Regular Meeting
Town of Watertown Planning Board
April 6, 2015
Members Present: Tom Boxberger, Co-Chair
Terry MacAdam
Randy Vaas
Members Excused: Pam Desormo, Co-Chair
Jim Smith
Mr. Boxberger called the regular meeting of the Town of Watertown Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m.
Motion 12-15: Motion by Mr. MacAdam, seconded by Mr. Vaas to accept the minutes of the March 2, 2015 meeting as written and distributed.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Motion 13-15: Motion by Mr. Boxberger, seconded by Mr. MacAdam to schedule a special meeting of the Town of Watertown Planning Board with the Tug Hill Commission for Monday, May 4, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
SIGN PERMIT
NASCO Signs – Donna Yang – Berkshire Hathaway – 20991 NYS Route 3 – Sign Permit
Ms. Yang called and asked to be rescheduled for the May meeting.
SUBDIVISION
Morgan Development – County Route 202 – Tax Map #82.11-1-35.221 – 2 lot subdivision for financing purposes for new development. A variance was granted by the ZBA on Monday, March 23, 2015.
Daren Morgan, of LaFave, White & McGivern, on behalf of Morgan Development, was present. Mr. Boxberger stated that the board cannot take any action on this request as it has been discovered that there are two existing tax parcels which have not been consolidated. Once the two parcels are consolidated, the board will act on this request.
Mr. Morgan will contact his client to have the two parcels consolidated. The board stated that they would be willing to hold a special meeting to expedite the process for Morgan Development. Mr. Morgan will contact Mrs. Desormo about a special meeting.
Eric Purcell – 25362 East Gotham Street Road – Tax Map #91.07-1-8.1 – 4 Lot Subdivision.
Patsy Storino, on behalf of Eric Purcell, approached the board regarding a 4 lot subdivision at 25362 East Gotham Street Road. This subdivision would include construction of 66′ town road.
The board stated that they must contact John Maguire, Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Board to see if they would accept the road. If the town agrees, they can come back to the Planning Board for review.
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John Bellinger – NYS Route 3 & County Route 60 – 3 Lot Subdivision
Daren Morgan, of LaFave, White & McGivern, on behalf of John Bellinger, submitted an application, lot descriptions, and map for a 3 lot subdivision on NYS Route 3 and Floral Drive. The application fee has not been submitted. Discussion followed.
The board cannot take action on this request as it does not meet zoning requirements. Mr. Morgan will present the request to the Town of Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals at their May 6, 2015 meeting.
SITE PLAN
Verizon Wireless – 22869 County Route 67 – New antenna and utility shed on the water tower.
No one was present.
Sullivan’s Body Shop – 17085 US Route 11 – Construction of a 24′ x 24′ cold storage building.
Stephen and Keith Sullivan approached the board with preliminary discussions for the construction of a 24′ x 24′ cold storage building at 17085 US Route 11. Discussion followed.
The board asked that a completed application and proposed plans including a schematic of the building including elevations be submitted. If all information is submitted, the board would consider adding this proposed project to the agenda if a special meeting is held later this month. Mr. Sullivan will contact Mrs. Desormo when all information is complete.
Lundy Development & Property Management, LLC – Tax Map #73.20-1-2.6 – Site plan for a 10,000 square foot warehouse on Lot 2B in the Jefferson County Industrial Park.
Mike Lundy submitted a completed application, SEQRA and proposed plans for a 10,000 square foot warehouse on Lot 2B in the Jefferson County Industrial Park. The board asked that landscaping be identified, parking spaces be adjusted, dark sky compliant lighting be cited, and a color rendering of the building be submitted.
Motion 14-15: Motion by Mr. Boxberger, seconded by Mr. MacAdam to schedule a public hearing for the construction of a 10,000 square foot warehouse on Lot 2B in the Jefferson County Industrial Park for Monday, May 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Lundy Development & Property Management, LLC – Tax Map #91.05-1-17.251 – New building on Lot 8 in Washington Summit.
Mike Lundy submitted a completed application, SEQRA, and proposed plans for a new building on Lot #8 in Washington Summit. The lot is currently the staging area for construction projects at Washington Summit. The proposed plans include construction of a facility to house construction and maintenance equipment as well as fencing with gates to store materials outside. Based on setbacks and location of the proposed building, the plans include paving the driveway all the way out to the roadway to allow trucks to maneuver up to the doors of the proposed building. Discussion followed.
Mr. Lundy was asked to speak with the Town Highway Superintendent, John Maguire, about paving the driveway out to the roadway. He was also asked to submit a rendering of the proposed building along with samples of the materials that would be used.
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The board would like to get input from Mrs. Desormo, Mr. Smith, and Town Highway Superintendent, John Maguire before taking any action on this proposed project. The board stated that this proposed project could be added to the agenda if a special meeting is held later this month.
Derek & Nancy Martin – 20973 Cagwin Road – Tax Map #100.08-1-7 – Preliminary discussion for a possible lot line adjustment and subdivision.
Mr. Boxberger presented preliminary plans submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by Derek & Nancy Martin, 20973 Cagwin Road, Tax Map #100.08-1-7. The Martin’s are interested in purchasing a vacant strip of land next to their property. If they purchase this land, they would be interested in a lot line adjustment and then they would proceed with a 2 lot subdivision request. It appears that there are no deed restrictions on this property.
The Martin’s would like feedback from the board before they invest money into purchasing this property.
After discussion, the board believes that this could be considered a lot line adjustment.
Motion 15-15: Motion by Mr. MacAdam, seconded by Mr. Vaas to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
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Susan Burdick
Secretary