TOWN OF MACEDON

PLANNING BOARD

August 12, 2013

 

 

PRESENT:  Chairman Doug Allen and members Suzanne Airy, Mert Bartels, Tom Morrison, Kevin Rooney and Greg Whitney.  Also present were Town Engineer Scott Allen and Board Clerk Susan Bush.  Absent were Mark McEwen and Town Councilman David McEwen.

 

Chairman Allen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  A motion to waive reading the Legal Notice was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Greg Whitney.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

PB-10-13 – Baker – Wilson Road – One-lot realty subdivision – A motion to open the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Greg Whitney.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.  There was no one present to speak for or against this application.  A motion to close the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Greg Whitney.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.

 

PB-11-13 – Canal Properties I, LLC – 280 Route 31 – One-lot realty subdivision & change of use – A motion to open the public hearing was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Greg Whitney.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.  Devin DalPos of Canal Properties I, was present to address the Board regarding this proposal.  There was no one else to speak for or against the application.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Greg Whitney, to close the public hearing.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

PB-11-13 – Canal Properties I, LLC – 280 Route 31 – One-lot realty subdivision (preliminary & final) & change of use – Devin DalPos of Canal Properties I, LLC presented their proposal to the Board.  Canal Properties has purchased the old “Spinner’s” roller skating rink on Route 31, and they are seeking approval for a one-lot realty subdivision with a change of use for the building from recreation (skating rink) to retail/mercantile (Tractor Supply).  Subdivision of the parcel into two lots is proposed along the line of the existing entrance road.  Lot 1 would be 2.911 acres with the existing building, and Lot 2 would be 2.424 acres of vacant land.  Improvements to Lot 1 and the building would be:  Upgraded sprinkler system; new HVAC; fenced outdoor display area; new entrance canopy; repainted exterior (3 sides); new bathrooms; new loading area; parking lot repaved & striped; landscaping improved/trimmed.  Current parking area is more than adequate for proposed use, and the existing pylon sign will be retained.  The building will have an inside “outdoor” display area, which will supplement and reduce the size of the outside display areas.  An interior wall will be constructed along the east end of the building to facilitate movement of goods from the receiving area to the “outdoor” display area.  Mr. DalPos explained that his company would be responsible for the HVAC and sprinkler upgrades, and all other changes and/or improvements would be the responsibility of Tractor Supply.  Board members had the following suggestions:  Add returns on the roof/sign façade; move sign façade back to meet side of main building; ornamental fence for outside display area; delineate storage areas on site map; change to full access turn from Route 31 for entrance driveway (currently right in/right out); cross access easements to driveway for both Lots 1 & 2.

 

A motion for negative SEQR declaration was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Kevin Rooney.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels, to grant one-lot preliminary/final subdivision approval and change of use for 280 Route 31 subject to the following conditions:  (1) Fire Marshal approval; (2) Existing landscaping to be appropriately trimmed & pruned, not to be removed; (3) Parking lot to be topped & striped; (4) Black ornamental fencing (8 ft.) for outdoor display area; (5) Appropriately sized returns on the gable front façade; (6) Move gable front back 10 ft. to meet main building; (7) Board support for full access modification of the entrance from Route 31.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

PB-10-13 – Baker – Wilson Road – One-lot realty subdivision – Preliminary & final – Fred Shelley of Shelley Associates was present on behalf of the applicant.  This proposal would convey a 30 ft. strip of land between two parcels owned by family members to accommodate an existing swimming pool.  A motion for negative SEQR declaration was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Greg Whitney.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.  A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Greg Whitney, to grant preliminary/final one-lot realty subdivision as presented.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.

 

TOWN BOARD REFERRAL:

 

RZ-01-13 – Four Points Land Development, LLC – Wayneport Road & Carlson Lane – Rezoning (R-22 & GC to TPD) – Robert Cantwell from BME Associates spoke on behalf of the applicants.  This project includes a 5+ acre parcel along Carlson Lane (GC) and 41.2 acre parcel on Wayneport Road (R-22).  In March, 2013, an informal presentation was made to the Planning Board for residential development of this property.  Since that time, the applicant has had a market study done which identified uses appropriate for the Macedon market and are reflected in their proposal.  A TPD rezoning would be the best option to pursue, allowing flexibility for multiple and/or mixed uses and complementary uses such as residential, assisted living and possibly offices.  TPD zoning would also mean planning the entire project at one time instead of piecemeal.  As a result of the market study, the owners are proposing 21 single-family homes on a town-dedicated cul-de-sac (behind the existing homes on Wayneport Road).  The cul-de-sac would meet Wayneport Road where there is an existing private driveway.  Two residences currently share this driveway through easements and will continue to do so.  On the north side of the property, 72 ranch-style townhomes, aimed at the 55+ age group, are proposed.  This portion would include a clubhouse and pool.  It has not been determined if the townhomes would be leased or individually owned.  The third component would be a three-story assisted living residence in the northern portion of the parcel.  There is potential for the Carlson Lane/Wayneport Road section to be used for medical offices.

 

Detailed engineering for the development has not been done.  However, the owners have had a surey done to determine any property encroachments and have met with the Army Corps to have any wetlands delineated.  The 21 single-family homes would be the first section to be developed and would include a 50 ft. undisturbed strip behind the existing homes on Wayneport Road.

 

The Town Board is the lead agency for the rezoning action, and will handle the public hearing (September 12th) and SEQR determination.

 

A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Morrison, to give a positive referral to the Town Board for this proposal.  All in favor (McEwen absent); motion carried.

 

MINUTES:

 

A motion to approve the 07-29-13 minutes was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Suzanne Airy.  All in favor (McEwen absent); minutes approved.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels.  All in favor (McEwen absent); meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board