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Planning Board Minutes 12/04/2001
City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, December 4, 2001, 7:30 p.m. Memorial City Hall

Present: John Breanick, John Rogalski, Mark DiVietro, Joyce Cavanaugh, Sam Giangreco, Laurie Michelman.  Absent: Donna Bruno

Staff: Vijay Mital, Director of OPED; Steve Lynch, Sr. Planner; David Tehan, Assistant Corporation Counsel; Jim Moore, Code Enforcement Officer

The Chairwoman called the meeting to order, roll was called and the Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Recognition given to John Breanick for his roll as Chairman.  Welcome given to new Board member Sam Giangreco

John Breanick thanks the Board.

Agenda Item #1: Minutes

A motion was made by John Breanick to approve the minutes of November 13, 2001, seconded by Mark DiVietro and approved by all members present.

Minutes of November 13, 2001 accepted and approved.

Agenda Item #2: Public Hearing for Site Plan Review for 77 E. Genesee St. Langham Funeral Home Parking Lot Addition

Chairwoman
Jack McLane
John Breanick
Gary Snyder
John Breanick
Gary Snyder
Chairwoman - closes this part of the public hearing.  Asks if staff has any questions.

Steve Lynch
Gary Snyder
Steve Lynch
Chairwoman asks for a motion to pass the negative declaration of SEQRA.  Motion made by Mark DiVietro and seconded by Joyce Cavanaugh.  All members approve with Laurie Michelman abstaining.  

Resolution accepted and approved.

Chairwoman extends welcome to Mayor Carnicelli who has just entered.

Chairwoman asks for a motion on site plan approval.  Motion made by John Breanick and seconded by Mark DiVietro.  All members approve with Laurie Michelman abstaining.

Resolution accepted and approved.

Agenda Item #3: Public Hearing for Site Plan Review for 64
Chairwoman
Mike Ostorefront and the suggested sidewalk, curb and landscape improvements to the parking lot.  Introduces Guy Hart from Hart, Meath and Primo and Steve Primo their corporation counsel.

Chairwoman invites any comments or questions from the public and from the board members.

John Breanick
Mike O
Chairwoman - closes this part of the Public Hearing.

Vijay Mital
Steve Lynch
Vijay
Chairwoman asks for a motion to pass the negative declaration of SEQRA.  Motion made by John Rogalski  and seconded by John Breanick.  All members approve.

Resolution accepted and approved.

Steve Lynch reads into the record the conditional site plan approval (attached).

John Breanick
Dave Tehan
Chairwoman asks for a motion to pass the conditional resolution. Motion made by Joyce Cavanaugh and seconded by Sam Giangreco.  Approved by all members.

Resolution accepted and approved.

Vijay Mital
Agenda Item #4: Public Hearing for Site Plan Review for 2 Willey St. Telecommunication Tower/Related Facilities

Chairwoman
Lori Krause
Chairwoman asked Mr. Berry if he would like to be heard.  He said he would be available for any questions.

Chairwoman invites members of the public and board members to speak. Closes this part of the public hearing.  Asks for staff comments.

Steve Lynch
Chairwoman requests motion on SEQRA.  Motion made by Mark DiVietro, seconded by Sam Giangreco.  All members approve.  

Resolution approved and accepted.

Chairwoman requests a motion to accept the site plan.  Motion made by Joyce Cavanaugh, seconded by Sam Giangreco.  All members approve.

Resolution approved and accepted.

Agenda Item #5A: Public Hearing for Subdivision Review at 77 Franklin St. Byrne Dairy Store Development

Chairwoman
Vijay Mital
Christian Burdell representing Byrne Dairy
Vijay
Chairwoman requests a motion to waive the preliminary subdivision review.  Motion made by John Breanick and seconded by John Rogalski.  All members approve.

Motion accepted and approved.

Vijay
Chairwoman requests if the public and board members would like to speak.  Closes this part of the public hearing for the subdivision.

Vijay
Chairwoman requests a motion for negative declaration for SEQRA.  Motion made by John Breanick seconded by Mark DiVietro.  All members approve.

Resolution accepted and approved.

Chairwoman requests a motion for final approval for subdivision.  Motion made by John Rogalski seconded by John Breanick.  All members approve.

Resolution accepted and approved.

Agenda Item 5B: Public Hearing for Site Plan Review for 77 Franklin St. Byrne Dairy Store Redevelopment

Chairwoman opens this part of the Public Hearing.

Christian Burdell
Chairwoman requests if anyone from the public would like to be heard and if the board has any questions.

John Breanick
Steve Lynch
Chairwoman - Closes this part of the Public Hearing. Asks for staff recommendations/comments.

Vijay
Steve Lynch section of Franklin and make it safer for residents and motorists.  We can
Vijay
Motion made by Joyce Cavanaugh, seconded by John Breanick.  All members vote approval.

Chairwoman requests motion for approval of Site Plan.  Motion made by John Rogalski  and seconded by Sam Giangreco. All members vote approval.

Resolution accepted and approved.

Chairwoman recognizes the mayor.

Melina Carnicelli
Chairwoman calls for a five-minute break.

Meeting resumes.

Agenda Item #6: Public Hearing Amendment to 2001 CDBG Action Plan.  Authority for $3,200,000 Section 108 Loan Authority.

Vijay introduces Jim Galvin, the CD Program Manager.

Jim Galvin as we start developing specifics based on the Synthesis plan and public input and changes that come to light.  Ultimately it will be considered by the City Council as contracts come up for approval.  This was part of the 2000-2001 annual action plan and so only one public hearing will be needed for an amendment then we will need Council to consider and approve the plan.

Vijay
Chairwoman requests any comments from the public and from the board.

John Breanick
Jim Galvin
Chairwoman asks for any other questions and closes this part of the public hearing.  Asks for staff input

Vijay
Jim
Chairwoman asks for any other matters to be brought before the board.

Robert Barry of Boyle and Anderson with Doug Chapin doesn
Chairwoman refers to David Tehan from Corporation Counsel for guidance.

Dave Tehan
Doug Chapin
Chairwoman asks for any staff comments.  At this point the Board cannot act as there is really nothing to act on.  As David Tehan stated the proper procedure would be to submit a new site plan, work with the Planning Office and raise any issues needed at that time and then have another public hearing.  

Dave Tehan
Chairwoman asks if there are any other matters to be brought before the board this evening.  If not we
Meeting adjourned.