PRESENT: Chairman Doug Allen, members Mert Bartels, Mark McEwen and Kevin Rooney. Also present were Councilman Ken Nawrocki and Town Engineer Scott Allen. Absent were Tom Ferreri, Brian Gagne and Tom Morrison

Chairman Allen called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

Symbolic, Inc. – 1635 Commons Parkway – Special Use Permit – Athletic training facility – Board reviewed this submission and were not able to make a referral due to lack of information. A site plan is needed to address all planning issues relevant to this use such as parking, exterior lighting, etc. Town Engineer to contact applicant for site plan.

Planning Board member Tom Ferreri, who was unable to attend, had submitted comments regarding his Wal-Mart vote at the 4-25-05 meeting. Motion made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels, to enter these comments into the record. All in favor; motion carried. Mr. Ferreri's comments follow: "I am not opposed to the Wal-Mart project, but to the location. From the beginning, I mentioned on a number of occasions, I did not like this development being "shoe-horned" into the corner, limited by the New York State Power Authority power lines and Empire Pipe Line gas line. When the presenters were questioned on the location, various answers were given. Perhaps, I am at fault for not following up and getting the comments recorded in the meeting minutes.

The potential problems are already showing. The Rt. 31 entrance, in my opinion, is not good at all. The rear access and outside storage is creating unnecessary congestion and possible fire/emergency access problems. Most recently, a possible shifting of the Rt. 31 entrance, because of encroachment on the Empire Pipe Line easement is a perfect example of what will happen when squeezed into a corner.

With the size of adjacent commercial property, the Wal-Mart facility should be the centerpiece of an over-all commercial development.

The team representing Wal-Mart did a very good job and skillfully directed the presentation where they wanted it to go. In addition, I appreciated all their efforts and professionalism."

Motion made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Kevin Rooney, to approve the 04-25-05 minutes. All in favor; minutes approved.

Motion to adjourn made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels. Meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board