TOWN OF MACEDON

PLANNING BOARD

September 8, 2014

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

Vice Chairman Mert Bartels called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. A motion to waive reading the Legal Notice was made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Suzanne Airy. All in favor (Allen, McEwen & Rooney absent); motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING:

PB-03-14 – Auto Zone – Route 31 – One-lot subdivision & commercial site plan – A motion to open the public hearing was made by Greg Whitney, seconded by Suzanne Airy. All in favor (Allen, McEwen & Rooney absent); motion carried. Joe Ardieta of Vanguard Engineering was present on behalf of the applicant. There was no one else to speak for or against this application. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Greg Whitney, seconded by Tom Morrison. All in favor (Allen, McEwen & Rooney absent); motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

PB-03-14 – Auto Zone – Route 31 – One-lot subdivision & commercial site plan – Final – Joe Ardieta of Vanguard Engineering addressed the Board. Mr. Ardieta stated he had received the Town Engineer’s comments. The Board then reviewed the latest building elevations, as well as elevations for the new Penfield Auto Zone. After discussion, the Board agreed on the following points:

· Colors on the Penfield store were preferred for Macedon

· Building exterior to be split-face block

· Raised parapet on the entrance corner with more ornate trim (adaptation of Penfield)

· Canopy on entrance corner

· Applicant’s engineer to check line of sight from highest point south on Wayneport

Road for shielding of rooftop mechanicals

· Applicant to finalize agreement with adjacent property owner regarding sewer

When outstanding issues have been resolved, Mr. Ardieta will schedule their next appearance before the Board.

NEW BUSINESS:

PB-11-14 – Engebrecht – Wayneport Road – Two-lot realty subdivision & residential site plans – Log-in & sketch – Al LaRue of McMahon LaRue spoke on behalf of the applicant. This is a 1.6 acre parcel to be subdivided into two (2) lots of .8 acres each. Perc tests were good for both of the lots. Due to the topography of the lots, the proposed houses will be built below the grade of the road; however, the driveways will go in flat. Houses will have front load garages and walk-out basements. Required sight distances from the driveways to the top of the hill on Wayneport Road were questioned. The applicant’s engineer will contact the Wayne County Highway Supervisor to review this. It was noted there are existing driveways across the road from these two sites and a 4-way stop sign just over the crest of the hill on Wayneport which slows traffic. Applicant was asked to mark the driveway locations for the Wayne County Highway Department’s review. A motion was made by Greg Whitney, seconded by Suzanne Airy, to grant sketch plan approval pending sight distance review and verification with the Wayne County Highway Supervisor. All in favor (Allen, McEwen & Rooney absent); motion carried.

PB-12-14 – Domm – West Walworth Road – Residential site plan – Log-in & sketch – Applicant John Domm was present to address the Board. He is seeking site plan approval for a single-family residence on a 14.6 acre parcel. Mr. Domm purchased two adjoining lots and combined them, removed an old barn and replaced it with a new pole barn. The applicant would like to slightly raise the level of the house to allow for a walk-out basement and to have the septic lines under the basement floor. Fill from his own property will be used. Mr. Domm did point out one change to the submitted site plan. He has discovered an existing water service for the property and would like to utilize that instead of installing a new service. The Town Engineer directed Mr. Domm to contact the Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority to determine if the existing water service is usable and if any changes will need to be made. A motion to grant sketch plan approval was made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Suzanne Airy. All in favor (Allen, McEwen & Rooney absent); motion carried.

MINUTES:

The minutes from 08-11-14 could not be approved due to lack of appropriate quorum.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Tom Morrison, seconded by Greg Whitney. All in favor (Allen, McEwen & Rooney absent); meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board