PLANNING BOARD

January 9, 2006

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

Vice Chairman Bartels called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. It was noted that member Tom Ferreri had resigned his Board seat effective December 31, 2005. The Town Board is seeking applications for a replacement.

LOG-INS/SKETCH:

PB-19-05 – Parkwood Heights, LLC – Parkwood Drive – Site plan & subdivision – 8 residential duplexes (16 units) – Log-in & sketch – Matt Wing, Parrone Engineering, and Mark Welker, Parkwood Heights, LLC, were present to explain this application. Site plan is for 8 duplex and 2 single unit rental homes on a private drive. Subdivision will add 10.6 acres to the Parkwood Heights parcel (containing the apartment building). Water, sanitary & storm sewers will be dedicated to the Town through easements. Engineering Review Letter of 01-09-06 was discussed. Drainage will be piped to existing pond. Street lights will be added along private drive (spacing to be clarified). Electric will be run from the apartment building allowing for connection to Parkwood’s emergency generator. As rental units, utilities will be included in the rent, along with other services currently provided to the apartment tenants. Motion made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney, to grant sketch plan approval subject to the Engineering Review Letter. All in favor; motion carried.

PB-20-05 – Robert James – 185 Route 31F – One-lot realty subdivision – Log-in – Dave Matthews, Matthews Consulting, was present on behalf of the applicant. This is the subdivision of a 7+ acre lot from the existing 16.5 acre parcel. Zoning is General Commercial, and pending subdivision, a commercial RV rental site plan approval will be done through application PB-21-05.

PB-21-05 – Kevin Peters/Perinton RV Rental – Route 31F – Site plan – Commercial building – Log-in & sketch – Dave Matthews, Matthews Consulting, was present on behalf of the applicant. Site plan approval for a commercial RV rental operation is being sought on the 7+ acre parcel being subdivided through application PB-20-05. Operation will be primarily seasonal for the rental of tow-behind and motorized RV’s and trailers. Rental units (11), except for two used for display, will be stored inside. A small parts department will be open to the public; however, service will be limited to their own units. There will be no dumping station for RV waste. Rentals are returned with clean/empty tanks due to large deposit paid by renters. Engineering Review Letter of 01-09-06 was discussed. Existing fill, holding tank/septic system/perc, size & exterior of building, signs, landscaping, building location, parking lot/driveway size, site distances and lot drainage were discussed. Motion made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Brian Gagne, to grant sketch plan approval subject to Engineering Review Letter and Board comments as follows: (1) Building to be moved back from highway; (2) Driveway to be widened adjacent to the building; (3) Building façade to be enhanced. All in favor; motion carried.

ZBA REFERRALS:

Z-15-05 – Morrison – 2062 Magog Road – Area Variance – Section 135-182-B – Pole barn to house small business – Applicant would like to build a pole barn to house the family excavating business now housed at his mother’s property, 1796 Magog Road. Board gave a positive referral with recommendations the site grading be completed, and Mr. Morrison’s two parcels be combined to reduce the variance required. It was noted that granting the variance would mean abandonment of a pre-existing, non-conforming use at 1796 Magog Road and add a new, improved structure at 2062 Magog Road.

Z-16-05 – DePuyt – 735 Farmington Road – Area Variance – Sections 135 Attach. 1.1 & 135-61-A – Side setback & size of garage – Board saw no planning issues involved with this request.

MINUTES:

Minutes from 12-12-05 could not be approved due to lack of correct quorum.

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion to adjourn was made by Brian Gagne, seconded by Kevin Rooney. All in favor; meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board