Regular Meeting
Town of Watertown Planning Board
March 6, 2023
Members Present: Tom Boxberger, Co-Chair
Pam Desormo, Co-Chair
Jim Smith
Terry MacAdam
Randy Vaas
Jean Waterbury, Alternate
Mr. Boxberger called the regular March meeting of the Town of Watertown Planning Board to order at 3:00 p.m.
Motion 19-23: Motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. MacAdam to accept the minutes of the February 6, 2023 meeting as written and distributed.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – SITE PLAN
Burrville Power Equipment – 25371 State Route 12 – Tax Map #91.11–1-44 – Construction of an 80′ x 96′ Addition to Front of Existing Building.
Evidence was provided that legal notice was posted in the newspaper.
The public hearing was opened at 3:03 p.m. No one from the public wished to speak. The public hearing was closed at 3:03 p.m.
Washington Summit Associates, LLC – Tax Map #91.05-1-11.31 – Lot #15 – Construction of a 24,000 Square Foot Stand-Alone Medical Center.
Evidence was provided that legal notice was posted 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 3:04 p.m.
SIGN PERMIT
Innovative Tinting Solutions – 18849 US Route 11, Suite D – Tax Map #91.05-1-68 – Sign Permit.
Randre Allen, Innovative Tinting Solutions, submitted proposed plans for signage at 18849 US Route 11, Suite D – Tax Map #91.05-1-68. Discussion followed.
Mr. Allen needs to submit a completed application and revised plat showing the dimensions of the sign with a planter at the base, and exact placement of signage on the plat.
Motion 20-23: Motion by Mr. Boxberger, seconded by Mr. MacAdam to grant sign approval for Innovative Tinting Solutions, 18849 US Route 11, Suite D, Tax Map #91.05-1-68, conditional upon submission of a colored rendering of proposed signage consistent with the cell phone picture shown to the Board, a revised plat showing exact placement of the sign 15′ off the DOT right-of-way, dimensions 4′ x 8′ with a maximum height of 10′, and acceptable schematic showing an acceptable planter at the base of the sign.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
A zoning permit will be needed.
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SITE PLAN
Burrville Power Equipment – 25371 State Route 12 – Tax Map #91.11-1-44 – Construction of an 80′ x 96′ Addition to the Front of the Existing Building.
Comments from the Jefferson County Department of Planning dated 3/2/23 were entered into record (Attachment #1).
Scott Weston, Plans by Design, on behalf of Burrville Power Equipment, submitted updated plans for an 80′ x 96′ addition to the front of the existing building at 25371 State Route 12, Tax Map #91.11-1-44. Discussion followed.
Mr. Boxberger abstained from voting on this project.
Jean Waterbury will vote on this project.
Motion 21-23: Motion by Mrs. Desormo, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve site plan for Burrville Power Equipment, 25371 State Route 12, Tax Map #91.11-1-44 for an 80′ x 96′ addition as shown on plans prepared by Plans by Design, dated 1/10/23, with a revision date of 2/10/23, Sheet C-100.
Ayes- 5
Abstention – 1: Motion Carried.
A zoning permit will be needed.
Watertown Pediatrics – 19474 Howell Drive – Tax Map #91.05-1-2.6 – Review of Updated Site Plans for 4,968 Square Foot Single-Story Medical Office Building (Conditional Approval was Granted 11/17/22) – Site Plan
Robert Sands, Bette & Cring, on behalf of Watertown Pediatrics, submitted updated plans for a 4,968 square foot medical office building at 19474 Howell Drive, Tax Map #91.05-1-2.6 which addressed all requirements from the conditional approval granted 11/7/22. Discussion followed.
Signage will be addressed separately.
Motion 22-23: Motion by Mrs. Desormo, seconded by Mr. Boxberger, to accept the revised site plans detailed in the letter dated 2/10/23 for Watertown Pediatrics, 19474 Howell Drive, Tax Map #91.05-1-2.6, for a 4,968 square foot medical office building from Bette & Cring and plans drawn by Tisdel Associates, Project #22-08, with the latest revision date of 3/6/23, Pages C101, C102, C104, A101, A102, and the new color rendering drawing dated 3/6/23.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
The Town of Watertown Fired Department needs to be contacted regarding a lock box.
Two (2) complete sets of drawings need to be submitted.
A zoning permit will be required.
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Aviagen – 20768 County Route 200 – Tax Map #73.20-1-2.9 – Construction of a 23′ x 43′ Office Building – Site Plan.
Phillip Pickert and Rick Peoples approached the Board for a preliminary discussion regarding the construction of a 25′ x 45′ addition to the existing building at 20768 County Route 200 for an employee/office building.
They cannot meet the setbacks required for a separate building. They are pursuing the possibility of an addition. Discussion followed.
The following paperwork needs to be submitted.
• A completed site plan application
• Short form SEQR
• Detailed plans meeting all setback requirements.
Mrs. Desormo will be contacted when they want to be put on the agenda.
Laurie Koelmel – 19208 US Route 11 – Tax Map #91.05-1-20.1 – New Business/Office – Site Plan.
No one was present.
A-Verdy Storage Container – NYS Route 232 – Tax Map #90.12-1-32.21 – Storage Unit Lot for 30-40 Containers – Site Plan.
A representative from A-Verdy Storage Container was asked to come to the meeting regarding the work they are currently doing on NYS Route 232, Tax Map #90.12-1-32.21 to see if site plan review is required. Discussion followed.
A narrative was presented by the owner (Attachment #2). There are two lots that have been owned by A-Verdy for over 20 years. There will be no structures on the lots. Currently they are adding landscaping to enhance the roadside appearance. They will not be changing the two entrances that have been used for ingress and egress. They plan on staging 30-40 empty containers on the lot for retail sale and rental.
It was determined that full site plan review will be required. If more than 1 acres is disturbed, MS4 guidelines must be followed. A completed application, SEQR, detailed site plan showing placement of containers, parking, specific landscaping, lighting, and screening/buffer for both tax map parcels need to be submitted.
Mrs. Desormo will be contact when they are ready to be put on the agenda.
A Cut Above Landscaping – 17940 US Route 11 – Tax Map #90.16-1-9.22 – Construction of a 34′ x 19′ Temporary Storage Building – Site Plan.
Justin Cheseborough, A Cut Above Landscaping, was asked to appear before the Board regarding a 34′ x 19′ salt storage structure at 17940 US Route 11. The structure is already up. The structure has 3 walls, the front will remain open. Discussion followed.
Mr. Cheseborough was asked to install heavy plastic strips on the front of the structure. Discussion followed.
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Motion 23-23: Motion by Mr. Boxberger, seconded by Mr. Smith to waive site review of a 34′ x 19′ salt-storage building for A Cut Above Landscaping, 17940 US Route 11, Tax Map #90.16-1-9.22 due to the size, use, separation, and set back of the structure, conditional that adequate protection be provided against moisture on the open end of the building by installing heavy plastic strips.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
A zoning permit will be required.
Washington Summit Associates, LLC – Tax Map #91.05-1-11.31 – Lot #15 – Construction of a 24,000 Square Foot Medical Facility – Lot Line Adjustment.
Mr. Lundy submitted the lot descriptions for the lot line adjustment for the lands of Washington Summit Associates, LLC, Tax Map #91.05-1-11.1 & Tax Map #91.05-11.31.
The plan was conditionally approved at the February 6, 2023 meeting.
A new check for $25 needs to be submitted.
Mr. MacAdam needs to review the lot descriptions.
Washington Summit Associates, LLC – Tax Map #91.05-1-11.31 – Lot #15 – Construction of a 24,000 Square Foot Medical Facility – Site Plan
Comments from the Jefferson County Department of Planning dated 3/2/23 were entered into record (Attachment #3).
Mr. Lundy submitted updated site plans for Washington Summit Associates, LLC for the construction of a 24,000 square foot medical facility. Elevations and a color rendering still need to be submitted. Signage will be submitted at a later date. The master SWPPP is in the process of being completed. Discussion followed.
Motion 24-23: Motion by Mrs. Desormo, seconded by Mr. Boxberger to grant site plan approval for Washington Summit Associate, LLC for the construction of a 24,000 square foot medical facility on Lot #15 in Washington Summit, Tax Map #91.05-1-11.31 as shown of plans prepared by MBL Engineering Group, PLLC, Drawing #22-239 with an original date of August 2022, Face Page, Sheet C-101 and C-102, all dated 2/2/23, conditional upon submission of acceptable color rendering, completed and approved SWPPP, evidence that the lot line adjustment has been filed, stamped plans regarding utilities, and identification of planting species on the landscape plan.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Washington Summit Associates, LLC – Lot 4D
Mike Lundy discussed Lot 4D in Washington Summit. Access to this lot is through existing parking area for Lots 4A, B & C. Frontage on this lot needs to be determined before plans can be drawn up so setback requirements can be met. Discussion followed.
Mr. Lundy needs to review the original survey for Lots #4A, 4B, 4C & 4D of Washington Summit to determine actual lot lines.
Mr. Lundy will let Mrs. Desormo know when he is ready to put this matter back on the agenda.
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L2, LLC – T. I. Ag Park – Alexander Drive – Lot #6A – Tax Map #82.00-2-1.7 & Lot #4A – Tax Map #82.00-2-1.8 – Construction of a 12,000 Square Foot Retail Plaza/Shopping Center – Lot Line Adjustment.
Mr. Lundy submitted a lot line adjustment application, check, lot descriptions, and Ag Data Statement for L2, LLC, Lot #6A & Lot #4A on Alexander Drive in the T I Ag Park. Discussion followed.
Motion 25-23: Motion by Mr. MacAdam, seconded by Mr. Boxberger to grant a lot line adjustment to L2, LLC for Lot #4A and Lot #6A on Alexander Drive in the T.I. Ag Park as shown on plans prepared by Kovach Land Surveying, P.C., Drawing #22117-5, dated 3/2/23. The lot adjustment will consist of taking 60 feet from Lot #4A and adding it to Lot #6A. Lot #6A will be 2.811 acres and Lot #4A will be 1.707 acres, conditional upon satisfactory review of lot descriptions.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
The lot line adjustment needs to be filed prior to site plan approval.
L2, LLC – T. I. Ag Park – 20828 Alexander Drive – Lot #6 – Tax Map #82.00-2-1.7 – Construction of a 12,000 Square Foot Retail Plaza/Shopping Center – Site Plan
Mr. Lundy submitted an Ag Data Statement and updated plans for a 12,000 square foot retail plaza/shopping center for L2, LLC on 20828 Alexander Drive in the T. I. Ag Park, Lot #6.
The Master SWPPP is currently being completed. A utility plan is needed. Discussion followed.
Motion 26-23: Motion by Mrs. Desormo, seconded by Mr. Boxberger to grant site plan approval for L2, LLC on Alexander Drive in the T. I. Ag Park for Lot #6, Tax Map #82.00-2-1.7 for a 12,000 square foot retail plaza/shopping center as shown on plans prepared by MBL Engineering, Project #22-372, dated February 3, 2023, Sheet C-101, C-102 & C-103 all dated 2/3/23, elevation views drawn by The Lawman Group, LLC, EV-1, dated 2/13/23, Job #055-22-003, conditional upon submission of a proof that the lot line adjustment between Lot 4A and 6A has been filed and submission of a completed and approved SWPPP.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
Lundy Construction, LLC – Lot #10 – Jefferson County Industrial Park – Tax Map #73.20-1-2.17 – 30,000 Square Foot Corporate Facility
Mr. Lundy submitted paperwork for Lot #10 in the Jefferson County Industrial Park, Tax Map #73.20-1-2.17 as requested at the 2/6/23 meeting.
• The FAA 7460- Form was submitted.
• Mr. Lundy stated that a 10′ easement for future pedestrian walkway was on original plans submitted.
• He has not made a notation on the deed regarding the easement for the shared driveway. This will be addressed with site plan for Lot #11.
• County approval regarding under road water & power hook ups has not been granted yet.
• Discussion followed.
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No further action is needed by the Planning Board on this matter at this time.
Motion 27-23: Motion by Mr. MacAdam, seconded by Mr. Smith to adjourn the meeting at 4:57 p.m.
Ayes All: Motion Carried.
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Susan Burdick
Court Clerk