MEMBERS PRESENT included: Chairman, Scott Allen, Tom Morrison, Brian Gagne, Doug Allen, Howard Jordan, Mert Bartels, Councilman Bill Hammond, MRB Agent Pat Nicoletta, and CEO Mario Fioravanti. Absent was Member, Tom Ferreri.
Chairman, Scott Allen, called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
Motion to waive the reading of the public hearing notice as it appeared in the “Times” was made by Brian Gagne and seconded by Doug Allen, all in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING
Aurora Development / East Ave / 2 Lot Realty Subdivision / Final
Motion to open this public hearing was made by Brian Gagne and seconded
by Doug Allen, all in favor. The applicant was present to represent
the application. No one else was present to speak for or against
this application. Motion to close this public hearing was made by
Brian Gagne and seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor.
Scheik / Macedon Center Rd / 2 Lot Realty Subdivision / Final
Motion to open this public hearing was made by Brian Gagne and seconded
by Mert Bartels, all in favor. Robert Dunn was present to represent
this application. No one else was present to speak for or against this
application. Motion to close this public hearing was made by Brian
Gagne and seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.
Stanton / Barnes Rd / 1 Lot Subdivision and Site Plan / Preliminary
and Final
Motion to open this public hearing was made by Brian Gagne and seconded
by Tom Morrison, all in favor. Bob Seely was present to represent
this application. No one else was present to speak for or against
this application. Motion to close this public hearing was made by Brian
Gagne and seconded by Tom Morrison, all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
Aurora Development Inc / East Ave / 2 Lot Realty Subdivision / Final
Bill Fanning was present to address the board with this application.
He explained that the land owned by Aurora Development Inc on East Ave
totals approximately 12.74 acres. East Ave is a dead end road off
of Wayneport Rd (North). This subdivision is to divide approximately
2.25 acres for an industrial structure. Tom Morrison asked about
plans for the remaining land and explained that if it is to be developed
the right a way should be 60' not 50' as shown on plan. Bill stated
that 60' could be done when development occurs in the back parcel.
Scott Allen stated that this should be shown as a future easement.
Bill asked if the 50' would be adequate for this approval and then when
site plan is submitted make the change at that point. It was determined
that this would be sufficient. Howard Jordan asked about the effect
this development is going to have on the traffic, he has concerns about
the hill on Wayneport Rd. Bill explained that this was going to be
a low traffic use for this land. He stated that the business would
be a millwork shop with an office, no retail and may produce 6 to7 vehicles
coming in or out of this intersection daily. Scott Allen explained
that traffic would be looked at during site plan review. Short SEQR
indicates no negative impacts and a motion was made by Doug Allen for negative
declaration on SEQR, seconded by Brian Gagne, all in favor. Motion
to grant realty subdivision approval as proposed was made by Brian Gagne,
seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor.
Scheik / Macedon Center Rd / 2 Lot Realty Subdivision / Final
Robert Dunn was present to address the board concerning this application
for 1472 Macedon Center Road. Currently the Scheik's own this Single
Family Residence with approximately 24.7 acres of land. They would
like to sell the South end 3 acres to the adjoining owner. Brian
Gagne asked what the new owners would be using the land for. Robert
Dunn explained that they farmed the land around this three acres and this
would allow easier access to their farming operations. Short SEQR
indicates no negative impacts and a motion was made by Doug Allen for a
negative declaration on SEQR, seconded by Brian Gagne, all in favor.
Motion to grant realty subdivision was made by Brian Gagne and seconded
by Howard Jordan, all in favor.
Stanton / Barnes Rd / 1 Lot Subdivision and Site Plan / Preliminary
and Final
Bob Seely was present to address the board concerning this application;
he started by distributing updated maps from the engineer comments received
from Pat Nicoletta. He explained that total holdings still were not
shown due to lack of space. He explained that total holding was over
160 acres. Bob also distributed a letter from Mr. Stanton explaining
that this 5 acres was not part of the grant he received. Bob also
explained that the garage is now closer to the residence because the owners
would like it connected with a breezeway / breakfast nook. Perk tests
shown on map and the map has been regarded to show swale on both sides
of the house and at road to be 3% or less. Bob also explained that
water service calculations are not done yet but a 1" water line has been
shown due to not much of a change in elevation from the tap. Pat
Nicoletta stated that the grading near the road would still need 30' to
meet the 3% grade requirement. Bob stated that this would be changed
on the final map. Pat Nicoletta also questioned the straw bail placement.
Bob explained that the additional are to catch any silt from the driveway
area. Brian Gagne questioned the grade change in the driveway.
Pat Nicoletta explained that he had reviewed it and it is within the town
requirements. Outstanding engineer comments are items 1, 7, and 10.
Bob is to submit a separate map showing total holdings for the file to
be kept by the building and zoning office. Short SEQR indicated no
negative impacts and a motion was made by Doug Allen for a negative declaration
on SEQR, seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor. Motion to grant
preliminary and final approval with the noted corrections and additions
was made by Brian Gagne and seconded by Doug Allen, all in favor.
ZBA REFERRALS
Norm Soucy / 412 Route 31 / Area Variance - Section 135-61-B-5 / Existing
Accessory Building to be located in from of the new home
Planning Board had no comment concerning this application.
Jacques Savoie / 2687 Macedon Center Rd / Area Variance - Section 135-61-A
and 135-61-B-4 / Would like to build a barn to serve as storage for his
mobile home and other items larger than allowed by town code
Planning Board had no comment concerning this application.
OTHER PERTINENT BUSINESS
Forsyth Subdivision and Site Plan on Farmington Rd
Mario Fioravanti explained that during site plan approval the planning
board required that this existing driveway be upgraded to 15'. Holly
Waye and Mary Ellen DeSino were present to address the board as prospective
purchasers of lot 2. Mario explained that through discussions with
the Town Attorney it was decided that no building permits would be given
for lots 2 and 4 until the driveway upgrade has been completed. Dave
Matthews was also present; he was the engineer for this project originally.
He stated that according to the Forsyth's the driveway upgrade was done
but not inspected. Holly Waye stated that as far as she could tell
the driveway is currently approximately 11' in width and she has had estimates
done for completing this upgrade. She continued to state that they
needed closure on who was responsible for this upgrade because it was unfair
for them to pay for the whole driveway when they are only going to use
approximately 350' of it. She asked if it would be possible for them
to get a building permit if they agreed to upgrade the first section of
the driveway to where their house would be. She also explained that
the people who bought the existing home, formerly owned by Forsyth's, that
they bought building lot 4 also, however, they were unaware of this upgrade
restriction. Scott Allen stated that he thought it would be fine
for them to do the upgrades to where their house would be then when application
was made for a building permit on lot 4, the owners would have to complete
the upgrades. He stated that this was a pre-existing non-conforming
driveway. Tom Morrison stated that he did not agree due to this being
part of the subdivision and site plan approvals originally. Holly
asked who was responsible and if this could be grandfathered. Mario
explained that Tony Villani, Town Attorney, also suggested a bond or letter
of credit to ensure that this gets done. Tom Morrison stated that
he was ok with Holly Waye upgrading the driveway to her construction as
long as the town attorney agrees that the planning board would not be liable
in case of any emergency. Mario stated that phasing was not discussed
with Mr. Villani. Bill Hammond stated that originally someone agreed
to make this driveway 15' to get approvals but now that they want to sell
the lots it's a different story. He stated that 15' was needed for
fire trucks and emergency equipment. He felt that phasing could be
looked at but the rest of the upgrades would need to be followed up on
for completion. Brian Gagne made the point that the approvals were
given to the Forsyth's. Holly stated that in discussion with the
Forsyth's they stated that lots 3 (with the existing residence) and 4 have
already been sold and they were not doing anything else. Bill Hammond
recommended that Holly go back to the Forsyth's and explain that no one
is going to be able to get a building permit for this lot with out the
driveway being upgraded. Dave Matthews stated that this was not a
town issue, the attorneys should handle this. He also stated that
the town issues building permits everyday without the driveways being complete,
in fact, a building permit is required to have the driveway done in all
other cases. He also stated that this should be handled at time of
C of O being issued. Mario agreed that this was true for new constructions
with one house involved. Brian Gagne agreed that he did not feel
this was a town issue. Dave Matthews continued by stating that the
owners of lot 4 must have been aware of this requirement because it is
stated on the maps. In conclusion Mario will discuss phasing with
M. Villani and get back to Holly Waye concerning this situation.
Town Board Correspondence
Bill Hammond told the board that the light at the corning of Victor
Rd and Canandaigua Rd was getting closer to a reality. He stated
that the bid has been accepted and construction should begin, hopefully,
within the next 8 weeks.
Bill also stated that at the Town Board Organizational meeting on January
4, 2001 Tom Ferreri was re-appointed to the planning board.
Bill stated that the Association of Towns Meeting is to be held on
February 18-21 in New York City if anyone was interested in attending.
The cost would be $109 roundtrip airfare.
ADJOURNED 9:05 P.M.
Minutes by Jennifer Habecker