City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 6:30 PM, MEMORIAL City Hall
Present: Laurie Michelman, John Breanick, Jill Fudo, Anthony Bartolotta
Staff: Steve Lynch, OPED Director; Stephen Selvek, Planner; Brian Hicks, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer.
The Chair called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll was called.
Agenda Item 1: Approval of minutes for February 7, 2006.
The Chair tables action due to lack of a quorum.
Agenda Item 2: Land Use/Zoning Discussion
Steve Lynch – Reviews points of the February meeting. The C1 neighborhood is a mixed use of commercial surrounded by residential, characterized by low-density commercial uses. One use not permitted here is professional/business offices although there are a number of legally existing non-conforming uses in existence. There are a number of vacant/underutilized building in these districts. The thought is to expand the definition to include these uses. Staff does not see that it will cause a significant impact of expanding the use vs. the other uses already permitted. The greatest potential impact would be on the surrounding residential districts. The question is whether site plan restrictions will be enough to protect the neighborhood. Market conditions will help take care of this as
well as site plan review. This is more likely to address existing buildings but someone could potentially demolish & redevelop. Set back requirements will help with protection of the residential neighborhood. The Board has expressed a desire to pursue this matter.
John Breanick – this goes to Council after our recommendation?
Steve Lynch – yes
Laurie Michelman – Council will make the ultimate decision to approve or not.
Steve Lynch – the business office definition will catch everything not listed since it would not be possible to list everything.
Jill Fudo – what is the difference is use?
Steve Lynch – any use not satisfying the definition of professional use. C1 district allows consumer services – reads definition into record.
Laurie Michelman – we will revisit this at the next meeting.
Planned Development District (PDD) Overlay Zone
Steve Lynch – there was an extensive discussion of this at the February meeting. It would be to allow an overlay district without changing the underlying zoning. This could present an opportunity to develop underutilized or vacant properties. It would offer a comprehensive redevelopment of an area being sensitive to the surrounding uses and zones. Areas to look at are along the Owasco River, Rondina Building on State St., the area behind the High School ballpark, the area on Grant Ave & N. Lewis St., Logan St. factory buildings. With regard to the Logan Street factory buildings, the comprehensive plan addresses the adaptive reuse of older historic factory buildings in many cases except for this one. The comprehensive plan recommends re-use of old industrial & factory buildings
for productive uses. Looking at this parcel for a PDD it is large enough for some residential and commercial enterprises to complement the residential use.
John Breanick – questions the Mason and Grant site.
Steve Lynch – if included it would be to look forward to a potential use there. If not it would remain R2.
Other matters
Laurie Michelman – states unable to attend April meeting as proposed on the 11th.
Steve Lynch – we will set a date of April 3rd (Monday) and call members for availability.
Steve Lynch – the Hart Group is ready to move forward with their next phase for the Walgreen’s parcel.
John Breanick – asks for an update on the connector road.
Steve Lynch – there is no new info at this time.
Laurie Michelman – asks for a card to be sent to John Rogalski from the Board. Also, at the April meeting we will be discussing any changes to the ordinance. Asks members to bring in any issues for discussion.
Chair – Next meeting to be determined. Asks for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Anthony Bartolotta, seconded by John Breanick. All members vote approval. Meeting adjourned.
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