MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTT PLANNING BOARD HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 215 SOUTH WORK STREET, FALCONER, NY ON APRIL 10, 2002 AT 8:00 P.M.

 

Present:  Dan Evans, Gary Swanson, Becky Goodell, Mike Mogenhan, Attorney William Wright, Code

                 Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury

 

Absent:  Bob Pickett, Ron Calanni and Dave Carlberg

 

Chairman Evans called the meeting to order at 8:09 P.M.

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson, seconded by Mike Mogenhan to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2002 meeting.

 

Carried.            Ayes-4                Noes-0              Absent-3

 

Attorney Wright told the Board that Gene Aversa had asked his subdivision be withdrawn from the agenda for this meeting.

 

Mr. Tom Shelters and Mr. Don Sennett, PE from Abate Engineers, presented plans for the self storage business on South Work Street Ext., Falconer, NY. They reviewed the plans with the Planning Board.

 

Discussion followed on:

 

1)      Drainage – these plans show above ground drainage – Board could waive criteria for underground drainage.

2)      Lighting -  Attorney Wright asked Mr. Sennett if the lighting complied with Section 121-14C of the

                  code.  Mr. Sennett explained that the exterior lights were for security and that they would be

                  directed down.

3)      Fencing around drainage pond - Gary Swanson asked about the security around the pond.   Mr.

                  Woodbury explained that a fence was required around the pond and he would suggest a 4 foot chain

                  link fence with a gate for maintenance purposes. 

4)      Driveway entrance - Chairman Evans asked about the road and if they needed any permits from the   County.  Mr. Woodbury stated that Mr. Erickson had spoken to the County and they have a permit for the driveway.

5)      Surface of driveway and parking - The Board members and applicant discussed the parking and driveway that according to code has to be bituminous surfaced.  The driveway and parking are gravel at the present time.  Mr. Sennett asked if the applicant could use some other material for paving such as compacted millings. Gary Swanson suggested oil and chip. The materials would have to be approved by the Highway Superintendent.

6)      Future expansion – Chairman Evans asked Mr. Shelters about his plans for future expansion because the site plan approval would be for one year.  Mr. Woodbury suggested that the Board might want to extend the time of completion of the site plan but require he pave before he was allowed to build any  future buildings.

7)      Outdoor storage – Mr. Shelters would like to offer outdoor storage but Mr. Sennett said the plans would have to be revised since there was no available space. Mr. Woodbury reminded the applicant that all vehicles would have to be licensed and registered to be stored outside on his property.

8)      New utility services – Mr. Shelters stated there would be no water or sewer service –he would not be putting in an office. There will be no outdoor electric.

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10)    Building elevations and construction – Mr. Shelters will provide the Town with a brochure with the

                    information  - the buildings will be white and blue with pitched roofs on poured concrete.

11)    Buffers – Becky Goodell asked about buffers and Mr. Sennett said there would be buffers along the   

                    swale.

12)    Projected construction schedule – Mr. Shelters would like to start as soon as site plan has been 

                    approved and start the second building before summers end.

 

Mr. Tom Becker, 2557 South Work Street Ext., Falconer, NY had concerns about the privacy fence.  Mr. Sennett told Mr. Becker and the Board members that they had moved the fence to the top of the hill toward the pond to screen it from the neighbors. Mr. Shelters said he would maintain the area around the fence. Dan Evans asked about the gate and lock and the distance from the road.  Mr. Woodbury explained the Police and Fire Departments would have to approve the gate.

 

Attorney Wright told the Board that he wanted them to be aware of three issue

 

1)      the applicant stated the parking and driveway would be gravel and not bituminous surfaced so the

                  Board would be waiving the criteria for the parking surface

2)      the Board can waive the one year criteria for the site plan completion and extend the time  

3)      changes in the code require underground drainage and the Board would be waiving the criteria for underground drainage

 

Chairman Evans listed the contingencies that the applicant would have to agree to for the approval of this project:

4)      The plans will have to be revised and provided to the Code Enforcement Officer for the 4 foot chain

                   link fence with a locked gate.

5)      The applicant will contact the fire and police departments concerning the regulations for the locked

                  gate and the driveway.

6)      Applicant will submit to the Code Enforcement Officer the building elevations and plans for the

                  lighting on the buildings.

7)      Drainage plan is subject to the approval of Highway Superintendent Shellhouse. Planning Board will waive the underground drainage requirement.

8)      The Planning Board will extend the time requirement for paving and Mr. Shelters will be required to pave before the future buildings are built. Mr. Shellhouse could approve the material that he wanted to use and he should state which material when he comes back with plans for the future buildings.

9)      The Planning Board will extend the date for completion of the site plan to 12/31/03.

 

Attorney Wright reminded Mr. Shelters that if he comes back to the Planning Board for the future buildings he would be subject to any new regulations that would be in the code at that time. This project is subject to SEQRA review.

 

Attorney Wright stated that this action does not exceed any Type I threshold in 6 NYCRR Part 617.4 and will no receive coordinated review.  The Board members reviewed the SEQRA noting:

 

1)      the storm water management plan and calculations have been submitted according to the Town

                  regulations.

 

 

 

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2)      this parcel is zoned Industrial

3)      the land has already been cleared

4)      plan submitted are for the entire site

 

Attorney Wright stated that this project will not impact the environmental characteristics to cause the establishment of a critical environmental area.

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson, seconded by Becky Goodell to authorize Chairman Evans to sign the EAF on behalf of the Planning Board and indicate that the Board determined this project will not result in any adverse environmental impacts.

 

Carried.             Ayes-4                        Noes-0                      Absent-3

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson, seconded by Mike Mogenhan to approve the site plan for Tom Shelters for the self storage buildings on his property on South Work Street Ext., Falconer, NY with all the contingencies listed above.

 

Carried.               Ayes-4                       Noes-0                      Absent-3

 

Site Plans were stamped conditional.

 

Mr. Woodbury informed the Board that SBA Properties have withdrawn their application for the cell tower on Howard Ave., WE, Jamestown, NY.

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson, seconded by Mike Mogenhan to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M.

 

Carried.             Ayes-4                         Noes-0                   Absent-3

 

 

 

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Valerie Pierce, Secretary