Regular Meeting
Town of Watertown Planning Board
April 1, 2024
Members Present: Tom Boxberger, Co-Chair
Pam Desormo, Co-Chair
Terry MacAdam
Jim Smith
Randy Vaas
Jean Waterbury, Alternate
Mr. Boxberger called the regularly scheduled March meeting of the Town of Watertown Planning Board to order at 3:00 p.m.
Motion 19-24: Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. MacAdam to accept the minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting as written and distributed.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Motion 20-24: Motion by Mr. Boxberger, seconded by Mr. Smith to schedule a Workshop Meeting with the Tug Hill Commission to discuss zoning regulation updates on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – SITE PLAN
Watertown Pediatric Dentistry – 22645 Summit Drive – Tax Map #91.05-1-17.257 – Addition to the Existing Building.
Evidence was provided that legal notice was posted in the newspaper.
The public hearing was opened at 3:02 p.m.
● Mike Lundy, Managing Member of Washington Summit Association, stated that there are covenant restrictions filed with Jefferson County which state that Watertown Pediatric Dentistry has to apply to Washington Summit Association for approval from the Architectural Committee to build an addition prior to site plan approval. To date, an application has not been submitted. There is also a 50′ road/driveway easement to the South of the property. Washington Summit considers Watertown Pediatric Dentistry a corner lot and setback requirements need to be met.
● The Planning Board received an email from Mike Lundy stating the above facts.
The public hearing was closed at 3:04 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING – SITE PLAN
Lundy Construction, LLC – Lot #10 – Jefferson County Industrial Park – Tax Map #73.20-1-2.17 – Construction of a 30,000 square Foot Corporate Facility.
Evidence was provided that legal notice was published in the newspaper.
The public hearing was opened at 3:04 p.m. No one from the public wished to speak. The public hearing was closed at 3:05 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING – SITE PLAN
Washington Summit – 22708 Summit Drive – Lot #7 – Tax Map #91.0-1-72 – Increase Building Size.
Evidence was provided that legal notice was posted in the newspaper.
The public hearing was opened at 3:05 p.m. No one from the public wished to speak. The public hearing was closed at 3:05 p.m.
SITE PLAN
Cala Morgia – 18814 US Route 11 – Tax Map #91.09-1-5 – Site for Dog Kennel Business
Cala Morgia approached the Board for preliminary discussion to open a dog kennel at 18814 US Route 11, Tax Map #91.09-1-5. Ms. Morgia is in the process of buying the building and will renovate it for a dog kennel. Discussion followed.
Ms. Morgia will come back when she closes on the building and has updated plans prepared.
Watertown Pediatric Dentistry – 22645 Summit Drive – Tax Map #91.05-1-17.257 – Addition to the Existing Building – Site Plan
Adam Powers, DC Builders, on behalf of Watertown Pediatric Dentistry, submitted an updated landscaping plan as requested at the April 1st meeting.
Mr. Powers stated that they are aware of the deed restrictions with the exception of the 50′ easement at the South of the building.
Mr. Powers will submit copies of the site plan/drawings to Mr. Lundy for review by the Washington Summit Architectural Committee. Discussion followed.
There is no report from Jefferson County Department of Planning as this is a Town road.
Motion 21-24: Motion by Mrs. Desormo, seconded by Mr. Boxberger to grant site plan approval to Watertown Pediatric Dentistry, 22645 Summit Drive, Tax Map #91.05-1-17.257 for the construction of an addition to the existing building as shown on plans prepared by DC Building System, C200, dated 3/18/24, plans prepared by Olmstead Consulting, Project #TBD, Sheet C-301 & A-201, both dated 3/5/24, Sheet C-300 & C-201, both with a latest revision date of 3/18/24, conditional that all finishes be of like color and material with the existing building, and that no zoning permit will be issued until notification has been received from the Washington Summit Architectural Committee granting approval.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Dicks Sporting Goods – COR Plaza – NYS Route 3 – Amended Site Plan for 10 Storage Units 40′ x 8 ½’ , 5 Temporary Units and 5 Permanent Units.
Tim Freitag, PE, Bohler Engineering presented proposed plans for a site plan amendment for Dicks Sporting Goods located in COR Plaza, NYS Route 3 to allow the installation of a gravel pad behind the approved building to house up to ten (10) storage containers. It is anticipated that only five (5) of the containers will be for permanent storage. The plans also include the addition of trees along the East side of the building facing Target. Discussion followed.
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The Board is asking that some type of buffer be installed to hide the storage containers from the housing complex. This buffer can be trees, fencing, or a wall. A detailed drawing needs to be submitted regarding the type of buffer that will be installed.
Motion 22-24: Motion by Mr. Boxberger, seconded by Mr. Vaas to waive the public hearing for the amended site plan for Dick Sporting Goods located in COR Plaza, NYS Route 3 for 10 temporary storage units with the understanding that 5 of the units will be permanent as the amendment is minor and there will be no impact to the public.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Dicks Sporting Goods needs to submit definite plans regarding which buffer they will be installing before final approval of the amended site plan will be granted.
Washington Summit Associates, LLC – 22708 Summit Drive – Lot #7 – Tax Map #91.05-1-72 Increase Size of Building – Site Plan
Mike Lundy submitted updated plans for a building located at 22708 Summit Drive, Lot #7 addressing handicapp parking spots and landscaping as requested at the March meeting. This building will be 50′ x 140′.
The building will be the same color as when the building was to be 40′ x 100′. Water accessibility is still in discussion. The dumpster will be fenced in. Signage will be submitted at a later date.
Motion 23-24: Motion by Mr. Vaas, seconded by Mr. Smith to grant site plan approval for Washington Summit Associates, LLC, 22708 Summit Drive, Lot #7, Tax Map #91.05-1-72 for a building 50′ x 140′ as shown on plans prepared by Mosher Architects, P.C., Job #2330, Sheet C-1, S-1, A-3, all dated 4/1/24 and SK-2, dated 12/4/2020.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
A new zoning permit will be needed.
Lundy Construction, LLC – Lot #10 – Jefferson County Industrial Park – Tax Map #73.20-1-2.17 – 30,000 Square Foot Corporate Facility.
The comments from the Jefferson County Department of Planning dated 3/27/2024 were entered into record (Attachment #1).
Mike Lundy stated that this proposed project is now under the name of 4XL, LLC.
Updated plans were submitted which included a 6′ staggered tree line along the property line.
Mrs. Desormo stated that water needs to go under the road. She has not received approval from the JCIDA for this proposed project yet.
Mr. Lundy will forward the updated plans to the JCIDA.
Mrs. Desormo stated that she needs updated plans with dimensions, an updated utility plan, and adjacent property owners listed.
Signage will not be addressed at this time.
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Motion 24-24: Motion by Mrs. Desormo, seconded by Mr. Smith to grant
site plan approval to 4XL, LLC located on Lot #10 in the Jefferson County Industrial Park, Tax Map #73.20-1-2.17 as shown on plans prepared by MBL Engineering, PLLC for the construction of a 35,200 square foot building, Project # 22-312, Sheet C-001, C-101, C-102, C-103, C-104, all dated 11/17/22 with a revision date of 3/18/24, and a color rendering, Job #055-22-008, Drawing # EV-1 prepared by Lawman Design Build, conditional upon submission of updated plans listing dimensions of the building, adjacent property owners, updated utility plan, Jefferson County Highway Department approval, and JCIDA approval. This approval is for Lot #10 only. It has nothing to do with Lot #11.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Washington Summit Associates, LLC – Washington Summit – Tax Map #91.05-1-11.31 – Lot #15 – Submission of Updated Paperwork.
Mr. Lundy submitted updated plans for 24,000 square foot building for Washington Summit Associates, LLC, Washington Summit, Tax Map #91.05-1-11.31, Lot #15 as requested at the March 11, 2024 meeting.
CWT – Hatchery – 20835 Alexander Drive – Tax Map #82.00-2-1.5 – Lot #8 – Submission of Updated Paperwork.
Mr. Lundy submitted Drawing # C-106 as requested at the March 11, 2024 meeting.
SIGN PERMIT
Frary Monuments – 18973 Watertown Center Loop Road – Tax Map #91.05-1-66 – New Sign Design.
No action was taken as no one from Frary Monuments was present.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT/SITE PLAN
AT & T North of NYS Route 3 – Tax Map #82.11-1-5.3-601 – Addition of Antennas to Water Tower – Site Plan/Special Use Permit
Mr. Boxberger stated that he will not participate on this matter as he was absent at the February meeting when this proposed project was presented to the Board.
Mrs. Waterbury will be a voting member on this matter.
A public hearing was held at the March 11, 2024 meeting and the comments from the Jefferson County Department of Planning were entered into record as Attachment #1. No one from AT & T was available at the March 11 meeting.
No one from AT & T is available to attend this meeting either, however, AT & T emailed all Board members addressing the comments from the Jefferson County Department of Planning letter dated 3/27/24. Discussion followed.
Motion 25-24: Motion by Mrs. Waterbury, seconded by Mr. MacAdam to grant a special use permit/site plan approval to AT & T located North of NYS Route 3, Tax Map #82.11-1-5.3-601 for the installation of equipment and additional antennas to the water tower as described in a letter dated 2/2/24 (Attachment #2) and as shown on plans prepared by Costich Engineering, Job #8549, Sheets 1-18, with a final revision date of 4/13/23
Ayes – 5: Motion Carried.
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Sam’s Real Estate Business – 21341 County Route 202 – Tax Map #82.11-1-35.222 – Site Plan for a 936 Square Foot Addition.
Mrs. Desormo presented plans submitted via email by Sam’s Real Estate Business for a 936 square foot dairy refrigerator unit expansion to the rear of Sam’s Club located at 21341 County 202. Discussion followed.
Motion 26-24: Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Vaas to waive site plan review & approval as this is a minor expansion to the existing building and is consistent with the existing usage of Sam’s Club.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
A zoning permit will be needed.
Motion 27-24: Motion by Mr. Boxberger, seconded Mr. Smith to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
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Susan Burdick
Secretary