PLANNING BOARD
February 28, 2005
PRESENT: Chairman Doug Allen, members Mert Bartels, Tom Ferreri, Brian Gagne, Mark McEwen, Tom Morrison and Kevin Rooney. Also present were Councilman Ken Nawrocki and Town Engineer Scott Allen.
Chairman Allen called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
PB-31-04 – Wal-Mart Supercenter/APD Engineering – Route 31 – Retail site plan & realty subdivision – Neal Madden of Harter, Secrest & Emery and Todd Markevicz of APD Engineering were present on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. Madden reviewed site plan changes: Gas station reduced from 8 pump islands to 5; entrance configuration lengthened; shape of retention pond changed. He stated the Wayne County Planning Board had recommended approval of all referrals for site plan, subdivision, variances and special use. General discussion then followed.
Dedicated Roadway – Wal-Mart representatives will be meeting with NYS Power on March 10th to discuss the overhead power lines/right-of-way. That meeting should help determine the feeder road placement. Board members also felt Laker Development, as owner of the balance of the property, should be involved in future road discussions. Members would like the east/west road section as far away from the supercenter as possible and the north/south section as far to the east as possible. Traffic flow and stacking at entrance need modification. Trailer storage area is very close to roadway; needs buffering/berms.
Street Lighting – At present, lighting is planned from Wayneport Road to the northwest corner of the building. There will be two (2) pole lights at the loading docks. More light poles should be considered along the back. Lighting district should also be considered.
Landscaping – Landscape architect is Doug McCord. Town Engineer would like a "tree-lined" effect along the Route 31 corridor. Entrance will also be important. Other points raised were foundation plantings along building; more deciduous trees; larger size on plantings. Members would like to see a landscaping plan at the next meeting.
Elevations – Latest version showed a darker green accent color and thicker trim. Members would like to see a material sample board.
TOWN BOARD REFERRAL:
Wal-Mart – Route 31 – Special Use Permit – Motion made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney, for a positive referral on the gas station special use permit. All in favor; motion carried. Tom Ferreri pointed out the plan submitted was inaccurate (shows 8 pump islands instead of 5). However, members felt this did not impact the intended use.
ZBA REFERRALS:
Z-03-05 – Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust – Route 31 – Area Variance – Sections 135-172-J, 135-K, 135 Schedule I – Setbacks for gas station & supercenter – Motion made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Brian Gagne, for positive referral for gas station front setback (182 ft. vs. 250 ft. required). All in favor; motion carried. Motion made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels, for a positive referral for the gas station driveway setback. All in favor; motion carried. Regarding the supercenter setback from the feeder road, the Board recommended the variance be reduced as much as possible, ideally 50 ft. instead of requested 35 ft.
Z-01-05 – Mitrano – 2778 Canandaigua Road – Appeal of Zoning Officer's decision – Finger Lakes Aerosport Park (Allen/Lawrence – Eddy Road) – Chairman Doug Allen abstained from all discussion and voting on this matter due to conflict of interest. Motion made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Ferreri, that there are no planning issues connected with this application and no opinion will be given. All in favor (D. Allen abstaining); motion carried.
Z-02-05 – Frey – 710 Quaker Road – Area Variance – 135 Schedule I – Side & rear setbacks less than allowed – Motion made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney, for positive referral with recommendation parcels be combined and buffering be added around the building. All in favor; motion carried.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Kevin Rooney, to approve the 1-24-05 and the 2-14-05 minutes. All in favor; minutes approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Tom Ferreri. Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bush
Clerk to the Board