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TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting Via Zoom - Tuesday, 22 February 2022 – 6:30 PM
Town Offices: 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
Joseph Perrone for Suit-Kote Corp., Applicant; Jamie Easton for Regan Development, David Clements for
Splash Car Wash, Applicant: Ken Ray, Matt Napierala & Rod Ives for Napierala Consulting, Applicant;
Brad Smith, Chuck Feiszli, Jason Frank, Gary Norse, John Anderson, Eddie Velazquez, Andrew
Gilchrist, Rebecca Mines, Stacy Silvers, Ryan Marrs, Brad Smith.
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 JANUARY 2022
A motion was made by Member Nick Renzi to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 25
January 2022, 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 #9 of 2022.
OLD BUSINESS
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 – Phases II & III
Chairman Newell recognized Joseph Perrone, representing the applicant for the third meeting with this
Board, this time seeking approval for Phases II and III tank replacements as described in their 16
January 2022 memorandum to the Town of Cortlandville (third paragraph, Item 2). At the previous
meeting, the applications were forwarded to County Planning for their review of Phase I.
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 Nasrin 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 #10 of 2022.
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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 who reported that since the last
meeting they have submitted the full reports/drawings requested, and are now ready to proceed with the
SEQRA determination. Member Renzi requested a copy of their response to Barton & Loguidice’s
February letter.
In response to Member Hotchkin’s question, Mr. Easton stated that they have discussed the project with
SHPO who said there was no effect. She also reported that a letter will be written to NYSDOT regarding
the crosswalk, which is supported by the Town Board.
Rebecca, from Barton/Loguidice, commented that everything had been addressed except for hauling of
material off of the site; the applicant still needs to comment on that. Jamie Easton commented on this
matter, concluding that there will be no material leaving the site; it will be spread out onsite. He also
responded to Member Parvizi’s comment regarding “two boxes that are not marked.”
In response to Chairman Newell’s question, Town Attorney DelVecchio asked if the Board has sufficient
information to conduct a proper SEQRA review and, if so, has the Board had sufficient time to review the
submittals? Chairman Newell then asked the other Board members if they were prepared. PZO Bruce
Weber responded that the County is looking for a more complete plan than what there is right now, plus
it needs to go to the ZBA when SEQRA is completed; then it would be appropriate to send it back to
County Planning. They would also like to see the stormwater plan, sidewalks, and crossings addressed.
Mr. Easton asked this Board if they had enough information to undertake the SEQRA review at this
meeting.
Chairman Newell asked the Board members if they would like to have a separate/special meeting to do
the SEQRA review. It was the consensus of the Board that waiting for the next regular meeting would be
too long; a special meeting before that would be better.
At the conclusion of their discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to hold a Special
Meeting on 8 March 2022 at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom, to complete the SEQRA 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 #11 of 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc., Applicant/Reputed Owner – 890 McLean Road – TM #95.12-01-16.000
– Conditional & Aquifer Protection District Special Permits for Proposed 2500± SF Building
Addition
Chairman Newell recognized Ryan Marrs, representing the applicant who was seeking a Conditional
Permit to construct a 2500± SF pre-engineered metal building addition to an existing sorter building at
this facility. This will modernize the sawmill by adding new equipment (a stacker) for more automation.
The area around it is paved. All drainage will be handled as it currently is. There is no need to change
the stormwater plans.
At the conclusion of a short discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to send the
applications to Cortland County Planning for their review. The motion was seconded by Member
Parvizi, with the vote recorded as follows:
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Ayes: Chairman Newell Nays: None
Member Renzi
Member Parvizi
Member Updyke
Member Hotchkin
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #12 of 2022.
Splash Car Wash, Inc., Applicant/Reputed Owner – 876 NYS Route 13 – TM #95.16-02-78.100 –
Conditional Permit for Proposed Renovations
Chairman Newell recognized David Clements and Engineer Chuck Feiszli representing the applicant who
was seeking a Conditional Permit to demolish the existing four manual car wash bays and center service
area at this site; the resultant open area will be used to install several boom-mounted vacuum stations,
all as shown on the drawings accompanying the application. The two “tunnel” type car washes will
remain. Customers will be able to use the site unlimited for a monthly fee. Member Renzi had some
questions, a copy of which has been placed on file for the record.
Mr. Clements stated that the facility will not be closed while under renovation. Ingress and egress will
remain the same.
At the conclusion of this short discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the
Conditional Permit for the proposed car wash renovations, as requested. 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 #13 of 2022.
Napierala Consulting, Applicant/Ray Energy Corporation, Reputed Owner – 3893 US Route 11 –
TM #87.00-04-10.000 – Sketch Plan Conference – Proposed Rail Terminal
Chairman Newell recognized Ken Ray, Gary Nourse, Matt Napierala, John Anderson and Rod Ives,
representing the applicant/owner of this proposed project which involves the wholesale distribution of
propane via a proposed rail terminal to this site, which will then be stored in above-ground tanks, and
then delivered to wholesale customers via tractor trailer, all as described in the Napierala Consulting
letter dated 2/11/22 to PZO Weber from Matthew Napierala, PE, and as shown on the aerial photo
accompanying the letter.
Flood elevations were addressed and will be mitigated. Member Renzi had numerous questions for the
applicant/reputed owner, a copy of which has been placed on file for the record. Hours of operation are
expected to be from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a Saturday.
The facility will be secured.
In answer to Member Hotchkin’s question, PZO Weber spoke about a required variance as the Town does
not have a definition for fuel. He gave the options for the applicant to undertake. The reputed owner’s
attorney, Andy Gilchrist, agreed and made his comments. PZO Weber asked Attorney Gilchrist to
outline “those things that you brought up tonight and email those to me for my review, then I can take
that under consideration before having to think about going to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an
Interpretation.”
No Action Taken.
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OTHER DISCUSSION
• Member Hotchkin reported that at the Town Board meeting last week, the memo she and
Chairman Newell wrote regarding sidewalk issues was discussed and Supervisor Tom Williams
will be “pushing the Code Office to keep up with the Maintenance Part of sidewalks.” The next
thing should be to write a letter to the NYSDOT regarding the enhanced crosswalk for the Regan
project. Maps need to be obtained from “the Planning Department” in order to discuss where we
think the priorities are. There might be some funds left for this.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Hotchkin, seconded by Member
Parvizi, 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 3/7/22.
Approved 3/29/22.