PLANNING
BOARD MINUTES May
13, 2002
Chairman,
Doug Allen, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A motion to waive the reading of the Public Notice as it appeared
in the Times was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Tom Morrison, all in favor.
Courtney / Pannell Rd /
Realty Subdivision / Final
A
motion to open this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Kevin
Rooney, all in favor. Mr. Courtney was
present to speak in favor of this application.
No one else was present to speak for or against this application. A motion was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded
by Howard Jordan to close this public hearing, all in favor.
Dan's Service Center / 665
Route 31F / Fill Permit
A
motion to open this public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom
Ferreri, all in favor. Dan Drews was
present to speak in favor of this application.
No one else was present to speak for or against this application. A motion to close this public hearing was
made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor.
Liebert / Weidrick and Eddy
Rds / 1 Lot Site Plan / Preliminary and Final
A
motion to open this public hearing was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Kevin
Rooney, all in favor. Todd Liebert was
present to speak in favor of this application.
No one else was present to speak for or against this application. A motion to close this public hearing was
made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.
Aurora Development / East
Ave / 1 Lot Subdivision and Site Plan / Preliminary and Final
A
motion to open this public hearing was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Tom
Morrison, all in favor. Jason Monroe,
of Lu Engineers, gave a brief summary of this application. Jason explained that this is a
re-subdivision of lots R-1 and R-2 and a site plan for a woodworking mill shop,
an office area and a caretaker's residence.
The existing lot is 12.7 acres; this subdivision would be for a
2.16-acre parcel. Jason explained that
due to the comments received from the Planning Review Committee meeting the extension
of East Ave previously proposed have been changed to a turn around build to
town standards. Jason also explained
that this is the second public hearing on this application due to the changes
made which include moving the parking to the rear of the building, removing the
landscaping business, the building will be setback further than originally
proposed and will be slightly smaller.
Jason explained that a landscaping plan has been submitted showing
extensive buffering and the applicant has also tried to contact the immediate
neighbors to offer to provide buffering on their property as well; the
applicant has not received a response from these neighbors to date. Jason continued to explain that water is to
be extended up East Ave and land banked parking is available if needed. Jason stated that all Engineering comments
received from Scott have been addressed on the plan as well.
Kennon
Jones of 351 East Ave was present and asked for a further explanation of the
road changes. Jason explained that it is
his understanding that currently any delivery trucks or road maintenance trucks
that travel up the road back up into the Jones driveway in order to exit the
road. Jason stated that it was
suggested at the PRC meeting that a turn-a-round be installed. Jason also explained that originally the
subdivision was filed with 45' easement that has now been changed to a 60'
easement. Kennon continued to ask how
the services are to be installed. Jason
explained that an 8" water main will be installed parallel to the South
Side of East Ave and the Town has a proposed utility plan on file. Jason also explained that the applicant has
no control over where the electric service is placed, that is entirely up to
the electric company. Bill Fanning
explained that a 220 service is to be run from Wayneport Rd using the existing
poles. Jason stated that no gas lines
will be run and the building will be on a septic system.
Edward
Holmes of 359 East Ave questioned the parking on East Ave. Jason explained that a full environmental
impact study was done and submitted to the town for review. Jason explained that data collected from the
current business practice it has been determined that a maximum of 3 vehicles
per hour will be generated by this business.
Jason explained that this business has 3 employees with a possibility
for two additional during busy times.
Jason also explained that there are no laws regulating the amount of
traffic that can travel a public road.
Mr. Holmes replied that this was not any public road, this is where he
lives and where kids play. Mr. Holmes
also questioned what if this business fails and a restaurant moves in. It was explained to Mr. Holmes that this
area is not zoned for a restaurant.
Kennon
Jones questioned the caretaker's residence.
Tony Villani, Town Attorney asked the applicant what their was about the
business that required a caretakers residence.
Jason Monroe responded that the applicant has a lot invested in
equipment, machines and tools. Jason
also pointed out that the code allows for a caretaker's residence in this
zoning district. Tony responded that
the code allows that Planning Board to make allowance for a caretakers
residence if the business requires it.
Mr.
Nicholas Yackiw of 365 East Ave questioned the noise that would be produced by
this type of business. Jason Monroe
responded that the noise would be no more than a neighbor doing woodworking in
their garage would. Mr. Yackiw stated
that the Bagel Factory on Wayneport Rd produces a lot of noise currently. Mr. Yackiw also stated that the current
business on East Ave, the Accountants Office, should have a parking lot
installed so that people are not parking on the road. Doug Allen questioned if anyone should actually be parking on the
road. Mr. Yackiw continued by stating
that the trees should be cut back 2' from the road due to lack of sight
distance. Mr. Yackiw questioned how
this proposed project would litter the land.
Jason Monroe explained that a dumpster with enclosure would be used for
disposal of any waste. Jason also
explained that this was a small company and would not produce many waste
products. Mr. Yackiw stated that
recently there were trucks racing around on the land and when the police
questioned the people they stated that they had permission to be there. Bill Fanning explained that he did have some
friends who he thought were taking four-wheelers out on the property. Bill also explained that the lot next to this
property has off-road motorcycles racing on a regular basis.
Jean
Stockard of 3220 Holly Crescent questioned how the trips per hour were
determined. Jason explained that the
current business traffic has been documented and this was a conservative
average of the traffic produced.
Mr.
Yackiw asked of the tree at the end of East Ave was to be cut down. Jason explained that it was planned to be
removed, the tree is mostly dead and causes some maintenance problems for the
town.
Jason
Monroe continued to explain that with the extension of the water service a
four-foot pathway would be made for a pedestrian walkway. Jason explained that he had also met with
the Pal-Mac School Transportation Director about the busing situation. The Transportation Director stated that it
was not school policy to take a bus down a stub road of this length or to back
up a bus in a residential area due to safety reasons. Jason explained that in the future, if East Ave was ever
realigned, the neighbors could petition the school to allow for bus travel.
Mr.
Yackiw explained that on the property in question, along the south hedgerow, he
has found three chairs, empty glass jugs and boards forming a ladder up a
tree. He stated that he would like to
see the Town of Macedon eliminate hunting South of the Canal to Route 31. Scott Allen explained that Mr. Yackiw would
need to petition the Town Board with this request.
Ed
Holmes questioned the lighting. Jason
Monroe explained that the lighting would be residential in nature and moving
the parking lot to the rear of the building would also reduce the effect from
the lighting. Jason explained that a
lighting plan has been provided to the town for review.
Another
East Ave resident asked about the water drainage. Jason Monroe explained that the water was all being directed
toward the East where there would be a detention area.
Mr.
Yackiw stated that he had concerns with the drainage on Route 31 where the
Sampson house had burnt down. It was
explained that this was a separate issue and was not relevant to this
application.
Ed
Holmes asked about garage doors and windows in the proposed building. Mr. Holmes stated that he would like to see
any overhead doors on the North side of the building eliminated.
Kennon
Jones stated that he had several points he would like the board to consider
while making the decision on this application.
1.
This
is a residential street in nature with one small business and four family
homes.
2.
His
children walk to the corner everyday to get on the bus and the increased
traffic is unfavorable.
3.
The
delivery trucks are not wanted on this road.
Kennon asked if a school bus could not turn around how would a delivery
truck. Kennon stated that the town
should consider the safety of his children.
4.
Kennon
questioned how the road would be maintained.
Currently the snowplows push the snow to the end of the road; they won't
be able to do that now. Kennon asked
where the snow would go.
5.
The
business would increase the need for emergency vehicle access. Bill Fanning noted that with the water main
two hydrants would be installed for everyone's benefit.
6.
Kennon
stated that there are currently two 90-degree turns in the road, which cause
blind spots. Kennon explained that the
Town and developer should address the increased traffic. Kennon explained that now there is only
family residential traffic on the road.
7.
Kennon
explained that by adding this business the integrity of the street is being
changed.
8.
Kennon
stated that the master plan shows collector roads to the area behind East Ave
coming from other places and this should be considered in the development of
this property.
9.
Kennon
stated that this is one subdivision of 2 acres from a 12-acre parcel. Kennon stated that he had concerns with
another five subdivisions occurring.
10.
Kennon
questioned the septic tank and the long-term effects to the ground water from
the solvents and stains being washed into the septic tank. Kennon stated that he has a well on his
property and has concerns about contamination.
11.
Kennon
referred to the Town Code section stating that any noise or odor producing
business has greater setbacks.
12.
Kennon
felt that this business would produce more noise than any neighbor who was
doing woodworking in the garage would.
Kennon stated that when a neighbor did a project it ended at some point,
however, this project would never end.
13.
Kennon's
last point was that in March it was stated that this business would have one
employee, now it is up to five employees and he has concerns about what will
actually be vs. what the applicant is trying to sell at this time.
Ed
Holmes stated that he would like to see the Town require a holding tank due to
the chemical products.
A
motion to close this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Mert
Bartels, all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Courtney / Pannell Rd /
Realty Subdivision / Final
Mr.
Courtney explained to the board that he would like to sell the property with
the house on it and separate off the corner lot. Mr. Courtney stated that 10-15 years ago this was two separate
lots and he had combined them for tax purposes but would like to separate them
now for selling purposes. Both lots are
over the minimum requirement in this zoning district. Tom Morrison stated that a note should be added that the
undeveloped lot is not an approved building lot. Scott Allen had already addressed this issue in his engineering
comments. A motion to grant a negative
declaration on the SEQR was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Howard Jordan, all
in favor. A motion to grant this realty
subdivision was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney, all in favor.
Dan's Service Center / 665
Route 31F / Fill Permit
Dan
Drews was present to request a fill permit.
Scott explained that last year Mario had given Dan a fill permit not to
exceed 100 yard, however, Dan has exceeded that and a stop work order was
placed. Brian asked the purpose for the
fill permit. Dan explained that he
would like to make the area usable.
Kevin stated that there was a car in the back of the parcel and this
should not be buried as fill. Dan
explained that the area would be graded off and seeded by the people bringing
in the fill. The fill is to be
approximately 2000 yards. It was
explained that the Town has easements on the ditch and the fill should not
effect this area. Dan explained that
the filling should be done this year.
Tom Morrison stated that when the site was finished the side slopes
should not exceed a one on three grades.
Kevin also noted that erosion control measures should be in place. A motion to grant a fill permit to expire in
one year with the slopes to be graded and seeded no later than November 1,
2002, erosion control to be placed and the slopes to be graded no greater than
one on three was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney, all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
Liebert / Wiedrick and Eddy
Rds / 1 Lot Site Plan / Preliminary and Final
Todd
Liebert was present and stated that the perc test was done and the driveway has
been moved to the location requested.
Scott Allen stated that the plan was good from a technical standpoint. A motion to grant a negative declaration on
the SEQR was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Brian Gagne, all in favor. A motion to grant preliminary and final
approval for this one lot site plan was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Howard
Jordan, all in favor.
Aurora Development / East
Ave / 1 Lot Subdivision and Site Plan
Doug
Allen explained that the applicant has submitted a long Environmental
Assessment Form. The consensus of the
Planning Board was to assume lead agency on the SEQR review. All interested agencies will be
notified. A motion to table this
application until the next meeting for review of the EAF and resident's
comments was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor. All comments can be forwarded to Scott Allen
for coordination.
Spinner's Skate Center / 280
Route 31 / Special Use Permit Referral to Town Board
Gus
Jublius and Kevin Judge were present to address the board. Gus explained that they have addressed the
issues raised by the Board members at the last meeting. A pedestrian walkway has been designated and
stripped with stop signs, future parking is shown off Carlson Lane, five maple
trees are shown off of Route 31 and Evergreen trees are shown as a buffer along
the South Side of the property. Gus explained that they would like to keep one
catch basin for drainage in the center of the paved area but have increased the
pipe size to 15'. Photometrics were
presented for the lighting.
Gus
continued to explain that the applicant would like to start brining in Fill to
level out the area and asked the Planning Board to consider granting a fill
permit this evening. Scott Allen
explained that a public hearing on a fill permit was up to the desecration of
the Planning Board. The board asked how
much fill would be needed to level the area.
Kevin responded that he was not sure.
Scott Allen explained that the Planning Board would normally review
this, as part of the grading plan for the Special Use Permit, however, due to
the timelines for obtaining the SUP the applicant would like to start this
now.
Tom
Morrison asked about the issue with the Sanitary Sewer Easement. Scott Allen explained that he has a libber
page for the filing of the easement but has not yet researched this. Scott explained that it would be a condition
of the SUP approval that the easement either needs to be filed in the
preferable location or if it were already filed it would need to be re-located
prior to renewal of the SUP through the Town Board.
Kevin
Rooney questioned the Ingress / Regress onto Route 31. Scott Allen stated that this needs to be
re-designed, however, the applicant would need to work with DOT for this. Kevin explained that the County Planning
Board had requested better signage.
Kevin Judge responded that there are currently signs on both sides of
the ingress/egress area. The Planning
Board suggested that the signs be duplicated further into the property to try
to reduce the illegal left turns out of this area.
Tom
Ferreri questioned the service building shown on the plan. Gus Jublius explained that it was present on
the previous map, however, it has been moved to a different location due to the
easement issue. Kevin Judge explained
that the service building would be a check in / control for the outside skate
area and some items may be displayed for sale.
Tom
Morrison requested that a pavement detail be added to the plan. Kevin Judge explained that it would be
constructed with 6" of stone, 2" binder and 1 1/4" blacktop.
Tom
Morrison also requested that the construction vehicles use only Carlson Lane /
Wayneport Rd to enter and exit the property.
Kevin Judge also explained that he would like to have the fill complete
prior to the kids getting out of school for the summer for safety reasons.
Tom
Morrison stated that erosion control should be placed and questioned the spacing
and height of the evergreen tree buffer to be installed. Gus Jublius explained that the trees to be
planted would be 2 caliper. The board
requested that the trees be at least 6-8' in height in a double row staggered
12' diagonal. Tom Morrison also asked
if the trees should be placed on a berm.
Kevin Judge explained that he planned to have the buffer back near the
property line. Doug Allen stated that
they would want to do a good job with this buffer due to the proposed
subdivision to the South. It was
determined that the buffer would be 165' of planted evergreens along the South
property line.
Tom
Ferreri stated that the lighting should not spill off the property and
according to the photometrics presented it won't. It was stated that the lights should be turned off at night.
The
hours, as stated in the letter presented by Kevin Judge, were acceptable to the
Planning Board.
The
Planning Board also explained that there should be no parking along the
roadway. The land banked parking area
is acceptable and will be enforced by Scott Allen if needed.
A
motion to grant a fill permit to expire November 13, 2002 contingent on
following the grading plan, erosion control to be placed, and the area to be
seeded and topsoiled if the Special Use Permit is not granted by the Town
Board, was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Brian Gagne, all in favor.
A
motion to give a positive referral to the Town Board including all comments
discussed was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Tom Morrison, all in favor.
Borkhuis - Evergreen Hill
Self Storage Facility / Evergreen Hill / 1 Lot Site Plan / Preliminary and
Final
Doug
Allen explained that the all Planning Board members were in receipt of a letter
from Scott Allen in regards to the Pheasant Run Subdivision approval. Doug explained that the conditions of the
approval that were supposed to be met by December 1, 2001 were not met. Scott Allen continued to explain that DEC is
currently looking at a reduction in the number of lots at the South end of the
Pheasant Run Subdivision as well and this may change road layouts. Scott explained that the Planning Board
should give consideration to the approval granted for the Pheasant Run
Subdivision.
Brian
Gagne asked how that specifically effected this application. Scott Allen explained that if the previous
approval for the Pheasant Run Subdivision is void due to conditions not being
met, then Mr. Borkhuis' application is an independent application. Scott Allen also explained that Mr. Borkhuis
is not linked with Home Properties, he is an independent business owner.
Scott
Allen also explained that the DEC is currently reviewing the drainage issues
and will probably be in mitigation with Home Properties on this issue. Scott explained that this does not effect
Mr. Borkhuis' application because he is an independent business owner, not
affiliated with Home Properties.
Kevin
Rooney asked if the board needed a motion to void the previous approval for the
Pheasant Run Subdivision. Tony Villani,
Town Attorney, explained that Planning Board did not want to get in the
practice of policing each deadline given to the applicants. Tony stated that because the deadlines were
missed the approval is void. Scott Allen
continued by explaining that there is no possible way he could give them a building
permit at this time. Scott stated that
Home Properties should have first obtained a grading permit and met the
conditions given by the Planning Board.
Scott also explained that the issue with DEC would need to be
reviewed. It was asked if Home Properties
was aware of the missed deadline. Scott
Allen explained that a letter has not been sent to them specifically in regards
to this. Carl Eligh noted that Home
Properties was present at he January PRC Meeting when they were informed of the
issues in the approval not yet addressed.
Scott
Allen reviewed the long Environmental Assessment Form, stating that he
recognized five small to moderate issues and one potentially large issue. Scott explained that he prepared a Visual
EAF, Part 2 and Part 3 with supporting documentation as Town Engineer including
all comments he had received from the Planning Board members. Scott reviewed the potential impacts and
read the supporting documentation for the one potentially large impact.
WHEREAS, Mr. Gary Borkhuis of 4040
County Line Road Walworth, has made application to the Town of Macedon Planning
Board to construct a Self Storage Facility, with provisions for outside boat
and RV storage and inside building unit storage on a 6.368 acre parcel, which
was subdivided from a 57.5 acre parent parcel, tax map # 62113-00-124798, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon
Planning Board, does hereby find and resolve as follows:
1.
The
proposed action is subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
2.
The
proposed action does not involve a Federal Agency.
3.
The
proposed action does not involve any other agencies.
4.
Using
the information available and comparing it with the thresholds set forth in Section
6 NYCRR 617.4; the action is found to have a preliminary classification of
“Unlisted”.
5.
The
long form EAF submitted is hereby accepted as satisfactory with respect to
scope, content and adequacy and the proposed action is classified as
“Unlisted”.
6.
The
proposed action is not located in a coastal area.
7.
The
proposed action is not located in an agricultural district.
8.
Since
the proposed action involves only a single agency, the Town of Macedon Planning
Board declared itself the lead agency by resolution of the Board at it’s
regular meeting on April 26, 2002.
9.
Since
the lead agency is directly undertaking the proposed action, the significance
of the proposed action must be determined as early as possible.
10.
The
Town of Macedon has not received any application for funding of the proposed
action.
11.
The
Town of Macedon Planning Board hereby determines that the proposed action will
result in no adverse environmental impacts or that any identified adverse
environmental impacts will not be significant and hereby directs the Clerk of
the Planning Board to immediately prepare, file and publish the determination
in accordance with Section 6 NYCRR 617.12.
12.
In
reaching this finding, the Planning Board has:
(a)
Considered
the action as defined in Sections 6 NYCRR 617.2 (b) and 617.3 (g);
(b)
Reviewed
the EAF, the criteria contained in subdivision 6 NYCRR 617.7 (c) and any other
supporting information to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern;
(c)
Thoroughly
analyzed the identified relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if
the action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and
(d) Will document the Planning Board’s analysis of the impacts in preparation of Part 2 and 3 of the Long EAF, in conjunction with all supporting documentation submitted by the Applicant’s Engineer and Community residents.
13.
In
determining significance, the Planning Board has:
Determined whether the proposed unlisted action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, the impacts that may be reasonably expected to result from the proposed action compared against the criteria in 6 NYCRR 617. The criteria considered indicators of significant adverse impacts on the environment were:
(i) A substantial adverse change in existing air quality, ground or surface water quality or quantity, traffic or noise levels; a substantial increase in solid waste production; a substantial increase in potential for erosion, flooding, leaching or drainage problems;
(ii)
The
removal or destruction of large quantities of vegetation or fauna; substantial
interference with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species; impacts on a significant habitat area; substantial adverse impacts on
a threatened or endangered species of animal or plant, or the habitat of such a
species; or other significant adverse impacts to natural resources;
(iii)
The
impairment of the environmental characteristics of a critical environmental
area as designated pursuant to section 617.14 (g);
(iv)
The
creation of a material conflict with a community’s current plans or goals as
officially approved or adopted;
(v)
The
impairment of the character or quality of important historical, archeological,
architectural, or aesthetic resources or of existing community or neighborhood
character;
(vi)
A
major change in the use of either the quantity or type of energy;
(vii)
The
creation of a hazard to human health;
(viii)
A
substantial change in the use or intensity of land use, of land including
agricultural, open space or recreational resources or in its capacity to
support existing uses;
(ix)
The
encouraging or attracting of a large number of people who would come to such
place absent the action;
(x)
The
creation of a material demand for other actions that would result in one of the
above consequences;
(xi)
Changes
in two or more elements of the environment, no one of which has a significant
impact on the environment, but when considered together result in a substantial
adverse impact on the environment; or
(xii)
Two
or more related actions undertaken, funded or approved by and agency, none of
which has or would have a significant impact on the environment, but when
considered cumulatively would meet one or more of the criteria in this
subdivision.
14.
For
the purpose of determining whether an action may cause one of the consequences
listed above, the Planning Board considered reasonably related long-term,
short-term, direct, indirect and cumulative impacts, including other
simultaneous or subsequent actions which were:
(i)
Included
in any long-range plan of which the action under consideration is part;
(ii)
Likely
to be undertaken as a result thereof, or
(iii)
Dependent
thereon
15.
In
addition, the Planning Board considered the significance of a likely
consequence (i.e., whether it is material, substantial, large or important)
should be assessed in connection with:
(i)
Its
setting;
(ii)
Its
probability of occurrence;
(iii)
Its
duration;
(iv)
Its
irreversibility;
(v)
Its
geographic scope;
(vi)
Its
magnitude; and
(vii)
The
number of people affected.
MOTION BY Tom Morrison, SECOND BY Kevin Rooney
Roll: Bartels
- Yes
Ferreri
- Yes
Gagne
- Yes
Jordan
- Yes
Morrison
- Yes
Rooney
- Yes
Allen
- Yes
Scott
Allen explained that he has drafted a final resolution based on the comments
received from the Planning Board members.
Tom Morrison questioned if no doors should be shown on the building
facing Evergreen Hill Drive. Dave
Matthews explained that Mr. Borkhuis would loose half a building this way. The Planning Board agreed that this was
unrealistic. Kevin Rooney asked Mr.
Borkhuis if he was still planning on being at the property two times a
day. Mr. Borkhuis explained that he is
currently at the car wash four-time daily and planned on visiting both
properties daily.
WHEREAS,
1)
Mr.
Gary Borkhuis of 4040 County Line Road Walworth, has made application to the
Town of Macedon Planning Board to construct a Self Storage Facility, with
provisions for outside Boat and RV storage and inside building unit storage on
a 6.368 acre parcel, which was subdivided from a 57.5 acre parent parcel, tax
map # 62113-00-124798;
2)
Sketch
Plan approval was granted by the Town Planning Board on 2/11/01;
3)
A
positive referral was received from the Wayne County Planning Board on 2/27/02;
4)
A
public hearing was held at the Town Planning Board meeting on 3/11/02, at which
all public comment regarding the project was heard;
5)
The
Planning Board, acting as Lead Agent, reviewed the Long Form EAF including all
supporting documentation, completed parts 2 and 3 of the EAF with a statement
of findings, and passed a resolution on 5/13/02, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617,
indicating the project is an Unlisted Action with no significant impacts on the
environment; be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Macedon
Planning Board, does hereby find and resolve as follows:
1)
Preliminary
and Final Site Plan approval are granted for the application as submitted,
including the future phases as depicted on the Final site plan prepared by
Matthews Consulting, dated, 2/18/02, with the following conditions:
A) Lighting
All lighting to be provided
as specified on the Final Plan approved by the Planning Board, and shall be the
minimum required for security purposes.
No lights are to be placed on the south ends of the Phase 2
Buildings. No additional lights for the
outdoor storage area may be installed, nor any light wattages be increased,
without Town Planning Board review and approval. All lights shall be appropriately downcast and shielded to
prevent light spillage from the site.
The site signage shall not be lit.
B) Landscaping / Ground cover
All open areas not used for buildings or storage shall receive 4 inches of topsoil and grass seed, and be maintained as mowed lawn on upper level areas, and maintained as needed on easterly facing slopes.
Landscaping to be installed
as depicted on the Final Approved Plan.
All trees and shrubs, which do not survive initial planting are to be
replaced in kind as soon as practical within the normal planting seasons
(spring and early fall). Evergreen
trees along the south property line shall be a minimum installed height of 6 to
8 feet, staggered in two rows, and planted 20 feet maximum on-center in each
row, approximately 12’ on-center measured diagonal between rows.
C) Building Architecture
Roofs to be dark green “Evergreen” color, as specified on the TBS
paint chip form submitted with the application.
Building roofs are to be
pitched at a minimum of 3:12 with hip ends.
Building façade to be natural earthtone matching the
apartments as close as practicable.
Overhead doors shall match
the color of the roof.
No overhead doors shall be
installed on the south ends of the Phase 2 Buildings.
D) Plan signature by Town Highway Superintendent, Planning Board
Chairman, and Town Engineer are
required.
E) The Developer shall comply with all outside agency permitting
requirements and regulations.
MOTION BY Brian Gagne, SECOND BY Mert Bartels
Roll: Bartels
- Yes
Ferreri
- Yes
Gagne
- Yes
Jordan
- Yes
Morrison
- Yes
Rooney
- Yes
Allen
- Yes
SKETCH APPROVAL
Frank Dimino Inc. / 921
Route 31 (Henning Property) / SEQR Determination and Site Plan / Sketch
Amy
Hacker of Costich Engineering and Jim Daigler, agent for Mr. Dimino, were
present to address the board concerning the property known as 921 Route
31. Amy explained that this parcel is
currently 238 acres, zoned ORM. Amy
explained that Mr. Dimino would like to build an access road to this property
to make it more marketable. Amy
presented a map showing a strip of wetland that intersects the property and
stated that they have been working with DEC on this issue. Amy gave a brief history of this project
explaining that on Wednesday, May 8th this application was presented
a the Zoning Board of Appeals for a setback variance to position the proposed
road 60' from the existing barn. Amy
explained that this variance request was denied. Amy also explained that the reason they had applied for the
variance was because DEC wanted the road in that location to minimize he
impacts of the wetlands. Amy stated
that she was hoping that through a coordinated review of the SEQR the Town and
DEC would reach and agreement on the best location for the road. Amy explained that she was hoping that the
Town of Macedon Planning Board would take lead agency on the SEQR review, the
EAF has already been presented to the board.
Kevin
stated that he liked that the small kink that was in the road is now
removed. Amy stated that they have sent
this plan to DEC, however, their response at this time has not been
favorable. Scott Allen asked if an
analysis of the quality of the wetland adjacent areas has been done. Amy explained that they do an analysis of
the wetlands but no the adjacent area.
Amy also explained that they are already planning on dropping the area
where the existing lane goes through the wetlands to the wetland elevation and
planting wetland species in that area.
Amy also explained that it is important to Mr. Dimino that this road is
constructed to town standards for future dedication.
Scott
Allen stated that the plan presented meets sketch plan requirements. Scott asked if DEC was against the Town
taking lead agency. Jim Daigler stated
that in a letter from them last week they did not have a problem with the Town
taking lead agency. Amy Hacker again
stated that she hopes the Town and DEC can come to a mutual compromise. Jim Daigler stated that he felt that
different agencies were looking at the SEQR process in different manners and
that is where the conflict is coming from.
Amy
Hacker continued to explain that a speculative traffic study has been done,
however, at this time Mr. Dimino is not sure who will build there so these
numbers are not definite. Amy continued
to explain that an archeological study has been done and the property has been
researched thoroughly. Scott Allen
responded that he has briefly reviewed the documentation and it is adequate to
start on the SEQR process.
A
motion to take lead agency was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Howard Jordan,
all in favor.
Scott
Allen will prepare a list of all involved and interested agencies for
notification.
LOG INS
Frey / Pannell Rd / Realty
Subdivision
ZBA REFERRALS
Gerald McQuarrie / 626 Route
31 / Area Variance - Section 135-162-B / Enlarging of a non-conforming building
The
Planning Boar has no concerns with the granting of this area variance.
Kenneth Vowell / 1918
Daansen Rd / Area Variance - Section 135-61-A / Request to build a garage
larger than allowed by Town Code
The
Planning Board has no concerns with the granting of this variance. (It was noted that this might also need a
variance for the enlargement of a non-conforming building.)
OTHER BUSINESS
Stillwater Nursery / Quaker
Rd / Topsoil Removal
Scott
Allen presented a letter documenting the excess topsoil to be removed from this
site for the boards information. This
does not require approval.
MINUTES
A motion to
approve the minutes dated December 10, 2001 was made by Mert Bartels, seconded
by Howard Jordan, Tom Ferreri, Tom Morrison were in favor. Brian Gagne, Kevin Rooney and Doug Allen
abstain.
A motion to
approve the minutes dated April 26, 2002 was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by
Kevin Rooney, all in favor.
ADJOURNED
10:15 P.M.