Absent:

Juanita Majewski

Tony Weiss

Dennis Brawdy

Jerry Schwab

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Chairman Agle called the July 25, 2006 Meeting of the Eden Town Planning Board to order a little after  7:00PM.  Alternate member, Andy Romanowaki will be acting in the capacity as a regular member in order to form a quorum.  Agle requested a motion to approve the June 27^th, 2006 minutes as submitted and distributed, so moved by Bill Zittel, seconded by Andy Romanowski. Carried all ayes.

NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Site Plan Review– Curves for Women (Sue Fox, Dick Minekime).  Chairman Agle stated that a site plan was submitted indicating that at any one time 10 exercise machines could be in use, with 1 Supervisor on Duty, thereby achieving a maximum occupancy of 11 with an anticipated 35 minute turn-around time per workout.  There are 18 available parking spots indicated including 3 on-street parking, including a handicapped spot.  Agle stated that the available parking indicated should be sufficient.  Agle asked if there were any other issues from the Board.  Bill motioned to approve the site plan as submitted, Andy seconded, carried all ayes.  Agle indicated to Dick Minekime and Sue Fox that they were set on the site-plan approval however building permit issues should be handled through Scott Henry, CEO.   Chairman Agle and the Board extended best wishes to Sue Fox for a successful business.

Pre-submission form was received from Mr. Nick Galati – 8800 N. Main Street (old canning factory), for a proposed business.  Agle asked Scott if he had any other information on this project site.  Scott replied that he did not.  Agle stated that the form indicated some type of business dealing with carpet distribution.  Some exterior refurbishing work is also indicated, i.e.:  doors, loading docks, etc. which are building issues rather than site-plan issues.  Agle read from their pre-submission form, that the owner/applicant does not feel that a site-plan is necessary.  Dr. O’Gorman stated that from his knowledge, this company, Canadian owned, has a distribution warehouse in Atlanta that they want to close and relocate to Eden, utilizing the railroad to bring in the supplies and shipping them out by truck.  Several years ago, a design was prepared for railroad service into the site.  Agle stated that one trigger for site-plan is whether there is a “change of use. It is zoned GI.  Scott stated that although he has not seen the pre-submission form, feels that they need to be specific in regard to truck traffic, hours of operation, signage, lighting, etc.  O’Gorman stated that from his sources, there would only be 3 railroad cars per week, breaking down into 9 trucks.  The Board feels that this would be a perfect use for this site; however they also agreed that a site plan is definitely necessary.  Agle instructed the Planning Board Secretary to draft a letter to Mr. Galati indicating that a site-plan submission is necessary which should include the items listed on the check list including, but not limited to:  signage, lighting, traffic flow, paving, proposed screening, hours of operation, as well as the Transitional Hamlet Overlay requirements.  Indicate that the Board looks forward to working with them on this project.    O’Gorman asked if we really needed a site-plan.  Zittel responded by asking “why wouldn’t we want to see it” It would be useful to have a clear indication of how this site would be utilized.  Agle stated we would need to see and evaluate things such as:  where the doors/docks will be located, how will that situate the trucks, how will the trucks enter and exit (traffic flow), hours of operation, screening if necessary, signage (location & size), lighting (will they be free standing or monted on the building…which way will they be directed).  Councilman Ed Krycia stated that a site-plan is probably necessary.   O’Gorman asked if they will need a permit to fix the roof?  Scott stated that he would not know if a permit is necessary until he sees the type of work that is to be done.  He cannot make that call without knowing if they intend to replace the entire roof, ie:  replacing entire roof system, ballast, insulation, joists, deck and then rebuilding, then yes he needs a permit.  If he is just slapping on some roofing tar, then no, probably not.  If they are performing work that is regulated by the code, then 9 times out of 10 a permit is required but it is best not to speculate at this point.    Scott stated that they need come before the Board and present their intentions. 

**After the meeting, it was determined that the proposed use may also needed a Special Use Permit from the Town Board. 

Bill Zittel asked if the meeting would continue to be at 7:00, Cathy stated that the motion to move the meeting to 7:00 monthly was made at June’s meeting and it carried. 

ADJOURNMENT: 

 Bill Zittel motioned to adjourn the meeting, Andy seconded the motion, carried all ayes. 

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine A. Swiech