TOWN OF MACEDON

PLANNING BOARD

January 13, 2014

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

Chairman Allen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS:

PB-13-13 – Four Points Land Development – Wayneport Road & Carlson Lane (Capital Hill Subdivision) – Totally Planned Development (TPD) Site Plan – Preliminary – Bob Cantwell of BME Associates was present on behalf of the applicant. Rezoning of this property to TPD was reviewed by the County Planning Board on 09-25-13 and approved by the Town Board on 10-24-13. SEQR (negative declaration) was completed at the time of rezoning. The overall project is 46.4 acres, including 24 single-family homes, 72 townhomes with a community clubhouse, 90-bed assisted living residence and 25,000± sq. ft. one-story office building. Access will be from Wayneport Road via Carlson Lane and a town-dedicated road. The town-dedicated portion will have a median and terminate in a planted cul de sac island, which will increase the aesthetic value and provide a separation of the various uses. The single-family homes will be served by another town-dedicated road; however, the townhomes and assisted living facility will be served by a privately owned and maintained road. The lots for the single-family homes will meet the following minimums: Lot size of 22,000 sq. ft., 90 ft. frontage, 30 ft. front setback, 15 ft. side setbacks and 20 ft. rear setback. The townhomes will be built in blocks of three (3) units, each unit approximately 1,300 sq. ft. with two (2) bedrooms & a 2-car garage. A homeowners’ association (HOA) will be created to oversee road maintenance, snow removal and lawn maintenance. The clubhouse will have a pool which will be available to residents of the community. The applicant will be requesting a waiver from the Town Board for the townhomes and clubhouse regarding Macedon’s requirement for lots to have frontage on a town-dedicated road. Details of the assisted living facility and office building will be defined at the time of final approval for those phases of the development. Proposed build-out will be: Phase 1 – Single-family residences, Phase 2 – Townhomes, Phase 3 – Assisted living, Phase 4 – Office building. Phasing could be modified, depending on demand.

Regarding utilities, public sewer is available south of Route 31 with a current easement. Water is available on Carlson Lane. Preliminary comments have been received from Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority. Three (3) storm water management facilities have been delineated on the plans.

Board members had previously questioned the proposed 30 ft. front setback and adequate driveway space for the single-family homes. Mr. Cantwell explained that all homes would have a two-car garage, and the 30 ft. setback would yield a 47 ft. (approx.) driveway, allowing two cars to be stacked. The shorter front setback would require less grading and fill and allow deeper back yards.

Board members had concerns about more consistent lot sizes for the single-family homes, desire for lots wider than 90 ft., and the impact of a storm water pond involving Lots 20, 21 & 22. Board asked to see the pond moved back as far as possible without infringing upon the delineated wetlands.

A possible builder of the single-family homes was present to address the Board. He stated he has developed similar projects in the past and anticipates two-story colonial homes (2,200 to 3,000 sq. ft.) selling in the $250,000 to $350,000 range. He felt potential buyers would have a positive reaction to the three lots with the storm water pond. He also felt the 30 ft. front setback requirement and 90 ft. lot width would not be a problem.

Regarding Phase 1, the Board would like to see a typical lot lay-out for the single-family homes (right & left), including a post light & tree. It was also noted that as part of the first phase, the lots for the assisted living and office buildings would be graded & seeded, and the storm water pond near the assisted living facility would be installed.

Mr. Cantwell indicated the applicant would like preliminary approval for the overall project. A motion was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Morrison, to grant preliminary approval for Four Points Land Development, Capitol Hill Subdivision, subject to the following: (1) Redesign of storm water management pond behind Lots 20-21-22, (2) Provide typical lot layout for the single-family homes (right & left) with tree & post light, and (3) Design residential driveways to be double width (20 ft.). All in favor; motion carried.

The Town Engineer will provide his comments to Mr. Cantwell in the near future. Wayne County Planning Board referral will be made for the 01-29-14 meeting. Planning Board Public Hearing for final approval of Phase 1 will be 02-10-14.

OTHER BUSINESS:

PB-08-12 – TJJK Properties, LLC (Maxwell) – 997 Route 31 – One-lot realty subdivision & campground site plan – This application received subdivision approval and Phase 1 site plan approval on 09-10-12. However, the subdivision map was not filed with the County within the necessary time limit. Town Engineer Scott Allen requested that the Board reaffirm the approvals granted so that the necessary maps may be signed and filed with the County Clerk. A motion was made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Mert Bartels, to reaffirm the one-lot subdivision and preliminary & final site plan approval for Twilight on the Erie, Phase 1, per Application PB-08-12, as originally granted on 09-10-12. All in favor; motion carried.

MINUTES:

A motion to approve the 12-09-13 minutes was made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Suzanne Airy. All in favor; minutes approved.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Mert Bartels. All in favor; meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board