Planning Board Minutes
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES WEST SENECA PLANNING BOARD
1250 Union Road Minutes #2013-06
West Seneca, NY 14224 July 11, 2013
Chairman Robert Niederpruem called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Present - Robert Niederpruem Jr., Chairman
Donald Mendola
Joseph Ciancio
Gerald Greenan
Anthony Nigro
Jim Rathmann
John Gullo, Code Enforcement Officer
Shawn Martin, Town Attorney
Absent - Joseph Sherman
The meeting was dedicated in memory of Robert Niederpruem Sr. who passed away July 2, 2013. Mr. Niederpruem was a member of the West Seneca Planning Board from November 1968, became its chairman in February 1973 and served until January 1992. As a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor, he brought a unique prospective and experience to reviews and planning of projects in the town. He had the pleasure of serving with two of the current members, Mr. Greenan and Mr. Ciancio, and enjoyed the time he spent here with them and the accomplishments they made.
APPROVAL OF PROOFS OF PUBLICATION
Motion by Mendola, 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 Rathmann, seconded by Greenan, to approve Minutes #2013-05 of June 13, 2013.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
2013-A
A request from Apex Consulting Survey & Engineering Services, P.C. for SEQR determination and Negative Declaration and an extension of the preliminary approval for Veronica Estates Subdivision.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES WEST SENECA PLANNING BOARD
1250 Union Road Minutes #2013-06
West Seneca, NY 14224 July 11, 2013
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2013-A (continued)
Tim Arlington of Apex Consulting requested SEQR determination for Veronica Estates Subdivision and stated the studies normally required were completed in 2012. Federal wetlands were indicated and will not be impacted and development plans protect the flood plain. A Phase I archeological study was done in 2012 and clearance was granted for the property. The NYSDEC requires no further review. A Negative Declaration is needed to resubmit the plans to the Erie County Health Department and Erie County Department of Environment and Planning Sewage Management for approval. Mr. Arlington also requested an extension of the preliminary approval.
Motion by Greenan, seconded by Ciancio, to grant an extension to the preliminary approval for Veronica Estates Subdivision through July 1, 2014.
Mr. Mendola questioned if a tree and traffic survey were completed. Mr. Arlington stated there was never any request for either of those studies and noted there are only 22 lots and one entrance so it is really not warranted.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
Motion by Greenan, seconded by Ciancio, to adopt the attached resolution issuing a Negative Declaration with regard to SEQR for the proposed 22-lot Veronica Estates Subdivision.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
2013-03
A request from Rick A Sayler for a special permit for property located at 356 Lein Road, being part of Lot No. 283, changing its classification from M-1 to M-1(S), for automotive repair.
Rick Sayler stated his request to operate an automotive repair shop at 356 Lein Road. The shop will employ five people and have a couple lifts, a tire machine and a balancer. As requested at the previous meeting, the lot has been cleaned up and Mr. Sayler provided a letter from the property owner along with an updated survey showing the rear building.
Mr. Mendola questioned if Mr. Sayler will be painting the outside of building and if any collision work will be done on site.
Mr. Sayler responded that the building was painted five years ago, but he will paint it whatever color is requested. He is applying for a NYS inspection license but will not be doing any collision work or painting. The hours of operation will be 7 am to 11 pm.
WEST SENECA TOWN OFFICES WEST SENECA PLANNING BOARD
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West Seneca, NY 14224 July 11, 2013
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2013-03 (continued)
Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo noted that no dismantled vehicles can be stored outside and there should be no windows, doors or vents on the north side of the building that abuts residential zoning.
Mr. Greenan referred to the required parking and stated there should be five spaces for the rear building, eight spaces for the center and eight spaces for the front building along with two additional handicapped spaces for a total of 23 parking spaces.
Mr. Sayler stated they will be repaving the parking lot and will do the striping after that work is complete.
Motion by Greenan, seconded by Mendola, to recommend approval of a special permit for property located at 356 Lein Road, being part of Lot No. 283, changing its classification from M-1 to M-1(S), for automotive repair with the following stipulations: 1) no collision, painting or outdoor storage of dismantled vehicles; 2) no new openings on the north side of building; 3) special permit applies to the rear 209’; 4) parking lot should be striped for five spaces in the rear, eight spaces in the center, eight spaces in the front and two additional handicapped spaces.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
2013-04
A request from Jason Schneckenberger for a special permit for property located at 444 Indian Church Road, being part of Lot No. 133, changing its classification from C-2 to C-2(S), for service of alcoholic beverages.
Motion by Greenan, seconded by Nigro, to table this item pending receipt of a complete application and direct Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo to meet with the petitioner and advise him of what is required.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Greenan, seconded by Mendola, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M.
Ayes: All Noes: None Motion Carried
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JACQUELINE A FELSER
TOWN CLERK/PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY