Brian Bender
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Town Engineer; also served as Commissioner of Planning & Development
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· 2025-07-21 to 2026-08-17
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Appearances (50)
Article
Town Board
2026-08-17
UNAPPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on August 17, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT: ;
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor
Joseph Bick ; Deputy Supervisor/Councilor…
Article
Town Board
2026-08-17
Map No. 087.-01-12.0, consisting of +/- .92 acres of land. The property is located in
the I-1 Industrial 1 District. (Adjourned from the 02/02/2026 Town Board Meeting
and referred to the Planning Board; Adjourned from the 03/02/2026 Town Board
meetin…
Article
Town Board
2026-08-17
Olivia Sproviero was present on behalf of this NexAmp application as well and
explained they will not pursue this application as it is in the RC-1. Supervisor
Ulatowski closed this public hearing as well.
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1245 -…
Article
Planning Board
2026-08-12
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
August 12, 2026
Page 1 of 13
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 12th day of Augu…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-08-10
1
APPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
August 10, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga,
State of New York, was held at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 New York State Route 3…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-08-10
2
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – August 10, 2026
Town of Clay
Page 2 of 7
Mr. Natale stated he discussed the Zoning Boards concerns and suggestions with the applicant and
the applicant would like to proceed with requesting a reduction in the fro…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-08-10
3. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variances are substantial.
4. The applicant does not believe there will be any adverse effect to the neighborhood.
5. The need for the Variance is not self-created as the structure existed prior …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-08-10
5
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – August 10, 2026
Town of Clay
Page 5 of 7
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board and
there were none.
Chairperson Mason asked Planning Commissioner Bender if he …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-08-10
2. The applicant does not believe there are other feasible methods other than the requested
Area Variance.
3. The applicant does believe the requested Area Variance is substantial.
4. The applicant does not believe there will be any adverse effect…
Article
Planning Board
2026-07-22
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
July 22, 2026
Page 1 of 10
UNAPPROVED
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 22nd day of July…
Article
Town Board
2026-07-20
UNAPPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on July 20, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
David…
Article
Town Board
2026-07-20
There was a brief discussion about the applicant moving forward and Commissioner
Bender explained, legal council should weigh in on this. Supervisor Ulatowski said
he is comfortable closing the public hearing pending opinions from council. The
Board …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-07-13
1
DRAFT/UNAPPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
July 13, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga,
State of New York, was held at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 New York State R…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-07-13
2
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – July 13, 2026
Town of Clay
Page 2 of 9
Mr. Fishel explained they would like to withdraw their request for an Area Variance for a
freestanding sign but wishes to proceed with the Area Variance request for 3 wall s…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-07-13
5. The applicant acknowledged that the need for Area Variances is self-created.
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board and
there were none.
Chairperson Mason asked Planning Commissioner Bender …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-07-13
5. The applicant acknowledged that the need for an Area Variance is self-created.
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board.
Mrs. Liebi asked the applicant if the dealership was acquiring the prope…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-07-13
7
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – July 13, 2026
Town of Clay
Page 7 of 9
Chairperson Mason asked Planning Commissioner Bender if he had any questions or comments
and he had none.
Chairperson Mason asked Codes Commissioner Grispino if he had…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-07-13
1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variances will create an undesirable
change to the character of the neighborhood but would improve the homes aesthetic.
2. The applicant does not believe there are other feasible methods other th…
Article
Planning Board
2026-07-08
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
July 8, 2026
Page 1 of 8
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 8th day of July 2026…
Article
Town Board
2026-07-07
APPROVED
At the SPECIAL MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on July 7th, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Capri…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-15
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on June 15th, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Capr…
Article
Planning Board
2026-06-10
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2026
Page 1 of 10
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 10th day of June…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-06-08
1
APPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
June 8, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga,
State of New York, was held at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 New York State Route 31, …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-06-08
4. The applicant does not believe there will be any adverse effect to the neighborhood.
5. The applicant acknowledged that the need for Area Variances is self-created.
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any further comments or questions from …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-06-08
1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variances will create an undesirable
change to the character of the neighborhood as she is on a corner lot and there are
apartments behind her property.
2. The applicant does not believe there a…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-06-08
Roll Call:
Ms. DesRosiers
- in favor
Mr. Porter
- in favor
Mr. Frantzis
- in favor
Mrs. Liebi
- in favor
Chairperson Mason
- in favor
Unanimously Carried.
Case #2003- Kiran Gautam, 4942 Harve…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-06-08
5. The applicant acknowledged that the need for an Area Variance is self-created.
Chairperson Mason asked if there were any further comments or questions from the Board.
Mrs. Liebi asked if the applicant has another shed on the property.
Mr…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-06-08
10
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – June 8, 2026
Town of Clay
Page 10 of 10
Chairperson Mason asked what the office space would be used for.
The applicant stated the office space would be used for administration for the building and a
bathroom…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on June Ist, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Capr…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
Councilor Gauthier asked if 110’ is the standard height for cell towers. Mr. Fuentes
said this is lower than normal because of the proximity to the airport. She asked if
there would be much noise; he said there would not. Councilor Gauthier asked if
…
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-27
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 27, 2026
Page 1 of 8
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 27th day of May 2026…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on May 18th, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Ca…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1250: LANDS OF
NELSON AMENDED for a Zone Change from NC-1 Neighborhood Commercial
District to HC-1 Highway Commercial District to allow for expansion of an existing
parking lot to serve…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
Aman said he currently has drainage issues and fear this will only make it worse
and wondered how the applicant would mitigate any issues flowing onto his
property. Mr. Coyer explained by law, new development cannot add to neighbors’
drainage problem…
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-13
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 13, 2026
Page 1 of 10
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 13th day of May 202…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on May 4, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young
Councilor
David Capria
Coun…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
public hearing.
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) Town Board Case #1247 – СОMMUNITY
BANK/ERIK TURNER:
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1247:
COMMUNITY BANK/ERIK TURNER for a Special Permit pursuant to Section
230-16(c)[2](e) [2] – D…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
public hearing.
Councilor Young said he would like to see regulation on drones. He said he had just
read that Amazon will be using drones to deliver packages and feels as this
technology is more widely used, regulations will need to be put in place. …
Article
Planning Board
2026-04-22
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
April 22, 2026
Page 1 of 10
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 22nd day of April…
Article
Town Board
2026-04-20
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 20‘ of April 2026 at 7:30 P.M., there
were: :
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick ; Deputy Supervisor/ Councilor
David Capria Councilor…
Article
Town Board
2026-04-20
Jim Hickey landowner on Goguen Drive stated if the additional 250 feet is added
it would require at least 8 1/2 acers of land. He stated this complicates the code
and excludes projects.
Erik Anderson of Carson Power submitted correspondence prior to…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
1
APPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
April 13, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga,
State of New York, was held at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 New York State Route 31…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
5. Mr. Calocerinos acknowledged that the need for both Area Variances is self-created, as the
property owner determined that the proposed garage location best supports the needs of the
occupants while remaining consistent with the character of the …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
5. Ms. Wennberg explained that the need for the requested side yard setback variance is self-
created, as the proposed layout is influenced by the constraints of the existing site design,
including established landscaping patterns and the overall co…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
Roll Call:
Ms. DesRosiers
- in favor
Mr. Porter
- in favor
Mr. Becker
- in favor
Chairperson Mason
- in favor
Unanimously Carried.
There being no further business, Chairperson Mason adjourned the meeting at…
Article
Planning Board
2026-04-08
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
April 8, 2026
Page 1 of 10
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 8th day of April 2…
Article
Town Board
2026-04-06
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on April 6th, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Y…
Article
Planning Board
2026-03-18
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
March 18, 2026
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 …
Article
Town Board
2026-03-16
draft
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga
County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on March 16, 2026, at 7:30
P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Youn…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-03-09
APPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 9, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of …