City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 6:30 PM, Memorial City Hall
Present: Anthony Bartolotta, Frank Reginelli, Sam Giangreco, John Breanick, Allen Zentner, Anne McCarthy
Staff: Stephen Selvek, Sr. Planner; Andy Fusco, Corporation Counsel; Brian Hicks, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer
Absent: Tom Weed, APD
Agenda Items: 352 Genesee Street, 35 Bradley Street
Items Passed: 35 Bradley Street
Items Tabled: 352 Genesee Street
The Chair calls the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance is recited and roll is called.
Agenda Item 1: Minutes of May 5, 2009
Chair asks for a motion to accept the minutes of May 5, 2009. So moved by Anthony Bartolotta, seconded by John Breanick. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 2: Major site plan reveiw for the construction of a Tops Market Gas Station, including four fueling pumps, pump canopy, and attendant building along with associated site improvements at 352 Genesee Street.
Chair invites the owner, applicant or agent to speak.
David Tehan, attorney, Lou Terragnoli, Corporate Development, Rich Szacha, Store Manager, James Trasher
David Tehan – proposing a fuel service facility at the local site. This has become a nationwide trend and Tops has opened 28 stations throughout New York State for customer convenience. The fueling station will be on about 2.6 acres in the northeast corner of the Tops site with 4 double sided self-serve pumps, 2 underground tanks holding 3 types of fuel, state of the art equipment, 200 square foot manned kiosk, canopy, recess lighting and backlit signs. It will be pay at the pump or at the kiosk. Hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. There have been some changes since the last meeting pertaining to the parking area and traffic flow patterns with proper signage and directional arrows. There will also be a major remodel of the existing store.
James Trasher – this is and addition of 4 fuel pumps that will allow for eight cars and a kiosk along Genesee St. Ingress will be as it is now from Genesee St. and a proposed access from Lexington Ave. Granite curbing will be installed along Lexington and the sidewalk will continue through the new access. There is easy access at the fuel dispensing area for the tankers and this is marked as reserved for them only. We have discussed lighting issues with the neighbors. We will have fencing along the rear lot line and increased landscaping. The site will be Dark Sky compliant to not impose on the neighbors. A water drainage plan will be submitted to the City Engineer.
Chair asks for comments from the public. There being none closes the public hearing and asks the Board for comments. There being none asks Staff for comments.
Stephen Selvek – concerning SEQR this is a Type II action, non-residential, less than 400 square feet and does not require further review or action. There is some additional information needed regarding signage, drainage and photometrics that the applicant is aware of. This plan is adequate for preliminary review and approval. Staff recommends preliminary site plan review and for the applicant to continue preparing information for a final site plan review.
Motion to approve the preliminary site plan made by John Breanick, seconded by Allen Zentner. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 3: Application for Major Site Plan Review for the construction of a landfill gas-to-energy facility, including an approximate 4,570 SF building and exterior equipment located at 35 Bradley Street.
Chair invites the owner or agent to speak.
Gary Craig, CH Auburn – preliminary review was presented last month. There have been a few changes made. The proposed site is on City property near the maintenance building. It is a 4100 square foot building with a 3000 square foot switch yard. The building will be erected on an already paved surface and the switch yard will be open stone. The area behind the building is fenced. Natural gas provided via on-site utilities.
Chair asks for comments from the public. There being none closes the public hearing and asks the Board for comments. There being none asks Staff for comments.
Stephen Selvek – SEQR was coordinated with City Council as lead and issued a negative declaration. Ome modification is the relocation of the rear lease line to match the fence line which has no impact on the project. Staff recommends final approval with the contingencies listed in the resolution.
Motion for approval made by Allen Zentner, seconded by Anne McCarthy. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Next meeting July 7, 2009 at 7:30p.m. Motion to adjourn made by Anthony Bartolotta, seconded by Christopher DeProspero. All members vote approval.
Meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Alicia McKeen
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