Planning Board Minutes
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES WEST SENECA PLANNING BOARD
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-06
West Seneca, NY 14224 July 14, 2016
Chairman Robert Niederpruem called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Donald Mendola.
ROLL CALL: Present - Robert Niederpruem Jr., Chairman
Donald Mendola
Joseph Ciancio
James Rathmann
George Clifford
Margaret Greenan Bebak
Jeffrey Schieber, Senior Code Enforcement Officer
John J Fenz, Town Attorney
Absent - Joseph Sherman
Chairman Niederpruem read the Fire Prevention Code instructing the public where to exit in case of a fire or other emergency.
APPROVAL OF PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion by Rathmann, seconded by Ciancio, to receive and file the proofs of publication and posting of legal notice.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Mendola, seconded by Rathmann, to approve Minutes #2016-06 of June 9, 2016.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
SPR2016-06
A request from Ratajczyk Properties LLC for site plan approval for property located at 2724 Transit Road to construct an 11,352 sf one-story building, site utilities, grading and landscaping.
Motion by Mendola, seconded by Rathmann, to open the public hearing.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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Chairman Niederpruem stated along with the application the Planning Board received a survey and renderings of the site.
Robert Pidanick of Nussbaumer & Clarke represented Ratajczyk Properties LLC and requested a negative declaration and site plan approval for the proposed 11,352 sf building on 3.25 acres of land at 2724 Transit Road. The property is zoned M-1 which allows for the proposed veterinary clinic, pet grooming, boarding, dog day care and sale of pet supplies. The entire building will be constructed at once along with site improvements, but the interior will be completed in three phases – grooming, boarding and day care first, followed by the pet supply store and then the veterinary clinic. Parking will be provided for 63 vehicles. There will be three storm water detention areas (two in the front and one in the rear which was added after the site plan was submitted) handled with rain gardens. Future expansion is contemplated in the long range at the rear of the building. The NYSDOT requires alignment of the driveway with Bullis Road in Elma and a new signal was recently installed. The existing cell tower on the property is owned by Upstate Properties and Mr. Ratajczyk has granted them an easement to access the tower. An extensive environmental review was done a year ago as required by the FCC. The site is archaeologically sensitive and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has reviewed and approved it. There are no flood plains, but the DEC indicated any work within 50’ of the stream bed will require a disturbance permit and they are in the process of obtaining that permit. They are also in the process of securing easements from Marrano and NYSEG to cross their property.
Jeremy Ratajczyk stated he currently owns Pet Bistro located on Transit Road in Elma and that store will relocate to the new location upon completion.
Mr. Rathmann commented that town maps indicate there are potential wetlands and hydric soils. He questioned if a wetlands delineation had been completed.
Mr. Pidanick stated no walk through was done. The existing storm water detention basin on site is from a prior project and will be filled in. National wetland inventory maps were searched and nothing appeared; the DEC also had no concerns.
Mr. Rathmann stated the Planning Board requires confirmation in order to make a SEQR determination. He further noted the service drive for the cell tower is not shown on the drawing and commented on lack of a landscape plan.
Mr. Pidanick responded they will have to build an access road off the end of the driveway.
Mr. Ratajczyk questioned what is required for the landscape plan.
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Mr. Rathmann responded the plan should be aesthetically pleasing and indicate what plant materials are being used for the rain garden, the size, quantity, name, etc.
No comments were received from the public.
Motion by Mendola, seconded by Rathmann, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Motion by Rathmann, seconded by Mendola, to table this item pending receipt of a landscape plan, an updated plan showing access for the cell tower and three detention ponds and a wetlands delineation.
Ayes: (5) Mr. Rathmann, Mr. Mendola, Mr. Ciancio, Mr. Clifford, Mrs. Bebak
Noes: None Abstentions: (1) Chairman Niederpruem Motion Carried
SPR2016-07
A request from Rob Rausch for site plan approval for property located at 3254 Clinton Street to construct a 6240 sf warehouse/office building with associated site improvements.
Motion by Mendola, seconded by Rathmann, to open the public hearing.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Chairman Niederpruem stated along with the application the Planning Board received a short environmental assessment form, an architectural rendering and a site plan. He further noted the project was submitted for SEQR review on June 16th so the 30 day window had not yet expired.
Chris Wood of Carmina Wood Morris represented the petitioner, Rob Rausch, and stated the property at 3254 Clinton Street was subdivided into three parcels and this project involves the middle 1.4 acre parcel. They intend to construct a 6240 sf warehouse with a small portion for office space. The building will be 26’ high and is allowed in the M-1 district. Mr. Rausch owns SR Floors, a floor installing business, and the warehouse will be used to store flooring materials. Six parking spaces are required and provided. He intends to leave the undisturbed area open for now, but may look to expand in the long range future.
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Chairman Niederpruem commented on the two driveways shown on the site plan and questioned if comments had been received from the NYSDOT. He further questioned the appearance of the building.
Mr. Wood responded the two driveways and large pavement area in the front are needed for truck turning on site. The building will be a basic metal building and he will have a color drawing at the next meeting.
Code Enforcement Officer Jeffrey Schieber stated no comments were received from the NYSDOT to date.
Mr. Rathmann suggested turning the building so the office faces the front and the pavement is on the side or pushing the building forward so the shipping and receiving could be in the back. He further stated a landscape plan is required.
Mr. Wood responded the current plan has the best ease of access for the trucks.
Mr. Mendola questioned if a sprinkler system will be installed in the building and if the fire company will be required to come in and approve the plan or make suggestions.
Mr. Schieber stated the sprinkler will be addressed at the time of building permit issuance, but noted it probably does not need one due to the size and type of building and what is being stored. As part of SEQR, the plan is submitted to the fire department and they also try to coordinate with the applicant and have the fire department do a walk through, although they may not have any say depending on what the fire code stipulates.
No comments were received from the public.
Motion by Mendola, seconded by Rathmann, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Motion by Bebak, seconded by Mendola, to table this item pending SEQR review.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
SPR2016-08
A request from Sovran Self Storage for site plan approval for property located at 2790/2802 Transit Road to construct a 3-story, 34,584 sf climate controlled self storage building
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Motion by Mendola, seconded by Rathmann, to open the public hearing.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Chairman Niederpruem stated along with the application the Planning Board received an engineering report, a short environmental assessment form, a site plan and a survey.
Paul Case of Greenman Pedersen, Inc. represented Sovran Self Storage and stated their proposal to expand the storage facility at 2790/2802 Transit Road with addition of a 3-story, 11,000 sf building. There will be .5 acre disturbance on the site and they will be removing additional pavement at the rear of the site and replacing it with green space.
Richard Pasternak of Sovran Self Storage stated there is 24 hour key pad access to the site. The building will be sprinkled, have elevator access to the third floor and be climate controlled with air conditioning and heat maintained at 55° to 78°. Onsite parking for rv’s etc. will be eliminated.
No comments were received from the public.
Motion by Mendola, seconded by Ciancio, to close the public hearing.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Motion by Bebak, seconded by Rathmann, to approve the site plan for property located at 2790/2802 Transit Road to construct a 3-story, 34,584 sf climate controlled self storage building.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mendola, seconded by Rathmann, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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JACQUELINE A FELSER
TOWN CLERK/PLANNING BOARD
SECRETARY