Preliminary Draft/Unapproved Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTT PLANNING BOARD HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 215 SOUTH WORK ST., FALCONER, NY ON OCTOBER 9, 2002 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Acting Chairman Gary Swanson, Bob Pickett,
Dave Carlberg, Mike Mogenhan,
and Attorney William
Wright.
ABSENT: Dan Evans, Becky Goodell, Ron Calanni and Code
Enforcement Officer Randy
Woodbury.
Acting Chairman Gary
Swanson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Secretary Pierce called the
roll.
Motion made by Dave Carlberg seconded by Bob Pickett to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2002 meeting.
Jerry
Erickson, PE, reviewed the revised plans for S. Richard Piazza for a carpet outlet at 878 Fairmount Ave., W.E., Jamestown, NY. Mr. Erickson told the Board they had removed parking spaces
on the east side of the property but still meet the required number of parking
spaces.
At the September 30, 2002 meeting of the
Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Piazza was granted a variance of 9 feet on the
northeast section but was not granted a variance for the 24 feet he requested on
the southeast section.
Attorney Wright asked Mr. Erickson about
the water run-off and the size of the pond area. Mr. Erickson stated that the shape of the pond is difference but
the area of the pond is the same. He
told the Board that the increase in the roof area of the larger building would
be off-set by the decrease in the amount of paved area for parking. He told the Board that the Town Engineer,
Rex Tolman had reviewed the storm water calculations.
The Board members continued with the site
plan checklist. They noted:
1) the water course
is detained by the Town of Ellicott
2) Mr. Erickson
stated that the calculations would not change significantly and the run off
from the pervious area is directed to the pond - the pond is larger than is
needed.
3) the fence is a
6 foot wood slab stockade – there needs to be a fence around the dumpster
4) there will be a ground and a wall sign
5) lighting will
be security lighting on the buildings- they will be on timers or motion sensors
6) the planting
schedule is on the plans
7) construction
will start as soon as the applicant gets approval and should be completed in 6 months
8) the variances
have been granted by the ZBA
9) they need to
get a NYS DOT permit for the curb cut
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Mr. Swanson asked if there were any
neighbors present with comments. There were no neighbors present for this
project.
Attorney Wright reviewed the EAF that was
approved on 1/09/02. The Board
determined that this modified plan would reduce the significance of the
criteria and have no long or short term effect.
Motion
made by Bob Pickett, seconded by Mike Mogenhan to adopt the environmental
findings that were previously made on the EAF dated 1/09/02.
Carried. Ayes-4 Noes-0 Absent-3
Motion
made by Bob Pickett, seconded by Mike Mogenhan to approve the site plan for S.
Richard Piazza for a carpet outlet at 878 Fairmount Ave., W.E., Jamestown, NY
with the following contingency:
1)
the addition of
a 6 foot chain link fence with white slabs (that matches the one on the Dairy
Queen property) be put around the dumpster
Carried. Ayes-4 Noes-0 Absent-3
Gary
Swanson signed and dated three sets of plans as acting chairman of the Planning
Board.
Mr.
Fred LoFaso reviewed plans for the Montana Mills Bread Co., Inc. at 944
Fairmount Ave., W.E., Jamestown, NY.
John
Schenne, PE for this project, told the Board that he had spoke to Mr. Tolman,
Town Engineer, concerning the drainage plans.
He stated that Mr. Tolman had reviewed the storm water calculations and
approved the plans.
Mr. Schenne explained the underground
infiltration system to the Board. He
stated it is oversized by 10% and that the system should greatly improve the
storm water run-off. The water now runs
to Wicks Avenue and they hope to obtain an easement from the neighbors to pipe
the run off from the infiltrators to Wicks Avenue. If they are unable to obtain the easement they will get a permit
from NYS DOT to drain into the Fairmount Avenue system. Mr. Schenne told the
Board that the storm water management analysis covered both options.
A lengthy discussion followed on the
drainage system and the storm water management plan.
Attorney Wright explained the variances
that had been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the September 30, 2002
meeting. They were granted a 17.5 foot
variance on the southwest corner, a 23 foot variance on the southeast corner
and a 28 foot variance on the northeast corner of the property.
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Ann
Holland, owner of the Owl’s Nest, had concerns about the drainage in the front
of the property. She stated they had
problems once the land had been excavated.
Mr. Lo Faso told the Hollands’ they have
addressed the drainage in their plans and it should improve.
Mike Mogenhan had concerns about the
grades along the back of the building. The applicant agreed to put in a catch
basin that will tie into the infiltrator boxes.
The Board continued with the site plan
checklist noting:
1) the storm water
management plan was approved by Rex Tolman
2) delivery trucks
will be smaller or short semi-trailers
3) there will be a
fence around the dumpster
4) the sewer is
existing
5) the utility distribution
is shown on the plans
6) lighting is
shown on plans
7) signs will
comply with the code or the applicant will apply for a variance
8) the plantings
need to be identified on the plans
9) the
construction will be completed within 120 days of the issuance of the permit
10) Mr. LoFaso
spoke to Mr. Shellhouse concerning the tap into the Wicks Avenue drainage
11) an aerial map
was provided
Brian Taylor currently uses and maintains
the back part of the property. If he
does not continue to maintain the property the applicant will do so.
Attorney Wright listed the items that the
Board would need for the approval of this site plan. He listed:
1) applicant must
provide stamped plans showing the infiltrator boxes
2) Attorney Wright
must verify approval of the drainage
plan with Mr. Tolman
3) a modification
must be made to the plans adding the catch basin in the northeast area that
will tie into the infiltrator boxes
4) the applicant
need to provide a copy of the easement with the Hollands or the permit from NYS
DOT to the Town of Ellicott
5) the plantings
need to be identified on the plans
Attorney Wright stated he was not comfortable with alternative
drainage plans. Mr. LoFaso asked if the Board could give conditional approval
for the site plan. Gary Swanson asked
if the Board could approve with either drainage plan and have the Town Engineer
approve the storm water management plan. The Board could designate Rex Tolman
and Gary Swanson to approve the contingencies when the plans are
provided to the Town and when the applicant decides which drainage plan will be
used.
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The Board reviewed the EAF. Attorney Wright stated this project does not
exceed any Type I threshold in 6NYCRR Part 617.4 and will not receive any
coordinated review. The Board noted in Part IIC of the EAF that a complex storm
water management plan is proposed and that should improve the drainage for this
site.
Motion
made by Bob Pickett, seconded by Mike Mogenhan making the determination this
proposed project will not result in any significant environmental impacts and
have Gary Swanson sign the EAF on behalf of the Planning Board.
Carried. Ayes-4 Noes-0 Absent-3
Motion
made by Mike Mogenhan, seconded by Dave Carlberg to approve the site plan for
Montana Mills Bread Co. at 944 Fairmount Ave., W.E., Jamestown, NY with the
following contingencies:
1)
The final
approval of the storm water management plan by the Town Engineer that would
either direct the storm water across the neighboring property by obtaining an
easement or by obtaining a permit from NYS DOT to direct the storm water to
Fairmount Avenue.
2)
The receipt of
three copies of signed and stamped amended plans showing the catch basin in the
northeast corner tying into the infiltration boxes and the identification of
the plantings.
3)
Designation of
Gary Swanson to review the revised plans and the storm water management plans
on behalf of the Planning Board.
Carried. Ayes-4 Noes-0 Absent-3
Motion
made by Dave Carlberg, seconded by Bob Pickett to adjourn the meeting at 8:52
P.M.
Carried. Ayes-4 Noes-0 Absent-3
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Valerie
Pierce, Secretary