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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-2020 Planning Board Meeting MinutesPage 1 of 2 TOWN OF VIRGIL PLANNING BOARD DRAFT Minutes of Regular Meeting - Monday, 23 November 2020 – 7 PM Town Hall – 1176 Church Street – Virgil, NY 13045 Board Members (*absent) Others Present Jeffrey Breed, Chairman Joan Fitch, Board Secretary Carole Lathrop Patrick Snyder, Town Attorney Mark Baranello John Kaminski, Town Supervisor Dale Taylor *Sara Sirois Sylvia Cook, Alternate Applicants & Public Present Wes Kryger for Greek Peak Holdings, LLC, Applicant. PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing was opened at 7 p.m. by Chairman Jeffrey Breed with the Board Secretary reading aloud the Legal Notice as published in the Cortland Standard. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. Greek Peak Holdings, LLC, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 2000 NYS Route 392 – TM #127.09- 03.110 – Site Plan Review & Special Aquifer Permit – Proposed Wedding Barn Chairman Breed recognized Wes Kryger, representing the applicant who was seeking Site Plan approval to construct an 84 ft. by 154 ft., wedding barn, with ceremony area, parking lot, and access road off of Route 392, all as shown on the materials accompanying the applications. Mr. Kryger stated the proposed facility would be used year ‘round. The barn would be constructed on a slab and have heat. Chairman Breed asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on the proposed facility. There was no one. With everyone having been heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Breed closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Virgil Planning Board was called to order by Acting Chairman Baranello at 7:06 p.m. Greek Peak Holdings, LLC, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 2000 NYS Route 392 – TM #127.09- 03.110 – Site Plan Review & Special Aquifer Permit – Proposed Wedding Barn Member Dale Taylor asked questions regarding proposed cost of the facility, number of weddings per day, etc. Mr. Kryger stated that the improvements may run around one million dollars, and one of their existing facilities has had as many as five weddings over a weekend. He also added that the barn would be used for more than just weddings. The proposed access road was discussed, and a service road would be behind the building. Chairman Breed asked Mr. Kryger if he had a larger scale map; he did, and displayed it to the Board for their review, answering their questions. Stormwater issues were discussed, and Mr. Kryger stated that the NYSDOT was satisfied with what was planned, but they had yet to get a permit. Town Attorney Snyder cautioned him where no work shall be done. County Soil and Water was discussed regarding review of what was proposed. DRAFT (T) Virgil Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting 23 November 2020 Page 2 of 2 The kitchen facility was discussed, and a small concrete pad is planned outside the building, which Mr. Kryger showed to the Board members on the map. Member Baranello asked about total occupancy and CEO Brown stated he would determine this. Fire safety was discussed re hydrant(s); CEO Brown advised that building review has not started yet. At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Member Taylor to hold a Special Meeting on Monday, 21 December 2020, 7 p.m. for the Site Plan Review of a proposed wedding barn. The motion was seconded by Member Baranello, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Breed Nays: None Member Lathrop Member Baranello Absent: Member Sirois Member Taylor Alternate Member Cook Motion carried. This becomes Action #35 of 2020. OTHER MATTERS • Chairman Breed thanked Town Attorney Patrick Snyder for conducting their training session. ADJOURNMENT At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Member Taylor, seconded by Member Baranello, to adjourn the meeting. All Board members present voted in the affirmative. Joan E. Fitch Draft emailed to Town Clerk, Bd. Members, Planning Board Secretary Town Attorney & CEO & on 12/19/20.