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2012-11-14 · 761 words
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Growth & Subdivisions
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Russ Mitchell (Planning Board Chairman (predecessor to Borton)) Hal Henty (Planning Board Member) Karen Guinup (Planning Board Deputy Chair)

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

Regular Meeting Planning Board November 14, 2012

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The regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga was held at Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 14th of November 2012. 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 Walter Lepkowski

Member

Hal Henty

Member Allen Kovac

Member Russ Mitchell

Member James Palumbo

Member Mark Territo Commissioner of Planning & Development

Scott Chatfield

Planning Board Attorney

Kim Patterson C & S Engineers

Linda Simmons

Planning Board Secretary

ABSENT:

A motion was made by Allen Kovac seconded by James Palumbo to approve the minutes of the

previous meeting.

Motion Passed 7-0

Public Hearings:

NONE

Old Business: Adjourned Hearings:

**2012-011 Orange Commons Subdivision – Preliminary Plat – 4414 State Rt. 31(adjourned from 8 previous meetings)

Chairman Hess opened the public hearing. Julian Clark, of Plumley Engineering was present to explain the proposal. Mr. Clark began by reviewing what was accomplished since the last meeting. Mr. Clark stated that the State DOT approval has been received but they have not presented a letter to the Town. The proposal is for the development of 114 lots. The right in and right out only has been approved by DOT as opposed to the one-way street that was previously proposed. Roads will be built to new town standards. Left turn lane on Rt 31 must be shown on preliminary plat. Lot lines for the HOA property to be delineated. Town emergency vehicles are to be able to make turns. Signs need to be shown. Details on preliminary and final plat need to be shown.

Regular Meeting Planning Board November 14, 2012

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The Board stated that whatever is approved in each section, needs to be section built accordingly. The Board also would like to see a simplifying in the numbering of sections. 33 houses between sections 1 and 3 with infrastructure. Island issues need to be corrected and checked with Tom Weaver. Plantings and signage needs to be allowed for the island. Drawings need to be corrected.

The Board needs to see revised plans before approval. Contact with 911 approval.

A motion was made by Hal Henty and seconded by James Palumbo to adjourn this to November

28, 2012.

Motion passed 7-0.

2012-015 JoLu Development Company (Tocco Villaggio) (3) – Site Plan- State Route 31 near the Cicero border. (Adjourned from 6 previous meetings)

Chairman Hess opened the public hearing. Amy Franco of CHA was present to explain the proposal. Ms. Franco began by explaining nothing has changed on site plan. Town of Cicero

Public hearing is scheduled for November 26, 2012. She stated that approval is needed for the apartments and community center portion of the plan.

Site Plan approval section 1.

Section 1 show lot lines on site plan details of delineation, lighting and grading.

A discussion took place on exactly what the Planning Board would be approving, and how the finished map should look and what details need to be included. Ms. Franco stated that they would revise the map and present this to the Board at the next meeting.

A motion was made by Walter Lepkowski and seconded by James Palumbo to adjourn to

November 28, 2012.

Motion Passed 7-0.

Old Business: Hearings Closed

NONE

New Business:

SIGNS

Regular Meeting Planning Board November 14, 2012

A P P R O V E D

3 Allied Sign Company - COR Development Company – Sport Clips Hair Cuts – 3873 State Route 31 Permit #44,305 Zoned RC-1

1 Wall Sign, two per tenant allowed, 26.4 square feet allowed. 23.8 square feet proposed, LED internally illuminated. This sign, as presented, will meet the code. Needs street number on sign.

A motion was made by Hal Henty, seconded by James Palumbo to approve the signs as

presented.

Motion Passed 7-0

Bartush Signs – Praxair – 4560 Morgan Place

Permit #44,328 Zoned I-1

1 Free standing- 32 square feet allowed, 13.5 proposed, non illuminated. This sign will meet the code.

A motion was made by Russ Mitchell, seconded by Allen Kovac to approve the signs as

presented, with the condition that the address must be placed on the sign.

Motion Passed 7-0

Work Session:

NONE

A motion was made by Walter Lepkowski, seconded by James Palumbo

to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM.

Motion Passed 7-0

Respectfully Submitted

Linda Simmons