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Planning Board

2022-01-26 · 965 words
Topics
Growth & Subdivisions
People
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) Al McMahon (Planning Board Member) Kathleen Bennett (Planning Board Attorney) Ben Harrell (Engineer, CHA (frequent applicant representative on major subdivisions))

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

Contents · 4 sections
  1. Case #2021-025 — The Daniele Family Companies/Royal Car Wash (3) — 7376 Oswego Road - Site
  2. Case #2021-044 — Clay Quad West, LLC/Kia Matthews Facility Expansion (3) — 3885 State Route 31 —
  3. Case #2021-049 — Classy Chassy — 3610 NYS Route 31, (5) Special Permit Referral (Adjourned from 1
  4. Case #2020-031 — Clay Marketplace PDD (5) — northeast corner of NYS Route 31 and Henry Clay

Regular Meeting Planning Board January 26, 2022

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 26" day of January 2022. 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

Karen Guinup Deputy Chair Michelle Borton Member Hal Henty 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 Engineers

ABSENT: Al McMahon Member

A motion was made by Michelle Borton seconded by Karen Guinup granting approval of the minutes from

the January 12, 2022 Organizational and Regular Meeting.

Motion Carried 5-1 (Scott Soyster abstained due to absence)

Public Hearings:

New Business:

None.

Old Business:

Case #2021-025 — The Daniele Family Companies/Royal Car Wash (3) — 7376 Oswego Road - Site
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Plan (Adjourned from 2 previous meetings).

A motion was made by Scott Soyster seconded by Michelle Borton to adjourn Case #2021-025 — The

Daniele Family Companies/Royal Car Wash — 7376 Oswego Road — Site Plan to February 9, 2022.

Motion Carried 6-0

Regular Meeting Planning Board January 26, 2022

Case #2021-044 — Clay Quad West, LLC/Kia Matthews Facility Expansion (3) — 3885 State Route 31 —

Site Plan (Adjourned from 2 previous meetings). Ben Harrell, CHA Consulting, spoke on behalf of the

applicant stating concerns about vehicle delivery have been addressed and the area reconfigured for car carriers. A former concrete barrier will be removed to aid in the process. This will allow for safe deliveries and vehicular traffic. Ben also stated he’s included updated photometrics and landscaping plan noting additional trees added in the rear of the building to assist in blocking the dumpster. Karen Guinup commented stating she is very appreciative of the fact they went to work and addressed the concerns of loading and unloading vehicles; this was a great job by all. Russ Mitchell reiterated the same comment as Karen and thanked them for their work also noting the Town’s Highway Superintendent would be very happy. Further, Russ stated the subdivision has not yet gone through and asked they continue to work with Mark Territo regarding this. Plans are to move forward with approval this evening, however, a Certificate of Occupancy will not be provided until the subdivision is completed. Ron DeTota noted recently speaking with James Trasher and indicated cleanup of easements is also needed.

Russ Mitchell closed the public hearing.

Jim Palumbo read: In the matter of the application of the Planning Board Case #2021-044 for an amended site plan for Clay Quad West, LLC/Kia Matthews Facility Expansion located at 3885 State Route 31, I move the adoption of a resolution using standard form #10 — SEQR, that the proposed action is an unlisted action and does not involve any Federal Agency. It is further determined the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and the resolution shall constitute a negative resolution for the following reasons: The amended site plan is in keeping with the commercial corridor. Seconded by Scott Soyster.

Motion Carried 6-0

Jim Palumbo read: In the matter of the application of Planning Board Case #2021-044 for an amended site plan for Clay Quad West, LLC/Kia Matthews Facility Expansion, located at 3885 State Route 31, I move the adoption of a resolution using standard form #20 — site plan granted based on a map by CHA Consulting, dated September 29, 2021, revised January 18, 2022, and numbered C-001, C-002, C-003, C-004, C-101, C- 201, C-401, C-501, C-551, C-601, C-701 and Exterior Elevations Sheet A-6 dated: May 2021 and 11x17 color scheme (example). Conditioned upon approval of all legal and engineering requirements of the Town of Clay. Any other conditions if necessary: The subdivision needs to be completed prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy and cleanup of easement for drainage. Seconded by Scott Soyster.

Motion Carried 6-0

Case #2021-049 — Classy Chassy — 3610 NYS Route 31, (5) Special Permit Referral (Adjourned from 1

previous meeting).

A motion was made by Michelle Borton seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn Case #2021-049 — Classy

Chassy — 3160 NYS Route 31, Special Permit Referral to February 9, 2022.

Motion Carried 6-0

Regular Meeting Planning Board January 26, 2022

Closed Hearings — Board/Applicant Discussions:

New Business:

Signs

Metropolitan Signs - Empire Endodontics — 3903 Brewerton Road - Zoned RC-1, Permit #52,461. David Razzante, Metropolitan Signs was present and introduced, Kiarash Yeganegi owner of Empire Endodontics. David stated his applicant is proposing one internally LED illuminated Freestanding Sign 30

square feet in size (30 square feet is allowed). David noted recently receiving setback approval from the ZBA. This sign will meet the code.

A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Scott Soyster granting approval of Sign Permit #52,461 —

Empire Endodontics — 3903 Brewerton Road.

Motion Carried 6-0

Work Session:

Case #2020-031 — Clay Marketplace PDD (5) — northeast corner of NYS Route 31 and Henry Clay
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Boulevard Clay Marketplace PDD — Project Plan Referral.

A motion was made by Karen Guinup seconded by Hal Henty to adjourn Case #2020-031 — Clay

Marketplace PDD — northeast corner of NYS Rout 31 and Henry Clay Boulevard — Project Plan Referral to February 9, 2022.

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 Michelle Borton seconded by Scott Soyster granting approval to adjourn the meeting

at 7:48 p.m.

Motion Carried 6-0

The next meeting is slated for February 9, 2022

Respectfully Submitted,

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