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TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 30 May 2023 – 6:30 PM
Town Meeting Board Room – 3577 Terrace Road – Cortland, NY
Board Members (*absent) Others Present
Christopher Newell, Chairman Bruce Weber, Town Planning/Zoning Officer
Nicholas Renzi Abigail C. Albro, Board Secretary
Laird Updyke
Nasrin Parvizi
Ann Hotchkin
Applicants & Public Present
James Easton for Regan Development; Joseph Cavender, QPK Design for 8961 Route 11 Properties,
LLC, & Robert Geiger, Applicant; Shawn Herceg, Triple Cities, LLC, Bill Masterson, Complete
Construction & Tim Buhl, Engineer; Andrew Welch, RIC Energy New York, LLC & Bill Anterline, Wendel
Companies; Ann Hotchkin, Applicant; Steven Hartley, Applicant; Daryl Ander sen, Applicant; Michael
Fults & Rick Damico, Representing College Suites/Rose Student Housing, 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 – APRIL 25, 2023
A motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 25 April 2023,
as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Renzi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #28 of 2023.
OLD BUSINESS
REGAN DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT/JOSEPH & DANTE ARMIDEO, REPUTED OWNERS - 968 NYS
ROUTE 13 - TM #96.13-01-02.110 – Aquifer & Conditional – The Application for – Development of
a 4-Story Mixed-Use Building with 68 Multi-Family Units and 6,278 sq. ft. of Retail Space
Chairman Newell recognized James Easton for Regan Development. The Board and Mr. Easton briefly
discussed previous actions such as the negative declaration SEQR and the Cortland County Planning
Board requirements. Member Hotchkin asked Mr. Easton if security cameras could be added to the
outside of the building. Mr. Easton stated yes if it was a requirement of the Board. Member Hotchkin
asked if a manager would be available 24 hours a day. Mr. Easton stated that there would be a manager
available during business hours and a phone number to call after business hours. Member Hotchkin
asked if the building would have keypad entry. Mr. Easton stated that the building would not have
keypad enter, due to it being a low crime area it would not be necessary. Member Parvizi asked Mr.
Easton if the floor plan had been changed, he stated no. The Board Members and Mr. Easton briefly
discussed the path and bridge before the building leading to Route 13. Mr. Easton stated it would just
be a path and bridge with no benches and have a natural landscape.
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With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Conditional
Permit for the development of a 4-story mixed use building with 68 multi-family units and 6,278
sq. ft. of retail space, contingent on adding security cameras to the outside of the building and
following the Cortland County Planning Department recommendations, with a recommendati on
to the Town Board that they issue an Aquifer Protection District Special Permi t. The motion was
seconded by Member Renzi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #29 of 2023.
ROBERT GEIGER, APPLICANT/8961 ROUTE 11 PROPERTIES LLC (CORTLAND CHRYSLER 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 presented the updated plans to the Board since receiving the Area Variance from the
Town Zoning Board of Appeals. Member Hotchkin asked Mr. Cavender if more trees could be more to
the landscape near the right-of-way. Mr. Cavender stated that additional trees would obstruct the view
of the facility and the automobiles.
Chairman Newell then read aloud Part 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form followed by Part 3
Supporting Information with the participation from the Board Members and Mr. Cavender.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin, that the proposed action,
based on the information and analysis of the SEQR concerning this application for an Aquifer
Protection District Special Permit and a Conditional Permit for the new construction of auto
sales and car repair facility, will not produce a significant adverse environmental impact,
resulting in a Negative Declaration. 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 #30 of 2023.
A motion was then made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Conditional Permit for the new
construction of an auto sales and car repair facility, contingent on SEQR part 1
corrections/updates and following the Cortland County Planning Department recommendations,
with a recommendation to the Town Board that they issue an Aquifer Protection District Special
Permit. 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 #31 of 2023.
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TRIPLE CITIES HOLDINGS, 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 Engineer Tim Buhl representing the applicant. The Board Members and
Mr. Buhl discussed the SWPPP document, the recommendations from the Cortland County Planning
Department and the no affects letter from SHPO. Member Hotchkin asked when the Applicant planned
to start construction. The Applicant stated about 4 weeks after approval. Member Parvizi asked if
anything had changed regarding the plans. Mr. Buhl stated that the building will be slightly larger by
about 20 feet.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Updyke to approve the Conditional
Permit for an 11,760 SF warehouse addition to an existing 1,620 SF commercial building,
contingent on following the Cortland County Planning Department recommendations. The
motion was seconded by Member Renzi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #32 of 2023.
A motion was then made by Member Updyke 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 Renzi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #33 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 the applicant Cortlandville PV, LLC. Mr. Welch and the Board briefly discussed the
proposed project. Mr. Welch stated that since the last meeting he provided the farmland classifications
map and that he participated in the Cortland County Planning Department meeting. Planning/Zoning
Officer Bruce Weber explained that he spoke with Town Attorney DelVecchio who recommended the
Board table the application pending lead agency status as it had not been 3 0 days since the notices
went out. Member Hotchkin asked about the use of or adding an alarm system due to the proposed
large-scale solar energy system being in a secluded area. Mr. Welch stated that they use alarm
monitoring. Chair Newell asked Mr. Welsh if he received the final recommendations from the Cortland
County Planning Department and if he had any issues with any of the recommendations. Mr. Welch
stated that he had no issues with any of the recommendations.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to table the application for an
Aquifer Protection District Special Permit and Conditional Permit for the proposed Large-Scale
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Solar Energy System Pending Lead Agency status after providing written notification (dated May
4, 2023) to involved/interested agencies of the Town Planning Board’s in tent to serve as Lead
Agency under SEQRA. 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 #34 of 2023.
NEW BUSINESS
EDWARD & ANN HOTCHKIN, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNERS – 671 MCLEAN RD. – TM #95.11-04-
01.000 – Site Plan – The Application for – A Chicken Coop
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Ann Hotchkin who was seeking Site Plan approval for a chicken
coop to house 3-6 hens. Planning/Zoning Officer Weber stated that the applicant received an Area
Variance from the Town Zoning Board of Appeals for an agricultural use on a lot less than allowed and
closer to the property lines than allowed. The Applicant stated that the chicken coop would be fully
fenced in, that the chickens would not be free range and that her neighbor did not have an issue with
the chicken coop.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Updyke to approve the Site Plan for a
chicken coop, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Parvizi, with the vote recorded
as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Parvizi Recused: Member Hotchkin
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #35 of 2023.
STEVEN HARTLEY, APPLICANT/KATHLEEN M. TUTINO, REPUTED OWNER – 1076 ROUTE 13 –
TM #96.09-01-60.000 – Conditional Permit – The Application for – RV Sales
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Steven Hatley. Mr. Hartley stated that he planned to purchase
this piece of property to fix up the existing building to use as an office space and display RVs for sale.
Chair Newell stated that 50 RVs (as shown on the application) looked like too many for the size of the
lot. Member Hotchkin agreed and asked if Mr. Hartley could limit the number of RVs to 25. Mr. Hartley
stated that the application says up to 50 and that it could be any number of campers at any different
time depending on inventory. The Board Members discussed the Application and had several concerns
such as the right of way, RV deliveries and how close to the curb the RVs could be displayed.
Planning/Zoning Officer Bruce Weber stated that the map that was used for this application was dated
and perhaps a current map of the property (from the DOT) would help Mr. Harvey put together an
application with up-to-date information. Chair Newell asked Mr. Harvey to come back next month.
No Action Taken.
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DARYL ANDERSEN, APPLICANT/TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, REPUTED OWNER – ROUTE 41 – TM
#87.00-01-40.000 – Subdivision of Land
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Daryl Andersen who was seeking approval to subdivide the
property referenced above. Mr. Andersen stated that the Town of Cortlandville had agreed to subdivide
and sell the parcel of land to him, which is directly across the street from his house/shop. Mr. Andersen
stated that he would be using the property as parking for trucks and trailers that he uses as part of his
business. Planning/Zoning Officer Bruce Weber stated that the Town Board went through the proper
process of subdividing and selling the property.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Subdivision of
Land, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Renzi, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #36 of 2023.
MICHAEL FULTS & RICK DAMICO, REPRESENTING COLLEGE SUITES/ROSE STUDENT HOUSING,
LLC, REPUTED OWNER – 951 ROUTE 13 – TM #95.16-01-15.000 – Discussion of Conversion Plans
Chairman Newell recognized Michael Fults and Rick Damico representing College Suites. Mr. Damico
stated that he purchased the College Suites in 2016 and since then he has had a major issue with
vacancies. Mr. Damico explained that the decline in college students wanting to live together in off
campus housing has declined, stating that he would like to move away from renting to college students
and move to independent living. Mr. Damico would like to convert the suites into 1- and 2-bedroom
apartments, this would make for long-term tenants which would mean more stability. Planning/Zoning
Officer Bruce Weber stated that Mr. Damico would need to obtain the proper building permit. Mr.
Damico thanked the Planning Board and stated that the Planning Board does a great job for the Town.
No Action Taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Renzi, seconded by Member
Hotchkin, 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 6/26/23.