Town of North Greenbush 2 Douglas Street, Wynantskill, NY 12198 at 6:30 pm Attendance: Mary Jude Foley, Mark Lacivita (Chairman), David Wilson, Leanne Hanlon (Secretary), Mark Ahern, Justin Law (Legal Counsel), Michael Miner (Building Department-acting town engineer). Public Hearings: NEW SITE PLAN: Proposal of the Franklin Group, 99 North Greenbush Road, Troy NY for site plan approval of a single story office building on the south east corner of Jordan Road and NY Route 4, parcel ID # 134.-1-4.1 in a PBD district. Nick Cassa, Advanced Eng. Explained the application to the public. He distributed site plans and maps to the board for their review. ¾ acre parcel. They are proposing to develop the site and construct a one story building for general office use. There will be an access road and parking and utilities and sanitary sewer. They have no specific tenant or tenants at this time. There is access from Jordan Road and rt. 4. Storm water will be developed on site and no disturbance of the existing street. There are wetlands on the site but they will not be disturbed. Per Chairman Lacivita the board did not receive comments from fire district, school district and police department. Chairman Lacivita asked about the turning radius for the fire trucks and Mr. Cassa stated they were all set with that detail. There will be a stone retaining wall. They eliminated the trash dumpsters and there will now be roll out trash bins. Landscaping along Jordan road will be completed as well with privacy, burming and plants. They plan on saving as much of the large trees as possible. Signs are shown on the drawings he distributed to the board. Chairman Lacivita stated the signs profile needs to be on the final site plan. There will be lighting in specific areas and in the parking area. When the final plan is submitted for signature Mr. Miner stated the lighting and landscaping needs to be on that document. Public Hearing opened: Georgianna Pantom: asked what the effect will be on the house and will the parking lot be access from Jordan and Rt. 4 or both? Mr. Cassa stated it will be from Jordan road and will not impact the DeFreest House. Mr. Miner suggested that there should be natural evergreens for screening. Mr. Cassa agreed. Ms. Foley asked if he could plant arborvitae in that area and Mr. Cassa agreed. Public Hearing closed by Chairman Lacivita.
Page 2 SUBDIVISION APPROVAL: Proposal of David E. Dickinson & Associates, Wynantskill, NY for approval of a 10 lot subdivision (previously approved on Kimberly Circle), parcel ID # 123.7-2-7.7 in an RS district. This is an approval for a previous approval for this project that has expired. Dave Dickinson presented the application to the public. He explained that all is ready with sewer and paving, etc. with no changes from the last time it was approved. He reviewed a map with the board. Absolutely nothing has changed since it was approved. The approval has expired. The short form for SEQRA was completed. There is a hydrant on site as well. Public Hearing opened: Anne Malley: 1 Kimberly Circle asked if this is just a formality or are there actual plans to build something. Mr. Dickinson said it is a formality because the approval for the subdivision has expired. All was approved 13 years ago. She asked what the lot range size is. Mr. Dickinson showed her on the map. The average is an acre and a half. She also asked for a road sign and Mr. Miner stated he has done that for them. Charlie Slyer: East Ave and Winter St.: Traffic studies have they been completed. He is concerned about additional traffic. 13 years is a long time. He asked about speed bumps. Lacivita stated the town will not place speed bumps. He would have to talk to the highway superintendent about seasonal speed bumps. He would like another traffic study completed. Mr. Miner explained for small subdivision they typically do not do it for that. Chairman Lacivita stated when Daniella Place was constructed there was a full traffic study was complete and he state 10 houses do not warrant a traffic study. Mr. Miner stated he could ask the town board to have more PD patrols in that area during the high vehicle traffic. Chairman Lacivita stated this is an unlisted action and does not warrant a traffic study. He said the impact of 10 lots is minimal but that doesn t mean it will not add to the traffic. Mr. Slyer asked for some consideration for the sound, noise and vehicles. Lacivita stated Mr. Slyer should call the town supervisor for assistance with issues. Chairman Lacivita stated construction issues are a bd issue to handle. Mr. Slyer asked if the fire department, police department and highway department could be asked again for comments because they did not comment. Chairman Lacivita stated they had ample opportunity to comment and or come to the public hearing so we cannot ask them again. Mr. Slyer asked if he presented a petition to the board what could happen. Chairman Lacivita stated it would be entered into the file and Public opinion is weighted into the decision.
Page 3. Gena Slyer: 141 Winter Street: she asked if a construction truck breaks down on that road how will emergency services get to the school if needed. Chairman Lacivita does not feel this board is in a position to order a traffic study. Chairman Lacivita stated a lot of the significant work has been done already. Public Hearing closed. Presentations: SITE PLAN APPROVAL: Crown Castle, 3 Corporate Drive, #101, Clifton Park, NY 12065, for site plan approval of a telecommunications facility to be located at Vanderheyden Hall, 614 Cooper Hill Road, in an AR district, having parcel ID#: 124.-5-12.1. Jackie Murray and Ray Perry representing Crown Castle spoke about the application. She explained that their current tower is on 550 Main Avenue and the landowner there is not renewing the lease so they are moving the tower (building a new tower) on the Vanderhyden site and taking down the tower on the Main Avenue site. They maintain a tower that supports 4 wireless carriers. This will be about 350 feet from the current cite owned by the Casale s and will decommissioning the current one. They inherited the site from Verizon. They tower will need to be replaced and relocated because talks to renew the lease with the landowner have failed. They have included letters of intent to the applicants or the wireless companies as co-applicants. Same height, same antennas, only 350 feet from the current height. 720 feet from Rt. 355. 400 feet from the existing Vanderhyden building. There will also be a gravel access road to the tower. She is asking that the board not require a visual study at this time because it is the same as the one they are removing. They will need to clear some vegetation on the site. Ms. Foley asked about grade percentage but Ms. Murray did not have that information. There will also be equipment shelters. The carriers all have different designs for their systems. The generators are propane per Ms. Murray but she will confirm that because it is not on the plan. Chairman Lacivita asked for a graph of sound range for the generators noise level in case abutting landowners have issue. Ms. Murray will provide that. Chairman Lacivita asked that when the generators are tested each month that they are tested at the same time. SITE PLAN APPROVAL: DF Acquisitions, LLC, 1 Coyote Lane, Troy, NY 12180, for site plan approval for a new commercial retail building to be located at 16 North Greenbush Road, Troy, NY 12180, in a BG district, having parcel ID#: 123.-1-1 This is the old Country Grove building. Miner stated the town could remove the transportation overlay district. Miner reviewed a map with the board.
Page 4 Brian Sisley, Aviation Eng. Proposing an office retail building 2 story, 9 ½ acre lot to subdivide into two lots. The three acre parcel will be purchased from HVCC. The plan is a drive thru restaurant and offices on second floor. Miner stated the zoning will change soon. Chairman Lacivita stated it is an unlisted action. It will not be scheduled for a public hearing yet because they are not ready to get to that point at this time. Chairman Lacivita would like a comment from the PD regarding pedestrian traffic and safety. HVCC Security patrols that parking lot currently. Mr. Miner asked if they will have something in place so that HVCC students do not park in the retail parking area. They have a plan in place in hopes that they will deter that. Restaurant on first floor with drive thru and offices on second floor. Mr. Miner stated they will need to come back to sub divide the land. They are aware of that. They will formalize a sub division application. Mr. Miner stated they need action from the town and zoning board before planning can take action. They are not asking for any approvals this evening and Chairman Lacivita does not see any concerns. MINOR SUBDIVISION: John A. Weismann, Sr. and John A. Weismann, Jr., 180 Hidley Road, Wynantskill, NY 12198, for a two lot minor subdivision at the property located at 180 Hidley Road, in an AG/RU district, having parcel ID#: 123.-4-20.1. John Weisman Jr. presented the application. They would like to create a small lot for his dad. He will build a parcel on that subdivided land. Miner stated there will be a proper access road. They will be on town water. Farrell Builders will be constructing the home. There was another 4 lot subdivision in 1989. There are deed restrictions on each of the lot owner s deeds. All four deeds have the same language. Mr. Weismann would like to have his own driveway to the new house and grant an easement to the old home and take all liability to Mr. Ferrito who has one of the lots. The zoning may change on Thursday per Mr. Miner. Mr. Weismann is on the ZB agenda for Wednesday for a variance for lot size. Clarification is needed on the deed restrictions per Chairman Lacivita. Mr. Casino asked about parcel size. If someone wants to build a home on their parcel and share some of his driveway. Mr. Miner stated they have the same deed restrictions to be signed off by the other land owners. The town would need to see the deed restriction per Mr. Miner. MAJOR SUBDIVISION: Shane Cahill, for a cluster subdivision, in an AG/RU district, having parcel ID#: 145.-10-13.1. Mr. Cahill owns a piece of property on Mammoth Springs road of 8 acres. MINOR SUBDIVISION: Shane Cahill, for a minor subdivision, in an AG/RU district, having parcel ID#: 145.-10-13.1. Mr. Cahill would like to take one of the 28 acre parcels on the corner of Mammoth. Someone who owns property near this with stables and horses so they could use it for the horse stables. He would like to use a 2 acre lot on Mammoth spring. He wants to break the existing parcel into three parcels.
Page 5 Lot 1 is 6.5 acres Lot 2 is 2.01 acres Lot 3 is 11.76 acres Major sub division: he will ask for a cluster. Mr. Miner explained what Mr. Cahill will need to do to present a cluster sub division. There is a conventional layout and a cluster layout presented. Chairman Lacivita stated this does intersect with East Greenbush. Mr. Cahill stated they originally were not going to have anything to interfere with any property in East Greenbush but that has changed per Mr. Cahill and some of the homes will be in East Greenbush. Mr. Cahill has spoken to East Greenbush and that they prefer that North Greenbush be lead agency. Chairman Lacivita stated they need this in writing to ensure no issues. Lacivita also asked Mr. Cahill to have something from the highway superintendent about the road/blvd. layout similar to Forrest Hills. Mr. Cahill will get that. This is for maintenance and plowing of those roads. He is not asking for a public hearing to be scheduled at this time. Mr. Miner showed Mr. Cahill what he will need to add to the map for when it is presented again. He needs to show wells and septic s and roadways and all the lots marked on the map. Mr. Cahill explained the cluster: intention is put forth a development with smaller newer homes and would not want to do homeowners association but contract with a landscaping firm for maintenance. Mr. Cahill stated nothing is less than one acre in the cluster. Chairman Lacivita stated there will be concerns from the fire district about the length of the roads the turning radius, etc. They certainly can be mitigated. Mr. Cahill asked if the outlets are large enough (best road etc.) to accommodate this cluster. Chairman Lacivita stated of it was more than 50 lots the board would most likely ask for a traffic study. Mr. Miner noted that there are a lot of flag shaped lots in this proposal. Mr. Cahill is interested in setting a public hearing for the Minor subdivision this evening. Business Meeting Approval of June meeting minutes. Motion made to approve June 2016 meeting minutes by Mr. Ahern and seconded by Mr. Wilson. Action to be considered: NEW SITE PLAN: Proposal of the Franklin Group, 99 North Greenbush Road, Troy NY for site plan approval of a single story office building on the south east corner of Jordan Road and NY Route 4, parcel ID # 134.-1-4.1 in a PBD district. Conditions: Details on landscaping on Jordan road, east parking and turning radius and fence needs to be detailed on the final site plan. Motion made by Ms. Foley for neg dec SEQRA and seconded by Mr. Wilson. All in favor, motion carried. Motion made to accept final site plan approval by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Foley. All in favor, motion carried.
Page 6 Action to be considered: SUBDIVISION APPROVAL: Proposal of David E. Dickinson & Associates, Wynantskill, NY for approval of a 10 lot subdivision (previously approved on Kimberly Circle), parcel ID # 123.7-2-7.7 in an RS district. Chairman Lacivita will communicate the traffic concerns the neighbors have to the PD. Motion made for neg dec by Ms. Foley and seconded by Mr. Ahern. All in favor, motion carried. Motion made to accept final sub division approval by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Foley. All in favor. Motion carried. Action to be considered: SITE PLAN APPROVAL: Crown Castle, 3 Corporate Drive, #101, Clifton Park, NY 12065, for site plan approval of a telecommunications facility to be located at Vanderheyden Hall, 614 Cooper Hill Road, in an AR district, having parcel ID#: 124.-5-12.1. Motion made for site plan approval and set Public Hearing August 1 at 6:30pm by Ms. Foley and seconded by Mr. Wilson. All in favor, motion carried. Action to be considered: MINOR SUBDIVISION: John A. Weismann, Sr. and John A. Weismann, Jr., 180 Hidley Road, Wynantskill, NY 12198, for a two lot minor subdivision at the property located at 180 Hidley Road, in an AG/RU district, having parcel ID#: 123.-4-20.1. Motion made to accept the sketch plan by Ms. Foley and seconded by Mr. Wilson and schedule public hearing for August 1 st at 6:40pm. Mr. Lacivita asked for the land owners to get all their deeds and paperwork together prior to the public hearing next month legal counsel can review. All in favor, motion carried. Action to be considered: SITE PLAN APPROVAL: DF Acquisitions, LLC, 1 Coyote Lane, Troy, NY 12180, for site plan approval for a new commercial retail building to be located at 16 North Greenbush Road, Troy, NY 12180, in a BG district, having parcel ID#: 123.-1-1 No motions or approvals needed at this time per Chairman Lacivita. Action to be considered: MAJOR SUBDIVISION: Shane Cahill, for a cluster subdivision, in an AG/RU district, having parcel ID#: 145.-10-13.1. Mr. Cahill is not yet ready for the board to accept sketch plan and schedule public hearing for the major subdivision. Action to be considered: MINOR SUBDIVISION: Shane Cahill, for a minor subdivision, in an AG/RU district, having parcel ID#: 145.-10-13.1. Env. assessment form Mr. Miner has and larger map will be needed for the public hearing. Motion made to accept sketch plan and schedule public hearing for August 1 st at 6:50 by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Foley. All in favor, motion carried.
Page 7 Discussion: Van Rensselaer Square: CapCom permit has been issued. The map has a number of stores but no announcement has been made yet per Mr. Miner. Mr. Miner stated that the procedure that was voted on for an application and what the application needs to do. Mr. Miner has no way to verify if these were done and he has no way of knowing. How can that be alleviated? Mr. Miner would like the building department to take the responsibility of getting it to the various municipalities. And he wants an on line copy of all applications and paperwork and a pdf file to post on the website and the agencies can send their comments directly back to the BD electronically. This way the PB Members could review all applications and comments prior to the meeting. Chairman Lacivita will change the new plan that was voted on. Motion to Adjourn at 9:15pm by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Ahern. Next meeting August 1, 2016