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2023-05-10 · 1753 words
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Russ Mitchell (Planning Board Chairman (predecessor to Borton)) Hal Henty (Planning Board Member) Karen Guinup (Planning Board Deputy Chair) Michelle Borton (Commissioner of Planning & Development; Planning Board Chair) Ron DeTota (Town Attorney) Jim Palumbo (Planning Board Member) Jill Hageman-Clark (Town Councilor (2026- ); previously Town Clerk) Al McMahon (Planning Board Member) Kathleen Bennett (Planning Board Attorney) Mike Brown (Code Enforcement Officer)

Typeset from the official record — motions and recorded votes are detected automatically. The official copy governs.

Contents · 6 sections
  1. Case #2023-009 — Tidal Wave Auto Spa/Norwood Holding, LLC (5) — 5004, 5008 & 5014 West Taft
  2. Case #2023-010 — Moyers Corners Fire Department (3) — 7697 Morgan Road — Special Permit.
  3. Case #2023-001 —B & C Storage (3) — 4600 Weller Canning Street — Site Plan (Adjourned from 2
  4. Case #2023-007 — Lauris Rigdon/Onondaga Physical Therapy Parking Lot Expansion — (3) 8390-8392
  5. Case #2023-008 — SKS Orthodontics (3) — 7176 Buckley Road — Site Plan (Adjourned from 2 previous
  6. Case #2023-011 — Local Union No. 43 Realty Corporation/IBEW Classroom Building Addition (3) —

Regular Meeting Planning Board May 10, 2023

APPROVED

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 10" of May 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 Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning & Development Jill Hageman-Clark Substitute Secretary Kathleen Bennett Planning Board Attorney Ron DeTota C&S Engineering

ABSENT:

Scott Soyster Member Judy Rios Secretary

Chairman Mitchell said the minutes from the April 26, 2023 Regular Meeting will be approved at the next Planning Board Meeting.

Motion Carried 6-0

Public Hearings (New Business):

Case #2023-009 — Tidal Wave Auto Spa/Norwood Holding, LLC (5) — 5004, 5008 & 5014 West Taft
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Road — Zone Change Referral was adjourned to the June 14, 2023 meeting based on a motion from Mr. Henty and seconded by Mr. Palumbo.

Motion Carried 6-0

Case #2023-010 — Moyers Corners Fire Department (3) — 7697 Morgan Road — Special Permit.
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David Razzante of Metropolitan Signs, Inc. and Mike Brown of Moyers Corners Fire Department were present. Mr. Razzante began by explaining that the proposed sign is a duplicate of the existing sign on Route 57, permanently backlit, red background and white lettering with a pinstripe. The address will be present on the sign. When asked, Mr. Brown said that the sign would offer information such as time, weather and public alerts.

Mr. Palumbo read; In the matter of the application of Planning Board case No. 2023-010 for Moyers Corners Fire Department Electronic Message Sign; I move the adoption of resolution granting approval, based on a map by Metropolitan Signs, Inc., signed March 6, 2023. Seconded by Ms. Borton.

Motion Carried 6-0.

Regular Meeting Planning Board May 10, 2023

Mr. Palumbo read; In the matter of the application of Planning Board case No. 2023-010 for Moyers Corners Fire Department Electronic Message Sign; I move the adoption of resolution using standard form #10 SEQR, that the proposed action is an unlisted action and does not involve ant Federal Agency. It is further determined the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and the

resolution shall constitute a negative resolution for the following reasons: It is in keeping with similar signage of other area facilities. Seconded by Mr. McMahon.

Motion Carried 6-0.

Public Hearing (Old Business/Open and Adjourned):

Case #2023-001 —B & C Storage (3) — 4600 Weller Canning Street — Site Plan (Adjourned from 2
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previous meetings).

A motion was made by Mr. Henty seconded by Ms. Guinup to adjourn Case # 2023-001 — B&C Storage to

June 14, 2023.

Motion Carried 6-0

Case #2023-007 — Lauris Rigdon/Onondaga Physical Therapy Parking Lot Expansion — (3) 8390-8392
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Oswego Road — Amended Site Plan (Adjourned from 2 previous meetings).

A motion was made by Mr. Henty seconded by Ms. Guinup to adjourn Case # 2023-007 — Lauris

Rigdon/Onondaga Physical Therapy Parking Lot Expansion to June 14, 2023.

Motion Carried 6-0

Case #2023-008 — SKS Orthodontics (3) — 7176 Buckley Road — Site Plan (Adjourned from 2 previous
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meetings).

Ed Keplinger was present on behalf of the applicant and began by explaining that they have extended the pavement 10’ to the property line, spoken with the fire department to address comments, updated the fence by raising the fence 3” to allow stormwater outside, updated the dumpster enclosure and the employee break area with matching Trex product, adding light poles, as well as other previously brought up concerns.

Chairman Mitchell thanked them for addressing concerns and added that he likes the crosswalk and parking areas. There was a brief discussion about sidewalks and the easement. The owner will not allow an easement before the sale of the property.

Ms. Guinup read: Mr. Chairman, in connection with Planning Board Case No. 2023-008 , I move the3

adoption of a resolution using standard form # 20 granting site plan approval to SKA Orthodontics based on

a map by Zausmer-Frisch dated February 21, 2023, revised May 1, 2023 showing drawing number L3.1.

Also included in this motion are the following drawings by Zausmer-Frisch dated February 21, 2023, revised

May 1, 2023 L1.1, L2.1, L2.2, L3.2, L3.3, L4.1, L5.1, L6.1 also numbers A-101, A-150, A-200 dated May 1,

2023 (no revisions). Survey by Ianuzi and Romans dated April 4, 2023, subject to the following conditions: Trex fencing to match building

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May 10, 2023 No building permit to be issued until the Cross Access Agreement is signed and filed. Stamped and signed drawings to the Commissioner and the Chairman to sign.

All legal and engineering requirements of the Town of Clay.

Motion was seconded by Mr. Palumbo.

Motion Carried 6-0

Ms. Guinup read: Mr. Chairman, in connection with Planning Board Case No. 2023-008 , I move the3 adoption of a resolution using standard form # 10 that for SEQR purposes the site plan proposed by SKA Orthodontics be declared a negative declaration as there appears to be no major environmental impacts that could not be mitigated. This action does not involve any other agencies including the Federal Government.

Motion was seconded by Mr. Henty.

Motion Carried 6-0

Case #2023-011 — Local Union No. 43 Realty Corporation/IBEW Classroom Building Addition (3) —

4566 Waterhouse Road — Amended Site Plan (Adjourned from 1 previous meeting).

Mark Weiss of M.V.Weiss and Associates was present on behalf of this application. Chairman Mitchell thanked Mr. Weiss for addressing nearly all of the concerns found by the board. Mr. Weiss said that he had tried unsuccessfully to contact someone from NYTel. He added that he contacted Dig Safe to see if they had any suggestions or a contact; but they did not. He also said that he is working with OCWA om the right-of- way.

Ms. Borton read: In the matter of the application of planning board case No. 2023-011 for Local Union No. 43 Reality Corporation/IBEW Classroom Addition Building Addition, using standard form # 20, granting amended site plan approval based on a map by M.V. Weiss and Associates dated March 10, 2023; revised May 3, 2023 and numbered L.O, L.1, L.2, L.2A, L.3, L.3A, L.4, L.5, L.6, L.7, lighting equipment sheets and Architectural Plans dated 3-10-2023, revised 5-3-2023 by VIP Architecture, numbered SA-100, SA-200, SA- 2010 and SA-202 conditioned upon approval of all legal and engineering requirements of the Town of Clay and any other conditions necessary:

No building permits shall be granted until OCWA right-of-way amendment is executed and the OCWA permit to occupy is approved.

Seconded by Ms. Guinup.

Motion Carried 6-0

Ms. Borton read: In the matter of the application of planning board case No. 2023-011 for Local Union No. 43 Reality Corporation/IBEW Classroom Addition Building Addition move the adoption of a resolution using standard form #10 SEQR, that the proposed action is an unlisted action and does not involve ant Federal Agency. It is further determined the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and the resolution shall constitute a negative declaration for the following reasons: The proposed action is compatible with the surrounding land uses, and will not significantly impact existing stormwater patterns, traffic flow or public water.

Seconded by Ms. Guinup.

Motion Carried 6-0

Regular Meeting Planning Board May 10, 2023

Closed Hearing — (Board/Applicant only):

None.

New Business:

Signs:

Metropolitan Signs — Moyers Corners Fire Department Electronic Sign —7697 Morgan Road - Zoned RA-100, Permit #53,326.

1 — Freestanding Sign — A 39 square foot, internally illuminated Led freestanding sign (Electronic Message Sign) is proposed when 24 square feet is allowed. This sign will meet the code pending approval of Area

Variance from the ZBA, and Special Permit form Planning Board (Materials are in your Special Permit Packet)

A motion was made by Mr. Palumbo seconded by Ms. Borton granting approval of Sign Permit #53,326 -

Metropolitan Signs - Moyers Corners Fire Department Electronic Sign — 7697 Morgan Road - Zoned RA-

100.

Motion Carried 6-0

Design Shop Signs — Pack Rat Storage — 4717 Wetzel Road - Zoned I-1, Permit #53,412.

Freestanding Sign — A 30 square foot, internally illuminated Led Freestanding Sign is proposed when 32 square feet are allowed. This sign will meet code. Chairman Mitchell asked who designed the sign adding

that he loves it but added that they must put the street address on it.

A motion was made by Mr. Palumbo, seconded by Mr. Henty granting approval of Sign Permit #53,412 -

Design Shop Signs — Pack Rat Storage —- 4717 Wetzel Road.

Motion Carried 6-0

Skyway Signs, Inc. - Wegmans — 4979 W. Taft Road - Zoned RC-1, Permit #53,437.

2- Wall Signs — A 186.77 and a 47.17 square foot, internally illuminated Led Wall Signs are proposed when two, 204 square feet signs are allowed. These signs will meet code.

A motion was made by Mr. Palumbo, seconded by Ms. Guinup granting approval of Sign Permit #53,437 -

Skyway Signs, Inc. - Wegmans — 4979 W. Taft Road - Zoned RC-1.

Motion Carried 6-0

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Skyway Signs, Inc. — Wegmans — 3955 NY State Route 31 - Zoned RC-1, Permit #53,438.

2- Wall Signs — A 186.77 and a 47.17 square foot, internally illuminated Led Wall Signs are proposed when two, 204 square feet signs are allowed. These signs will meet code.

A motion was made by Mr. Palumbo seconded by Mr. Henty granting approval of Sign Permit #53,438 —

Skyway Signs, Inc. - Wegmans — 3955 NY State Route 31 - Zoned RC-1.

Motion Carried 6-0

Charles Signs, Inc. — Drakos — 8100 Oswego Road - Permit # 52,464.

1- Wall Sign 3.5’ by 12.8” internally illuminated LED. 32 square feet are allowed and this sign meets the code,

A motion was made by Mr. Palumbo seconded by Mr. Henty granting approval of Sign Permit #53,464 —

Charles Signs, Inc. — Drakos — 8100 Oswego Road

Motion Carried 6-0

Russ Mitchell asked if there were any further comments or questions, hearing none he adjourned the meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Henty seconded by Mr. Palumbo granting approval to adjourn the meeting at

8:14 p.m.

Motion Carried 6-0

The next meeting is slated for May 24, 2023

Vodh Submitted, ( Jill Hi ‘

agemanGlark Substitute Planning Board Secretary