Planning Board
Meeting
The meeting of the
Hickey opened the Public Comment.
Since there was no one present who wished to speak, Klepack moved to close the Public Comment period. Seconded by Brown. All aye.
Special Permit No. 1804,
Hickey
stated this is a continued discussion for the proposed 48,700 sf building for
Advion BioSciences to be located
Sieverding
stated that at the March 10th meeting, Integrated Acquisition
proposed to consruct the filtration basin in Phase I as well as half of the sub
parking lot detention system. In Phase II they had planned to finalize the sub
parking lot detention system. Subsequent
to that meeting, Sieverding has met with David Herrick, TG Millers, and they
have re-evaluated their plans for stormwater detention. The new proposal which was sent to the County
has the entire stormwater management being built in Phase I. Cross needs the
calculations for the drainage area before giving his final approval.
Hickey
noted that given the change, the County is satisfied with the stormwater
detention. Hickey asked for
clarification as to why it appears that the detention area is considerably
smaller in length in the second submittal and he wanted to know if the capacity
has changed. Herrick responded that the
geometry of the area has changed and the total area of the underground storage
is 2000 sf. The area is now broader rather
than longer but the capacity for detention remains the same. There have also been additions for access to
the system.
Cross
feels his detention concerns have been addressed. Cross’ calculations of the footprint show 48%
in impervious surfaces which is lower than the 50% maximum allowed. Finally, Cross would still like to review the
calculations for stormwater management prior to the issuance of the building
permit. Herrick will review the State’s
generic site permit for mitigating factors regarding design storms. Herrick stated the site will conform to the
new DEC regulations for rate of discharge of water runoff.
Hickey
and the Board next addressed parking issues.
Sieverding stated there would be a maximum of 150 employees plus visitors
for Phase I which would then increase to 200 employees when the site is fully
developed. Hickey stated the 30% land
bank would allow for construction of only 199 parking spaces in Phase I. Sieverding stated that with no reduction the
Zoning Law requires 284 parking spaces when both the new building and the
existing building are both occupied. The
30% reduction would allow for 199 parking spaces with 85 in a landbank in
several locations on the property. The
199 parking spaces would consist of 126 asphalt spaces, temporary gravel
parking of 36 spaces and existing spaces of 37 to remain for a total of 199
spaces.
Hickey
is favorable to the 30% reduction in parking spaces and feels it will improve
the site by preserving existing trees. He noted, however, that the Zoning Law
currently only permits a maximum 20% reduction. Unless the law is changed, as
has been proposed, to permit a 30% reduction, a variance would be
required. Sieverding stated that in
Phase 2 when the original building is demolished there will be extra area for
parking where that building now stands.
There will also be a requirement for only 243 parking spaces in Phase 2
after the first building is demolished. The 199 spaces more than meets that
requirement with the 20% reduction now permitted in the Zoning Law. If needed
at a later date, the landbanked parking
spaces would be developed. Curtis stated
this would constitute a site improvement and require a separate building
permit.
The
Planning Board then completed SEQRA Part II.
A- No B – No C1 – Review and approval by Village engineer will be
required for erosion control, storm water management and drainage. C2 – None C3 – None C4 – This is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan as well as
Dankert
moved that this proposed action will have no significant adverse environmental
impact. Seconded by Brown. All aye.
The
Planning Board then reviewed the General Conditions for all Special Permits in
Section 304.05 of the Zoning Law. Hickey
noted that the Board approves the 20% reduction in parking space requirements
and wants it noted that the Board supports the 30% option if that is approved
as either a change in law or a variance.
Hickey stated a Landscape Plan and Lighting Plan will require approval
at a later date by the Planning Board.
Klepack
moved that the applicant has met all the General Conditions for a Special
Permit. Seconded by Dankert. All aye.
Klepack
moved to grant the 20% reduction in parking with additional land put in a land
bank should additional parking spaces be needed in the future. Seconded by Brown. All aye.
A
second condition would be that either the Village adopts the codification
authorizing the 30% reduction in parking spaces which the Board could then
grant to the applicant or the applicant must be granted a variance from the
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The
Planning Board would send a letter of support or recommendation to the BZA for the 30% reduction should the
codification not be adopted.
A
third condition would be approval by the Village Engineer of site work,
drainage and storm water management. A
fourth condition of the approval is removal of the original building by
Dankert
moved to approve Special Permit No. 1804, Integrated Acquisition and
Development to construct a 48,700 sf building for Advion BioSciences to include
office space and testing laboratories
911 Center – Update:
Hickey
stated the next agenda item pertains to
where the tower will be positioned for the 911 project. Mikel Shakarjian, from the
The
second topic Shakarjian wished to discuss was the 25 ft. parking setback. She noted space is constricted on the site
and she would like feedback from the Board on how best to satisfy at least the
intent of the setback. Due to the swale
the parking can only be moved back in part of the site and a small berm
installed. Hickey stated that the Board
could approve no less than the setback required by law and any lesser setback
must go before the BZA for a variance.
Hickey stated options are to approach the BZA now or find a solution
that met the requirement. There had been some suggestion that
Moving
on to the third topic, Shakarjian stated a determination on the exact siting of
the tower is awaiting an engineering study.
A proposed location has been chosen so the County could continue to
submit applications for FAA and FCC permits.
The engineering study will then confirm the site or propose another if
there is a better alternative. The spot
tentatively chosen is in the front of the building. The tower will be inside two fences – the
outer security fencing going around the building and its own fencing. There is no housing structure anticipated as
the equipment normally located in such a building will be in the 911
building. The height of the proposed
tower is 100 ft. based on what they feel the FAA will approve.
Shakarjian
envisions having working groups for informal discussions to help the project
along. She has spoken with John
Majeroni, Cornell development, who would be willing to participate. Hickey stated he and Curtis would meet
unofficially in a pre-development conference with the County and discuss the
project prior to Board presentation.
Curtis
asked about the distance of the pole to the building and the road. Shakarjian
responded that it is about 40 ft. from the road and about 50 ft. from the
building.
Amendment to Subdivision
Regulations: Clustering:
Hickey gave the Board his final draft copy of the
amendment to Subdivision Law Section 314 regarding cluster subdivision. Hickey would like to forward this to the
Board of Trustees for their approval prior to sending it to the attorney for
his review. Klepack recommended a couple
of revisions. Hickey stated his goal was
to provide additional guidance to developers.
Hickey will have Willard make changes and have it given to the Board of
Trustees for their agenda.
Landscaping Guidelines for
Hickey stated the next agenda item was to review the Draft Commercial High Traffic Guidelines. Hickey thanked Klepack for her work on this project. Revisions were made and Klepack will give the changed document to Willard for retyping for the Planning Board to review again.
Zoning Law Amendments
Approval of Minutes – March 10:
Klepack
moved to approve the March 10th
minutes as revised. Seconded by
Brown. Ayes by Brown, Klepack and
Hickey. Abstain by Dankert.
Hickey
will request a set of the design guidelines utilized by the
Reports:
Hickey stated that he, Curtis and Cross met with Bob
Miller today for another developer’s conference to speed up the process for the
Millcroft Subdivision because he would like to submit a preliminary plat in
May. Many issues were resolved, but the
issue of the entrance on
Other Business as Time
Permits:
Leopold
asked about the dumpster area by Hollywood Video and the mess around it. The enclosure will fit one dumpster and there
are three in the location. Curtis stated
one is for grease and the full-size dumpster that was behind the strip mall had
to be re located because it was in a fire lane.
Hickey stated there is $10,000 escrow being held and before it is
returned, Curtis will continue to tell them what else needs to be done for
compliance. Curtis stated that corporate
headquarters is located in Buffalo and this is a slow process.
Hickey
has spoken with Katherine Wolf, Trowbridge & Wolf, and the open space
proposal should be forthcoming this week and Hickey will ask the Board of
Trustees to review it prior to the Planning Board’s review.
Hickey
has received a phone call from David Putnam regarding Graham Rd. West and
Pyramid Mall. Hickey stated the Mayor
wants to take over Graham Rd. West as is.
Pyramid Mall wants the foot of Catherwood Road and of Pyramid Drive
where they cut into the ring road. They would be given those pieces and the
Village would take Graham Road West.
Subsequently, the Village has learned it does not own Catherwood Road. When Route 13 was built, Mr. Catherwood got
the State to acquire that strip of land so his parcel would not be landlocked
and as far as anyone knows NYS still owns Catherwood Road.
Adjournment:
Dankert moved to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. Seconded by Klepack. All aye.