LERAY PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
July 5, 2007

1.         Open Regular Meeting

Planning Board members present: Al Cameron, Fred Tontarski, Sam Biondolillo, Steve Putney, Karl Vebber, Jerry Hobbs, and Larry Covell. Community Development Coordinator - Jessica Jenack.

Others in attendance: Steve Pinkerton, Pat Scordo, Brad Hill, Adam Fishel, Brad Hill, Jim Newman, Cindy Meeks, Alyson Zimmerman, Patricia Danforth, Kathy Cook, Gaetano Javerone, Rob Busler, Jessie Albert, Doug Marris, Ron Taylor.

2.         Pledge of Allegiance

3.         Correspondence and Communication: There was no correspondence or communication.

4.         Unfinished Business:

Dawn Homes - Review Revised Conceptual Site Plan

Kris Dimmick had not reviewed the revised plan as of the meeting due to him being on vacation. Pat Scordo discussed some of the revisions with the Board. The road through the project would be curved to decrease impacts to the wooded area and to decrease vehicle speeding. The Board informed Mr. Scordo that he needed to review Section 158-46 of the Zoning Law, regarding Multiple Family Dwellings. Some of the proposed structures are too close to the interior roadways.

The Board also reminded Mr. Scordo that 25% of the project needed to be designated for recreational use. The Board would like tot lots shown on the plan and provided Mr. Scordo and Ms. Albert with suggestions.

The structure that was proposed to be a Community Center is now a Clubhouse/Rental Office complete with a workout room. There will also be apartments located in the building.

The Board requested that sidewalks be in place for pedestrian traffic.

The Endangered Species report is almost complete.

The Board would like the storage areas labeled on the plan.

The Fish and Wildlife Service had not reviewed the new revised plan. If areas are required to be dedicated to Ontario Bays like the Clover project, then the project may be short on the density requirement.

A motion to grant Conceptual Approval based on the layout was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.

Steve Converse – An update was provided on the five lot subdivision along Converse Drive. The Planning Board needs a map from Mr. Converse showing the easement (s) and a copy of the updated drainage map that was only provided to Kris Dimmick.

5.         Public Hearings:

Hospitality Syracuse, Inc - Preliminary Site Plan Review @ 7:15 p.m.- for the construction of a 2,923 sq. ft. Taco Bell restaurant, parking area access drive and associated utilities on 1.44 acres along Johnson Road and Herrick Drive.

Part of Tax Parcel 65.00-1-65.1 (# not assigned yet)

The Chairman opened the Public Hearing and with no comments a motion to close the hearing was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs. This motion passed 7-0. The Board discussed the comments from the County Planning Board.

Both Boards would like to see additional landscaping on the parking island. (i.e. shade tree). Mr. Fishel stated that there were no plans at this point for any landscaping to be done between the sidewalk and the front of the building. Shrubs were to be placed between the two lots along the pedestrian connection. Mr. Putney inquired as to why there was no landscaping provided close to the building. Mr. Pinkerton commented on the dangers of cigarettes and mulch and also the difficulty of snow removal.

Mr. Steve Pinkerton – Local Franchise Owner was in attendance. The Board requested a walkway of some type from Herrick Drive. There is a prominent slope, so stairs were suggested.

The Board inquired about the Dumpster enclosure. It would be board on board fencing in the same color as the building. More landscaping would be added around this structure per the request of the Board.

Mr. Dimmick had not reviewed the plan prior to him taking vacation.

The Drainage Easement between Columbia and the Town is in process.

A motion to grant Preliminary Site Plan Approval was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.

It was brought to the Board’s attention that Preliminary Approval was given at the June 7, 2007 meeting. Chairman Tontarski apologized stating that it was given prematurely, prior to holding the Public Hearing.

6.         New Business:

Guy Javarone - Asking for approval to continue to allow the placement of U-Haul vehicles located in front of his project site, tax parcel # 65.17-1-2 1.

The agreement was part of the original Site Plan approval for the first retail plaza and only effective temporarily for a period of one (1) year. Mr. Javerone’s son (representing Mr. Javerone) would like to continue to display Uhaul vehicles at the front of Lot 2 and increase the number of vehicles from four (4) to nine (9). Then, once the second retail plaza is built, he would like to permanently display two (2) Uhaul vehicles in the existing parking lots of each plaza for a total of four (4) on a permanent basis. It was discussed that permanently placing the Uhaul vehicles in the parking lots would decrease the available parking for customers and that they had already been short on parking for the second plaza, which was why four spaces had to be added to the side of the building.

A motion was made by Mr. Cameron to allow no more than four (4) vehicles until construction of the second retail plaza began. Then the issue could be re-examined. Also, it would give the owners time to see if they currently have enough parking available. It was seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 6-1. Mr. Covell was against stating that there were too many variables and there was no date issued.

Spectra-Site Plan Amendment - asking for a 1600 sq. ft. building addition (additional bay) to be added to the existing approved strip plaza, tax parcel #65.00-1-65.6.

A motion was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Putney to approved the change and deem it as an insignificant change to the Site Plan. This motion passed 7-0. Mr. Brad Hill was reminded that he still needed a Zoning Permit and County Building Codes Approval.

Mrs. Jenack will send him an approval letter in the mail.

Gregory and Cindy Meeks - Preliminary Subdivision Review - for a proposed 4 lot subdivision, tax parcel #65.00-1-3, located on the Goulds Corners Road

The Board reviewed the Preliminary Subdivision Plat.

A motion for the Board as Lead Agency to conduct the Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to declare a negative declaration was made Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to deem the application complete was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Vebber. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to set a Public Hearing for August 2, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.

John and Alyson Zimmerman - Preliminary Subdivision Review –for a proposed 2 lot subdivision. Tax Parcel#54.00-3-50.2, located along NYS Rt. 37

The Board reviewed the Preliminary Subdivision Plat

A motion for the Board as Lead Agency to conduct the Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Putney. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to declare a negative declaration was made Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to deem the application complete was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to set a Public Hearing for August 2, 2007 at 7:25 p.m. was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs. This motion passed 7-0.

James Newman - Preliminary Site Plan Review- for construction of a 60’X32’ addition for the purpose of operating a Bakery and Pizza Restaurant, tax parcel # 65.00-1-73.26

The Board discussed the need for trees in the front lawn area along NYS Route 342 to screen the parking lot. Some landscaping needs to be added along the entrance drive and the sign. Shoebox lighting in the parking area was also requested by the Board.

A motion for the Board as Lead Agency to conduct the Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action was made by Mr. Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Putney. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to declare a negative declaration was made Mr.Vebber and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to deem the application complete was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Vebber. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to set a Public Hearing for August 2, 2007 at 7:40 p.m. was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, contingent on revised plans being submitted 10 (ten) days prior to the meeting. This motion passed 7-0.

Piece of Mine - Preliminary Subdivision Review-for a proposed 9 lot subdivision, tax parcel # 65.00-2-8.1, located on Steinhibler Road.

The Board reviewed the Preliminary Subdivision Plat. The triangular jot on Lot 9 was an oversight and will be removed.

A motion for the Board as Lead Agency to conduct the Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to declare a negative declaration was made Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Vebber. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to deem the application complete was made by Mr.Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Putney. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to set a Public Hearing for August 2, 2007 at 7:55 p.m. was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, contingent on revised plats being submitted 10 days prior to the meeting. This motion passed 7-0.

Cornell and Scorzelli - Preliminary Subdivision Review - for a 3 lot subdivision located along the Rockbrook Road, tax parcel # 55.00-1-21.1. Robert Busler is representing the owner.

The Board reviewed the Preliminary Subdivision Plat.

A motion for the Board as Lead Agency to conduct the Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Putney. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to declare a negative declaration was made Mr.Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to deem the application complete was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to set a Public Hearing for August 2, 2007 at 8:10 p.m. was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Hobbs. This motion passed 7-0.

Scott Gerni – Preliminary Subdivision Review - for a proposed 2 lot subdivision located along NYS Rt. 37 and the Beckwith Road, tax parcel # 54.00-3-44.2 1. Robert Busler is representing the owner.

The Board reviewed the Preliminary Subdivision Plat.

A motion for the Board as Lead Agency to conduct the Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr.Hobbs. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to declare a negative declaration was made Mr.Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to deem the application complete was made by Mr.Biondolillo and seconded by Mr.Vebber. This motion passed 7-0.

A motion to set a Public Hearing for August 2, 2007 at 8:25 p.m. was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Putney. This motion passed 7-0.