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November Planning Board minutes include six decisions

Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 7:00pm, to order.

ROLL CALL:

RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR : PRESENT

DALE HOLDERMAN, VICE CHAIR : Late Arrival ~ 7:10pm

ADELE DOUGLAS : PRESENT

JOHN KANOZA : PRESENT

MARK LUKENS : PRESENT

MARK ROBINSON : PRESENT

BENJAMIN WRIGHT : PRESENT

KARA MCBRAYER : PRESENT

ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE : PRESENT

CEO: PAUL BLAINE : PRESENT

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER MINUTES:

MOTION: Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the October Minutes. Second by Ms. Douglas.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – abstained,

Mr. Lukens – abstained, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. EXTENSION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL: LEWARD LAMOY

Subdivision on Fuller Rd.

Mr. Williams was assigned to this application. It was noted the reason for an extension is due to the fact that all the deeds from this subdivision were not submitted to the Codes Office within the 90 days period which expired on August 12, 2010. Mr. Blaine stated the only deed the Codes Office is waiting on is from Mr. Royce Thompson; parcel #281.-1-32.113. Mr. Blaine further stated he spoke to Mr. Thompson and Mr. Thompson said he will bring in the deed.

MOTION: Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the extension of approval for 90 days.

Second by Ms. Douglas. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – abstained, Ms. Douglas – yes,

Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes, Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

2. SITE PLAN REVIEW: PASQUALE’S PIZZERIA

Approval of Proposed Business Sign

Ms. Douglas was assigned to this application. Mr. Scott Bazzano was present and referenced the sign design submitted. The placement and size were also discussed. The conditions placed on the original application were discussed, and Mr. Bazzano stated that the smoking sign and lights are to be installed by Friday 11/12/10. He further noted given the season now, the cedars are to be planted in the spring of 2011. The paving of the parking lot was also noted as being complete.

MOTION: Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the sign and further noted the cedars are to be planted by June 1, 2011. Second by Mr. Wright. .

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

3. SITE PLAN REVIEW: WINFRIED HOLDERIED

Grand Union Plaza

Mr. Holderman was assigned to this application. Mr. Webb, speaking on behalf of Mr. Holderied was present to answer any questions. He offered the explanation that DOT did approve the Site Plan and further stated DOT did not require the applicant to purchase or lease any of the land that was previously in question pertaining to the right-of-way. It was also noted DOT did grant the necessary permit which allows the applicant to install the required signs; which has been done. He also noted they are simply waiting on the final letter of approval from the DOT but asked if it was ok to remove the barricade that is currently in place thus allowing that exit to be used. Mr. Blaine stated there are no issues with the barricade being removed.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve contingent upon receiving the final approval letter from DOT. Second by Mr. Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

4. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: ALBERT STON

2 Lot Subdivision on Barney Downs Rd.

Mr. Wright was assigned to this application. Mr. Ston was present to answer any questions. Mr. Wright stated this subdivision is very straight forward. It was noted the original parcel is approximately 400 acres and this subdivision is creating 2 lots approximately 200 acres each.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mr. Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED

Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.

MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Holderman.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION: Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the application. Second by Mr. Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

5. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: JAY & HEIDI DANIS

2 Lot Minor Subdivision on Lyons Rd.

Mr. Kanoza was assigned to this application. He stated this is a very simple subdivision. Mr. and Mrs. Danis were present. They stated the prospective buyers are anxiously waiting for this approval so they can move forward in the sale.

MOTION: Mr. Kanoza moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mr. Robinson.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.

MOTION: Mr. Holderman moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Kanoza.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Mrs. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION: Mr. Kanoza made a motion to approve the application. Second by Ms. Douglas.

ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

6. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: PHILLIP A. GREEN, SR.

7 Lot Subdivision on Clark Rd. & Quaker Highlands Rd.

Mr. Robinson was assigned to this application. Mr. Jeff Burns of RMS who is representing Mr. Green was present for the discussion of the Site/Sketch Plan Review. Per the sketch plan, this is Phase IV of Quaker Highlands Subdivision. There was discussion as to whether this portion of the subdivision was deemed common area, to remain undeveloped. It was determined if that was in fact the case, there is nothing in writing to confirm it. Road frontage on proposed Lot #56 was discussed.

It was established that in order for it to be a conforming lot it will either need to be modified or an area variance will need to be applied for given there is only approximately 100’ of road frontage. Mr. Burns speculated they would modify the lot. Lots #58 and #59 were also discussed and it was recognized that the Board would prefer to see the property line separating the two lots to not be at an angle but rather straight off the corner of Lot #59. It was acknowledged this was a discussion meeting and nothing will be voted on tonight, noting the applicant will need to come back before the Board with the changes that were discussed for a Preliminary Plan Review.

MOTION: Mr. Robinson made a motion to table the application for further information. Second by Mr. Kanoza. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman – yes, Ms. Douglas – yes, Mr. Kanoza – yes, Mr. Lukens – yes,

Mr. Robinson – yes, Mr. Wright – yes, Mr. Williams – yes.

MOTION CARRIED.

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:

Mr. Blaine referenced a training opportunity for the Planning Board Members in December. He also made the suggestion that when a subdivision application is being approved it would be advantageous to inform the applicant that they need to submit a copy of their approved deeds/maps from the County to the Codes Office within 90 days. It was acknowledged although this requirement is clearly stated in their approval letter it may be a good idea to simply bring it to their attention at the meeting. There was some discussion concerning the reviewing of deeds and who is to review them. It was established that Mr. Blaine will review all the deeds and will forward on to Tom Murnane any deeds where the parcels are deemed substandard in size and/or parcels that are being merged. There was much discussion on the application process as well as the application being properly completed. It was established it is the applicant’s responsibility to complete the application not the Codes Offices’ responsibility; although it was recognized that the Codes Office is to continue to be helpful to the applicant in completing the application. It was also acknowledged that changes can be made to the application by adding and/or modifying specific line items and/or requirements on the application all at the Board’s discretion. It was concurred by all involved in the discussion that the current application, as well as the procedure for submitting applications is sufficient but can be worked on in order to improve the overall course of action.

CEO REPORT:

Mr. Blaine referenced the October Building Monthly Report. He also noted that the total number of projects to date is very much the same as in previous years. He stated several single wide mobile homes have moved into the mobile home parks that have vacancies due to the closing of one.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Wright moved for adjournment.

All so moved.

Date filed with Town Clerk: 11/16/10