City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 6:30 pm, Memorial City Hall
Present: Crystal Purcell, Anne McCarthy, Frank Reginelli, Anthony Bartolotta, Sam Giangreco
Absent: Chris DeProspero
Staff: Stephen Selvek, Planning and Community Development Program Manager; John Rossi, Corporation Counsel;
Agenda Items: 298 Grant Ave
The Chair calls the meeting to order. The Pledge of allegiance is recited. Roll is called.
Chair asks for a motion to approve the minutes of May 3, 2011. So moved by Crystal Cosentino, seconded by Anne McCarthy. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair asks for a motion to approve the minutes of May 16, 2001. So moved by Anne McCarthy, seconded by Anthony Bartolotta. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 1: 298 Grant Avenue Application for Major Site Plan Review for the construction of a 3,500 SF retail building and associated site improvements. Applicant: Frontier Development, LLC.
Chair invites the owner or agent to speak.
Greg Sgromo representing Frontier Development - (distributes new, updated plans) The site is occupied by a former fast food restaurant, completely paved with no buffer.
Proposal is to demolish the existing building and construct a new, free standing building with parking for a Verizon store. Zoning Board of Appeals approval for buffering requirements has been granted. Plans have been revised for compliance with requirements. Photometric plan is forthcoming. Working with DOT for traffic signal. Accesses comply with requirements. Easements agreed upon and in place. Traffic not an issue. Decreased water run-off. Improved landscaping. Prototypical building with setbacks per Code.
Chair asks the public for comments. None. Chair closes the public hearing.
Chair asks the Board for comments.
Anthony Bartolotta – questions DOT approval.
Greg Sgromo – approval is for turn lane and signal head
Sam Giangreco – questions parking
Greg Sgromo – everything currently there will be removed, site regraded, drainage and catch basins installed and then site repaved.
Greg Gilfus – questions capacity of parking lot.
Greg Sgromo – 31 spots. This has been found to be adequate at other similar stores.
Chair asks for staff comments.
Steve Selvek – this is a Type II action, non-residential and under 4,000 SF so SEQR is not needed. The applicant has addressed all necessary requirements and variances. Site Plan is complete and in compliance. NYS DOT governs all changes concerning right-of-way. Access across from another commercial site and new signal is appropriate. Staff recommends approval of plans submitted tonight.
Chair asks for a motion to approve site plan. So moved by Frank Reginelli, seconded by Crystal Cosentino. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair – next meeting is October 4, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned.
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