MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTT PLANNING BOARD HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 215 SOUTH WORK ST., FALCONER, NY ON APRIL 21, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  Chairman Dan Evans, Becky Holmstrom, Michael Mogenhan, Phyllis Belin, Attorney William Wright and Code Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury.                          

 

ABSENT:   David Carlberg, Ronald Calanni, Gary Swanson.

 

Chairman Dan Evans called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

 

Motion made by Michael Mogenhan, seconded by Phyllis Belin to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2004 meeting.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-4                        Noes-0                   Absent-3

 

No representative for Kingsview Enterprises, Inc. appeared at the meeting re the construction of an asphalt processing plant on the corner of S. Dow St. & Allen St. Ext.  Attorney Wright reported that the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation has still not received an application from Kingsview officials in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Mr. Wright noted that the project couldn’t proceed until the SEQRA process has been completed.  Tabled until the May 12, 2004 meeting.

 

No representative for Adams Lumber, Inc. appeared at the meeting re the removal of timber on property located in West Ellicott east of Orchard Rd.   Code Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury recommended that the company submit a formal application for site plan review.

 

Motion by Becky Holmstrom, seconded by Mike Mogenhan directing Adams Lumber Inc. to submit an application for site plan review.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-4                   Noes-0                      Absent-3

 

The Board discussed a proposal by Eileen Corbel to construct a ministry/shelter in the Town of Ellicott.  Ms. Corbel is looking into two possible areas of the Town in which to locate the facility. However, to date, she has not purchased any property.  Mr. Woodbury explained that Ms. Corbel would probably need to obtain a special use permit from the Ellicott Zoning Board before she could proceed.  Ms. Corbel will keep Mr. Woodbury informed re her plans.

 

Attorney Neil Robinson, representing the Herman Kent American Legion, 777 Jackson Ave. WE presented a sketch plan to develop a picnic/recreation area behind their facility.  Mr. Robinson

outlined the proposal in detail.  Chairman Evans asked if the plans included the construction of a driveway onto Allegheny Ave.  Legion officials assured him that there are no plans for constructing

 

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a driveway.  Code Enforcement Officer Woodbury stated that the area is zoned ‘neighborhood business’.  Legion officials noted that the proposed development would include horseshoe pits.  The Board expressed its concerns about the horseshoes being played after dark in a residential area.  Legion officials stated that horseshoes would not be allowed after dark.  The Board members asked a number of questions re the plan.  Attorney Wright addressed the proposal.  He expressed his concerns about possible drainage problems.  He asked also legion officials how the proposed development would be used.  In his opinion, the proposed development may be a matter for the Ellicott Zoning Board of Appeals.  Attorney Wright & Attorney Robinson will meet to discuss how the proposal should be addressed.  Tabled until the May 12, 2004 meeting.

 

A representative from the Falconer Rod & Gun Club presented a sketch plan to remove timber from a section of their property.  He distributed a packet & explained the proposal in detail.  The Board reviewed the packet & discussed the proposal.  Chairman Evans asked when the timber removal would begin.  The applicant stated that they intend to begin in June 2004.  Attorney Wright explained that because the applicant has only submitted a sketch plan, the Board could make no decision at this time.  He advised the applicant to submit an application for site plan review.  Code Enforcement Officer Woodbury stated that the packet submitted by the applicant is sufficient in regards to complying with the mandatory 28-point checklist required with the submission of any site plan review application.  Therefore, the applicant only needs to complete the site plan review application.  Tabled until the May 12, 2004 meeting.

 

Motion by Becky Holmstrom, seconded by Phyllis Belin that materials submitted by Falconer Rod & Gun Club are sufficiently in compliance with the 28-point checklist required with the submission of a site plan review application.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-4                   Noes-0                      Absent-3

 

Ms. Cynthia Orr, asked for permission to operate a food concession trailer on property located at 1855 New York Ave.  She explained that the concession trailer would only be operated in the summer & during lunchtime hours.  Ms. Orr also stated that the concession stand would be take-out only.  No picnic tables will be set up on the premises.  The Board discussed the implications of the proposal.  Chairman Evans expressed his concerns re possible traffic safety & parking issues.  The Board asked Ms. Orr to provide more information re the proposal (i.e. parking, exact location, access, hours of operation etc.).  Attorney Wright also asked Ms. Orr to provide a survey of the property.

 

Mr. Ron Adams, Adams Lumber Co., Inc., presented a sketch plan for the proposed removal of timber from his property located in West Ellicott east of Orchard Road.  He stated that he intends to access the property from the end of Orchard Rd.  Several residents of Orchard Rd. expressed 

 

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concerns re the proposal.  The neighbors are concerned that log trucks will damage Orchard Rd.  Mr. Adams assured them that the log truck would make a minimum amount of trips up and down the road.  The neighbors are also concerned about dirt and dust.  Mr. Moore, 391 Orchard Rd., pointed out that the area where Mr. Adams intends to access his property is extremely wet.  He is concerned that a log truck may get stuck.  Mr. Moore is also concerned about damage to his own property as a result of the logging operation.  Mr. Adams noted that he would look into the possibility of accessing the property from Howard Ave. instead of Orchard Rd.  Mr. David Peck, 419 Orchard Rd., stated that several of the trees marked for disposal are on Mr. Peck’s property.  Mr. Adams will look into the matter.  The neighbors are also concerned about hours of operation.  The Board discussed Mr. Adams’ proposal.  Upon recommendation of Attorney Wright the Board advised Mr. Adams to look into the neighbors’ concerns.  Tabled until the May 12, 2004 meeting.

 

Motion made by Mike Mogenhan, seconded by Phyllis Belin to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-4                   Noes-0                      Absent-3

 

 

 

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Michael Erlandson, Secretary