Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 7, 2006
Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman David Wilcox.
1. Roll Call
Present: David Wilcox, Joe Bradley, Scott McCartney, Ansley Schmitt, Steve Smith, Jonas Kelly (Arrived at 7:07 PM), and Geri Speich (Arrived at 8:38 PM). Also present: Robert Day to take minutes and Town Codes Officer Ken Cutler (Arrived at 7:30 PM).
2. Minutes of May 2006 meeting:
May 3, 2006 Planning Board draft minutes were distributed. Motion to approve minutes made by J. Bradley, seconded by A. Schmitt. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes; S. Smith, abstain. Motion carried.
3. Whittaker Road Property:
Howard Waldas representing 1222 Francis St Realty Corp (Seller), and Mike Kiger and Renee Pfliger (Buyers) appeared to discuss parcel on Whittaker Road that is less than three acres in size. They were advised that the proper venue would be the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance.
4. Correspondence
- Draft minutes of Town Board Meetings – none received.
- ZBA minutes/decisions – none received.
- 4/10/06 memo for local law change Chapter 658 from Oneida County Planning – tabled from last month.
- 6/20/06 OCAT dinner at Harts Hill Inn
- Planning and Zoning Summer Schools 7/13/06 and 7/27/06.
- Ethical Issues for Zoning & Planning – multiple dates.
- American Planning Association membership letter & educational materials.
- Supervisor request for recommendation on Trenton Fish & Game Club - see item #8 below.
- Letter from Supervisor to Lee Broomfield.
- Supervisor 5/18/06 request for sign ordinance guidelines review. The Planning Board discussed and D. Wilcox will write a letter back to Supervisor Scheidelman detailing the Planning Board’s responses.
- Supervisor request for final wording of temporary storage container amendment - S. Smith to write final wording.
- Letter from Supervisor regarding the Trenton Assembly Park. The Planning Board reviewed the letter and is awaiting more information.
- 5/24/06 Letter from Supervisor regarding the Pop Warner field. Discussion tabled until the next Planning Board meeting.
5. Hudon Swing Inn sign
The Planning Board received a request from Chairman Wink Doolittle of the Zoning Board of Appeals for another review of Mr. Hudon’s Swing Inn sign application. The Planning Board also received a legal brief from Mr. Hudon’s lawyer about the sign.
Motion by A. Schmitt, seconded by S. Smith to send letter to W. Doolittle of the ZBA stating that the Planning Board has taken no further action and upon further review, the Planning Board believes that the ZBA does not have jurisdiction and getting an opinion from the Town’s attorney is appropriate. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes; S. Smith, yes. Motion carried.
6. Mark Nimey sign and Café sketch plan review.
Mr. Mark Nimey and Marilyn Anna appeared before the Planning Board. A. Schmitt recused herself on Nimey discussion at 8:05 PM.
Sign – Mr. Nimey presented a letter from Andy Roberts of the NYS DOT stating that the DOT approves of the sign location with a concern about minor encroachment. This should not be a problem.
Motion by S. Smith, seconded by J. Bradley to approve new SuperLube sign with permanent business directory signs if old signage is removed and SuperLube sign would be directory sign for additional businesses. Future directory sign would have to come before the Planning Board for approval. All changes to be completed within ninety days. The 18” x 24’ wall mounted existing sign that was not part of the existing site plan review to be approved. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, abstain; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes; S. Smith, yes. Motion carried.
Café sketch plan review – The café would be located in existing Nimey SuperLube building. Town Code Enforcement Office Ken Cutler has been working with Ms. Anna. Ms. Anna will appear at 8:00 PM at the July 5, 2006 Planning Board meeting for a site plan review.
7. Cuccaro Boat Workshop Site Plan Review
Mr. Cuccaro and Mr. Sbara appeared before the board. More information has been received from Boulder Consultants, the NYS DOT, and the Oneida County Planning Board. The OCPB had no recommendations. Mr. Cuccaro will make changes that the NYS DOT mandates and also said that he will build to commercial codes. The boat workshop will be called an accessory structure, according to Mr. Cutler.
Motion by A. Schmitt, seconded by S. McCartney to approve the site plan as an accessory structure. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes; S. Smith, yes. Motion carried.
8. Trenton Fish and Game Club Rifle Range
Kevin Storsberg appeared to before the Planning Board to see if anything could be done to correct the situation created by the layout of the rifle range at the club. Mr. Storsberg presented an aerial view map detailing the rifle range and the location of his residence. The club’s property is in Zone RA. The property used to be zoned RR.
Motion by G. Speich, seconded by A. Schmitt to set up a joint meeting between the Planning Board, Town Board, and affected parties to discuss amending the zoning ordinance before the Planning Board issues a recommendation. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes; S. Smith, yes; G. Speich, yes. Motion carried.
9. Old Business
a. Town Board requests for recommendations:
1. Hog farming – tabled.
2. Junkyards – tabled.
3. Response to Supervisor regarding Codes Book changes – tabled.
b. Vice Chair of Planning Board – tabled
c. Swing Inn sign application re-review as requested by ZBA Chair – see item #5 above.
d. Brick Bodies update – The rear of the building was to be painted to match the rest of the building and owner to have a fence installed. Extension was previously granted until May 31, 2006. G. Speich and A. Schmitt to refer this matter to authorities if this has not been done.
e. Steve Winters road side stand setbacks – D. Wilcox to request more information from the ZBA.
Motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:40 PM. by A. Schmitt, seconded by G. Speich. Vote: D. Wilcox, yes; A. Schmitt, yes; G. Speich, yes; S. McCartney, yes; J. Bradley, yes; J. Kelly, yes; S. Smith, yes. Motion carried
Respectfully submitted,
TOWN OF TRENTON PLANNING BOARD
By:
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D. Wilcox, Chairman
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