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TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 31 January 2023 – 6:30 PM
Town Meeting Room – 3577 Terrace Road – Cortland, NY
Board Members (*absent) Others Present
Christopher Newell, Chairman Bruce Weber, Town Planning/Zoning Officer
Nicholas Renzi Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary (Zoom)
Laird Updyke John DelVecchio, Town Attorney
Nasrin Parvizi
Ann Hotchkin
Applicants & Public Present
David Yaman, Applicant, representing Cortland Commerce, LLC; Joseph J. Perrone EMT, CRIS,
representing Suit-Kote Corporation; Lori Law, representing Law Family Farm, LLC; Kyle Bean,
Applicant; Caitlin Portzline, Applicant; Seena Kumar, Applicant.
*Note (No formal sign-in/attendance sheet provided)
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.
OLD BUSINESS
CORTLAND COMMERCE, LLC, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 839 NYS ROUTE 13 – TM #95.00-
10-01.100 – Extension of Time for Proposed Buildout
Chairman Newell recognized the applicant, David Yaman, representing Cortland Commerce, LLC, who
was seek an extension of time on the application for an Aquifer Protection District Special Permit,
Conditional Permit and Subdivision that was approved by the Town Planning Board on January 25,
2022. Planning/Zoning Officer Bruce Weber explained that nothing has changed with the application
and that this is simply an extension of time.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the extension of time
for the proposed buildout. 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 #1 of 2023.
SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 3911 US ROUTE 11 – TM #87.00-03-
16.122 – Conditional Permit – The Application for – Proposed Asphalt Tanks
Chairman Newell recognized Joseph J. Perrone EMT, CRIS, representing the applicant Suit-Kote
Corporation, who was seeking Conditional Permit approval for the proposed asphalt tanks. Chairman
Newell asked Mr. Perrone if he had a chance to review the Cortland County Planning Department
recommendations and if he had an issue with the recommendations. Mr. Perrone stated
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that he had reviewed the recommendations and that he had no issue with any of the recommendations.
The Board, Kevin Whitney from the Cortlandville Fire District, and Mr. Perrone discussed the options for
putting a fire hydrant in and the added expense of the fire hydrant. Mr. Perrone stated that there would
be a fire hydrant, it was just a matter of figuring out whether they would use municipal water from the
road or water from the lake. Member Parvizi asked about the lighting plan for the project. Mr. Perrone
stated that the tanks will be lit up and that they are being very careful about not shining lights on any
of the neighbors.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Conditional
Permit for the proposed asphalt tanks, 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 #2 of 2023.
A motion was then made by Member Renzi that the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board
recommends to the Cortlandville Town Board that they issue an A quifer Protection District
Special Permit and act as Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed asphalt tanks. 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 #3 of 2023.
NEW BUSINESS
LAW FAMILY FARM, LLC, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 4419 NYS ROUTE 41 – TM #88.00-01-
61.000 – Subdivision of Land/Lot Line Adjustment
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Lori Law, representing Law Family Farm, LLC, who was seeking a
subdivision of land/lot line adjustment for the property referenced above. Member Updyke asked if this
proposed subdivision of land/lot line adjustment would landlock parcels #1 and #3 (as shown on the
application). Ms. Law said, yes it would. Planning/Zoning Officer Bruce Weber explained that this is
basically a lot line adjustment because parcel #1 will be combined with parcel #3. Member Hotchkin
asked Ms. Law if they had a right-of-way through parcel #4. Ms. Law stated yes, they did but it had not
been used in years. Chairman Newell asked Planning/Zoning Officer Weber if he had an issue with this
application, to which PZO Weber stated no.
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With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Parvizi to approve the Subdivision of
Land/Lot Line Adjustment, 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 #4 of 2023.
KYLE BEAN, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – MCLEAN ROAD – TM #95.00-01-23.110 – Site Plan –
The Application for – Proposed Christmas Tree Sales
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Kyle Bean, who was seeking Site Plan approval for the proposed
Christmas tree sales. Member Hotchkin stated that she had to recuse herself from this application as
her property adjoins this property. Mr. Bean explained that he would like to start a Christmas tree farm
open 9 days a year, where people would come and cut down their own Christmas tree. Chairman Newell
asked if parking would be available. Mr. Bean stated that there would be a driveway and parking
available, so there would be no need to park on McLean Road. Chairman Newell asked Mr. Bean if he
would be using any pesticides on the trees. Mr. Bean stated that he did not plan to use any pesticides at
this time but if a disease came along, he would have to use something. He would, however, be using
fertilizer. Member Parvizi asked about lighting. Mr. Bean stated that there would be no power and no
lighting. Mr. Bean stated that he would like to have a sign up when he is open. Planning/Zoning Officer
Bruce Weber informed Mr. Bean that the sign would need to be compliant with the code or he would
need to apply for a variance. Member Parvizi and Mr. Bean discussed the possibility of moving the
driveway to the other side of the shed (as shown on the application). Mr. Bean stated that he would look
into having the curb removed to make relocating the driveway possible. Member Renzi asked Mr. Bean
where he planned to store the plowed snow. Mr. Bean stated that he would plow the snow to the edge of
the parking lot. Planning/Zoning Officer Weber appraised the Board that this application/property is in
an R-1 Zone (residential) which requires site plan approval for a farm stand. Member Updyke asked Mr.
Bean if there was going to be a setback requirement to keep people from wandering onto other
properties. Mr. Bean stated that he would tape the area off.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the Site Plan for
proposed Christmas tree sales, contingent on the driveway to be located as discussed. The
motion was seconded by Member Updyke, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Parvizi
Member Renzi Abstain: Hotchkin
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #5 of 2023.
CAITLIN PORTZLINE, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER (PENDING) – 1487 SAUNDERS ROAD – TM
#96.12-01-10.100 & 10.200 – Site Plan – The Application for – Changing from Single-Family Use
to Two-Family Use
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Caitlin Portzline who was seeking Site Plan approval to change
from single-family use to two-family use. Ms. Portzline explained that she is purchasing the property
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referenced above, which used to be a two-family use but was converted into a single-family use and she
would like to go back to its original design as a two-family use. Ms. Portzline stated that the utilities
were already separated into two-family use. Member Hotchkin asked Ms. Portzline how many bedrooms
there are in the house. Ms. Portzline stated 5 bedrooms in total, 2 on one side and 3 on the other. The
Board and Ms. Portzline briefly discussed that by combining the two lots referenced above the lot size
would meet the requirements of two-family use and a variance would not be necessary.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Parvizi to approve the Site Plan for
changing from single-family use to two-family use, contingent on the applicant obtaining
ownership of the two properties and having the two lots combined. 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 #6 of 2023.
MANOJ & SEENA KUMAR, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – NYS ROUTE 13 – TM #105.00-03-
06.100 – Site Plan – The Application for - Medical Equipment Storage in the Red Barn (warehouse)
Chairman Newell recognized applicant Seena Kumar, who was seeking Site Plan approval for medical
equipment storage in the red barn (warehouse) located on the property referenced above. Ms. Kumar
explained that she owns/runs a medical device distribution business, which she started 5 years ago
with an office in Homer. Ms. Kumar stated that she was trying to grow this business and she had
recently received a number of contracts with the department of defense. The condition with these
contracts is that the medical supplies had to be available immediately, so more equipment would need
to be manufactured and stored. Member Renzi asked Ms. Kumar how many employees she has. Ms.
Kumar stated 7 total, 5 in the office and 2 working remotely. Planning/Zoning Officer Bruce Weber
stated that Site Plan approval is required because a change in use had been requested, turning the red
barn into a warehouse. Member Parvizi asked if there was a driveway for trucks to deliver. Ms. Kumar
stated that there is a driveway/path that would be paved. Planning/Zoning Officer Weber advised Ms.
Kumar to contact CEO Kevin McMahon for any renovations.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the Site Plan for
Medical Equipment Storage in the Red Barn (warehouse), as requested. 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 #6-A of 2023.
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Other Discussion
Chairman Newell stated that the February meeting time was changed to 7:00 PM. Chairman Newell
suggested that the time be changed back to 6:30 PM as the agenda was starting to fill up with
applications. Planning/Zoning Officer Bruce Web er stated that he would let everyone know.
ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
At the request of Town Attorney DelVecchio, at 7:22 p.m., a motion was made by Member Updyke to
recess the meeting to an Attorney Client Privilege Discussion. The motion was seconded by
Member Hotchkin, with all Board members present voting in favor.
At 7:36 p.m., a motion was made by Member Updyke to adjourn the Attorney Client Privilege
Discussion and reconvene the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Hotchkin,
with all Board members present voting in favor.
No Action Taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:37 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Hotchkin, seconded by Member
Renzi, 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 6/30/23.