FINAL
Eden Planning Board
Minutes of Meeting
March 4th, 2004
Members
Present: Guests:
Mark Agle Scott
Henry, Building Inspector
William Zittel Frank
Brzezinski, Architect
Juanita Majewski Kevin
Saxon, Stop-N-Gas Owner
Gerard Schwab George
Capitano
Excused:
Dennis Brawdy
Anthony Weiss
Kevin O’Gorman
Andrew Romanowski, Alternate
Absent:
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Chairman Agle called the March 4th, 2004 Meeting of the Eden Town Planning
Board to order at 8:00 PM. Agle requested a motion to approve the 2004
minutes as written & submitted, so moved by Bill Zittel, seconded by
Juanita Majewski, carried all ayes.
NEW &
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.
Pre-Submission Conference – Proposed full-service
“Stop – N- Gas” currently known as the “Nice & Easy” at N. Main
Street.
Frank Brzezinski, landscape architect,
presented a Site-plan up-dating and enhancing the current gas/retail
store. A store, with a gas dispenser
island (2 pumps/4 nozzles) with a lighted canopy connecting to the store,
asphalt surround and green-space surround with a north-side easement to access
the back property. Completely replacing
the façade and up dating the inside. The
footprint of the building will remain exactly the same. Currently the roof extensions come to a point, they will be replaced with a flatter design giving a
more contemporary look. In addition, an
8’x10’ shed will be erected for extra supplies.
The traffic flow will remain the same.
A new 12’ sign will be erected.
Agle advised Brzezinski to request the
“signage ordinances” from the building department. The business will be predominately a
drive-thru, but it will have an access for entry on both sides, with parking on
the north side of the building. Scott
Henry asked if there will be an extinguishing system? Kevin Saxon (future owner) replied that an
entire system would be installed. Agle
asked what landscape improvements would be made. Brzezinski answered
that there would be a landscape facelift of foundation plantings, added islands
in the very limited greenspace available. Saxon stated that the tanks will not be
replaced; they are cathodic protected and meet the
1998 regulations. Chairman Agle stated
that the plans submitted met the criteria for Site-plan submission and that a
motion would be in order to approve as submitted, Bill Zittel motioned to
approve, Gerard Schwab seconded, Juanitia Majewski
asked to amend the motion to require foundation plantings, and enhance the
shrub island, carried all ayes.
Agle advised applicants to follow-up with the building inspector.
2.
Chairman Agle recognized George Capitano
of Southwestern Blvd., who owns
the property to the South of Don Braasch, who
appeared before the Planning Board at the February 2004 meeting. Mr. Capitano wanted
his concerns to be on the record regarding the condition and use of the Braasch property. Capitano’s property value has decreased considerably due to
the condition of his neighbors’ lots.
Agle stated that a list of requirements had been given to Mr. Braasch that needed to be met in order to comply with the
code. Agle stated that this property is
in an Industrial zone and that some of the activities Mr. Braasch
has undertaken are permitted in the zone. Some of the requirements the Planning
Board gave to Braasch deal with the screening of his
business activities from his neighbors.
Mr. Braasch is required to submit a site-plan
to this Board and the Code Enforcement Officer will enforce the code. This issue is still on the table Mr. Braasch will need to submit a site-plan in the near
future. We will place your letter and
concerns in the record and they will be taken into consideration at the time of
site-plan submission/approval.
3. Scott Henry reported that
Don Nowak has a new trailer rental/sales business on his property, but the use
requires a “Special Use Permit” from the Town Board. Part of that process requires Mr. Nowak to
submit his plan to the Planning Board for review/recommendation. There is an outstanding landscaping
requirement deadline of June 1, 2004. At
the time of any recommendation for a special use permit, we may want to include
an annual renewal to ensure that the plantings are completed in accordance with
the approved site plan.
REPORTS:
Chairman
Agle attended the Association of Towns meeting in NYC. Mark brought back a
report in PC-CD form entitled “State and Local Governments, Partnering for a
Better New York”. It is available from
Cathy in the Supervisor’s office if anyone is interested in viewing it. He also
reported that it appears that our proposed telecommunication and WEC laws seem
to be quite extensive in comparison to other Towns.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
Bill Zittel motioned to adjourn, Gerard Schwab seconded,
carried all ayes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Catherine A. Swiech
The Next Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 1st,
2004 @ 8:00 PM
