TOWN OF MACEDON

PLANNING BOARD

June 8, 2009

 

 

PRESENT:  Chairman Doug Allen, members Suzanne Airy, Merton Bartels, Mark McEwen, Tom Morrison, Kevin Rooney and Board Clerk Susan Bush.  Absent were Brian Gagne, Town Councilwoman Sandy Pagano and Town Engineer Scott Allen.

 

A motion to waive reading the Legal Notice was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mark McEwen.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

PB-06-09 – ESL Federal Credit Union – Gananda Parkway & Canandaigua Road – One-lot realty subdivision & commercial site plan – Drive-thru ATM – A motion to open the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.  Bob Bringley of Marathon Engineering and Joe Valenti of ESL were present on behalf of the applicant.  There was no one else present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PB-09-09 – ESL Federal Credit Union – Macedon Commons Plaza – Commercial site plan – Drive-thru ATM – A motion to open the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.  Bob Bringley of Marathon Engineering and Joe Valenti of ESL were present on behalf of the applicant.  There was no one else present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PB-07-09 – Javorowsky – 1207 Victor Road – Dog kennel – Board member Mark McEwen recused himself from all discussion and voting on this piece of business.  A motion to open the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor (McEwen recused); motion carried.  John & Stacy Javorowsky were present to explain their proposal.  There was no one else present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor (McEwen recused); motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

PB-06-09 – ESL Federal Credit Union – Gananda Parkway & Canandaigua Road – One-lot realty subdivision & commercial site plan – Drive-thru ATM – Preliminary & final – Bob Bringley of Marathon Engineering reviewed this proposal for subdivision of 1.01 acres from a 2.7 acre parcel on the southeast corner of Gananda Parkway & Canandaigua Road.  Site will be used for an ESL bank kiosk with access via Canandaigua Road.  Since sketch plan approval, the application has received Wayne County Planning Board approval with conditions.  Mr. Bringley noted the landscaping plan has been revised with beds near the intersection, low beds around the structure and trees farther out on the property.  A sprinkler system will be installed to provide irrigation for beds and lawn.  All landscaping will have regular maintenance.   Site rises from west to east; pavement grades are not more than 4%; pavement will be curbed.  There is adequate room for snow removal and storage.  Entrance & exit will have rip-rap at the culverts.  A motion for negative SEQR declaration was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Kevin Rooney.  All in favor; motion carried.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Morrison, to grant preliminary/final subdivision & site plan approval.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PB-09-09 – ESL Federal Credit Union – Macedon Commons Plaza – Commercial site plan – Drive-thru ATM – Preliminary & final – Mr. Bringley explained this structure will be identical to that proposed in Gananda.  Canandaigua Road entrance has been eliminated, and all access will now be through the parking area of Macedon Commons Plaza.  Landscaping, sprinkler system and curbed pavement will be similar to other ESL site.  Proposed signs will face Route 31 and Canandaigua Road.  Grade is approximately the same as Route 31 but lower than Canandaigua Road.  Site drainage is proposed as a sheet drain to the plaza’s system.  Tom Morrison noted the nearest catch basin is in the middle of the plaza parking lot and suggested installing dry wells to collect the site drainage.  Lighting was discussed; poles are 14± ft. including the base.  ATM structure will be approximately 16 ft. from ground to peak.  A motion for negative SEQR declaration was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.  A motion to grant preliminary/final site plan approval with noted comments on dry wells was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

PB-07-09 – Javorowsky – 1207 Victor Road – Dog kennel – Board member Mark McEwen recused himself from all discussion and voting on this piece of business.  John & Stacy Javorowsky would like to open a dog kennel at their residence (10.148 acres), constructing 10 kennels inside an existing barn and adding an outside exercise area of 25 ft. x 25 ft.  Facility would be used for breeding/raising their own animals as well as outside boarders.  The ZBA has granted a variance for side and front setbacks.  The applicants have also contacted the neighbor across the road, who does not have a problem with their proposal.  Board members discussed the noise which could be generated by the dogs.  Mr. Javorowsky stated there are hedge rows and brush along the side property lines, and the closest neighbor’s house is approximately 235-240 ft. away from the barn.  All dogs would be housed inside at night.  Board members requested an acknowledgement and/or statement from the closest neighbor (Hallings, 1215 Victor Road) regarding the project.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels, to grant approval for this dog kennel with the condition that the neighbor at 1215 Victor Road acknowledge agreement with the project.  All in favor (McEwen recused); motion carried.

 

PB-12-09 – Napora – County Line Road – Two-lot realty subdivision & residential site plans – Log-in & sketch – Engineer Steven Carini spoke on behalf of the applicant.  Mr. Napora and his brother would like to split an existing 4-acre parcel into two 2-acre lots with a residence proposed on each lot and sharing a common driveway (cross-access easements).  Perc tests and deep holes have been done; high ground water will require partially raised septic systems.  A pond is proposed at the rear of the property with the dirt removed from the pond to be used for fill around the two houses.  Rear tree line would be left as-is.  Board discussed the shared driveway and pond discharge. It was suggested the driveway be widened to 20 ft. or at the least widening the first 50 ft.  A motion to grant sketch plan approval for a two-lot realty subdivision and residential site plans was made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PB-15-09 – Clark – Route 350 – Realty re-subdivision & residential site plan (duplex) – Log-in & sketch – Engineer Tim Voellinger spoke on behalf of the applicant.  This request is for re-subdivision of two lots, establishing a third lot between two existing houses.  The new lot would have a residence served by an existing private sewer lateral.  The applicant is looking into extension of the utility easement through an adjoining property (Slepecki) and would like to donate the easement to the Town.  Mr. Voellinger stated these parcels are within the sewer district.  Sight distances for a new driveway on Lot 1 were discussed.  These distances are to be indicated on the final submission, and NYS DOT driveway permit will be required.  A motion to grant sketch plan approval was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Kevin Rooney.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PB-14-09 – Sapp – Route 350 – Two-lot realty subdivision & residential site plans – Log-in & sketch – This request is for the subdivision of two (2) one-acre lots from an 11-acre parcel.  The remaining 9+ acres will be merged with a contiguous parcel on the north also owned by the applicant.  A 20 ft. easement is being reserved if needed for future access.  Driveway sight distances were discussed along with concerns about adequate room to push back snow in the winter. 

 

Board member Kevin Rooney stepped out of the meeting at this time.

 

A motion to grant sketch plan approval subject to review of the driveways and sight distances was made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

PB-13-09 – Turk – Walworth Road – One-lot realty subdivision & residential site plan – Log-in & sketch – This application is for subdivision of a 1.8 acre lot from a 59.7 acre parcel on the north side of Barnes Road.  Property owner is subdividing this lot for his daughter to build a home.  An existing farmland conservation easement does not include this area.  Board members discussed the necessity of a proposed curtain drain.  This needs to be clarified before final approval.

 

Board member Kevin Rooney re-entered the meeting.

 

A motion to grant sketch plan approval was made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

Home Leasing – Gananda Parkway/Hance Road – One-lot realty subdivision & residential site plan – Referral from Walworth – This lot is split between the towns of Walworth & Macedon with the residence completely sited within Walworth.  Board discussed the speed of traffic coming off Gananda Parkway, a driveway turnaround, front setback for the house and possibly turning the house 90°.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Morrison, for referral back to Walworth with the following concerns:  (1) Proximity of driveway to intersection –  traffic speed making the turn from Gananda Parkway; (2) Short length of driveway – consider a turnaround; (3) Consider a 60 ft. front setback for the house.  All in favor; motion carried.

 

MINUTES:

 

A motion to approve the 05-11-09 minutes was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Morrison.  All in favor; minutes approved.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Morrison.  All in favor; meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board