City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 6:30 PM, Memorial City Hall
Present: Christopher DeProspero, Anne McCarthy, Allen Zentner, John Breanick, Frank Reginelli, Sam Giangreco
Absent: Anthony Bartolotta
Staff: Stephen Selvek, Sr. Planner; Andy Fusco, Corporation Counsel
Absent: Brian Hicks, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer; Tom Weed, APD
Agenda Items: 146 North St., 89 York St.
Items Approved: 146 North St., 89 York St.
The Chair calls the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance is recited and roll is called.
Agenda Item 1: Minutes of February 3, 2009
As there is not a quorum of those in attendance able to vote on the minutes they are adjourned until the next meeting.
Chair publicly thanks Brian Halladay and Mark Divietro for their service on the Board and welcomes new members Frank Reginelli and Anne McCarthy.
Agenda Item 2: Application for Major Site Plan Review for the purpose of renovation and rehabilitating the Cayuga County Mental Health facility located at 146 North Street. Applicant: Cayuga County.
Chair invites the owner or agent to speak.
Mike Gridley, C & S Engineers – the project has been presented before. The plan is to completely gut and renovate the existing building and build an addition on the north side. There will also be a new parking area with handicapped accessibility and a turn about for vehicles on the north side. This is where the main entrance will now be located also. The existing parking area will continue to be used but updated to meet code. The garden patio has been taken out of the plans and small modifications to the grading have been made to accommodate storm water drainage. Concerns previously expressed have been addressed. Storm water has been addressed. The new sign will be left for discussion at a future date. We are currently discussing the storm water system tie in to North St.
with DOT.
Chair acknowledges Legislator Peter Tortorici, County Chair Wayne Allen and County Attorney Fred Westphal.
Chair opens the Public Hearing. No speakers. Closed the Public Hearing and asks the Board for comments.
John Breanick – questions the parking to the south.
Fred Westphal – we will be using 20 spaces provided by the hospital there.
John Breanick – asks is these are handicapped accessible.
Fred Westphal – they will be as close to the building as possible.
Frank Reginelli – asks if there is ample parking for all involved.
Fred Westphal – yes, we are providing enough parking.
Chair asks for staff comments.
Stephen Selvek – this has been before the Board previously with much discussion. Concerns have been addressed. DRC has reviewed and commented on the plans. They do meet regulatory codes. The one outstanding issue is the placement of the sign. The resolution will not include the sign. Determination for size and placement will be made by the Code Enforcement Officer. Auburn Planning Board will act as Lead for SEQR review with approval of DOT and the County. DOT will continue to work with the applicant and engineer concerning work being done in the right-of-way. There are no anticipated adverse effects for SEQR. Storm water report has been approved by the City Engineer. Tom Weed, Auburn APD traffic officer has approved the traffic patterns. Staff recommends a negative declaration for SEQR and
approval of the site plan as submitted with the exception of signage.
John Breanick – questions the bus stop.
Stephen Selvek – Centro controls the placement of bus stops so it is out of the purview of this Board. The existing bus line already travels along Park and APD would also like to see the stop placed near the new addition. This configuration is safer than being on North St.
Chair asks for a motion for a negative declaration on SEQR. Motion made by Christopher DeProspero, seconded by John Breanick. All members vote approval, motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion to approve the site plan as presented. Motion made by John Breanick, seconded by Christopher DeProspero. All members vote approval, motion carried.
Peter Tortorici – thanks the board for their cooperation for a well needed project.
Agenda Item 3: Application for Major Site Plan Review for the construction of a 1.5-ac asphalt paved area for the storage and mixing of horse arena footing (sand, nylon fiber, and recycled rubber), concrete storage bunks, and a 70 ft by 90 ft CoverAll building at 89 York St. Applicant: North Brook Farms.
Chair invites the owner or agent to speak.
Ian Kyle, Vice-President Northbrook Farms – has been in business for 20 years operating on a site in Weedsport. Has been producing horse arena material for about 5 years. Would like to bring all operations to Auburn. The property has about 3 acres of undeveloped land. The plan consists of pavement, slag for trucks. Quick turn around with producing and shipping so no long storage periods. Storm water based on paving entire 1.5 acres with retention area and swales.
Chair asks the public for comments. None. Chair asks the Board for comments.
John Breanick – questions the vehicles used for pick ups.
Ian Kyle – shipping containers, 18 wheelers
John Breanick – questions the run radius especially in winter.
Ian Kyle – it’s mostly a seasonal business due to the availability of sand pits. No production during winter. Otherwise the turn radius is adequate.
Chair asks for Staff comments.
Stephen Selvek – the site plan meets City codes for area. The primary concern is storm water runoff and paving. This will not have a negative impact as the plan is based on paving the entire area which won’t be done. The City Engineer has reviewed and approved storm water run off plan. Work is to be done behind the existing facility. All buffers have been maintained. There are no anticipated adverse effects for SEQR. DEC is an involved agency and have signed off where necessary. A SPDES permit is required. Would like info regarding materials being used for any other possible permits. Staff recommends a negative declaration on SEQR and approval of the site plan as submitted.
John Breanick – questions if the nylon mats use tires.
Ian Kyle – it is a byproduct of tire recycling – rubber and metal.
John Breanick – questions combustibility.
Ian Kyle – none, there is no risk.
John Breanick – questions any fire hazards.
Ian Kyle – we are not aware of any. We do keep MSDS sheets on all products used.
Chair asks for a motion for a negative declaration on SEQR. Motion made by Allen Zentner, seconded by John Breanick. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion for approval of the site plan as submitted. Motion made by Allen Zentner, seconded by Christopher DeProspero. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair – next meeting is April 7, 2009 at 6:30. Asks for a motion to adjourn. Motion by John Breanick, seconded by Christopher DeProspero. Meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Alicia McKeen
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