Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2002OCTOBER 16, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT DONALD RICHARDS & DANIEL ABRAHAMSON LUKER ROAD TAX MAP #95.00-05-10.110 A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New Fork, concerning an Aquifer Protection Permit permitting the construction of eight separate buildings for self storage purposes on an approximate 5 acre site located on the southeast side of Luker Road, in the Town of Cortlandville, tax map #95.00-05-10.110. Members present: Absent: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Karen Snyder Councilman, John Pilato Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Water & Sewer Sup't. Peter Alteri; Deputy Highway Sup't., Fred Walker; Planning Board Member, Nick Renzi; Chris Nolan.of the Cortland Standard; Tim Buhl of Resource Associates; Donald Richards and Daniel Abrahamson. Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice, as published, posted and filed. Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Tim Buhl of Resource Associates apprised the Board the plans submitted for the proposed construction of self -storage buildings were straight -forward in terms of the layout. He stated he had the SP3 plan in his possession. Supervisor Thorpe questioned whether there were any alterations to the drainage pattern. Mr. Buhl stated no. As previously discussed with the Town and County Planning Boards, the roof run-off will be collected and disposed of in dry wells. He stated the run- off from the parking would be collected by a retention basin. Councilman O'Donnell questioned where the structure would be in relation to the proposed Country Inns & Suites located on Route 281. Mr. Buhl stated the buildings would be across Otter Creek, to the southwest. He stated the location is adjacent to Builder's Best, about 200 feet south. Access to the site is from Luker Road. Councilman Rocco questioned how many buildings were proposed. Tim Buhl stated there are eight building: six buildings 30 ft. x 300 ft., one building 30 ft. x 400 ft., and one building 60 ft. x 200 ft. Councilman Rocco questioned the lighting and safety of the location. Donald Richards, applicant, stated he spoke with the Cortland County Sheriff, 911, and the Cortlandville Fire Department regarding safety issues. He stated there would be outdoor security lights, but no interior lights. As far as safety, he stated there would be a "knock box" for twenty-four hour video surveillance. Councilman Testa questioned whether the construction of the buildings would cause an increase of run-off or flooding of the creek. Mr. Buhl stated there would be no increase in run off. Anything that discharges from that time will be at such a diffuse rate that it will have no impact. Planning Board Member, Nick Renzi, stated he asked Mr. Buhl to give a schematic estimate of water flow that would go from the blacktop to the retention basin, and flowing behind the proposed hotel area. He questioned what would happen to oil or antifreeze that may leak from cars. �6 OCTOBER 02, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING PAGE 2 Mr. Richards stated he and Mr. Abrahamson have 200 storage units on the north side of Route 13. In the past five years two cars were stored there. He apprised the Board most of the items stored are household goods such as furniture or items kept in plastic storage bins. In terms of accidental spills, Mr. Buhl apprised the Board the site would have basically no traffic. He stated there are no drains inside the buildings, meaning anything spilled inside would remain inside. The lease agreement states what is prohibited from being kept in the self -storage. No paint, gas or oils or flammable material can be stored in the self -storage. Mr. Renzi questioned whether annual or periodic checks would be conducted. Mr. Richards stated when people move items into a storage unit someone is normally present. In the last five years he stated he has not cleaned up any gas or oil spills in any of the existing units. Mr. Richards stated the customer turnover rate is typically from one month to six months. He stated some customers rent for longer periods of time, such as one customer who has rented since 1995 using the storage unit as a garage. Councilman Rocco questioned who Mr. Richards and Mr. Abrahamson intended to rent the storage units to and how long they intended to keep the business. Mr. Richards stated they rent storage units to people who need storage such as people who move, build homes, or people who live in apartments. He stated the self - storage industry, which has been present since 1902, continues to grow. Councilman Rocco questioned if the business was a chain. Mr. Richards stated it was not a chain as they had personal interests in the business. Councilman O'Donnell questioned whether the Planning Board's requirements were met regarding things such as trees and shrubbery. Mr. Buhl stated yes. Mr. Richards stated they very rarely store vehicles in the storage units. He stated they have an open storage building in Homer meant for cars, boats and Rib's. He stated their object is not to make the proposed storage buildings a car storage area. No further comments or discussions were heard. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:15 p.m. 1 9 1 i 1 OCTOBER 16, 2002 "A IF . 0 r.tvi. y7 I. 11 1 1 TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Thorpe presiding. Members present: Absent: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Karen Snyder Councilman, John Pilato Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Water & Sewer Sup't. Peter Alteri; Deputy Highway Sup't., Fred Walker; Planning Board Member, Nick Renzi; Chris Nolan of the Cortland Standard; Tim Buhl of Resource Associates; Donald Richards and Daniel Abrahamson. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve the Town Board Minutes of August. 7, 2002, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to approve the Town Board Minutes of August 21, 2002, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #468 - 494 $ 5,251.95 General Fund B B 128 - B 130 $ 19,055.32 Highway Fund DB D370 - D388 $186,362.08 Water Fund W222 - W235 $ 6,102.34 Sewer Fund S100 - S104 $ 1,434.70 Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Nick Renzi. Mr. Renzi stated it was his understanding that when the Route 281 expansion takes place there will be a retention pond just before the cluster of trees next to the Cortland City Water Works. He questioned why Bestway Lumber was dumping slabs of concrete in that area since they will have to be removed at the expense of the state later on. He stated it was not logical and questioned whether any action could be taken to prevent properly owner Karl Ochs from doing such a thing. Attorney Folmer questioned who would be responsible for the removal of the concrete slabs from the area during the Route 281 reconstruction? Mr. Renzi apprised Attorney Folmer the state would be responsible. OCTOBER 16, 2002 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Attorney Folmer suggested the possibility of Mr. Ochs knowing the state would remove the concrete rather than having to do it himself. Councilman Rocco suggested bringing the issue to CEO Bruce Weber's attention. Attorney Folmer stated the concrete is noticeable to any person who drives by the site. Supervisor Thorpe stated the question is whether or not there is a violation. Councilman O'Donnell stated it was his understanding Karl Ochs was working with the state regarding the location of the retention pond. Supervisor Thorpe apprised Mr. Renzi his question could not be answered. The monthly report for the SPCA for September 2002 is on the table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's office. Attorney Folmer and the Board reviewed the SEQRA application for Donald Richards and Daniel Abrahamson. Attorney Folmer questioned what the revisions of the plan were and whether the Board had them on file. Mr. Buhl stated the revision, which was submitted to the Planning Board, include a change that the seasonal high water table was less than ten feet.. Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board they did not have the revision on file. Attorney Folmer questioned whether the fish and wildlife authorities were contacted regarding the question of plant or animal life being threatened or endangered. James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates stated he contacted fish and wildlife and should be hearing back from them soon. Attorney Folmer asked if the answer to the question of whether the site is substantially contiguous to a critical environmental area should be yes because of the Cortland City Water Works. Mr. Buhl stated the property itself is not contiguous to the Water Works. Mr. Renzi stated the property is contiguous to the proposed Country Inns & Suites, which is contiguous to the Water Works. Attorney Folmer questioned whether the site was in the 100-year flood plain. Mr. Buhl stated it was not in the flood plain. Another change Mr. Buhl noted was the land is in an agricultural district yet is zoned business. Attorney Folmer and the Board reviewed Part II of the Full Environmental Assessment Form completed by Clough, Harbour & Associates. RESOLUTION #193 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #9 OF 2002 SUBMITTED BY DONALD RICHARDS AND DANIEL ABRAHAMSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON L UKER ROAD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Donald Richards and Daniel Abrahamson, for property located on the southeast side of Luker Road owned by N.C.W.P. LLC, permitting the construction of eight separate buildings for self storage purposes, tax map #95.00-05-10.110, and WHEREAS, the Town Board as Lead Agent, duly reviewed and completed the Full Environmental Assessment Form, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board as Lead Agent, does hereby declare the proposed project of Donald Richards and Daniel Abrahamson, Aquifer Protection Permit #9 of 2002, shall have no significant environmental impact. �9 OCTOBER 16, 2002 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #194 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #9 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA application relating to Aquifer Protection Permit #9 of 2002, submitted by Donald Richards and Daniel Abrahamson. RESOLUTION #195 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #9 OF 2002 SUBMITTED BY DONALD RICHARDS AND DANIEL ABRAHAMSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON LUKER ROAD SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and the Town Planning Board have reviewed and recommended approval of this Aquifer Protection Permit application subject to the Town Planning Board's approval of the Storm Water Prevention Plan, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by this Town Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Protection Permit #9 of 2002, submitted by Donald Richards and Daniel Abrahamson, for property located on the southwest side of Luker Road owned by N.C.W.P. LLC, permitting the construction of eight separate buildings for self -storage purposes, tax map #95.00-05-10.110, subject to the Town Planning Board's approval of the Storm Water Prevention Plan. RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the permit. RESOLUTION #196 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2003 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Motion by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled to be held on November 6, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the 2003 Preliminary Budget, and further RESOLVED, that 20 copies shall be made available for distribution to the public on October 31, 2002. RESOLUTION #197 SCHEDULE DATE TO ADOPT 2003 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AS THE 2003 ADOPTED BUDGET Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board shall adopt the 2003 Preliminary Budget as the 2003 Adopted Budget on November 20, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. 50 OCTOBER 16, 2002 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 Attorney Folmer Reported: Wellhead Protection Plan: Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he had a meeting scheduled with Les Sandman from Pall Trinity Micro Corp. and Michael Chernago representing Bestway Enterprises for October 17, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. In the meantime he stated he had seven pages of suggested revisions from Clough, Harbour & Associates. Councilman Testa questioned how close Attorney Folmer was to the completion of the Wellhead Protection Plan. Attorney Folmer stated after the meeting with Mr. Sandman and Mr. Chernago he would meet with representatives from Borg Warner and J.M. Murray Center and finally i with James Trasher of Clough, Harbour and Associates. He stated he would then be in the position of completing the revision to the Wellhead Protection Plan ordinance. Section of the Land Use/Aquifer Protection Plan: Attorney Folmer stated he was given a copy of the design and development guideline of the Route 281 Corridor Study with the request that it be incorporated into the Town Code. He stated a lot of the material is not quantifiable, but rather deals with subjective examination of plans. Attorney Folmer stated he proposed to put the design and development guideline in shape for it to be adopted as a Local Law. The Planning Board would be required to follow guidelines in their review and approval of a project in regards to new non- residential, non-agricultural development and redevelopment projects along Route 281 corridor. Mr. Renzi stated the Planning Board would like to have the Local Law adopted by the first of the year. Attorney Folmer stated he planned on completing the Local Law by the first of the year. Cortland Free Library Contract: Attorney Folmer stated the Board requested a slight change in the language of the Cortland Free Library Contract.. He stated he spoke with a representative of the Library Board who did not like the proposal the Town Board made in regards to the wording that was suggested. He stated he would be working with the Library Board to resolve the issues. He also stated there was resistance from the Library Board to change any of the language in the contract. Deed for Raphael Drive: Attorney Folmer stated there was a section of Raphael Drive that had been dedicated but the deed had not yet been recorded. He stated Supervisor Thorpe had already signed the deed. RESOLUTION #198 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO RECORD A DEED FOR A SECTION OF RAPHAEL DRIVE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Attorney to record a deed for a section of Raphael Drive 9-1 OCTOBER 16, 2002 PAGE 5 Deed to Bernard Glazier for Property on Hobart Hill: Attorney Folmer stated he would meet with Bernard Glazier October 17, 2002 to reach an agreement regarding the land description he prepared and finalize the deed. He stated the deed would be given to Mr. Glazier to record and a check in the amount of $300.00 would be forwarded to Town Clerk Snyder. There was a brief discussion regarding correspondence from Joanne Williams, Village of Homer Clerk. Supervisor Thorpe stated the letter was in regards to the continuation of charges to ® the Town for sewage collection, transmission and treatment. He stated he would discuss the continuation of the charges with Town Engineer, Hayne Smith. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the correspondence from Joanne Williams, Village of Homer Clerk, regarding the Sewer flow metering at Maryland Avenue. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the News Release from Congressman James Walsh regarding funding for the Cortland County Business Park on Route 13 by Monarch Machine. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to recess the Regular Meeting to an Executive Session. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was recessed at 5:40 p.m. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action taken. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. ® Res ectfully submitted, r /J wren Q. Sny `der Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville