City of Auburn Planning Board
Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 6:30 pm, Memorial City Hall
Present: Crystal Cosentino, Frank Reginelli, Anne McCarthy, Anthony Bartolotta, Sam Giangreco
Absent: Chris DeProspero, Sheli Graney
Staff: Stephen Selvek, Planning and Community Development Program Manager; Andy Fusco, Corporation Counsel; Brian Hicks, Code Enforcement Officer
Agenda Items: 103 Fitch 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 November 1, 2011. So moved by Frank Reginelli, seconded by Anne McCarthy. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 1: 103 Fitch Ave. Application for a major site plan review for the construction of a 1,350 SF addition and site improvement to The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Applicant: The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
Chair invites the owner or agent to speak.
Pastor Murray – wishes to install addition for dining room at church. 45 x 30 SF.
Chair invites the public to speak. None.
Chair asks for comments from the Board.
Anthony Bartolotta – questions if the addition will match the current church exterior.
Pastor Murray – it will be the same color, white.
Anthony Bartolotta – was matching the exterior discussed?
Pastor Murray – yes.
Anthony Bartolotta – were any other options looked at?
Pastor Murray – the siding of the addition will match the color of the church.
Chair asks for Staff comments.
Steve Selvek – site plan was prepared by a local architect and indicates existing plan also. Other changes include off setting the increase of impervious surface by removing part of the existing driveway and returning it to lawn and an adjustment of plantings. Two sides of the addition will be exposed but the two sides facing the street will be hidden by the existing building. Concern about fitting in with the character of the neighborhood is mitigated by placing the addition in the rear corner although that concern is acknowledged.
~Review SEQR~
The church and addition are permitted uses in the zone. Staff recommends a negative declaration on SEQR and acceptance of the site plan as presented.
Crystal Cosentino – questions the driveway off Fitch.
Steve Selvek – the drive currently wraps around the building. The front portion off the street will remain. The section adjacent to the building will be returned to grass.
Anthony Bartolotta – questions any exterior lighting.
Pastor Murray – current lighting. Can add additional lighting if needed.
Steve Selvek – the issue would be to refrain from any spillage onto neighboring properties.
Motion to issue a negative declaration on SEQR made by Crystal Cosentino, seconded by Anne McCarthy. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Motion to accept the site plan as presented made be Crystal Cosentino, seconded by Anne McCarthy. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Chair – next meeting is January 3, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and asks for a motion to adjourn. So moved by Anthony Bartolotta, seconded by Frank Reginelli. Meeting adjourned.
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