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Home My WebLink About2021-12-28 PB Minutes FinalPage 1 of 5 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting Via Zoom - Monday, 28 December 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 (Host) Nicholas Renzi Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Laird Updyke John DelVecchio, Town Attorney Nasrin Parvizi Ann Hotchkin Applicants & Public Present Richard Cummings, Applicant; Gabe Regan & Jamie Easton for Regan Development, Applicant; Joseph Perrone for Suit-Kote Corp., Applicant; Attorney James Gosier for Cortlandville, LLC (Byrne Dairy), Applicant; James & Robert Lucas, Applicants; David Yaman, Applicant; Chuck White of Barton & Loguidice, Amelia McLean-Robertson, Eddie Velazquez, Ed Keplinger, Brian Monroe. 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 NOVEMBER 2021 A motion was made by Member Nick Renzi to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 25 November 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 #48 of 2021. OLD BUSINESS Regan Development, Applicant/CB Cortlandville LLC, Reputed Owner – NYS Route 13 – TM #95.00-10-11.100 – Site Plan Review, Conditional & Aquifer Protection District Special Permits for Proposed Mixed Use Building Chairman Newell recognized Jamie Easton from Regan Development reported that they had met with the Town ZBA regarding this project, and they liked the plan but understood they could not vote on it until the SEQRA process was completed. Tonight’s packet contained a revised Site Plan that, he said, should satisfy both this Board and the ZBA. He stated that there were now two independent pathways, as shown. There would be one 72-unit four- story building with 6,000 SF of commercial space, 500 ft. from the roadway. This would be the first phase of a multi-phase project. A traffic report is being prepared, along with others that will assist with the SEQRA process. More advanced plans need to be prepared, he stated. He asked if the Board really liked the general layout and how it flows. What would they like to see? Chairman Newell commented that they needed to review the work of Barton & Loguidice, pertaining to the SEQRA process, and asked members if they had any other comments at this time. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes via Zoom 28 December 2021 Page 2 of 5 Member Renzi asked a couple of questions regarding any marketing analysis/study that had been completed. Member Hotchkin asked about sidewalks. Mr. Easton responded they anticipate installing a pedestrian push/pull as part of their DOT Permit. Member Nasrin Parvizi commented that she liked the new design. She noted that on the LEAF it stated the building height as 25 feet, but a four-story building “is way over that.” She also liked the façade of the building shown. Town Attorney John DelVecchio advised the Board that Chuck White, from Barton & Loguidice, was in attendance, and that the firm will be assisting the Board with SEQRA. The plans have changed since their initial submittal and perhaps their original comments need to also be changed. Mr. White stated they will take “a second look.” Mr. Easton added that 90% will remain the same. Attorney DelVecchio advised that any other minor changes could be addressed in a simple letter to the Board. PZO Bruce Weber reminded the Board that the plans had already been submitted to County Planning and they responded that they should be resubmitted when they are more complete and the SEQRA is completed. At the close od this discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to postpone the continued review of the proposed project until further notice. 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 #49 of 2021. Cortlandville LLC, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 3156 Byrne Hollow Crossing – TM #105.00-01- 17.000 – Conditional & Aquifer Protection District Special Permits for Proposed Addition Chairman Newell recognized Attorney Jim Gosier, representing Byrne Dairy, who was seeking the above permits to retool the existing facility, including adding 1200 SF of mechanical space, construct a new truck scale and approach, and pave an additional small area. The applications have been reviewed by County Planning and their report received. Attorney Gosier reported he had read the County’s recommendations contained in that report. Attorney Gosier advised the Board that they will consolidate the lots requested and had spoken with Real Property Tax Services and County Planning regarding this. He showed the revised map on the screen for everyone to see, a copy of which has been placed on file for the record. A motion was then made by Member Updyke to approve the Conditional Permit for the proposed retooling/changes to the existing dairy pan, as requested, incorporating Items 1 thru 6 of the Cortland County Planning Board’s Resolution No. 21-41 dated 15 December 2021, with a recommendation to the Town Board that they issue an Aquifer Protection District Special Permit and act as Lead Agency under SEQRA. The motion was seconded by Member Parvizi, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Newell Nays: None Member Renzi Member Parvizi Member Updyke Member Hotchkin Motion carried. This becomes Action #50 of 2021. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes via Zoom 28 December 2021 Page 3 of 5 NEW BUSINESS Richard L. Cummings, Applicant/Daniel G. Millard, Reputed Owner – 407 Lime Hollow Road – TM #95.00-01-42.000 – Lot Line Adjustment Chairman Newell recognized the applicant who explained he was seeking approval to add a 27,264± SF portion of this parcel to his adjacent TM #95.00-01-02.000, as shown on the maps accompanying the application. Board members had no questions. A motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the Lot Line Adjustment 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 #51 of 2021. Suit-Kote Corporation, Applicant/Cortland Asphalt Products Co., Reputed Owner – 1902 Lorings Crossing – TM #77.00-01-22.000 – Conditional Permit & Aquifer Protection District Special Permit – Facility Upgrade Chairman Newell recognized the Joseph Perrone, representing the applicant who was seeking approval to replace two 29,600-gallon tanks at this asphalt facility with two 40,000-gallon tanks, and add two 80,000-gallon tanks which will replace two 63,000-gallon tanks. The tanks will not contain anything new. Member Renzi asked some technical questions pertaining to containment which were answered by Mr. Perrone. In response to Member Updyke’s question, Mr. Perrone explained the upgrade will be done in three phases. At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to send the applications for a Conditional Permit and an Aquifer Protection District Special Permit to the Cortland County Planning Department for their review. The motion was seconded by Member 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 #52 of 2021. James B. & Robert C. Lucas, Applicants/Reputed Owners – NYS Route 13 – TM #105.00-04-05.200 – Subdivision of Land Chairman Newell recognized the applicants who explained they were seeking approval to subdivide this 62±-acre property into two lots, one of 55± acres and one of 7± acres, as shown on the map accompanying the application. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes via Zoom 28 December 2021 Page 4 of 5 A motion was made by Member Updyke to forward the application for the subdivision of land to the Cortland County Planning Department for their review. 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 #53 of 2021. David Yaman, Applicant/Cortland Commerce Center, LLC, Reputed Owner – 839 NYS Route 13 – TM #95.00-10-01.100 – Subdivision, Conditional & Aquifer Protection District Special Permits for Proposed Buildout Chairman Newell recognized the applicant who, along with Edward Keplinger of Keplinger Freeman Associates, explained the site plans displayed on the screen for a warehouse/manufacturing facility at this location. The proposed multi-phased project consists of the construction of one 38,000 SF building, four 30,000 SF buildings, and one 20,000 SF building, with associated driveways, parking, loading docks, utility services, stormwater management facilities, and landscaping, all as shown on the plans accompanying the application. The project will require subdivision approval for the acquisition of a parcel of land from the adjacent JM Murray Center. Mr. Yaman explained the occupancy of the existing building(s) and what he saw for the future—smaller light industries, with access from both NYS Route 13 and Lime Hollow Road. “We can attract a variety of industries,” he said. Member Hotchkin commented that the new structure(s) should match the other buildings. Member Renzi asked questions about parking; Mr. Yaman responded that this would depend upon the tenant. Buildings A and E would be constructed first in Phase One. Member Parvizi asked about the proposed subdivision, and Mr. Keplinger explained what was planned. Mr. Yaman stated this was done primarily for financing. At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to send the applications to the Cortland County Planning Department for their review. The motion was seconded by Member 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 #54 of 2021. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:45 p.m., a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Member Parvizi, with all Board members present voting in favor. At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Chairman Newell to come out of Executive Session during which there were no actions taken. The motion was seconded by Member Hotchkin, with all Board members present voting in favor. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes via Zoom 28 December 2021 Page 5 of 5 Proposed Wellhead Protection Amendment by Town Board A motion was made by Member Renzi that the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board is supportive of the Town Board’s amending of the Town of Cortlandville’s Zoning Code to further safeguard the existing Wellhead Protection Areas located within the Town’s Aquifer Protection District as proposed. The motion was seconded by Member Parvizi, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Newell Nays: None Member Renzi Member Parvizi Member Updyke Member Hotchkin Motion carried. This becomes Action #54 of 2021. OTHER DISCUSSION • Member Renzi asked if there was anything being done in regard to tracking of the Conditional Permits? Chairman Newell commented that he thought the issue was settled last month. PZO Weber explained the process as it was handled by CEO Kevin McMahon; there is no specific inspection conducted to verify conditions set by the Planning Board. “If someone sees something, then it is followed through in that manner,” PZO Weber said. Chairman Newell stated he would contact Town Supervisor Williams regarding the Conditional Permit follow-up and report back to this Board in January. ADJOURNMENT At 8:25 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Renzi, seconded by Member Updyke, with all members present voting in the affirmative. Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Draft e-mailed to Town Clerk & AR, AA, JD, PB Members, TJ, BW, KM & DC on 1/25/22. Approved 1/25/22.