The October 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 7:00 p.m.
Those present joined in the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call: Harold Crandon present
James Virginia absent
James Ruddock present
Eric Knapp present
Fred Thomas present
Norma Goodman absent
Anthony Geiss, Chairman present
Also Present: Melissa MacConaghy, Planning Board Secretary
Brad Hunt, Attorney
Mr. Geiss asked the board to accept the October Meeting minutes as written.
Mr. Crandon moved to accept. Seconded by Mr. Thomas.
MASTROIANNI/DOMBROSKI-SITE PLAN
Route 690/Van Buren Road Tax Map ID #051-03-19
Mr. Joe Mastroianni was present to address the Board. He stated that the two work sessions/meetings were very productive.
Mr. Mastroianni stated there was a concern with the existing residence across the street. He moved the entrance up closer to Route 690 and away from the housing. The parking was also moved up as well.
Mr. Mastroianni stated he would be putting in the angled parking. He also stated he recognized a need for landscape buffer with a wooden fence.
Mr. Mastroianni stated this would be kept a secluded area.
Mr. Mastroianni would also shrink down the reflecting pool.
Mr. Geiss suggested to do a phasing diagram at one of the sessions. Mr. Mastroianni included this in the map that was handed out.
Mr. Mastroianni explained the diagram. He stated this will be in phases.
First phase - this will be the construction of the warehouse-office combo. It will also include the leach area and the pond. He stated there are no sewer lines in the area but there is a development potential on the opposite side of Van Buren Road. He would do the septic in phases.
Second phase – this will be the addition of the loop and the party room. Also the parking lot and landscaping will be done.
Mr. Mastroianni stated when the party room will be constructed there will be a couple of pavilions as well.
Mr. Thomas asked how did Mr. Mastroianni make out with the property next door?
Virgil Dombroski stated he had no new news on the property.
Mr. Mastroianni stated he will be creating a new water district for the properties. He stated he has a gas line.
Mr. Geiss asked if Mr. Mastroianni is submitting for a sign.
Mr. Mastroianni stated he is and this is on the map. The sign will be perpendicular to the road.
Mr. Geiss stated that there is a set back requirement for the sign.
Mr. Hunt stated this is 15 feet from the street.
Mr. Geiss stated that he approved the sign as is, if there is any changes on the sign this would need to be approved again. Mr. Geiss stated to make the changes for the next meeting.
Mr. Ruddock asked what is separating the north parking lot with the phase 2 circular drive.
Mr. Mastroianni stated there is a thin strip/walk area and after that is grade change.
Motion # 11-55 Mr. Geiss asked the board to entertain a motion for lead agency for an unlisted action under SEQR for the site plan review, entertainment project for Van Buren Road/Route 690. The project includes a warehouse, office, parking, party room and banquet room on the overall property. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Knapp.
Motion # 11-56 Mr. Geiss asked the board to entertain a motion to refer entertainment project to the Onondaga County Planning for review and also to State DOT for review. Mr. Thomas moved to accept the motion, seconded by Mr. Knapp.
Mr. Geiss discussed the 81 Challenge project.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion