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TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Tuesday, 27 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.; Paul & Linda Charles, representing the
applicant, Carol Kuck; Alane Vandonsel, Realtor representing the applicant , Carol Kuck; 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 – FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A motion was made by Member Updyke to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 6 February
2024, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Hotchkin, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi Absent: Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #04 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
returning to the Board to discuss the previously proposed porta potty as the restroom for the radio
station. Mr. Haesche explained to the Board that a porta potty would no longer be a viable option,
stating that a porta potty requires maintenance biweekly and that the radio station would not produce
the volume to meet that requirement. Mr. Haesche explained that the Cortland County Fairground s had
offered their restrooms for the radio station to use. Mr. Haesche stated that they would have a key to the
restrooms. PZO Weber stated that the code office agrees with the plan to use the Fair grounds restrooms.
PZO Weber asked the Board to approve the building plans, stating there had been a few minor changes
since the last meeting.
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With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Building Plans
for constructing a building for a radio station, as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Member Parvizi, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi Absent: Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #05 of 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
KUCKIE, LLC (CAROL KUCK), APPLICANT/REPUTED OWNER – 3296 WALDEN OAKS BLVD. – TM
#106.05-01-16.000 – Subdivision – the Application for – Subdivision
Chairman Newell recognized Linda Charles who was representing the applicant, Carol Kuck. Ms.
Charles stated that when the applicant originally purchased the property the duplex was separated by a
lot-line and that the applicant went through the process of combining them. Ms. Charles explained that
the applicant would like to subdivide the lots as they were previously, except for one small area by the
house. The Board, PZO Weber, and Ms. Charles briefly discussed the utilities; the Walden Oaks
Homeowners Association; and the driveways/rights-of-way on each lot.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Hotchkin to approve the Subdivision of
land, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Updyke, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Chair Newell Nays: None
Member Hotchkin
Member Parvizi Absent: Member Renzi
Member Updyke
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #06 of 2024.
SEVEN BREW DRIVE THRU COFFEE, APPLICANT – 883 ROUTE 13 – TM #95.16-02-43.100 –
Sketch Plan Conference held for a drive-thru coffee restaurant
Chairman Newell stated that no one was in attendance for Seven Brew. PZO Weber stated that the
applicant had indicated they would be sending a representative to discuss the proposed sketch plan.
The Board briefly discussed the documents provided.
No Action Taken.
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Other Discussion
• Member Hotchkin asked the Board if attending a meeting via Zoom was still an option. PZO
Weber explained that the Planning Board would not allow Board Members to attend via Zoom
because of state regulations. Member Hotchkin stated that she thinks being able to attend via
Zoom is helpful if a Board Member is not feeling well. Chairman Newell stated that the County
allows Board Members to attend meetings via Zoom, but they cannot vote.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:50 p.m., a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Chairman Newell, seconded by Member
Parvizi, 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 3/20/2024.