Planning Board Minutes
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES WEST SENECA PLANNING BOARD
1250 Union Road Minutes #2016-10
West Seneca, NY 14224 October 13, 2016
Chairman Robert Niederpruem called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph Sherman.
ROLL CALL: Present - Robert Niederpruem Jr., Chairman
Jim Rathmann
Joseph Sherman
George Clifford
Margaret Bebak
Jeffrey Schieber, Code Enforcement Officer
John J Fenz, Town Attorney
Absent - Donald Mendola
Joseph Ciancio
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 Sherman, to receive and file the proofs of publication and posting of legal notice.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Clifford, seconded by Rathmann, to approve Minutes #2016-09 of September 8, 2016.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
2016-04
A request from Vann Advertising, Inc. for a special permit for property located at 525 Bullis Road, changing its classification from M-1 to M-1(S), to construct a two-sided 10' x 36' billboard sign, 35' high.
2016-05
A request from Vann Advertising, Inc. for a special permit for property located at 1648 - 1650 Union Road, being part of Lot Nos. 84 & 85, changing its classification from M-2 to M-2(S), to construct a two-sided 10' x 36' billboard sign, 35' high.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES WEST SENECA PLANNING BOARD
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West Seneca, NY 14224 October 13, 2016
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2016-06
A request from Vann Advertising, Inc. for a special permit for property located at 1940 Ridge Road, changing its classification from M-1 to M-1(S), to construct a two-sided 10' x 36' billboard sign, 35' high.
2016-07
A request from Vann Advertising, Inc. for a special permit for property located at the rear of Bullis Road property on the north side of Route 400, being part of Lot No. 366, changing its classification from M-1 to M-1(S), to construct a two-sided 10' x 36' billboard sign, 35' high.
Motion by Sherman, seconded by Rathmann, to open the public hearing.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Chairman Niederpruem stated the Planning Board received site plans for 525 Bullis Road, 1648 – 1650 Union Road and 1940 Ridge Road and he questioned if there was a site plan for the Bullis Road rear property. Chairman Niederpruem further stated they had asked for updated surveys and photos of each location with the billboards superimposed to get the visual impact.
Mr. Lorigo stated they are trying to figure out ingress/egress for the Bullis Road rear property and asked that it be tabled.
Motion by Bebak, seconded by Rathmann, to table Item #2016-07.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Mr. Lorigo stated the three site plans submitted show the setbacks, location of the billboard, existing buildings on the property, distances to other billboards, “R” districts, bridges and schools, etc. He addressed each of the proposed locations as follows:
· 525 Bullis Road – exceeds all required distances - no billboard is located within 1250’ and no “R” district, bridge or school is located with 300’; complies with all 16 requirements in the Town Code; signed copy of 20 year lease is submitted showing landowner is authorizing placement of two-sided billboard
· 1648-1650 Union Road – exceeds all required distances - no billboard is located within 1250’ and no “R” district, bridge or school is located with 300’; complies with all 16 requirements in the Town Code; signed copy of 30 year lease is submitted showing landowner is authorizing placement of two-sided billboard
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· 1940 Ridge Road – contract to purchase vacant parcel is submitted; applicant will own and develop the property; a variance is needed as the proposed billboard is 1125’ from the billboard on Orchard Park Road (125’ short)
Chairman Niederpruem questioned why letters of authorization from the property owners were not submitted.
Mr. Lorigo responded it was his opinion that the two signed leases and signed contract to purchase the third were sufficient to indicate authorization.
Town Attorney John Fenz stated he will review the lease agreements submitted, but he questioned what happens to the billboard if the lease is not renewed.
Mr. Lorigo responded if a lease is not renewed the billboard will have to be removed.
Chairman Niederpruem referred to the Union Road property and questioned how it will be accessed, noting the Planning Board will require confirmation that the applicant has access to the site from a public right-of-way.
Mr. Lorigo stated they will access the site from the same access as the property owner.
Chairman Niederpruem asked that photos of the sites be copied and distributed to all Planning Board members and asked that Mr. Fenz review the lease agreements to determine if they satisfy the Planning Board’s previous request for letters of authorization from the property owners. He further stated only one of the surveys previously submitted was legible.
Mr. Rathmann commented that boundary surveys are required as they show where buildings and other existing site features are located.
Motion by Clifford, seconded by Sherman, to table Item #2016-04, #2016-05 and #2016-06 pending approval of a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Ridge Road site, photos of the sites with the billboard superimposed and distributed to each Planning Board member, submission of updated and detailed surveys and a letter from each of the property owners stating there will be access to the site from a public right-of-way.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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West Seneca, NY 14224 October 13, 2016
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SPR2016-09
A request from Michael A Pasquale Sr. for site plan approval for property located at 422 Indian Church Road for construction of a 32' x 68' pole barn.
The petitioner was not present at the meeting and the item remained tabled.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Rathmann, seconded by Sherman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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JACQUELINE A FELSER
TOWN CLERK/PLANNING BOARD
SECRETARY