1. Acting Chairman Langdon called the meeting to order at 4: 07 PM. Acting Chairman

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1 TOWN OF LOCKPORT PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION December 5, 2017 PRESENT R. Forsey, Chairman B. Weber, Alternate M. Bindeman T. Grzebinski R. Langdon T. Ray ALSO PRESENT: B. Seaman R. Klavoon B. Belson A. Reilly T. Keough J. Johnson ABSENT: M. Wingard A. Tyson 1. Acting Chairman Langdon called the meeting to order at 4: 07 PM. Acting Chairman Langdon appointed alternate Ben Weber as a voting member due to absences. 2. Approval of the October 17, 2017 minutes. Motion made to accept the minutes by Member Bindeman, seconded by Member Grzebinski. Approved unanimously Transit Rd., SBL# , Ambition Properties, LLC owner. Proposing expansion of footprint of parking lot for EZ Loan Auto Sales. Site Plan Approval required. Owen Williams, FJ Wailand Associates, presenting. Also present Anthony Agostino from EZ Loan Auto Sales. 1

2 Mr. Williams explained that due to increased inventory, EZ Loan Auto Sales needs to expand the size of their parking lot. The new plans have added green space in the front of the property. Member Bindeman expressed concern about vehicles being parked in the green space as well as near the roadway. Member Weber also requested that there not be display vehicles parked in the apron near the entrances and exits. Mr. Agostino assured the Board that there would not be any cars parked in the apron blocking the sightline. Member Grzebinski inquired about the zoning of surrounding properties, in particular the property directly to the east. Mr. Williams stated that all of the surrounding properties are also zoned B-2. Senior Building Inspector Belson stated that the property directly to the east was owned by Ronald Young, who has since passed away and the property was auctioned off and will be demolished. However, the property is still zoned B- 2 and the residence was pre-existing. Member Bindeman asked about the plans for landscaping and green space. Mr. Williams will provide a full landscaping design with the final plans once the Planning Board gives approval. Town Planner Reilly stated that there are very specific requirements in the CCOD concerning what type of landscaping can be used. 2

3 Town Planner Reilly stated that the zoning for the project is B- 2. However, in the B- 2 Zone, a car dealership requires a Special Use Permit for a car lot. There was at one time a Vehicle Sales Overlay District which has since been removed. Mr. Reilly stated that there has never been a Special Use Permit issued for the location. Town Attorney Seaman stated that the Vehicle Sales Overlay was removed in 2010, and stated that the Applicant may want to submit for a Special Use Permit, even though the use of the property is considered a pre- existing, non-conforming use. The Special Use Permit will stay with the property and will be advantageous if the Applicant ever decided to sell the property. Town Planner Reilly stated that the B- 2 Zone, as well as the CCOD, requires 25% green space to be included into the Site Plan. Mr. Williams stated that the new expansion project cuts the green space down to 17. 5%, so that will be revised before the final plans are presented to the Board. SEQRA RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a Short Environmental Assessment Form has been prepared for the proposed action requesting Site Plan Approval for the expansion of a parking lot located at 6145 Transit Road, Lockport NY (Tax Map No ) and 3

4 WHEREAS, the Short Form Environmental Assessment Form does not identify any moderate to large impact to the environment associated with the project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is determined that the action is an unlisted action pursuant to SEQRA, and that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts on the environment, and it is directed that this Determination pursuant to SEQRA be prepared and filed. MOTION to issue a negative declaration on SEQR was made by Member Grzebinski and seconded by Member Ray. Approved unanimously. MOTION to waive the Public Hearing on the Site Plan Review, was made by Member Ray and seconded by Member Weber. Approved unanimously. SITE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a Site Plan for the expansion of a parking lot for Ambition Properties, LLC, Applicant, located at 6145 Transit Road, Lockport, New York 14094, as submitted by E.J. Wailand Associates, Inc. dated November 4, 2017, has been submitted to the Planning Board for review, now therefore be it 4

5 RESOLVED that the Site Plan of Ambition Properties, LLC for the expansion of a r r parking lot located at 6145 Transit Road, Lockport NY, is hereby approved and this approval is conditioned on the following: 1) Approval of the Town Engineer and all Town Engineer recommended changes. 2) Compliance with relevant Town Code Sections. 3) No cars to be parked in the entry/ exit. 4) No cars on green space. 5) Provide final landscape plan and approval by Town Planner. MOTION to approve the Site Plan and the Board has determined that the use at the location is considered a preexisting, nonconforming use and the site plan in no way modifies or changes the buildings in any way, made by Member Grzebinski and seconded by Member Ray. Approved unanimously. 4. Other Business: 7145 Chestnut Ridge Road., SBL# , REL LLC, owner. Verizon Cell tower update. Verizon provided a supplemental report to the Planning Board and copies were distributed to the board members. A copy of the letter will be provided to the independent consultant, Mr. Johnson. Town Planner Reilly stated that Mr. Johnson will be on vacation until February, Member Weber stated that there appears to be a need for the tower to increase cell coverage. 5

6 Attorney Seaman indicated that the Applicant was supposed to look at the alternative location and provide RF Analysis on that site, but it does not appear that the RF Analysis was included in the supplemental report. The Board should withhold making any determinations pendingthe input of Mr. Johnson and the public at the Public P Hearing to be scheduled. 5. The meeting for December 19, 2017 is cancelled. 6. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:37 PM made by Member Bindeman, seconded by Member Weber. Approved unanimously. 6