TOWN OF GUILDERLAND PLANNING BOARD MAY 24, 2017 Minutes of meeting held at Guilderland Town Hall, Rt. 20, Guilderland NY, 12084 at 7:30pm. Members Present: Stephen Feeney, Chairman Theresa Coburn James Cohen Michael Cleary Herb Hennings William Meehan Thomas Robert - Absent Chairman Feeney called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. He noted the emergency exits in the event they were needed. Motion made for approval of 3/22/17 minutes by Mickey Cleary, seconded by Terry Coburn. Vote 5 0. (Cohen abstained, Robert absent) Motion made for approval of 4/12/17 and 5/10/17 minutes by Mickey Cleary, seconded by Herb Hennings. Vote 6 0. (Robert absent) ****************************************************************************** MATTER OF BELIVEAU WEST OLD STATE ROAD Chairman Feeney stated that this is a public hearing on the final plat of a proposed minor 2 lot subdivision of 95.25 acres. Zoned RA3. Stephen Walrath presenting. Terry Coburn read the legal notice: The case of Daniel and Linda Beliveau will be heard on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 7:30pm at the Guilderland Town Hall, Route 20, Guilderland, New York 12084 for the purpose of obtaining final subdivision approval. Such subdivision is proposed as one 3.01 acre lot cut from a 95.25 acre parent parcel. The general location of the site is 2155 West Old State Road. The property is zoned RA3. Tax Map # 14.00-1-13.1 Plans are open for inspection, by appointment, at the Planning Department during normal business hours. Dated: May 3, 2017 Stephen Feeney Chairman, Planning Board 1
Stephen Walrath stated that there is 3.01 acres on the south side of West Old State Road that has the barns on it and Daniel and Linda are going to buy the barns from his other brothers. The four brothers will obtain ownership of the other 92 acres. Chairman Feeney asked if there were any questions or comments from the residents. There were none. Chairman Feeney entertained a motion to close the public hearing; so moved by Terry Coburn and seconded by Bill Meehan. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) Chairman Feeney made a motion under SEQR regarding the minor two lot subdivision on West Old State Road for this Unlisted Action: In accordance with Section 8-0113, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, this Agency has conducted an initial review to determine whether the above named project may have a significant effect on the environment and on the basis of that review hereby finds: The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. This determination is based on the reasons stated below. REASONS FOR DETERMINATION: o Very minor nature of two lot subdivision of 95.25 acres creating one additional 3 acre lot with existing farm buildings. o Review of short environmental assessment form. Motion seconded by Herb Hennings. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) Chairman Feeney made a motion for final approval for Beliveau for a two lot subdivision with the following conditions: Town Highway Superintendent approval (for any new curb cut). Albany County Health Department approval (with building permit application). $1500 per dwelling unit park & recreation fund (with building permit application). Motion seconded by Mickey Cleary. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) MATTER OF ANTONIO TRIMARCHI 2 GERTRUDE STREET Chairman Feeney stated that this was a public hearing on the final plat of a proposed minor 2 lot subdivision of 19,778sf (.45 acres). Antonio Trimarchi presenting. Terry Coburn read the legal notice: The case of Antonio Trimarchi will be heard on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 7:30pm at the Guilderland Town Hall, Route 20, Guilderland, New York 12084 for the purpose of obtaining final subdivision approval. Such subdivision is proposed as two lots cut from a 19,778sf parent parcel. The general location of the site is 2 Gertrude Street. The property is zoned R15. Tax Map #63.11-1-34. Plans are open for inspection, by appointment, at the Planning Department during normal business hours. Dated: May 3, 2017. Stephen Feeney Chairman, Planning Board. 2
Chairman Feeney stated that there is correspondence in the file from the GCAC dated May 22, 2017 and they expressed concerns regarding the stormwater management. In conclusion they state that in the development of the property, care must be taken not to increase the amount of drainage from the applicant s property onto adjacent properties. Antonio Trimarchi discussed the wetlands behind his property. Mr. Trimarchi stated that he would be building on slab and not constructing basements. Chairman Feeney stated that this project does not meet the thresholds for a stormwater management plan. Chairman Feeney asked if there were any questions or comments from the residents. There were none. Chairman Feeney entertained a motion to close the public hearing; so moved by Terry Coburn, seconded by Bill Meehan. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) Chairman Feeney made a motion under SEQR regarding the matter of Antonio Trimarchi at 2 Gertrude Street for a two lot subdivision. In accordance with Section 8-0113, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, this Agency has conducted an initial review to determine whether the above named project may have a significant effect on the environment and on the basis of that review hereby finds: The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. This determination is based on the reasons stated below. REASONS FOR DETERMINATION: o Minor nature of two lot subdivision of.45 acres with municipal water and sewer. o Review of short environmental assessment form. Motion seconded by Herb Hennings. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) Chairman Feeney made a motion for final approval for the minor subdivision of Trimarchi with the following conditions: Town Highway Superintendent approval (for any new curb cut). Town Water and Wastewater Superintendent approval. $1500 per dwelling unit park & recreation fund (with building permit application). $2085 per dwelling unit sewer mitigation fee (with sewer hook-up application). Motion seconded by Mickey Cleary. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) MATTER OF CROSSGATES MALL (HOTEL DEVCO) LEHNER ROAD Chairman Feeney stated that this was a public hearing on the final plat of a proposed lot line rearrangement to create three parcels of approximately 3.9 acres, 4.7 acres and 1.5 acres for the purpose of accommodating future roadway realignments and the construction of a hotel. Robert Sweeney, Esq. presenting. 3
Terry Coburn read the legal notice: The case of Hotel Devco, LLC will be heard on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Town Hall, Route 20, Guilderland, New York 12084 for the purpose of obtaining final subdivision approval. Such subdivision is proposed as a lot line rearrangement to create three parcels of 4.7, 4.4 and 1.5 acres. The general location of the site is the former Lehner Road. The property is zoned: General Business Tax Map #s 52.01-1-4.1, 52.14-3-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 12 Plans are open for inspection, by appointment, at the Planning Department during normal business hours. Dated: May 9, 2017 Stephen Feeney Chairman, Planning Board Robert Sweeney stated that on the preliminary plat approval it was a condition that they absorb the stormwater lot into the main lot for the hotel. They have also eliminated the road corridor which holds the lot lines but will enable them to move forward when the Town makes a decision on whether they want that to be a public road or a private driveway. Chairman Feeney asked if there were any questions or comments from the residents. There were none. Chairman Feeney entertained a motion to close the public hearing. So moved by Bill Meehan; seconded by Mickey Cleary. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) Chairman Feeney stated that this has been referred to Albany County Planning Board and after they receive their recommendation or the lapse of 30 days, there will be a final approval. Chairman Feeney made a motion for SEQR determination for Crossgates Mall lot line rearrangement; Pyramid Management Group (Hotel Devco) on Lehner Road as an unlisted action. In accordance with Section 8-0113, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, this Agency has conducted an initial review to determine whether the above named project may have a significant effect on the environment and on the basis of that review hereby finds: The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. This determination is based on the reasons stated below. 4
REASONS FOR DETERMINATION: o Minor nature of a lot line rearrangement of 11.6 acres creating 3 lots. Any subsequent actions taking place on the parcels will be subject to appropriate independent environmental review. o Review of short environmental assessment form and environmental review exhibits submitted by the applicant. Motion seconded by Terry Coburn. Vote 6 0. (Tom Robert absent) The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm. 5
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