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HomeMy WebLinkAboutB - 03 PB Minutes 04/25/2023Page 1 of 5 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. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 25 April 2023 Page 2 of 5 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 (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 25 April 2023 Page 3 of 5 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. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 25 April 2023 Page 4 of 5 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. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 25 April 2023 Page 5 of 5 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. 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