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a APPROVED
i : At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay,
Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay,
New York on the July 17+, 2023 at 7:30 P.M., there
were:
PRESENT: :
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor Joseph A. Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor David Hess Councilor Eugene Young Councilor Kevin Meaker Councilor Ryan Pleskach Councilor Jill Hageman-Clark Town Clerk Mark V. Territo Commissioner of Planning and Development Robert Germain Town Attorney Ron DeTota Town Engineer
ABSENT:
Deborah Magaro-Dolan Councilor OTHERS PRESENT:
r } Russ Mitchell, Planning Board Chairman; Hal Henty, Planning Board Member.
The meeting was called to order b
y Supervisor Ulatowski at 7:30 P.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilor Hess made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2023 Town
Board meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Supervisor Ulatowski read the following letter from Councilor Magaro-Dolan:
Dear Mr. Supervisor and Madam Clerk:
In my absence, I ask this statement be read at the Tt
own of Clay Board meeting on July 17, 2028 and entered into the minutes before the agenda resolution to change ; zoning for multiple acres in the White Pine Commerce Park,
7 Our town is at the center of development that will provide benefits and impacts for generations to come. To continue to institute a sustainable, modern, and viable
community for future generations we must look beyond the historical confines of our past.
Town of Clay
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8 @ step toward increased Progress for the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, the Central New York
region, New York State, and our great country. Without this zone change, we limit that Progress and would never know the “what if.” It is with great pride that I convey my support for this proposed zone change. If I were Present at this meeting, I would show my enthusiastic support with a “yes” vote,
Respectively submitted, Deborah A, Magaro-Dolan Town of Clay Councilor
Cancellation and/or requested adj
ournments:
Ayes — 7 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
There were no additional requests for cancellations or adjournments.
Supervisor Ulatowski asked i any items not on the agenda.
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OCAL LAW No. 3 of the YEAR 2023 (SEQR) (amending) Chapter 230-16C:
f anyone wished to address the Board on
Significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the
IS. Motion was seconded By Councilor Bick.
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Town of Clay | LOCAL LAW No. 3 of the YEAR 2023 (A) (amending) Chapter 230-16C:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution approving LOCAL
LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 2023 amending Chapter 230 entitled “ZONING” by amending Section 230-16C.(2)(e) to add new item [14] “ANIMAL CARE/ TRAINING FACILITY” with a Town Board Special
Permit to said section of the Code of the Town of Clay. Motion was seconded By Councilor Bick.
Ayes — 6 and Noes— 0. Motion carried.
ZONE CHANGE (FINDINGS) (SEQR) (A)- Town Board Case #1182 - Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA
)/White Pine Commerce Park:
Supervisor Ulatowski began reading (and was followed by Councilors Meaker and Pleskach), the Town of Clay FINDINGS AND DECISIONS
In the Matter Of: Onondaga County Industrial Develop a Zoning Amendment - Zone Change Petition:
White Pine Commerce Park
ment Agency as Applicant Part I - Introduction OCIDA's Zone Change Petition On March 24, 2023, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency ("OCIDA") submitted a Zoning Amendment - Zone Change Petition including ten (10) exhibits ("Petition") with respect to land in the White Pine Commerce Park ("Park") in the Town of Clay ("Town"). To enhance the viability of large-scale developments, OCIDA owns over 1,200 acres and 64 parcels within the Park. Any parcel not owned by OCIDA was not part of its Petition.
Pursuant to Town of Clay Zoning Code ("Zoning Code") § 230-24.8(2), OCIDA asked that the Town Board consider amending the zoning of approximately 861.58 acres (55 parcels) that OCIDA owns within the Park from Residential Agricultural District ("RA-100") ( 53 parcels) and
One Family Residential R-15 ("R-15") (2 parcels) to Industrial 2 ("I-2"). Within the Park, approximately 346.28 acres (9 parcels) are already zoned I-2. The main intent of OCIDA's Petition was to increase marketability of the Park and viability of a multi-fab semiconductor facility. Through its substantial and various marketing efforts, OCIDA learned that the 300 plus acres of I-2 zoned land within the Park was not large enough to induce a semiconductor manufacturer to locate at the Park. OCIDA set forth that the RA-100 and R-15 zones cannot support the goals and uses desired in the Park given the limited permitted and | : specially permitted uses, as well as restrictive bulk and area requirements. Meanwhile, the I-2 i zone, permits: wholesale, warehouses, trucking terminals, manufacturing, utility substations,
public self-storage, building products sale and storage, by Planning Board Site Plan Approval. By
Town Board special permit, the 1-2 zone permits: heavy equipment sales, service, storage, and -
display; contractor's service yard; motor vehicle storage; and motor vehicle rental. The I-2 zone
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also has no minimum with respect to area, width, or depth. As OCIDA concluded, the I-2 zone is situated to catalyze development of the Park, bringing the vision to reality and creating numerous benefits for the Town in the form of cornerstone developments that are regional destinations, increased tax revenue, and additional economic growth. The Proposed Action The zone change requested in the Petition was previously evaluated under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"). As set forth more fully below, Park expansion and the underlying zone change were all considered as part of a Final Supplemental Generic
Environmental Impact Statement ("FSGEIS") conducted by OCIDA in summer 2021. This prior SEQ RA review evaluated a generic development project.
As stated by OCIDA in its Petition, and as clarified by OCIDA throughout the course of
review of this matter by the Town, there is no specific development proposal as part of the Petition. Several months before submission of the Petition, Micron Industries Inc. ("Micron") announced future construction and development of a multi-fab semiconductor facility in the Park. While the Petition and its underlying zoning requests was made as part of OCIDA's efforts to better market the Park and secure an interested development proposal like the one announced by Micron, there
are no development, construction, or site plan specifics associated with that project or that are before the Town.
Therefore, the Proposed Action before the Town consists of OCIDA's zone change request as set forth in its Petition:
1. Amending the zoning of 53 OCIDA owned parcels within the Park from RA-100 to I-2; and “
2. Amending the zoning of 2 OCIDA owned parcels within the Park from R-15 to I-2. i bod Again, the Proposed Action does not include any specific development proposal. Future, specific development and construction proposals to develop the Park will be independently
assessed against the conditions and thresholds identified and studied in the F SGEIS and evaluated under
Location of the Proposed Action and Properties within the Proposed Action The Park is located in the northeastern comer of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County. The Park is located in the eastern portion of the Town of Clay, adjacent to the Town of Clay/Town of Cicero boundary.
In its Petition letter of intent dated March 24, 2023, and Petition Exhibit 3 and 4, OCIDA
detailed the 55 properties subject to the zone change. Petition Exhibit 3 is a chart that lists each property by Tax Parcel Number, provides the address, acreage, and zoning; Exhibit 4 is an aerial map that correlates with the Map ID column of Exhibit 3, and Exhibit 4 also shades the properties by zoning. The Petition letter of intent dated March 24, 2023 also provides a modified excerpt of the Town Zoning Map to demonstrate location and scope of the Proposed Action.
Part II - Petition Review Procedure and Standards
Under Zoning Code § 230-24.B(2), the Town Board shall approve the adoption of all [ | modifications to the Town Zoning Code and corresponding changes to the zoning map. Pursuant ad to Zoning Code§ 230-24.C(3)(d), the Town Board shall refer the Petition to the Town Planning Board for advisory review and comment. Under Zoning Code § 230-26.E(2)(b), the Planning
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Board must conduct an informational hearing on the zone change prior to making its advisory recommendation. The Town Board cannot make a decision until the Planning Board completed
its advisory recommendation, and under Town Zoning Code § 230-24, a public hearing before the Town Board was required before reaching decision on the Petition.
The Town Board and Planning Board both received the Petition. The Town Board listed the Petition as Case number 1182. The Planning Board listed the Petition as case 2023-016.
On May 15, 2023, pursuant to General Municipal Law ("GML") §239-m, a full statement of the proposed action was referred to the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency, Onondaga County Planning Board (“OCPB"). OCPB received a full statement of the proposed action and listed the Proposed Action as OCPB Case number Z-23-158. On June 7, 2023, OCPB met and dully recommended that the zone change Petition be approved. A copy of the GML 239- m referral and OCPB approval recommendation is attached as Exhibit A.
On May 25, 2023, the Town duly noticed a Public Hearing for June 7, 2023. Additionally, pursuant to GML § 239-nn, the Town of Cicero Town Clerk was notified of the June 7, 2023 Public Hearing. Then, on June 7, 2023 the Town of Clay conducted a joint public hearing before
the Town Board and the Planning Board at the Liverpool High School Auditorium. A copy of the Public Hearing Notice is attached as Exhibit B.
At the June 7, 2023 public hearing, the Town Supervisor and Town Councilmembers,
Planning Board Chairperson and Members, and members of the public in attendance were all given an opportunity to ask questions, provide comments regarding the Petition and zone change request. OCIDA and its representatives presented an overview of the zone change requests to the public and Town officials. OCIDA also addressed comments and questions from the Town Board,
Planning Board, and members of the public regarding the requested re-zoning of the Property. A
stenographic transcript of the meeting was made and later supplied to both the Town Board and Planning Board for consideration and inclusion into their respective records. The transcript of
comments was also supplied to OCIDA for inclusion in the SEQ RA record. A copy of the certified transcript of the public hearing is attached as Exhibit C.
The Planning Board closed its portion of the public hearing on June 7, 2023. A copy of the Planning Board's June 7, 2023 meeting minute are attached as Exhibit D.
The Town Board closed its portion of the public hearing on June 7, 2023. A copy of the Town Board's June 7, 2023 Meeting Minute are attached as Exhibit E.
On June 14, 2023, the Planning Board made its written advisory recommendation to the Town Board. A copy of the Planning Board Recommendation is attached as Exhibit F.
Article 8 of the New York Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 ("SEQRA") requires state and local government agencies to consider environmental impacts of proposed actions during discretionary decision-making. In this case, development of the Park is
part of a 2013 Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement and 2013 Finding Statement conducted by OCIDA as lead agency.
In 2019, OCIDA sought to expand the Park to approximately +1,250 acres. OCIDA's Park
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expansion was not dependent on any specific development proposal, but rather necessary for ra OCIDA to expand the Park and make it more marketable. In outlining this Park expansion, OCIDA : evaluated the necessary zone change from residential to industrial (the Petition request). As there [ was no specific development proposal or application before OCIDA at that time to develop the
Park, OCIDA's supplemental environmental review considered a generic project, focusing on
OCIDA's goal of developing the expanded Park with a tenant or tenants in the semiconductor
industry. A supplemental, generic environmental review is a well-established SEQRA tool used
to help agencies evaluate large scale actions, including area-wide zone changes, phased
developments of industrial or commercial parks, and the eventual development of a broad geographic area.
OCIDA's supplemental environmental review, subsequent buildout encompassing approximat development at the Park with height of structures to no more than 160 feet and approximately 400 acres of surface disturbance. Buildout also inc
luded new access roads, utility/infrastructure improvements, and on-site amenities and improvements for Park circulation. The generic development reviewed was expected to bring approximately 4,000 jobs covering three shifts that operate 24/7 year-round. The data evaluated was adapted from similar developments to what
OCIDA sought for the Park. The zone change requested in the Petition was included in OCIDA's supplemental SEQRA review of the Proposed Action, along with a critical evaluation of relevant cumulative impacts, facts, and conclusions associated with the expansion of the Park.
considered a generic Park expansion and a ely 4.0 million square feet of industrial
The present expansion and development of the Park, inclusive of the Petition request, was
evaluated and reviewed by OCIDA as part of its 2021 supplemental review. During that 2021 rm SEQRA process, the Town of Clay Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning i i Department were involved agencies as part of the coordinated review. bs On May 6, 2021, OCIDA, as lead agency, issued a Notice of Completion of the Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement ("DSGEIS") and a Notice of Public Hearing. A public hearing was held on May 24, 2021 and comments on the DSGEIS were accepted by OCIDA until June 11, 2021. A total of 74 comments were received from the general public, some of which were duplicates, from a total of 64 commenters. In addition, two state agencies
submitted comments. F. ollowing issuance and public comment on the DSGEIS, the abovementioned
FSGEIS [Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement] was issued by OCIDA on July 16, 2021.
due consideration of all relevant doc
umentation and related information, it had more than adequate information to evaluate the relevant benefits and potential impacts of the Project and to issue a Findings Statement concerning the Project.
In its Findings Statement, OCIDA concluded that any impacts associated with a generic
development project, including the underlying zone change request set forth in the Petition, had been avoided, minimized and mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
The Findings Statement identified the
process for considering Future Actions to determine if further review is required under SE
QRA, and it determined that no further SEQRA compliance | would be required if a proposed action will be carried out in conformance with the conditions and tod thresholds established for such actions in the FSGEIS and F indings Statement. °
The Zone Change is being carried out in conformance with the conditions and thresholds
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established for such actions in the FSGEIS and Findings Statement such that no further SEQRA action is required. Neither the FSGEIS nor if the Town's adoption of a Zone Change commits any agency to approve a specific development proposal for the Park that does not conform to the conditions and thresholds established for such actions in the FSGEIS and Findings Statement. This includes, but is not limited to the recent announcement from Micron that it intends to seek the necessary approvals to construct and develop a multi-fob semiconductor facility at the Park.
While the Petition and its underlying zoning requests are necessary as part of OCIDA's efforts to better market the Park and secure an interested development proposal like the one announced by Micron, there are no development, construction, or site plan specifics associated with that project or that are before the Town. The Petition and its underlying zoning requests does not commit the Town to approve any other specific development project proposed at the Park, now or in the future. This includes the publically announced Micron project, which likely exceeds the conditions and thresholds identified and studied in the FSGEIS and will be required to undergo a robust project specific environmental review that fully complies with SEQ RA for which the Town may participate. Adoption of the zone change will therefore be no less protective of the environment as any future project will be required to fully comply with SEQRA.
If Micron or any other semiconductor manufacturer applies for Site Plan approval from the
Town, the Town's Planning Board will have many opportunities to evaluate potential impacts from the specific project at the time of application and ensure that any potential environmental impacts have been identified and sufficiently avoided, minimized and/or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
Councilor continued reading.
Town Standards of Review for a Zone Change
Town Board reviews the Petitioner to determine whether the zone change meets the standards of review set forth in Zoning Code§ 230-24.C(2)(a)-(c): (a) Compliance to Town planning. All zoning amendments shall be considered with respect to the Town's planning actions, programs, studies, and/or any planning documents that are consistent with the provisions of NYS Town Law§ 272-a.
All zoning amendments shall seek to further the policies of these programs and plans.
(b) Community well-being. All zoning amendments shall, in the judgment of the
Town Board, enhance the health, safety and welfare of the entire Town and
promote land development that furthers the community interests of the Town.
(c) Districts. Districts with separate and distinct regulations for land uses and structures may be established and applied when they further Town-wide objectives, respond to general conditions within an area and will uniformly treat land uses and structures within the district.
Administrative Record and Petition Contents
The Town considered substantial documentation in reaching its decision and findings contained herein. The entirety of public documents (Town Planning Board and Town Board minutes, written public comments, Petition with exhibits, etc.) are on file at the Town Clerk's Office. Additionally, since soon after its submission, the Petition has been available for online access and download at the Town's Website.
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The Petition contains the following two letters of intent: | : I, March 24, 2023 Letter of Intent from Barc.
initial submission of the Petition, describ:
Amendment Procedure, scope of SEQ Compliance, with Exhibits 1-9.\
lay Damon LLP transmitting the ing the Proposed Action, Town Zoning RA review, and General Municipal Law
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9. Zone Change Petition fee of $400.00
TIL. July 10, 2023 Letter of Intent from Barclay Damon LLP transmitting the first
supplemental submission, responding to Town Board, Planning Board, and
public comments from the June 7 Joint Town Board and Planning Board public i
hearing, with Petition Exhibit 10. | 10. September 29, 2022 Study by Regional Economic Models, Inc. - “4 Economic and Fiscal Impact of Establishing a Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Onondaga County, New York
Some record contents are reproduced as exhibits specific to the Findings and Decisions contained herein.
Part III - Findings and Decision SEQ RA Findings
OCIDA, as lead agency, issued its own Findings Statement after the FSGEIS. Therefore,
the Town Board, as an involved agency and authority having jurisdiction over the Petition, must also issue its own Findings Statement for any action it takes. A Findings Statement considers relevant environmental impacts presented in the FSGEIS, then weighs and balances them with
social, economic, and other essential considerations, and then provide a rational for the Town's decision.
The Town Board hereby affirms, approves, and adopts its SEQRA Findings Statement attached here Exhibit G. As set forth more fully in the Findings St atement, the Town Board
certifies that SEQ RA requirements have been met, the Petition minimizes or avoids
environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and the Town Board may subsequently render a decision on the Petition. ad
In addition to the Findings contained in the Town's Finding Statement, Exhibit G, the Town
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sets forth the following:
1. The Town, as an Involved Agency, has participated in the coordinated SEQ RA review of the Project, hereby issues the SEQRA Statement of Findings
Use 2011) that are used as planning tools. Neither study is applicable or persuasive here. The land in the areas near to and surrounding the site are either already zoned I-2, and all of the adjoining residential or agricultural parcels under consideration here are owned by OCIDA and are currently not occupied as residences.
Exhibit A, which resolved that the County Planning Board approves the proposed zone change in the interest of economic growth and job creation within an urbanized area of Onondaga County, with access to infrastructure, transit, and the regional transportation system-approval of the Project. OCPB further notes the Proposed Action will not have a potential significant adverse inter-county or countywide implications
4, Pursuant to Town Zoning Code, the Planning Board also offered recommendations, Exhibit F, and the recommendation of the Planning Board has been duly considered by this Town Board.
Decision
The Town Board, in receipt of all the documentation that constitute the public record and administrative record of proceeding, having thoroughly reviewed the same, and having evaluated and analyzed the Petition and record with respect to three standards ofreview Zoning Code § 230- 24.C(2)(a)-( c ), hereby approves the Petition of OCIDA to:
from RA-100 to 1-2; and
Park from R-15 to I-2.
The reasons for approval, based on Town Zoning Code of the Petition and grant of the request to amend the zoning of the Parcels as set forth in the Petition are as follows:
(a) Compliance to Town Planning:
The Purpose of the Town's Zoning Code is to "promote and protect, to the
fullest extent reasonable, the environment of the Town and its public health,
safety and general welfare.” Zoning Code § 230-3. "The purpose of the I-2 District is to promote and accommodate processes that primarily operate in a clean and orderly manner that may involve exterior activities sensitive to environmental features and available public services." Zoning Code § 230-17.D(1).
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The I-2 zoning better enables the Park to successfully locate a semiconductor facility, and the beneficial economic impact that results from the Park I-2 zoning designation and the desired semiconductor development include, for example, substantial increase in employment, expanded tax base/increase in government revenue, decrease in poverty, healthy population growth, and additional disposable income for area residents that can benefit local and regional commerce as well as cultural and entertainment institutions.
As set forth in the Town's Findings, the Petition minimizes or avoids environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable. Therefore, granting the Petition to amend the zone
of the relevant properties promotes and protects, to the fullest extent reasonable, the environmental of the Town and its Public health, safety,
and general welfare, thereby achieving the goals of Town zoning code and planning mechanism in place ..
(b) Community well-being.
The community is well served by the Petition and the I across the park. The economic impact the Petition's un Tequest may catalyze significant benefits the Town and region, increasing the likelihood of future development within the Park as well as indirect economic improvements associated with a multi-fab semiconductor facility.
-2 zoning classification derlying zone change
It is anticipated that, future Park development ( and indirect development) will introduce new and varied housing options to the area; increase employment, increase charitable contributions, and reduce poverty; increase government revenue that can be allocated to public works, education, police/fire, and other services that benefit the community; promote an increase in personal income and personal spending across local eateries, retail stores, entertainment venues, civic and cultural institutions, and recreational attractions.
(c) Districts.
Over one-quarter of the Park is already zoned I-2. The Petition requests reasonably and logically extends that existing zoning classification to further the Park's mission. As mentioned above, achieving the Park's mission stands to significant benefit to Town an Community. The zone change therefore responds to general conditions with the area (remainder of the Park owned by
OCIDA) and uniformly treats all property within the Park under the same zoning classification.
SEORA Findings Decision:
Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution Approving and Adopting
the proposed SEQRA Findings dat
ed July 17th, 2023 at attached to this document as Exhibit G. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Ulatowski.
Ayes — 6 and Noes —0. Motion carried.
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Decision:
Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution Approving the application of the Onondaga
County Industrial Development Agency for a Zone Change to 1-2 Industrial for the parcels
duly identified in the Application (Exhibit 3) as requested, Motion was seconded by Supervisor Ulatowski.
Ayers — 6 and Noes — 0, Motion carried.
A. GML 239-M County referral and OCPB Approval Recommendation B. Joint Town Board and Planning Board Public Hearing Notice
C. June 7, 2023 Public Hearing Transcript
D. June 7, 2023 Planning Board Meeting Minutes
E. June 7, 2023 Town Board Meeting Minutes F. June 14, 2023 Planning Board Meeting Minutes
G. Proposed SEQRA Findings statement with attachment aerial map
See attached at the end of the minutes.
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THE TOWN BOARD — July 17, 2023
ZONE CHANGE - (PH/Adj,) — Town Board Case # 1178 - TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA:
Adjourned to September 6, 2023.
TRAFFIC & VEHICLES (PH) — PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES — MARLIN DRIVE:
A public hearing to consider an amendment of CHAPTER 211, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES ORDINANCE of the Town of Clay,
designate and provide no parking signs on MARLIN DRIVE was opened by the Supervisor; proof of p
ublication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.
Crystal Young spoke on behalf of this request; she explained to the Board that she is unable to receive mail or trash service due to residents parking in front of her home. She continued that there is no parking permitted on the opposite side of the street, therefore, encourage residents parking on the street to do so in front of her house. Ms. Young produced pictures on her phone of cars parked, blocking her mailbox. Councilor Hess asked if mailboxes are located on both sides of the road and they are. Councilor Bick asked if she is requesting no parking on the entire side or just in front of her home. Ms. Young said just in front of her home. Councilor Young stated that parking is limited and all of the “NO PARKING” signs should be removed. He also suggested that law enforcement should be contacted if cars are blocking the mailbox.
Commissioner Territo suggested perhaps the USPS could install mail kiosks or cluster mailboxes.
Both the Highway
Superintendent and the Town Constable reported that they do not
support additional no parking on this street.
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SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) - Town Board Case # 1186 - PIZZA HUT/JAMES D.
SMITH ARCHITECT:
A public hearing to consider the application of PIZZA HUT/JAMES D. SMITH ARCHITECT, for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 230- 16C.9(2)(e)[2] — Drive-In Service, to allow for a restaurant with a drive- thru on land located at 7365 Oswego Road, Tax Map No. 104.-02-
09.2. was opened by the Supervisor; proof of posting and publication was furnished by the Town Clerk.
Chris Boyea and Amanda Heintzelman were present on behalf of Pizza Hut/Tasty Hut. The applicant is proposing a drive-thru for online order pick up. They explained that the company is renovating to become more competitive in the current market. Mr. Boyea continued that they have seen a decline in dine in service, and will decrease the size if the dining room to accommodate this renovation. The footprint will not change with the exception of the bump out for the window.
There was a discussion about the stacking and the traffic flow. Three cars will be able to stack at a time and the window will not allow
ordering. They are waiting on Site Plan approval from the Planning Board.
Councilor Hess made a motion to adjourn the public hearing to August
21, 2023 at 7:41 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes — 6 and Noes—0. Motion carried.
NEW POSITION (A) - DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution approving an addition
of the title of Director of Employee Relations in the Town of Clay Supervisor's office with the Onondaga County Department of Personnel in accordance with the requirements of New Position Duties Statement,
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Ayes — 5 and Noes — 1. Motion carried.
ZONE CHANGE (CPH) - Town Board Case # 1187 - MORGAN ROAD STORAGE/KRAFT REAL ESTATE, LLC::
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public
hearing August 21, 2023, commencing at 7:35 P.M. local time to consider the application of MORGAN ROAD STORAGE/KRAFT REAL ESTATE, LLC., for a Zone Change from O-2 Office to HC-1 Highway Commercial, to allow for a public storage facility on land located at Morgan Road and Piccadilly Square, Tax Map No. 104.-
03-13.1 consisting of +2.2 acres of land. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.
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Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
bg SPECIAL PERMIT (CPH) - Town Board Case #1188 - JAMES RANALLI IlI/RANALT,
I GENERATIONS LLC:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public
hearing August 21, 2028, commencing at 7:38 P.M. local time to consider the application of JAMES RANALLI IO/RANALLI GENERATIONS LLC., for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 230-16 C.(2)(e)[15], E-Commerce or Delivery use, to allow for pharmaceutical warehouse on land located at 4155 State Route 31, Tax Map No. 028.-
01-40.5 consisting of 12 +/-acres of land. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
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i Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the
advertisement of bids for new ADA Compliant Restrooms and Concession Facilities at 1.) Clay Park Central, 4821 Wetzel Road, Liverpool, NY — funding provided through Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), Onondaga County Community Development Block Grant (OCDBG) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.
- Ayes — 6 and Noes—0. Motion carried.
Agreement (A) - Loretto Buckley Housing Development Fund Company, Ine:
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution for the Town of
Clay to act as Supervising Agency for the Loretto Buckley (“Loretto- fo Buckley”) Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., a Housing Development Fund Company as described in Section 572(14) of the Private Housing Finance Law. Service as the Supervising Agency will have no cost to the Town taxpayers, and the Town will be entitled to receive financial verification from Loretto-Buckley upon request to confirm the company is providing low cost housing to seniors. The resolution is subject to the receipt of insurance coverage. This resolution also authorizes the Supervisor to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this action. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes — 5 and Noes—1. Motion carried.
A roll count vote went as follows:
Councilor Meaker Yes Councilor Young No Supervisor Ulatowski Yes Councilor Bick Yes Councilor Hess Yes Councilor Pleskach Yes
APPOINTMENT - DEPUTY TOWN CLERK:
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Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution appointing ANDREA
SACKETT as Deputy Town Clerk to fill the unexpired term of
Kristine Alpuerto. Said term to expire December 31, 2023. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes ~ 6 and Noes —0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Young and seconded by Councilor Bick,
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
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RUSS MITCHELL, Planning Board Chairman
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DAMIAN ULATOWSKI, Supervisor
RYAN PLESKACH, Board Member
DEBBIE MAGARO-DOLAN, Board Member
EUGENE YOUNG, Board Member
PLANNING BOARD:
RUSS MITCHELL, Chairman
MICHELLE BORTON, Chair
HAL HENTY, Board Member fo 11 JIM PALUMBO, Board Member po AL MCMAHON, Board Member LG 12 SCOTT SOYSTER, Board Member
BOB PETROVICH, County I.D.A.
MARK TERRITO, Planning Commissioner 15
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6/7/2023 - Town of Clay Town Board and Planning Board 2 (The meeting commenced at 5:33 p.m.) 3 MR. ULATOWSKI: A brief comment as we 4 start the meeting. If there is anyone deaf in the 5 audience, there are places for you right up in the 6 second row here. And you're welcome to take them.
8 in front of you. So please take advantage of that.
10 coming tonight. As you know, the Town of Clay has il been asked to consider a zone change for property 12 commonly known as White Pines Commercial Park from /
14 Industrial 12 zoning as O.C.I.D-A. proposed to expand 15 the White Pines Commercial Park.
17 project that we understand that public comment and 18 input is important. We wanted to have both the Town 19 Board and the Planning Board here to hear your input.
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23 Board. First of all, our clerk, Jill Clark, is down 24 in the ~~ in the front row. She will be taking £4 25 notes. To my immediate left is my Deputy Supervisor, | ARM@courtsteno.com
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: 6 Board this evening and I would like to first welcome 7 Russ Mitchell. And Russ if you would help us 8 understand who's on your staff.
9 MR. MITCHELL: Okay. My name is Russ ' 10 Mitchell. I'm the Chairman of the Clay Planning : 11 Board. Ours is a (unintelligible) here tonight. : 12 We're missing one person, but on my right we have Hal | 3 13 Henty, Karen Guinup, Michelle Borton who is my chair. | 14 Al McMahon and no relationship to anybody else and 15 Jim Palumbo. Thank you.
16 MR. ULATOWSKI: Okay. Also, with us 17 tonight are representatives from the Onondaga County 18 Industrial Development Agency, 0.C.I.D.A., the County
20 Semiconductors. Some housekeeping items before we 21 get started. The Board needs to accomplish some 22 tasks. The first order of business is for us to 23 elect a chairperson to conduct the joint hearings of i 24 the Board. I will take a resolution for Chairman. LJ 25 MR. PLESKACH: Mr. Supervisor?
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1 6/7/2023 ~ Town of Clay Town Board and Planning Board 2 MR. ULATOWSKI: Yes, Counsel Pleskach.
3 MR. PLESKACH: Move the adoption of 4 resolution, appointing Town Supervisor Damian
6 of conducting the meeting and the public hearings.
7 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Second.
8 MR. ULATOWSKI: I -- we need to
9 rescind that. It has to be someone other than me, so
11 MR. PLESKACH: Oh, apologies.-
12 MR. ULATOWSKI: -- our -- our deputy.
13 So if you would.
14 MR. PLESKACH: Mr. Supervisor, I'd
15 like to revise my motion to name Deputy Supervisor
16 doe Bick to act as the Chairperson for the purpose of 17 conducting the meeting and the ‘public hearings.
18 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Second.
19 MR. ULATOWSKI: Do we have a second?
21 ALL: Aye.
22 MR. ULATOWSKI: Opposed? Motion is 23 carried. Ground rules. Thank you. Next, we need to 24 establish some ground rules, move the adoption
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2 regard to public hearings to be held. All proposed
3 speakers must speak from the podium. Do we have a
4 podium here?
6 (unintelligible) the microphones.
7 MR. ULATOWSKI: If not, it will be
8 from the microphones that you see at the end.
10 to speaking. Speakers must address the Board, not il the applicants. If the Board seeks answers or 12 clarification from members, it would be requested 13 that the Chairperson (unintelligible) r comment and 14 answers to the questions of the applicant.
15 | . Speakers will limit their time to two
16 minutes per speaker with respect to others that may
17 wish to speak. Speakers should please refrain from
18 repeating issues or topics that have already been
19 addressed. Anyone who wants to submit written
20 comments or questions after the meeting will be able
21 to do so and the Board will consider written
22 submission up to the date of decision.
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3 York 13041. Do we have a second?
5 second.
6 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Second.
7 -MR. ULATOWSKI: Ail those in favor?
8 ALL: Aye.
9 MR. ULATOWSKI: Opposed? Motion is -10 carried. What are we doing here? Some general 11 comments, owners of the real property have the right 12 to petition government for zone changes to allow [| | 13 other uses of property. Here, the Onondaga County 2 14 Industrial Agency, 0.C.I.D.A., purchased residential 15 or agriculturally zoned properties adjacent to an 16 already zoned industrial two zone at the White Pines 17 Park for the expansion of the industrial park.
19 and decide whether use of the land adjacent to the 20 existing industrial park for an expansion of the park 21 is appropriate. The Town Planning Board's job here 22 is to make a non-binding recommendation to the Town
24 appropriate. These are not site plan hearings or 25 proceedings.
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6/7/2023 - Town of Clay Town Board and Planning Board Tf the town were to grant its own change, the applicant would still need to submit to a rigorous site plan process during which many site- specific factors such as parking, the location of buildings and improvements to traffic flow, drainage, fencing, screening, potential noise and so’ on would be strictly evaluated.
There is no doubt many residents’ concerns will involve specific details. Please understand that the proposed site plan that 0.C.I.D.A, will discuss in a few minutes may and probably will change during the site plan process if in fact the Town Board grants the zone change.
The game plan. When we open the
provide a description of the project. The Town Planning Board will be free to ask questions during that presentation. After the project description, we will entertain public comments according to the rules. We ask that speakers address the questions and comments to the Boards.
If we believe we have any further need for clarification or answers, we will ask the
applicant to address those issues. To begin the
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3 Bick.
4 MR. BICK: Hi, good evening. For
5 those of you who don't know me, I'm Joe Bick, the
6 Deputy Supervisor from the Town of Clay. I'd like to 7 keep the meeting as orderly as we can so that all of 8 the residents who are here have an opportunity to
9 speak uninterrupted. So that we can get as much 10 information as possible before making decisions 11 regarding these zone changes. Right now, I am going . 12 to open the public hearings. “|
14 (unintelligible) adopt a resolution. .
16 there -- right there.
17 MR. BICK: Okay. I'm going to move
18 that we adopt a resolution to open the public
19 hearing.
20 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Second.
21 MR. ULATOWSKI: Motion second, all
22 who’s in favor?
23 ALL: Aye.
24 MR. ULATOWSKI: Opposed? Motion’s
25 carried. Continue.
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6/7/2023 - Town of Clay Town Board and Planning Board MR. BICK: Okay. First, we have a
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, White Pine Commerce Park, for a zone change from R-15, One Family Residential District, for land listed in
zone change from RA-100 Residential District for land located in Exhibit B to 12, Industrial 2 District, as 0.C.I.D.A. proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park.
In addition, we open a public hearing to consider a referral for a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the application of Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, White Pine Commerce Park, for zone change from R-15, One Family Residential District for land listed in Exhibit A to I2, Industrial 2 District.
And for a zone change from RA-100, Residential Agricultural District, for land located in Exhibit B to I2, Industrial 2, as O.C.I.D.A. proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park.
Additionally, we will have a public hearing to consider the application of the Onondaga
County Industrial Development Agency, White Pine
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4 Exhibit A to 12, Industrial 2 District.
7 in Exhibit B to Il, Industrial 2 District, as 8 O.C.I.D.A. proposes, to the expanded -- to expand its 9 White Pine Commerce Park.
11 ; the zone change request to the Town of Clay Planning
13 C3D of the Town Code. Speaking on behalf of the 14 applicant.
15 MR. DAVIS: Thank you. Good 16 afternoon. This is Barclay Damon on behalf of 17 Onondaga County Thank you.very much to the town board 18 (unintelligible) members for this hearing. And thank 19 you very much to (unintelligible). 1I/’11 have a short 20 brief small presentation just kind of walk through 21 the petition that had been submitted on behalf of 22 0.C.1I.D.A. with regard to the White Pines Commerce 23 park. Petition is to change the zoning of fifty-five 24 parceis to an industrial two zone district. All of } 25 these parcels are among (unintelligible) site. L
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6/7/2023 - Town of Clay Town Board and Planning Board General location, and I’il have some maps here in a moment. But when we entered down Route 31, Caughdenoy Road. Two property parcels fronting on Burnet Road to Katanas (phonetic spelling) Road. White Pines Commerce Park is kind of a representation and provision of 0.C.I.D.A. and Onondaga County. And we were in the process and 0.C.1I.D.A. embarked in a process in early twenty -- late 2020 to expand White Pines Commerce Park. There’s always been White Pines Commerce Park at the former (unintelligible). It was approximately three hundred and forty acres -- thirty-nine acres. That's zoned industrial two already. And in 2020 0.C.I.D.A. then embarked on (unintelligible) that to its current footprint. That process included a state environmental review act. Review of this action that is part of the (unintelligible) right now. That included the authorizations to allow 0.C.I.D.A. to progress with acquiring land. And also several other (unintelligible) in there. Certainly need a petition for the zone change included any (unintelligible) review, was concluded in 2021. That was a result of an environmental impact statement.
As it states here, sixty-four parcels
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3 Fifty-five are part of this designation. A hundred 4 and thirty nine acres of the park are
5 (unintelligible) I2 and the request for the fifty-
6 five acres ... three hundred and fifty-two acre land 7 industrial. ... are at one hundred and fifty. And
8 are fifteen R2. As opposed to zoning I2.
9 . This is the map that ended up being 10 ++. a zone map kind of outlines the existing zoning dt in the area and parts that apply would be the yellow 12 border around it. So you’ll see that the lower
13 portion here of the map, that is Route 31,
14 Caughdenoy. It runs right along north/south and then 15 the ... line is all the way over here down on the
16 right hand side. So everything that is in red is
17 currently zoned industrial two. Everything that is 18 in white is currently zoned RA 100. And everything 19 that is in light green is currently zoned R15.
21 photograph of the requested zone change. Just by the 22 depictions ... is in dark green there. It is
23 currently zoned I2. And everything that is in that 24 lighter shade of green is the proposed. request in the 25 petition to rezone that to 12. As outlined in
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15 purposes and the intent of the public park. And uses 16 that are outlined in the ... and its outlined with 17 the town and the county.
18 The I2 zones ... own public park 19 bringing the vision to reality and creating numerous 20 ‘... in the form of anchor original ... destinations 21 and increased tax revenue and additional This 22 petition is consistent with the plan on, which is the 23 draft of Onondaga County comprehensive plan. 24 ... with the town’s current planning 25 efforts as well as the surrounding zoning districts ART@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com
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1 6/7/2023 - Town of Clay Town Board and Planning Board 2 and the properties in play. And the adjacent
3 properties which are zoned ... The petition we
4 request is a significant step in bringing the White
6 impacts for the subsequent transformation development
7 to reality to the town of Clay and to
9 I’m going to ... 0.C.I.D.A. as the agency ... toa 10 process to amend a 2013. universal supplement to a a1 2013 environmental impact statement that was done on
12 the original three hundred and thirty-nine acres of [ | 13 the park for this data sheet. That process done in ee 14 2021. I saw the environmental impact statement and a
15 finance statement that concluded that the socio-
16 economic ... the park expansion and the development
17 and underlying zoning map amended in ... It
18 minimizes and it mitigates the maximum step practical
19 all significant adverse environmental effects. The
20 town of Clay town board, the town of Clay’s zoning
21 board appeals of the town of Clay planning board were
22 all involved in the agency. They’re a part of that
23 review process. So that’s consistent with the action
24 that we have before the Board today in the request
25 for the petition. I/’11 just close with ... so it’s bed
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6 MR. BICK: Thank -—- thank you, Mr.
7 Davis. We might as well jump right into it, right?
9 Chair, I -- I get to ask questions first. Which is a 10 ~- it's -- it's a rarity for it. I -- I just want to 11 confirm a couple things. Can -- I want to confirm 7 “412 the -~ the size of the site. The -- the current Lo 13 White Pines Park is how many acres?
14 MR. DAVIS: I’m going to do some math 15 here. So the current White Pine Park would be three 16 hundred and thirty-nine acres.
17 MR. BICK: And then --.
18 MR. DAVIS: Plus the eight sixty-one.
19 MR. BICK: It will go to eight sixty- 20 one when this is --.
21 MR. DAVIS: No. It would go --.
22 MR. BICK: Sorry. I -- I -- I'm 23 having trouble hearing you from your microphone. 24 MR. DAVIS: Okay. About twelve Lo 25 hundred acres. Yeah, approximately -- approximately
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9 MR. BICK: All right. That's 10 excellent. Does 0.C.1.D.A. now own or have the 11 option on all the properties that are listed in
13 zone on? Lu 14 MR. DAVIS: Yes. 0O.C.I.D.A. owns all 15 that are required to set out the issue.
16 . MR. BICK: There's a lot of documents 17 related to these zone changes. Where can the public 18 obtain copies of documents related to this, whether 19 it's the application or all the properties that are 20 listed?
21 MR. DAVIS: Sure. So we've got our 22 ++. application at the top of the application as the 23 town hall has provided. Their legal application was 24 actually made separate. This is the application { ; 25 itself. Numerous exhibits and to the extent that LJ
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2 they’re attached to this lawsuit, it was a three-ring
3 binder that has copies of all of the deeds to the
4 property, which prove ownership and 0.C.I.D.A. ...
5 for all properties that are subject to the
6 application.
7 MR. BICK: Thank you, Mr. Davis. Mr.
9 website?
10 MR. TERRITO: It is.. It's been on our
11 website.
12 MR. BICK: Thank you.
13 MR. DAVIS: For those who couldn’t
14 hear, the answer to it was yes. It’s also on the
15 website.
16 MR. BICK: The one other question --
17 actually two other questions I had was to ask about
18 traffic. Is there a traffic working group already
19 working on traffic associated with the -- the overall
20 project?
21 MR. DAVIS: There is. Some of them
22 are in generic environmental impact statement was
23 done. It was the one where it was a traffic analysis toa 24 which was run at that time when it was looked at:in 2 25 terms of expanding the park to its current footprint.
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3 application is submitted for an end user for a 4 project, that will be the process to start a more 5 robust traffic analysis report on the specifics of 6 the intended applicant.
7 MR. BICK: My final question -- thank 8 you for that answer.
10 level. When the Micron project is complete, can you 11 just give us a high level of what the economic impact 12 to the County will be? i:
13 MR. DAVIS: Yeah. It -- you never La 14 heard me say Micron in ~- in -- in my presentation, 15 but I understand, you know, newspaper articles are 16 out there. You're asking about it now. “The 17 representatives may be here in the audience. This 18 application is ... application. And I understand 19 that those two were like a call to equate and ... 20 Right now there’s a proposal and a desire ... There's 21 a lot of ... going on right now. There would have 22 been no application submitted by that with regard to 23 ... in terms of the phone calls, hang ups, any 24 impact, I’11 defer to -- 0.C.1I.D.A. may have a number f
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7 : MR. BICK: Can you -- can you use the 8 microphone? I'm sorry.
9 MR. DAVIS: I'll -- I'll repeat it.
10, MR. BICK: Okay.
12 to the New York State website where the economic Ls 13 analysis lives. I don’t have that number off the top 14 of my head, but there is.a potential project with a 15 --. of a hundred billion over twenty 16 MR. DAVIS: So the New York State 17 website is at ... right now. Been studied regarding 18 the ... everything right. The project hasn’t been 19 announced in the paper ... Million dollar investment 20 project at this site. And -- so as well as the other 21 investments throughout the community, et cetera. 22 So I will direct folks to the E.S.B.
23 (phonetic spelling) website that has the role -- the ‘ 24 regional, you know, economic method. That's a J 25 difficult question to answer. But it takes into
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2 account projected job growth, etcetera and salaries
3 that come with it. But it is a significant, assuming 4 the ... the new application which we all passed. The
5 economic capacity.
6 : MR. BICK: Thank you, Mr. Davis. I
7 would invite members of this Town Board to be
8 recognized if they have questions.
9 MR. HESS: Mr. Deputy Supervisor. I
10 just --.
11 MR. BICK: Mr. Hess.
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13 questions. I'd like to dig down a little deeper in td
14 this traffic that you've mentioned. I'm reading from
15 the -- the well-written document we received about
16 the improvements on page fifteen, on section six.
17 About the improvements to the traffic, .
18 which, to me, are very vague. Okay. Can you give a
19 little deeper dive and -- and who's going to pay for
20 this? Is 0.C.1.D.A. paying for these road
21 improvements? Is New York State? I -~ I have that -
22 - that question. Who -- who's going to do this and
23 when are they going to make these improvements?
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7 MR. DAVIS: Yeah, sure. Let -- let -- 8 let us -~ let's take a step back and we’1ll go through 9 the process.
10 MR. HESS: Thank you.
11 MR. DAVIS: So the generic i ; 12 environmental impact statement process that was ts 13 undertaken in 2021. The final supplemental generic 14 «+. That looked at a generic project that could be 15 placed on this site and it was required as part of 16 the. process. O.C.I.D.A. just looked at the town in 17 secret for ... So in order for 0.C.I.D.A. to expand 18 the park and buy land, we have to look at what is the 19 -- what could be the use of this. So we looked at 20 that from a generic standpoint. That doesn't mean 21 that it's not a robust review. It is a full 22 “environmental impact statement process.
; 24 at in generic review is what type of project could 7 25 it be at this location? So that G.E.I. is looked at
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6 0.C.I.D.A. hired traffic consultant 7 engineers and worked with the D.O.T. and went through 8 a generic traffic capacity board to see if any 9 property of that size were located at this site.
11 intersections and roadways around the area. 12 MR. HESS: Uh-huh. a:
13 MR. DAVIS: During that process, bd 14 D.O.T. signed off on various, again, fictitious but 15 forward looking at the items that needed to be 16 improved because there was no actual project in front 17 of anybody at that time. It was a generic concept.
19 report and that's what you’re looking at right now, 20 various improvements.
22 -- of a -- in that process there will be a full 23 robust traffic report that is done specific to their 24 needs, project specific. And that's what the G.E.I. 25 talks about. This is a generic document ultimately a
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8 MR. DAVIS: -- that -- that will be 9 done. And full new items that need to be identified.
11 just talking about in the intersection of Henry Clay 7 12 - was being improved, et cetera. That's -- that's 13 happened because of the specific projects that 14 and they need to improve that to move forward, 15 correct?
16 MR. HESS: Yeah.
17 MR. DAVIS: And that has really 18 nothing to do with this project at all other than ... 19 in a generic format with regard to what type of new 20 security ...
21 MR. HESS: Okay.
22 MR. DAVIS: The -- if you look at -- 23 to answer another part of your question, if you look fo 24 at the -- the benefits’ package that was put out by lL. 25 the State with regards to specifically Micron, there
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2 ' is, I think it’s two hundred million dollars from the
3 state of New York for offsite improvements.
4 MR. HESS: Okay.
5 MR. DAVIS: And those would be
6 traffic-related improvements, et cetera to the 7 intersections and various roadways. Ultimately, the
8 county as well. County road --
9 MR. HESS: Yeah.
10 MR. DAVIS: -- if we do any
11 improvements, the county road and county are sections
12 that are specific. So that is the process if you rm] 13 will as to once an application is in front of bu 14 0.C.I.D.A. and in front of, quite frankly, the
15 federal government at the Department of Commerce and
16 in front of this board, traffic at that time will be
17 fully studied specific to my current project now that
18 I...
19 MR. HESS: Okay. And is that why I
20 see no modifications to Interstate 481 on here?
22 MR. DAVIS: Yeah, exactly.
23 MR. HESS: Okay.
24 MR. DAVIS: What was looked at? I ea 25 will say when the generic analysis is done with four L
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4 MR. DAVIS: -- and began working the 5 standard work as to their knowledge of -- 6 MR. HESS: Yeah.
7 MR. DAVIS: -- that -- that report 8 identifies the locations of the intersections that 9 need to be improved. And now, it's all in the 10 generic study that was done.
11 MR. HESS: That -- that makes logical 12 sense. Thank you.
13 MR. DAVIS: Okay.
14 MR. HESS: One follow up. What -- how 15 ~~ what's the height of these proposed buildings? 16 MR. DAVIS: There are no -- there’s no 17 proposal . the petition for 18 MR. HESS: None of this?
19 MR. DAVIS: ... changes on that.
20 MR. HESS: Okay.
21 MR. DAVIS: I -- I -- know we have an 22 application that was brought in so I didn’t have to 23 make that specific --.
24 MR. HESS: That will be after the zone 25 change?
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3 MR. HESS: Okay.
4 MR. DAVIS: ... part of your planning 5 . the process.
6 MR. HESS: Yeah. Thank you.
7 MR. YOUNG: Mr. Deputy Supervisor.
8 MR. BICK: Mr. Young.
9 MR. YOUNG: Can you hear me?
10 . MR. BICK: I can. .
11 MR. YOUNG: Can you hear me?
12 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can.
13 MR. YOUNG: Other than the plus or 14 minus twelve hundred acres property in question, does 15 0.C.I.D.A. own any other land in the Town of Clay? 16 MR. DAVIS: Yes.
17 MR. YOUNG: Excuse me?
18 MR. DAVIS: Yes.
19 MR. YOUNG: Is any of it adjacent to 20 or near the twelve hundred acres?
21 MR. DAVIS: 0O.C.I.D.A. owns land south 22 of Route 31 at the corner. of 31 and Caughdenoy Road. 23 There is land there. Most of it is currently zoned 24 highway commercial. 0.C.I.D.A. owns land there. 25 ; MR. YOUNG: How many acres?
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MR. YOUNG: Are you planning to ask for zone changes for the hundred and six acres?
MR. DAVIS: It's not part of this petition and not part of this process as of now.
MR. YOUNG: Right. That's not what I asked you. Are you planning on -- are you planning on asking for a zone change for the hundred and six acres?
MR. DAVIS: We don’t have a use intended for that land at the moment. As I said, it’s currently -- most of it is currently zoned highway commercial. So the use is consistent with highway commercial zone and then we’d be ... fora zone change.
MR. YOUNG: Do you know -- I don't know quite how to put it. An industrial corporation or some corporation or group that has industries in mind that have bought any land near White Pines near the twelve hundred acres?
MR. DAVIS: Can you repeat that?
MR. YOUNG: Do you know of any corporation that's bought any land near the twelve
hundred acres we're talking about?
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5 MR. YOUNG: Okay. How many acres is 6 that?
7 MR. DAVIS: Four.
8 MR. YOUNG: I'm sorry?
9 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Four.
10 MR. YOUNG: Four?
11 MR. DAVIS: One actually, one acre.
12 MR. YOUNG: One acre? .
13 MR. DAVIS: One acre, yes. hu 14 MR. YOUNG: So as far as you know 15 right now -- I'll strike that. You don't know of any 16 immediate plans to expand beyond the twelve hundred 17 acres that we're talking about tonight? Expand -- a 18 . request for a zone change from industrial beyond the 19 twelve hundred acres that we're talking about here 20 tonight.
2l MR. DAVIS: That's correct.
22 MR. YOUNG: All right. One other 23 matter.
24 MR. DAVIS: ... the -- the environment 25 -.. there’s one specific action is request. But only
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4 MR. YOUNG: Okay. So this is -- if 5 it's granted, it will be industrial. Can you speak a 6 little bit about infrastructure? Because this -- if 7 you get this zone change, it's going to be a large 8 industrial park. And you -- does 0.C.I.D.A. have any 9 plans for any type of building or improvement of .
10 infrastructure there?
11 MR. DAVIS: There certainly will be in | 12 the general environment what you talked about we need Me 13 to improve infrastructure. There's currently a -~ a
14 ~~ a aqua fourteen-inch floor spanning that runs
15 across the site. But from a water perspective, water
16 is there on that site. There will be a need for
17 industrial and -- and expansion for wastewater. That 18. is discussed in the environmental review that was
19 done.
21 potential property that needed to obtain easements to
22 get from point A to point B. There will be
23 improvements from the substation that’s across the | : 24 street from ... road ... it talks about the need to L 25 bring electrical ... station across the railroad
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5 the. gas line to the site for infrastructure versus 6 currently existing gas ... station that's -- that 7 adjacent or nearly adjacent to the town of ... 8 MR. YOUNG: Do you have the -- all the 9 -- do you have the -- do you have all the easements 10 you need to do all this?
11 MR. DAVIS: For the easements that 12 have been obtained for the gas line and electrical : 13 exists directly across the street. Sewer is you -- bs 14 you obviously have county roads and to get from point 15 A to point B for sewer purposes. And as I said, 16 water is already located onsite.
17 MR. YOUNG: The sewage treatment plan 18 would be which one?
19 MR. DAVIS: Oh boy.
20 MR. YOUNG: And are there plans to 21 expand that or -- or what are your plans for that? 22 MR. DAVIS: As of now meaning ...
23 generic time and review the current ... could meet 24 the demands of the generic review was done ...
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4 review of the need to expand or ... in the future 5 based upon specific needs.
6 MR. YOUNG: Are you saying upwards you 7 can -- can handle whatever industry gets built on
8 this twelve hundred acre site?
9 MR. DAVIS:
10 MR. YOUNG: Right now, it can handle 11 it?
12 MR. DAVIS: The -- the -- the -- the 13 project that was examined from a generic and
14 environmental impact review process, that was four
15 thousand jobs. Yes, that fit with capacity of
16 worker.
17 MR. YOUNG: Four thousand jobs?
18 MR. DAVIS: Correct.
19 MR. YOUNG: Well, a few years ago we 20 had some problems with the capacity of ... the way it 21 is, right?
23 was with ...
24 MR. YOUNG: Yeah, but that was a
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4 MR. YOUNG: Right. Well, we had -- we
5 had trouble with it. All right. Just one final
6 ' thing. The -- the sewer -~ the new sewer lines and
7 the new water lines, do you anticipate any major
8 disruption of the -- of -- what I'm trying to say is,
9 are these going to be tearing up and -- and inserting 10 all new lines and -- and sewer lines to the project?
12 relatively speaking, within the -- the infrastructure i: 13 that you have here now. bo 14 MR. DAVIS: There -- there's current a 15 sewer at this location so there is a ~- the process
16 that’s been undertaken by Onondaga County that
17 started a couple years ago. As we look into
18 expanding the service area to include single
19 services.
20 MR. YOUNG: I'll just -- I'll just --
21 just a couple things. I'm -- I'll be done. What's
22 the closest sewer line you have there?
23 MR. DAVIS: There is not a sewer line
24 on Caughdenoy Road and there's not one that runs i 25 along 31. So there's currently no sewer at this L
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4 MR. YOUNG: Okay. Thank you.
5 : MR. DAVIS: Yeah.
6 MR. BICK: Other board members?
7 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Mr.
9 MS. MAGARO-DOLAN: Sorry.
10 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: I'm sorry.
11 Just go ahead, please.
| 12 MR. BICK: Ms. Magaro-Dolan.
an 13 MS. MAGARO-DOLAN: Mr. Chairman. To 14 go along with the -- can you hear me okay?
15 ; UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: No.
16 ALL: No.
18 MS. MAGARO-DOLAN: To go along with 19 the infrastructure questions, your report mentions 20 solid waste disposal. Can our system, our Onondaga
23 also?
i : 24 MR. DAVIS: Again, that will be those Lo 25 specific to the independent use as site and what they
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12 MS. MAGARO-DOLAN: Thank you.
13 MR. MEAKER: Mr. Chairman.
14 MR. BICK: Mr. Meaker.
15 MR. MEAKER: Thank you. If this is 16 approved, there's going to be major construction 17 there. And in this SEQRA findings, there is air 18 quality and noise. Future industrial use of this ... 19 will result in increased traffic, including, employee 20 vehicles, trucks and possible use of rail.
22 emissions from the park. There will also be 23 increased use of energy, water and wastewater 24 treatment resulting from development. But the exact 25 degree of increase is unknown at this time.
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MR. DAVIS: There would be specific instruction ... that would be put in place by ... to minimize impacts in terms of noise et cetera. But those are highly specific. And typically when those are ... I’1l say if there's a master plan that’s put in place for construction purposes, that the -- the overall contractor must comply with and the town enforces with regard to most traffic controls during construction.
Obviously, the town also has ... with regard to timelines, et cetera. So those are the mechanisms that we work through after coming to request site approval -- location will have to provide those materials to the planning board to work through and obviously to the town on controlling and mitigating any of those type of impacts.
MR. MEAKER: Thank you. The biggest is traffic. And I do know that -- that -- that we're kind of early in the stage for traffic. However, the
most impact is to the constituents of the Town of
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6 MR. DAVIS: That’s a very good 7 question. During that entire process of the 8 environmental review done by 0.C.I.D.A. there’s a 9 significant amount of work directly with an outside 10 engineering consultant and state D.O.T. Both local 41 and at the state level. Looking at State Route 31, 12 looking into the town of Cicero with the interchange [ 13 of 81 and Route 11, you’ll see in that traffic report 3 14 shows various improvements in the town of Cicero. on 15 and off ramp improvements in the improvements for 16 Route 31.
17 Again, ... four thousand employees.
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7 process to national environmental policy act at the
8 federal level that is -- that is the federal state
9 environmental review act. So that's one ... at that 10 level. And then there’s also the state level 11 environmental review. Both of those were heavily 12 looked at traffic as a result to the specific 13 project. Not only with construction, but also the 14 overall --.
15 : MR. MEAKER: Thank you.
16 MR. DAVIS: You're welcome.
17 MR. PLEASKACH: Mr. Deputy Supervisor.
18 MR. BICK: Mr. Pleskach.
19 MR. PLESKACH: Thank you. I just have 20 two quick questions. The first one, was eminent 21 domain used to obtain any of the property?
22 MR. DAVIS: No.
23 MR. PLESKACH: And the second
24 question, on the environmental review form, I get
25 that this is a generic statement, but -- on page five
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My -~ my question is, somebody conducting manufacturing, and I only bring it up because the announcement has already been made public in the papers, is notoriously water intensive. We're not building cars or assembling widgets, right? Is there a more precise figure than T.B.D. that you can plug in, even for a generic statement?
Given the fact that Micron has announced at least two FABS (phonetic spelling) and Pe potentially up to four FABS, that seems like a -- a bs pretty big disparity. And they manufacture these chips already, so they must have some kind of idea as to the water usage.
MR. DAVIS: Yeah. And again, for the generic review ... the ultimate end user ... the water usage will be. So a generic user would not really apply to a specific project. It doesn’t apply at this location. It applies to the acquisition of land. It applies to a zone change request, et cetera. It does not apply to Micron for instance.
That said, I know that part of the due diligence process that's going on right now on the
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6 . demands that would be required.
7 MR. PLESKACH: Even -- even for a 8 generic statement though, we can't come up -- is it - 9 - is it possible to come up with an estimated figure 10 for even a generic statement on the water usage? 11 MR. DAVIS: I ~~ I will say the : 12 generic statement was finalized in -- end of 2021. bd 13 So again, it is -- it is an... This is the 14 controlling document and so at that time, there was 15 no ~~ no figure that was ...
16 MR. PLESKACH: All right. Thank you.
17 MR. BICK: Mr. Davis, I'm going to go 18 ahead and ask questions that we don't necessarily 19 have an answer to but will be part of the transcript 20 of this. And if you could provide this board with 21 answers, more specific answers to those questions 22 after we're done prior to making a decision, I think 23 that will be helpful to us.
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5 MS. BORTON:
6 MR. BICK: Ms. Borton.
7 MS. BORTON: Can you tell us please
8 about the ... in these two studies?
9 MR. DAVIS: Yes. There’s been --
10 there are ... on site, state and federal ... on site. 11 Although the definition of federal ... just recently 12 change, as you're probably aware with the action of . 13 the Supreme Court. So not sure if there are still Li 14 --. on site. But there are -- there are ... weapons 15 on the site. Those are identified. It would have 16 been identified when going through a process with
17 D.E.C. who would identify what those would be. So 18 from our standpoint there are ... on the site.
19 MS. BORTON:
20 MR. DAVIS: Yes.
21 MS. BORTON: Can you tell us, just in 22 general ...?
23 MR. BICK: I don't -- I don't know 24 that we can't hear the -- the Planning Board very
25 well.
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3 the ~- the interpreter can't hear 4 MS. BORTON: Can you talk about ...?
5 MR. DAVIS: Generally, I would say 6 that the site, you're looking at that photo right 7 now, this site drains to the north. And to and under 8 the tower.
9 MS. BORTON: Thank you.
10 MR. DAVIS: You're welcome.
11 : MR. BICK: Other questions? Mr.
7 12 Henty.
Ls 13 MR. HENRY: Why wasn’t this generic 14 update -~ I mean you had some time. Why couldn’t 15 this have been updated or when will you update it 16 because -- and I’m thinking it should have been 17 updated for the last couple years so we know what’s 18 going on.
19 MR. DAVIS: There will be a full and 20 robust environmental review ... specific applicant 21 that comes forward to use the site. The -- the 22 generic environmental review is used to again allow 23 to acquire the land and -- and proceed with no change bo 24 requests like this. But the specifics of what will L. 25 be built on the site, ultimately go to a site
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4 environmental review before anything can be
5 constructed -- before any of that can happen. And 6 --. will go to part ... we’re asking.
7 MR. HENRY: Doesn’t answer the
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9 MR. DAVIS: ...
10 MR. HENRY:
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15 oo UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: As far 16 as the finding statement goes -- 17 MR. DAVIS: ee
19 pertains to the original 12?
20° MR. DAVIS: No.
23 evening then? We asked questions about the traffic 24 and building times like that you ... for generic.
25 Whereby environmental impact statement is for the ...
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8 UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: Okay.
9 MR. DAVIS: We looked ... That was 10 the environment review that allowed 0.C.I.D.A. to 11 proceed with the ... and allowed 0.C.I.D.A. to : 12 proceed as a -~ request the zone change. All of that ws 13 will be then pushed over here and --
15 MR. DAVIS: -- and -- and request 16 specifically all that. What we review is specific to 17 their needs and requests.
18 UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: Right.
20 about outside the buildings. It says right here 21 dimensions of large proposed step instruction will be 22 ... feet in height. If you look at your findings 23 which pertains to the original I2, that's not part of | 4 24 this application ... where Micron would be built. Lo 25 The ties to the environmental impact -
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5 MR. DAVIS: Right, yep.
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9 that in the finding statement when we got the four
10 thousand employees, correct?
11 MR. DAVIS: Yep.
13 include this whole -~?
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17 guess we just don’t have a discussion then at all for
18 the generic finding statement also.
19 MR. DAVIS: Actually yes.
22 feet, which is --.
23 MR. DAVIS: Building heights versus
24 stat height. So I think we’ll be making --.
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4 already seven feet because a good number of 5 structures which pertains to this -- just this 6 portion only. Am TI correct in that statement? 7 MR. DAVIS: There are no structures 8 proposed for this petition.
g- UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: It says, 10 zone number structures fifteen to thirty.
11 MR. DAVIS: There are no structures i 12 proposed in our petition for a zone change. Bes 13 UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: Well, 14 I’m looking at your impact statement right now. You 15 have to answer all of these questions, vight? You 16 can’t just ... if you answer these questions, you’ re 17 ... in your full environmental assessment form. 18 MR. DAVIS: That full environmental 19 assessment form...
21 proposed action include new non ... structures 22 including an expansion. Yes. Those ... structures 23 fifteen to thirty.
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4 UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: ... If 5 you’re going to build this portion ... zone change
6 on. There’s seventy-three parcels down I believe
7 something like that.
8 MR. DAVIS: Fifty-five are part of
10 MR. DAVIS: Correct.
12 the timeframe for doing that? . 1 13 MR..DAVIS: That’s a very good oe 14 question. And -- and the timeframe for doing that
15 really depends upon what the ultimate need is for the 16 applicant for their ... right. So that area being
17 eight hundred acre block to be developed. At this
18 point we will request to the town «.. To create and 19 probably ... very small lots and turn this into maybe 20 two...
21 But there is ... process that -- going 22 forward. And so there’s a first phase and a second 23 phase and so there will be a need to move forward
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: Okay.
So the current discussions that are taking place --.
MR. DAVIS: It could be on both.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: It could be your --?
MR. DAVIS: It all depends whether or not it would be on property ... And properties that are currently not on or
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: So part of these parcels that were asking for a zone change now may be included in phase one?
MR. DAVIS: In -- in -- in ... phase one A versus phase one B ... part of these parcels that are asking for the zone change certainly we need for phase one, yes.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: And so we have a final ... I have a lot of questions I’m going to ask this evening based on the answers you gave Mr. Hess. Because if phase one is up and running by then 2024, which is what the county's
talked about and is working on. My question was
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3 and I don’t think it will be completed by then 2024
4 with this traffic.
5 MR. DAVIS: No, I would generically
6 answer that question by saying that ...
7 UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: ...
8 MR. DAVIS: No, I -- I think there
9 would be reference to the county ... construction
10 started. Obviously it takes time to end ... There
11 are —- there would be road improvement. There would
12 be road improvements required even as part of what | 13 the construction and either prior to or ... a 14 construction started at various locations in my
15 opinion, Ultimately they attract engineers, state
16 D.O.T. will ultimately turn in...
17 UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: Right.
18 I knew it was something like that.
19 MR. DAVIS: And -- and ~- yeah. And I 20 know that fictitious make believe project. What type 21 of crew comes here and what could full potential 22 impacts and more importantly what needs to happen,
23 road traffic improvements, etcetera. So at the
24 overali review and the impact and requirements that : | 25 need to be done by the county could be identified L
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7 different than -- it has to be. They have very 8 specifics that they will -- exact numbers and exact 9 ... And there is a timeline for construction in that 10 period. And noise and lighting and landscaping and a1 beautification and all the things that they do. All 12 of the things that your board ... And... will be ‘ 13 reviewed specific ... federal commerce department and 14 the state level D.E.C., New York State D.O.T. Those 15 are all the site specific review based upon the 16 application which was ultimately presented.
18 we’re talking generic here now does the site still 19 ... feel that in the future they may come back and 20 ask for a P.E.D.? That is a generic.
21 MR. DAVIS: Yeah. Yhat's a -- that's 22 a very good question. And so we looked at generic 23 --. We looked at either P.D.E. or a zone change. - 24 Assuming prior plans to move forward. We had some to hos 25 discussions with representative from the Town of
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: My -- my suggestion would be, take a careful look at what we want to want to do in the future with Burnett Road.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: What'd she say?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Burnett Road.
MR. BICK: Take -- take a careful look at what we want to do in the future with Burnett Road.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Yeah.
MR. BICK: For the benefit of the public, P.E.D. is a plan development district and it is a mixed-use district zoning in the Town. There -- there are a few projects now that are -- are -- are plan development districts but that's not what they're asking for.
MR. DAVIS: The projects that appear in the lower right-hand corner of this slide right here is a P.E.D. Non-site, outside site, but the
lower right-hand corner I believe is -- is zone
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5 : MR. PALUMBO:
6 MR. BICK: Mr. Palumbo.
7 MR. PALUMBO: I= guess the -- the 8 question I have just to get it out there. We heard a 9 lot about flexibility, infrastructure, traffic and 10 -.. with regard to maybe a consideration of review 11 when it comes to emergency responders.
H 12 This could be a -- a tremendous, you is 13 know, expansion of the industrial area from what it 14 is right now. And I think it’d be nice to 15 understand what -- what has been thought out with 16 regard to that, what would these include, you know, 17 can the surrounding area support it. Can you 18 elaborate on that?
19- MR. DAVIS: I -- I can't base it on 20 the project that we looked at in this petition. But 21 that’s a very good question. ... evaluated as far as 22 site specific review, emergency responders. In our 23 review that we looked at, we looked at capability of i 24 the existing response to -- to the site.
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3 applicant would come in, we need to work with first
4 responders, fire department, etcetera on ~- on those
5 specific needs.
7 products that are -- that are manufacturing ... also
8 some form of training with fire department responders
9 as we're going to do when we show up to a site that
10 has specific elements in it and -~ and material, et
11 cetera, that has ... So that would be applicant
12 specific on site. But some form of first responder ey 13 reach out and -- and review as far as their site plan A 14 review from this board. And I'm sure we'll be able
15 to -~ as far as their specific environmental review.
16 It is required to look at under ...
17 MR. MITCHELL: I would defer to the
18 Town.
19 MR. BICK: Other questions from the
21 MR. MITCHELL: Just -- just one
22 statement.
23 MR. BICK: Mr. Mitchell.
24 . MR. MITCHELL: I look forward to i 25 having a site plan on this. We don’t ... 7
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3 . MR. BICK: Thank you, Mr. Mitchell.
5 tell us --.
6 ; MR. BICK: Hold on.
7 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Mr.
8 Chairman.
9 MR. BICK: Hold on ~~ hold on.
11 wait -- wait. We have three things going here. 7 12 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: I want to L 13 hear what he just said. I couldn't hear.
15 understand.
16 MR. BICK: You want to hear what?
18 answer. I couldn't hear. It's all muffled.
19 MR. BICK: Can you repeat your answer?
20 We didn't -- we're having trouble hearing up here.
21 MR. MITCHELL: Sure. sorry. I -- I’m
22 trying to look and talk at the same time. My
23 response was yes, I very much look forward to that as {. 24 well. That is -- that means that the investment that L 25 0.C.I.D.A. and the County put into this site has
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5 MR. BICK: Thank you. Are there any 6 more questions from the Planning Board? Are there ~- 7 before I go to the public, one last call from the 8 Town Board. Briefly, if anyone needs to be 9 recognized, I have a 10 - MR. MBAKER: Mr. Chairman.
11 MR. BICK: Mr. Meaker.
12 MR. MEAKER: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
13 Mr. Davis, to un -~ understand for the public, this 14 process --.
16 microphone.
17 MR. MEAKER: So the public can better 18 understand this process. If this is approved, the 19 zone change. There will be opportunity for the
21 to look at their plans moving forward and say yes or 22 no moving forward.
23 MR. DAVIS: More so than just the 24 applicant period.
25 MR. MEAKER: Right.
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8 . forward with -- with projects that -- that process 9 alone, the environmental review had its own public 10 input and as environmental review process.
12 concession as part of that environment review process 13 specific to a proposed project. Then, there will be 14 a supplemental review in front of the Planning Board 15 that will be the process.
17 opportunities to counter on environmental aspects of 18 the project. Also, site plan specific aspects of the 19 project. And so this is literally the, maybe, step 20 two of what is a ten step process.
21 MR. MEAKER: Thank you for clarifying.
22 MR. DAVIS: You're welcome.
23 MR. YOUNG: Mr. Chairman.
24 MR. BICK: Mr. Young.
25 MR. YOUNG: About eighty-three hundred
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8 land use. You're asking us to burden the land with a 9 -- the very significant burden because industrial is 10 not the highest and best use of the land.
it MR. YOUNG: So let me quote from what 12 you wrote in your application. OSIDA submits the 13 proposed zoning amendment enhances the health, safety 14 and welfare of the entire town, the most subsequent 15 land development that furthers the community 16 interests of the town.
18 proof that that what’s going to happen. If you can't 19 tell us what's going to go on that land, what you're 20 going to use it for, how are we supposed to answer 21 those questions?
22 MR. DAVIS: Well, I’m not the 23 applicant that will ultimately use the land. 24 MR. YOUNG: I don't care if you read 25 it on behalf of ... because you're the applicant here
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5 MR. DAVIS: Well, I believe 6 MR. YOUNG: Do you need more time? Do 7 you need more time to come back to us and tell us 8 what you're going to be putting in there, like Amazon 9 did?
10 MR. DAVIS: Well, no I do not believe 11 | 12 MR. YOUNG: ‘There you go then.
Me 13 MR. DAVIS:
14 MR. YOUNG: I would go on, I would go 15 with your response then to make my decision 16 accordingly.
17 MR. DAVIS: Okay.
18 MR. BECK: Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
19 Young. Thank you, Mr. Davis.
20 MR. PLESKACH: Mr. Deputy Supervisor.
21 MR. BECK: Mr. Pleskach.
22 MR. PLESKACH: I think I would just 23 like to kind of before we turn it over to the public.
ba 25 a ten step process. But as the representatives of
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6 Mr. Mitchell said, we deserve better than generic and 7 T.B.D.s. when we're trying to evaluate an application 8 and make a decision. It was not our decision to go 9 public with the announcement in October-ish or
11 big project coming to the town.
12 And it is now June. That's roughly [ 13 eight months and the environmental assessment and the a 14 traffic studies and all the generic stuff you did, I 15 think you said was in 2021.
16 MR. BECK: Correct.
17 MR. PLESKACH: And so we're looking at 18 a minimum of eighteen months, maybe close to two 19 years. And I'm just disappointed and I'm left 20 wanting more before I make a decision. I'm very much 21 in favor of -- of the project, if it is Micron, I 22 mean, that's tremendous for this community.
24 decision for the largest project in the history of H : 25 the country that, you know, other people have quoted, LJ
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3 MR. DAVIS: Wanting more from the 4 environmental review side?
5 MR. PLESKACH: Just in general, I feel 6 like -- I feel like there's a lot of T.B.D.s and not 7 a lot of answers to the questions that have come from 8 both boards.
9 MR. DAVIS: And so -- I understand 10 your frustration. I do. And I understand the il frustration of the board members that are ... The [ : 12 zone change, the property obviously -- a third ba 13 development of the park is identified as ... And so 14 before a Micron ... within that portion as currently 15 ++. Our role -- we believe the Town’s role is to make 16 this location in which you could fit more than just 17 what is in that currently ... area at this location.
19 change, I understand that typically will come in, may 20 not have a proper ... They’re asking for a zone 21 change and they’re saying I want a zone change or 22 Here OSIDA owns the land. We want a 23 zone change to allow a provision of the park ... that to3 24 the County has gone and the opportunities the County L 25 has presented to come to fruition.
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16 front of this town anything to be built at this 17 location. This is simply the request to rezone to 18 I2.
19 MR. BECK: Thank you.
21 Mr. Pleskach. Thank you, Mr. Davis. I will say, 22 before I open it up to the public, which I'm going to 23 do now.
25 came to this community to announce this project with
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5 the Town of Clay, we have a responsibility to make 6 sure that they benefit from this project, probably 7 more so than any of the other people in the United 8 States. And -- and that that responsibility rests 9 with us.
11 exercise this the opportunities we were provided, you [o 12 know, this is the opportunity that was provided. So uJ 13 you could probably expect as much or the most 14 scrutiny you're going to get as going to be during 15 this process.
16 MR. DAVIS: And how do you provide a 17 fact sheet ... opportunity to ... specifically about 18 the economic development impacts of ... that our 19 application was sent out specific ... You requested 20 that information so I'll happily provide that. 21 : MR. BECK: Thank you, Mr. Davis. And
23 that we've asked for so we can make an informed i 24 decision on their behalf.
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3 : MR. BECK: Mr. Young.
4 MR. YOUNG: I'm not going to vote to 5 close the meeting.
6 ; MR. BECK: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
7 MR. MEAKER: Mr. Chairman.
8 MR. BECK: Mr. Meaker.
9 MR. MEAKER: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
1h ‘public. Currently, it's the vast majority of this 12 zone I2 . i:
13 MR. DAVIS: One third roughly is zoned tJ 14 r2.
is MR. MEAKER: And that one third, it 16 might ~- could go there right now, correct.
18 Micron could go there right now, yes.
19 MR. MEAKER: That's ~- that's all.
20 Thank you.
21 MR. BECK: Thank you. All right to 22 the public, I remind you, any -- all speakers are
23 welcome. Please come up to the microphone, state
24 your name and your address, so that we have it as 25 part of the record. And you'll have two minutes for
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Questions.
MR. BECK: Questions. Is there anyone from the public who has a question?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: I don't have a question. My name is Jim... I live at 5448
extreme southeast corner of the map there. And I am also a business owner in the town of Clay and I definitely am for this project, I feel this will enhance the town of Clay and the entire ...
community. The median income in the city of Syracuse right now is roughly fifty-five thousand dollars for a household of four.
In Boise, Idaho, Micro is listed not where it is currently at -- it’s about a hundred thousand for a household of four. So this is just to generate economic activity this ~- this will help the tax base grow and this will also help the business community grow and thrive. Something this community has needed for many, many years now. And that’s all I’ve got.
MR. BECK: Thank you, sir. Yes, ma'am.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: How soon
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3 MR. BECK: We don’t have to go off the 4 schedule for this. And we’1l be on the ...
6 talking two thirds more. Most of the people who go 7 , ‘to ... thought that this was already one whole unit.
8 We're dealing with what if. Maybe. I don’t know,
9 generic. Four thousand people. We're talking Micron 10 forty thousand. I mean I can ... as a homeowner ... 11 and then say ... It’s not fair to the people in the 12 town. And furthermore, you said there was no sewer. 13 There is sewer on ... Road -- excuse off 31.
15 past numerous time that are our sewage treatment 16 system hasn’t been able to cope when we’ve had large 17 rain. And that’s overflow. We don’t have the 18 infrastructure. in this area to support something this 19 large. We don't have the schools -- we don't have the 20 emergency response vehicles. We don't have the water 21 capabilities, the sewer capabilities, none of this.
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4 MR. BECK: Thank you, ma'am. Yes, 5 sir.
7 , Chairman. Mr. ... I live at ... And I want to state 8 that I’m fully in favor of this zoning change taking 9 place. I'm really frustrated by listening to all the 10 questions about the specifics of Micron. That will 11 happen, as I understand it, every time they apply for
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“Se 13 property. So why are we hesitating to change this to 14 an industrial park. it’s all contained so it’s all 15 connected. It’s in one spot. It’s not spread over 16 the county. I just don’t understand the hesitation. 17 Make it an industrial park. Then you’re going to be 18 able to approve every part of the project. I believe 19 that’s correct. If I’m wrong please let me know. 20 MR. BECK: Sir, I will say once, if a 21 zone change is granted, the applicant, the town board 22 doesn't have another opportunity to ask questions 23 about it. It can be whatever fits in the industrial 24 use can be done.
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6 informed when we do make an actual decision.
8 appreciate your concern but again all you're asking 9 at this point is to make that an industrial park.
11 project. That will happen upon -- the planning board 12 will have to approve every building that’s put there, . 13 whether it’s a fourteen by ten wooden shed or a 3 14 fifteen foot high building. That’s just my concern. 15 Just let them build something there.
16 MR. BECK: Thank you, sir. Ma’am.
17 MS. BELL: My name is Tearesa Bell. I 18 live on ... When my house was built my developer 19 told us that he had thirty acres but he only 20 developed fifteen because the town had a rule that 21 ++. couldn't be developed if the ... was not. I was 22 just wondering if this rule -- project is going to 23 affect that policy for the rest of the county. 24 MR. BECK: Ma'am, I don't know that { :
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6 MS. BELL: Okay. My other question 7 ++. we talked about ... the Micron. Would there be 8 an opportunity for residents to tap into any of that? 9 ; MR. DAVIS: Would you like me to 10 address that?
a1 MR. BECK: Go ahead, Mr. Davis.
12 MR. DAVIS: Sure. So the testing for 13 -~- the county -- probably about two years ago the 14 county started the process ... treatment plan 15 permissible. RPs had put out twenty as far as ... I 16 believe ... engineering to allow the development of 17 . the expansion of ... So yes the plan would be that 18 once the expansion, there will be opportunities after 19 that.
20 MS. BELL: Do we have an idea of where 21 types will be going?
22 MR. DAVIS: Not yet, that’s part of 23 the process that environmental protection. In terms 24 of their deeds that were then applied for ... in 25 terms of expanding the service area. So I don’t know
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6 MS. BELL: That is a county road.
7 MR. BECK: Ma'am, ma'am, your time has 8 expired.
9 MS. BELL: I was just wondering ...
10 MR. BECK: Sir, before I recognize 11 you, I want to recognize Supervisor Ulatowski. Sir, 12 go ahead with your question.
13 MR. WHEELER: My name is Jim Wheeler.
14 I live on County road 46 ..: My property is directly 15 to the north of the proposed changes. And my 16 question is ... And you stated that ... which is not 17 true. This is portions of Jones Creek which meanders 18 through and crosses private land just north of ... I 19 guess my question is will the property thing be done 20 so that I don’t get .
22 through ... In the springtime you need ... And I’m 23 just questioning whether the footprint of that will 24 remain the same.
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18 MR. WHEELER: Well, no. It’s going to 19 be a common line so with ... property. I’m just 20 saying it’s a fact. I don’t check every day, 21 depending on what animals 22 MR. DAVIS: Yeah, I don’t think it 23 would ...
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9 MR. BECK: Mr. Davis is that listed in 10 the public notice?
11 MR. DAVIS: In between the current 12 route 31 and the old right of way for 31, because I 13 was a landowner, I know that those properties were 14 included in those. I do not believe that anything 15 south of the current footprint of 31 was ... It's 16 not part of this application, I would say that. Part 17 of this application is the plans that identified on 18 this picture right here.
19 , UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: I tried 20 to call the tax master to look at the numbers and I 21 could have sworn that was included. My concern is 22 most of the property is south of Route 31 is all 23 residential and I believe that to be changed to 24 industrial.
25 , : MR. DAVIS: The property, as I said,
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and as you go further down Route 31 there’s a little bit of a different zoning criteria. You can see here this is the current ... You can see there in orange to the south of 31 is zoned highway commercial one. And then you see the thing that is white zoned residential R100. And then you have a few properties that are in blue.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE SPEAKER: Yeah, I was just asking about the ones in the orange or whatever that MR. DAVIS: That’s not party of our application. If the deed was included, that’s an error. But it’s not -- not part of our request for
MR. BECK: Thank you, ma'am. Ma'am, go ahead.
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property on the corner of Route 31 on Sterns
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8 MR. DAVIS: So 0.C.I.D.A. has retained 9 services of the environmental review asbestos service 10 in New York State for ... homes. So that’s obviously 11 a start. Inspections are already happening. ... are 12 being done. And then the -- a process to engage [i 13 somebody to go out and start removing all of those Qo 14 homes. But we just can’t go through the state 15 regulatory requirements ...
16 MS. BOCKER: Okay so there’s no plans 17 to do anything, just let everything sit until you 18 have everything done?
19 MR. DAVIS: Yeah, there is ... that 20 happens and there is normally happens after ... 21 homeowner who is living there is ... But there is ... 22 that’s going on is also a way we can improve, 23 increase level of services that the county has asked 24 what we’re looking at. We're making sure there's no 7 25. ++. etc. But our intent is to have that removal bus
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14 MR. BECK: Thank you, ma'am. Sir, go is ahead. .
16 MR. DAN: Yeah. Hi, my name is Dan 17 wee ‘This thing is nuts. The Research I've done, 18 this plant in ... is seven point two percent of the 19 whole entire country’s electrical. I hope you guys 20 are ready for that. Not only operating ... twenty 21 million ... of work a day but ten million of those 22 gallons are like cooling tower toxic water, and then, 23 we have a ... goes into the river, like, what are we
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4 You keep mentioning the gas line.
5 There are actually no ... but the energy plan.
7 speed bump right in there where the hydrogen is 8 going. Do you ... yet or are we just -- you know.
10 creates nitrous oxide. So I thank God that ... aL because that’s exactly what burning hydrogen is going 12 to create. Like -- and this lady here she made it to 13 the end. Everyone ... and they’re not going to. 14 They could have gone to Texas, North Carolina. 15 They’re going to come in here, tax rate is nonsense.
17 be making serious demands from the seventy billion 18 dollar company that’s going to stand to we. hell of a 19 lot more when they come in here. And the whole 20 reason why they want to come here is ... It’s not 21 the people, sorry, it's the water. They love the 22 water, they're going to use the water as a resource 23 and we’re just going to give it away because we’re 24 broke and Our tax ... but theirs are. This is 25 crazy. The environmental impact of this. We have --
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3 MR. BECK: Sir, I'm sorry your time 4 has expired. Sir, your time is expired. Thank you. 5 Okay,.sir, go ahead.
6 MR. HEFFIAN: Hello, my name is 7 Heffian ... I’m actually here representing the 8 interests of the owners of ... Brewing just west of 9 ++. Route 31. And we're excited about the size of 10 the room. We’re really hoping there’s lots of ... 11 stressed out and thirsty construction workers and \ 12 engineers but my question has to do with the Ld 13 traveling and I listen very closely to what was ... I 14 understand all of this. So I just want to... You 15 - know, one of things as a business owner obviously in 16 that location, especially with the business ... very 17 close to the Route 31 road. We have lots of 18 questions about how -- what changes to Route 31 could 19 use that facility and there’s obviously concerns 20 about what would that look like. So I guess the 21 question would be I know that gentleman mentioned an 22 environmental study that will be conducted obviously 23 once plans start to move forward. That discusses the f : 24 details about that traffic. I just wanted to clarify L, 25 a little bit. There will be public comment once that
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4 MR. BECK: Sir, when -- when there is 5 a site plan submitted the site plan will be subject 6 to review by the planning board who is here with us 7 this evening. And the planning board will have as 8 many public hearings as they need to, to get answers 9 ' to their questions to make sure that this proceeds in 10 an orderly manner consistent with all other 11 developments on Clay.
12 MR. HEFFIAN: Thank you.
13 MR. BECK: You're welcome.
14 MR. HEFFIAN: And to add to that, 15 specifically the environmental review, there is also 16 wae There are also a... process in the 17 environmental review and you are dealing with ... 18 process. So there will be multiple times not just in 19 front of this board but also doing environmental 20 review to accomplish that.
21 MR. BECK: Thank you, sir. Ma'am, go 22 ahead.
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25 MR. BECK: Thank you, ma'am.
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in the town of Clay. My concern is that my paycheck
asa... in New York state will ... my paycheck is and my taxes are always going up. So... for this large ... And my proposal to the town is that
- unless they have already said the assessments going up as this proposal is going to push people like me out and then who is going to be taking care of the people that are ... Because if our taxes just
four point two nine percent anyways. My paycheck is ... And assessments are just rising and rising. So that is my proposal for the town of Clay. Freeze assessments on ... and recess.
MR. BECK: Go ahead.
MR. HESS: Any -- any increase that you saw was that for the Town of Clay. Town of Clay had a zero percent tax increase. It could have been your school district and the county.
MR. BECK: Mr. Hess, I believe she was talking about her assessment.
MR. HESS: The assessment?
MR. BECK: Yeah.
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3 MR. HESS: But normalize, it's -- 4 yeah, it's still zero.
5 MR. BECK: Thank you, Mr. Hess.
6 Ma'am.
7 MS. CARPENTER: Hi, Lea Carpenter 8 So I'm not going to talk about it. I’m just a... in 9 regional and when regional city planning and so I’ve 10 been watching this project pretty closely. I think 11 it’s very exciting. So my understanding is that 12 we're just doing a subtle change here from like all [| 13 these part one hundred to I2 essentially. And when we
15 Micron will apply ... parcel then we will have a 16 chance to do public comment for the town board. i7 . Yeah. Like when they’re receiving the application.
19 sorry, I wasn’t sure what your name was, but with the 20 houses on Burnett Road, are you guys planning on 21 implementing ... construction techniques beyond ... 22 ... to try to salvage any of the materials for like 23 reuse in either this project or other projects that 24 you guys might need working on. L 25 MR. DAVIS: First of all I’m glad that es)
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16 MS. CARPENTER: Thank you.
17 MR. BECK: Sir, go ahead.
18 MR. STEBELLA: My name’s Steve 19 Stebella. 4673 Verplank Road. My question is right 20 now Verplank Road is a raceway. It’s a short ... on 21 Route 31 for a bypass. Is there any plans or 22 applications to provide or do any construction on 23 Verplank Road. Between -~.
24 MR. BECK: I would defer to the 25 applicant and the county as it is a county road.
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2 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I'm aware of the
3 plans that have been looked at. Because they’re 4 currently a ... construction and survey crews that
5 are planning a sewer line down to Verplank.
6 MR. BECK: Sir, we can request the
7 sheriff's department to do some enhanced enforcement
8 on Verplank Road and can do that after this hearing.
10 is that road. Yes, sir. Yes, sir, go ahead.
12 Fred ... I attend all the town board meetings. And [| 13 believe it or not, there's been a lot of discussion tS 14 in public hearings about Micron and this build out
15 and ... whether your town is going to have enough
16 capacity for housing and.living quarters and members
17 of our board. Some members are in a rush to build.
19 recently regarding that. Do you have an idea of your 20 town, how much labor for a project like this come 21 from a... as opposed to an outsider town. Is the 22 labor all in ... and that county or ... are moving a
23 lot ... Do you have any idea?
24 MR. BECK: Yeah, my understanding, the | 25 ~~ that employment would be local as much as possible [
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14 : UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: I would 15 say that might be an ... to be in over the next 16 twenty years. Only because ... over the Micron quite 17 frankly the county executives will ... At various 18 parts ... Micron has been there. Often the needs and 19 there are tremendous amount of labor that we need 20 over an extended period of time, construction side of 21 ++; not for a project like this. And that’s just 22 this project that any housing projects in the last 23 «.. So there will be a tremendous amount of ...
25 just a zone change or is that at Micron?
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14 be holding on to three hundred and thirty-nine acres 15 -- to expand and expand as the market requires, as 16 the federal government requires. That’s there’s been 17 many articles written about ~- for security reasons 18 why -.. can be built here. And do less. And so 19 . the development of this site, the vision, plus you’re 20 creating ... This petition for a zone change allows 21 that to happen. Currently we have a ... a negative 22 ++. allows someone like Micron to know they can make 23 the investment and as they ... and set meetings, 24 develop for that twenty year time period to ... fast 25 as more ... Your question ~- this zone change is
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4 MR. BECK: Thank you, ma'am. Sir, you 5 have a question.
6 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Yeah. I 7 want to thank the ... board for asking the tough. 8 questions when it comes to traffic. I mean anyone 9 that I hope anyone that’s gone out on Route 31 10 towards -- towards 81 with traffic on any given day 11 it’s pretty blocked off. Gridlocked. And I was [ 12 wondering why there’s no one from the state or Micron be 13 here to answer questions. When it comes to -- now 14 you spoke of traffic improvements and what not, but 15 do you use -- I would like to hear answers from the 16 people at Micron directly. Now Route 31 in ... are 17 State routes.
18 ’ MR. DAVIS: Correct.
20 county ... So when this project ... Thé county ... 21 state route. We have nothing to do with .
22 MR. DAVIS: To bring Micron to the 23 state, the state is involved in... As part of the i 24 commitment to the state ... That a part of economic Ly 25 development to bring ... to the state or specifically
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10 exactly what ... like you know you have Route 31 il towards anyone. ... there’s a need widening the we . voad. But -- this is ... I mean ... years ago by 13 having these businesses that go along Route 31 in 14 I don’t know how they really do any road width ... I 15 don’t see how the zone change can be considered 16 without, you know, a good idea about how the road 17 width ... Now -- 18 MR. BECK: Sir, your -- your two 19 minutes has expired. I will say, I know this board.
21 about traffic mitigation around the zone change in 22 general and this project very specifically.
24 traffic mitigation as this progress -- or this 25 project goes forward up to and including the roads
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5 speaking for myself, me as a representative of all 6 the people in the Town of Clay, traffic mitigation is 7 going to be key to the success of this project.
9 appreciate you ... I appreciate that. Thank you. 10 MR. BECK: Thank you, sir. Are there 11 any other questions from the public? All right. 12 There being none. I'll recognize Supervisor 13 Ulatowski.
14 MR. ULATOWSKI: I will accept a motion 15 for closing. Is there a motion?
16 MR. PLESKACH: I move we close the 17 public hearing.
18 MR. BECK: Second.
19 MR. ULATOWSKI: Motion is second. Any 20 questions? All I --.
22 think we should close it.
23 MR. ULATOWSKI: All those who, speak, 24 what's your name?
hos 25 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: I don't
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2 think we have enough facts to write up a legal
3 opinion. That’s going to stand up in court. There's
4 been nothing presented tonight that could go into any
5 kind of a finding of fact, to support a zone change.
8 are going to take it to court over that. So I think
9 they failed miserably and they -- I'm not saying I
10 wouldn't vote for a zone change.
12 through, we got to have some kind of a legal basis. a
14 be given a chance to come back and present that
15 anyway. I asked fora...
16 MR. BECK: We have a motion and a
17 second.
20 is for to close the hearing.
21 MR. BECK: To close the hearing.
23 MS. DOHAN: Yes to close.
25 MR. MEAKER: Aye. kel
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3 MR. YOUNG: No.
5 MR. ULATOWSKI: Yes.
7 MR. BECK: Aye.
9 MR. HESS: No. .
11 MR. PLESKACH: Yes.
13 advance.
14 MR. PLESKACH: ‘The motion carries.
16 supervisor?
17 MR. PLESKACH: The public hearing is 18 closed.
19 MR. BECK: Then we ~~ I need another 20 motion to adopt the resolution ending the special 21 meeting.
22 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: So --.
23 MR. BECK: Counselor Meaker.
24 MR. MEAKER: I like to make a motion 25 to end the special meeting.
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3 MR. BECK: Motion second. Any 4 questions? All those in favor?
5 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Aye.
6 MR. BECK: Close.
8 understand the planning board will stay in session to 9 render a recommendation.
10 . MR. MITCHELL: ... an agenda item 11 which is a reminder of case number 2023-016 White
13 special meeting ... the town and planning board June ba 14 7th. This case was put on our agenda and our meeting 15 on ... We had to adjourn because we wanted to be 16 able to hear the presentation. So that being said, 17 I'd like to thank everybody that showed up tonight. 18 I’m a little disappointed on the attendance. I’d 19 like to ... more comments. But ... everybody is 20 here. I’1l thank everybody that stayed. All kinds 21 of people that left. And they don’t want to be known 22 -.. So that being said, I’11 just real quick tell 23 you the procedure on what happens. We will make a 24 referral to the town board at our next meeting which | j 25 is June 14th. Once they get that ... your LJ
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13 our June 14th meeting. So moved. Thank you. 14 MR. BECK: Thank you. With that we 15 close our proceedings this evening. I thank you all 16 for your participation. Have a good evening. 17 UNIDENTIFIED MALE SPEAKER: Thank you.
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I, ANTHONY MCCLAIN, do hereby certify that the foregoing was reported by me, in the cause, at the time and place, as stated in the caption hereto, at Page 1 hereof; that the foregoing typewritten transcription consisting of pages 1 through 90, is a true record of all proceedings had at the hearing.
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Planning Board Meeting Minutes of June 14%, 2023
Regular Meeting Planning Board June 14, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 14" of June 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mitchell at 7:30 PM. All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance and upon roll being called, the following were:
PRESENT: Russ Mitchell Chairman
Michelle Borton Deputy Chair Karen Guinup Member Hal Henty Member Al McMahon Member Jim Palumbo Member Scott Soyster Member Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning & Development Judy Rios Secretary Kathleen Bennett Planning Board Attorney Ron DeTota C&S Engineering
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Karen Guinup granting approval of the minutes from the
May 24, 2023 Regular Meeting. .
Motion Carried 6-1 (Scott Soyster abstained due to absence) Lo
A motion was made by Jim Palumbo seconded by Al McMahon granting approval of the minutes from the
June 7, 2023 Special Joint Meeting.
Motion Carried 6-1 (Scott Soyster abstained due to absence)
Russ Mitchell announced Case #2023-016 - Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency/White Pine Commerce Park — (5) White Pine Commerce Park — Zone Change Referral is inadvertently listed on the agenda as an open public hearing, however, this hearing was closed at the June 7, 2023 Special Joint Meeting and will be heard (today) under closed hearings.
Belding spoke on behalf of the applicant noting he is seeking a Special Permit to allow for an outdoor storage area. Russ Mitchell asked what he plans to do there and Zachary said they rent heavy equipment to contractors such as manlifts, forklifts and other industrial equipment. Russ asked how the company attains business and Zachary said they have a storefront, but most people call to place an order, pick it up and leave. Russ pointed out the submitted concept plan is not acceptable and a site plan is needed showing all of the property, lighting, landscaping, photomettrics, cut sheets, etc. Russ noted a question raised at arecent Town | | Board meeting regarding this project and if they’ll be applying for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) and | a Zachary said, no.
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APPROVED
At the Special Joint Meeting of the Town Board and Planning Board Town of Clay, County of , Onondaga, held at the Liverpool! High School located at 4338 Wetzel Road Liverpool, New York on the 7" of June, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor
Joseph Bick : Deputy Supervisor David Hess Councilor
Debbie Magaro-Dolan Councilor
Kevin Meaker Councilor
Ryan Pleskach Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
Jill Hageman-Clark Town Clerk
_ Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning & Development Robert Germain Town Attorney Ron DeTota Town Engineer
PRESENT:
Russ Mitchell Chairman Michelle Borton Deputy Chairperson Karen Guinup Member Hal Henty Member Al McMahon Member James Palumbo Member
_ Judy Rios Secretary
ABSENT: Scott Soyster Member
Supervisor Ulatowski opened the Special Joint Meeting at 5:30 P.M., all joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Respective Board Chairman introduced their members. Motion passed to have Deputy Supervisor, Joe Bick be the Chairman for the Special Meeting. The following three motions were presented.
Public hearing to consider the application of Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (White Pine Commerce Park) for a Zone Change from R-15, One-Family Residential District for land listed in EXHIBIT A, to 1-2, Industrial 2 District, and for a Zone Change from RA-100 Residential Agricultural District for land located in EXHIBIT B, to I-2, Industrial 2 District as OCIDA proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park.
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Public hearing to consider a referral for a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the application of Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (White Pine Commerce Park) for a Zone Change from R-15, One-Family Residential District for land listed in EXHIBIT A, to I-2, Industrial 2 District, and for a Zone Change from RA-100 Residential Agricultural District for land
located in EXHIBIT B, to I-2, Industrial 2 District as OCIDA proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park.
See full transcript attached to the Town Board Minutes. Public hearing to consider a referral for a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the
application of Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (White Pine Commerce Park) for a Zone Change from R-15, One-Family Residential District for Jand listed in EXHIBIT A, to I-2,
Industrial 2 District, and for a Zone Change from RA-100 Residential Agricultural District for land -
located in EXHIBIT B, to 1-2, Industrial 2 District as OCIDA proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park. This resolution also formally refers the zone change request to the Town of Clay Planning Board for a recommendation pursuant to Section 230-24(c)(3)(d) of the Town Code,
See full transcript attached to the Town Board Minutes.
OCIDA presented their zone change request. Each Board was given an opportunity to ask, questions. The general public was given an opportunity to ask questions and/or make statements.
Planning Board opened their Case #2023-016 - Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency/White Pine Commerce Park — (5) White Pine Commerce Park — Zone Change Referral, concerning this Special Meeting.
Chairman Mitchell explained the procedure to move forward with the Referral to the Town Board. He closed the Case and asked for an adjournment (see below — motion to adjourn).
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn Planning Board Case
#2023-016 ~ Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency/White Pine Commerce Park — (5) White Pine Commerce Park — Zone Change Referral to June 14, 2023.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Planning Board Secretary
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At the SPECIAL JOINT MEETING of the Town Board and the Planning Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Liverpool High School Auditorium, 4338 Wetzel Road, Liverpool, New York on 7 of June, 2023 at 5:30 P.M., there were: :
TOWN BOARD:
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/ Councilor David Hess Councilor Eugene Young Councilor Deborah Magaro-Dolan Councilor Ryan Pleskach Councilor Kevin Meaker Councilor Jill Hageman-Clark Town Clerk Mark V. Territo Commissioner of Planning and Development . Robert Germain Town Attorney Ron DeTota Town Engineer PLANNING BOARD:
. Russ Mitchell Chairman Michelle Borton Deputy Chair “ Karen Guinup Member [ | Hal Henty Member | : ; had Al McMahon Member Jim Palumbo Member Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning & Development dudy Rios Secretary Kathleen Bennett Planning Board Attorney Ron DeTota C&S Engineering
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Ulatowski at 5:30 P.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. Supervisor Ulatowski began by introducing the Board; Chairman Mitchell then introduced the Planning Board.
Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Deputy Supervisor
Bick as chairman of this meeting. Councilor Hess seconded the motion.
Ayes — 7 and Noes — 0. Motion carried. Planning Board concurred.
Deputy Supervisor Bick thanked everyone and moved the adoption of a resolution to
enact the following rules with regard to the public hearing to be held this evening:
1, All proposed speakers must speak from the podium, identify themselves and state a their home address prior to speaking. ii 2. Speakers must address the Boards, not the applicants. If the Board seeks an answer L j or clarification, the member will request the chairperson for comment or answers = from the applicant.
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. Speakers will limit their time to two (2) minutes per speaker i in respect of othersthat
may wish to speak,
. Speakers should please refrain from repeating issues or topics that have already
been addressed,
. Anyone that wants to submit written comments or questions after the meeting will
be able to do so and the Board will conside44r written submissions up to the date of decision, Comments and questions are to mailed to townclerk@townofclay.org or mailed to Town of Clay Town Clerk, 4401 State Route 31, Clay NY 1380410 Councilor Magaro-Dolan seconded the motion.
Ayes — 7 and Noes — 0. Motion carried. Planning Board concurred.
Deputy Supervisor/Meeting Chairman Bick moved the adoption of a resolution
opening all three public hearings. Councilor Meaker seconded the motion.
Ayes — 7 and Noes 0. Motion carried.
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING (PH) - Town Board Case #1182 - Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDAYWhite Pine Commerce Park:
"A public hearing to consider the application of Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (White Pine Commerce Park) for a Zone Change from R-15, One-Family Residential District for land listed in EXHIBIT A, to J-2, Industrial 2 District, and for a Zone Change from RA-100 Residential Agricultural District for land located in EXHIBIT B, to I-2, Industrial 2 District as OCIDA proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park.
(Recommendation) - Town Board Case #1182 - Onondaga County Industrial
Development Agency (OCIDA’ ite Pine Commerce Park:
A public hearing to consider a referral for a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the application of Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (White Pine Commerce Park) for a Zone Change from R-15, One-Family Residential District for land listed in EXHIBIT A, to 1-2, Industrial 2 District, and for a Zone Change from RA-100 Residential Agricultural District for land located in EXHIBIT B, to 1-2, Industrial 2 District as. OCIDA proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park.
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ECIAL PLANNING BOARD iG LIC HEA PH) - Town Board Case #1182 - Onondaga Coun Industrial Development Agence: DA ite Pine C ce Park:
A public hearing to consider the application of Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (White Pine Commerce Park) for a Zone Change from R-15, One-Family Residential District for land listed in EXHIBIT A, to 1-2, Industrial 2 District, and for a: Zone Change from RA-100 Residential Agricultural District for land located in EXHIBIT B, to I-2, Industrial 2 District as OCIDA proposes to expand its White Pine Commerce Park. This resolution also formally refers the zone change request to the Town of Clay Planning Board for a recommendation pursuant to Section 230-24(c)(3)(d) of the Town Code.
Jeffrey Davis of Barclay Damon was present on behalf of the applicant and gave a brief overview and answered questions from residents.
EXHIBIT(S) A&B attached.
Full transcript of this meeting (attached). — Letters from residents (attached).
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 P.M. upon a motion made by Councilor Hess and
seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes — 7 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
Jill Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk
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ATTACHMENT:
Burnet Road, Tax Map No, 051.-01-14.1 and 8450 Bumet Road, Tax Map No, 051.-01-14.2
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Caughdenoy Road, Tax Map No. 064.-01-06.3; State Route 31, Tax Map No. 050,-01-01.0; 5267 State Route 31 Tax Map No. 050.-01-02.1; State Route 31, Tax Map No. 050.-01-03.1; 5117 State Route 31, Tax Map No. 064.-01-08.0; State Route 31, Tax Map No. 051.-01-10.1; 5363 State Route 31, Tax Map No. 051.-01-13.2; 5367 State Route 31, Tax Map No, 051.-01- 13.3 ; State Route 31, Tax Map No. 051.-01-05.1; State Route 31, Tax Map No, 050.-01-01.0; 5267 State Route 31, Tax Map No. 050.-01-02.1; State Route 31, Tax Map No. 050.-01-03.1; Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 048.-01-21.0; Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 048.-01-22.0; 8739 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 048.-01-23.1; 8751 Bumet Road, Tax Map No. 048.-01-23.3; Burnet Road 049.-01-03.0; 8722 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-04.0; 8718 Bumet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-05.0; 8710 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-06.0; 8694 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-08.1; 8688 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049,-01-09,1; 8668 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049,-01-10,1; 8664 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-11.0; Bumet Road, Tax Map No. 049,-01-12.2; Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049,-01-13.0; 8594 Burmet Road, Tax Map No. 049,-01-14.0; 8631 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-15.0; 8635 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-16.0; 8647 Burnet Road, Tax Map No, 049.-01- 16.0; 8647 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049,-01-17.0; 8653 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.- 01-18.4; 8699 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049.-01-19.1; 8677 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 049,-01-19.2; 8543 Burnet Road, Tax Map No, 050.-01-04.1; 8531 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-04.2; 8549 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-04.3; 8617 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-04.4; 8623 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-05.0; 8574 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050,-01-06.0; 8558 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-07.1; Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050,-01-07.2; 8546 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050,-01-08,1; 8526 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-08.2, 8536 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-09.0; 8516 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-10.0; 8512 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-1 1.1; 8508 Burnet Road, Tax Map No, 050.-01-12.1; Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-13.2; 8502 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 050.-01-13.3; 5397 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 051.-01-05.4; 8447 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 051,-01-10.9; 8501 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 051.-01- 10.6; Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 051.-01-10.7; Burnet Road , Tax Map No. 051,-01-10.8; 8419 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 051.-01-12.0 and 8424 Burnet Road, Tax Map No. 051.-01-
Planning Board Meeting Minutes of June 14", 2023
Regular Meeting Planning Board June 14, 2023
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The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 14" of June 2023. The meeting was called to order
by Chairman Mitchell at 7:30 PM. All joined in the Pledge of Allegiance and upon roll being called, the following were:
PRESENT: Russ Mitchell Chairman
Michelle Borton Deputy Chair Karen Guinup Member Hal Henty Member Al McMahon Member Jim Palumbo Member Scott Soyster Member Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning & Development Judy Rios Secretary Kathleen Bennett Planning Board Attorney Ron DeTota C&S Engineering
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Karen Guinup granting approval of the minutes from the
May 24, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried 6-1 (Scott Soyster abstained due to absence) |
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A motion was made by Jim Palumbo seconded by Al McMahon granting approval of the minutes from the
June 7, 2023 Special Joint Meeting.
Motion Carried 6-1 (Scott Soyster abstained due to absence)
Russ Mitchell announced Case #2023-016 - Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency/White Pine Commerce Park —(5) White Pine Commerce Park — Zone Change Referral is inadvertently listed on the agenda as an open public hearing, however, this hearing was closed at the June 7, 2023 Special Joint Meeting and will be heard (today) under closed hearings.
Belding spoke on behalf of the applicant noting he is seeking a Special Permit to allow for an outdoor
storage area, Russ Mitchell asked what he plans to do there and Zachary said they rent heavy equipment to contractors such as manlifis, forklifts and other industrial equipment. Russ asked how the company attains business and Zachary said they have a storefront, but most people call to place an order, pick it up and leave. Russ pointed out the submitted concept plan is not acceptable and a site plan is needed showing all of the property, lighting, landscaping, photometrics, cut sheets, etc. Russ noted a question raised ata recent Town | | Board meeting regarding this project and if they'll be applying for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) and ba Zachary said, no.
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Russ Mitchell asked for questions/comments from the public, hearing none he closed the Case. Al McMahon read: In the matter of the application of the Planning Board Case #2023-026 — Equipment Share — SEC Dey Road and Edgecomb Drive — Special Permit, I move the adoption of a resolution using standard form #10 — SEQR, that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and the resolution shall constitute a negative resolution for the following reasons: It is keeping with the existing character of the area. Seconded by Jim Palumbo.
Motion Carried 7-0
Al McMahon read: In the matter of the application of the Planning Board Case #2023-026 — Equipment Share — SEC Dey Road and Edgecomb Drive — Special Permit, I move the adoption of a resolution using
standard form #70 — Special Permit, granted based on a map by Bowman Consulting Group, sheet 1.0 noted: concept plan. Seconded by Jim Palumbo.
Motion Carried 7-0
*#* Case #2022-008 — Chick-fil-A, Inc. (3) — 3920 Brewerton Road — Special Permit (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting). The applicant requested an adjournment.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Scott Soyster to adjourn Case #2022-008 — Chick-fil-A, Inc.
— 3920 Brewerton Road — Special Permit to July 26, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
meeting). The applicant requested an adjournment.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Scott Soyster to adjourn Case #2022-009 — 3920 Brewerton
Road — Site Plan to July 26, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
previous meetings). The applicant requested an adjournment.
A motion was made by Al McMahon seconded by Jim Palumbo to adjourn Case #2023-001 —B & C Storage
— 4600 Weller Canning Street — Site Plan to July 26, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
*# Case #2023-007 — Onondaga Physical Therapy Parking Lot Expansion/Lauris Rigdon (3) — 8390- 8392 Oswego Road — Amended Site Plan (Adjourned from 3 previous meetings). The applicant requested an
adjournment.
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A motion was made by Jim Palumbo seconded by Scott Soyster to adjourn Case #2023-007 -Onondaga
Physical Therapy Parking Lot Expansion/Lauris Rigdon - 8390-8392 Oswego Road — Amended Site Plan to July 12, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
Road — Zone Change Referral (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting), The applicant requested an
adjournment.
A motion was made by Scott Soyster seconded by Jim Palumbo to adjourn Case #2023-009 — Tidal Wave
Auto Spa/Norwood Holding, LLC — 5004, 5008 & 5014 West Taft Road — Zone Change Referral to July 26,
2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
(Adjourned from 2 previous meetings). The applicant requested an adjournment.
A motion was made by Michelle Borton seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn Case #2023-018 — Quattro
Development, LLC/Take 5 Oil Change — 7423 Oswego Road — Site Plan to July 12, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
Closed Hearings — (Board/Applicant only):
White Pine Commerce Park — Zone Change Referral.
Russ Mitchell read the following statement as prepared by and on behalf of the Planning Board:
In the matter of the application of the Planning Board Case #2023-016 for the referral of a zone change for the White Pines Commerce Park, the Planning Board puts forth the following comments: That the Town Board be encouraged to be confident that a clear process is put in place to address future cumulative impacts to roads, public utilities and any development pressures associated with the rapid growth that this change would facilitate. This includes how these impacts will be studied, funded, designed, and constructed in a timely manner. Although many of these impacts cannot be accurately anticipated until later in the project timeline, the Town Board members need to be sure that they can protect the Town’s interests so that growth happens intentionally and the residents can benefit from this opportunity being presented.
Such considerations/suggestions are (but not limited to) the following:
1, Widen Verplank Road from 481 east to Caughdenoy Road by the end of 2024. 2. Widen Verplank Road west to Route 57 to a future date. i.e. end of 2025.
3, Onondaga County to give Rivers Pointe and Harke Farms Developments access to Verplank Road by the end of 2025.
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Russ Mitchell asked for questions/comments from the public, hearing none he closed the Case.
Al McMahon read: In the matter of the application of the Planning Board Case #2023-026 ~ Equipment Share —- SEC Dey Road and Edgecomb Drive — Special Permit, I move the adoption of a resolution using standard form #10 — SEQR, that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and the resolution shall constitute a negative resolution for the following reasons: It is keeping with the existing character of the area. Seconded by Jim Palumbo.
Motion Carried 7-0
Al McMahon read: In the matter of the application of the Planning Board Case #2023-026 — Equipment Share — SEC Dey Road and Edgecomb Drive — Special Permit, I move the adoption of a resolution using
standard form #70 — Special Permit, granted based on a map by Bowman Consulting Group, sheet 1.0 noted: concept plan. Seconded by Jim Palumbo,
Motion Carried 7-0
previous meeting). The applicant requested an adjournment.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Scott Soyster to adjourn Case #2022-008 — Chick-fil-A, Inc.
— 3920 Brewerton Road ~ Special Permit to July 26, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
meeting). The applicant requested an adjournment. .
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Scott Soyster to adjourn Case #2022-009 — 3920 Brewerton
Road — Site Plan to July 26, 2023. oo ;
Motion Carried 7-0
+*Case #2023-001 —B & C Storage (3) — 4600 Weller Canning Street — Site Plan (Adjourned from 3 previous meetings). The applicant requested an adjournment. ;
A motion was made by Al McMahon seconded by Jim Palumbo to adjourn Case #2023-001 —B & C Storage
— 4600 Weller Canning Street — Site Plan to July 26, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
*#Case #2023-007 — Onondaga Physical Therapy Parking Lot Expansion/Lauris Rigdon (3) — 8390- 8392 Oswego Road — Amended Site Plan (Adjourned from 3 previous meetings). The applicant requested an adjournment.
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A motion was made by Jim Palumbo seconded by Scott Soyster to adjourn Case #2023-007 —Onondaga a
Physical Therapy Parking Lot Expansion/Lauris Rigdon - 8390-8392 Oswego Road ~ Amended Site Plan to July 12, 2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
Road — Zone Change Referral (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting), The applicant requested an
adjournment.
A motion was made by Scott Soyster seconded by Jim Palumbo to adjourn Case #2023-009 — Tidal Wave
Auto Spa/Norwood Holding, LLC ~ 5004, 5008 & 5014 West Taft Road ~ Zone Change Referral to July 26,
2023.
Motion Carried 7-0
(Adjourned from 2 previous meetings), The applicant requested an adjournment.
A motion was made by Michelle Borion seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn Case #2023-018 — Quattro
Development, LLC/Take 5 Oil Change — 7423 Oswego Road — Site Plan to July 12, 2023.
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Motion Carried 7-0 L
Closed Hearings — (Board/Applicant only):
White Pine Commerce Park — Zone Change Referral. :
Russ Mitchell read the following statement as prepared by and on behalf of the Planning Board:
In the matter of the application of the Planning Board Case #2023-016 for the referral of a zone change for the White Pines Commerce Park, the Planning Board puts forth the following comments: That the Town Board be encouraged to be confident that a clear process is put in place to address future cumulative impacts to roads, public utilities and any development pressures associated with the rapid growth that this change would facilitate. This includes how these impacts will be studied, funded, designed, and constructed in a timely manner. Although many of these impacts cannot be accurately anticipated until Jater in the project timeline, the Town Board members need to be sure that they can protect the Town’s interests so that growth happens intentionally and the residents can benefit from this opportunity being presented.
Such considerations/suggestions are (but not limited to) the following:
1, Widen Verplank Road from 481 east to Caughdenoy Road by the end of 2024.
2. Widen Verplank Road west to Route 57 to a future date. i.e. end of 2025. 3. Onondaga County to give Rivers Pointe and Harke Farms Developments access to Verplank Road by the end of 2025.
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5. Town of Clay to abandon Burnet Road and turn it over to Onondaga County near the end of
2023.
6. Commitment to pull demolition permits for all structures owned by OCIDA and remove all debris by end of 2023.
7. Allow the future Great Northern project to have ingress/egress access to Verlank Road by the end of 2025.
8. Assure adequate capacities of local emergency responder entities (i.e. police, fire department,
and medical responders, etc.) are currently available or are to be made capable as might be necessary to maintain potential needs for a large industrial zone.
Russ Mitchell polled the Board as follows regarding the Zone Change: - Hal Henty agrees with the statement as read by Russ and wants all the items taken care of and looked at for future growth for the Town; in favor.
- Scott Soyster agrees with the comments noting it is a clear statement; in favor. - Al McMahon agrees with the comments noting they are valid points; in favor. - Jim Palumbo is in favor of the zone change and believes the Town Board will look at the recommendations and feels Micron is great for the Town of Clay and greater Syracuse area. - Karen Guinup does not feel there is sufficient data as provided in the EAF and cannot give a : favorable recommendation.
i - Michelle Borton is in favor and recommends the Town Board meet and discuss the comments as presented. .
- Russ Mitchell noted being involved with Town of Clay Board(s) over 20 years and his advocacy in protecting the residents. He states Micron is the biggest project that’s come before any Board and County and this project will need due diligence. When it comes for Site Plan review the Planning Board will be diligent to ensure the best plan is set forth. Russ stated Amazon is a recent large project and it looks good and blends in well. The concern is the same for Micron, to be sure it blends in and especially with residents to the south of Route 31. Russ is in favor of the project and believes it is good for the Town. He will continue to advocate and protect the Town residents. Lastly, he stated the next step is to supply these comments and statement to the Town Board noting 6 in favor and 1 against.
Public Meeting to review the 2022-2023 Annual Report for the Town of Clay Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) as part of the Phase II Stormwater Regulations as promulgated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. ;
Ron DeTota, C&S Engineering, presented the 2022-2023 MS4 Annual Report and distributed copies to the Board Members. Ron explained what an MS-4 report is: A municipal separate storm sewer system and/or { . publicly-owned conveyance or system of conveyances (including but not limited to streets, ditches, catch _ basins, curbs, gutters, and storm drains) that is designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater and bo! the discharges to surface waters. He noted as stormwater flows over streets and other impervious surfaces, it sweeps up pollutants such as oils, chemicals, pathogens, and sediments. In separate sewer areas, this
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oy pollution is carried by stormwater and discharged directly into local waterways. This can have a negative [ impact on water quality and recreational uses. The Town of Clay is fortunate to have a Stormwater Coalition
and safety and outreach as well as education remains a priority. There were minor issues since COVID with these topics and education has been offered less, but he notes seeing a good turn-around and everyone at the Town of Clay involved with stormwater has received training, Ron stated all inspections this year have been good with construction lagging a bit. He believes we will see a lot more oversight and management of
existing facilities in the future. Ron stated there is good coordination with the Highway Department and
C&S with the Highway personnel doing a great job. Lastly, he indicated a copy of the MS-4 Report is
available on the Town of Clay’s website for review. Russ Mitchell said it was good to work with C&S Engineering and thanked Ron for his work as the Planning Board representative from C&S.
Russ Mitchell asked for questions/comments from the public. None received. Signs:
Design Shop Signs — Prom Central ~ 7421 Oswego Road - Zoned RC-1, Permit #53,556.
1 — Wall Sign - A 30 square foot, internally illuminated Led Wall Sign is proposed when 48 square feet is allowed. This sign will meet code.
A motion was made by Scott Soyster seconded by Al McMahon granting approval of Sign Permit #53,556 - _
Design Shop Signs ~ Prom Central ~ 7421 Oswego Road. a
Motion Carried 7-0
Signarama of Syracuse — JWD - JW Didado — 7822 Morgan Road — Zone I-1, Permit #53,580.
2 — Wall Signs — One 58.5 square foot internally illuminated Led Wall Sign is proposed when 274 square feet is allowed, and a second 58.5 square foot internally illuminated Led Wall Sign is proposed when 320
square feet is allowed. These signs will meet the code.
2 — Freestanding Signs — Two 16 square foot, internally illuminated Led freestanding signs are proposed
when 32 square feet is allowed. These signs were compared to the Site Plan, that is to scale, and will meet the code.
Russ Mitchell noted the address number is needs to be added on both signs.
A motion was made by Scott Soyster seconded by Jim Palumbo granting approval of Sign Permit #53,580 -
Signarama of Syracuse — JWD — JW Didado — 7822 Morgan Road.
Motion Carried 7-0
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Russ Mitchell asked if there were any further comments or questions, hearing none he adjourned the meeting.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Karen Guinup granting approval to adjourn the meeting at
8:07 p.m.
Motion Carried 7-0
The next meeting is slated for July 12, 2023
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Rios Planning Board Secretary
Town of Clay SEQRA Findings with Aerial Map
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Findings Statement Town of Clay, Onondaga County, NY
Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”’), codified at Article 8 of the New York Environmental Conservation Law (“ECL”), and its implementing regulations, promulgated at Part 617 of Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (“NYCRR”), which collectively contain the requirements for the SEQRA process, the Town of Clay (“Town”), as an involved agency, makes the following findings.
Date: July 17, 2023 Title of Action: White Pine Commerce Park
Applicant: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency
Syracuse, New York 13202
: Lead Agency: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - 335 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor Las Syracuse, New York 13202
Town Jurisdiction: Town of Clay Zoning Amendment — Zone Change Petition SEQRA Status: Type I Action
Review Type: Coordinated Review
Final EIS Filed: July 16, 2021
Description of the Proposed Action OCIDA owns multiple properties in the White Pine Commerce Park (the “Park”) (formerly the Clay Industrial Park) within the Town of Clay. The Park was created to support a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses with related office space, advanced state-of-the-art research, large-scale or small-scale manufacturing or assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing, and distribution facilities, all in a campus-like setting. To enhance the viability of large-scale developments, OCIDA has expanded the Park’s footprint and currently owns over 1,200 acres and 64 parcels within the Park.
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rg pollution is carried by stormwater and discharged directly into local waterways. This can have a negative | impact on water quality and recreational uses. The Town of Clay is fortunate to have a Stormwater Coalition : and safety and outreach as well as education remains a priority. There were minor issues since COVID with
these topics and education has been offered less, but he notes seeing a good turn-around and everyone at the
Town of Clay involved with stormwater has received training. Ron stated all inspections this year have been
good with construction lagging a bit. He believes we will see a lot more oversight and management of
existing facilities in the future. Ron stated there is good coordination with the Highway Department and
C&S with the Highway personnel doing a great job. Lastly, he indicated a copy of the MS-4 Report is available on the Town of Clay’s website for review. Russ Mitchell said it was good to work with C&S Engineering and thanked Ron for his work as the Planning Board representative from C&S.
Russ Mitchell asked for questions/comments from the public. None received. Signs:
Design Shop Signs — Prom Central — 7421 Oswego Road - Zoned RC-1, Permit #53,556,
1 — Wall Sign - A 30 square foot, internally illuminated Led Wall Sign is proposed when 48 square feet is allowed. This sign will meet code.
A motion was made by Scott Soyster seconded by Al McMahon granting approval of Sign Permit #53,556-
Design Shop Signs — Prom Central —- 7421 Oswego Road. a
Motion Carried 7-0
Signarama of Syracuse — JWD - JW Didado ~ 7822 Morgan Road — Zone I-1, Permit #53,580.
2 — Wall Signs — One 58.5 square foot internally illuminated Led Wall Sign is proposed when 274 square feet is allowed, and a second 58.5 square foot internally illuminated Led Wall Sign is proposed when 320 square feet is allowed. These signs will meet the code.
2 — Freestanding Signs - Two 16 square foot, internally illuminated Led freestanding signs are proposed
when 32 square feet is allowed. These signs were compared to the Site Plan, that is to scale, and will meet the code.
Russ Mitchell noted the address number is needs to be added on both signs.
A motion was made by Scott Soyster seconded by Jim Palumbo granting approval of Sign Permit #53,580 -
Signarama of Syracuse — JWD — JW Didado — 7822 Morgan Road.
Motion Carried 7-0
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. Regular Meeting Planning Board June 14, 2023 rm Russ Mitchell asked if there were any further comments or questions, hearing none he adjourned the meeting.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Karen Guinup granting approval to adjourn the meeting at
8:07 p.m.
Motion Carried 7-0
The next meeting is slated for July 12, 2023
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Rios Planning Board Secretary
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Town of Clay SEQRA Findings with Aerial Map
Om White Pine Commerce Park New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
Findings Statement Town of Clay, Onondaga County, NY
Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), codified at Article 8 of the New York Environmental Conservation Law (“ECL”), and its implementing regulations, promulgated at Part 617 of Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (“NYCRR”), which collectively contain the requirements for the SEQRA process, the Town of Clay (“Town”), as an involved agency, makes the following findings.
Date: July 17, 2023
Title of Action: White Pine Commerce Park
Applicant: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency
Syracuse, New York 13202
i 4 Lead Agency: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency i: 335 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor has Syracuse, New York 13202 Town Jurisdiction: Town of Clay Zoning Amendment — Zone Change Petition SEQRA Status: Type I Action Review Type: Coordinated Review Final EIS Filed: July 16, 2021
Description of the Proposed Action OCIDA owns multiple properties in the White Pine Commerce Park (the “Park”) (formerly the Clay Industrial Park) within the Town of Clay. The Park was created to support a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses with related office space, advanced state-of-the-art research, large-scale or small-scale manufacturing or assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing, and distribution facilities, all in a campus-like setting. To enhance the viability of large-scale developments, OCIDA has expanded the Park’s footprint and currently owns over 1,200 acres and 64 parcels within the Park.
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Of the 64 properties owned by OCIDA, 9 parcels are already zoned Industrial 2 (“I-2”) under the " Town of Clay Zoning Code (“Zoning Code”). The I-2 zoned parcels make up 339.41 acres, or over
one-quarter (28.7%) of the Park. The remaining parcels, approximately 861.58 acres, are zoned
Residential Agricultural District (“RA-100”) (53 parcels) and One Family Residential R-15 (‘R-
15”) (2 parcels).
The RA-100 and R-15 zones cannot support the goals and uses desired in the Park. The RA-100 and R-15 zones permit or specially permit, for example, single-family housing, schools, religious institutions, community centers, cemeteries, commercial greenhouses or nurseries, farms, veterinary facilities, and outdoor recreational facilities. To ensure the Park achieves its purpose, the underlying zoning of OCIDA’s properties within the Park must be changed. OCIDA therefore requested a zone change with respect to multiple parcels within the Park owned by OCIDA.
For the purposes of SEQRA, the Proposed Action would consist of: (1) rezoning 53 OCIDA owned parcels zoned RA-100 to I-2; and (2) rezoning 2 OCIDA owned parcels zoned R-15 within the Park. The Proposed Action does not include any specific development proposal. Specific proposals to develop the Park will be further evaluated under SEQRA as detailed in the Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“FSGEIS”), dated July 16, 2021, such that any proposal that exceeds the conditions and thresholds identified and studied in the FSGEIS will be required to undergo further environmental review under SEQRA. These findings and adoption of the zone change are therefore no less protective of the environment.
Location of the Proposed Project a The Park is located in the northeastern comer of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy i i Road in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County. The Park is approximately 7 miles north of the City of Syracuse.
The Park is located in the eastern portion of the Town of Clay, adjacent to the Town of Clay/Town of Cicero boundary. The area surrounding the Park is sparsely populated with relatively low- density residential development mostly along Caughdenoy Road and Verplank Road west of the Park. I-81 is located a little more than one mile to the east of the Park.
The table below identifies the specific parcels owned by OCIDA that are to be rezoned. The Map ID column relates to the identification number in the image enclosed as attachment 1.
Map ID | Tax Parcel # Address Acreage | Zoning 1 046.-02-01.0 | 8700 Caughdenoy Road 25.62 1-2 2 046.-02-02.1 | Caughdenoy Road 21.63 J-2 3 046.-02-02.2 | 8676 Caughdenoy Road 3.17 1-2 4 046.-02-03.1 | 8632 Caughdenoy Road 49.44 J-2 5 046.-02-04.0 | State Route 31 18.06 12 6 046.-02-05.1 | 5181 State Route 31 3.70 1-2 7 046.-02-05.2_| 5171 State Route 31 37.27 12
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ud 8 | 048.-01-01.0 | 8720 Caughdenoy Road 99.24 1-2 9 048.-01-02.2 | Caughdenoy Road 88.15 1-2 12 048.-01-21.0 | Burnet Road 35.65 | RA-100 13 048.-01-22.0 | Burnet Road 26.24 | RA-100 14 048.-01-23.1 | 8739 Burnet Road 198.33 | RA-100 16 048.-01-23.3 | 8751 Burnet Road 0.93 RA-100 19 049.-01-03.0 | Burnet Road 33.36 | RA-100 20 049.-01-04.0 | 8722 Burnet Road 0.77 RA-100 21 049.-01-05.0 | 8718 Burnet Road 1.04 RA-100 22 049.-01-06.0 | 8710 Burnet Road 0.73 RA-100 23 049.-01-08.1 | 8694 Burnet Road 5.44 RA-100 24 049.-01-09.1 | 8688 Burnet Road 17.38 | RA-100 25 049.-01-10.1 | 8668 Burnet Road 7.58 RA-100 26 049.-01-11.0 | 8664 Burnet Road 0.46 |-RA-100 27 049.-01-12.2 | Burnet Road 36.97 | RA-100 30 049.-01-13.0 | Burnet Road 64.28 | RA-100 31 049.-01-14.0 | 8594 Burnet Road 0.85 RA-100 32 049.-01-15.0 | 8631 Burnet Road 0.30 RA-100 . 33 049.-01-16.0 | 8635 Burnet Road 0.30 RA-100 34 __ | 049.-01-17.0 | 8647 Bumet Road 0.30 RA-100 35 049.-01-18.4 | 8653 Burnet Road 43.34 | RA-100 36 049.-01-19.1 | 8699 Bumet Road 45.33 | RA-100 37 049.-01-19.2 | 8677 Burnet Road 4.86 RA-100 38 050.-01-01.0 | State Route 31 9.95 RA-100 39 050.-01-02.1 | 5267 State Route 31 64.65 | RA-100 40 050.-01-03.1 | State Route 31 5.27 RA-100 41 050.-01-04.1 | 8543 Burnet Road 52.73 | RA-100 42 050.-01-04.2 | 8531 Burnet Road 0.46 RA-100 43 050.-01-04.3 | 8549 Burnet Road 3.00 RA-100 44 050.-01-04.4 | 8617 Burnet Road 2.39 RA-100 45 050.-01-05.0 | 8623 Burnet Road 0.62 RA-100 46 050.-01-06.0 | 8574 Burnet Road 0.79 RA-100 47 050.-01-07.1 | 8558 Burnet Road 7.77 RA-100 48 050.-01-07.2 | Burnet Road 66.80 | RA-100 49 050.-01-08.1 | 8546 Burnet Road 0.66 RA-100 50 050.-01-08.2 | 8526 Burnet Road 0.53 RA-100 51 050.-01-09.0 | 8536 Burnet Road 0.53 RA-100 52 050.-01-10.0 | 8516 Burnet Road 0.82 RA-100
53 050.-01-11.1 | 8512 Burnet Road 0.77 RA-100 54 050.-01-12.1 | 8508 Burnet Road 0.73 RA-100 55 050.-01-13.2_| Burnet Road 8.45 RA-100 56 050.-01-13.3 | 8502 Burnet Road 1.15 RA-100 59 051.-01-05.1 | State Route 31 44.27 | RA-100 60 051.-01-05.4 | 5397 Burnet Road 3.43. | RA-100 61 051.-01-10.9 | 8447 Burnet Road 5.50 RA-100 62 051.-01-10.6 | 8501 Burnet Road 5.05 RA-100 63 051.-01-10.7 | Burnet Road 6.00 RA-100 64 051.-01-10.8 | Burnet Road 5.00 RA-100 65 051.-01-12.0 | 8419 Burnet Road 1.14 RA-100 66 051.-01-13.1 | 8424 Burnet Road LL RA-100 67 051.-01-13.2 | 5363 State Route 31 0.97 RA-100 68 051.-01-13.3 | 5367 State Route 31 5.30 RA-100 69 051.-01-14.1 | Burnet Road ; 25.85 R-15
70 051.-01-14.2 | 8450 Burnet Road 0.79 R-15
71 064.-01-06.3 | Caughdenoy Road 1.32 RA-100 72 064.-01-08.0 | 5117 State Route 31 1.05 RA-100 73 051.-01-10.1 | State Route 31 2.29 RA-100
Description of the Proposed Project
According to the information contained within FSGEIS, which incorporates the Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“DSGEIS”) and all of its appendices by reference, the Proposed Project would expand the Park.
The Park has many important attributes that make it particularly well suited to large-scale industrial use. The contemplated development of the Park, as evaluated in the FSGEIS, contemplates OCIDA’s focus on developing the expanded Park with a tenant or tenants in the semiconductor industry.
Specific future project development is anticipated to include site infrastructure consisting of internal roads, drainage culverts, waterlines, sewer and wastewater systems, electric, natural gas, stormwater management systems, lighting, landscaped areas, earthen berms and areas maintained as undeveloped natural buffers.
State Environmental Quality Review Process
On or about December 10, 2020, the Town received a letter from OCIDA seeking lead agency status for a coordinated review to be undertaken pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and implementing regulations set
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prior environmental review and Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for the Park. The Town agreed that OCIDA was the proper lead agency and did not object to its request to serve as lead agency.
In accordance with the requirements of SEQRA, codified at Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law (“ECL”), and its implementing regulations, Title 6, New York Code Rules and Regulations Part 617, OCIDA, acting as lead agency, conducted a coordinated environmental review of the Proposed Project.
The Proposed Project was classified as a Type I action and also required the preparation of an EIS to assess potential significant adverse environmental impacts and to identify possible mitigation and/or alternatives to avoid or minimize those potential impacts.
On May 6, 2021, OCIDA, as lead agency, issued a Notice of Completion of the Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement and a Notice of Public Hearing. A public hearing was held on May 24, 2021 and comments on the DSGEIS were accepted by OCIDA until June 11, 2021. A total of 74 comments were received from the general public, some of which were duplicates, from a total of 64 commenters. In addition, two state agencies submitted comments. ~
Following issuance and public comment on the Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement, a Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement was issued by OCIDA ir on July 16, 2021.
a | OCIDA, as lead agency, issued its Findings Statement, which included the following Certification to Approve/Fund/Undertake:
“Having considered the Draft and Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement, and having considered the preceding written facts and conclusions relied on to meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617.11, this Statement of Findings that:
2. Consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations from among the reasonable alternatives available, the action is the one that avoids or minimizes adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and that adverse impacts will be avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating as conditions to the decision those mitigation measures that were identified as practicable; and 3. The project is not located in a coastal or inland waterway area subject to Article 42 of the Executive Law of the policies set forth in 19 NYCRR § 600.5, regarding coastal areas or inland waterways.”
The above certification was signed on July 27, 2021 by Mr. Robert M. Petrovich, Executive _ Director, Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, thus concluding the EIS process.
The Town, as an involved agency, relied on the identification and evaluation of the potential “a impacts, avoidance and minimization measures, and alternatives in the FSGEIS, which are i summarized below, to make a final decision to undertake the Proposed Action.
Facts and Conclusions in the FSGEIS Relied Upon to Support These Findings Purpose and Need for the Proposed Project
The Project purpose is to expand the Park to enable OCIDA to market the Park to a larger, more diverse mix of potential industrial and commercial developers by making the Project site more attractive to a broader scope of industries, particularly the semiconductor industry, bringing high tech and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. The Proposed Action would facilitate development of the Park as described in the FSGEIS, bringing the vision to reality and creating numerous benefits for the Town in the form of capstone developments that are regional destinations, increased tax revenue, and additional economic growth. High-tech advanced manufacturing holds the promise of transforming the Onondaga County economy through new high paying jobs, significant financial investment and increased economic activity:
e The Park is expected to create thousands of construction jobs as well as permanent jobs should a semiconductor manufacturer chose this location. Luther Forest Technology Campus’s experience, outside Albany, with its GlobalFoundries facility, is revelatory. ; In Saratoga County, the number of people employed between 2011 and 2021 increased P | 3.47%, while in Onondaga County the rate stayed flat. i |
e New jobs are expected to be high-paying, with the average salary for permanent positions to be approximately $100,000+ annually.
e Bringing high-tech industry to the Park and Onondaga County is expected to generate a significant investment at the Park which will spark added investment in a variety of other companies and organizations in the area providing opportunities for students currently in the area or looking to move into Onondaga County.
e The investment in the Park will create a robust supply chain of companies that will service a high-tech advanced manufacturing organization. e A reduction in poverty is anticipated from development of the Park. Looking at the Luther Forest Technology Campus’s experience, between 2013 and 2019, the number of SNAP Benefits recipients in Saratoga County decreased at a rate (-4.03%), significantly greater than what was seen in Onondaga County (-1.73%).
e Development of the Park is anticipated to be an opportunity for all members of the community. Secondary benefits could include increased restaurant patronage, increased attendance at concerts and events, fully supported civic and cultural organizations, additional concerts or shows and a buzz typically associated with high-
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tech hubs. Other growing cities have seen these types of projects positively impact their lifestyle environment.
Semiconductor manufacturers have proven stable and sustainable in other locations in upstate New York including Cree in Marcy, NY and GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY. GlobalFoundries has invested $15 billion in upstate New York development in the last decade and recently announced they are relocating their headquarters from California
to Malta, New York and also investing $1 billion dollars to build a second semi- conductor fabrication plant in Malta.
Furthermore, development of the Park will bolster chip manufacturing in the United States and further national security. Chips are an essential part of everything that we do in the modern era. As technology has advanced, semiconductor chips have spread from computers and cars to toothbrushes and tumble dryers. Today, demand for chips is continuing to outstrip supply and there is a severe global chip shortage. The need and demand for chips, particularly in the United States, are extremely strong and are only expected to increase overtime.
In 2020, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (a/k/a the CHIPS for America Act) was signed into law, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would invest tens of billions of dollars in semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research initiatives over
the next 5-10 years to strengthen and sustain American leadership in chip technology, which is essential to our country’s economy and national security. . Thereafter, on February 24, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14017, directing a whole government approach to assessing vulnerabilities in, and strengthening the resilience of, critical supply chains, including the supply of chips. And, on June 8, 2021, the U.S. Senate adopted a major piece of legislation, known as the “U.S. Innovation and Competition Act,” that would direct $52 billion in emergency spending toward. domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing in furtherance of its goal to incentivize U.S. manufacturing of the chips, which currently are primarily
produced overseas. The Biden Administration views the current chip shortages plaguing the global economy as a national security issue.
Land
The Park’s footprint consists primarily of undeveloped land. To the extent development exists, it is limited to residential, commercial, and public utility uses and structures (ic., electric
transmission lines, telecommunications towers) scattered along NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road.
The Park contains multiple zoning designations, not all of which are compatible with the intended future use of the Park. Approximately 1,250+ acres, 346+ acres are already zoned as Industrial 2 (1-2) (9 parcels), 856+ acres are zoned Residential Agricultural (RA-100) (53 parcels), and 36+ acres are zoned One Family Residential (R-15) (2 parcels), Burnet Road comprises the remaining 12+ acres that make up the expanded Park. Approximately 850+ acres of land located on Caughdenoy Road west and north of the Park is zoned 1-2, with additional parcels zoned RA-100. The parcels directly south of the Park along NYS Route 31 are zoned Highway Commercial (HC-
1) and RA-100. The parcel located adjacent to the southeastern comer of the Park is zoned Planned rm Development District (“PDD”). The expanded Park’s eastern property line is the boundary : between the Towns of Clay and Cicero.
While approximately one-quarter of the Park is zoned 1-2, that amount of land has not been sufficient to market the Park to the semiconductor industry because it does not provide enough _ land to warrant the significant investment needed for a multi-fab semiconductor facility. Future development of the Park must comply with the specific use, performance, and design requirements for that district. Additionally, the potential future development of the Park will be subject to site plan review and approval by the Town of Clay Planning Board, which may require alterations of the plan and impose specific design or other conditions associated with such development to ensure compliance with the Zoning Code. Visual buffering (¢.g., retention of existing trees in certain areas), building and site design features, and other specific Project-related issues will be reviewed and coordinated as part of any future development to avoid and/or minimize potential adverse impacts to nearby properties.
The Town finds that the relevant potential land impacts associated with the proposed zone change have been identified and that those impacts have been avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable. .
Water Resources The Park is relatively flat to gently sloping. Groundwater is expected to flow northward, based rl upon regional topography and surface water drainage, which is consistent with the Park as it is i ;
proposed in the 2013 FGEIS and 2013 Findings Statement.
The expatided Park is not situated within a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer, although the proposed utility and sewer line routes are partially situated within unconsolidated, confined aquifers. The proposed road improvement is also located within this sand and gravel aquifer. The Park includes several classified streams, including Youngs Creek and several of its tributaries. The proposed gas line connection crosses Shaver Creek and two of its tributaries. The proposed roadway improvements are not expected to comprise of any stream crossings.
There are no Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) mapped floodplains or Special Flood Hazard Areas within the Park or within the proposed gas line route. The site lies entirely within FEMA flood zone X, which is an area of minimal flood hazard. The preferred sewer line route, however, does have the potential to fall within a mapped FEMA floodplain. Some of the roadway improvements also have the potential to fall within a mapped FEMA floodplain.
Although the Town of Clay and the Town of Cicero are both designated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (“MS4”), the site is not located within either of the designated MS4 boundaries. The MS4 boundaries, however, are immediately south and east of the site. As part of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“SPDES”) Construction General Permit and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (“SWPPP”), which is an anticipated requirement of Park development, | :
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a MS4 SWPPP Acceptance Form from the Town of Clay and/or Town of Cicero may be required, depending on the off-site locations of the stormwater discharges. Construction and operational activities at the Park are not expected to have any significant impact to either groundwater and surface water quantity or quality. Furthermore, standard best engineering practices will be employed to minimize any changes to existing topography and vegetative cover which will minimize any related impacts to surface drainage and water quality. Moreover, future development of the Park will be required to comply with all applicable rules and regulations, including permitting requirements, for potential impacts to water resources.
The Town has taken a hard look at the potential water resource impacts from the proposed zone change and finds that they have been avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
Ecological Resources
The Project site includes a number of state and federal wetlands. Field reconnaissance, and if necessary, delineation, based on a conceptual plan for a specific development, will confirm the regulated status of wetland areas potentially impacted, if any.
Land cover types within the expanded Park are mostly consistent with the smaller footprint. Based on review of the National Land Cover Database (“NLCD”) Land Cover data, more than three- fourths of the expanded Park is made up of upland cover types. These communities represent approximately 1,003 acres, which is approximately 80% of the expanded footprint. There are no critical environmental areas or significant natural communities within or in the vicinity of the project area.
Based on the wildlife species previously observed on the site, potential development at the expanded Park has potential to affect common wildlife species and their associated habitats, although no substantial critical habitat loss is anticipated.
United State Fish and Wildlife Services (“USFWS”) and New York State Department of Environmental Convsevation (“NYSDEC”) New York Natural Heritage Program (“NYNHP”) identified the following federal-and state-listed threatened and endangered species as having the potential to be impacted by the Project: Sedge wren; Easter massasauga; and Indiana bat. However, based on the available resources reviewed, there are no threatened and endangered animal species identified by the NYSDEC/NYNHP and USFWS known to inhabit or frequent the Project site. Further confirmation of the absence of these species and habitat at the park would be determined through site reconnaissance once a specific development for the Park is proposed.
Ecological resources, such as wetlands and wildlife habitat would be avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable through careful site planning and design. Mitigation is not anticipated if wetland areas are avoided. If a specific development design cannot entirely avoid regulated wetland areas, mitigation will be addressed at that time.
Future site development activities, including utility line construction and roadway improvements, Qe however, will be monitored for any occurrence of the identified potential threatened, endangered, | : or species of special concern to ensure that construction activities will avoid any direct harm to : these listed species. Additional coordination with NYSDEC will also be made prior to the commencement of development activities for concurrence and further guidance, as wildlife/habitat
survey(s) may be required (i.c., a grassland breeding bird survey).
The Town has taken a hard look at the potential impacts to ecological resources to the maximum extent practicable associated with the proposed zone change and finds that the proposed mitigation measures will avoid, minimize and mitigate such impacts.
Air Resources and Odor ,
Air emissions resulting from potential development of the proposed expanded Park may be associated with mobile and stationary sources, including transportation vehicles and manufacturing processes, respectively. Potential sources of emissions may be related to manufacturing support systems, heating and cooling, storage tanks, wastewater treatment, and site utilities such as boilers, chillers and back-up generators. All future industrial development will be subject to applicable air emission permitting under NYSDEC. Such an application will be required to be submitted to NYSDEC who will, in tum, review the application in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, and impose
appropriate permit conditions. NYSDEC will also undertake a review of the potential ery development’s greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions under the Climate Leadership and Community : | Protection Act (“CLCPA”). Facilities locating within the Park will have to meet air emission permit Lo
requirements designed to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”) and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements. NYSDEC will impose, as appropriate, permit conditions to implement emission contro] equipment and other operating parameter and conditions, which any prospective tenant will be required to abide by. In addition to the permitting requirements, mitigation for air pollutant emissions include material handling protocols and industrial good housekeeping practices. OCIDA will also take a proactive approach to addressing sustainability, climate change and seek to reduce GHG emissions.
Odors can result from emission of organic and inorganic compounds. Similar to the mitigation proposed for air impacts, odors will be minimized via the use of a variety of controls to reduce the concentration of pollutant emissions.
With respect to mobile emissions, road and intersection improvements adjacent to the Project site will provide for smoother traffic flow and reduced delays along access roads to the Park. Movement of goods and materials for use by rail will help reduce the amount of truck traffic to and from the Project site. Combined these efforts are expected to generally reduce air emissions associated with potential future development of the Park, including GHG emissions.
Construction-related air quality impacts will be temporary, and mitigation will be implemented to control fugitive dust problems by sweeping and wetting down road surfaces and laydown areas used by haul vehicles. In addition, existing vegetative buffer areas will be maintained to the greatest extent practicable on-site to reduce wind-blown dust. Maintaining vegetated buffer areas
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and re-vegetating disturbed areas as soon as practicable along the periphery of the Park and internally alongside wetlands and other surface features will help control stormwater rmoff and fugitive dust from moving off-site. Erosion and sediment control practices for sediment and dust will be implemented on-site and along utility routes being utilized for the installation of utilities.
The Town finds that the relevant potential air and odor impacts for the proposed zone change have
been identified and that such impacts have been avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
Visual & Aesthetic Resources
The Park is presently undeveloped and generally consists of a mix of large upland areas of open field (former agricultural land), shrub and woodland areas interspersed with wet areas. Topography in the area is generally flat to gently sloping. In general, the predominance of vegetation surrounding the site and the relative lack of development contributes to the area’s rural character.
National Grid’s Clay electrical substation west of the OCIDA site and the transmission towers and high voltage power lines that spread outward from the substation into and across the northem one- third of the site are dominant elements in the local visual environment. The existing CSX rail line also contributes to the somewhat industrial nature of the area. A cell tower located north of NYS
Route 31 near the Park’s southeastern corner as seen above also influences local views near the site.
The relative lack of significant development in the immediate vicinity of the Park, especially views from NYS Route 31 and points east, west, and south of the Route 31 corridor creates the sense of arural area both during daytime and nighttime periods. Nighttime lighting is generated by existing
_ residential and small businesses as well as by vehicular traffic on local roads. The area does not
possess the more suburban characteristics of developed areas located one-half mile or more to the east, west, and south where residential and commercial development has been occurring in recent years.
Distant views of the Park are very limited due to existing stands of woodland and shrub vegetation. The area lacks elevated viewpoints from which the Project can be seén. Most views are therefore highly localized and in general well within one to two miles or less from areas surrounding the . Project site. Views of the Park are most significant from Caughdenoy Road and to the east across open fields and farmlands and former farmlands along Burnet Road. A total of 52 sensitive receptor
locations were identified that could potentially be impacted by future development of the Park.
Sites determined to have partial or open views to the site will be further assessed once there is a specific development proposal and site development plans are advanced. The developers will work with the county and local agencies during the site development process to identify the best strategies to mitigate any potential visual impacts from the proposed development. Each site will be individually reviewed based upon the site development plans to determine the type and extent
of the visual impacts, and to reach consensus on the most appropriate site-specific methods of mitigating those impacts.
Best management practices implemented during design and construction of the Park will mitigate several visual impacts that could occur with potential industrial development of the Park. With respect to lighting, the Project site is predominantly undeveloped, therefore, there is very little light being generated from the site. Light generating sources in the area consist primarily of residences and the cell tower located onsite along NYS Route 31 which has two red warning lights mounted approximately at the mid-point of the tower.
Any facilities potentially established in the Park will require exterior lighting in the form of roadway, parking lot, and building exterior lighting, to provide adequate safety and security for the employees and visitors to the site. The goal of the site lighting plans will be to provide the necessary light levels for safety and security onsite, while avoiding or minimizing glare, reducing light trespass, and reducing skyglow. Various mitigation measures, including the use Dark Sky friendly lighting fixtures, implementation of Iluminating Engineering Society (“IES”) Recommended Practices for lighting of exterior environments (RP-33-99) and for parking lots (RP-20), directing light downward using techniques such as cutoff fixtures and shielding as well as compliance with highway lighting manuals will be implemented as appropriate.
The Town finds that the relevant potential aesthetic impacts associated with the proposed zone change have been identified and that such impacts have been avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
Cultural & Archeological Resources A Phase I Archaeological Survey Report was conducted for the 340+ acre Park footprint in 2014 which resulted in a “No Effect” finding on historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. In 2021, NYSDEC provided that the statewide inventory of archaeological resources records, maintained by the New York State Museum and the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the expanded Park is not located within a previously designated archeological sensitive area.
Per the New York State Cultural Resource Information System (“NYS CRIS”), 13 previously identified above-ground historic resources are located within the expanded Park area. Seventeen additional previously evaluated resources are located within the immediate vicinity of the expanded Park. Of the 30 previously identified resources, one resource bas been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by OPRHP, and 20 have been determined ineligible. The eligibility status of the remaining 9 resources is undetermined.
The proposed underground utility corridors are primarily located within existing rights-of-way and their construction is not likely to impact above-ground historic resources in the vicinity of the proposed routes.
According to NYS CRIS, the expanded Park is not located within an archaeologically sensitive zone. Small portions of the utility corridors map overlap with archaeologically sensitive zones near previously identified historic-period archaeological sites, but the utility corridors are primarily within previously disturbed areas and rights-of-way.
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Any future development of the Park will require consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office (“SHPO”). OCIDA will follow the recommendations of SHPO with regard to any further
evaluation of cultural and archeological resources within the expanded Park at the time there is a specific development proposal.
The Town finds that the potential impacts to cultural and archeological resources associated with
the zone change proposed have been avoided, minimized and mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
Transportation/Traffic
Operational Traffic: The impacted traffic area includes both the Town of Clay and Town of Cicero in New York.
The future development of the Park will add new vehicle trips to the adjacent road network, most notably along NYS Route 31 and adjacent sections of Caughdenoy Road. Traffic is also projected to increase from other developments occurring in the area and will change the existing levels of service (“LOS”) at certain intersections along NYS Route 31. In consultation with the NYSDOT, a traffic impact study (“TIS”) was prepared to evaluate the existing traffic conditions within and adjacent to the Proposed Project area, and to assess the potential transportation impacts to the highway system from expansion of the Park. Capacity analysis was performed as well as a crash analysis for three locations from the 2017-2019 High- crash Location list.
Overall, the transportation network with Development and Build improvements will operate better than existing conditions. With the proposed recommendations, the study area will maintain an acceptable Level of Service of D or better in design year 2024.
Based on the TIS recommendations, mitigation options were considered as well as crash reduction measures. Once there is a specific development proposal and a site plan is available, such that vehicle volumes and movements are more predictable, OCIDA will work with NYSDOT to confirm the exact nature and extent of potential operational and safety impacts associated with the development, evaluate NYSDOT’s recommendations and adopt final traffic improvement mitigation measures, .
Construction Traffic: Prior to site construction, including the installation and extension of utilities, a maintenance and protection of traffic plan will be prepared by the contractor(s) to maintain safe and adequate traffic flow in the construction areas. The contractor(s) will be required to consult with the appropriate State, County and local Town highway officials to identify construction routes and traffic safety procedures. The NYSDOT will be consulted, and permits will be obtained for work along any state routes, including NYS Route 31 and working within the State right-of-way. The Onondaga County Department of Transportation will be consulted, and permits will be obtained for work along any county routes, including Caughdenoy Road and within the County rights-of-way.
To minimize the disruption to traffic along affected roadways, it is anticipated that directional drilling under existing roads will be utilized to the maximum extent practicable in installing and/or extending utilities, including the proposed sewer force main. In addition, traffic control procedures will be implemented during construction consistent with State and local requirements. Mitigation measures will include, but not be limited to using flag persons, warning and directional signs, and temporary detours.
The Town finds that the relevant potential traffic impacts associated with the proposed zone change have been identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum. extent practicable.
Utilities and Community Services
The Proposed Project will increase demand for electric, natural gas, and water/sewer service; and require a connection between the Park to the Gas Regulator Station, installation of new gas mains, various utility improvements and potentially the need for industrial wastewater pre-treatment on- site. In addition, OCWEP previously commenced the design of the conveyance infrastructure to serve lands within the surrounding district and future development areas.
Existing electric, natural gas, and water utilities are located in the vicinity of the Park. The
estimates of the potential demands for electric, gas and water supplies, and estimates of sanitary
waste volumes necessary to attract to the proposed expanded Park are as follows:
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These capacities are adequate to accommodate high technology industries including, but not limited to, semiconductor and semiconductor manufacturing.
Temporary impacts will be mitigated through proper construction and best management practices. Disturbed areas will be re-graded and reseeded to pre-construction conditions. Wetland mapping shows that federal and state wetlands are potentially present in certain parts of the proposed routes of the utility improvements. Should field surveys verify regulated wetlands are present during the course of preparation for utility line construction, the proposed force mains and gas line will be installed through wetland areas using horizontal directional drilling (“HDD”) methods to avoid adverse impacts.
Community services in the vicinity of the Park include fire, police and emergency response, parks and recreation, schools and other community services such as places of worship.
Future tenants of the Park are expected to provide security and basic emergency preparedness programs for their own facilities. New York State and federal regulatory agencies, such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”), have specific requirements for managing hazardous materials which may be stored on site. Tenants will be required to adhere to
rm all such regulatory requirements. With the life safety, security and emergency response provisions i : required of future Park tenants, development of the expanded Park is not anticipated to create a _ burden on the provision of police, fire, and emergency services.
Development of the Park will not result in the loss of public open space. The extensive regional opportunities for outdoor recreation will easily accommodate the potential increase in population that is brought to the area by employment opportunities in the Park. Potential
development of the expanded Park is not anticipated to create adverse impacts on community parks and/or recreation facilities.
It is assumed that the future employment opportunities at the Park could bring up to 4,000 new households to the area. This increase in the student population is not anticipated to place an undue burden or create adverse impacts on local schools and educational services.
OCIDA intends to acquire the property on which the Upstate New York District Church of the Nazarene is located by negotiated purchase or pursuant to the EDPL and other applicable law. No other impacts to places of worship is anticipated.
The Town finds that the potential impacts to utilities and community services associated with the zone change will be avoided, minimized and mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
Effect on the Use and Conservation of Energy Resources
bo The expanded Project Site is capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial use
aa facilities located in a campus-like setting. The facilities will consume natural gas and electricity as a result of normal operations Commitment and indication of adequate capacity from National Grid to support the expanded White Pine Commerce Park with Natural Gas and Electric utility service was received. It is anticipated that approximately 25 acres of the site could be used fora potential electrical substation and gas regulator station to support the energy needs of the expanded project site. This space has potential to be a central energy facility intended for energy distribution to the campus facilities and buildings while minimizing the quantity of equipment needed and maximizing energy efficiency.
It is in the best interest of any industry locating at the expanded Park to be as energy efficient as possible to control operating costs as well as contribute to achievement of NYS initiatives and energy objectives. New facilities systems are expected to be designed to be highly energy efficient using the latest technologies in energy use and conservation which represent the most cost effective and responsible approach for the industry.
Buildings and uses designed for the expanded Park will be constructed utilizing equipment and systems in compliance with energy conservation and building code standards as set forth by New York State Construction Codes. Incentives are also available to industry within New York State with a clear intent to promote and reward the use of energy efficient systems and policies.
The Town finds that the relevant impacts to use and conservation of energy resources associated Pe with the zone change have been identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or | | mitigated to the maximum extent practicable. a
Noise
Receptors potentially sensitive to noise in the project area are generally single- and multi-family residential homes along Caughdenoy Road, NYS Route 31, Verplank Road, and surrounding roadways. Highly sensitive receptors such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and parklands do not exist near the Park, although two local parks are located to the west and southeast along NYS
Route 31.
Operation of the Park is not anticipated to increase sound levels above current daytime levels at surrounding property lines or sensitive receptors. Operation of the Park may increase sound levels above current nighttime levels at surrounding property lines or sensitive receptors by up to 4.4 decibels. Per NYSDEC guidance, sound level increases of this magnitude are considered “ynnoticed to tolerable,” and present the potential for adverse impacts only in cases of the most sensitive receptors. Temporary and intermittent construction activities at nearby receptor property lines has the potential to increase sound levels by more than 10 decibels. Various mitigation measures, including site layout, operations schedules, natural buffers, vegetative screening, earthen berms or engineered sound barriers and noise reduction mufflers for construction equipment, will be employed as appropriate to mitigate potential noise impacts. _
The Town finds that the relevant noise impacts associated with the zone change have been i | identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum. extent . practicable.
Human Health
Due to the anticipated construction and operations of the expanded Park, there could be activities that cause some degree of change to the physical aspects of the surrounding area, including the potential for increased traffic, air emissions and noise. These changes have the potential to cause small to moderate impacts to the human health of surrounding residents including the sensitive
receptors identified above.
Minimization and mitigation for temporary impacts during construction activities include restrictions on site access, hours of construction activity, delivery of equipment and materials to the site, measures to control dust from disturbed soil, best management practices for temporary fuel storage, and flagging/traffic control measures to protect all modes of travel within any construction area or public right-of-way.
During future operations, general impact minimization and mitigation measures will require that the future site tenants obtain all necessary local, state, and federal permits, demonstrating that they are developing and operating the site in accordance with all regulatory requirements and laws. Mitigation measures for potential impacts related to traffic, air quality and noise will include improvements in intersection designs, implementation of air emission control devices, compliance
i with air emission limits, and use of vegetative/earthen noise barriers between new facilities and : neighboring properties.
The Town finds that the relevant human health impacts associated with the zone change have been
identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable. :
Community Character
The Town of Clay is the largest suburban.town in Onondaga County. The Town has a diverse economic base, and industrial uses are scattered throughout the Town, including a developed industrial corridor between Henry Clay Boulevard and Morgan Road approximately 5 miles southwest of the Park. The character of the area immediately surrounding the Park remains
generally rural in contrast to the more developed areas of the Town of Clay and nearby Town of Cicero.
NYS Route 31 represents the primary east-west traffic corridor in the Town of Clay north of 1-481
and carries a high volume of traffic between, Clay and Cicero. Nearly all travel in the vicinity of
the project site is by personal vehicle. There is little public transit and pedestrian use along major
roadways, including NYS Route 31, and the area immediately surrounding the proposed expanded
Park lacks sidewalks or other pedestrian facilities (crosswalks, etc.) that would otherwise
encourage pedestrian use. While NYS Route 31 is a designated part of New York State Bike Route
_ 5, bicycling activity is not typical along the road or surrounding area. The CSX rail line that | : provides freight service crosses NYS Route 31 southwest of the Park.
aad Visually, the western portion of the expanded Park contains few structures or natural features of
any significance. The topography of the area is generally flat, which is typical of the Town of Clay and the northern portion of Onondaga County. Undeveloped areas contain mixed upland and
wetland vegetation including grasses, shrubs, and woodlands. The area of the expanded Park that
includes Burnet Road contains approximately three dozen residential properties that have been or
will be acquired by OCIDA through voluntary purchase agreements or pursuant to the EDPL to help establish the expanded Park footprint.
Electrical utilities, including the National Grid electrical substation located just west of the Park. NYPA and National Grid transmission lines as well as a telecommunications tower are prominent visual features in the area.
Existing development in the area surrounding the existing Park is either low density single-family suburban style housing or older style rural homes and former farmland. A few business and commercial uses exist along Caughdenoy Road and NYS Route 31 west and south of the Park. . With the exception of the area extending north of the Park for several miles that remains largely
rural and undeveloped or sparsely developed, surrounding areas in other directions become more densely developed farther away from the Park.
To avoid or minimize potential adverse impacts to the extent practicable, the potential future f 4 development of the expanded Park will occur subject to the design features, conditions, and : mitigation measures required by the Town of Clay Town and Planning Boards in accordance with
the requirements of the Zoning Code. OCIDA will work with the Town Board and/or Planning Board to identify specific issues or areas of concern and develop specific measures to address or alleviate such concems to ensure the objectives of the Project are achieved while also minimizing or mitigating development related impacts on the surrounding community.
Undeveloped portions of the Park will likely be maintained as wetlands, vegetated greenspace and integrated into stormwater management and other site design features. Additionally, greenspace would be used to meet setback requirements or other design thresholds that may be included in a site plan. Greenspace may also be incorporated in the tenant facility design/layouts to serve aesthetic purposes, establishing a campus-like setting for tenant employees and visitors.
The Town finds that the potential impacts to community character associated with the zone change have been identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable, subject to the Town’s review of any project specific application concerning the future use and development of the expanded-Park.
Solid Waste Management As a result of the proposed Park expansion, there is a potential for increased generation of solid and hazardous wastes. The impact will not be significant in terms of total service area and capacity. It is anticipated that local haulers will provide adequate services to the Park, as is currently being provided to other businesses and industrial users in the County.
Management and disposal of solid waste will be consistent with the goals established by the - Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (“OCRRA”) in its September 2016 Solid Waste 7 ‘ Management Plan Update. It is anticipated that a Project site developer will institute measures to reduce solid waste generation, reuse materials (where possible), and institute recycling measures. These “best-management” practices are cost-effective alternatives to off-site
disposal.
Transportation and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste will be coordinated with a licensed solid waste hauling firm. Future development and operations within the Park will be required to comply with Chapter 194 of the Town’s Solid Waste Code. ; Various types of hazardous waste may be produced as a result of the potential manufacturing activities that could take place at the expanded site. It is possible that up to approximately 60,000 tons of hazardous waste could be generated per year. Hazardous waste that is generated, treated, and stored will be controlled by permits and regulations administered by NYSDEC and USEPA, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). Off-site disposal of hazardous “waste would be coordinated with a licensed hazardous waste hauler and one or more permitted
treatment/disposal facilities.
Generation of waste products has the potential to create a small to moderate impact if not handled properly and in accordance with State and Federal regulations. However, any such impacts will be mitigated through the use of engineering controls, staff training, best-
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management practices, and regulatory compliance with State/Federal permits, laws and regulations will be instituted.
The Town finds that the relevant solid waste management impacts associated with the zone
change have been identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable.
Topography, Geology, & Soils The topography of the Project Site is relatively flat to gently sloping, with site elevations ranging from about 380 to 430 feet above mean sea level (“ams1”). Highest elevations are in the southern portion of the site near NYS Route 31 and the lowest elevations occur in the north part of the site. The site drains to the north towards Youngs Creek, which is a tributary to the Oneida River. Elevation at the expanded Park is most variable along a small ridge located in the central portion of the site. This feature is located approximately 2,000 feet north of NYS Route 31 and generally
runs parallel to the road for approximately 3,000 feet. Any potential impacts to topography of the proposed expanded Park would be relatively minor.
The surficial deposits in the vicinity of the expanded site consist primarily of lacustrine silis and clays deposited in former glacial lakes. These are generally fine-grained and laminated soils. Bedrock beneath the site is mapped as dolostone/limestone, belonging to the Lockport Group. No bedrock outcrops have been noted on the project site. There are no mineral resource extraction
areas (gravel pits, mines, quarries, oil/gas wells, etc.) present on the expanded site and the area is
seismically stable. Site development will not affect any geologic resources since there are no
unique geologic features at the expanded site or in the immediate vicinity. Shallow bedrock is
present in some portions of the site. If blasting is used during construction, a blasting plan will be
required. ‘
Similar to the Park as evaluated in the 2013 Findings Statement and 2013 FGEIS, the expanded site contains a variety of soils. Based on the physical features of the expanded site, the most likely area for development is west of Burnet Road. In this area, the amount of hydric soils (Cd, Fl, and Pb) is approximately 18.7 acres. Hydric soils are characterized by poor drainage. Portions of the expanded site were used for farming in the past. About 40% of the Park soils are considered prime farmland and 9.7% of soils are farmland of statewide importance. Although agriculturally viable soils exist on the site, actual agricultural activity is limited. Most of the expanded site is currently vacant woodlands. Agricultural activities (primarily hayfields) are located at the northern end of Burnet Road. Some cultivated fields also exist in this area. No designated Agricultural Districts exist on the project site and the closest Agricultural District is approximately one-mile northwest. Although the property currently has only limited agricultural use, future development as a business park/manufacturing site will reduce the. availability of suitable agricultural soils. This will-result in a small, unavoidable impact. Mitigation for soils is anticipated to include the requirements of a SWPPP, stockpiling and reuse where practicable and feasible. . Offsite utility trench construction will require a NYSDEC SPDES permit for construction. This permit will require that erosion
control and site restoration measures be established to mitigate any potential impacts to soil.
The Town finds that the potential impacts to. topography, geology, and soils associated with the zone change have been identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated
to the maximum extent practicable.
Growth-Inducing Impacts
The Proposed Project is expected to have population and infrastructure-induced growth-inducing impacts.
Population Growth: Development of the expanded Park will result in some direct and secondary growth impacts to the surrounding community. Direct impacts will result from the development of the Park itself. Secondary impacts such as industrial-related support businesses or other commercial businesses being established near the Park are also possible. Direct impacts will include job creation both on a temporary basis during construction and long- term employment once buildings and ancillary facilities are completed and become operational.
Most job opportunities created during construction will be filled by the local labor pool. However, the generic development of the expanded Park studied in the FSGEIS estimated that development of the Park will bring approximately 4,000 full-time high paying jobs to Onondaga County. The potential exists for many of these new jobs to be filled by people that are not currently living within the Syracuse Metropolitan Area, meaning that there could be a proportional increase in the number of households as well as the need for new housing. m9
It is estimated that the North Syracuse Central School District enrollment would increase by i approximately 1.6%. This increase in school population is not anticipated to place an undue burden bo on local schools and educational facilities, mainly due to the recent decline in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area population and resulting decline in the student aged population.
Infrastructure-Induced Growth: The development of the expanded Park will necessitate the © construction of new infrastructure. The most important infrastructure improvements that are needed to support the proposed development include the traffic mitigation improvements, the installation of sewer force mains being designed to support the greater Oak Orchard District and a
gas line.
Utility connections on-site will not result in substantial growth-inducing impacts since its effects will be in support of on-site uses, but these new utilities could encourage some new growth along their conveyance routes. The availability of public sewer has the potential to foster additional development in this portion of the Town of Clay, which remains relatively undeveloped at the
present time. The ability to tap into the force mains is subject to State, County and Town of Clay
review and approvals.
Transportation improvements along the NYS Route 31 corridor could also accelerate and
accommodate increased development activity. Traffic improvements will be required along NYS Route 31 as development occurs. Traffic mitigation improvements proposed to support the
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expanded Park are not likely to induce further gtowth alone without other improvements along the corridor.
Development in the vicinity of the expanded Park could take several different forms at varying scales and densities depending on real estate market conditions and trends when new sewers come online. It is expected that future development in the vicinity of the Park will be in accordance with the Town of Clay Zoning Code and any related regulations or requirements in effect at the time.
‘The Town finds that the potential impacts from growth-inducing impacts associated with the zone change have been identified and that such impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable. Development of residential uses could also occur in the vicinity of the Park as the result of sewer availability. Residential uses, perhaps as new residential subdivisions along NYS Route 31 south and east of the Project site may occur in areas presently zoned as RA-100. All new development that occurs off-site will be subject to Town of Clay zoning requirements and site plan review. Such projects will also be subject to an environmental review under SEQRA conducted by the Town and/or other Involved Agencies at the time a specific project is proposed. Potential adverse environmental impacts will be identified, evaluated, and subject to project-specific mitigation measures on a case-by-case basis as part of the SEQRA review process.
Cumulative Impacts
It is anticipated that the expansion of the Park and future development of the Park for industrial semiconductor manufacturing will induce similar cumulative impacts and effects to the area. It remains possible that the expanded Park could be a catalyst to additional industrial and business development in this area, particularly the area to the west of the Park along Caughdenoy Road that is already zoned for industrial uses (1-2). The addition of the sewer line to and through this area further adds to the attractiveness to develop this area for industrial or business use. The development of the expanded Park or any surrounding areas that develop as a result of development at the Park could create positive cumulative impacts and economic spin-off. This could include an increase in employment opportunities, increases in local discretionary spending providing additional sales tax revenues to State and local governments, demand for new goods and services to support businesses, and further diversification of the tax base ofthe Town of Clay. It will also likely make this area attractive to industrial and business uses as well. All new development that occurs off-site will be subject to Town of Clay zoning requirements and site plan review (or other municipality entitlements process). Such projects will also be subject to an environmental review under SEQRA conducted by the Town and/or other Involved Agencies at the time a specific project is proposed. Potential adverse environmental impacts will be identified, .
evaluated, and subject to project-specific mitigation measures on a case-by-case basis as part of the SEQRA review process.
Potential new growth and economic expansion could create some adverse cumulative impacts. Changes in surrounding land use could put additional demand on sewer capacity and wastewater treatment at the Oak Orchard WWTP and may require upgrades to capacity at the plant to support future growth in the area. The conversion of undeveloped land to other uses will cause a loss of vegetation and wildlife habitat. Encroachment and impacts to features including but not limited to
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wetlands and floodplains may occur. Changes in visual character from relatively undeveloped land to increased densities may also result. Depending on the nature and extent of development, there may be increased demand on municipal services for fire, police and emergency services. There may also be increased demand on housing, schools and local utilities. Mitigation of these potential impacts will be determined as new development projects are introduced and will need to be coordinated at that time with the Town of Clay and possibly other entities and Involved Agencies.
Road improvements, the provision of infrastructure, particularly expanded sanitary sewer capacity at the Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the potential cost implications for increased municipal services in anticipation of further development of the area would require local, State and federal funding. .
The establishment and implementation of policies at the Town and County level will be required to manage land use and infrastructure development along and especially north of the NYS Route 31 corridor to control the potential for adverse effects of additional development in the area.
Given the foregoing, the Town concurs with OCIDA that the proposed measures will minimize or mitigate the potential impacts such that none of the potential cumulative impacts are significant.
Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Impacts
Future development of the expanded Park as evaluated in the FSGEIS will result in the following unavoidable impacts:
Construction Impacts: Jt is expected that the expansion of the Park and subsequent construction activities during the development of the Park will generate some temporary impacts as an unavoidable consequence of the development of the Park. These impacts and their intensity will vary throughout development of the Park. Impacts are likely to include an increase in truck traffic on nearby roads, primarily NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road as construction workers and materials are transported to and from the Project site. Heavy machinery and construction equipment will be used throughout construction. As a result, noise levels will increase in surrounding areas during construction activity. Limiting the placement and storage of equipment and materials as far as possible from residences surrounding the Park will help to mitigate the increase in noise levels. Construction activities will also be limited to normal daytime hours whenever possible consistent with the Town of Clay Noise Ordinance requirements to minimize impacts to nearby residents.
Excavation and the transport of materials have the potential to create fugitive dust from unpaved surfaces depending on wind direction and drying conditions. Dust will be controlled by sweeping adjacent roads to the Project site and watering access roads on site as needed. In addition, in compliance with State water quality and stormwater management regulations future development will require a complete detailed Erosion and Sediment Control and SWPPP prior to any construction. These plans will be developed by future project tenants in compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations. Contractors working on site will also be required to follow best
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Traffic: An increase in traffic will result from construction and development of the expanded Park. Traffic is also projected to increase from other developments occurring in the area and will change the existing levels of service at certain intersections along NYS Route 31, Therefore, roadway improvements along NYS Route 31 are proposed based on existing and future traffic volumes.
Regardless of development at the Park, transportation improvements will be required along NYS Route 31 as other development occurs over time.
Air Quality and Noise: Future industrial use at the expanded Park will result in increased traffic, including employee vehicles, trucks, and the possible use of rail which will increase noise and air emissions from the Park area. There will also be an increased use of energy, water and wastewater treatment resulting from development, but the exact degree of increase is unknown at this time. The use of natural gas for process heat demands and thermal oxidizers for the destruction of volatile organic compounds will generate combustion related air pollutants. The use of chemicals in manufacturing processes will generate non-combustion air pollutants. Emission control equipment will be utilized to reduce the emission rates and overall volume of released pollutants. Ecology: Areas of open field cover type within the Park will be developed. It is anticipated additional upland shrubland and woodland habitat areas will also be affected. Impacts to state and federal jurisdictional wetlands will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable, but to the extent oy a specific development project cannot entirely avoid or minimize impacts to wetlands, associated ‘ habitat areas may also be impacted by development of the Park. Much of the Park will maintain: hed its natural habitats as areas set aside from development. Some areas on site that may experience temporary disturbance from construction activities could return to vegetated locations (i.e., storm water management areas, landscaping, and visual buffers). As such, suitable wildlife habitat will be present in the Park in areas avoided by development or that are restored following construction.
Visual Character: The development of the expanded Park site will alter the visual character. The future development at the expanded Park will instead include industrial buildings, parking areas, support facilities, and internal roads. It is anticipated that during the development at the expanded Park the wetlands within the Park will remain undeveloped.
Visual changes resulting from construction and development are unavoidable. Measures to reduce the effects of visual changes include the placement of additional vegetative buffers and landscaped berms at key locations around the site, particularly along the western and southern periphery of the site to screen views and mitigate noise. ;
The need for specific visual mitigation measures will be determined once tenants are known and the degree of potential visual impact is determined. Building placement, the use of attractive building materials and structural design features and landscaping will be encouraged by OCIDA to enhance the appearance of buildings and grounds. Appropriate lighting fixtures and other site
design features will be determined in coordination with the Town of Clay’s site plan review a process.
must increase the size of the Park to make it more attractive to potential future tenants, specifically tenants in the semiconductor industry. The proposed expanded Park footprint requires that OCIDA acquire certain residences along Caughdenoy Road, NYS Route 31 and approximately 3 dozen residences along Burnet Road.
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As of the date of this Findings Statement, these residential properties have either been acquired or will be acquired by OCIDA through negotiated purchase agreements or pursuant to the EDPL and existing owners will need to relocate. OCIDA must also acquire the property on which the existin, telecommunication tower is located. :
While the removal of the aforementioned residences and tower are unavoidable, owners will receive fair market value for their properties, as well as other types of compensation, thus enabling them to relocate within the Town of Clay or elsewhere.
Although the aforementioned impacts cannot be entirely avoided, based on the minimization and mitigation measures identified in the FSGEIS and summarized above, the Town agrees with OCIDA that none of the impacts identified are significant.
Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources
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The irreversible commitment of physical resources will include the conversion of approximately 4.0 million square feet of the expanded Park to building footprint and additional support facilities in support of industrial semiconductor uses. There will also be 50+ acres of parking (which may include parking garages), loading areas, access and internal circulation roads at the expanded Park. Development of the Park will require soil disturbance as well as the loss of vegetation and wildlife habitats. However, the goal will be to avoid wetlands and mature habitats to the maximum extent practicable. Topsoil will be stockpiled for use on-site for landscaping, whenever possible. Trees removed for development will be considered for sale as timber and other vegetation cleared from the Project site will be recycled as mulch and landscaping, when practicable.
Development will include the commitment and consumption of building and construction materials including concrete, asphalt, steel, lumber, plastics and other raw materials and finished
products.
Development will require the consumption of water, electricity, fuel (gas and diesel), oil and other petroleum products. Additional materials and energy resources will be consumed by tenants for industrial processes. The provision of utilities for water, sewer, electrical, natural gas, and telecommunications will be required throughout construction and operation of facilities.
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The project will also require public and private services, including, but not limited to, solid waste disposal, police, fire and emergency services, as expected with any large-scale development. Commitment of these resources is an anticipated outcome of an industrial park’s development. Based on the minimization and mitigation measures identified in the FSGEIS and summarized above, the Town agrees with OCIDA that none of the impacts identified are significant.
Alternatives
The Town has reviewed the alternatives analysis prepared by OCIDA, which-consists of a range of reasonable alternatives, including a no-action alternative; the Park as considered in 2013 (keeping the size of the Park to 340+ acres); a smaller expansion; and an alternative location, which
would effectively leave the existing Park vacant as is and thus resulting in either no development at that site or a smaller development footprint.
The No Action Alternative would not meet the goals and objectives of OCIDA, and although the impacts associated with the Proposed Project would not occur, by maintaining the status quo, the greatest potential adverse impact would be to the community, as well as the state as a whole and the nation, which would not benefit from the promise of transforming the Onondaga County economy through new high paying jobs, significant financial investment and increased economic activity associated with high-tech advanced manufacturing. The same is true to a smaller expansion or development of the Park as considered by OCIDA in 2013. With respect to alternative sites, the Park already exists and represents a substantial footprint of prime developable land that is appropriately zoned for industrial development. To start anew would effectively render the existing Park unusable as OCIDA’s long-standing efforts to develop the Park as intended in 2013 have proved fruitless. Further, after looking at alternative sites for the last 20 years, OCIDA has determined that there are no other viable locations in Onondaga County that meet the stated purpose of the Project, which is to bring high-tech facilities and high paying jobs to Onondaga County in furtherance of OCIDA’s mission. :
There are no other sites in Onondaga County to accommodate a developer from the semiconductor
industry that contain sufficient land acreage and proximate to the necessary electric, gas, water and wastewater infrastructure.
The Town concurs with OCIDA and finds that the expansion of the Park as proposed by OCIDA and evaluated in the FSGEIS is the alternative that best minimizes impacts to the environment
while providing significant benefits and meeting OCIDA’s goals and objectives for the Proposed Project.
For Further Infermation: . [
Contact: Mark Territo :
Commissioner of Planning & Development
Address: Town of Clay
Clay, New York 13041 Telephone: 315-652-3800 Email: . planning@townofclay.org
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Having considered the DSGEIS, FSGEIS and Notice of Completion of the FGSEIS, including all comments submitted through the SEQRA process and responses thereto, as well as the zone change petition application materials submitted by OCIDA, and having considered the preceding written facts and conclusions relied upon to meet the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, codified’ at Article 8 of the New York Environmental
Conservation Law, and its implementing regulations, promulgated at Part 617 of Title 6 of the NYCRR, including 6 NYCRR § 617.11, this Statement of Findings certifies that:
2. Consistent @th the social, economic and other essential considerations from among the reasonable alternatives thereto, the. action approved is one which
minimizes or avoids adverse environmental effects to the maximum extent practicable; and
3. The adverse environmental impacts disclosed in the FSGEIS will be avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating as conditions to the approval, those mitigating measures which were identified as practicable.
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