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TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 25 April 2023 – 6:30 PM
Town Hall Board Room – 3577 Terrace Road – Cortland, NY
Board Members (*absent) Others Present
Christopher Newell, Chairman Bruce Weber, Town Planning/Zoning Officer
Nicholas Renzi (Zoom) Abigail C. Albro, Board Secretary
Laird Updyke John A. DelVecchio, Town Attorney
Nasrin Parvizi
Ann Hotchkin
Applicants & Public Present
Joseph Cavender, QPK Design for 8961 Route 11 Properties, LLC, Robert Geiger, Applicant; Attorney
Fran Casullo, Engineer Tim Buhl and Applicant Ann Swisher for Cortland Used Cars; Jay Coniglio,
Applicant; Wayman Sweat, Applicant; Shawn Herceg, Triple Cities, LLC, Bill Masterson, Complete
Construction, & Laurie Hathaway & Keith Crandall, Cook Brothers Truck Parts Co.; Andrew Welch,
Sean Fruso & Sheila Ransbottom, RIC Energy New York, LLC.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
by Chairman Christopher Newell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 28, 2023
A motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 28
March 2023, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Updyke, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #18 of 2023.
OLD BUSINESS
ROBERT GEIGER, APPLICANT/8961 ROUTE 11 PROPERTIES LLC (CORTLAND CHYSLER DODGE
JEEP RAM), REPUTED OWNER - 3878 NYS ROUTE 281 - TM #86.17-01-08.210 – Aquifer,
Conditional & Site Plan – The Application for – New Construction of Auto Sales and Car Repair
Facility
Chairman Newell recognized Joseph Cavender from QPK Design representing 8961 Route 11 Properties,
LLC. Mr. Cavender explained that they had just received the Area Variance from the Town of
Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals and would need to revise the plans. The Board briefly discussed
SEQR Part 1 & 2 and the 21 recommendations from the Cortland County Planning Department. The
Board discussed the need to see the revised plans before moving forward.
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With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to table action on the
applications for the new construction of an auto sales and car repair facility until the revised
plans are provided for the Board to review. The motion was seconded by Member Parvizi, with the
vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #19 of 2023.
SHAWN MALCHAK DBA CORTLAND USED CARS, APPLICANT/SHAWN MALCHAK, REPUTED
OWNER – 3594/3600 NYS ROUTE 281 – TM #95.12-01-21.000 & 24.000 – Aquifer & Conditional –
The Application for - New Automobile Sales/Service Facility
Chairman Newell recognized Attorney Fran Casullo, Engineer Tim Buhl, and Applicant Ann Swisher for
Cortland Used Cars. Attorney Casullo provided the revised site plan and discussed the 12
recommendations from the Cortland County Planning Department, stating the applicant was fine with
the recommendations. The Board briefly discussed the letter from SHPO and determined a letter was
not necessary.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to recommend to the Town
Board that they issue an Aquifer Protection District Special Permit and act as Lead Agency under
SERQA. The motion was seconded by Member Parvizi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #20 of 2023.
A motion was then made by Member Updyke to approve Conditional Permit for the proposed new
automobile sales/service facility, with a recommendation to the Town Board that they issue an
Aquifer Protection District Special Permit. The motion was seconded by Member Hotchkin, with
the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #21 of 2023.
NEW BUSINESS
JAY R. CONIGLIO, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 713 MCLEAN ROAD – TM #95.11-04-05.000 –
Site Plan – The Application for – A Chicken Coop
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Chairman Newell recognized applicant Jay Coniglio who was seeking Site Plan approval for a chicken
coop to house 8 hens. Planning/Zoning Officer Weber stated the applicant received an Area Variance
from the Town Zoning Board of Appeals for an agricultural use on a lot less than allowed.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Parvizi to approve the Site Plan for a
chicken coop, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Hotchkin, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #22 of 2023.
WAYMAN SWEAT DBA BEST SWEAT’S, LLC, APPLICANT/JEFFREY BUSHNELL, REPUTED OWNER
– 985 ROUTE 13 – TM #95.16-01-12.000 - Conditional Permit – The Application for – A Drive-in
Restaurant (food truck)
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Wayman Sweat, DBA Sweat’s, LLC who was seeking approval for
a Conditional Permit for a drive-in restaurant (food truck). There was a brief discussion between the
Board and the Applicant. The Applicant stated he had Health Department Permits, insurance and a
contract with the owner of the property. Board Member Parvizi asked about limited parking at the
location. The Applicant stated there would be additional parking out back.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Updyke to approve the Conditional
Permit for a drive-in restaurant (food truck), as requested. The motion was seconded by Member
Parvizi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #23 of 2023.
TRIPLE CITIES HOLDING, LLC, (COOK BROTHERS TRUCK PARTS CO.) APPLICANT/LOUIS &
MILDRED PETRELLA, REPUTED OWNER – 3762,3772 ROUTE 11 – TM #97.02-01-25.000 - Aquifer
& Conditional – The Application for – An 11,670 SF Warehouse Addition to an Existing 1,620 SF
Commercial Building
Chairman Newell recognized Tim Buhl, Engineer representing Triple Cities Holdings, LLC (Cook
Brothers Truck Parts Co.) who was seeking approval for a 11,670 sf warehouse addition to an existing
1,620 sf commercial building. Chairman Newell asked what the projected cost of the project was.
Planning/Zoning Officer Weber stated over $150,000, which is why the applicant needed an Aquifer
Permit. Mr. Buhl explained that the Applicant has outgrown their current location and needed more
storage space, the addition would be used for storage and the existing building would be used as office
space. The applicant stated that everything stored in the building would be retail parts.
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With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to send the application for
11,670 sf warehouse addition to an existing 1,620 sf commerci al building to the Cortland County
Planning Department for their review. The motion was seconded by Member Updyke, with the
vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #24 of 2023.
CORTLANDVILLE PV, LLC, APPLICANT/RIC NEW YORK, LLC , REPUTED OWNER – 3023 ROUTE
215 – TM #106.00-03-13.100 - Aquifer & Conditional – The Application for – Large-Scale Solar
Energy System
Chairman Newell recognized Andrew Welch, Senior Project Manager from RIC New York, LLC,
representing Applicant Cortlandville PV, LLC. Mr. Welch and the Board discussed the proposed project .
The Board asked questions regarding how many trees would remain and how many would be planted to
block the view of the solar panels, would the solar panels be fenced in; and are there retention ponds for
the water runoff? Member Parvizi asked if the property was previously used as farmland for crops. Mr.
Welch stated that he believed the land had not been farmed for crops in the last 5 years and that he
would investigate it further for specifics. Member Renzi asked about the access road and gate, and if the
proposed project would include lights. Mr. Welch stated that the access road was an easement and was
the driveway of the property owner up until the gate; and that there was no need for lights. Member
Hotchkin asked about proper signage, so people know who to call in case of an emergency. Mr. Welch
stated that there would be proper signage.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Updyke to send the application for an
Aquifer Protection District Special Permit and Conditional Permit for the proposed Large-Scale
Solar Energy System to the Cortland County Planning Department for their review. The motion
was seconded by Member Hotchkin, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #25 of 2023.
A motion was then made by Member Hotchkin that the Town Planning Board will act as Lead
Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Large-Scale Solar Energy System. The motion was
seconded by Member Parvizi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #26 of 2023.
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REGAN DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT/JOSEPH & DANTE ARMIDEO, REPUTED OWNERS - 968 NYS
ROUTE 13 - TM #96.13-01-02.110 – RECEIVE, REVIEW & APPROVE – final edited SEQR from
B&L.
Chairman Newell asked if there was any other business to address. Planning/Zoning Officer Weber
requested the Board receive, review, and approve the final edited SEQR Part 3 from B&L.
With no further discussion a motion was made by Member Parvizi that the Town of Cortlandville
Planning Board receive, review, and approve the final edited Part 3 from B&L. The motion was
seconded by Member Hotchkin, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #27 of 2023.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At the request of Town Attorney DelVecchio, at 7:52 p.m., a motion was made by Member Hotchkin
to recess the meeting to an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. The motion was
seconded by Member Updyke, with all Board members present voting in favor.
At 8:06 p.m., a motion was made by Member Hotchkin adjourn Executive Session and reconvene
the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Parvizi, with all Board members
present voting in favor.
No Action Taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:06 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.
Abigail C. Albro, Board Secretary E-mailed to Town Clerk, AR, Bd. Members, JD
County Planning, BW and KM & DC on 5/12/23.