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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-25 PB Minutes FinalTOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 25 May 2021 - 6:30 PM Town Sewer & Water Garage - Terrace Road - Cortland, NY 13045 Board Members (*absent) Christopher Newell, Chairman Nicholas Renzi Laird Updyke Nasrin Parvizi Ann Hotchkin Others Present Bruce Weber, P/Z Officer/Host Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary John DelVecchio, Town Attorney Applicants & Public Present Attorney Fran Casullo for Cortland Travel Holdings Inc., Applicant. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Chris Newell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 27 APRIL 2021 A motion was made by Member Nick Renzi to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 27 April 2021, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Ann Hotchkin, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Newell Nays: None Member Renzi Member Parvizi Member Updyke Member Hotchkin Motion carried. This becomes Action #22 of 2021. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Cortland Travel Holdings Inc., Applicant/ Reputed Owner - 3742 US Route 11 - TM #97.02-01- 24.000 - Conditional Permit - Proposed Travel Plaza Renovations Chairman Newell recognized Attorney Fran Casullo, representing the applicant who was seeking a Conditional Permit to make some improvements to the subject travel plaza (The Pit Stop) located in Polkville. He explained that they would like to remove some of the existing fuel pumps and replace them with more modern pumps. The new pumps would set upon a new island under a new canopy. Some of the existing parking would be removed, with new parking added in other areas, enhancing traffic flow, all as shown on the drawing accompanying the application, and as described in their narrative of the proposed project. Attorney Casullo explained that they will not be removing the existing underground fuel tanks, but will be installing double -walled, fiberglass lines. Page 1 of 2 (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 25 May 2021 Chairman Newell, who stated he is familiar with this plaza, agreed that what is being proposed will do a lot to improve traffic flow and aesthetics. Member Hotchkin asked if there was any landscaping proposed (shrubs, plantings, etc.); there should be some improvement in this area too. Attorney Casullo responded that he would talk with the applicant about this. In response to Member Nasrin Parvizi's comments, Attorney Casullo said "they are not asking for more; they're just changing the location." The gas pumps, he stated, are not in good shape. Member Renzi asked about changing the existing fuel tanks, and Attorney Casullo responded that the applicant's engineers had determined the tanks were fine. Member Renzi asked for information on any existing leak detection system or safety upgrades. PZO Weber requested that the applicant submit information from the NYSDEC that the existing tanks are "grandfathered in" and that the safety protocols with the new piping meets their standards. At the close of the discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Conditional Permit for the proposed renovations to the travel plaza, conditioned upon the applicant providing the safety information requested. The motion was seconded by Member Renzi, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Newell Nays: None Member Renzi Member Parvizi Member Updyke Member Hotchkin Motion carried. This becomes Action #23 of 2021. OTHER DISCUSSION • Member Renzi asked why Lowe's withdrew their application from this meeting's Agenda, and PZO Weber responded they did not address the requirement for access around the building, so needed "to go back to the drawing board." Member Renzi added that when Lowe's does return before the Board that the conditions set forth in the original approval should be revisited, especially with regard to use of parking areas for product. • Chairman Newell mentioned a proposed 26± -acre housing/ commercial development across from Walmart. They will be coming before the Board. Special meeting v. regular meeting was discussed. No consensus at this time. • Chairman Newell brought up repeated Code violations at a property on Route 222, along with one on Fairview and McLean. "There has to be something that can be done to minimize this." Town Attorney DelVecchio advised that his predecessor, John Folmer, had dealt with this problem years before. Garage sales are covered in the Code, according to PZO Weber. • Town Attorney DelVecchio read aloud the latest Covid-19 requirements for the Town. • The Town's Comprehensive Plan is ready for a public hearing. ADJOURNMENT At 7:15 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Parvizi, seconded by Member Laird Updyke, with all members present voting in the affirmative. n E. Fitch, Board Secretary Page 2 of 2 Draft e-mailed to Town Clerk & AR, JD, PB Members, DD, BW, KM & DC on 6/1/21. Approved 6/29/21.