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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-06 PB Minutes FinalPage 1 of 3 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 6 February 2024 – 6:30 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 Ann Hotchkin Applicants & Public Present Erich Haesche, applicant for Cortland Christian Radio, Inc.; Sue Haesche; Ammar Obadi, applicant; Joseph Mastroianni, Engineer; Maiwan Mehssen; Jack Eves, from X101 News. 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 – NOVEMBER 28, 2023 A motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 28 November 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 #01 of 2024. OLD BUSINESS CORTLAND CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC. (ERIC HAESCHE), APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 4310 FAIRGROUNDS DR. – TM #76.19-01-29.200 – Building Plans – The Application for – Constructing a Building for a Radio Station Chairman Newell recognized Erich Haesche, the applicant for Cortland Christian Radio, Inc., who was seeking Building Plan approval for constructing a building for a radio station. Mr. Haesche was granted Conditional Permit approval at the last Planning Board meeting and was asked to return when the building plans were final for the board to review and approve. The Board and Mr. Haesche briefly discussed the proposed building including the minimalist appearance of the building; the siding; the skylight; heating; lighting; and parking. Chairman Newell asked how many hours a week would be spent at the radio station. Mr. Haesche stated that most of the work running the radio station can be done remotely and that about 5 hours per week would be spent at the radio station. Member Hotchkin asked if code would require a second means of egress. Mr. Haesche answered no. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 6 February 2024 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Haesche apprised the Board that after speaking with PZO Weber, CEO McMahon, Superintendent of Water & Sewer Brian Congdon, and the Cortland County Health Department he discovered it would be extremely expensive to have a bathroom in the building. Mr. Haesche explained that they would have to go uphill and require a lift station to tie into the Cortlandville sewer and that holding tanks are not allowed without special consideration. Mr. Haesche stated that after a lot of research a porta potty would be the best option. Mr. Haesche explained that he would like to build a cove at the end of the building for the porta potty, so it is not visible. The Board requested that Mr. Haesche return with plans for the porta potty. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Renzi to approve the Building Plans for constructing a building for a radio station. 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 #02 of 2024. NEW BUSINESS AMMAR OBADI, APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 3505 ROUTE 281 – TM #95.16-01-24.100 – Site Plan – The Application for – Shopping Plaza Chairman Newell recognized Ammar Obadi, applicant and Joseph Mastroianni, engineer who were seeking Site Plan approval for a shopping plaza. Mr. Mastroianni explained to the Board that the applicant would like to convert the old Salvation Army building into a shopping plaza with up to thirteen retail spaces. The Board, Mr. Obadi, and Mr. Mastroianni discussed the curb cuts; traffic; parking (28 spaces); landscaping; lighting; signage; and business hours. Mr. Mastroianni stated that the applicant would like to extend the roof or overhang on the front of the building out further. Chairman Newell asked if the front of the building would change. Mr. Mastroianni explained that it would depend on how many tenants fill the retail spaces and that every tenant would have their own door and window. The Board and Mr. Ammar discussed the business plan for the proposed project and what type of retail tenants would be interested. Mr. Ammar provided examples such as nail salon, insurance company, and grab and go restaurants. Mr. Ammar explained that any potential tenants would be quick in and out businesses, no sit-down businesses. The Board and Mr. Ammar discussed the requested thirteen retail spaces and the twenty-eight parking spaces available. The Board felt that twenty-eight spaces would be enough to accommodate thirteen retail spaces. Mr. Ammar reiterated that all the tenants would be quick in and out retail or food (grab and go) customers would be parking for short periods of time. Mr. Ammar stated that he would be willing to downsize from the requested thirteen retail spaces if the Board would approve the Site Plan. Mr. Ammar stated that the purchase of the property was contingent on approval. PZO Weber explained that the twenty-eight parking spaces would be in the front of the building and along the side of the building on Lamont Circle and that the applicant could request more parking on the other side of the building. The Board agreed that with the size of the building and the parking available there should not be more than ten retail spaces. (T) Cortlandville Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes 6 February 2024 Page 3 of 3 With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Site Plan for the shopping plaza, with the requirements that the shopping plaza have a maximum of ten interior retail spaces, that the applicant provide a lighting plan, and that twenty-eight parking spaces be available, with the understanding that the applicant can return to request more parking spaces if needed. 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 #03 of 2024. Other Discussion • Chairman Newell asked PZO Weber if he reaches out to former applicants to follow-up on prior major projects. PZO Weber stated that he does not, stating that some projects might move forward, and others might die. Member Renzi asked PZO Weber if it would be appropriate to call, to which PZO Weber replied no. • Chairman Newell apprised the Board that the County is considering a solar project at the Cortland County Airport after hearing a proposal from Abundant Solar Power Inc. ADJOURNMENT At 7:29 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Chairman 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 2/26/2024.