PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
February 14, 2005
Posted 3/21/2005
Minutes of the Planning Board Meeting held in the Town Hall basement meeting room,
11 South Main Street, Pittsford, on February 14, 2005, and filed in the Town Clerk's office
PRESENT
Bill Brizee, Jeff House, Cary Smith, David Wigg, and Larry Magguilli
ABSENT
Jeff Carone & Dave Jefferson
ALSO PRESENT
Rich Williams II, Planning Board Attorney, Martin Brewster, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, Doug DeRue, Planning Assistant, Linda Dzakowic, Planning Secretary and John Higgins, Town Board Liaison
Bill Brizee called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED / DECISIONS PENDING:
Tobey Crescent Parcel 2 PUD Final Site Plan Tobey Road
Tax Parcel 162-12-02-001
Mr. Brizee indicated the public hearing was closed several meetings ago and reported the Board had prepared a resolution. Bill confirmed the Board was familiar with the resolution granting Final Site plan approval for Tobey Crescent Parcel 2 PUD, a six-lot subdivision, and asked the public if anyone would like the resolution read into the record. There was no public comment. Bill made a motion to accept the resolution as written, Dave Wigg seconded the motion and the Board voted to grant approval with two members absent. A copy the resolution is attached.
Autumn Woods Section 2 (43 Lots)
Tax Parcel 177.04-01-009.11 & 13.11
Bill Brizee indicated the Board received the DRC response and had reviewed it. Bill asked if there was any other public comment and receiving none closed the public hearing. Mr. Brizee confirmed the Board had prepared a resolution granting conditioned preliminary subdivision approval for Section 2 and made a motion to accept the resolution as written. Cary Smith seconded the resolution and the Board voted to grant approval with two members absent. A copy of the resolution is attached.
NEW PUBLIC HEARING:
155 Golf Avenue - Monroe Golf Course storage building
George Justice a member of Monroe's Board of Directors explained he was prepared to answer questions related to this application. Mr. Justice indicated the proposed metal storage building was to occupy the site of the previous building and at 4800 square feet would provide additional storage space. Mr. Justice also mentioned the club had invited neighbors for an informational meeting, however no one came.
Mr. Brizee asked for public comment and receiving none closed the hearing. He confirmed the Board was familiar with the negative declaration SEQRA resolution for the storage facility. Bill made a motion to accept the SEQRA resolution as written, Dave Wigg seconded the motion and the Board voted to grant approval with two members absent. Mr. Brizee also confirmed the Board was familiar with the resolution granting preliminary/final site plan approval for the storage building. . Bill made a motion to accept the resolution as written, Dave Wigg seconded the motion and the Board voted to grant approval with two members absent. Copies of the resolutions are attached.
Plant Designs Inc. Preliminary/Final Site Plan
Mr. Hudak, owner of Plant Designs, explained he proposes to grow hibiscus and is aware he must go before the zoning board for variances.
Mr. Brizee asked for public comment and receiving none closed the hearing. He confirmed the Board was familiar with the negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA resolution for the greenhouse. Bill made a motion to accept the SEQRA resolution as written, Jeff House seconded the motion and the Board voted to approve the resolution with two members absent. Mr. Brizee also confirmed the Board was familiar with the resolution granting preliminary/final site plan approval for the greenhouse. Bill made a motion to accept the resolution as written, Jeff House seconded the motion and the Board voted to grant approval with two members absent. Copies of the resolutions are attached.
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED:
Clover Ponds Concept Subdivision (92) Lots
Tax Parcel 191.01-0001-018 & 019
Additional memo's were received from the Town engineer, DEC and Behan Planning and entered into the record.
A meeting will be scheduled with the applicant, his engineer, staff & Planning Board reps regarding the question of water supply and pressure and whether the applicant meets the necessary zoning criteria.
Mike Grakowsky of 519 Reeves Rd. presented additional printed materials to the Board and addressed topsoil concerns, pond conditions, hydrological impacts and possible impacts on Mendon Ponds Park.
Mary Scheuerman of 149 West Brook Road also mentioned possible hydrological impacts with relation to Clover Ponds and Mendon Ponds Park. Ms. Scheuerman indicated the County should prepare a study regarding these impacts and renewed concerns regarding lighting.
Frank Ryan , conservation and communications chair for the Sierra Club expressed opposition to anything that could adversely effect the environment or habitats at Mendon Ponds Park.
Hugh Mitchell, chair for the Rochester Regional Group, encouraged the Board to be on guard for any further impact - especially to rare plants Priscilla Imburgia of 471 & 513 Reeves Road wants to know if pond is being considered wetland or not and if so how it was determined. Ms. Imburgia indicated preservation is noted in code.
Frank Bov of the Rochester Academy of Science and lives at 16 Gladbrook Road and expressed concern with dark skies that are necessary to star gazing.
Marty Brewster explained dark skies does not mean no illumination but rather a type of lighting to provide safety without excess spillage. The hearing remains open.
Aldridge Concept Subdivision (32 lots on 48 acres)
Tax Parcel 163.03-1-65
Alternate plans were discussed for the 32- lot subdivision.
Bill Brizee inquired if the Owner or Engineer was present and neither attended the meeting.
Bill indicated that the public hearing was open and asked of there was any public comment and none was offered. The hearing remains open
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Point person assignments
- Kensington Park North concept subdivision D. Wigg
- Highlands - Dementia Facility - withdrawn
- Oak Hill Storage Bldg. J. House
- Spring House Commons Bldg 4
Don Lasher of Buckingham Properties explained a modified site plan will be forthcoming.
APPROVED
January 24th Planning Board meeting minutes were approved by voice vote.
The hearing was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Dzakowic
Planning Secretary
THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES ALONG WITH ATTACHMENTS, IF ANY, ARE ON FILE IN THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE, LOCATED IN THE PITTSFORD TOWN HALL, 11 S. MAIN STREET, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WEEKDAYS.