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Town of Glenville - Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes 07/09/2007
Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes 07/09/2007
Present: Chairman Mike Carr, Vice Chairman Mark Storti, Walter Pryne, and Jim Gibney
Excused: Steve Marsh and Tom Bodden
Also Attending: Peg Huff, Town Attorney, Kevin Corcoran, Town Planner, Dana Gilgore, Engineering Tech II, Richard LeClair, DPW Commissioner, and Chris Flanders, Recording Secretary
1. Approval of the minutes of the June 11, 2007 meeting as presented.
The applicant was represented by Gavin Vuillaume, Environmental Design Partnership, and Terresa Bakner, Attorney, of Whiteman, Ostermann, and Hannah. T. Bakner reviewed the waivers requested by the applicant as follows:
* Town Code § 270-134C.(1)(b)[2]: "Ground-floor facades that face public streets shall have a combination of arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other such features along no less than 60% of their horizontal length." The applicant has attempted to address this waiver by adding windows and window flower boxes to the sides of the building, but is still requesting the waiver.
* Town Code § 270-134C.(1)(b)[1]: "Facades, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall projections or recesses having a depth of at least 3% of the length of the facade and extending at least 20% of the length of the facade." The applicant is not able to meet this requirement and requests a waiver.
* Town Code § 270-134C.(5)(b): "All building facades which are visible from adjoining properties, public streets and/or on-site roadways shall comply with the requirements of Subsection C(1) of this article." This is to do with the utilities in the rear of the building; landscaping (evergreens) have been added; the waiver is still requested.
* Town Code § 270-134D.(2)(b)[1]: "No more than 50% of the off-street parking spaces ... shall be located between the front facade of the principal building(s) and the abutting public street(s)." G. Vuillaume said this requirement cannot be met; the building has been moved back from the original location.
* Town Code § 270-136B.(2): "Continuous internal pedestrian walkways, no less than five feet in width, shall be provided from the public sidewalk or right-of-way to the principal customer entrance of all principal buildings on the site." The walkways meet on the Dutch Meadows Lane side of the building; it was deemed unsafe at the fuel canopy.
T. Bakner said the depth to groundwater was also an issue and Travis Mitchell was present to address any questions. She said all required variances have been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
M. Burns stated that engineering consultant firm, Barton and Loguidice, has signed off on the project. G. Vuillaume said all notes regarding lighting, addressing collector pans for under the dispensers and positive limiting barrier (spill containment grooves) for the concrete pad have been added to the plan as well.
When asked, Dana Gilgore said he has been in contact with Travis Mitchell, P.E., and he is satisfied with the plan.
M. Burns noted that the Department of Transportation has concerns about the paper street owned by Wal-Mart to the north. T. Bakner said a note has been added to the site plan stating the “applicant shall relocate driveway location as part of shared driveway access with adjacent property in the future if required.”
In the matter of the site plan review application by Colin Development, LLC – Amerada Hess for a gas station/convenience store located at 123 Freemans Bridge Road, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this application will not result in a significant potential adverse environmental impact. Consequently, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby issues a negative declaration.
In the matter of the final site plan review application by Colin Development, LLC – Amerada Hess for a gas station/convenience store located at 123 Freemans Bridge Road, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby conditionally approves the application. The Commission’s decision is based upon the following findings:
The waivers listed below are issued consistent as part of the site plan and are shown on the site plan:
* Town Code § 270-134C.(1)(b)[2]: "Ground-floor facades that face public streets shall have a combination of arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other such features along no less than 60% of their horizontal length."
* Town Code § 270-134C.(1)(b)[1]: "Facades, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall projections or recesses having a depth of at least 3% of the length of the facade and extending at least 20% of the length of the facade."
* Town Code § 270-134C.(5)(b): "All building facades which are visible from adjoining properties, public streets and/or on-site roadways shall comply with the requirements of Subsection C(1) of this article."
* Town Code § 270-134D.(2)(b)[1]: "No more than 50% of the off-street parking spaces shall be located between the front facade of the principal building(s) and the abutting public street(s)."
* Town Code § 270-136B.(2): "Continuous internal pedestrian walkways, no less than five feet in width, shall be provided from the public sidewalk or right-of-way to the principal customer entrance of all principal buildings on the site."
* Town Code §270-134B.(2) provides that the P&Z Commission may waive one or more of the standards upon a showing by the applicant that the strict application of the standard imposes an undue hardship due to such factors as existing conditions, site topography or site configuration.
Mr. Mericle addressed the Commission. He briefly described his proposal and stated that he has no plans to further subdivide his property within the next 18 months.
J. Gibney asked if there is a sight distance issue for the proposed driveway, and Mr. Mericle explained that the driveway is not located near the sharp corner along the property, and, therefore, is not an issue.
Chairman Carr opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to comment, the public hearing was then closed.
In the matter of the final minor subdivision application by Bernard Mericle for a 2-lot subdivision on his property located at 424 Gower Road, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this application will not result in a significant potential adverse environmental impact. Consequently, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby issues a negative declaration.
In the matter of the minor subdivision application by Bernard Mericle for a two–lot subdivision located at 424 Gower Road, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby conditionally approves the application. The Commission’s decision is based upon the following findings:
1) The applicant is to provide a letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission stating that he has no intention to further subdivide his land within the next 18 months.
Peter Goutos, Environmental Engineer, and John Fogg were present to address the Commission regarding this application. P. Goutos noted a correction and stated that the front addition is proposed at 2,160 sq. ft. J. Fogg explained that the auto business has changed, with more pre-owned vehicles being sold. He wants to offer fuel efficient new cars and has decided on a Suzuki dealership. He said part of the company’s ‘branding’ is a red arch and two brown arches in front of the showroom. He showed a rendering of what the building would look like with these additions.
J. Fogg said the existing building is a pre-engineered building, and adding on is a challenge. There will be no net change in stormwater flow or septic size; the number of employees will stay the same. There will be in increase in the number of parking spots; the four in front of the building would move northeast on the lot, and four cars would be inside the showroom. Handicap parking would be in the rear and would be five spaces.
The rear addition would be for parts storage; no fuels/fluids would be held there.
M. Storti asked if parking would be on the grass and P. Goutos said no, the grass area is a buffer and the septic system is located there. M. Carr stated that it would be esthetically desirable to keep the cars back from the road.
It was noted that the Commission has not yet received comments from Schenectady County.
In the matter of the preliminary site plan review application by Fogg’s Automotive for the expansion of an existing car dealership located at 642 Saratoga Road, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby conditionally approves the preliminary application.
1. The Planning and Zoning Commission is conditionally approving the application. In the event there is a negative recommendation from the County, the applicant will have to re-apply for approval.
The Commission hereby schedules a public hearing for August 13th, 2007 to consider the final site plan review application for this particular project. However, in order for the Commission to schedule a public hearing for August 13th, nine (9) copies of the revised site plan must be submitted to the Town of Glenville Planning Department no later than 14 calendar days prior to the public hearing date.
In the matter of the conditional use permit application by Fogg’s Automotive for the expansion of an existing car dealership, located at 642 Saratoga Road, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the Zoning Board of Appeals approve the application.
Dean Durst represented Mr. McKenna in this application. He explained he is asking for approval of a secondary use for the property.
M. Carr asked the applicant to delineate the area for sales, storage and parking on the site plan. Parking must be sufficient for this business and the existing business.
In the matter of the preliminary site plan review application by McKenna’s Greenhouses for the construction of a 16’ x 48’ shed on the Country Acres Pet Supply site located at 730 Saratoga Road, the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby conditionally approves the preliminary site plan review application.
1. The delineation of where product is to be placed and impact on parking for both businesses is to be added to the site plan.
Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. was represented by Attorney Terresa Bakner, Whiteman Osterman and Hanna, Rob Jess, Lowe’s representative, Marty Zanghi, Chazen Engineering, and Wendy Cimino, Traffic Engineer with Creighton Manning.
T. Bakner recapped what has already been done, citing the Town Board approval of the re-zoning of the property.
She then listed the waivers that the applicant is requesting.
According to §270-74B(2), loading areas accessory to commercial uses must be located and screened so as to be visually insulated from public awareness.~ Additionally, according to §270-135B(2), loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, utility meters, HVAC equipment, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and the landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties, public streets, and on-site roadways. ~No attention shall be attracted to these elements by the use of screening materials that are different from or inferior to the principal materials of the building and landscape. ~These provisions shall not apply to individual outdoor trash receptacles and recyclable materials receptacles intended for use by pedestrians or visitors.
According to §270-134D(2)(b)[1], no more than 50% of the off-street parking spaces for the lot, tract, or area of land devoted to the large commercial establishment shall be located between the front facade of the principal building(s) and the abutting public street(s).~
(2) Waivers will be required since smooth-faced concrete block & tilt-up concrete panels are proposed.
Rob Jess showed a sample of the panels to the Commission. He said there would be a joint every 10’. This is a pre-cast material manufactured in Pennsylvania.
Discussion followed regarding compliance with design guidelines and upgrades the applicant has already included in their plan.
4.~~~~~~~~ Site Design and Relationship to the Surrounding Community
5.~~~~~~~~ Lighting
This would be for the parking lot; along the drive would be the acorn-type as designated in the Freemans Bridge Road Master Plan.
T. Bakner also noted a list of open issues, including road design, which should not change the subdivision plan. The overall plan map shows Piotrowski holdings and a paper street. The small sliver of property owned by Mr. Cole can be accessed per an easement Lowe’s is granting and which has been agreed to by the respective attorneys.
Discussion followed regarding the allowance of reserve strips for future stormwater management, use of easements, and sanitary sewers. This issue is being resolved with the Town by use of a force main under Lowe’s Drive and service laterals in an 80’ right-of-way.
M. Carr said the Lowe’s access road and how details are going to be worked out are concerns of the Commission which will require input from the Town Board and the Department of Transportation. He provided the following comments from the agenda meeting and an additional project meeting on July 6th with Mike Burns, Kevin Corcoran, Paul Borisenko, and Dana Gilgore:
· Curbing is to be installed on the south side of the access road (R. Jess said there is curbing shown on the latest plans.)
· Lowe’s must maintain the sidewalk as is expected of all other entities
· The strip of land adjacent to Cole Supply, the details must be worked out as the access to this parcel is now limited to Freemans Bridge Road. This poses a significant problem in such close proximity to the new, traffic-controlled intersection to be built as part of this project. (An agreement is being worked out between the attorneys for Mr. Cole and Lowe’s.)
· Stormwater calculations and report will not be ready until July 30, 2007.
· Planning and Zoning Commission needs a waiver summary from the applicant. (This has been provided.)
· Planning and Zoning Commission needs final plans including the re-located utilities along the access road.
· Applicant has stated that they will provide road construction details including cross-section and profile for the entire length of the access road as part of this project.
· Freemans Bridge Road funding mechanism and plan for the road reconstruction/
improvements should be in place. (Discussion followed regarding escrow accounts, betterment agreements, and DOT involvement, along with procedural issues. T. Bakner said she would provide examples of these types of agreements)
· Shoulder of access road. (D. Gilgore is discussing this with M. Zanghi; the Department of Public Works will meet with the Chazen Co. engineers.)
M. Storti asked if the neighbors across the street have been contacted, and R. Jess said they have.
M. Storti asked about the lighting plan and M. Zanghi said the fixture details are on the subdivision map. The waiver is being sought because of the height limits in the Freemans Bridge Road Master Plan.
The applicant and the Commission agreed to continue this application at next month’s meeting.
Woodcrest Drive the Town Board-Woodcrest
Dana Gilgore, Town Engineering Tech II, addressed the Commission regarding this application. A formal petition was brought to the Town signed by 99% of the residents in this area. This action will also improve the environment by taking the 19 homes off of septic systems.
In the matter of the Woodcrest Drive sewer extension by the Town of Glenville, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that this application will not result in a significant potential adverse environmental impact. Consequently, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the Town Board, as SEQRA lead agency, issue a negative declaration.
Reasons supporting the recommendation are the sewer extension will improve the 19 properties involved and eliminate septic systems.
Attorney Peg Huff stated that she would like more time to review the proposal. This application will be added to next month’s agenda.
The next meeting of the Town of Glenville Planning and Zoning Commission is to be held on Monday, August 13, 2007. The agenda meeting will be held on Monday, August 6. With no further items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.