Town of Vestal Planning Board Minutes. March 4, :30 P.M. Present: Board Members: Planning Board Chairwoman, Joyce Majewski:

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1 7:30 P.M. Present: Board Members: Planning Board Chairwoman, Joyce Majewski: Board Members: Bob Bennett, Ed Zimmer, Madeleine Cotts, Bob Warner Absent: Augie Gates Also Present: Gary Campo, Town Engineer; Dave Burger, Town Attorney; Carl Truman, Fire Marshall; Emil Bielecki, Town Board member 1). Approval of Past Minutes Motion was made to approve the February Minutes. Motion by Ed Zimmer, second by Bob Bennett: Motion was passed with all members voting in favor. 2). Holly Manor Apartment BCTMP# , 3137 Burris Road, new apartment unit, final approval Present: Chris Stastney, Griffiths Engineering; Female Attorney with Hinman, Howard and Kattell Mike Okun (owner) Laura Intscher Secret Base Design: architect New revised plan after meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals. We reduced the number of units that we originally proposed to you, from 27 down to 24. The access drive that extended up to Burris Road at the west end, that has been eliminated, and in place, we have added three individual parking spaces. A request was made to put a 6 ft fence on the western side of the parking lot for screening purposes and to increase the amount of landscaping as we had on the plan, as we no longer have the driveway access, intending to have screening evergreens along the Burris Road side and trees to run along the western side of the property line. Hydrants are on Burris and Town Water Department to connect water main on Burris to Briarcliff, along Royal to help with flows. Page 1 of 7

2 Joyce Majewski stated that in the last meeting we asked you to have conversation with a neighbor, with adjoining residential property. It did occurred and is still on going. Proposed balconies were spoke of. In the interest of them they were asked if they could put them out in front of the building. But do to the design they can not. Engineer s Checklist (made before this meeting) Zoning of the property is RC so it is an allowed use. Setbacks and building heights meet the requirements; ZBA variance was granted on , on the parking numbers. He is less than an acre so the MS4 does not apply but during construction protection will apply. The neighbors are protected by ditches. They do show landscaping with an elevation view. Lighting will be porch lights. Dumpster already on site. The grades are OK; The building will have a sprinkler system. The fire hydrant is on site. Property is not in the flood plain. Restaurant grease/oil separators do not apply. They are over 500 ft from the County so no 239 was sent, SEQR attached; Fire Department Knox boxes required, 8 inch street numbers are required (buildings are numbered), water device backflow required, engineers plans are OK. It is in the Water/Sewer District, and the Planning Board fees are paid in full. There are two parcels which need to be joined for one tax map/bill. Green section is needed for people walking their animals. However they state according to the lease no animals are allowed in the apartments. It was asked by Planning board Chairwoman, Joyce Majewski is there were any questions pertaining to the site plan. Joseph Leska owner of the apartments at 3109 Burris Road stated he has several concerns. He feels the building needs to be moved back. If it is moved back 10 ft they will lose the parking spaces. High traffic area with Brome Transits buses traveling on a daily basis. They need more green area for the tenants. Nancy Richard, 3112 Burris Road states she has flashing lights along with it being a high traffic area. They drive over her lawn, Page 2 of 7

3 drop their garbage as well, due to the bus stop being so close to her residence. She was told they are eliminating the driveway across from her house which will help. Barbara and Ken Hall 3120 Burris Road were happy with the elimination of the driveway but do request stops signs and enforcement in the area. Road was recently paved so it will be used more. Willard Esterbrook, 3121 Burris Road concerns being the same as Mr. Leska that it needs to be moved back. Town Engineer states it appears to be in line with the two houses to the west, with Esterbrook being the exception, he is to the east. He was asked if he was interested in having some trees on his property for shielding. He declined any planting on his property by the new owner. But discussion further made to move the building 4 ft away and adding a line of hedgerow and wrap it around the corner of his property. Old trees to be taken down with 6 ft evergreens with 2 inch caliber planted. Young female concerned over the construction noise level. Also the construction workers park and invade her privacy. Wanting to know why they picked that small site to build on. Motion to accept the Short Environmental Assessment Form: Joyce then read into the minutes: The Planning Board of the Town of Vestal (hereinafter the Board ) herby finds and determines that: (a) it has considered the action, reviewed the environmental assessment form, reviewed the criteria set forth in 6 NYCRR section (c), thoroughly analyzed the relevant areas of potential environmental concern, and has duly considered all of the potential environmental impacts and their magnitude in connections with the proposed project, (b) the project with not result in any large and important environment, impacts, and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment and, therefore, a negative declaration will be prepared: and (c) the reasons supporting his determination are set forth on the attached form. Moved by Bob Warner, second by Madeleine Cotts, with all members voting yes with the conditions of 24 units with 24 parking spaces. Page 3 of 7

4 Motion made by Bob Warner to accept the site plan approval and was seconded by Bob Bennett with the following conditions: Joining the parcels, Fire Department Knox box, large street numbers, destinations on the building, storm water construction protection, stop signs on other driveways, dead trees that need to be trimmed during construction have to be taken care. The parking lot lane is modified to 22, parking lot is moved 2 feet west, building is moved 4 feet west, screen the existing dumpster, and try to save the large trees next to the pool. Add the evergreen screening along the east property line plus a little bit by the pool. 3). New Hotel and Extended Stay Buildings plus restaurant 4105 Vestal Parkway East (Corner of Bunn Hill) BCTMP # Preliminary Plan for demo of existing hotel and construction of 3 new buildings. Lowell Dewey, C&S Engineering Ally Visram-Developer One large hotel, 2 story and the pavement and building itself covers more space than the existing three buildings. We split the parcel into 2 parcels established a property line for two hotel systems and one free standing restaurant which gives much more green space than there is now. Our intentions are to demolish the existing building in phases. Question asked by Bob Bennett, do they need an easement? Do they need a third parcel for the restaurant? They will have to adjust the property line. (One is an extended stay hotel similar to the Residence Inn.) The other is a Hilton Garden. Restaurant that is currently there will be staying as they have signed a 5 year lease. Broome County BMTS is concerned about traffic and NYSDOT has suggested a traffic impact study because of the RT 434 and Bunn Hill Road intersections. The board feels comfortable with the plan at this point. They will now move forward to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Page 4 of 7

5 4). China Wok 3397 Vestal Rd, west of Bunn Hill Road BCTMP# (portion of) part of cemetery property New 6700 sf Restaurant Michael K. Pipher and Jim Orlando: General Contractors Front side of the building is a pre-engineered metal building, with exterior metal studs. The elevation of the house is 926 as it is to give you an idea. And the slope is gradual enough to get to the parking lot area. They are looking at low lining shrubbery for the front, and there is vegetation around the area with some trees in the back as well as distance from the neighbor. The vacant house is to the east of the property and they do not need it for this project. Ed Zimmer suggests it be demolished rather than leave it there abandon. Carl Truman asked about entering and exiting, one way only. DOT S concern is a site distance issue. They recommended strict access to the site to, right ins and right outs only. BMTS saying the same thing, or put in a center lane in. If the pavement is wide enough, put in a east bound left turn lane. The Planning board requesting a traffic site plan made before any decisions is made. Engineer s Check list (prepared before this meeting) Zoning CDs OK. Setbacks OK. Handicap parking needs eight foot aisles, letter will be addressed to that fact. You do need to confirmed the acre. Landscaping is shown, recommend low shrubs so site distance will not be effected. Elevation and lighting is shown, no neighbors to worry about the lighting. The dumpster is shown with screening. Grades are minimal. The building will be sprinklered, with a hydrant on the corner of Bunn Hill. They are not in a flood plain. The grease separator is required. Engineering did send a 239 on No Town Board or ZBA issues. Fire Department Knox box is required. Eight inch street numbers required. Water device backflow required. Town Engineer needs to check on the Water/Sewer District, to connect exiting sewer laterals to new main. Planning board fees are paid in full. Retaining wall design to be check. Page 5 of 7

6 They will need a Demo permit. Existing new building will be tied into the new water main that needs to be extended across frontage. T.O.V. will pay increase material cost of 8 water to 10 or 12 water. Sewer main extend 440-Lf-8 but if grade of road eliminates gravity, flow can stop short. Site Distance issue at exits needs to be checked. 5). Feinberg-Smith Association 500 Plaza Dr, BCTMP# New Apartment building sketch plan, buffer issues Matt Napierla, Engineer Jeff Feinberg, Owner We are coming to the Planning Board, Town and community to work together as partners in this over all design concept so that we have the proper direction as we continue forward in this process. This is a 3.8 acre piece of property. The apartment building(s) are for primary SUNY students housing, two story structure, 24 units, one bedroom or possible two bedrooms. The apartments are within walking distance to SUNY campus and with 1.5 parking spaces per unit. Many of the neighbors on Manchester are encroaching onto the property. They want to propose a fence to the end of the property line, this being for the sake of students not going through the properties of the neighbors. Madeline Cotts states this is going to have a huge impact on the character of the neighborhood, and is happy they are coming here to the Planning Board. Engineering Department feels there is an established buffer. It started back in 1968 according to Gary Campo. Twelve renderings of the site plan with the neighbors involved, is a lot of involvement. Discussion of the 3 new proposed buildings and affects on residential properties on Manchester. Madeleine Cotts suggested moving the parking lot to within the lot and place a building in that location. Page 6 of 7

7 Developer will need ZBA approvals on number of parking spaces and lot coverage. Jeff Feinberg will investigate the buffer more with his attorney. Gary Campo to advise the neighbors of next Planning Board meeting so they can have input. Meeting adjourned at 10:30P.M. Engineer s Report (prepared outside of this meeting) A. Horizon Credit Union BCTMP# Leo Jones, approved to occupy the existing out building (building #13), Campus Plaza. B. Change of Tenant Vestal Parkway East BCTMP# Jim Porter to open a satellite office for embroidery screen printing business at this location has been approved. C. Change of Tenant, 119 Rano Blvd, BCTMP# Donald R. Lainhart, Hart Electronics Corporation Approval for alcoholic beverage storage at location has been approved. D. Change of Tenant, 1708 Vestal Parkway East BCTMP# John Rundell/Binghamton Pools and Spas have been approved to occupy 4300 SF of space within the referenced site. Page 7 of 7