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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-22 PB Minutes FinalPage 1 of 4 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. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes via Zoom 22 February 2022 Page 2 of 4 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: (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes via Zoom 22 February 2022 Page 3 of 4 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. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes via Zoom 22 February 2022 Page 4 of 4 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.