Richard Williams, Chairman of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. ROLL CALL: RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR BENJAMIN WRIGHT, VICE CHAIR RYAN DAVIES MARK HAMILTON ALLISON HULBERT-BRUCE MARK ROBINSON NICHOLAS ZAGRODZKI BOB GUYNUP : EXCUSED APPROVAL of December 13, 2017 minutes. Mr. Williams shared with the Board that you have the minutes from the last meeting. He asked if anyone had any changes, corrections, deletions or additions. MOTION: Mr. Hamilton made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Second by: Mrs. Hulbert-Bruce. ROLL CALL: Mr. Hamilton ~ yes, Mrs. Hulbert-Bruce ~ yes, Mr. Robinson ~ yes, Mr. Zagrodzki ~ yes, Mr. PUBLIC: Mr. Williams opens the floor to public hearing. He let everyone know that they did not have a full Board but there was enough for a quorum. There were six members present and we only need four votes in order to pass any item on the agenda. If you would like to wait until the next meeting when there is a full Board, you are more than welcome to do so, or we can proceed with the applications. The applicants wish to proceed. 1
1. APPLICATION: 1. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2018-000 Quaker Springs, Inc. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 The applicant, Quaker Springs, Inc. was present. Land Surveyor, Jeffrey Burns from RMS was here to represent and to explain the project as well as address any concerns. The applicant is seeking a 2-Lot Minor Subdivision located on the Mannix Rd. This is for Tax Parcel #279.-5-1. This parcel was brought up on the Pictometry by using the GIS map. This is a 24 acre parcel with 6 acres of wetlands. Quaker Springs, Inc. owns 50 out to Pinewood Dr. Mr. Guynup shows the Board where the wetlands are located, which run through the middle of the property. There is an access point to the property on the Pinewood Dr. side and will continue to be the access point to the property for Lot 2. Mr. Burns shares with the Board that Quaker Springs, Inc. wishes to subdivide their property into two lots, to convey Lot 1, a 9.71 acre which is a vacant parcel consisting of wooded upland and wetlands to be purchased by the joining property of Mr. & Mrs. Dustin. There is no proposal to develop, just a conveyance. Lot 2, which is 15.66 acres, will remain a vacant parcel owned by Quaker Springs, Inc. There are no plans for development, at this time, for Lot 2, but will be in the future. Mr. Laundrie s property is on the East side of the access point into the parcel that is being subdivided. As shown on the surveyor map, the access point will remain for Lot 2. Mr. Laundrie purchased his property under the pretense that this parcel would not be developed due to the wetlands and this maybe phase 1 of trying to separate the wetlands from the dry parcel for future development. Mr. Burns shares that there is no benefit to separating the wetlands for future development. There are still portions of wetlands on Lot 2 and the bulk of the 15.66 aces will be developed outside of the buffer in the future. Mr. Amoriell is one of the adjoining properties on the west side of Quaker Springs, Inc., off of Hillside Dr. as shown on the surveyors map. Mr. Amoriell wants to know how much of each parcel is delegated to wetlands between the 9 acres and the 6 acres. 2
Mr. Burns shares that he doesn t have the area counted for wetlands. As shown on the surveyors map, the flags are for a 100 buffer. There is no acreage calculated yet but he s guessing possibly 60 to 70% of the whole shape, which is 9.7 acres. Mr. Amoriell wants to know what the point was for the sale, if it wasn t for separating the wetlands. Mr. Burns shares that the point of sale is Mr. & Mrs. Dustin want to purchase the 9.71 acres. The Board views the application, tax map, and the deed. Mr. Williams asked the Board if they had any other questions for the applicant. No further questions from the Board. It was acknowledged a SEQR was required. SEQR REVIEW: MOTION: Mr. Williams made a motion to declare as an unlisted action and the Town of Peru as the Lead Agency. Second by: Mr. Wright. Mr. Williams went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts. MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare negative declaration; Second by: Mr. Zagrodzki. Mr. Robinson shares that he also boards this property and has spoken to Quaker Springs, Inc. There are no plans at this time for development. There was question that if Lot 2 was developed if the access point would still be off Pinewood Dr. or off the Mannix Rd. Mr. Burns shares that everything he has seen for development shows the access point would be Pinewood Dr. 3
MOTION: Mr. Williams; Second by: Mr. Robinson to approve the application as submitted with the stipulation that Mr. Dustin who will acquire the property, bring in the deed showing he has ownership of Lot 1 and to be added to the file. 2. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2018-001 Mountain Ridge Properties, LLC Site Plan review-continuation of a 2-Family Dwelling 57 Elm St. Peru, NY 12972 The applicant Mountain Ridge Properties, LLC was present and are seeking a Continuation of a 2-Family Dwelling. This is located at 57 Elm St. Mr. Guynup shows the Board pictures of house and the GIS map of the property on the Pictometry. This property was a two-family dwelling and has been vacant for more than a year. According to our Zoning Code, when something has been vacant for more than a year, the use then is discontinued. Then you are required to go to the Planning Board for a Site Plan Review for a two-family dwelling in that area. The property was acquired in December as a Foreclosure. Mr. Guynup shows pictures from the west, east, as, well as, the front of the building. The access into the apartment upstairs is on the west end of the building. There is a driveway on the east side and the west side of the building. The house needs some work. It was built in the 1870 s. There are some plumbing issues that need to be taken care of. Both Jay Bruce and Steve Bruce are electricians. They both work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Ray Brook. They know the electrical code and what needs to be done. Mr. Bruce shares with the Board that due to flooding in the basement, Wes s Plumbing and Heating checked the boiler and will need to be replaced which is a setback but they would like to get the building ready for tenants again. Mr. Williams asked how long it has been vacant. Mr. Guynup shares that it has been vacant for a least a few years. He had some issues with garbage associated with the property. After notifying the bank, the issue was resolved on the porch but not inside the building. A neighbor to this building shares that it has been vacant for two years. 4
Mr. Guynup shares with the Board that the Bruce s have made numerous trips to the landfill with material. The Bruce s would like to bring it back to a two-family dwelling. Mr. Williams asked how many bedrooms in each portion of the dwelling. Mr. Bruce shares that there is 3 bedrooms downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs. It s an over under duplex. The upstairs apartment isn t bad other than some flooring with electric heat. Mr. Wright asked what the mixture of homes is like on that street. There are duplexes, a mixture of single family dwellings, and one or two manufactured home on that street. The Board views the application, tax map, and the deed. Mr. Williams asked the Board if they had any other questions for the applicant. No further questions from the Board. It was acknowledged a SEQR was required. SEQR REVIEW: MOTION: Mr. Williams made a motion to declare as an unlisted action and the Town of Peru as the Lead Agency. Second by: Mr. Zagrodzki. Mr. Williams went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts. MOTION: Mr. Wright moved to declare negative declaration; Second by: Mr. Zagrodzki. MOTION: Mr. Zagrodzki; Second by: Mrs. Hulbert-Bruce to approve the application as submitted. 5
3. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2018-002 Shawn Garrow Site Plan Review Convenience Store 3999 Rt. 9 Peru, NY 12972 The applicant, Shawn Garrow was present. He is seeking a Site Plan Review for a Convenience Store. This is the old Kayak Shop located at 3999 Rt. 9 Mr. Guynup shares with the Board that Mr. Garrow wishes to purchase the Kayak Shop from Mr. & Mrs. Husband. Mr. Garrow shares with the Board that the closing date is February 22, 2018. Mr. Garrow initially went to the Zoning Board of Appeals due to thinking that this property was in the APA Lake for a Use Variance, but found out at the end of that meeting that this property is in the Lake Commercial district which required a Site Plan Review from the Planning Board. Both the building and the house that is in the back are in the Valcour Sewer District. Both parcels are on a separate grinder pit. Mr. Garrow will be purchasing both parcels. The building is 2400 sq. ft. The existing sign will need to be moved to meet the current Zoning Code. The Board views the home and the old Kayak Shop on the Pictometry. Mr. Garrow will use the same parking plan that was drawn up by the Husband s for the Kayak Shop and there is enough room to have access to the house in the back. There will be an entrance and an exit on each side of the property. No need to notify NYSDOT. The Board views the application, tax map, a notarized letter from Mr. Husband, non-jurisdictional letter from the APA, pictures of the building, and the map of the purposed convenience store. A 239M was sent to the County and was viewed by the Board. The Board went over the Site Plan Checklist to make sure everything meets the Zoning Law requirements, and everything met the requirements. This check list is mainly for new construction. All lighting will be downcast lighting. The Board discussed the purposed sign and decided that this should be a separate application. Mr. Guynup read pg. 31 Section 314 from the Zoning Code under Exterior Signs. 6
Mr. Garrow shares with the Board that he will come back at a later date when he is ready for the sign. The sign will be done by Plattsburgh Sign and will be generated on the computer. The only grass area is where the sign is now. The existing bushes and shrubs will come down. Tables and chairs will be set up outside for customers to eat their ice cream. The parking lot is paved and will have lines put in for parking. The handicap parking will be put in the front. The house in the back will use the same entrance and exit. The speed limit is 35 MPH in that area. This area is a mixture of Residential and Commercial. Mr. Garrow is aware he will need to go through the Clinton County Health Department for food sales and will have to come into the Codes office to obtain a building permit. Mr. Garrow shares with the Board that the projection date for opening is Memorial Day. Trucks will be loading and unloading in the back as there is a door in the back of the building. There will be a dumpster outside. No other storage on the property. Mr. Garrow will take care of snow removal. There is a culvert already there with shallow ditches. There is enough room for emergency services. Mr. Williams asked the Board if they had any other questions for the applicant. No further question from the Board. It was acknowledged a SEQR was required. Mr. Williams shares with the Board that part one of the SEQR (5b.) Is the proposed action, consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan was not checked and should be checked yes, part one to the SEQR (9.) Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements was not marked and should be checked no. Also, part one to the SEQR (10.)Will the proposed action connect to an existing public water/private water supply was checked no and Mr. Williams added that a well feeds both properties. The Board agreed and the corrections were made to part one of the SEQR. 7
SEQR REVIEW: MOTION: Mr. Williams made a motion to declare as an unlisted action and the Town of Peru as the Lead Agency. Second by: Mr. Wright. Mr. Williams went over the SEQR; the Planning Board concurred there are no negative impacts. MOTION: Mr. Williams moved to declare negative declaration; Second by: Mr. Wright MOTION: Mr. Wright; Second by: Mr. Zagrodzki to approve the application as submitted with the stipulation that you come back for the sign approval. Any further Business: Nate Wilson spoke to the Planning Board in reference to a Zoning Map amendment. The Planning Board understood and will consider a district change. Mr. Williams and Mr. Guynup will work on an updated map that will be presented at the March 14, 2018 meeting. Code Enforcement report was given by Bob Guynup. - Three Building Permits issued. - $690.00 in fees collected. - Attended Town Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. - One Subdivision and Two Site Plan Review applications received. - 29 Certificate of Completions/Certificate of Occupancies issued. - Two Order to Remedy Violations issued. - Continued inspections on open permits. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Williams at 8:40 pm All agreed. 8