Page 1 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 Town of Farmington 1000 County Road 8 Farmington, New York 14425 PLANNING BOARD Wednesday, July 6, 2016, 7:00 p.m. APPROVED MINUTES The following minutes are written as a summary of the main points that were made and the actions taken at the Town of Farmington Planning Board meeting. Board Members Present: Scott Makin Adrian Bellis Edward Hemminger Mary Neale Douglas Viets Staff Present: Lance S. Brabant, CPESC, Town of Farmington Engineer, MRB Group P.C. Ronald L. Brand, Town of Farmington Director of Development and Planning John Weidenborner, Assistant Chief, Farmington Volunteer Fire Association Applicants Present: None Also Present: Gerald A. Bloss, 81 Gannett Road, Farmington, N.Y. 14425 1. MEETING OPENING The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Since those present were familiar with the members of the Planning Board and staff, and with the emergency procedures and exits, Mr. Makin omitted introductions and the review of procedures this evening. Mr. Makin said the meeting would be conducted according to the Rules of Procedure approved by the Planning Board on March 2, 2016. 1
Page 2 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2016 A motion was made by MS. NEALE, seconded by MR. BELLIS, that the minutes of the June 15, 2016, meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 3. FINAL SUBDIVISION APPLICATION PB #0701-16 Final Two-Lot Subdivision Application Name: William Peterson, 13 Teft Road, Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432 Location: Zoning District: Request: West side of Yellow Mills Road between Turner Road and Fox Road A-80 Agricultural Two-lot subdivision of land to create Lot #2 consisting of 4 acres for future development of a single-family dwelling and the remaining lands of the parent parcel, Lot #1, consisting of 15.5+ acres to remain with an existing dwelling The Public Hearing on this subdivision application was held on June 15, 2016, at which meeting the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) determination was made and the Preliminary Two-Lot Subdivision application was approved. Mr. Brand reported that all conditions of the Preliminary Two-Lot Subdivision approval have been addressed, signed and entered upon the final plat for consideration this evening. Mr. Brabant said that MRB Group has reviewed the final plat, confirmed that all preliminary subdivision conditions of approval and engineering comments have been addressed, and that he had no further comments on the application. Mr. Makin then asked the board members for comments. Hearing none, he then asked the clerk to read aloud the following resolution: TOWN OF FARMINGTON PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION FINAL PLAT, LOTS #1 AND #2, WILLIAM AND CONNIE PETERSON SUBDIVISION WEST SIDE OF YELLOW MILLS ROAD, NORTH OF FOX ROAD PB #0701-16 2
Page 3 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 APPLICANTS: William & Connie Peterson 13 Teft Road, Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432 ACTION: Final Plat, Lots #1 and #2, William and Connie Peterson Subdivision WHEREAS, the Town of Farmington Planning Board (hereinafter referred to as Planning Board), has received an Application from William and Connie Peterson, for Final Subdivision Plat Approval, to subdivide from Lot #1 (identified as Tax Map Account #10.00-1-26.100 containing a total of 19.5 acres) a four-acre parcel of land to be known as Lot #2; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has received testimony at tonight s public meeting regarding the proposed final plat drawing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined the proposed action to be an Unlisted Action as identified under Part 617, of Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (hereinafter referred to as the SEQR Regulations); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has made, under separate resolution, a determination of non-significance upon said action, thereby satisfying the procedural requirements under the SEQR Regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board does hereby move to grant final plat approval of the above referenced application with the following conditions: 1. Approval is based upon the drawing prepared by Freeland-Parrinello, Land Surveyors, entitled Final Subdivision Plat, William & Connie Peterson, Lots 1 and 2, having a revised date of June 21, 2016. 2. The Final Plat Mylar and four (4) paper copies of said plat map are to be signed by David A. Freeland, LS 49172. 3. Once the Final Plat drawing mylar and four (4) paper copies have been amended, then they may be submitted to, reviewed and accepted by the Town Code En force ment Officer, then the Planning Board Chairperson may sign said drawing. Once the drawing has been signed, then the Applicant has a maximum of 62 days from the date of signing to file the mylar and two (2) paper prints are to be filed in the Ontario County Clerk s Office. 4. Final Plat Approval is valid for a period of 180 days from today. Failure to revise and submit the plat map drawing for signature by the Planning Board Chairperson within this time period will result in the approval being made null and void. 3
Page 4 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 A motion was made by MS. NEALE and seconded by MR. VIETS that the preceding resolution be approved. Adrian Bellis Edward Hemminger Mary Neale Douglas Viets Scott Makin Motion carried. 4. FINAL SITE PLAN APPLICATION PB #0702-16 Final Site Plan Application Name: William Peterson, 13 Teft Road, Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432 Location: 192 Yellow Mills Road, Palmyra, N.Y. 14522 Zoning District: Request: A-80 Agricultural Site Plan approval to construct a single-family dwelling upon Lot #2 of the William and Connie Peterson Subdivision There was no further discussion on this application which accompanied the preceding Final Subdivision application of Mr. Peterson. Mr. Makin asked the clerk to read aloud the following resolution: TOWN OF FARMINGTON PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION FINAL SITE PLAN, LOT #2 OF THE WILLIAM AND CONNIE PETERSON SUBDIVISION FOR GARY AND BETTY SCHULTZ WEST SIDE OF YELLOW MILLS ROAD, NORTH OF FOX ROAD PB #0702-16 APPLICANTS: ACTION: William & Connie Peterson 13 Teft Road, Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432 Final Site Plan, Lot #2 of the William and Connie Peterson Subdivision for Gary and Betty Schultz WHEREAS, the Town of Farmington Planning Board (hereinafter referred to as Planning Board), has received an Application from William and Connie Peterson, for Final Site Plan Approval, for proposed Lot #2 of the William and Connie Peterson Subdivision 4
Page 5 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 (identified as being part of Tax Map Account #10.00-1-26.100 containing a total of 4.0 acres); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has received testimony at tonight s public meeting regarding the proposed final site plan drawing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined the proposed action to be an Unlisted Action as identified under Part 617, of Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (hereinafter referred to as the SEQR Regulations); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has made, under separate resolution, a determination of non-significance upon said action, thereby satisfying the procedural requirements under the SEQR Regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board does hereby move to grant final site plan approval of the above referenced application with the following conditions: 1. Approval is based upon the drawing prepared by Marks Engineering, entitled Final Site Plan For: Gary and Betty Schultz, Lot #2 Peterson Subdivision, having a revised date of June 17, 2016. 2. A total of five (5) Final Site Plan drawings are to be submitted to the Town Code Enforcement Officer for his review and acceptance. Then he shall notify the identified Town Departments, the Town Engineers and then the Planning Board Chairperson to sign the final site plan drawing. Once the drawings have been signed, then one copy is to be provided to each of the signators, the Town Development Office and the Applicant. If the Applicant desires more than one signed copy, then he is to provide the additional copies for signing. 3. Final Site Plan Approval is valid for a period of 180 days from today. Failure to submit the final plan map drawings for signatures within this time period will result in the approval being made null and void. A motion was made by MR. BELLIS, seconded by MR. HEMMINGER, that the preceding resolution be approved. Adrian Bellis Edward Hemminger Mary Neale Douglas Viets Scott Makin Motion carried. 5
Page 6 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 5. OPEN DISCUSSION Director of Development and Planning: Hickory Rise Subdivision, Section 1 Letter of Credit Release No. 5: Mr. Brand said that a resolution has been prepared for board consideration this evening for the Hickory Rise Subdivision, Section 1 Letter of Credit Release No. 5. A motion was made by MR. VIETS, seconded by MR. HEMMINGER, that the reading of the resolution be waived. Motion carried by voice vote. The reading of the resolution was waived. A motion was made by MS. NEALE, seconded by MR. VIETS, that the following resolution be approved: TOWN OF FARMINGTON PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION LETTER OF CREDIT RELEASE NO. 5 HICKORY RISE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1 WHEREAS, the Town of Farmington Planning Board (hereinafter referred to as Planning Board) has received a request, from Lance S. Brabant, CPESC, MRB Group, P.C., the Town Engineer, to approve a partial release (Release # 5) from the above referenced Letter of Credit; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has also received and reviewed the Letter of Credit Release Form #5, signed by all Department Heads, along with the Engineer s Estimates attachment thereto; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 144, Section 32. F. of the Farmington Town Code, the Planning Board is to render recommendations to the Town Board whether or not to honor the requested release from the Letter of Credit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board, after having reviewed the file on this subdivision and the recommendations from the Town Department Heads, does hereby recommend that the Town Board take formal action to approve the request to release a total of $51,819.66 (Release #5) in this Letter of Credit, leaving a balance of $103,074.54 remaining in the Letter of Credit. Adrian Bellis Edward Hemminger Mary Neale Douglas Viets Scott Makin 6
Page 7 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 Motion carried. Monarch Manor Subdivision, Section 1 Letter of Credit Release No. 2 Mr. Brand said that a resolution has been prepared for board consideration this evening for the Monarch Manor Subdivision, Section 1 Letter of Credit Release No. 2. He said that he received a telephone call from a resident on New Michigan Road who reported that the driveways of four New Michigan Road residents had been damaged during the initial site work for the installation of water and sewer lines for the Monarch Manor Subdivision. These driveways have remained in a state of disrepair for the past several months and have not yet been repaired. Mr. Brand and Mr. Kincaid inspected the damages during a site visit earlier today. Mr. Brand said that he subsequently contacted Walter F. Baker of D.S.B. Engineers & Architects, P.C., the developer s engineer, and that Mr. Baker has advised that Mr. DiPrima of A&D Real Estate Development Corporation LLC has made a commitment to making repairs to the driveways starting next Thursday (July 14, 2016) and that all repairs would be completed by Friday, July 15, 2016. A motion was made by MR. VIETS, seconded by MR. HEMMINGER, that the reading of the resolution be waived. Motion carried by voice vote. The reading of the resolution was waived. A motion was made by MR. BELLIS, seconded by MR. VIETS, that the following resolution be approved: TOWN OF FARMINGTON PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION LETTER OF CREDIT RELEASE NO. 2 MONARCH MANOR SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 WHEREAS, the Town of Farmington Planning Board (hereinafter referred to as Planning Board) has received a request, from Lance S. Brabant, CPESC, MRB Group, P.C., the Town Engineer, to approve a partial release (Release # 2) from the above referenced Letter of Credit; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has also received and reviewed the Letter of Credit Release Form #2, signed by all Department Heads, along with the Engineer s Estimates attachment thereto; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 144, Section 32. F. of the Farmington Town Code, the Planning Board is to render recommendations to the Town Board whether or not to honor the requested release from the Letter of Credit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board, after having reviewed the file on this subdivision and the recommendations from the Town Department 7
Page 8 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 Heads, does hereby recommend that the Town Board take formal action to approve the request to release a total of $340,131.38 (Release #2) in this Letter of Credit, leaving a balance of $486,410.89 remaining in the Letter of Credit. Adrian Bellis Edward Hemminger Mary Neale Douglas Viets Scott Makin Motion carried. Mr. Brand then discussed the following topics: Psyllos Incentive Zoning Project: Mr. Psyllos has acquired an additional four acres of land on the south side of County Road 41 from Hansen Metal Fabrication. This acreage will be added to the approximately 134 acres of land on the southwest corner of State Route 332 and County Road 41 as part of the Psyllos Incentive Zoning Project. The applicant is requesting the rezoning of the land from General Business (GB), Limited Industrial (LI) and Residential (R-1-15) to Incentive Zoning (IZ) for commercial, residential and assisted living development. Mr. Brand said that Mr. Psyllos is now engaged in the evaluation of new developers for the residential portion of the project and for engineering services. He said that the project remains on hold for the present time, that the Town Board is aware of the status of the project, and that the Development Office is awaiting further direction from the applicant. Farmington Apartments Phase II Incentive Zoning Project (Home Leasing): The applicant is seeking an amendment to the Overall Plan Map of the Mercier Incentive Zoning Project (Lots #4 and #5) to reduce the amount of restricted business types from 93,200 square feet of office space and 480 off-street parking spaces to 20,000 square feet of office space with 100 off-street parking spaces, and to construct 13 apartment structures with off-street parking for 236 vehicles, a community center recreation building and three on-site storage structures. The 18-acre site is locted south of Mercier Boulevard, north of Hathaway Drive and west of State Route 332. The Planning Board issued its report and recommendation to the Town Board on this application on June 1, 2016. Mr. Brand reported that the application will be considered by the Ontario County Planning Board on July 13, 2016, and that the Town Board will hold a Public Hearing on the application on July 26, 2016. Concept Plan for the Ingrid Scampole Property: Mr. Brand reviewed with the Planning Board the Incentive Zoning concept plan proposed by the DiMarco Group of Rochester, N.Y., on behalf of Michael Cerone of Penfield, N.Y., who is planning a retail and storage unit project on 15.5 acres of land on the west side of 8
Page 9 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 State Route 332 opposite Farmbrook Drive. The plans include two retail pads (approximately 3,500 square feet and 4,300 square feet, respectively), a single-story retail structure along State Route 332, and a climate-controlled mini-storage facility in the rear of the parcel. A Special Use Permit is required for the mini-storage facility. Mr. Brand explained that the site is located on the north side of the abandoned Auburn railroad bed, and between the Cobblestone Arts Center and Section 6 of the Auburn Meadows Subdivision. As amenities as part of the Incentive Zoning application, the applicant is considering a dedicated Town road, installation of a 12-inch water main and a parking area for users of the Auburn Trail. Mr. Brand said that the mini-storage facility would be well buffered from view from Route 332 by the retail component of the project. He noted that this site is well suited for a mini-storage facility due to its proximity to the multi-family development on the southwest side of the Auburn Trail and to the Auburn Meadows Subdivision Tract. He explained that the applicant also is discussing a proposed driveway from the Cobblestone Arts Center that would connect to the new Town road and the existing traffic signal at State Route 332 and Farmbrook Drive, a topic which had been identified as a safety concern by the Ontario County Planning Board during a previous review of the Cobblestone Arts Center Project. Mr. Brand said that an application could be presented to the Town Board in late July or early August. Ms. Neale asked about drainage issues with this property. Mr. Brand said that most drainage flows to the northwest to Beaver Creek and that this parcel is buffered by the abandoned Auburn railroad bed. Mr. Brabant noted that the applicant is planning a storm-water management area on the property. Mr. Hemminger asked that the mini-storage area be well buffered and that any storage structures that could be viewed from State Route 332 must have a better look than a standard mini warehouse for heightened aesthetics. Mr. Brand also noted that the project would have to comply with the architectural design requirements in the Major Thoroughfare Overlay District (MTOD). Mr. Brand said that the Project Review Committee discussed with the applicant the installation of sidewalks to connect the sidewalks being installed in Section 6N of the Auburn Meadows Subdivision with the existing sidewalks along State Route 332. He said that the applicant also was informed about the Psyllos Incentive Zoning Project proposed for the southwest corner of State Route 332 and County Road 41 and that the Town Board will be asked to consider an amendment to the MTOD Official Map showing a connection from the new Town road alignment from this site across adjacent parcels of land to the north and into the proposed residential and assisted living areas of the Psyllos project. 9
Page 10 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 Mr. Hemminger suggested that the Town highway superintendent review the concept plan to assure that there will be adequate space along the new Town road for plowed snow storage. Mr. Brand also noted that through traffic into the Auburn Meadows Subdivision should be avoided. In addition, he noted that Ivory Drive in Section 6N of the Auburn Meadows Subdivision should terminate at the intersection with the future Town highway from State Route 332 into the site and then north into the Psyllos site. Mr. Hemminger said that the property could be more marketable with access to the traffic signal at State Route 332. He noted that he would not be in favor of having the mini-warehouse project be completed before construction of the commercial buildings on the site. Mr. Brand noted that Mr. Cerone has stated that the proceeds from the commercial development would be required to enable construction of the mini-warehouse project on the site and the construction of the new Town highway. Mr. Viets asked about the height of the climate-controled mini-storage structures. Mr. Brand said that they would be of similar height to the retail structures that would front on State Route 332 which would serve as buffers. Mr. Bellis asked why the Town Code does not permit outdoor storage. Mr. Brand explained that outdoor storage is generally not permitted to avoid storage of boats, recreational vehicles and other items that would be subject to vandalism. Mr. Brabant also noted that a Special Use Permit is required for outdoor storage. Mr. Viets asked if landscaping is proposed along State Route 332. Mr. Brand said that the applicant is proposing landscaping along the road that will be in conformance with the MTOD Landscaping Design. He also noted that there is an existing sidewalk across the State Route 332 frontage of the property. This sidewalk, between where the Auburn Trail connects at the south property line and the signal crossing of State Route 332, will be widened as part of the Auburn Trail Project. Major Thoroughfare Overlay District (MTOD) Amendment: Mr. Brand said that Mr. Brabant and MRB Group will begin working on this amendment. Farmland Protection Plan: Mr. Brand reported that the Farmland Protection Plan as revised by the Plan Advisory Committee and the Town Agriculture Advisory Committee would be presented to the Town Board on July 12, 2016, and that a Public Hearing on the Plan will be scheduled for July 26, 2016. MiniTech Framing Systems: Mr. Brand reported that this project will be on the Planning Board s agenda on July 20, 2016. MiniTec Framing Systems LLC is proposing a manufacturing facility on 10 acres of land on the north side of County Road 41 east of the Service Steel facility. The project includes a proposed 200- foot x 263-foot manufacturing structure and land-banked parking for 75 vehicles 10
Page 11 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 in Phase 1 and a future 200-foot x 300-foot building addition and a future parking area in Phase 2. Mr. Brand said that the project was delayed for discussions between Service Steel and MiniTech Framing regarding Service Steel s potential purchase of additional land in the Blackwood Associates LLC Subdivision that would have impacted this project. The deal fell through and Service Steel is no longer interested in purchasing additional land in the subdivision. New York Planning Federation Summer Sessions: Mr. Brand distributed materials about the upcoming annual summer training sessions for board members offered by the New York Planning Federation in conjunction with the Association of Towns. The four locations and dates are: Friday, July 28, 2016, Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Town of Hyde Park (Dutchess County); Wednesday, August 3, 2016, Century House, Latham (Town of Colonie, Albany County); Friday, August 5, 2016, Radisson Hotel, Corning, N.Y. (Steuben County); and Friday, August 12, 2016, Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island, Batavia, N.Y. (Genesee County). Response to New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: Mr. Brand distributed to the Planning Board a letter dated July 6, 2016, from Supervisor Ingalsbe that was sent to Michael Latham, Director, Division of Land and Water Resources, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The letter is in response to an inquiry made to the Department by Ms. Bonalyn Nelsen concerning an amendment to her 2011 Site Plan for her Pura Vida Berry Farm farm-market operation located at 4837 State Route 96, which is a start-up farm that is now located within Ontario County Agricultural District No. 1. In the response letter, Mr. Brand notes that Ms. Nelsen applied for and received Site Plan approval for a farm-market operation in 2011 and at that time there was no information shown for what she is now proposing. Mr. Brand explained that Ms. Nelsen has not provided the Town with details that have been requested for consideration of an amendment to her Site Plan. Several Planning Board members recalled the site plan and the fact that the New York State Department of Transportation was very deliberate in locating the only point of access from along State Route 96 due to sight limitations. The Planning Board members expressed their concern with the safety of the traveling public and persons coming to the farm market and U-pick operations. A traffic impact study for the Farmington Market Center on State Route 96 has been received and is being reviewed. Following an evening site visit to the Federal Express Distribution Facility on Collett Road, it has been determined that the structure s lighting is in compliance with the Town Code and the applicant s approved lighting plans. It was noted that a resident of the nearby Hickory Rise Subdivision had complained about the intensity of the lighting of the site. 11
Page 12 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 The sidewalk extension along Hook Road between Belmont Estates and Hickory Rise is being redesigned and will be relocated further away from snow removal and storage areas along the east shoulder of Hook Road. BME Associates has been retained by the Town and is preparing the required easements across the private properties. Work on the right-hand turning lane from Collett Road onto State Route 332 is progressing well and is near completion. The work is being done by Pooler Construction and is funded by Federal Express as required by the New York State Department of Transportation as part of the approval of the Federal Express Distribution Facility. DiFelice Development has requested that the berm on the south side of Collett Road along its property be lowered to provide better visibility to its proposed industrial complex on the southwest corner of Hook Road and Collett Road. Mr. Brand said that the company must coordinate the relocation of existing utility lines with the two involved utilities and with the Town highway superintendent. Code Enforcement Officer: Mr. Brand reported on the following topics on behalf of Code Enforcement Officer James Morse: Tax account numbers have been issued for lots in Monarch Manor Subdivision, Section 1. However, no building permits have yet been issued until additional documentation regarding the builder s adherence to various State building standards are provided. It is anticipated that these building plans will be approved later this week and building permits will be issued. Preconstruction meetings were held on July 1, 2016, for Section 4 of the Estates at Beaver Creek Subdivision and for Section 2 of the Hickory Rise Subdivision. Mr. Brand noted that Ryan Homes will be the builder for Section 4 of the Estates at Beaver Creek. New public notification signs for site development signs will be implemented. Ewing Graphics will maintain the posting and removal of these signs for the Town. Regarding the construction project underway at the New York State Police Troop E headquarters located along State Route 332 in the Town of Farmington, a copy of a June 29, 2016, letter sent by Larsen Engineering to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in Albany, N.Y., has been received and filed. Also provided to ther DEC by Larsen Engineering is the MS4 Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) Acceptance Form signed by the Town of Farmington for the project. The engineering firm has asked the DEC to sign the completed Notice of Intent application for the SWPPP, to issue the SPDES Permit and to provide the Town with a copy thereof. 12
Page 13 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 Town Engineer: Mr. Brabant reported that the draft concept master plan for the phased implementation of the Beaver Creek Park has been completed and will be presented to the Park Planning Advisory Committee on July 13, 2016. He explained that the master plan proposes the park s development in four phases over a six- to seven-year period of time and includes the overall improvement area outside the park, as well. He hopes to receive comments from the Town s Parks and Recreation Committee prior to the July 13th meeting. Mr. Brabant reported that MRB Group and BME Associates have been retained by the Town to perform on-site construction inspections following the retirement of the Town s construction inspector. He also noted that he will be meeting with Parrone Engineering regarding Phase 1 of the Redfield Grove Incentive Zoning Project. He said that the applicant still may be awaiting information from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the site. Board Members Comments: Mr. Hemminger suggested that DiFelice Development may wish to consider a lighting study of the proposed industrial complex on the southwest corner of Hook Road and Collett Road in response to a Hickory Rise neighbor s complaint of the lighting on the nearby Federal Express Distribution Facility. Mr. Makin asked that board members review the Comprehensive Plan and provide their comments to him and to Mr. Brand. He said that these would be reviewed by the board at the next meeting on July 20, 2016. Mr. Brand suggested that the Planning Board consider asking the Town Board for the necessary funding to provide for full review and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan in 2017. Mr. Hemminger commented upon the increasing number of Incentive Zoning projects and indicated that this avenue of development seems to be a trend among developers. Mr. Brand noted that the Incentive Zoning process provides flexibilities for developers and for the Town to receive amenities that would otherwise be unaffordable, such as new roads, over-sized water and sewer lines, and other features. 11. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made MR. BELLIS seconded by MR. MR. VIETS, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 13
Page 14 of 14 Town of Farmington Planning Board Meeting Minutes APPROVED July 6, 2016 The next regular meeting of the Planning Board will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Following the meeting, the clerk secured the building. Respectfully submitted, L.S. John M. Robortella, Clerk of the Town of Farmington Planning Board 14