Town of Trenton Planning Board
Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 3, 2006
Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman David Wilcox.
1. Roll Call
Present: David Wilcox, Geri Speich, Joe Bradley, Scott McCartney, Ansley Schmitt, and Jonas Kelly. Also present: Zoning Enforcement Officer Stephen Hunter, Robert Day to take minutes, and members of community for Northern Community Pop Warner hearing.
Chairman Wilcox introduced and welcomed new Planning Board Member Jonas Kelly.
2. Pop Warner Hearing:
D. Wilcox recused himself at 7:04 PM. A. Schmitt took over meeting chair. A. Schmitt reported that this is only a general hearing due to public notice not being filed in a timely manner so this is not a legal public hearing. However, the code does not require a public hearing for a project such as this but was scheduled for May at the March Planning Board meeting as a courtesy to the neighbors. The Planning Board will determine if an additional public hearing is necessary. A. Schmitt also reported that all neighbors adjoining the property have been notified about the project.
Kevin Storsberg and David Wilcox from Northern Community Pop Warner answered questions about the project.
Walter Tomasik asked about lighting, security, ingress and egress, and layout of project. Tony Banella asked about outside groups using the facility and about project development timeline. Sharon Hugg expressed concerns about the speed limit on Rt 365 in front of entrance. Jack Scalia asked the Pop Warner group to try to improve visibility of driveway at Rt 365. Some of the other comments included questions about security lighting on field and a light at the end of the driveway.
Hearing ended at 8:03 PM. A. Schmitt turned meeting chair back over to D. Wilcox at 8:09 PM.
3. Cuccaro Boat Workshop
Mr. Cuccaro and Mr. Sbara appeared before the board for a sketch plan review. D. Wilcox received check for $25.00. Application is to be sent to the Oneida County Planning Board and the NYS DOT for review. Application to be reconsidered at the next Planning Board meeting to be held June 7, 2006. Mr. Cuccaro to appear at 8:00 PM.
4. Nimey sign
Mr. Nimey did not appear. Motion by S. McCartney, seconded by J. Bradley, to direct the Town Zoning Officer to issue final notice to remove sign. Vote: D. Wilcox, no; G. Speich, no, A. Schmitt, recused; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes. J. Kelly abstained. Motion defeated. D Wilcox to call Mr. Nimey to find out his intentions. This needs to be resolved by next month.
5. Brick Bodies
The rear of the building was to be painted to match rest of building and have fence installed. Extension was previously granted until May 31, 2006. D. Wilcox to call owner and check on status.
6. Hudon wood burning boiler permit
A. Schmitt and D. Wilcox to draft letter to Mr. Hudon for site plan review for two new boilers and woodshed.
7. Jamal Emad request for variance
Request for variance to subdivide parcel into 2 parcels of about three acres each. Motion by S. McCartney, seconded by A. Schmitt to recommend approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes. J. Kelly abstained. Motion carried. D. Wilcox to write letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending approval.
8. Swing Inn sign application review
Guidelines apply to signs in the Mapledale District. Town Zoning Officer Steve Hunter has no opinion regarding the sign.
Motion by J. Bradley, with no second to approve the sign application. Motion defeated.
Motion to deny application due to the sign being located in a scenic corridor on Rt. 12 and only the business name and address with no removable lettering is allowed. Motion was made by G. Speich, seconded by S. McCartney. Vote: D. Wilcox, no; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, no. J. Kelly abstained. Motion did not have required number of votes to pass and was defeated.
Motion by J. Bradley, with no second to approve the sign application. Motion defeated.
Motion to deny application due to the sign being located in a scenic corridor on Rt. 12 and only the business name and address with no removable lettering is allowed. Motion was made by G. Speich, seconded by S. McCartney. Vote: D. Wilcox, no; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, no. J. Kelly, yes. Motion carried. D. Wilcox to send letter of denial stating that everything North of Rt. 365 is an Adirondack Scenic Area.
D. Wilcox requested the Planning Board develop guidelines for future sign applications.
9. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion by G. Speich, seconded by A. Schmitt, to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2006 meeting as submitted. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes. J. Kelly abstained. Motion carried.
10. Pop Warner property setbacks
D. Wilcox recused himself at 9:40 PM. A. Schmitt took over meeting chair. Letters went out to neighbors adjoining the property. The Zoning Board of Appeals ruled that this is a permitted use as current guidelines stand.
Motion by S. McCartney, seconded by G. Speich to approve setbacks for the plan. Vote: D. Wilcox, Abstain; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes. J. Kelly, yes. Motion carried.
A. Schmitt turned meeting chair back over to D. Wilcox at 9:50 PM.
11. Correspondence
The following items were passed for review:
· No draft minutes of the Town Board meeting were received.
· ZBA minutes/decisions
o ZBA Steven Winters sign application. Motion by A. Schmitt, seconded by G. Speich, to recommend approval of sign application. The Planning Board does not have enough information about location and design of road side stand to make recommendation of approval for the roadside stand. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes. Motion carried.
o ZBA request for recommendation for Ricky Wards home based business. Application falls under home based business guidelines. Motion by G. Speich, seconded by A. Schmitt. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes. Motion carried.
· Town website policy 4/12/06.
· Memo for rugs being cleaned in Town building on 5/24/06.
· 4/10/06 memo for local law change Chapter 658 from Oneida County Planning. Tabled until June 7, 2006 Planning Board meeting.
· 4/11/06 notice Real Property Index File.
· Tug Hill Commission invitation 5/25/06.
· Letter from P. Benson.
12. Old Business
- Town Board requests for recommendations:
- Hog Farming tabled.
- Junkyards Need information from Zoning Officer Steve Hunter and Codes Officer Ken Cutler - tabled.
- Suggested Codes Book changes tabled. Need Ken Cutler to provide input.
- Vice Chair of the Planning Board tabled.
- Don Lilly sign application #6014 plus a wall mounted sign D. Wilcox to send letter.
13. New Business
None.
Motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:09 PM. by G. Speich, seconded by A. Schmitt. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes. Motion carried
Respectfully submitted,
TOWN OF TRENTON PLANNING BOARD
By:
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D. Wilcox, Chairman
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