Debriefing Notes for 3/30/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
March 30, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, McDevitt, Deeb, Longacker, Stark, Magowan
Alternate Members Present- Stefanzik Members Absent Etu
Administrative Items:
SP 24-2023 SCHERMERHORN PROPERIES LLC, 60 Walker Lane 7:03
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to demolish an existing home, shed and pool at 60 Walker Lane and construct two
20 unit apartment buildings with associated site work. Project includes merging 3 parcels and connection to
municipal sewer and water. The project properties to be combined will be associated with the adjacent
apartment complex on the West side property. The project is subject to a Town Board review for sewer district
expansion. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-5-100 & 179-8-050, site plan for a multi-family dwelling project
in the office zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Planning Board seeks lead agency
for this project.
Status: Planning Board seeking Lead Agency Status for project requiring Sewer District Extension. Seeking
7-0.
Follow Up: Forwarding resolution to Town Board and Town Council. Thirty day period prior to being on
Planning Board SEQR review.
SPDES: Y
Tabled:
SP 69-2022 & RZ 4-2023 GARDEN WORLD, 2 Carlton Dr/537 Aviation Rd 7:04-7:08
Ward 2. (Revised) Applicant proposes a parking lot expansion on a 1.09 acre parcel. The project includes site
work for additional hard surface, permeable asphalt. Additional landscaping buffer has been added between
uses. The existing restaurant will remain as is. The project site has completed a petition of zone change with the
Town Board and SEQR with the Planning Board. Planning Board provided a recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals for March 28, 2023. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, parking lot expansion in the CI zone shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for permeability.
Status: Application approved with updated planting plan. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
Old Business:
SP 20-2023 & FWW 4-2023 RICHARD SELKOW, 185 Lockhart Mtn Road 7:09-7:12
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to remove a shed structure to build a 768 sq ft garage. The garage will be metal
siding with a garage door. The existing 1,375 sq ft home is to remain unchanged. The project occurs within 100
ft of a designated wetlands and is within 15% slopes. Subject to chapter 179-5-020 and chapter 94, site plan for
work within 100 ft of wetlands and possible work within 50 ft of 15% slopes shall be subject to Planning Board
review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 13-2023 HOSPITALITY SYRACUSE/BINLEY, 773 Quaker Road 7:13-7:28
Ward 2. Applicant proposes minor site modifications of the existing Binley Florist and Garden Center parcel
for the proposed restaurant on the adjoining parcel. The project parcel is part of a two lot subdivision. The 7.18
acre parcel will be subdivided into a 5.83 acre parcel for Binley Florist and Garden Center and a 1.35 acre
parcel for a proposed restaurant. The modifications are primarily for the access areas that adjoin the two lots.
The east property line area will be re-striped for parking and access between the two parcels. A portion of the
curb cut of the restaurant drive-thru aisle will be located on the Binley Florist lot. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-
040, site plan modifications for access and parking in the CI zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Status: Application approve with condition “no thru sign” and speed bump be added to the plans where access
drive between Binley and Taco Bell to be. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
SP 14-2023 HOSPITALITY SYRACUSE/TACO BELL, 773 Quaker Road 7:29-7:39
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to use a 1.35 acre parcel to construct a 2,650 sq ft fast food restaurant. The project
site will maintain the existing Binley’s Florist on the remaining property. Site work includes stormwater
management, lighting, and landscaping for the new building. The project lot is part of a two lot subdivision that
divides a 7.18 acre parcel into a 5.83 acre parcel for Binley Florist and Garden Center and a 1.35 acre parcel for
the proposed restaurant. The subdivision process will need to be completed prior to site plan project. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040, site plan for a new use in a CI zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: Y
SP 18-2023 HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK, 44 Carey Road 7:40-8:02
Ward 4. Applicant proposes a modification to the existing 7,132 sq ft building in order to construct 598 sq ft of
new entrance and stairwell area on the North and South side of the building. Applicant also proposes a full
second story addition to the existing 7, 132 sq ft building. The project includes additional parking, updated
stormwater management, landscaping and lighting. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new
construction on an existing building and updated site work shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Status: Application approved with condition to review sidewalks with Town Highway for property. Approved
7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
SP 22-2023 SCHERMERHORN REAL ESTATE HLDGS, 18 ½ Newcomb St 8:03-8:11
Ward 4. Applicant proposes to construct 2 story, 6 unit apartment building with a footprint of 5, 030 sq ft and a
floor area of 10,060 sq ft. Each unit will include one garage storage space and an outdoor patio pad with
associated site work. The project will be similar to the existing apartment buildings. The project will include the
merger of the 1.04 acre apartment project under construction and the 0.43 acre proposed apartment project.
Pursuant to chapter 179-9-040, 179-3-040, 179-7-070, 179-5-100, 179-8-080, site plan for new construction in
the MS zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with conditions final plans to show parking, snow removal, lighting and
landscaping. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: Y - The proposed project will merge with the existing project under construction 1.35 ac stormwater
is amended to include both projects.
SP (M) 25-2023 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS/FHB APTS, 80 Main Street 8:12-8:37
Ward 4. Applicant proposes a modification to an approved plan for the construction of an 8,663 sq ft footprint
building with 3 floors and a floor area of 25,622 sq ft. The modification includes locating the building 47 ft
from the centerline of the road and including a daycare center on the first floor. Modification also includes
façade alterations, courtyard, parking, landscaping, buffer and sidewalks. The 24 apartment units will be on the
second and third floors. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, modification to an approved site plan shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved with condition lighting information be included in lighting plan, mechanical plan
and interconnect information be included on the plan. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: N
Adjourn: 8:38