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august 29 planning board minutes
Agenda Date: 
08/29/2011 - 12:00am
Agenda Category: 
Planning Board

The Regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Van Buren, held at the Town building, 7575 Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville, New York, was called to order at 7:00p.m.

 

Those present joined in the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.

 

Roll Call:         Harold Crandon                      present

                        James Virginia             present

                        James Ruddock                       present

                        Eric Knapp                              present

                        Fred Thomas                           present

                        Norma Goodman                    present

                        Anthony Geiss, Chairman       present

 

Also Present:   Melissa MacConaghy, Planning Board Secretary

                        Brad Hunt, Attorney

                        Jason Hoy, Engineer

                        Dave Pringle, Code Enforcement Officer

MINUTES: 

Mrs. Goodman corrected typos on pages 1, 3, 4 and 5.

 

Motion        Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to accept the August Meeting minutes as amended.  Mr. Virginia moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. 

There was no further discussion.  Motion carried, unanimously.

 KRATZER-SUBDIVISION

RT. 31 Tax Map ID#044.-02-09.0

 

Mrs. Lindsay Kratzer and Mr. Christopher Kratzer were present to address the Board.

The county meets on 31st of August.  This was sent to the county.

 

This application has gone through the ZBA.  This application will be on the October 3rd  agenda. 

 SYRACUSE SAND AND GRAVEL-SPECIAL USE

Brickyard Rd Tax Map ID#054.-02-4.1

 

Mr. Paul Sharlow was present to address the Board. 

 

Mr. Sharlow is working with DOT for the application for the county.  The access road is paved per Paul with recycled asphalt and millings.  Mr. Geiss asked Mr. Hoy if he is ok with the gravel work.  Mr. Sharlow stated it will harden up.   These plans have not been submitted to the county. 

 

Mr. Hoy stated silt fence had been knocked down on the eastern side.  Mr. Geiss wanted to know if sediment erosion control box was onsite.  Mr. Sharlow will make sure it is addressed. 

Mr. Geiss asked about the road millings being brought 300 feet back.  Mr. Sharlow confirmed the knock off is 75 feet.  Mr. Geiss wants a new plan submitted stating the road gravel present.

Mr. Ruddock asked about the distance on the map concerning the left and right hand turns.  The right hand turns will be used for local delivery only. 

 

Motion  #11-48          Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve with condition that the drawings be amended.  Mrs. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Ruddock.   A recommendation to ZBA was given.  Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. 

 MASTROIANNI ENGINEERING

7153 State Fair Boulevard Tax Map ID #059-01-15

 

Mr. Mastroianni was present to address the Board.

 

Mr. Mastroianni said Dombroski’s purchased the bar, formerly known as Kowalski’s, would like to renovate and reopen the bar-hotel.  He stated will be no onsite work or expansion.   Mr. Mastroianni stated will have three door entrances with a small pitch over each door.  The building will have three hotel units.  He stated will have seven parking spaces including one handicap.  Mr. Dombroski explained they will bring the length of property in 25 feet on each

side and landscape around the area. 

 

Mr. Pringle stated this must be sent in to the county/state DOT for the work permit. 

 

Mr. Geiss wants to see a plan.  Mr. Ruddock asked about lining the handicap spots. 

 

Mr. Knapp had a question on site plan approval asking if they could operate without site plan.

 

Mr. Dombroski asked if they could start renovating to avoid any further vandalizing.  Mr. Geiss wants this to be referred to the county and wants schedule or time frame on renovations. 

 

Mr. Virginia asked about the sign.  Mr. Mastroianni stated the sign will be the same size. 

 

Motion #11-49         Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to be referred to the county.  Mr. Geiss wants a schedule or time frame on all renovations.    Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Ms. Goodman. 

 SORRELL HILL LLC

Tax Map ID #033.01-05-15.1/13.1

 

Mr. Shields was present to address the Board.  He stated his company has come to an agreement with the village with a $65,000 contribution to use Meigs Road. 

 

Mr. Geiss asked about the bonding requirement with the Town Board.  Mr. Shields stated it has been approved by the town board. 

 

Mr. Shields stated he has spoke to Mr. Baker, (Village B’ville engineer) who is very much involved, and he knows he will be looking for the building permit. 

   

Motion #11-50      Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion for the park fees.  There will be a total of 21 lots with 19 lots as a park fees.  Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Virginia. 

Resolution as followed:

 

 WHEREAS Town code Section 175-5(C) establishes the criteria for the reservation of parkland on residential subdivision plats or the imposition of a sum of money in lieu thereof; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of such a provision is to prevent deterioration in the quality of park and recreational services to residents in the Town of Van Buren as a result of a new residential development; and

WHEREAS, based on the present and anticipated future needs for park and recreational facilities in the Town relative to the projected population growth in the Town to which the Pooler Real Estate/Sun Meadows subdivision will contribute, a proper case exists for requiring that a park or parks be suitably located for playground or other recreational purposes within the Town; and

WHEREAS, a suitable park or parks of adequate size to meet the Town’s requirements can not be properly located within the Pooler Real Estate/Sun Meadows subdivision, nor is there a need for such additional facilities in the immediate neighborhood.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a proper case exists regarding the Pooler Real Estate/Sun Meadows subdivision development for requiring the developer pay park fee of $350 per lot.

 

Motion #11-51     Mr. Geiss asked the Board to entertain a motion to approve subdivision phase 4 with 21 lots.  Mr. Hunt stated the applicant will meet village requirement of $65,000.  Ms Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Ruddock.  Mr. Crandon is concerned about the added traffic on Meigs Road.  Mr. Geiss stated Meigs Road has fewer driveways than Sun Meadows Road.  Mr. Pringle also stated Sun Meadows has several children and many school bus stops.  Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Virginia. 

 

OTHER BUSINESS    

Mr. Geiss stated their will be no change to the budget, no pay increase and no reduction in training.   

ADJOURNMENT

Motion            Mr. Geiss called for a Motion to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Ms. Goodman moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr.  Thomas.   There was no further discussion. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted,Melissa MacConaghyPlanning Board Secretary