PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
January 14, 2008
Posted 02/29/08
Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting held in the Town Hall basement meeting room, 11 South Main Street, Pittsford, January 14, 2008, and filed in the Town Clerk's office.
PRESENT
Jeff House, Rhett Smith, David Wigg, David Jefferson, Larry Magguilli & Robert Gruber
ALSO PRESENT
Karen Green Town Board Liaison, Richard Williams Planning Board Attorney, Martin Brewster Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, Doug DeRue Planning Assistant, Linda Dzakowic Planning Secretary
Jeff House called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED / DECISION PENDING
Cottages at Malvern Hills, Concept Subdivision
Tax Parcel #178.03-28-1
Lee Sinsebox of Costich Engineering presented a modification of the original plan to the Board on behalf of Ketmar Development. Mr. Sinsebox explained this plan resulted from recent discussions with Mr. Brewster and Mr. Gruber concerning access to the centralized open space. Mr. Sinsebox suggested the proposed layout involves a more random house placement on two cul-de-sacs rather than the original loop roadway. Lee also indicated the DRC response would be submitted.
Marie Kenton indicated the proposed Homeowners Association would maintain the property and the landscape developer would provide appropriate landscaping similar to that proposed in the original plan.
Mr. Gruber asked how back yards would be denoted from open space and Mrs. Kenton explained markers were used in a previous development and could be implemented here too.
A discussion followed regarding the interpretation of Section 278 of Town Code and the required 50% open space.
Board member, Mr. Wigg, reviewed the original plan and indicated he preferred continuing along that concept rather than consider the modified plan.
Mr. House indicated the Board would review the plans and the DRC response. Jeff then opened the hearing to the public.
Anne Christ of Country Club Drive noted the trails along the perimeter of the original plan seemed adequate and the central area while accessible would provide a gathering area for the residents. Mr. Gruber noted the public accessibility of that acre of land was a concern of his.
There was no further public discussion and Mr. House reported the hearing would remain open.
4245 East Avenue, Nazareth Arts Center Renovation
Preliminary/Final Site Plan/Special Permit Modification
Tax Parcel #151-14-1-1.011
Mr. Jefferson recused himself from this hearing.
Paul Sylvestri of Harter Secrest & Emery reported the DRC response was submitted to the Board prior to this meeting and introduced Doug Levey of LaBella Associates who discussed modifications to the original proposal.
Mr. Levey indicated due to structural needs the entire roof would be increased 16½ feet in height to the existing parapet to allow for rigging, a chase for ductwork and associated structural or mechanical features. Further discussion involved the entry canopy arrangement, possible installation of 3 smaller skylights and a reduction of windows to allow for increased gallery wall space.
Mr. House opened the hearing for public comment and receiving none closed the public hearing.
Mr. Magguilli motioned to approve the SEQRA resolution as written. Rhett Smith seconded the motion and the Board voted to grant approval.
Mr. Magguilli made a motion to approve the resolution as written; Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the Board voted to grant approval. The approved resolution included the following conditions:
- Subject to resolution to or compliance with the applicant's written response to the Town's DRC report, response received December 17, 2007 unless specified otherwise herein.
- A proposed landscaping plan should be submitted with the final application minimum landscaping requirements will be determined at that time. Minimum landscaping requirements will be based on costs of additional building square footage.
- Subject to the granting of a height variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Final application must include a revised site plan detailing emergency access modifications to meet applicable code requirements or reasonable community access needs.
- The proposed additions must receive final ARB approval, prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
- All plans or approvals are subject to all applicable regulatory agencies.
- All fire hydrants must have 10' clearance 360 degrees after installation of all utilities and landscape plantings labeled on final plans.
- Parking on campus must be monitored to insure that adequate emergency access to the entire campus is provided at all times.
- Additional safety measures may be required to protect daily college activities.
830 Linden Ave. (Camp Bow Wow) Special Permit
Tax Parcel 138.150-1-8
Mr. House indicated the applicant, Jennifer Lyons, withdrew this application on January 10, 2008.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Jeff House indicated he would serve as point person on the February 11th application for St. John Fisher College.
APPROVED
December 10th Planning Board meeting minutes were approved by voice vote.
Cottages at Malvern
Board members proposed meeting with the applicant to continue discussion.
The hearing was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Dzakowic
Planning Secretary
OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK