Present:  Scott Allen, Tom Ferreri, Tom Morrison, Howard Jordan, Mert Bartels, Town Councilman Bill Hammond and MRB Agent Mike Boesel.  Absent were Planning Board Members Doug Allen and Brian Gagne, also absent was Code Enforcement Officer Mario Fioravanti.

Chairman, Scott Allen at 7:30pm, called the meeting to order.

PUPLIC HEARINGS

Bath / 1570 Walworth Rd / 4 Lot Realty Subdivision / Final
A motion to open this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor.  Bruce Niven and Mr. Bath were present to address the board.  No one else was present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.

Alpco / 846 Macedon Center Rd / Fill Permit / Final
A motion to open this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor.  No one was present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.

Dailey / Barnes Rd / 1 Lot Site Plan / Preliminary and Final
A motion to open this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor.  Dave Matthews was present to address this board in representation of this application.  No one else was present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.

Cataldo-Tranchtenberg / 2734 Hance Rd / Kennel / Final
A motion to open this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Mert Bartels, all in favor.  Mr. Tranchtenberg was present to address the board with this application.  No one else was present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close this public hearing was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.

OLD BUSINESS

Bath / 1570 Walworth Rd / 4 Lot Realty Subdivision / Final
Bruce Niven explained that this application was to move property lines due to the sale of the residence.  Parcel #7, shown on the presented map, is a new parcel that is being sold to the neighbors (Bardeen).  Bruce explained that no site approvals were being sought at this time.  A motion to grant a negative declaration on the SEQR was made by Mert Bartels seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.  A motion to approve this realty subdivision as shown was made by Tom Ferreri, seconded by Tom Morrison, all in favor.

Alpco / 846 Macedon Center Rd / Fill Permit / Final
No one was present to address the board, therefor, the application was tabled.

Dailey / Barnes Rd / 1 Lot Site Plan / Preliminary and Final
Dave Matthews was present to address the board concerning this application.  He stated that he had received no comments from MRB concerning this application.  He stated that water calculations were submitted and the perk results were on the plan.  Mike Boesel questioned the slope on the West Side of the house, Dave replied that they were in compliance.  A motion to grant a negative declaration on the SEQR was made by Mert Bartels seconded by Tom Morrison, all in favor.  A motion to grant preliminary and final approval on this site plan was made by Howard Jordan seconded by Tom Morrison, al in favor.

Cataldo-Tranchtenberg / 2734 Hance Rd / Kennel / Final
Mr. Tranchtenberg was present to address the board stating that they are still waiting for another party to sign the purchase agreement before they know if this is the house they are going to buy.  Scott Allen suggested that the board table this application due to the applicant not yet owning the property.

NEW BUSINESS

Syracuse Sand and Gravel / Daansen Rd / Mining Permit
Dean Rodenmaker and Rich Riccelli of Syracuse Sand and Gravel were present to address the board.  They explained that they own this mine on Daansen Rd that has been operated by Don McPherson.  They explained that the DEC Permit and Bond have been in the name of Riccelli Enterprises but Don McPherson has always obtained the town mining permit.  They explained that this year they would like to get the town permit in their own name.  Tom Morrison stated that in the past they have made a change in operators for the mining permit go through the entire process, including a public hearing, and doesn't feel it would be fair to break consistency for this application.  Tom Morrison also sited an example of this same mine when Don McPherson took it over.  Bill Hammond explained that Riccelli already owns this mine and the DEC Permit is already in their name.  Tom Morrison explained that the Smith mine was the same way and they needed to go through the process.  Tom stated that he did not have a problem with the mine itself but feels that for consistency the process should be followed as it has been in the past.  Tom explained that this would also give the neighbors an opportunity to speak.  Rich Riccelli told the board that they might not change operators in that case.  He explained that the mine has less than a year left in operation.  A motion to give a negative recommendation to the Town Board concerning this application due to the need of a Public Hearing to be consistent with previous transfers of ownership was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.

SKETCH PLAN

Stilwater Nursery / Quaker Rd / Subdivision and Site Plan / Sketch
Jason Monroe of Lu Engineers was present to address the board.  He explained that this application was for a 1 lot subdivision and site plan of 11.5 acres for a plant nursery.  He explained that the applicant is proposing to construct a building and have a retail / wholesale nursery.  This parcel is within the AR-40 zoning district.  Jason explained that the parcel would have public water and a septic system with a gravel drive off Quaker Rd.  Tom Morrison questioned the accessibility to the remaining land.  Jason explained that the strip of land to the west is approximately 150' in width and would provide adequate access to the rest of the property.  Mike Boesel questioned the placement of the driveway and if sight distance was verified.  Jason told the board that the driveway was probably in the best location and that the sight distance to the west exceeds 1000' and to the east some clearing would need to be done to eliminate any possible problems.  Jason explained that the proposed building is 40'x60' with a pitched roof and overhangs on the sides for storage.  Howard Jordan questioned that maximum number of employees.  Jason explained that he thought it was about 10 and he stated that there was plenty of room for additional parking if needed, however, none is to be landbanked at this time.  Tom Ferreri questioned the hours of operations.  Jason stated that during the week the hours would probably be 7am to dusk and on the weekends it would be later in the morning until dusk.  Tom Morrison questioned the intended use of this property.  Jason stated that it is to be a nursery and according to the zoning code a nursery is an allowed use in this zoning district.  Jason stated that they intend to grow stock for wholesale and retail sales.  Tom Ferreri questioned stockpiling.  Jason stated that in the code it read that they applicant can stockpile the materials he would use in a one year period and the applicant would only have what was needed on site.  It was questioned where in the code this was because it is the understanding of the board that no more than three cubic yards is allowed as a stockpile on the property.  It was clarified to Jason that his client should be aware of this.  It was also stated that the codebook does allow for a nursery in an agricultural zone, however, no definition of nursery was give.  Mike Boesel questioned if any sprinkler system was proposed for the building.  Jason stated that none was proposed at this time.  Mike Boesel also stated that if an irrigation system was to be used for this parcel that the applicant should work with WCWSA.  Jason explained that if an irrigation system was to be installed it would not use public water, it would be drawn from the storm water management pond.  Scott Allen explained to Jason that the applicant's intentions need to be clearer for the outside use of this property.  He stated that equipment should be kept inside and the outside storage needed more clarification.  Scott explained that a nursery was not a problem in this zone as long as it stays that way and the right controls are being followed to stay within the town code.  Mike Boesel questioned the site lighting, Jason explained that it would be building mounted.  Jason also explained that a sign proposal would be included with the final plan.  It was explained that at least the apron of the driveway would need to be paved to reduce debris from being tracked into the roadway.  It was also explained that the driveway slope could not exceed 12%.  Jason also told the board that no fencing was proposed.  A motion to grant sketch plan approval for a nursery was made by Howard Jordan seconded by Tom Morrison, all in favor.

Ankom Technology Corp / O'Neill Rd / Site Plan / Sketch
Dave Matthews was present to address the board stating that this property was in an ORM district and this business was a permitted use.  The applicant has proposed a 10,000 square foot building.  Currently the company has 13 employees and would expand to 16 employees.  Dave stated that an easement would need to be provided to the town over the culvert.  The driveway will most likely be paved; at least the apron would to begin with.  No loading docks are needed; most materials are delivered via UPS.  It was stated that the construction of the building would like to be seen.  Tom Ferreri questioned the type of equipment and if floor drains would be needed.  Dave stated that he was not sure what type of equipment is used and that floor drains would not be needed.  Dave stated that building mounted lighting would be provided in a shoebox style.  Dave also stated that he was unsure if the building would be sprinkled.  A motion to grant sketch plan approval was made by Tom Ferreri seconded by Tom Morrison, all in favor.

Henning Property - Frank Dimino Inc. / Route 31 / Site Plan for Installation of an Access Drive / Sketch
No one was present to address the board, however, a lengthy discussion was already held concerning this application and the board decided to review the plan for sketch approval.  Scott Allen explained that this was a proposal for 700' of road with a hammerhead.  No input has been received from Dick yet concerning this application but the town would probably not take dedication without at least one of the parcels being sold.  Scott stated that his concerns were that the remaining parcels have access prior to final approval and that the culverts proposed are too small.  He stated that the culverts would also be reviewed by DEC for permitting purposes and DOT would regulate the curb cut location.  The board questioned the distance from the barn due to the need for a possible variance.  The applicant has already been notified that this road would eventually need to connect to the road to the east used by Morrison Rosenbloom.  The applicant should be notified that access to the land to the west would also be needed.  Tom Morrison stated that the applicant was already told to plan for a turning lane and that utilities would be needed throughout the property.  A motion was made by Tom Morrison to grant sketch plan approval, seconded by Howard Jordan, all in favor.

LOG IN

Redden - Prostka - Saulpaugh / Wayneport and Wilkinson Rds / 4 Lot Realty Subdivision
Tom Morrison stated that lot #4 was not contingent to any other land owned by Saulpaugh.  The planning board thought that maybe a 10' strip should be used to access this land and make it contingent to his other property.  Scott Allen will send notification to the applicant / surveyor.  Tom Morrison also thought that a note should be put on the plan stating that this may not be a developable parcel.

BRIEF DISCUSSION

Easement Procedures / Recommendation to the Town Board
It was explained that a letter had been received from Dave Matthews that will be reviewed prior to action on this procedure.

MINUTES

November 26, 2001
A motion was made by Mert Bartels; seconded by Tom Morrison to approve the minutes dated November 26, 2001, all in favor.

OTHER PERTINENT BUSINESS

Tom Morrison's term is to expire December 31, 2001.  Tom stated that he would like to be re-appointed to the board.

Howard Jordan informed the board that he would be gone January through April and would probably be back the first meeting in May.
Tom Morrison stated that he would not be attending either meeting in the month of February.
Tom Ferreri also stated that he would not be in attendance in the month of February.
Mert Bartels stated that he would miss at least one meeting in April and would confirm the dates.

Bill Hammond presented a copy of the agreement that the Town currently holds with Mr. Struzzi that has been in effect since 1994.  Mr. Struzzi is asking that this replace the letter of credit the planning board requested as a condition of the final approval for the Hance Rd subdivision.  Bill explained to the planning board that this agreement does not guarantee the town anything and this is to be discussed at Thursday nights board meeting.  Bill also explained that he received a call from a Hance Road resident stating that nothing has been done.  Bill told the board that pipe was also in for the Highway Department to install, however, it is a bad time of year to do this.

Scott Allen stated that a notice of public hearing was given by the Town of Penfield for the India Community Center.  It is for a 1500 square foot addition to the center with cabins also to be added.  The hearing is Thursday at 8pm.

Scott Allen also stated that he received a packet from the Town of Farmington concerning a property on Pannell Rd that extends across the town line into Macedon.  The applicant is requesting a realty subdivision, creating two lots.  No change will occur within the Town of Macedon.  A public hearing was held on this application by the Town of Farmington on Wednesday, December 5, 2001.  Mike Boesel explained that the Town of Farmington took no action due to an issue with DEC along the back property line of the lot.  The board decided that notice should be given that as long as no property lines within the Town of Macedon are being changed, no planning board review is needed.  Scott Allen will send notification.

Bill Hammond stated that concerns have been brought to his attention about the pond being constructed on Route 31F.  The Code Enforcement Officer gave a building permit.  Tom Morrison stated that because the pond was under .5 acres, the CEO could approve the permit without planning board review.  Concerns about drainage on the adjacent property were brought forward.  It was stated that the code should be changed so that the CEO can approve a pond based on the volume versus the surface area.  Bill Hammond stated that he was going to bring these concerns to the town board and will ask for a review of the situation by the Town Engineers.by D
 
 

ADJOURNMENT
9:40pm

Minutes respectfully submitted by Jennifer Habecker