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LERAY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES June 5, 2008
1. Open Regular Meeting Board members in attendance: Chairman – Fred Tontarski, Sam Biondolillo, Larry Covell, Jerry Hobbs, Al Cameron; New Board members: Clarke Oatman and David Champagne, Community Development Coordinator – Jessica Jenack, Zoning Enforcement Officer - Dean Russell, Town Engineer - Kris Dimmick. Other people in attendance were Walter VanTassel, David Card, Mike Patel, Betty Jones, Adam Storino, Martin Schrodt, Steve Converse, Megan Gefell, Thomas Converse, Bryan Hoover, John Astafan, and Pat Scordo.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes from the previous meeting The minutes from May 1, 2008 were received and there were no modifications. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Covell. This motion passed 7-0.
4 Correspondence and Communication There was no correspondence. Mr. VanTassel asked when the next meeting for the Comprehensive Plan was scheduled. Mrs. Jenack told him there would be a public meeting at the end of July or early August. A Draft Plan is ready for the committee to review.
5. Unfinished Business Hemisphere Management - Preliminary Site Plan Review - to construct a 4 story, 113 room, Candlewood Suites Hotel on Lot #4 of the former Columbia Subdivision, located on Herrick Drive, Tax parcel #65.00-1-65.1.
The following modifications that were previously requested by the Planning Board have been included.
· The sign location and size was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals by the granting of an Area Variance.
· The details of the public common area with Spectra which include lighting, a walkway, landscaping, and seating are shown. The final details still need to be worked out by both parties.
· Accurate locations for cross access easements have been finalized and this issue has been taken care of.
· A Fire Hydrant has been added.
· Mr. Dimmick is satisfied with the progress so far.
· Water easements as shown on the drawings were not correct, but have been corrected.
· The construction schedule has been provided.
· The sewer application has been submitted to the NYSDEC by the applicant. There are a few minor details that Mrs. Rice needs before they get Final approval.
The County Planning Board will not review the plan until their meeting on June 24, 2008.
A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron to allow the Chairman to administratively sign the Final Site Plan and issue an approval letter as soon as the NYSDEC approval is received and if the County Planning Board has no substantial changes to the Site Plan. This motion passed 7-0.
Watertown Properties Trust - Preliminary Subdivision Review for a Minor Subdivision - to subdivide a 3.33 acre parcel of land into two(2) lots, located on NYS Route 3, Tax parcel #83.08-1-71.3.
The following items were previously requested by the Planning Board and have been addressed.
· A letter from the DEC to allow construction of the driveway in a wetland area. Mrs. Jenack said correspondence from the DEC shows they will allow the driveway with mitigation. This includes designing the driveway so no fill enters the wetland area.
· Width and dimensions of the new driveway need to be labeled. These were added to the plat.
· There is still an outstanding Court Case with the DEC on the parcel concerning trees. The proposal would also involve a wetland area. Mr. Card has said he will replant the trees. DEC has told Mrs. Jenack that either Mr. Card or Watertown Properties Trust will have to plant trees.
· A letter from the DOT giving approval for the location of the driveway is needed. This will be obtained once Mr. Card provides DOT with the latest approved plat map.
The Planning Board then conducted the Environmental Review. A motion was made by Mr. Covell and seconded by Mr. Cameron to conduct the Environmental Review for the Unlisted Action. This motion passed 7-0.
A detailed plan for sloping the driveway was requested by DEC for mitigation purposes.
Based on the information provided and its analysis, it has been determined that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
A motion was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to declare a negative declaration. This motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo to deem the application complete. This motion passed 7-0.
A motion to set a Public Hearing for July 3, 2008 at 7:15p.m was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Covell. This motion passed 7-0.
Any necessary permits would be needed by the July 3, 2008 meeting before any approvals could be given.
6 Public Hearings There were no public hearings for June.
7. New Business Bryan Hoover - Sketch Plan Review for Minor Subdivision - to subdivide a 8.84 acre of land into two(2) lots, Lot 1C1 = 3.39 acres and Lot 1C2 = 5.45 acres, located on County Route 17, Tax parcel #54.00-3-4.313.
The plat was reviewed by the board members. Mr. Hoover is currently building a house on lot 1C2 and will sell it. All set backs have been met for the building foundation. The Board asked that the foot print of the foundation be added to the plat map and mylar as required by the subdivision law.
Stephen Converse - Sketch Plan Review for a Minor subdivision - to subdivide a 50.50 acre parcel of land into two(2) lots, Lot 1 =11.6 acres and Lot 2 = 38.9 acres, located on Converse Drive, Tax parcel #74.16-1-5.111.
Located within the proposed subdivision is property owned by John Converse. Permission for a right of way will be needed to cross this portion of the parcel. The new road created will need to be built to Town specifications. Mr. Converse said that the plat would be finalized before the next meeting.
Tom Converse - Sketch Plan Review for a Major Subdivision - to subdivide a 11 acre parcel of land into five(5) lots, Lot 1 = 0.69 acres, Lot 2 = 0.69 acres, Lot 3 = 0.70 acres, Lot 4 = 0.85 acres, and Lot 5 = 8.48 acres, located on the LaFave Road, Tax parcel #74.16-1-10.1.
The Board suggested that Mr. Storino adjust the proposal to reflect 4 lots and a remainder and there would possibly be a need for two lot line adjustments within the parcel. The plan should have a bolder line to represent the property line.
8. Report of Community Development Coordinator Mrs. Jenack urged the members of the Board to attend the Town Board meeting on June 12th as the Public Hearing was to be held for the design guidelines. She reported that she and Fred had met with the owners of the different storage facilities. Some corrections and additions were made to the draft laws as well as a discussion on the vehicle rentals and large equipment. There should be some information to present to the Planning Board after their next meeting.
LeRay Crossing is still working on their mitigation efforts with Fish and Wildlife. They have contacted Bob Lake to purchase land to fulfill their requirement for the Indiana Bat Habitat in cooperation with Fort Drum.
Jefferson Apartments contacted Fred and would like Final Approval. Final drawings were just given to Mr. Dimmick to be submitted to DOH and DEC. There are errors contained in the drawings, and DEC and DOH had not reviewed the plans as of the 24th. Fred told them that Final Approval could not be given yet.
9. Zoning Enforcement Officer Mr. Russell had issued a few permits.
10. Report of Administrative Clerk to the Supervisor- Mr. Harter was absent due to surgery but provided the Board members with an updated Developer Financial Statement.
Mrs. Jenack told the Board that an agreement for the Wal-Mart Road crossing had been signed and a check had been issued.
The infrastructure agreement for LeRay Crossing needs to be done and sent to the Town Board for approval.
11. Adjournment- A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03pm was made by Mr. Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Covell. This motion passed 7-0. |