City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 6:30 PM, MEMORIAL City Hall
Present: Anthony Bartolotta, John Breanick, Brian Halladay, Allen Zentner, Mark DiVietro, Sam Giangreco, Christopher DeProspero
Staff: Stephen Selvek, Planner; Andy Fusco, Corporation Counsel; Brian Hicks, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer
Absent: Tom Week, APD
The Chair called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll is called.
Chair welcomes Mr. Hannigan’s government clase from Auburn High School.
Agenda Items: 20 Mattie St.
Items Approved: 20 Mattie St.
Agenda Item 1: Minutes of July 1, 2008
Chair asks if there are any changes, corrections to be made then asks for a motion to approve the minutes. Motion made by Christopher DeProspero, seconded by John Breanick. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 2: Application for Minor Site Plan Review for the purpose of expanding an existing parking lot to accommodate 7 additional vehicles and to meet the minimum parking requirements for the Mattie Street Dairy located at 20 Mattie Street. Applicant: Mark and Amy Locastro.
Chair invites the owner or agent to speak.
Mark Locastro – since the last meeting a storm water run off plan has been done as requested. The Engineer is here this evening if there are any questions. Drawings have been submitte.
Chair invites the public to comment.
No comments. Public hearing closed.
Chair asks the Board for comments.
Sam Giangreco – questions a portion of the parking lot.
Mark Locastro – there was supposed to be a jog off both sides but one was cut short for the drainage pipes. The other will be used for snow removal/storage.
Chair asks staff for comments.
Stephen Selvek – there are several items in your packet. The storm water drainage report was received just today and the City Engineer has not had an opportunity to review it yet. The resolution included is contingent on this review. You will also find a black & white copy of the revised site plan. The purpose of the revision is four-fold
· The flag portion to the south as Mr. Locastro has just explained. This is not an issue at this time then.
· Actual layout for the parking stalls to allow for parking in a means which will prevent some of the issues present.
· Snow storage which is indicated at the rear of the lot.
· The fence itself. I was under the impression the fence ended with the parking lot but it does indeed extend back to the rear so is no longer an issue.
So a new revision is needed just to indicate the parking lot layout and snow storage and the resolution has been revised to denote that. This project does not need further SEQR review. Staff recommends approval of the site plan with the revisions noted.
Chair asks for a motion for approval. So moved by John Breanick, seconded by Christopher DeProspero. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Mark Locastro – thanks the Board. Questions why it seemed such an ordeal concerning having the drainage study done and then not having it even looked at. It was what he wanted done originally and now approval hinges on a report that had already been done.
Stephen Selvek – Mr. Lupien has not seen this particular report yet. We just received it today. It is common practice that a review is done first by the Engineer as it is his responsibility to ensure storm water drainage is acceptable.
Mark Locastro – but he’s already made recommendations of what I need to do. I have a problem with that. Very upset with the process he had to go through not to include the work done by the Planning Office or the Board.
Sam Giangreco – asks for any other matters.
Stephen Selvek – one outstanding issue is the Comprehensive Plan. We are in the process of putting together an advisory committee providing oversight and direction to the Planning Board and their role and City Council and their role for the development of the plan. Our intention is to have an advisory committee kick off later this month. Anthony Bartolotta has been asked onto the committee to represent the Planning Board and the Blueprint Group so we will ask him for any updates.
Next meeting is September 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Chair asks for a motion to adjourn. So moved by Allen Zentner, seconded by John Breanick. All members vote approval. Meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Alicia McKeen
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