City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 6:30 PM, Memorial City Hall
Present: Sam Giangreco
Jill Fudo
Anthony Bartolotta
Mark DiVietro
John Breanick
Absent: Laurie Michelman
Staff: Steve Lynch, OPED Director
Stephen Selvek, Planner
Tom Weed, APD
Brian Hicks, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer
Nancy Hussey, Corporation Counsel
John Breanick will be the acting Chair this evening.
The Chair called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll was called.
Agenda Item 1: Approval of minutes for September 5, 2006
Chair asks for a motion to accept the minutes September 5, 2006. Motion made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Mark DiVietro. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 2: Public Hearing for Minor Subdivision at 150 Grant Ave.
Item pulled from agenda.
Agenda Item 6: 9-11 Logan St. Zoning Amendment Recommendation.
Steve Lynch – this has been the subject of detailed discussion for over 6 months. There was a Public Hearing last month. The Board has deemed it an appropriate use for the site with the concerns of dimensional definitions and height restrictions for buildings. These have been addressed in the new draft. (Reviews the applications- attached)
Nancy Hussey – reiterates that a special use permit does not run with the land but with the business. This is a good opportunity to maintain some control over the area.
Chair asks for any comments from the public. No comments.
Chair asks for a motion for a negative declaration on SEQR. Motion made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Mark DiVietro. All members vote approval with Anthony Bartolotta abstaining. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion to recommend the application to Council. Motion made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Jill Fudo. All members vote approval with Anthony Bartolotta abstaining. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 3: Public Hearing for Site Plan Review for 612-630 N. Seward Ave. 13,000 SF addition to existing church.
Chair – invites owner or agent to speak.
Kevin Swab, Owasco Rd. - proposing a 13,000 SF addition to the church. (points out new construction on plans and interior floor layout)
Chair asks the public for comments. No comments. Chair asks the Board for comments.
Jill Fudo – asks if the traffic patterns have been revised.
Steve Lynch – they are maintaining the position of the southern entrance with a left turn in only from the bottom of the hill. The City will provide the necessary signs after construction. Building elevations have been maintained for compatibility. The dispersing of fill material was to be withdrawn or reviewed by Engineering. After many conversations it was determined that it should not be allowed with extensive review by the DEC and Army Corps of Engineers therefore the applicant has withdrawn this request. DRC recommends negative declaration on SEQR and approval of the site plan.
Chair asks for a motion for a negative declaration on SEQR. Motion made by Jill Fudo, seconded by Mark DiVietro. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for approval of the site plan. Motion made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Anthony Bartolotta. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 4: Public Hearing for minor subdivision at 36 York St.
Chair invites the owner or agent to speak.
Dion Mulvaney, Myrtle Ridge Rd., B’ville – this is industrial property known as the old Harry’s Tire. It has an open lot in front that is the subject site. There is a private road access to the rear property on the east side.
Chair asks the public for comments. No comments. Chair asks the Board for comments. No comments.
Steve Lynch – there is an aerial photo in the packets along with the subdivision map. This is a minor subdivision dividing the parcel into 2.5 and 2.9 acre sites with the smaller site for the auto repair facility. DRC has reviewed the project and it meets all requirements for the zone. Recommendation is for a negative declaration on SEQR and approval of the subdivision.
Chair asks for a motion for a negative declaration for SEQR. Motion made by Mark DiVietro, seconded by Sam Giangreco. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion for approval of the subdivision. Motion made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Mark DiVietro. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Items 5: Public Hearing at 36 York St. for construction of 2,700 SF auto repair shop.
Chair invites owner or agent to speak.
Peter Petrosino – needs to move his business currently located on the corner of Fulton and E. Genesee St. as the property has been sold and a new business will be built there.
Richard Edmund, Morton Bldgs – will erect a 36 x 75 SF building nearly identical to the one on E. Genesee St.
Chair asks for comments from the public.
Paul Hickey – owns 40 York St. Does not have much concern with the project but does have concern over the drainage from York St. that has not been handled well. Much water from York St. collects on the subject property. Wants to know what the City is planning to do concerning collecting water from the south side of York St.
Steve Lynch – is not an engineer so cannon speak directly about this. Current plans are to repair York St. which will probably help alleviate the problem. Concerning tonight’s action we will try to provide some flex for Pet’s Mobile who is in a time crunch. Work will be done as a 2 phase project. The 1st phase will allow preparation of the site and construction to begin. The 2nd phase the Board will consider the remainder of the site concerning landscaping, drainage, etc. We don’t want this project delayed. The Board will address any drainage from this site but this Board has no pervue over drainage from the street. Asks if Mr. Hickey thinks this site will be affected.
Paul Hickey – has no objection to the project, thinks it’s a good idea. Is concerned that Mr. Petrosino will have difficulty dealing with the drainage from the street. Should not continue to be neglected.
Steve Lynch – staff will take direction to contact Engineering with these concerns.
Chair closes Public Hearing and asks the Board for comments. No comments.
Steve Lynch – phase 1 will permit the construction of the building. Phase 2 will show landscaping, utilities, lighting and drainage. We have heard that drainage is an issue that needs to be worked on. A CO will not be issued until the applicant proceeds through phase 2 approval. Recommendation is for approval of a negative declaration on SEQR and approval of phase 1 of the site plan.
Chair asks for a motion for a negative declaration on SEQR. Motion made by Mark DiVietro, seconded by Sam Giangreco. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion to approval phase 1 of the site plan. Motion made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Mark DiVietro. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Other Matters
Steve Lynch – thanks the Board for service and is please to have worked with everyone.
John Breanick – asks for an update about the connector rd.
Nancy Hussey- meeting has been scheduled with DOT for October 11.
Chair – next meeting is November 8, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. Asks for a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Jill Fudo, seconded by Anthony Bartolotta. All members vote approval. Meeting adjourned.
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