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Home My WebLink About2022-03-29 PB Minutes FinalPage 1 of 3 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 29 March 2022 – 6:30 PM Town Court 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 Joseph Perrone for Suit-Kote Corp., Applicant; Ryan Marrs for Gutchess Lumber, Applicant; Stacy Silvers, John Anderson, Andy Gilchrist, Gary Nouse & Rod Ives for Ray Energy Corp., Applicant; Pam Jenkins, 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 – 22 FEBRUARY & 8 MARCH 2022 A motion was made by Member Nick Renzi to approve this Board’s Minutes of 22 February and 8 March 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 #16 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 second 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. Reference is made to those Minutes for previous actions. Chairman Newell asked Mr. Perrone if he had read County Panning’s recommendations regarding this proposed project, and he said he had. Member Hotchkin asked about NYSDEC approval for the proposed tank replacements and Mr. Perrone stated he would provide the Town with a copy of the required license for the record. Member Laird Updyke asked what happens “if the business goes out?” Mr. Perrone answered that they are responsible to the State of NY and the County to remove all materials that are on that facility; nothing can be left there. At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to approve a Conditional Permit for Phase II and Phase III of the proposed tank replacements/additions, incorporating (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 29 March 2022 Page 2 of 3 Items 1 thru 6 of Cortland County Planning Board’s Resolution No. 22-02 dated 19 January 2022. 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 #17 of 2022. 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. At the 22 February 2022 meeting of this Board, the application was forwarded to Cortland County Planning for their review. What is being proposed 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. Mr. Marrs stated he had received a copy of the County’s recommendations. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Updyke to approve the Conditional Permit for the proposed 2500± SF building addition, with the recommendation made to the Town of Cortlandville Board that they issue an Aquifer Protection District Permit and act as Lead Agency under SEQRA. 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 #18 of 2022. NEW BUSINESS Ray Energy Corp., Applicant/River Run Properties, LLC, Reputed Owner – 3893 US Route 11 – TM #87.00-04-10.000 – Conditional Permit & Aquifer Protection District Special Permit – Propane Terminal Chairman Newell recognized Rod Ives and associates, representing the applicant who was seeking the above permits for the proposed construction of a propane/bio-propane storage and wholesale distribution site with a rail siding at this location, all as shown on the drawings accompanying the application. Mr. Ives explained the new access driveway off Route 11 to the Board members, and he stated he will discuss this “with the neighbors” regarding “straightening out the encroachment.” He stated that there will be light poles to illuminate the driveway at night. They will work with the DOT for this. Mr. Ives then reviewed the drawings for the Board, explained their content, and answered the Board’s questions. Member Renzi reviewed his prepared comments on the project, a copy of which has been (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 29 March 2022 Page 3 of 3 placed on file for the record and also given to Mr. Ives, who stated he will respond, in writing, to Member Renzi’s comments/questions. Fire safety technicalities were discussed by another engineering representative, Gary Nouse, in response to Member Renzi’s questions. Member Hotchkin suggested to Mr. Ives that he contact SHPO. PZO Bruce Weber stated, with regard to SEQR, the Planning Board should determine who they would like to be Lead Agency. At the close of this extensive discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi that the applications for a Conditional Permit and Aquifer Protection District Special Permit for the proposed construction of a propane and bio-propane storage and wholesale distribution site with rail siding be sent to Cortland County Planning 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 #19 of 2022. OTHER DISCUSSION • Gutchess Park – Town Attorney John DelVecchio explained that Phase II of the construction is very similar to Phase I, but fields are slightly smaller. Same engineering company; work to start, hopefully, by end of April. No baseball this year. Building containing concession stand will be constructed. • Regan Development – Looking for another site because of proximity to mine. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:35 p.m., a motion was made by Member Renzi 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 7:49 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 Renzi, with all Board members present voting in favor. ADJOURNMENT At 7:50 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Parvizi, 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 4/26/22. Approved 4/26/22.