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Home My WebLink About2021-06-29 PB Minutes FinalPage 1 of 4 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 29 June 2021 – 6:30 PM Town Hall Board Room – 3577 Terrace Road – Cortland, NY 13045 Board Members (*absent) Others Present Christopher Newell, Chairman Bruce Weber, P/Z Officer Nicholas Renzi, Acting Chairman Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Laird Updyke John DelVecchio, Town Attorney Nasrin Parvizi Ann Hotchkin Applicants & Public Present James Easton for Regan Development, Applicant; Troy Beckwith, Applicant; Jeff Edwards, Applicant; Trisha Jesset, PE, Cortland Co. Director of Planning; Bob Martin. REGULAR M EETING 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 – 25 MAY 2021 A motion was made by Member Nick Renzi to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 25 May 2021, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Laird Updyke, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Newell Nays: None Member Renzi Member Parvizi Member Updyke Member Hotchkin Motion carried. This becomes Action #24 of 2021. Chairman Newell announced to those present that he was turning the meeting over to Member Renzi to act as Chairman. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Jeffrey Edwards, Applicant/Jeffrey & Cindy Edwards, Reputed Owners – 3427 Page Green Road – TM #96.00-10-06.100 – Subdivision of Land Acting Chairman Renzi recognized the applicant who explained that he was seeking approval to subdivide this 95.55±-acre parcel into five parcels as shown on the completed SEAF and annotated aerial photo accompanying the application. He would like to do this, he said, in order to keep some land for hunting and for future sale of lots. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 29 June 2021 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Edwards, PZO Weber and Town Attorney DelVecchio discussed a proposed right-of- way/easement. PO Weber suggested that the applicant have his attorney create an easement. A motion was then made by Member Newell to approve the Subdivision of Land as requested. 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 #25 of 2021. Troy M. Beckwith, Applicant/875 Route 113, LLC, Reputed Owner – 873 NYS Route 13 – TM #95.16-02-72.000 – Site Plan Approval – Removal of Existing Drive-Thru Lane Acting Chairman Renzi recognized the applicant who explained that he was seeking approval to remove an existing drive-thru lane. Mr. Beckwith affirmed Acting Chair Renzi’s comment that there was some construction going on here. However, the new tenant wanted another 970 SF so they would like the drive-thru removed, as indicated on a drawing accompanying the application. The building is being expanded for additional storage space. He added that “this has nothing to do with Moe’s, it’s two separate tenants; most likely it will be some kind of retail.” Access was discussed. At the conclusion of a brief discussion, a motion was made by Acting Chair Renzi to approve the Site Plan for the removal of the existing drive-thru lane, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member 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 #26 of 2021. Regan Development, Applicant/CB Cortlandville LLC, Reputed Owner – NYS Route 13 – TM #95.00-10-11.100 – Sketch Plan Review – Proposed Development Acting Chairman Renzi recognized Jamie Easton, a Civil Engineer representing the applicant who would like to construct a development consisting of two four-story mixed use buildings containing a total of 144 multi-family units and four commercial pad sites, all as explained in the “Project Narrative for NYS Route 13,” dated 11 June 2021, and as prepared by EP Land Services LLC – Cohoes, NY, which accompanied the applications for an Area Variance, Conditional Permit, and Aquifer Protection District Special Permit. The project would start with Phase One, one building. An area variance would be required because there is not enough commercial space in Phase One. Each building is about 20,000 SF, he said, but only one building is proposed in Phase One. A day care facility will be included. The housing is not Section 8, but rent would be based on income. Property taxes would be paid in full. The project is proposed to start in August 2022 and finished in December 2026. The number of units per building was based upon their market analysis; they are typically rented out within a week, he stated. Acting Chairman Renzi stated he would like to see this Market Analysis, both residential and commercial. Mr. Easton stated he would ask for what they have and email that to PZO Weber. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 29 June 2021 Page 3 of 4 In response to Member Newell’s question, an elementary type playground system would be provided. Acting Chairman Renzi asked Mr. Easton to provide “a chart that shows Building One, Building Two, when they start, when they finish, etc.” Mr. Easton responded he could give estimates. Member Parvizi suggested a “courtyard change.” Mr. Easton, in response to Member Newell’s question, stated that building façades could be changed. Acting Chairman Renzi advised Mr. Easton that the Board would probably enlist the help of an expert to assist with the SEQRA process. Lead Agency determination needs to be made also. Pedestrian crossing on Route 13 was a concern mentioned by Member Hotchkin. Mr. Easton assured everyone that all of these things would be addressed by the developer and the NYSDOT. Town Attorney DelVecchio advised that before the project can move forward “an area variance must be examined by the ZBA and, prior to that determination or before that determination can even happen, a SEQRA determination must occur.” There are three main involved areas, this Board, the ZBA, and the Town Board. He stated he had asked the Town Board if they would be Lead Agency on the project, and they said yes if that was what the Town wants. Customarily, he said, when there is an Aquifer Protection District Special Permit involved, the Town Board takes this role. This needs to be resolved, preferably at this meeting. This Board, he stated has a lot more expertise in this process. Board members discussed the Lead Agency matter and concluded that they would like to act as such. Attorney DelVecchio stated he will take this up with the Town Board and see how they feel about it as a whole; if they consent to this Board being Lead Agency, then the issue is resolved. A motion was then made by Member Newell that the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board intends to act as Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed development of six (6) buildings and surface parking lots. The motion was seconded by Acting Chairman 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 #27 of 2021. The Board discussed having assistance with the SEQRA process and plan review. In conclusion, Member Hotchkin suggested putting together a Request for Proposals in selection of an engineering firm. Attorney DelVecchio advised the Board to come back at their next meeting and discuss Lead Agency and retaining of an engineering firm. OTHER DISCUSSION • Member Newell again brought up repeated Code violations at a property on Route 222, along with one on Fairview and McLean. Attorney DelVecchio reported that he had talked with CEO Campbell regarding this and a letter had been sent. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 29 June 2021 Page 4 of 4 ADJOURNMENT At 7:40 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Hotchkin, seconded by Member Updyke, with all members present voting in the affirmative. Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Draft e-mailed to Town Clerk & AR, JD, PB Members, DD, BW, KM & DC on 7/26/21. Approved 7/27/21.