LERAY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
October 4, 2007
1. Open Regular Meeting
Board members in attendance: Chairman, Fred Tontarski, Larry Covell, Al Cameron, Sam Biondolillo, Steve Putney, Karl Vebber, Jerry Hobbs. Community Development Coordinator-Jessica Jenack, Town Engineer-Kris Dimmick. Other people in attendance were: Betty Jones, John Stevens, Tim Hogan, Don Davidson, John Astafan, Audrey Davenport, Walt Van Tassel, and Patrick Currier.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes from the Previous Meeting
The minutes from September 6, 2007 were received and there was a correction. A vote to adjourn the meeting should have read 6-0, not 7-0 as printed. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.
4. Correspondence and Communication
There was no correspondence or communication.
5. Unfinished Business
Evergreen Family, FLP Review Revised 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.
Mr. Hogan gave the Board an update of the project to this point. With the lack of response from the State Historic Preservation Office and Fish and Wildlife the scheduled public hearing was canceled.
Mr. Hogan commented on his attempts to contact SHPO in Albany. He asked that the Board clarify who sends the information on after the study is complete. Mrs. Jenack stated that it is usually the developer.
Mr. Dimmick still needs sewer and drainage information he was lacking after he and Mr. Hogan last met.
The Board asked that both driveways be consistent with a 34 feet radius and labeled as such. There was clarification on the use of stone mulch or stepping stones for the pedestrian walkway. This will be shown on the revised plan.
A motion was made to schedule a Public Hearing for November 1, 2007 at 7:25 p.m. contingent upon all Involved Agencies reporting back, and the information being submitted to Mrs. Jenack 10 days prior to the next meeting. This motion was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Hobbs and passed with a vote of 7-0. If documentation is not submitted on time, the hearing will not be advertised.
Evergreen Family, FLP-Preliminary Site Plan Review to construct a 3,150 sq.ft. building with 5 bays for a self-service car wash, located at the intersection of US Rt. 11 and Anabel Ave. behind the existing Precision Carwash building, includeing construction of roads, and sewer and water infrastructure. It is located north of Anabel Avenue, Tax Parcel #65.00-1-47.8.
The Board reviewed the Preliminary Site Plan. The Board also discussed the County Planning Boards comments.
Mr. Davidson and Mr. Hogan were asked about the removal of the Dumpster. They will keep it at the car wash until the pre-owned automobile business is built and approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Putney and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo for the Planning Board as Lead Agency to conduct an Environmental Review for this Unlisted Action. This motion passed 7-0.
Based on the information and analysis, it was determined that the proposed action would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
A motion was declare a negative declaration was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo to deem the application complete. This motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made to set a Public Hearing for November 1, 2007 at 7:15 pm by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Vebber. This motion passed 7-0.
6. Public Hearings
Camp Clark, Inc. Preliminary Subdivision Review at 7:15 pm
Preliminary Subdivision of 67.04 acres into four (4) lots located along the southeast intersection of Schell Road and Pink Schoolhouse Road, tax parcel #44.00-3-22.3.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
The Chairman had the Secretary read the legal notice as it was published in the Watertown Daily Times newspaper.
With no comments from the public, a motion was made by Mr. Biondolillo and seconded by Mr. Vebber to close the hearing. This motion passed 7-0.
A motion to approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plat was made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Putney. This motion passed 7-0.
A motion to review the Final Subdivision Plat was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 7-0.
A motion to approve the Final Subdivision Plat was made by Mr. Cameron and seconded by Mr. Biondolillo. This motion passed 7-0.
The applicant was notified that Mrs. Jenack would send an approval letter by mail.
Evergreen Family, FLP. Preliminary Subdivision 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 Rt 11 and Holbrook Road, tax parcel #65.17-1-11.
A motion was made to cancel the hearing due to a lack of necessary information for the environmental review to be conducted. This motion was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Cameron. This motion passed 7-0.
7. New Business
Walt Van Tassel - Sketch Site Plan Review to operate a U-Lock It self storage facility consisting of sixteen (16) 5 x 10 storage units, sixteen (16) 8 x 20 storage containers, Uhaul Trucks and an office structure at the intersection of US Rt 11 and Holbrook Road, tax parcel #65.17-1-18.
The Board reviewed the proposal presented by the Engineer. There were many concerns with the proposal. The question was asked if the design met the new fire code in terms of access which took effect in October? No lighting design was submitted. What would be stored in the units? If automobiles are, there could be possible fire hazards. The project as designed is not consistent with the design guidelines and plan for the Rt 11 corridor.
A Landscape Plan Review was submitted by Behan Planning Associates on behalf of the town for the project. The Board discussed their findings. More buffering is needed to screen the project. A possible shift in the layout was also suggested. This would place the units so they would be seen directly on Rt 11. The driveway should be paved to a minimum of 30 feet from Holbrook. The turning radius must be increased to 34 feet.
Mr. Currier and Mr. Van Tassel were reminded that the Board would like them to check with Fish and Wildlife, DEC, and SHPO before continuing due to the Indian bat and possible archeology resources.
Zoning Update As a follow up to the rezoning of the DD district, Mrs. Jenack presented an additional short-term option. The Board could consider adding single mobile homes to be an allowed use, instead of and providing a mobile home overlay along Rt 11 and Rt 26. When she mentioned this to the Supervisor, he was satisfied with the suggestion. The recommendation will be passed along to the Town Board.
8. Report of Community Development Coordinator
Mrs. Jenack reported that there will be a training session for those who still need it, on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at JCC.
9. Zoning Enforcement Officer
Mr. Russell had issued 175 permits. There is an issue with a sign on 342 for a Church.
10. Report of Administrative Clerk to the Supervisor
Mr. Harter was not in attendance. A copy of the Work Place Violence Prevention Policy was included in the Boards packets.
11. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. was made by Mr. Vebber and seconded by Mr. Putney. This motion passed 7-0.