Planning Board May minutes published – includes dental clinic, fitness center and other issues
Richard Williams, Chairman of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at 7:06 pm to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
ROLL CALL: RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR: PRESENT, DALE HOLDERMAN, VICE CHAIR: PRESENT, ADELE DOUGLAS : PRESENT, JOHN KANOZA: EXCUSED, MARK LUKENS : PRESENT, MARK ROBINSON: PRESENT, BENJAMIN WRIGHT: ABSENT, KARA MCBRAYER (Alternate): EXCUSED, ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE: PRESENT, Code Enforcement Officer: FRANK SLYCORD: PRESENT
APPROVAL of May Minutes. (No meeting in June thus no June Minutes to approve.)
MOTION: Mr. Lukens made a motion to approve May Minutes. Second by Mr. Williams.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ abstained, Mr. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~yes,
Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: TODD & TAMMY DEYO Minor 2 Lot Subdivision @ 340 Fuller Rd.
This applicant is seeking to subdivide a .89 acre parcel with an existing house and garage (Lot #1) from a 41+ acre parcel (Lot #2/Remaining Lands). This .89 piece is located across the road from the 41+ piece and meets all zoning requirements. John Kanoza was assigned to this application but not in attendance as he had an excused absence. However, he sent in a written statement indicating he was in approval of this subdivision. John Tyndall was present representing Mr. & Mrs. Deyo. He stated he is purchasing Lot #1 from the applicant. It was acknowledged a current survey map was submitted along with the application. It was recognized a SEQR is required.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mr. Williams.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes,
Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mr. Lukens moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mr. Holderman. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve as submitted. Second by Mr. Lukens. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes,
Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes.
MOTION CARRIED
2. SUBDIVISION/MERGE & SEQR: ADIRONDACK FARMS/JAKE SAWYER, Minor 2 Lot Subdivision @ 98 Brand Hollow Rd.
Mrs. Douglas was assigned this application and briefly explained the applicant is seeking to subdivide a 4.5 acre parcel (Lot #1) which houses a single family dwelling and barn leaving 69.04 acres (Lot #2/Remaining Lands). Jake Sawyer was present representing Adirondack Farms; he acknowledged he is purchasing the 4.5 acre from Adirondack Farms. It was noted that the applicant had checked off Merge on the application, however Mr. Sawyer confirmed they are not seeking to merge any of the lands and must have been checked off by mistake. When asked by Mrs. Douglas if the well for the house was located on this 4.5 acre parcel, Mr. Sawyer confirmed it was. It was also acknowledged by Mrs. Douglas per Section 3-4 of our Zoning Ordinance that the barn that is currently on the 4.5 acre will not be able to be used as “agricultural use” due to the fact that it is located within 100 feet of the property line. It was recognized a SEQR is required.
MOTION: Mr. Williams moved to declare this an unlisted action and name the Town of Peru Planning Board as lead agency. Second by Mr. Holderman.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Murnane went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mr. Lukens moved to declare this a negative declaration. Second by Mr. Robinson. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve the application and the remaining lands are not being merged with any other lands. Second by Mr. Robinson. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.
3. SITE PLAN REVIEW: SUSAN & KIRK POLHEMUS, Recreation Facility @ 3452 Route 22
Mr. Holderman was assigned to this application. Keith Mattot was representing Mr. & Mrs. Polhemus, although they were in attendance and available to answer any questions. It was acknowledged the applicant applied for a Special Permitted Use to operate this facility, which was formerly Hardcore Fitness, and that was approved by the ZBA back in May. It was noted by Mr. Mattot the only changes to the existing facility will be a new face to the existing sign and some landscaping. The sign design was discussed briefly and met the Board’s approval. It was also acknowledged this application was referred to CCPB and it met their approval. It was further acknowledged a SEQR was completed by the ZBA with no negative impacts.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to approve the Site Plan and sign. Second by Mr. Robinson. ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.
4. SITE PLAN REVIEW: ALAN MICHAUD, D.D.S., Dental Clinic @ 752 Bear Swamp Rd.
Tom LaBombard, Dr. Michaud’s project engineer took the floor and explained the project based on the Site Plan. It was recognized the applicant needed to appear before the ZBA for a Special Permitted Use and that was approved in June with the following conditions: Dental practice for one dentist only, no more than 5 employees, only open 3 days per week limited to Monday through Friday, hours of operation 8am to 5pm, the structure is to remain residential in appearance, cedar hedges are to be planted on the North & South ends of parking lot to act as year round screening, limited to two (2) residential lampposts to be placed on either side of the parking lot and lit only during business hours and only as needed, signage approved as submitted with down cast lights, 11 parking spaces total, 10 parking spaces on East side of building all facing the Post Office and a minimum of 30’ back from the sidewalk on Bear Swamp Road and 15’ from East property line, handicap ramp approved as proposed and the color needs to be the same as the building, drainage and paving to be at the discretion of the Planning Board based on the new revised Site Plan to reflect all these required conditions imposed by the ZBA.
There was some brief discussion on the parking plan, lighting and screening. The Board was satisfied with the Site Plan but it was established adequate screening was a priority. Dr. Michaud acknowledged he will most likely hire a professional landscaper.
MOTION: Mr. Holderman made a motion to accept the application conditional upon applicant complying with the conditions placed by the Zoning Board of Appeals and noting the cedar hedging on the south side being a minimum of 5’ in height. Second by Mr. Lukens.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Holderman ~ yes, Mrs. Douglas ~ yes, Mr. Lukens ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Williams ~ yes. MOTION CARRIED.
ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
Mrs. Douglas mentioned that Pasquale’s did not meet their screening conditions and would like Mr. Slycord to look into the matter. Mr. Slycord stated he will address this.
CEO REPORT: Mr. Slycord noted at the last Planning Board meeting the temporary sign for the storage facility located on Bear Swamp Road was mentioned, he stated he was informed by the property owner that the current temporary sign had been verbally approved by Mr. Blaine. There was much discussion on temporary signs and the fact that they are not permitted. It was acknowledged there are many temporary signs throughout Peru and if one is to be addressed they all need to be addressed. It was recognized that any written complaints received by the Codes Office regarding temporary signs will be addressed by Mr. Slycord accordingly.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Williams moved for adjournment.
All so moved.
Date filed with Town Clerk: 12/15/11
Posted: December 15th, 2011 under Planning Board News.