Planning Board Meeting

January 9, 2012

Present:  Bob Salmon, Andy Jones, Scott Pellman, Joyce Newkirk, John Sorbello, Thomas DiTullio, Pastor Nelson, Bob Lake

Chairman Salmon called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

Sorbello

John Sorbello appeared before the Board this evening to discuss his plans for adding a “gutter connect greenhouse” 30 x 60 feet adjacent to the existing greenhouse.  This greenhouse is designed to hook into the existing structure and meets State snow load regulations, has no foundation but does have footers and does meet wind ratings as well.  With this addition, Mr. Sorbello reported he would still have a 63 foot side yard.  This structure would be placed where he now displays his flowers, plants and shrubs.   He needs the additional undercover space for these various plantings.  This will not impact the parking because of the location of the proposed addition.   The Board stated the information will need to have a SEQR review.  The Board will require an updated site plan as well as a copy of the plans for the building.  The update survey/site plan will need to accompany the SEQR short form.  The Board members discussed the information presented this evening by Mr. Sorbello.  Upon the motion made by Joyce Newkirk, seconded by Scott Pellman, the Board declares themselves lead agency for purposes of SEQR and this application.  All members present voting in favor.

 North Madison Baptist Church

Tom DiTullio, registered architect and Pastor Nelson from the North Madison Baptist Church appeared before the Board this evening to discuss a proposed addition to the existing church building located at the corner of Lake Street and Tuscarora Road.  Mr. DiTullio asked the Board, because the building is located on a corner lot, which part of the property would be considered the front.  The Board indicated that it would be the front of the church.  The addition is being kept in line with that building line, and as such, there is a problem meeting the rear yard setback on the property.  Forty feet is required for the rear yard setback and the drawings only indicate 25 +- feet.  The plan shows 25 parking spots.  A short form SEQR form was provided.  Mr. DiTullio stated that it appeared to be a Type II action based on the size of the property and structure.  The Board asked about plantings along the rear lot line, trash storage area, drainage and lighting.    Mr. DiTullio stated that the parking would continue to be gravel, but a dry well would be installed to help with the drainage in the parking and other locations on the site.  Trash storage is not shown, but an attractively enclosed structure will be located on the site, lighting currently exists on the building, and some additional outside lighting is planned, but locations have not been finally been determined.  Mr. DiTullio stated the addition would be a one-story addition on a crawl space and the existing structure would be used for Sunday School and fellowship hall, handicapped bathrooms would be located there as well, as the current bathrooms are located in the basement.  The information for SEQR will be sent off to the various agencies once the form has been amended to show the need for a variance because of the rear yard setback being insufficient.  A letter in this regard will be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals.   Mr. DiTullio stated he would have the revised form and drawings back to the Secretary by the end of this week.

Crouse – Storage Building

The Board members briefly reviewed the revised site plan for the Crouse project.  Two flower planters are shown as opposed to the seven agreed upon at the December meeting.    The Board discussed a concern about drainage at the site due to the new building roof area and the increased area of paving.  The Board directed the secretary to find out which Village engineer to contact to determine the amount of additional water would be generated from the increase in hard surface areas and whether drainage indicated would be sufficient to contain the additional water on the site.  The drawing that was being reviewed this evening will be forwarded to the State DOT and an additional copy will be requested to forward to the Madison County Planning Board for their review.  We are still in the 30-day response period for SEQR for the unlisted action designation.  One response has been received so far. 

O’Kipney- nothing additional at this time

Skeele – nothing additional at this time

Board member and alternate recommendation

The Board members discussed the three letters received from individuals interested in serving on the Planning Board.  Bob Salmon has been appointed by the Board to serve as Chairman for the Planning Board.  Mike Quirk has been changed to a Board alternate due to health issues.  The Board needs to make recommendations for an individual to serve as a Board member and also one to serve as a Board alternate.    Upon the motion made by Joyce Newkirk, seconded by Scott Pellman, the Board members recommend Robert Lake to serve as the Board member and Arlene Franchini to serve as Board alternate.  All members present voting in favor.  The secretary to advise the Village Board of the recommendations made this evening for Planning Board membership.  The next Village Board meeting is scheduled for January 24. 

Minutes

The Board members reviewed the minutes of December 12, 2011.  Upon the motion made by Joyce Newkirk, seconded by Scott Pellman, the minutes of December 12, 2011 approved as written.  All members present voting in favor.

Adjournment

Upon the motion made by Andy Jones, seconded by Scott Pellman, meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.  All members present voting in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Jill A. Doss

PB Secretary