City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:30 PM, MEMORIAL City Hall
Present: Sam Giangreco, Anthony Bartolotta, Jill Fudo, John Breanick, Mark DiVietro
Absent: Laurie Michelman
Staff: Stephen Selvek, Planner; Tom Weed, APD
John Breanick – Acting Chair
The Chair called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll was called.
Agenda Item 1: Minutes of February 20, 2007 and March 6, 2007
Chair asks for a motion to approve the February 20, 2007minutes. Motion made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Jill Fudo. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion to approve the March 6, 2007 minutes. Motion made by Anthony Bartolotta, seconded by Jill Fudo. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 2: 114 Clark Street. C: General Commercial Zoning District. Site Plan Application for the construction of an 86’ X 56.5’ addition (approximately 4802 SF) to an existing 17,000 SF manufacturing/warehouse facility.
Chair invites owner or agent to speak.
Mark Butarro, owner – want to build a 4800 SF addition for warehouse space to move equipment into from the main part of the existing building.
John Breanick - takes the time to introduce Jennifer Haines as the new Director of Planning and Economic Development office.
Chair asks for comments from the public. There being none the Chair closes this portion of the Public Hearing and asks for comments from the Board. There being none the Chair asks for staff comments.
Steve Selvek – again it’s a 4800 SF addition primarily as warehouse space due to enlargement of the business. There is a planted buffer along the parking area and seed on the east side. Current parking lot is gravel. It is large enough to allow infiltration of storm water. If paved in the future the owner would need to submit conceptual drawings and a drainage plan. An addition of 2 catch basins have been connected. A use variance was granted prior to 2000. An area variance grant in January 2007 for rear lot line set-back. Staff recommends one condition of screening of the trash containers. SEQR – it is an unlisted action, it’s a developed urban area and no problems are anticipated. Recommendation is for a negative declaration on SEQR and
approval of the site plan.
John Breanick – asks the applicant if the modifications by staff are acceptable.
Mark Butarro – yes, it would be in the future if the parking lot is paved and has no problem with screening the dumpsters.
John Breanick – is this preliminary or final approval?
Steve Selvek – final.
Jill Fudo – will large vehicles be accessing the site and how so? Is this ok with APD?
Tom Weed – there will be no changes from what they are doing now.
Steve Selvek - this area of Clark St. is dead ended. It imposes a certain constraint to the businesses there.
Mark Butarro – at one time it was tried to open to the Arterial for exit only from Clark St. Would like to look into that for future use.
Chair asks for a motion on SEQR. Motion for negative declaration made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Mark DiVietro. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion on the site plan. Motion for approval made by Sam Giangreco, seconded by Anthony Bartolotta. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 3: 10 Quarry Street. I: General Industrial Zoning District. Amendment to Site Plan Application for the construction of a 70’ by 300’ (21,000 SF) building to house new equipment and processes associated with the expansion of Corrosion Control, Inc.
Chair – invites the owner or agent to speak.
Robert Marinella, owner – had obtained prior approval for project but when shopping for equipment realized there actually wasn’t enough room and need to expand the proposed addition.
Chair asks public for comments. There being none closes this portion of the public hearing and asks the Board for comments. There being none asks staff for comments.
Steve Selvek – as mentioned this application was originally seen in January 2007 for a 240’ x 60’ building. New dimensions are 300’ x 70’, a minor change to the overall plan. All issues and concerns have been previously addressed and will be maintained. An area variance has been granted for the rear lot line. Reviewed and accepted by engineering . Use is appropriate for the zone. Recommendation is for a negative declaration on SEQR and approval of the site plan.
Chair asks for a motion for SEQR. Motion for a negative declaration made by Mark DiVietro, seconded by Sam Giangreco. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion on site plan. Motion for approval made by Anthony Bartolotta, seconded by Mark DiVietro. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 4: 9-11 Logan Street. R-2A: Mixed-use Overlay Zoning District. Conditional Use Site Development Application for the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the existing structures that will consist of 31 residential units, on-site parking for approximately 41 vehicles, and landscaping.
Chair invites owner or agent to speak.
Andrew Ramsgard, Ramsgard Architectural Design – shows Power Point presentation (attached). The project of Logan Park Lofts is to redevelop what is known as the old Wegman’s Piano Factory. It will be a mixed group of 35 residential units of 1 to 3 bedrooms in 2 buildings of 3 and 2 stories. Both buildings will be converted into residential condo units of 500 to 1500 SF depending on the number of bedrooms. Plans are to restore the buildings to their original character. There will be no additions made to any building. We will be utilizing the 2 existing curb cuts. There is 2-way access from Logan St. There will be a pocket park between the buildings. Parking is on the north and east sides. Buildings were originally attached with a 4th level that was destroyed by
fire. (shows floor plans). We will be installing hard wood floors, high ceiling, large windows in character with the original and keeping brick walls where able. A landscaping plan has been submitted. There is a parking and lighting schedule. Storm water and erosion control plans are to be developed. The site will be fully curbed and drained. Impervious surface will be decreased.
Chair invites members of the public to speak. There being none closes this portion of the public hearing and asks for comments from the Board. There being none asks for staff comments.
Steve Selvek – a couple points to go over. This is an R2A overlay zone so there is a 2 step approval process. The first is tonight where the applicant is seeking Board recommendation of approval to City Council. The 2nd is for approval from City Council. Between issuing preliminary and final site plan approvals the Board has an opportunity to look, review and recommend any changes. Wit the R2A overly the primary reason is for adaptive reuse of the buildings which is what is being done. 35 residential units are the maximum allowed. The original plan was for 31 units with 41 parking spaces but has been since revised to 35 units with 61 spaces which is the number of space required to support the density. The Board has a fair amount of discretion here. The
character of the neighborhood, lighting, drainage, landscaping. It is a SEQR Type II replacement, rehab on site, upgrade of building to meet Code. No SEQR, state no significant impacts. The applicant has made numerous efforts to treat in a manner appropriate to the neighborhood. Buffers will be provided as needed. Also a lighting schedule with wall mounted lights through-out the premises and decorative lights. Staff recommends rear details of the fence – solid would provide adequate buffering; fully curbed detailing on the site plan and screening of the dumpers and recycling bins. Staff recommends the Board’s recommendation of approval to City Council with the stated changes.
Sam Giangreco – commends Mr. Bartolotta and staff for a beautiful plan that enhances the neighborhood very well.
John Breanick – questions the fencing.
Steve Selvek – a wood, solid fence proposed as well as screening and curbing.
John Breanick – questions traffic flow
Tom Weed – no discernible increase.
Chair – there is no SEQR action. Asks for a motion on the site plan with the aforementioned conditions. Motion made by Mark DiVietro, seconded by Jill Fudo. All members vote approval with Anthony Bartolotta abstaining. Motion carried.
Other Matters
Jill Fudo – questions the statute of limitations on a site plan when work is to continue at Sofo.
Steve Selvek – will ask Codes to look into. Was to complete site modification prior to opening business.
John Breanick- asks that the Mayor replace vacant Board member seat.
Chair asks for motion to adjourn. So moved by Mark DiVietro, seconded by Anthony Bartolotta. All members vote approval. Meeting adjourned.
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