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May
19, 2008
Planning Board Minutes
Oswego Town Hall |
Chair:
Jeffrey Boyer
Town Board Members: Francis Dellamano,
Lee Phillips, Barry Pritchard, Judy Sabin-Watson
Attorney To The Board: Stephen Greene, Jr. |
Call
to Order:
The meeting of the Oswego Town Planning Board was called to
order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Jeffrey Boyer, at which time
he introduced the new board secretary, Joyce Molinari.
Attendance:
Those in attendance were:
Jeffrey
Boyer
Francis Dellamano
Lee Phillips
Barry Pritchard
Judy Sabin-Watson
Stephen C. Greene, Jr.
Victoria Mullen
Kevin Caraccioli
Joyce Molinari |
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Attorney to the board
Town Supervisor
Zoning Board Attorney
Secretary |
Approval
of April 21, 2008, Meeting Minutes:
There were two additions to the minutes concerning the subdivision
of land on Bunker Hill Road by Gary Royce and Tim Reylea.
1. Jeff Boyer stated that there were no proposed roads.
2. Stephen Greene stated that a perk test was needed.
Judy Watson made a motion to accept the April 21, 2008, minutes,
with the corrections. Barry Pritchard seconded. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Old Business:
The United Development Group, continuing the review of the
Supplemental Material for the SEQR, a site plan review for a
proposed facility on Johnson Road, was represented by Jeffrey
Smetana. Jeff Boyer reported that the Subcommittee, Barry and
he, met with United Group, Stephen Greene, Kevin Caraccioli,
and Barton and Loguidice on May 8th. There were three items
remaining, which Barton and Loguidice recognized were deficient
for input to the SEQR at that time. The three areas that were
discussed at that meeting were: threatened and endangered species,
traffic report, and storm water management.
Jeffrey Smetana presented a revised site plan,
which has been simplified, with less disturbance to the area,
consolidation of the storm water management location, which
reduces erosion and decreases the overall amount of disturbance.
In order to accomplish this, the changes to the site plan included
bringing buildings closer together, consolidating parking areas,
limiting the storm water ponds to two, making a smaller retaining
wall, and changing the road to a boulevard type in order to
conform to the fire department’s request for two separate
lanes in an out of the site. Also, a lighted pedestrian path
has been added leading to a bus stop shelter on Mollison Street.
Next, he spoke of the traffic issue.
The United Development Group brought in the traffic consultant
firm, Creighton Manning Engineering, to analyze data and observe
how and when the parking lots fill up, and how parking passes
could help alleviate problems in certain areas.
The third item he addressed was the wildlife issue.
The United Development Group had some very good consultants
come in to do some fieldwork and analysis. Their conclusion
was that the area did not represent any potential habitat problems.
Discussion and Questions:
Jeff Boyer noted that what he got from the study was that traffic
was more evenly spread out throughout the day, rather than peaked
in the morning and afternoon. Also, he mentioned that the filling
of the prime lots would encourage alternate modes of transportation
to the campus, such as using the bus, rather than driving to
the locations.
Francis Dellamano asked how many feet it was from the most distant
building to the bus stop. Mr. Smetana answered that it was about
1000 – 1200 feet.
Lee Phillips asked about the type of pavement the walkway to
the bus stop would have. Mr. Smetana answered that it would
be some kind of hard surface – asphalt, 5-6 feet wide
and lighted all along the way.
Francis Dellamano questioned the reason for the double lanes
in and out of the site. Greg Herrmann explained that it was
necessary for fire safety reasons, getting fire trucks in and
out – each lane 12 feet wide.
Judy Sabin-Watson asked if this entrance was comparable to the
main entrance to the college, which is divided, with a green
space between. It was noted that the college entrance has two
lanes on each side.
Jeff Boyer shared a letter from Barton and Loguidice in which
they state that they feel the materials and information provided
by United represent sufficient information and data for the
Planning Board to complete a comprehensive and complete analysis
of the potential impacts and be in a position to issue a determination
of significance.
Jeff mentioned that there is still an issue with sewage that
needs to be addressed, but proposed that, based upon review
of the material, that the Planning Board is in a position to
move the information forward to the County for their review.
The issue with the sewage is that the City, right now, has a
moratorium on accepting any waste other than from single family
units entering the west side treatment plant. He further noted
that Oswego Town is working through the issue, but the Planning
Board can make a decision, contingent upon a final disposition
on how we are going to handle the waste.
Francis Dellamano made the motion that the application appears
complete, however, before making a decision on the site plan,
we should refer it to the County under General Municipal Law
Section 239, for their review and comment, to come back to the
Planning Board within 30 days so the Board can vote. It was
seconded by Lee Phillips. The roll was called. All ayes. Motion
passed.
Kevin Caraccioli asked the representatives from Barton and Loguidice
if there is a completed Part Two. They stated that they have
a draft of one that was completed in December 2007, which could
be updated if we so wanted, as there is more information now
than was available at that time. Kevin went on to advise that
it would be important to have that updated information included
in the packet, which would be submitted to the County and, under
Section 239 NN, the City of Oswego should also be notified of
this project as it is within 500 feet of the municipal boundary.
Discussion continued on whether packets should also be sent
to DEC, DOT, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, etc.
Jeff Boyer summarized that all that is needed is an updated
Part Three and the 239 Submittal Package can be transmitted
to Oswego County and the City of Oswego. He also handed out
the information on the Endangered Species, Storm Water Management
Response, and the Traffic Impact Evaluation so that Board Members
can review them over the next month for discussion at the June
meeting.
New Business:
None
Public Comment:
Sam Zappala stated that he is the owner of the Oswego Growers
and Shippers property, which is an R4, with a special permit.
It has been out of operation since last March and he wants to
turn it into commercial warehousing, so he wants to go through
the process of having it evaluated and approved. The activity
would remain the same: commercial trucks going in and out, general
business hours of operation, to be used for storing commercial
furniture, nothing hazardous.
The consensus of the group was that the first step would be
to bring information, drawings, survey, map, pictures showing
measurements, etc.
Open Board Discussion:
Next meeting is set for June 16, 2008,
7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
Lee Phillips made the motion to adjourn. Judy Sabin-Watson
seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion passed at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Molinari
Secretary to the Planning Board |
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