Minutes of a regular meeting of the
Johnson City Planning Board held on
Present: William
Klish, Chairman
Pamela Hysell, Vice Chairperson
Joanne Drimak
Leonard Sas
Jeff
Jacobs, Village Attorney
Daria
Golazeski, Planning Director
Absent: Gerald
Putman
A brief work session was held at
Chairman Klish called the
meeting to order at
Chairman Klish noted the
emergency exits.
Minutes – A motion to accept the minutes of the
Privilege of the Floor – None
Communications – None
Contingencies – None
OLD BUSINESS
Site Plan Review - Edward Suer,
The application is for
site plan approval for the construction of a 60’ x 60’ metal building addition.
An area variance to reduce the minimum required rear yard setback was granted
by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Gary Whistle from
Whistle Design was present to represent the applicant.
Mr. Whistle briefly
reviewed the project for the board. He explained that a small part of the
existing building was built on NYS property. There is currently not enough
parking on site to meet the Village requirements. The tenant would like to
build an addition. They are negotiating with NYS to acquire 10 feet of state
land behind the property but this process can take 1 to 2 years.
Chairman Klish reviewed
the Department of Public Works comments regarding the revised site plan with
Mr. Whistle. Mr. Whistle agreed to add the detail requested in comment #1. In
regards to question #2, Mr. Whistle stated that this error has been corrected.
In regards to question #3, Mr. Whistle stated that the plans have changed and
since there is already a meter in the building and there is no reason to add
another water service and meter. In regards to question #4, a plumbing plan
will be provided to the DPW. In regards to question #5, the requested plan will
be provided.
Chairman Klish asked about
a time frame. Mr.Whistle stated that completion should be by July.
DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS
Code Enforcement: The structure and its use need to be in
accordance with NYS Building Codes and FEMA Flood Regulations. Stamped drawings
need to be submitted with your building permit application.
Fire Dept: Recommend approval.
Planning
Dept: Recommend approval. Set time frame for
paving and straighten out access issues with Village.
Police Dept: Recommend
approval.
Public Works &
Water: (These Public Works &
Water Dept. comments are regarding the revised site plan submitted in December
– see below for comments regarding the original site plan)
1. In drawing Note 5., a 12-inch oil separator is
mentioned. The location of this
proposed item is not on the site plan. A
detail of this structure must be submitted on a revised site plan.
2. In drawing Note 5., it is stated that the storm will
overflow to the existing storm drain. As
was noted on
3. The water manhole that the site plan indicates is a
storm manhole is where the water meter will be installed. A licensed plumber will be required to
purchase a water meter from the JC Water Department and installation must be
approved by the Department.
4. Will there be a water service in the proposed
addition? If so, a plumbing plan will be
required prior to issuance of the building permit.
(These Public Works & Water Dept. comments are regarding the original site plan that was submitted for the project.)
1.
The
storm water from the parking lot should not be allowed to flow directly into
the Finch
Hollow and Little Choconut Creeks. A storm water infiltration practice, as
outlined in Chapter 6 of the New York State Stormwater Management Design
Manual, should be designed and put into place.
2.
An
erosion and sediment control plan must be submitted for review and approval
prior to any
construction activities.
3.
The
existing building encroaches onto NYSDOT property. How will this be addressed?
4.
How
will the 0.35 foot proposed offset be addressed? Is a variance required?
5.
Roof
runoff of all the buildings must be connected to the requested storm system.
6.
The
existing asphalt in the area of parking space #3 encroaches onto NYSDOT
property. A
barrier should be placed to
eliminate future encroachments.
7.
In
accordance with § 270-9 Plumbing Plan to be Submitted, a plan of the entire
site’s water
system must be supplied to
the Water Department.
8.
In
accordance with § 270-41 Location and installation of Meters,
B. Setting near property line. In all
cases, irrespective of meter size, where the distance from the property line to
the front wall of the premises is greater than seventy-five (75) feet, the
Department may require that the meter be set at or near the property line. A
master meter should be installed in the water manhole at the end of
9.
There is no location for the dumpsters on the site plan and they are not
enclosed.
B. C.
PLANNING: No significant countywide or
inter-community impacts associated with the proposed project.
BMTS: No comments.
NYS DOT: No comments or concerns.
BC
HEALTH DEPT: No comments
A motion to approve the site plan for the
construction of a 60’ x 60’ metal building addition with a completion date of
Motion Carried Vote: Yes – 4
No – 0 Absent – 1 (Putman)
Site Plan Review – Dr.
Steve Holowinski,
The application is a site plan review for
a 20’ x 72’ addition to the existing veterinary hospital.
The applicant, Dr. Steve Holowinski, was
present.
Chairman Klish asked if the parking was
sufficient. Dr. Holowinski stated that he is the only vet at the office. There
will not be an increase in the number of patients.
Chairman Klish asked about the second
floor of the existing building. Dr. Holowinski stated that the second floor
houses his office, a break room and an employee rest room. The lab is currently
on the second floor and they want to move it to the first floor.
Mrs. Hysell asked about the hours of
operation. Dr. Holowinski stated that there would be no change in the hours.
Mrs. Hysell asked about concrete stops on
the parking spaces. Dr. Holowinski stated that he could have them put in.
Mrs. Hysell asked about snow removal. Dr.
Holowinski stated that it is currently moved to an empty space on his property.
This will not change.
Mrs. Hysell asked is there would be any
changes to the signage. Dr. Holowinski stated that there will be no changes to
his signage.
Chairman Klish read the
Department Head Comments.
DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS
Code
Enforcement: An asbestos survey needs to be done and
issued to this department. If approved, said property must be issued a building
permit before any work is to be done.
Fire
Dept.: Recommend
approval.
Planning Dept: Recommend
approval.
Police Dept: Recommend
approval.
Public
Works & Water: Need to verify that the addition will
not be placed over gas, water or sewer lines. The submitted site plan has the
existing building positioned differently on the lot than the
B.
C. Planning: Comments not yet received.
Mr. Sas asked if the x-ray room was
currently there or if it is an addition. Dr. Holowinski stated that it is
currently there and there are no changes to it.
Mr. Sas asked if there will
be changes in the use of hazardous materials, etc. in the lab. Dr. Holowinski
stated that there will be no changes.
A motion to approve the site plan for the
JC Veterinary Hospital,
Chairman Klish asked about a time frame.
Dr. Holowinski stated that they want to begin as soon as possible and hope to
be done in approximately four months.
Motion Carried
Vote: Yes – 3 No – 0 Abstain – 1 (Hysell) Absent – 1 (Putman)
Site Plan Review –
Kradro Realty Corp.,
The application is a site plan review for a 67 space parking
lot.
Rebecca Thayer with Keystone Associates was present on
behalf of the applicant.
Chairman Klish asked if the applicant had received a copy of
the Public Works comments. Ms. Thayer stated that they have received the
comments and have addressed them. They have not yet sent a response to the
Public Works Dept.
Attorney Jacobs advised the applicant and the board that
there are some open issues that may preclude the board from taking action
tonight. He suggested that the applicant might want to submit their comments to
the Dept. of Public Works and return to the board in January with a revised
site plan.
A motion to hold the application over to the next Planning
Board meeting was made by Mrs. Drimak and seconded by Mr. Sas. The motion
carried with all members present voting.
SEQR & Lead Agency Designation –
The application is for a Planned Unit Development consisting
of 21 four-residence buildings, a community center, roadways, curbs, sidewalks,
landscaping, utilities and a stormwater management pond.
Chris Stasney with Griffiths Engineering
was present on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. Stasney gave a brief overview of the
project.
Chairman Klish asked about the height of the buildings. Mr.
Stasney stated that they will be single story buildings.
Chairman Klish asked about the exterior
material on the buildings. Mr. Stasney stated that they will be vinyl siding.
Chairman Klish asked about the type of
roof on the buildings. Mr. Stasney stated that they will be pitched roofs.
Mrs. Hysell asked about the park area
shown on the plan. Mr. Stasney explained that it is an area for the residents
of the development to go for recreational activities.
Chairman Klish asked about fill being
brought in. Mr. Stasney stated that they do not have numbers yet on the amount
of fill.
Chairman Klish asked if the community
center will be available for use by the public. Mr. Stasney stated that no it
will be for residents of the development.
Mrs. Hysell asked if the road leading
into the development would be a private road. Mr. Stasney stated that the
developer is entertaining two options, one for the road to be a private road,
the other being the road being turned over to the Village. The road will be
designed using the Village’s criteria.
Mr. Sas asked about parking at the
individual buildings. Mr. Stasney stated that each residence has a dedicated
garage and driveway.
Mrs. Drimak asked about increases in
traffic. Mr. Stasney explained that based on their studies, there will be no
more than 10 additional vehicles during peak hours.
Mr. Sas about lighting. Mr. Stasney
stated that it would most likely be street lighting.
Chairman asked if the land has been
purchased yet. Mr. Stasney stated that the sale is contingent upon approval of
the project.
Chairman Klish asked about a time frame.
Mr. Stasney stated that they would like to start as soon as the approval is
granted. They are looking at a one-year time frame for construction.
Chairman Klish asked about buffers. Mr.
Stasney stated that they will be using landscaping buffers. They have pushed
the design as close to the cemetery as possible. Generally there is 40 feet
from the rear property lines of the residences on
Chairman Klish read the Department Head
Comments.
Code
Enforcement, Fire Dept., Police Dept., Public Works Dept. & Water
Dept.: N/A
Planning Dept: Unlisted
SEQR action. Planning Board should request Lead Agency.
Attorney Jacobs read the
following draft resolution:
A RESOLUTION INITIATING THE SEQR
PROCESS AND REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION BY JFF DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VACANT LAND ON 373 HARRY L. DRIVE IN THE VILLAGE OF JOHNSON CITY
AND ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY INTENT
WHEREAS,
the
Village of Johnson City Planning Board (“Planning Board”) has received an
application for the development of vacant land on 373 Harry L. Drive consisting
of site plan review for the construction of a Planned Unit Development
consisting of 21 four-residence buildings, a community center, roadways, curbs,
sidewalks, landscaping, utilities, a storm management pond and rezone to PUD
(hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) together with a part 1 Environmental
Assessment Forms (EAF); and
WHEREAS,
the Project is an “Action” to be reviewed under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations found
at 6 NYCRR Part 617 (hereinafter collectively referred to as SEQR); and
WHEREAS,
It appears from the application and supporting
documents and part 1 of the EAF that the Project is an Unlisted action under 6
NYCRR 617.4; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has the broadest governmental powers for
investigating the impact of the proposed action and the Planning Board has the
greatest capability for providing the most thorough environmental assessment of
the proposed action;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby
makes a preliminary determination that the Project is an unlisted action in
accordance with 6 NYCRR 617.4; and further
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby establishes
its desire to act as lead agency pursuant to SEQR for the environmental review
of said Project; and further
RESOLVED, that the Village Planning Department is hereby authorized
and empowered to circulate to all interested and involved agencies the
application with supporting documentation and EAF, with a letter setting forth
the Planning Board’s desire to serve a lead agency pursuant to SEQR for the
environmental review of the Project and soliciting of any comments by January
19, 2008 relevant to a determination of significance or objection to the
Planning Board serving as lead agency.
A motion to accept the foregoing
resolution as read by legal counsel declaring the project an unlisted
action under SEQR, was made by Mr. Sas
and seconded by Mrs. Hysell.
Motion Carried Vote: Yes – 4
No – 0 Absent – 1 (Putman)
A motion to adjourn the meeting at
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Salva
Planning Board Clerk