PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MINUTES: OCTOBER 13, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Greco, Starzynski, Sturniolo, Worrall
MEMBERS ABSENT: Czesak, Duchscherer
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilman Roesch, Robert Westfall, Assistant Municipal Engineer and Those Listed Herein.
Chairman Sturniolo opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES: Planning Board Meeting September 14, 2009
It was moved by Starzynski Worrall to APPROVE the minutes as
submitted.
Roll Call: Ayes Starzynski, Worrall, Greco, Sturniolo
Noes None
Carried
VOUCHER: It was moved by Worrall Starzynski to APPROVE the following
voucher for payment:
Arlene Ehde, Recording Secretary - $104.40
Roll Call: Ayes Worrall, Starzynski, Greco, Sturniolo
Noes None
Carried
1. FROM: Town Engineer
RE: GRAND PARK VUE SUBDIVISION SECTIONS VI, VII, VIII
REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT
Michael Metzger, P.E., Metzger Civil Engineering, PLLC, appeared with a revised Preliminary Plat for Sections VI, VII, and VIII of Grand Park Vue Subdivision. He stated that they have made some changes to the plan since the August meeting. Initially, they were requesting Preliminary Plat Approval for Section VI with a tie in to Havenwood Ln. They are now requesting Preliminary Plat Approval for the balance of the project. They will come back at a later date for Section VI.
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This plan is very similar to that shown on the onset of Section V back in 2005.
This is a 33.3 acre parcel with 53 lots total at full build out in a R-1D zoning. Most lots are 80, with some at 90 and 100. Corner lots are all at least 100.
In working with their wetland consultant, they feel that the wetlands to the north near Havenwood Ln. can me mitigated on site. They are working on permits to do this. The mitigation will go near the existing wetland.
The storm water detention pond has been moved closer to the outlet near Havenwood Ln.
Since the August meeting, topographic information is now with engineering.
Section V brought storm water in a pipe, running it along the road. They will continue and pipe it to the manhole near lot #81.
Mr. Westfall asked if one of the northern lots could be dropped, reworking the rest of the lots and making lot #81 larger because of a significant storm pipe easement. Another option would be to keep the same number of lots, but taking 2 3 from the larger lots, making lot #81 possibly 100.
Mr. Metzger stated that he would discuss this with Mr. Stickl.
Mr. Westfall stated that because the Town takes ownership of the outfall of the pond, the bike path cannot handle the piece of equipment they use. The bike path would have to be reinforced to make it capable of being driven on. Somehow they have to create a way for access.
Mr. Metzger stated that the pond, which will stay wet, could be moved up to the north. It will start out smaller for Section VI and will ultimately be expanded. The pond, which is shown at approximately 100x700, is probably bigger than needed. Mr. Metzger was asked if he could enhance the contour of the pond making it look more natural.
Another suggestion was to make another access point to the bike path near the cul-de-sac, at the south end of the project.
It was moved by Starzynski Greco to recommend that Preliminary Plat Approval be GRANTED based on the maximum lot count shown on the plot plan with the understanding that engineering will review and
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determine drainage, easements and necessary site requirements from an engineering point of view.
Roll Call: Ayes Starzynski, Greco, Sturniolo, Worrall
Noes None
Carried
2. FROM: Town Engineer
RE:
WHITEHAVEN FARMS/PART OF RIVER OAKS/PROPOSED PDD
CONCEPT PLAN R-2 LANDS WEST OF GOLF VILLAS
WHITEHAVEN RD.
Removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
3. FROM: Town Board
RE:
EAST RIVER LANDINGS
EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Michael Metzger, P.E., Metzger Civil Engineering, PLLC, appeared
requesting an Exception to the Subdivision Regulations to merge two parcels on East River Rd.
He explained that the plat presented at the September meeting was approved as presented. They are asking that a small portion be split
from the river front property and be added to lot #2.
It was moved by Greco Starzynski to recommend that an Exception to
the Subdivision Regulations be GRANTED to merge a small portion of lot #1 to lot #2, as shown on the map dated September 18, 2009.
Roll Call: Ayes Greco, Starzynski, Sturniolo, Worrall
Noes None
Carried
4. FROM: Town Board
RE: WALGREENS PHARMACY 2320 GRAND ISLAND BLVD.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN
EXCESS
OF 10,000 SQUARE FEET
Sean Hopkins, Esq., Hopkins & Sorgi PLLC, appeared requesting a Special Use Permit for Walgreens Pharmacy, for a building in excess of 10,000 sq. ft.
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Mr. Hopkins explained that in reviewing his records, he discovered that a
Special Use Permit was required.
When Benderson purchased the Auto Fix property, there were two different zonings. The pharmacy was built under the old zoning.
It was moved by Greco Starzynski to recommend APPROVAL of the
Special Use Permit for Walgreens Pharmacy, 2320 Grand Island Blvd., for a building over 10,000 sq. ft.
Roll Call: Ayes Greco, Starzynski, Sturniolo, Worrall
Noes None
Carried
1. FROM: Town Board
RE: MINUTES August 17, September 8, 2009
Received and filed.
2. FROM: Board of Architectural Review
RE: MINUTES August 18, 2009
Received and filed.
3. FROM: Zoning Board of Appeals
RE: MINUTES August 6, 2009
Received and filed.
1. FROM: Erie County Department of Environment and Planning
RE:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SEMINAR
Received and filed.
Mr. Worrall commented that on the American Planning Association web
site, www.planning.org there are free seminars if anyone is interested.
Secretary will obtain the requirements for training from the Town Clerk.
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None
1.
PLANNING BOARD VACANCY
Councilman Roesch stated that an ad will be in Fridays paper for a new Planning Board member.
2. 485B PROGRAM
Councilman Roesch reported on the 485B program, which allows towns and counties
to give a reduction in taxes for ten years.
There have been monthly meetings with Town and school officials regarding this
program. They meet on a Tuesday at 7:30 A.M. Mr. Starzynski will attend these
meetings.
3.
ISLAND WIDE COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Roesch spoke regarding the Cable Communications Advisory Board
and a meeting to be held on October 22nd at which time an overview will be given of
the communications network on Grand Island. It is important to know what we have
and where we want to be in twenty years.
4.
ISLE CHEM SEWER SYSTEM
Councilman Roesch reported on the possibility of the Dunlop building connecting
with the Isle Chem sewer system.
It was moved by Starzynski Worrall to ADJOURN at 8:15 P.M.
Roll Call: Ayes Starzynski, Worrall, Greco, Sturniolo
Noes None
Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Audrey Czesak, Secretary
Minutes prepared by Arlene Ehde, Recording Secretary