LERAY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

November 1, 2007

1.                   Open Regular Meeting

            Board members in attendance: Chairman, Fred Tontarski, Larry Covell, Al Cameron, Sam Biondolillo, Jerry Hobbs.  Community Development Coordinator-Jessica Jenack, Town Engineer-Kris Dimmick.  Board Member Karl Vebber arrived at 7:30 pm; Board Member Steve Putney was absent.  Other people in attendance were: Walt VanTassel, Nancy Chirico, Hayley Chirico, Don Davidson, Tim Hogan, Don Clark, Adam Kokinda, Patrick Currier, and Martin Schrodt.

2.                  Pledge of Allegiance

3.                  Approval of Minutes from the Previous Meeting

            The minutes from October 4, 2007 were received.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron.  This motion passed 5-0.

4.                  Correspondence and Communication

            There was no correspondence or communication.

5.                  Unfinished Business

            Evergreen Family, FLP – Preliminary Site Plan – to construct a 7,000 sq.ft. building with a parking lot for the sale of pre-owned automobiles located at the intersection of US Route 11 and Holbrook Road, Tax Parcel #65.17-1-11.

                        The Board Reviewed the Site Plan.

                        A motion was made by Mr. Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Cameron for the Planning Board as Lead Agency to conduct an Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action.  This motion passed 5-0.

                        It was determined that the proposed action would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.

                        A motion to declare a negative declaration was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo.  This motion passed 5-0.

                        A motion was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Covell to deem the application complete.  This motion passed 5-0.

            Walt Van Tassel - Preliminary Site Plan Review – to operate a U-Lock It self-storage facility consisting of sixteen (16) 5’ x 10’ storage units, Uhaul Truck rentals at the intersection of US Rt 11 and Holbrook Road, tax parcel #65.17-1-18.

                        Mr. Currier submitted plans that eliminated the metal storage containers.  The new storage buildings would be stick built and have siding and a roof.  The foundation will be on a skid for movement if necessary.  The Board requested that the survey maps be coordinated into the drawings.  There also needs to be separate plans for utilities and grading.  The plan submitted is difficult to read because it contains so much information.  There will be no office structure as in the previous plan.  The U-Haul portion will operate as a drop-off site.  Mr. Currier was asked to shift the plan back to incorporate an area for a future sidewalk.  Lighting will be provided by one pole; there were no plans for any lighting on the units.  Mr. Currier felt there was ample lighting.  There will be no illumination for the sign either.  The Board asked Mr. Currier to review the plan for lighting of the property and to consider additional lighting.  The Board is requesting there be no rental vehicles for sale at this lot as there is on Route 342.  Mr. VanTassel will move the trucks the next day if dropped off.  The culvert needs to be placed on the right-of-way line.  The information to complete the SEQR needs to be submitted to the Board or a public hearing cannot take place next month.

                        A motion was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron to schedule a public hearing contingent upon all revisions being made to the site plan and having written correspondence from all agencies ten (10) days prior to the next Planning Board meeting, which is December 6, 2007, or the public hearing will not be advertised or take place.  This motion passed 6-0

6.                  Public Hearings

            Evergreen Family, FLP – Preliminary Site Plan Review at 7:15 pm

            To construct a 3,150 sq.ft. building with 5 bays for a self-service Carwash, located at the intersection of US Rt. 11 and Anabel Ave. behind the existing Precision Carwash building, Tax Parcel #65.00-1-47.8.

                        The Chairman opened the Hearing, and with no comments, a motion to close the hearing was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs.  This motion passed 5-0.

                        A motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron.  This motion passed 5-0.

                        A motion to review the Final Site Plan was made by Mr. Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Hobbs.  This motion passed 5-0.

                        A motion was made to approve the Final Site Plan by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs.  This motion passed 5-0.

                        An approval letter will be sent to the applicant by Mrs. Jenack.

            Evergreen Family, FLP-Preliminary Site Plan Review at 7:25 pm

            To construct a 7,000 sq.ft. building with a parking lot for the sale of pre-owed automobiles located at the intersection of US Route 11 and Holbrook Road, Tax Parcel #65.17-1-11.

                        The Chairman opened the Public Hearing.  Walt VanTassel expressed his concern of how the water run off will impact Holbrook Road.  The existing culvert had been filled in by an unknown party.  At this point the State had no intention of remedying the issue.  Mr. Dimmick told Mr. VanTassel that he felt it should not impact Mr. VanTassel’s property.

                        This would have no impact on the Evergreen Family project and they are not responsible for the filling in of the culvert.

                        A motion to close the Public Hearing was made at 7:35 p.m. by Mr. Covell and seconded by Mr. Hobbs.  This motion passed 6-0.  Mr. Vebber arrived in the middle of the hearing.

                        The Board would like the area to be paved labeled as “paved” on the Site Plan.  The culverts need to be moved to the right-of-way line and reflected as such on plan.  The water and sewer future infrastructure needs to be shown accurately on the plan.  The shrubs will be shifted so as not to interfere with the future sidewalk area.  The Board concurred that these issues could be taken care of administratively and Mr. Tontarski could approve the plans, if he, the Community Development Coordinator, Town Engineer, and Highway Superintendent are satisfied.

                        A motion to approve the Preliminary Site Plan was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Vebber.  This motion passed 6-0.

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

                        The Board agreed to let Mr. Russell issue a Zoning permit prior to the submittal of the Final Revised Site Plan.

                        A motion to let Mr. Tontarski administratively review and accept the revisions as well as Community Development Coordinator, Town Engineer, and Highway Superintendent and grant Final Site Plan approval was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Vebber.  This motion passed 6-0.

7.                  New Business

            Adam Kokinda – Sketch Site Plan Review – to operate a Golf Driving Range, including the upgrade and utilization of an existing barn for a rental office, and a gravel parking lot.  The location of the property is 30105 US Route 11, Tax Parcel #55.00-1-20.4 and #55.00-1-20.5.

                        Mr. Kokinda gave an overview of his project.  Mr. Putney contacted Mrs. Jenack with his concerns as far as hours of operation and lighting.  There was also a question on restroom facilities.  Mr. Kokinda will be using 20 acres of his 60 acres or land.  This would be an automated operation, but he would be on-site at different times to check operations.  This range would operate from 9 or 10 a.m. to dusk.  The Board asked for some dimensions to be added to the plan, as well as a lighting plan to be provided, and information on signage.

8.                  Report of Community Development Coordinator

            Mrs. Jenack reported that there will be a training session for those who still need it, on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at JCC.

            There will be a public workshop on November 27, 2007 at the Evans Mills Fire Hall.  This meeting will inform the public about the Comprehensive Plan and open discussion on the future of the Town.  

9.                  Zoning Enforcement Officer

            Mr. Russell had issued 187 permits.  He has received complaints concerning The Ugly Stick.  The owner was present at the meeting.  According to the owner Mr. Larry Lacey, they are presently clearing the trash from the back of the building and will be placing a fence to help control the noise.  He was reminded to check for required height and proper vegetation for the fence.  The rear doors will also be shut to help with the noise.  Mr. Russell requested that the vehicles promoting the establishment be parked on the gravel parking area and off of the lawn.

10.               Report of Administrative Clerk to the Supervisor

            Mr. Harter reported that property has been purchased for the Well Site.  Bids would be out soon for the Pump Site at Route 342 and Route 11.  Water District #4 – Calcium is approaching the Final Design Phase with construction to begin in 2008.  He also reported that the new clerk had started and is dividing her time between Planning and Court and will soon help out in Financing.

11.                Adjournment

            A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Putney.  This motion passed 6-0.