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 7:33 p.m. Motion to open the meeting made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Mert Bartels. All in favor; motion carried. Motion made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Brian Gagne, to waive reading the legal notice as it appeared in the Times. All in favor; motion carried.

PB-04-05 – Packard – 438 Route 31F – One-lot realty subdivision – Motion to open the public hearing made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Brian Gagne. All in favor; motion carried. Robert Dunn, LS, and Cy Packard were present on behalf of the applicant. There was no one else present to speak for or against this application. Motion to close the public hearing made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Kevin Rooney. All in favor; motion carried.

PB-05-05 – Hartnagel/LNB Enterprises – 2520 Route 31 – Site plan – Mini-storage building – Motion to open the public hearing made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Brian Gagne. All in favor; motion carried. Elaine & James Hartnagel were present to explain their application. There was no one else present to speak for or against this application. Motion to close the public hearing made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Brian Gagne. All in favor; motion carried.

PB-04-05 – Packard – 438 Route 31F – One-lot realty subdivision – This is the subdivision of a farm containing two residences. Lot 1 will be approximately one acre and Lot 2 will be the remainder of the property (100+ acres). An area variance is also needed for setback of the barn from the proposed property line. Mr. Packard is deeding one residence to his son (Lot 1). A new driveway will be installed for Lot 2. Tom Ferreri felt this driveway should be installed prior to subdivision. Discussion followed regarding possible easement through existing driveway. Motion for negative SEQR declaration made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney. All in favor; motion carried. Motion to approve one-lot realty subdivision, contingent upon ZBA approval of area variance and production of NYS permit for access to property. Roll Vote: Bartels – yes; Ferreri – no; Gagne – yes; McEwen – yes; Morrison – yes; Rooney – yes; Allen – yes. Motion approved.

PB-05-05 – Hartnagel/LNB Enterprises – 2520 Route 31 – Site plan – Mini-storage building – Elaine Hartnagel presented a proposal to modify their original site plan, adding a second building. The second building would be approximately the same size as the first, with 30 ft. between buildings. Original site plan allowed outside storage of boats and RV's. As part of the expansion they would like to become an outlet for U-Haul trucks and trailers, storing 5-7 rental vehicles on-site at the northwest end in front of the new building. Discussion followed about original site plan requirements that had not been met (fencing & landscaping) and screening of outside storage. It was noted that vehicles had been parked at this facility with For Sales signs (currently one automobile), which should not occur. Board members felt the existing project should be completed per plan prior to their entertaining an expansion request. Also, any proposed plan should include details on the retaining wall, delineation of outside storage area and a landscaping plan for screening.

PB-31-04 – Wal-Mart Supercenter/APD Engineering – Route 31 – Site plan & realty subdivision – Present on behalf of the applicant were Steve Cleason, APD Engineering, Neal Madden, Harter, Secrest & Emery, and Ray Trotta, Bergmann Associates. Mr. Cleason presented three (3) lighting plans for the parking lot: 42 ft. poles (original plan), 35 ft. poles instead of 42 ft., 35 ft. poles adjusted to match light levels of original plan. Access road lighting will be on 13 ft. poles, maximum height allowed in the Power Authority right-of-way.

Ray Trotta of Bergmann Associates reviewed the sign package. Due to the number of signs (21) and total square footage (1,167), variances will be required. Three versions of the main pylon sign were presented. Board members would like to see brick piers instead of painted metal. A second smaller pylon sign is proposed to direct customers to the Tire/Lube Express.

Applicant is working on NYS approval for the pharmacy. Installation of a drive-thru will result in changes to a small area of parking. Any changes would require approval from the Planning Board. DOT, DEC and Army Corps approvals of overall project are also in process.

Mr. Cleason reviewed various changes since initial plan was submitted. Board members asked that revised plans be provided for their review. Chairman Allen explained preliminary & final site plan/subdivision approvals will be done at the same time.

Motion made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney, to approve the 3-28-05 minutes. All in favor; minutes approved.

Scott Allen presented a local landscape architect's proposal for consultation services on large projects.

Motion to adjourn made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Kevin Rooney. All in favor; meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board