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LERAY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES May 1, 2008
1. Open Regular Meeting Board members in attendance: Chairman Fred Tontarski, Sam Biondolillo, Larry Covell, Jerry Hobbs, Secretary – Debbie Biondolillo, Town Engineer – Kris Dimmick, Clerk to the Supervisor – Steve Harter, Zoning Enforcement Officer - Dean Russell, Supervisor - Ron Taylor. Board Members Karl Vebber and Alan Cameron were absent as was Community Development Coordinator – Jessica Jenack. Other people in attendance were: Walter VanTassel, Pete Sorber, David Card, Mike Patel, Dave Timmerman, Betty Jones, Adam Storino, Martin Schrodt, Bob Pratt, Colene McKenna, Phyllis Murphy, and Dan Marsh.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes from the previous meeting The minutes from April 3, 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 4-0.
4. Correspondence and Communication The Board received a Thank You card for a recent donation in memory of Dorothy Vebber.
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 and addressed: · The Site Plan showed the waterline connection to the water main near the Fire hydrant. · A temporary binder will be provided for the rear entry since the main rear access road will be rebuilt in the near future. · The width of the rear entry access was increased. · The parking in the rear was angled more. · Dimensions for new employee parking spaces were provided. · Dimensions for the existing driveway were provided. · A construction schedule was provided.
A motion to approve the Final Site Plan was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed with a vote of 4-0.
6. Public Hearings- Hemisphere Management-Preliminary Site Plan Review @ 7:15p.m.- 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 Chairman opened the pubic hearing. With no comments, a motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Covell to close the Public Hearing. This motion passed 4-0. The Chairman asked the Board to review the Preliminary Site Plan. The following items were addressed: · A cut sheet should be provided for light fixtures on the poles. The matter had been resolved. · Employee parking was labeled with signage as shown on the plan. · Review the current Zoning Regulations on signs. One sign had been removed and an application for an Area Variance has been filed. · Alternative color choices were provided to the Board members as requested. · The proposed sidewalk along the driveway to Herrick Drive was extended. · A description of the easement for the infrastructure dedicated to the Town needs to be provided. · A light had been added to the northwest area of the parking lot. · Discussion needs to continue with Spectra on the public area. · Grading information for the emergency access road was provided.
A motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan with the following modifications to be incorporated into the Final Site Plan was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 4-0.
· Sign location and size to be determined on the outcome of the ZBA meeting. · Details of the public common area are to be worked out with Spectra. This includes lighting, a walkway, landscaping and seating. · Accurate locations for cross access easements are needed. · Water easements are not in accordance with Town Standards. There should be 10 ft. on either side of the pipe.
Mrs. Jenack will send an approval letter to Candlewood Suites.
7. New Business Watertown Properties Trust-Sketch Plan 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 parcel is located near the Town’s pump station and Mr. Dimmick is concerned about the impacts it may have on the station.
A letter from DEC will be needed to allow construction of the driveway in a wetland area.
Width and dimensions of new driveway need to be labeled.
There is still an outstanding Court Case with the DEC on the parcel concerning trees. The proposal would also involve a wetland area.
A letter from DOT approving the location of the driveway is needed.
Children First Daycare and Learning Zone-Sketch Site Plan Review- to establish a daycare facility for infants and school aged children with part of the building being used for tutoring of school age children, located on Maple Street, Tax Parcel # 75.11-1-23.
An overview of the project was given. The applicant was notified that a building and Zoning permit will be needed.
A clear definition of the ratio of adults to children is needed.
The person who will be running the Center is out of town at the present time.
The parking lot will need to be laid out.
New Plans will have to be prepared by a professional engineer, surveyor, or architect.
8. Report of Community Development Coordinator: Update on LeRay Crossing project and SEQR - They have not come up with a solution yet to minimize impacts to the foraging bat habitat and wetlands. We need correspondence from FWS stating their satisfaction with any proposed mitigation before a negative declaration can be issued and Final Subdivision Approval given.
Update on Public Workshop - The Town of LeRay held it’s second of three Public Workshops for its Comprehensive Plan on April 23 at the Evans Mills Fire Hall. Over 30 participants gathered to discuss several topics related to the future direction of LeRay with the members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee and Behan Planning Associates, who is working with the town on this project. LeRay residents first listened to a summary of the previous public meeting, as well as work that had been completed by the committee since November, including a proposed vision statement for LeRay, a description of several character areas related to activities or types of development occurring in these areas and a series of images depicting a possible park and trail system interspersed through future residential and commercial development along the US Route 11 and NYS Route 342 corridor. Residents also discussed the possible implications to the town of the future Fort Drum Corridor exit at US Route 11, as well as encroachment concerns in the vicinity of Fort Drum.
Update on Storage Facilities - The Committee will be meeting next week to go over the information to date and will then setup a meeting with the business owners.
Update on Training - There will be a workshop at JCC on Wednesday, May 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 titled “Regional Permits and You: How State Regulatory Reviews Relate to Local Board Actions”
9. Zoning Enforcement Officer Mr. Russell had issued a few permits and a violation for non-compliance.
10. Report of Administrative Clerk to the Supervisor Mr. Harter provided the Board members with an updated Developer Financial Statement.
An agreement for the Wal-Mart Road crossing had been signed and a check had been issued. The infrastructure agreement between LeRay Crossing and the Town needs to be done prior to and sent to the Town Board for approval.
11. Adjournment A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. was made by Mr. Covell and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 4-0. |