Route 31
Street
Major state highway through Clay; site of many commercial zoning cases
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Appearances (50)
Article
Town Board
2026-08-17
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Bick made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2026 Regular
Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried. Councilor Gauthier abstaining, due to her
abse…
Article
Town Board
2026-08-17
Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes — 7 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
PREVALING WAGE ADJUSTMENT (A) -Custodial Services:
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving a prevailing
wage adjustment to the custodial servic…
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
Planning Board
2026-08-12
Motion made by Mr. Henty to adjourn this case to September 16, 2026. Seconded by Mr.
Mitchell.
Motion Carried: 7-0.
Case #2026-025 – R&F Plaza Community Bank, 4000 State Route 31, Site Plan, Adj. 3
The applicant requested an adjournment.
Motion…
Article
Planning Board
2026-08-12
Motion Carried: 7-0.
Case #2026-031 West Herr Expansion – West Herr Automotive Group – 387 State Route 31,
Amended Site Plan, Adj. 3
Mr. Joe Durand, TDK Engineering, is present to address the board. Mr. Durand said the changes
made:
✓ SWP…
Article
Planning Board
2026-08-12
2.
Mr. Ben Harrell, CHA, is present to address the board on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Harrell said
all changes were made as addressed at the last meeting. Ms. Choberka said there is a minor
edit on the SWPPP drawing. Ms. Choberka will advise…
Article
Planning Board
2026-08-12
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
August 12, 2026
Page 10 of 13
Case #2026-059 – National Grid GRS/Micron GLM Expansion, 4459 State Route 31 & 8720
Caughdenoy Road, Site Plan, Adj. 1
Chairman Borton said for the record our attorney Bond, Schoe…
Article
Planning Board
2026-08-12
Motion Carried: 7-0.
SIGNS.
Allied Sign Company/Greg Fishel – Tully’s Tenders Hot/Fresh/Fast – 3567 State Route 31
Zoned Highway Commercial (HC-1), Permit #56,096
Mr. Greg Fishel is present. Mr. Fishel said after review the applicant would like …
Article
Planning Board
2026-08-12
Motion Carried: 6-0. (One abstention)
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
August 12, 2026
Page 12 of 13
Mr. Fishel is present to address the board. Mr. Fishel said all existing signage has been removed
at both locations.
Scout Services – …
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
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
Planning Board
2026-07-22
Motion Carried: 7-0.
Case #2026-059 National Grid/Micron – 4459 State Route 31 & 8720 Caughdenoy Road,
National Grid GRS/Micron GLM Expansion Site Plan
Chairwoman Borton said for the record our attorney Bond Schoeneck and King is also
representi…
Article
Planning Board
2026-07-22
Motion Carried: 7-0.
Case #2026-025 – Community Banks NA (R&F Plaza Community Bank) 4000 State Route 31 Site
Plan (Adj. 2)
Ms. Wennberg, Keplinger Freeman Assoc., is present to address the board on behalf of the
applicant. Ms. Wennberg said all …
Article
Planning Board
2026-07-22
Motion Carried: 7-0
Case 2026-031 - West Herr Automotive Group Expansion, 3687 State Route 31, Amended Site
Plan (Adj. 2)
Mr. Joe Durand, TDK Engineering, is present to address the board on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. Durand said the changes we…
Article
Planning Board
2026-07-22
Motion Carried: 7-0.
Case # 2026-053 Matthews Automotive Group Expansion, 3893 State Route 31, Amended Site
Plan – (Adj. 1)
Mr. Ben Harrell, CHA, is present to address the board on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Harrell said
the changes made were:…
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
OLD BUSINESS:
Case #2001 – Greg Fischel (Allied Sign Company), 3567 State Route 31, Tax Map #019.-02-
29.1.:
The applicant is seeking two Area Variances pursuant to Section 230-22C(1) – Maximum square
footage for a Freestanding Sign, for an in…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-07-13
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 #2007 – Ulrich Sign Co. Inc., 3…
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
Planning Board
2026-07-08
Motion Carried: 6-0.
Case #2026-053 – Matthews Auto Group Expansion, 3893 State Route 31, Amended Site Plan.
Mr. Ben Harrell, CHA, is present to address the board on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Harrell
stated this property is located at 3893 Sta…
Article
Planning Board
2026-07-08
Motion made by Mr. Mitchell to adjourn this case to August 12, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Guinup.
Motion Carried: 6-0.
Case #2026-025 Community Bank N.A., 4000 State Route 31, R&F Plaza, Site Plan, Adj. 1
The applicant requested an adjournment.
Mot…
Article
Planning Board
2026-07-08
Motion Carried: 6-0.
Signs
Scout Services – Burger King 7589 Oswego Road
Scout Services – Burger King 4035 State Route 31
More information is needed on these sign applications regarding past variance awarded on
October 10, 2011, code interpret…
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
Planning Board
2026-06-10
New Business:
Case #2026-031 – West Herr Automotive Group – West Herr Expansion, 3687 State Route 31,
Amended Site Plan
Mr. Joe Durand, TDK Engineering, is present to address the board. Mr. Durand gave a recap of
what has transpired with zone cha…
Article
Planning Board
2026-06-10
Motion Carried: 5-1.
Non-Public Hearing Items
Allied Sign Company/Tully’s Tenders – 3567 State Route 31 – ZBA Case #2001 Area Variance
Referral pursuant to Section 230-22(D)2.
Mr. Greg Fishel, Allied Sign Company, is present to address the …
Article
Planning Board
2026-06-10
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2026
Page 10 of 10
the verge of being ugly and you can’t even see Mauer Funeral Home which is right next door. A
monument sign would be the best solution not an Erie Blvd on Route 31.
Chairwoman B…
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
NEW BUSINESS:
Case #2001 – Greg Fischel (Allied Sign Company), 3567 State Route 31, Tax Map #019.-02-
29.1.:
The applicant is seeking two Area Variances pursuant to Section 230-22C(1) – Maximum square
footage for a Freestanding Sign, for an i…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Councilor Young made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2026
Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes —6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
REQUESTS for ADJOURNMENTS…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution approving 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…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Young and
seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
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Jill! Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk
Henry A. Zomerfeld Hodgson
Part…
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
Planning Board
2026-05-27
New Business:
#2026-025 Community Bank N.A. (R&F Plaza Community Bank) 4000 State Route 31, Site Plan
Ms. Lisa Wennberg, Keplinger Freeman Associates, Mr. Trevor Edkin, Raymour and Flanigan, and
Mr. Erik Turner, Community Bank N.A. are present to …
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-27
Motion Carried: 7-0.
Case #2026-030 (West Herr Expansion) West Herr Automotive Group, State Route 31, Zone
Change Referral
Mr. Tim Coyer, Ianuzi & Romans, is present to address the board on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. Coyer said the applicant…
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-27
Motion made by Mr. Graves: Mrs. Chairwoman: In the matter of the application of planning
board case No. 2026-030 for West Herr Automotive Group, State Route 31, I move to
recommend to the Town Board using standard form #50 Zone Change Recommendatio…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes — 6 and Noes — 0. Motion carried.
ZONE CHANGE (A) - Town Board Case #1246 - SWEETHEART CORNER
REDEVLOPMENT :
Deputy Supervisor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution (approving/denying)
Town Board Case…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
does not require the preparation of an EIS. Motion was seconded by Councilor
Russell.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD - May 18, 2026
Town of Clay
Page 3 of 10
A roll count vote went as follows.
Councilor Gauthier No Councilor Wisnowski Aye
Counc…
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
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
Planning Board
2026-05-13
Motion Carried: 7-0
Non-Public Hearing Items
a. Allied Sign Company/Tully’s Tenders – 3567 State Route 31 – Area Variance. This case
was not referred to this board.
Signs
Allied Sign Company/Greg Fishel – Tully’s Tenders Hot/Fresh/Fast & Best …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-05-11
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
May 11, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga,
State of New York, to be held at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 New York State Route 31, Clay, New
Yo…
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
SPECIAL. PERMIT (CPH) Town Board Case #1247 - COMMUNITY
BANK/ERIK TURNER:
Councilor Capria moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing on
May 4, 2026, commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time, to consider the application of
Town Board Cas…
Article
Town Board
2026-04-20
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 P.M. Upon motion by Councilor Young and
second by Councilor Gauthier.
Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Motion carried.
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Article
Town Board
2026-04-20
BESS projects would fall under this definition. Utility Substations require a special use permit.
Town Code § 230-27(I)(2)(e). The existing applications should proceed under this existing
provision and then advance to site plan review under Town Code…
Article
Town Board
2026-04-20
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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
Roll Call:
Ms. DesRosiers
- in favor
Mr. Porter
- in favor
Mr. Becker
- in favor
Chairperson Mason
- in favor
Unanimously Carried.
Case #2000 – Erik Turner (Community Bank), 4000 State Route 31, Tax Map #…