TOWN OF MACEDON

PLANNING BOARD

April 14, 2008

 

 

PRESENT:  Vice Chairman Mert Bartels, members Suzanne Airy, Brian Gagne, Mark McEwen, Tom Morrison and Kevin Rooney.  Also present were Councilman Ken Nawrocki, Town Engineer Scott Allen and Board Clerk Susan Bush.  Absent was Chairman Doug Allen.

 

Vice Chairman Bartels called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.  A motion to waive reading the Legal Notice was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Suzanne Airy.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 

PB-14-07 – Spectra Group – Route 31/North Wilson Road – Realty subdivision & commercial site plan – A motion to open the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Suzanne Airy.  All in favor; motion carried.  Brad Hill of Spectra Group gave an overview of the project.  The subject property is east of the existing Wal-Mart, and development will be completed in two phases.  The first phase now under consideration includes a 25,000 sq. ft. ABVI/Goodwill center and 35,000 sq. ft. shopping plaza with cross-access to the Wal-Mart Supercenter.  The second phase will be four (4) outparcels.  Mr. Hill stated they have commitments for 80% of the retail space in the shopping center.  Spectra is also working out the final details of the project with DEC and DOT.  Two Wilson Road residents asked about a traffic light at the Wilson Road/Route 31 intersection.  Mr. Hill responded that NYS DOT has jurisdiction over this matter and has determined that a light is not warranted for the first phase of development.  However, infrastructure for a light will be installed now with a second traffic study done prior to Phase 2.  Route 31 improvements include additional traffic lanes and left turn lanes.  Town Engineer Allen explained the DOT’s position on this area of Route 31 and reiterated the Town’s requirement for another traffic study before any outparcels can be developed.  There was no one else to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Suzanne Airy.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

PB-14-07 – Spectra Group – Route 31/North Wilson Road – Realty subdivision & commercial site plan – As a followup to last month’s meeting, Town Engineer Scott Allen reviewed the SEQR areas needing clarification:  Traffic, Agricultural Land Resources & Critical Environmental Areas.  The Wayne County Planning Board has recommended the project be approved with conditions (see file).   Brian Gagne questioned one item regarding a landlocked outparcel.  Board members felt this would be dealt with when Phase 2 is presented.  Scott Allen then explained the SEQR process, and the implications of negative and positive declarations.  A motion for negative SEQR declaration was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney.  All in favor; motion carried.  Town Engineer will now put together a detailed engineering review letter for the project.  Andy Hart of Bergmann Associates presented the revised elevations for ABVI/Goodwill.  Requested changes have been made to the rear of the building.

 

PB-04-06 – Gananda Partnership – Pheasant Run Phase 3A – Revised subdivision (2 phases) – Gary Smith of Parrone Engineering was present to explain this request.  Pheasant Run Section 3 was approved in 2006 with 26 lots on the south side of Section 1 and 15 lots on the north side.  The developer would like to split this into two separate phases:  3A – 26 lots (Peacock Circle) and 3B – 15 lots (Tanaberry & Spragbrook).  Phase 3A would be developed now, and Phase 3B would probably not be developed until the project on the Walworth side goes forward.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Brian Gagne, to grant approval for the revised site plan and subdivision for Phase 3A of 26 lots as submitted.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PB-04-08 – Littlefield – Quaker Road – One-lot realty subdivision & residential site plan – Sketch – Tom Littlefield was present to explain his application.  He would like to subdivide a 76± acre parcel into two lots:  1.3 acres with the existing house & 75 acres with a residential site plan.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mark McEwen, to grant sketch plan approval for one-lot subdivision and residential site plan.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

PB-05-08 – Goslee – 3237 Holly Crescent – Site plan modification – This resident would like to put an addition on their home (corner lot) which would go beyond the designated setback.  Due to NCD zoning, any deviations must be approved by the Planning Board as a site plan modification instead of a variance from the ZBA.  This is a raised ranch home of 1540 sq. ft., including the basement.  Residents would like to add a family room and expand their kitchen with a 2-story addition (560 sq. ft. total).  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Brian Gagne, to approve the revised site plan, as submitted, to exceed setback.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

MINUTES:

 

A motion to approve the 03-24-08 minutes was made by Suzanne Airy, seconded by Kevin Rooney.  All in favor; minutes approved.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Morrison.  All in favor; meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board