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Regular Meeting Planning Board August 13 2014
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 of August
2014. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hess at 7:30 PM and upon roll being called, the following were:
PRESENT: David Hess Chairman
Karen Guinup Deputy Chairperson Allen Kovac Member Hal Henty Member Russ Mitchell Member James Palumbo Member Michelle Borton Member Gloria Wetmore Planning Board Secretary Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning & Development Scott Chatfield Planning Board Attorney Ron DeTota C & S Engineers
A motion was made by James Palumbo seconded by Allen Kovac to approve the Minutes
of the previous meeting.
Motion Passed 7-0
**7:30 PM - Case #2014-035 - Lumber Way Site Improvements — (3) Site Plan and Special Permit
Ms. Shannon Harty of Barton & Loguidice was present for the applicant, she explained the site is located on a dead end street at the end of Steelway Blvd. The property will be used for a maintenance company (Onsite Companies) that stores plows, for winter snow removal, as well as the storage of gravel. The applicant will construct a 4800 sq. ft storage building for snow plows and lawn mowers, as well as an 1800 sq. ft. covered salt storage unit.
David Hess asked if the site was within 500 ft. of Morgan Road, and the Commissioner stated that it is not so this did not have to be referred to the County. He also asked if the newly painted snow plow/ sign within the set backs?
Karen asked if the applicant is already using the site for truck storage, the applicant said that he was. Karen would like to see all storage areas on the plan.
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Jim asked why the catch basins were located in the center of the site, Mr. Gillespie said that was the only place they would work. Jim is concerned that salt from the storage building will seep into the water supply. Mr. Gillespie said that the building will be water tight.
Ron DeTota said that they could tie into the existing pipe. Ron said that in 1992 they did a water surface elevation to determine the 100 yr flood plain would be. In this case it is at an elevation of 422 ft. So the cold storage building will have to be raised to meet this.
Hal asked when the survey was updated, Mr.Gillespie said when he purchased the property. Mr. Henty noted that it is not a full abstract and the applicant will need to
submit a new survey.
Dave Hess said they need a photometric plan, being this is a site plan. He stated that it can not be greater than 1 foot candle over the property line.
Al Kovac asked what the exterior would look like, Mr. Gillespie said the colors will match the existing building.
Chairman Hess said the applicant will need to bring an updated survey, photo metric plan, new grading plan raise the cold storage building to coincide with the flood plain, Be sure all dimensions are on the plan as well as updated drainage.
A motion was made by Al Kovac seconded by Michelle Borton to close the public
hearing.
Motion Passed 7-0
A motion was made by Karen Guinup seconded by Jim Palumbo to adjourn the hearing
to September 10, 2014.
Motion Passed 7-0
(Adjourned from 1 previous meeting)
Chairman Hess asked Scott Chatfield if they could make a decision tonight even though no one was present for the applicant. Scott Chatfield said that the Board could as long as
they had all the information needed to make a decision.
A motion was made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Hal Henty to close the public
hearing.
Motion Passed 7-0
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Dave asked the board for a vote on whether this case should be favorably referred back to the Town Board for a Zone Change.
James Palumbo - Yes if the parking issue is resolved.
Michelle Borton- Yes if the parking issue is resolved.
Allen Kovac - Yesif the parking issue is resolved.
Russ Mitchell ~- No—not referring he feels it should be part of the PPD, and should not change a non-conforming to another non-conforming use.
Hal Henty - Yes with a parking solution.
Karen Guinup - No not comfortable with a zone change in a non conforming use. David Hess - No does not want a non conforming use changed to another non
conforming use.
A motion was made by Jim Palumbo seconded by Michelle Borton to approve the Zone
Change referral with a parking solution.
Motion Passed 4 in favor 3 against
(Adjourned from 1 previous meeting)
A motion was made by Allen Kovac seconded by Michelle Borton to close the public
hearing due to No Representation.
Motion Passed 7-0
A motion was made by Russ Mitchell seconded by Hal Henty to adjourn to September
10, 2014 due to no representation.
Motion Passed 7-0
Signs
Bohler Engineering— McDonald’s — 3869 NY State 31
Zoned RC-1, Permit #45,759
Sign #1 — Wall sign consisting of 33 square feet, when 62 square feet is allowed Sign #2 — Wall Sign consisting of 14 square feet, when 62 square feet is allowed
Sign #3 — Wall Sign consisting of 33 square feet, when 131 square feet is allowed
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August 13 2014 Sign #4 — Wall sign consisting of 14 square feet, when 131 square feet is allowed Sign #5 — Wall sign consisting of 14 square feet, when 62 square feet is allowed
Sign #6 — Wall sign consisting of 14 square feet, when 131 square feet is allowed
Area Variance approval to increase the number of wall signs from 2 allowed to 6 (granted July 9, 2014, Case # 1530).
Associated Menu Boards- These are approved by the Planning Board as ‘minor signs’; no set regulations.
The proposed signs will meet the code.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Allen Kovac to approve the signs as
presented.
Motion Passed 7-0 Your Name In Lights (Affordable Hearing Aid Co) — 7323 Oswego Road Zoned HC-1, Permit #45,786
Freestanding Sign — The applicant is proposing a face change to an existing freestanding sign, the face is 24 square feet when 32 square feet total are allowed.
There was a discussion about the rotting sign posts. The Chairman would like the
applicant to be present at the next meeting to discus the sign posts.
A motion was made by Hal Henty seconded by Russ Mitchell to adjourn this sign to the
September 10, 2014 meeting.
Motion Passed 7-0 Sign-A-Rama — Clay Community Church — 8650 Morgan Rd.
Zoned RA-100, Permit #45,815
1-24 sq. fi, non-illuminated Freestanding Sign proposed; 1- 24 sq. ft. sign allowed. The proposed sign will meet the code.
A motion was made by Russ Mitchell seconded by Jim Palumbo to approve the sign as
presented.
Motion Passed 7-0
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All Brite Signs (AT& T) — 3812 Brewerton Road
Zoned RC-1, Permit #45,818
Wall Signs— Applicant is proposing two 35 square foot, internal illuminated wall signs, when a 96 and 51.2 square foot sign are allowed. The proposed signs will meet the
existing code.
A motion was made by Russ Mitchell seconded by Jim Palumbo to approve the sign as
presented.
Motion Passed 7-0
A motion was made by Allen Kovac seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn the meeting
at 8:30 pm.
Motion Passed 7-0
Respectfully Submitted
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Gloria Wetmore