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HomeMy WebLinkAboutB - 01 Planning Board Minutes 10/24/2023Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 24 October 2023 – 7:00 PM Town Hall Meeting 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 John DelVecchio, Town Attorney Nasrin Parvizi (Zoom) Ann Hotchkin Applicants & Public Present David McNeil, Alton Ainslie, Fran Casullo, Kevin McNeil, & Brent McNeil, Representing McNeil Development Co., Inc.; Applicant, Gere Henry & Robert Spicer; Jim Ballantyne & John Bessette, from Napierala Consulting, Representing Hospitality Restaurant Group; Jeff Breed, Representing Gutchess Lumber Co. Inc.; Sarah Thacker, Cornell University student; Jack Eves, from X101 News. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Christopher Newell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 A motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 26 September 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 #48 of 2023. OLD BUSINESS MCNEIL DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 4037-4059 ROUTE 281 – TM #86.09-02-01.000 – Conditional Permit – The Application for – Build-out the Interior and Exterior of Medical Office Buildings 5 and 6 to Provide Medical Services Chairman Newell recognized Alton Ainslie, Architect representing McNeil Development Co, LLC who was seeking a Conditional Permit for the build-out of the interior and exterior of medical office buildings 5 and 6 to provide medical services. Mr. Ainslie stated that this property used to be the old JM Murray Center and presented a brief review of the site plan to improve the appearance of buildings 5 and 6. The Board, Mr. Ainslie, and Mr. McNeil discussed the materials to be used and the color scheme for the exterior of the buildings; the glass canopy over the main entrance; the city bus stop; the proposed project being NYS clean energy compliant; signage; the curb cuts and parking; drainage; the traffic flow, parking lot, and cross walk; the landscaping; the handicap ramp; the seating area inside the (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 24 October 2023 Page 2 of 4 main entrance; the lighting plan; the hours of operation; snow removal; and the revised five recommendation from the Cortland County Planning Department. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Conditional Permit for the build-out of the interior and exterior of medical office buildings 5 and 6 to provide medical services, 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 #49 of 2023. PALL CORPORATION, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 3643 ROUTE 281 – TM #95.12-01-07.000 – Aquifer & Conditional Permit- The Application for – The Construction of a 22,200 Sq. Ft. Building Expansion Chairman Newell called on the applicant Pall Corporation. Member Renzi explained that he spoke with the facilities manager and was informed that Pall Corporation would not be in attendance. Mr. Renzi explained that the facilities manager stated that they “had a lot of work to do according to the County’s recommendation” and that they “would reach out to PZO Weber in a couple months.” With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to postpone the requested Aquifer & Conditional Permits until the applicant contacts PZO Weber. 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 #50 of 2023. NEW BUSINESS PRIORITY FIRE APPARATUS & SERVICE C ENTER, LLC, APPLICANT, GUTCHESS LUMBER CO. INC., REPUTED OWNER – 870-888 MCLEAN RD. (ADDRESS USED 3537 ROUTE 281) – TM #95.12- 01-16.000 – Conditional Permit – The Application for – Renting the Building to Service Fire Trucks, Cars and Trucks, as well as Fabrication Work on Fire Trucks and Police Cars Chairman Newell recognized applicants Gere Henry and Robert Spicer who were seeking a Conditional Permit for renting the building to service fire trucks, cars and trucks, as well as fabrication work on fire trucks and police cars. Mr. Henry stated that they opened the business in 2005 and that they have moved around to a few different locations . Mr. Henry explained that they work on fire trucks and police cars, mostly working for municipalities, but that they do some work on regular cars and trucks as well. The Board, Mr. Henry, and Mr. Spicer briefly discussed the parking lot, striping, number of parking spaces (16), and the standard parking space size of 10x16; possibly painting the building in the spring to “spruce it up”; dike and holding tanks for oil; and green space and lawn/landscaping. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 24 October 2023 Page 3 of 4 Member Hotchkin asked Jeff Breed, who was in attendance representing Gutchess Lumber Co. Inc., to speak about Gutchess Lumber’s future plans for the property that the applicants would be renting. Mr. Breed stated that Gutchess Lumber currently has no plans to modify the property or the building, but they would be maintaining the lawn/landscaping. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the Conditional Permit for renting the building to service fire trucks, cars and trucks, as well as fabrication work on fire trucks and police cars, 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 #51 of 2023. MICHAEL MCCRACKEN, APPLICANT/HOSPITALITY RESTAURANT GROUP, REPUTED OWNER – 860 ROUTE 13 – TM #95.20-02-04.000 – Aquifer Permit & Site Plan – The Application for – The Construction of a New Drive-Thru Style Restaurant (Taco Bell) Chairman Newell recognized applicant John Bessette, representing Hospitality Restaurant Group who was seeking an Aquifer Permit and Site Plan approval for the construction of a new drive-thru style restaurant (Taco Bell). Mr. Bessette presented a review of the proposed project/site plan to the Board discussing the demolition of the old bank; parking; landscaping; traffic flow and the drive-thru; the grading plan and storm water; utilities; lighting; and snow storage. Mr. Bessette asked the Board if they had any questions pertaining to the proposed project. Member Updyke wanted to confirm that the parking spaces would be the standard 10x20. Mr. Bessette stated yes, they would be. Member Renzi asked when the proposed project would start. Mr. Bessette answered that depending on approvals and the weather they would start somewhere around early April. Chairman Newell asked how long after construction starts would it be until they were “selling food.” Mr. Bessette answered around 120 days, sometimes sooner. Member Renzi confirmed that the Taco Bell in the City of Cortland would remain open. With no further discussion, a motion was made by member Renzi to send the application for the construction of a new drive-thru style restaurant (Taco Bell) 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 #52 of 2023. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 24 October 2023 Page 4 of 4 Other Discussion • Attorney DelVecchio asked Jeff Breed, who was in attendance representing Gutchess Lumber Co. Inc. to speak on the Solar Project, McLean Solar II, LLC located at 693-723 Stupke Rd., tax map #95.15-01-12.000-1. Attorney Delvecchio made it clear that there are no applications before any Board in the Town of Cortlandville and that this is just a friendly conversation. Mr. Breed explained that Gutchess Lumber owns the property on Stupke Rd. and that they are leasing the property to the solar company. Mr. Breed explained that the solar company would have come before the Board for any and all approvals. Mr. Breed explained that Member Hotchkin had reached out to Gutchess Lumber with some concerns regarding this solar project and the lack of trees planted resulting in a negative viewshed. Mr. Breed stated that Gutchess Lumber took this seriously and reached out to the solar company immediately and that the solar company was going to look into some additional plantings to address the concerns. Mr. Breed stated that he does not know the status of the new plants currently. Mr. Breed stated that the solar company is in compliance with the lease. Attorney DelVecchio stated that there was somewhat of a discrepancy as to what site plan was approved by the Board. Attorney DelVecchio stated after some research he believes the solar company is in compliance with the site plan that was approved. Attorney DelVecchio and Mr. Breed agreed that anything the solar company or Gutchess Lumber would be asked to do or agreed to do would be considered a favor. There was also a brief discussion between the Board and Mr. Breed regarding proper signs posted on the solar project with contact numbers in case of an emergency. After much discussion between the Board, Attorney DelVecchio, and Mr. Breed, Attorney DelVecchio stated that what has been planted is in compliance, that the Town would not take any enforcement action of any kind, and that anything that might happen would be a friendly favor. • Member Renzi asked PZO Weber if a Conditional Permit has “a life” or expiration date. PZO Weber answered that the applicant has 60 days to apply for a permit, however it is not really enforced due to weather and other circumstances. PZO Weber stated there have been some applicants that have had to come back before the Board. ADJOURNMENT At 8:09 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Chairman Newell, 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 11/21/2023.