Debriefing Notes for 9/19/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
September 19, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Longacker, Stark, Etu, McDevitt
Members Absent - Magowan Alternate Members Present- Stefanzick
Administrative Items:
SP 57-2023 THOMAS & MARYBETH BABCOCK, 15 Chestnut Road 7:02
Ward 1. Applicant proposed construction of a 2 story addition to the south side of the existing home. The
Planning Board approved this project on September 27, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one year extension.
Status: Applicant was granted a one-year extension. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Final Plans to be submitted
SPDES: N
Recommendations- Unapproved Development:
SP 58-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES LLC, 407 Big Bay Road 7:03-7:10
Ward 4. Applicant has completed site updates for an existing site with a recently constructed 16,000 sq ft
building and an existing 4,324 sq ft building on the site. Updates include alternative parking arrangement and
lighting. In addition, sidewalk access was added to the South side of the new building and less sidewalk area
was created for the existing building. An exterior hard surfaced equipment area was added to the South side of
the new building. A patio is proposed for an employee area. Permeable green area was reduced. Pursuant to
chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional site work, hard surfacing, vegetation removal and
lighting shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Variance: Relief is sought for parking.
Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 9/20/2023 then the Planning Board 9/26/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 59-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES LLC, 399 Big Bay Road 7:11-7:15
Ward 4. Applicant has completed site updates for an existing 13,500 sq ft building and site. Updates include
new hard surfacing for a parking arrangement. Additionally, there has been tree and vegetation removal on the
Northeast side of the site. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-9-120, site plan for additional site work, hard
surfacing and removal of trees and vegetation shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 9/20/2023 then the Planning Board 9/26/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
SP 60-2023 JP GROSS PROPERTIES LLC, 27 Silver Circle 7:16-7:18
Ward 4. Applicant has completed site improvements for an existing site with new hard surfacing for a parking
arrangement. Also the parking area that was previously gravel has been paved. The existing buildings and site
development for SP 62-2022, SP 30-2022 & SP 72-2021 remain the same. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 &
179-9-120, site plan for additional hard surfacing shall be subject to site plan review and approval. Variance:
Relief is sought for permeability. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 9/20/2023 then the Planning Board 9/26/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
Recommendations:
SP 63-2023 DUNHAM’S BAY FISH & GAME CLUB, 2080 Ridge Road 7:19-7:21
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to remove a 3,936 sq ft outdoor range pavilion and construct a replacement
outdoor range pavilion of 2,880 sq ft. The project includes a new concrete slab for the structure. The site has an
existing building and two sheds to remain unchanged. No other site or building changes are proposed. Pursuant
to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for improvements shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Variance: Relief is sought for setbacks. Planning Board shall provide a recommendation to the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Status: Planning Board recommended to the ZBA no significant adverse impacts with the current project
proposal. Recommended 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to appear before the ZBA 9/20/2023 then the Planning Board 9/26/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 51-2023 NATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOC, 32 Native Drive 7:22-7:27
Ward 4. Applicant proposes construction of a new 25,000 sq ft commercial office and warehouse building on
lot #2 of an existing subdivision. The project includes associated site work for access drives, parking areas,
stormwater management, lighting and landscaping. Project also includes a lot line adjustment between lot one
and 2. Lot 1 will be reduced from 11.2 acres to 10.9 acres and lot 2 will be increased from 1.86 acres to 2.12
acres. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new development in the CLI zone shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved as submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit final plans for Zoning Administrator signature.
SPDES: Y
SP 61-2023 & FWW 11-2023 SCHERMERHORN CONSTRUCTION, 575 Bay Road 7:28-7:35
Ward 2. Applicant proposes to construct a 41,201 sq ft footprint building for 76 units. An existing 3,200 sq ft
building will remain as a maintenance building. The project includes site work for stormwater, landscaping,
lighting and parking. Project work also includes demolition of some existing outbuildings with other
outbuildings and existing house to remain unchanged. The project has work within 100 ft of wetlands and is
subject to a coordinated review with the Town Board for the extension of the sewer district. Pursuant to chapter
179-3-040, 179-5-100 and Chapter 94, site plan for a multifamily building in the Office zone and work within
100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval. Planning Board to review
Environmental Lead Agency Request.
Status: Planning Board requested Lead Agency. Lead Agency request approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Thirty days period applicant to potential be on the October agenda for SEQRA review and
recommendation.
SPDES: Y Adjourn: 7:36