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2012-09-12 · 887 words
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Russ Mitchell (Planning Board Chairman (predecessor to Borton)) Hal Henty (Planning Board Member) Karen Guinup (Planning Board Deputy Chair)

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Regular Meeting Planning Board September 12, 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 12th of September 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 Hal Henty to approve the minutes of the

previous meeting.

Motion Passed 7-0

Public Hearings:

NONE

Old Business: Adjourned Hearings:

**2012-010 Brian’s Towing Auto Recovery (Brian Antonelli) – Special Permit – 7707 Henry Clay Boulevard (adjourned from 4 previous meetings)

Chairman David Hess stated that the applicant has requested an adjournment.

A motion was made by Hal Henty, seconded by Karen Guinup to adjourn the Public Meeting to

September 26, 2012.

Motion Passed 7-0

2012-015 JoLu Development Company (Tocco Villaggio) (3) – Site Plan- State Route 31 near the Cicero border. (Adjourned from 5 previous meetings)

Regular Meeting Planning Board September 12, 2012

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Chairman Hess stated that the applicant has requested an adjournment.

A motion was made by Russ Mitchell, seconded by Allen Kovac to adjourn the Public Hearing

to November 14, 2012.

Motion Passed 7-0

2012-025 North Area YMCA – Amended Site Plan – 4775 Wetzel Road (adjourned from 1 previous meeting)

Chairman Hess stated that due to the pending Zoning Board case the applicant has requested an

adjournment.

A motion was made by Russ Mitchell, seconded by James Palumbo to adjourn the Public

Hearing to October 10, 2012.

Motion Passed 7-0

Old Business: Hearings Closed

NONE

New Business:

SIGNS

Ray Nasoni. – Trinity Assembly of God Church – 4398 State Route 31 Permit #44,146 Zoned RA-100

1-Freestanding Sign proposed-1 allowed (applicant appeared before the ZBA and received variance on August 13, 2012 to allow for a reduction in setback from 25’ to 0’ and to increase allowable square footage from 24 square feet to 32 square feet. The proposed sign will meet the code as per variances granted.)

A motion was made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Allen Kovac to approve the signs as

presented.

Motion Passed 7-0

Glenn Harvey – Sam's Real Estate Business Trust – 8770 Dell Center Drive (f.k.a. 3895 State Route 31) Permit #44,158

Regular Meeting Planning Board September 12, 2012

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3 Zoned RC-1

5 – Wall signs, totaling 511.42 square feet, when 8% or 891.68 square feet are allowed. 1 – Freestanding, internally illuminated LED sign of 64 square feet, and 45 feet from grade to top of sign. (Zoning Board of Appeals granted the applicant’s request to increase the height of the freestanding sign from 25 feet to 45 feet, and to allow five wall signs when only two are allowed at the August 13, 2012 meeting.)

Corner of Dell Center Drive. Pylon sign 25 foot off each road. Elimination of street number requirement of 8770 Dell Center Drive was discussed.

Glenn Harvey presented the proposal, Kelly Pronti was also present. The Board had a few

questions about the location of the sign. A motion was made by Russ Mitchell, seconded by Hal

Henty to approve the signs as presented.

Motion Passed 7-0

Syracuse Signage - Moyers Corners, LLC – 8302 Provo Drive Permit #44,176 Zoned O-2

1 – Wall sign, internally illuminated, a total of 25.41 square feet when 46.36 square feet are allowed.

A motion was made by Walter Lepkowski, seconded by James Palumbo to approve the signs as

presented.

Motion Passed 7-0

Key Bank – 3775 State Route 31 Permit # 44,199 Zoned NC-1

1 Wall Sign- 2 Allowed 8% max of wall face. Applicant is proposing 1, LED, internally illuminated wall sign measuring 14.93 square feet in size, and a 7 square foot ATM Kiosk sign, where 32 square feet are allowed. These signs will meet the code.

2 Freestanding sign, (1) 24 square feet, internally florescent-illuminated sign, 14 feet high, when 24 square feet and 15 foot height are allowed. This sign will meet the code.

Regular Meeting Planning Board September 12, 2012

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A motion was made by James Palumbo, seconded by Allen Kovac to approve the signs as

presented.

Motion Passed 7-0

Work Session:

Clay Industrial Park conceptual Site Plan discussion presented by James Thrasher, Walter Kalina and Carolyn May. Finalizing by OCIDA Board plans. The site at corner of Route 31 and Caugdenoy Road with the Clay Industrial Park. It is a 339-acre site. OCIDA is hoping to create a ‘shovel ready’ site through the preparation of a conceptual plan.

There was a discussion of the broad issues at this time. All decision makers must be informed so that all issues can be addressed.

A motion was made by Karen Guinup, seconded by Russ Mitchell to adjourn the meeting at 8:32

PM.

Motion Passed 7-0

Respectfully Submitted

Linda Simmons