Planning Board Minutes - January 14, 2002
Posted 01/24/2002
Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting held in the Town Hall basement meeting room, 11 South Main Street, Pittsford, on January 14, 2002, and filed in the Town Clerk's Office
PRESENT
Bill Brizee, Nancy Sprenkle, Daniel Mossien, Cary Smith, David Wigg, David Jefferson, Richard Palumbo, Richard Williams II, Planning Board Attorney
ALSO PRESENT
Martin Brewster, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works; Douglas DeRue, Planning Assistant ; Linda Dzakowic, Planning Secretary ; Sandra Zutes, Town Board
Bill Brizee called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Syncor Radiopharmacy
Special Permit
830 Linden Avenue
Tax Parcel #138.45-18
Thomas Fink agent for Syncor was present as Bill Brizee read the resolution granting special permit use. Mr. Brizee indicated the Board members were familiar with the wording of the SEQRA resolution and he made a motion to accept this resolution as written. Cary Smith provided a second; Doug DeRue polled the Board and the motion passed with none opposed.
Mr. Brizee made a motion to accept the resolution granting Special Permit as read. David Wigg provided the second and the vote was unanimous and a copy of each resolution is attached.
Cloverwood Senior Living Inc.
Tobey Road PUD
Southwest corner of Rt. 252 and Rt. 65
Tax Parcel #163.02-1-35.111 & 163.02-1-35.121
Tom Palumbo of Sear Brown Group stated he would meet with RG&E regarding landscaping and their shared easement at Cloverwood's western boundary.
Dan Mossien, point person, indicated there would be a meeting between Mr. Palumbo and Board members concerning the easement and buffering.
Dr. Andy Stern of 22 Stoney Clover believes his property would be negatively impacted by the number of patio homes near his property line and setbacks would make it difficult to provide an adequate buffer. He presented a rendering of the power line easement indicating his property line as well as Cloverwood's. Dr. Stern contacted RG&E and was informed the company would prune plant materials as needed to maintain the easement. He stated RG&E plans to remove two mature trees from his property that are located several feet outside the 20' easement.
Mr. Brizee requested clarification regarding RG&E clear-cutting the easement. Tom Palumbo explained it was his understanding RG&E could clear materials within 15' of the power lines and currently the easement is unrestricted. Mr. Palumbo indicated he's working toward an agreement with RG&E concerning Cloverwood and the easement. Mr. Brizee explained the Board would like to review a copy of the agreement.
Edward Premo of Harter Secrest, counsel for Dr. Stern indicated he would like to be included in any discussions with RG&E. Mr. Premo commented on the RG&E letter dated 12/7/01, regarding the clear cut and landscape options indicating these are important issues needing clarification prior to approval of this project.
R. Jon Schick of Grater Architects, P.C., a member of the Brockport Historic Preservation Board stressed the importance of the Dr. Stern's gardens designed by Fletcher Steele. Mr. Schick indicated Dr. Stern's westerly view is currently a meadow and stressed the importance of creating an effective landscape buffer to maintain the integrity of this property.
Peter Secrest a registered architect and member of the Landmark Society explained this home and surrounding garden was showcased in several books and suggested buffering take place on the Cloverwood property.
Mr. Premo indicated there should be consultation with the NYS historic preservation office and a visual analysis done regarding Cloverwood. He noted that shielding the proposed patio homes from the power lines would not shield them Stoney Clover.
Linda Peck of 4383 East Avenue agrees with Dr. Stern's desire for buffering.
Tom Palumbo clarified the procedural issue raised by Mr. Premo that a consultative review with SHIPPO could be triggered by a site eligible for the National Historic register. He explained it is not really connected to a town process and the intersection would be at SEQRA. The SEQRA classifies actions as Type I, Type II or unlisted. He noted this was determined to be a Type I action and the Town Board issued a negative declaration in connection with the Tobey Road PUD. Mr. Palumbo noted that not having a consultative review from S.H.I.P.P.O. was an over site, however, as no state or federal funding is involved S.H.I.P.P.O. has no approval authority over the project. He also mentioned some buffering exists.
Bill Brizee would like to arrange a meeting with all concerned parties concerning a landscaping plan. The hearing remains open.
SBA/AT&T Cellular Facilities
Site Plan/Special Permit
Clover St. & Jefferson Rd. (NiMo Line)
Tax Parcel #163.02-01-061.1
And
Mendon Road and Turtle Creek (NYPA Line)
Tax Parcel #192.01-1-44
Jeff Scherzer representing AT&T indicated the site located on the NiMo power line at Clover and Jefferson utilizes a forth worth tower which is an extension that goes through the existing power line structure on which the antennae platform is mounted.
Monroe County Planning found the Mendon Rd. Turtle Creek site to be in an agricultural district. Jeff noted there are no issues outstanding at this site. The hearing was closed.
AT&T Wireless - Sisters Smokestack
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #151.09-01-01
This site involves co-location on the Sisters smokestack and the hearing was closed.
AT&T Wireless - NYPA Clover St. north of Thruway
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #177.03-2-29
The Jefferson Rd. at Clover St. site allows direct access to the power line.
Mr. Drysdale, AT&T's rf engineer indicated the village would be covered with the inclusion of these sites, however, he did note a gap remains in the area of the green space.
Jeff mentioned he has scoping for a Marsh Road site and he would like to set a hearing date for this in February.
Phil Updike of 3505 Clover would like to see the Clover St. Thruway site on other side of the road and chose not to have his driveway used for access to the proposed site. The hearing was closed.
Voicestream - Knickerbocker Farm
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #164.15-2-45
Mr. Goutos gave a status update stating the base of the proposed monopine would be brought in line with existing trees, the height was reduced to 85' maximum and the proposed tree base is five feet lower than the current monopine due to the terrain.
Dan Mossien requested the site be staked to allow the Board to view the area from a variety of locations. The hearing was closed.
Voicestream - South Wilmarth Road
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #192.02-2-27.1
Mr. Goutos explained that the application is for a second 150' monopole that will allow co-location.
John Postel of 621 Mendon Center Road indicated he and neighbors do not want to see a proliferation of cell towers in the area. One tower is enough.
Tom Greiner of Crown Atlantic/Northcoast Communications has prepared an application for a zoning variance to raise the height to 175' to allow his company to co-locate on the proposed monopole.
Rich Palumbo indicated the original tower would be demolished and he asked Mr. Goutos if a flush mount would work for Voicestream. He indicated a boom mount is their choice. The hearing remains open.
Voicestream - Sisters Smokestack
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #151.09-01-01
Mr. Goutos asked if the Board has come to a decision regarding this application because Voicestream and AT&T are anxious to co-locate on this stack. Rich Williams indicated the Board is not in a position to prepare a resolution now. The hearing was closed.
Voicestream - Clover & Jefferson (NiMo)
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #163.02-01-061.1
Voicestream indicated it is possible to co-locate at this site with AT&T. The hearings are closed with the exception of the South Wilmarth Road application.
Nancy reported all hearings closed for AT&T, too.
Nazareth College Athletic Facility
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #151.09-01-01 & 151.14-01-01
Brendan Bystrak of D.J. Parrone & Associates indicated minor changes to the original application include: removal of 25 parking spaces to save 30 mature white pine trees and enhance a proposed gathering area. The proposed roadway addition would have gutters rather than curbs to allow overflow parking. Brendan also mentioned reviewing Fisher's resolution concerning noise levels, special activities and unacceptable uses.
The Board has not fully reviewed the DRC response yet.
Louis Peck of 4383 East Avenue reported on going problems with lights, noise and crime level, concern for high energy costs, the French Road Traffic Study, creation of berms and additional parking lots. He suggested coordinating activities with Fisher for Stadium use and that Nazareth should establish a satellite campus. He did not suggest a location.
Linda Peck of 4380 East Avenue does not like the concept and feels there should be more cooperation between Nazareth and Fisher. She would also like more importance placed on academics and less on athletics.
In connection with this application it is noted that application for a height variance would be made to the ZBA. (The hearing is closed see below)
Nazareth College Scene Shop Addition
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #151.14-01-01
Neal Madden of Harter, Secrest and Emery indicated this application does not require a variance from ZBA and mentioned a response to the DRC comments was given to the Board. There was no public comment and Mr. Brizee closed this hearing and the previous hearing for the Nazareth Athletic Facility.
Crown Tower/Northcoast - South Wilmarth Rd.
Special Permit - Preliminary Site Plan
Tax Parcel #191.02-1-19 & 191.02-1-27.1
Tom Greiner of Nixon Peabody agent for Crown submitted a response to the DRC comments and reported a meeting will take place with Dr. Johnson, the Town's rf engineer. Mr. Greiner also mentioned contacting Voicestream regarding co-location
The hearing remains open.
Spall Homes Subdivision (Forbes Property)
Willard Rd.
Tax #177.02-01-15.2 & 16
Al LaRue of McMahon, LaRue Associates indicated this application for 10 single-family homes on 9.5 acres is on the south side of Willard Road. The proposed subdivision is on a hill, the sewer connection would tie in with Kensington's sewer system and it would be extended to include an adjacent neighbor. The new road will be located where the existing driveway is.
Ted Spall outlined the application as submitted with 8 variances necessary. He suggested using Town Law 278 which would eliminate the need for all the area variances.
Rich Williams provided clarification regarding Town Law 278 and variances in relation to this proposal.
Mr. Spall indicated a demolition permit was obtained in October to remove the existing barn due to its deteriorated state. He mentioned area farmers and movers were contacted if interested in the barn but declined after viewing its deteriorated condition.
Tim Lancto of 78 Willard Road stated he approves the project and is anxious to see the sewer put in.
Mary Menzie of 219 Mendon Center Road, a member of the Historic Pittsford Board, has concerns that the barn is scheduled for demolition. She would like a sign posted when a demolition is proposed as well as notification at the library. She would also like plans to be in the library for public review. Mrs. Menzie would encourage a full DEIS due to possible impact on view-sheds.
Bill Brizee mentioned the existing house could be left in its present location or possibly showcased on the lot next to it.
Marty Brewster mentioned moving the existing farmhouse could alter the view from Willard Road and suggested planting trees to act as a screen.
Mr. Spall inquired where procedure lies and Rich Williams explained the application should go before the Zoning Board.
Mr. Wigg asked if the farmhouse would be renovated and Mr. Spall indicated he would hope a buyer would choose to restore it.
Mary Menzie stated the original builder chose to build the house on the site and if moved it would just be an old house with no surrounding old growth. There were no further comments and the hearing is continued.
Pellegrino's Deli-Café
966 Linden Ave.
Tax Parcel #139.130-0002-004
John Caruso of Passero Associates agent for Pellegrino's addressed the DRC comments. He noted this Deli proposal would provide seating for 92, a pick up window and would be a second location for the owners. He indicated an existing house would be demolished to allow construction and that he has contacted the owners of the abutting driveway. Mr. Caruso has also contacted the DOT, plans to appear before the ARB and has permission to connect to existing sewers for stormwater drainage. He discussed lighting and landscaping options, placement of the dumpster, parking and roadway issues.
Mr. Brewster indicated concerns exist regarding pavement, traffic flow, parking and buffering.
Rich Williams commented on area variances regarding front setback, pavement, parking and buffering.
Jim Beauchamp of 960 West Linden Avenue spoke on behalf of his parent whose driveway abuts the property. He indicated they are very happy the house will be removed and are pleased with the proposed deli. They ask that the dumpster location remain as shown on the proposal.
Bill Brizee indicated the Board awaits the response to the DRC comments and the hearing is continued.
APPROVED
The Board approved the meeting schedule for the coming year.
The hearing was adjourned at 11:00 p.m
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Dzakowic
Planning Secretary
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