. was made by Mr. Covell and seconded by Mr. Cameron.  This motion passed 6-0.