Debriefing Notes for 10/17/2023PLANNING BOARD DEBRIEFING NOTES
October 17, 2023
Members Present- Traver, Dixon, Deeb, Etu, Longacker, Stark, Magowan
Alternate Members Present- Stefanzik, McDevitt
Administrative Items:
SP 230-2016 LEGACY LAND HLDG/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Baybridge Dr 7:03-7:05
Ward 2. Applicant proposed a partial 3 story, 27 unit senior housing facility with associated site work for
parking, stormwater control and landscaping. A one year extension was granted on 10/17/2017, 10/16/2018,
9/24/2019, 10/27/2020, 10/26/2021 and 10/18/2022. Habitat for Humanity is the new applicant. They are
requesting another one year extension.
Status: The Planning Board granted a one year extension. Extension Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Plan submission for building permit or updated project information for modification.
SPDES: Y
SP 51-2021 BRETT & PAMELA WEST MAIN HOUSE, 106 Bay Parkway 7:06-7:07
Ward 1. Applicant proposed to demo existing home and shed to construct a new two story home with a 5,436
sq. ft. footprint with a garage. Project approval was granted on October 25, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one
year extension.
Status: The Planning Board granted a one year extension. Extension Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Final plan review
SPDES: N
SP 64-2022 DON BERNARD, 20 Brayton Road 7:08
Ward 1. Applicant proposed to construct a new single family home of 730 sq ft with a deck/porch area of 885
sq ft. Project approval was granted on October 25, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one year extension.
Status: The Planning Board granted a one year extension. Extension Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Final plan review
SPDES: N
SP 65-2022 MATTHEW FLANSBURG/TARGET CORP, 578 Aviation Rd 7:09
Ward 2. Applicant proposed to update the Target store façade by relocating the existing CVS sign. Project
approval was granted on October 25, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one year extension.
Status: The Planning Board granted a one year extension. Extension Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Final plan review
SPDES: N
SP 71-2022 RENEE & TOM WEST, 79 Knox Road 7:10
Ward 1. Applicant proposed to demolish an existing home to construct a new 3,315 sq ft footprint home with
detached 1,100 sq ft garage. Project approval was granted on October 25, 2022. Applicant is requesting a one
year extension.
Status: The Planning Board granted a one year extension. Extension Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Final plan review
SPDES: N
Recommendation:
SP 64-2023 GARY HIGLEY, 23 Jay Road 7:11-7:15
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to construct a 137 sq ft porch addition onto an existing home. The footprint of the
existing home is 2,448 sq ft with a 1,218 sq ft deck. A portion of the deck will be replaced with the screen
porch. The current floor area is 4,306 sq ft with the new floor area to be 4,443 sq ft. No changes to existing site
conditions. Pursuant to chapter 179-4-080 & 179-3-040, site plan for new floor area 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 10/18/2023 then the Planning Board 10/24/2023 pending ZBA.
SPDES: N
New Business:
SP 65-2023 GREAT ESCAPE THEME PARK, 1172 State Route 9 7:16-7:34
Ward 1. Applicant proposes to remove an existing roller coaster ride in order to construct a new wooden roller
coaster with a footprint of approximately 22,434 sq ft. The project will utilize the existing ride operation
structure, entrance and exit ramps from the previous coaster. There will be a new queue line walkway area
including permeable pavers. The coaster will be adjacent to the Go-Kart ride. The adjacent Tradewinds retail
area will remain unchanged. The highest point of the ride is 60 feet and is located in Area A of the GEIS that
allows 175-185 feet height. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for a new ride in the Recreation
Commercial zone shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
SP 65-2023 JEREMY EANES/WALMART, 24 Quaker Ridge Blvd 7:35-7:47
Ward 2.
Applicant proposes to construct an 8,202 sq ft single story addition to the northeast side of the existing 153,943
sq ft Walmart building. The project is to enhance their order pick up process and includes removal of the
existing canopy. The project includes site work for removal of hard surfacing and installing vegetation.
Additional façade changes for signage and adding blue and brown features to the building are also proposed.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, site plan for new construction of a building addition façade color additions and
sign alterations shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Status: Application approved submitted. Approved 7-0.
Follow Up: Applicant to submit plans for engineering review then final plans for Zoning Administrator
signature.
SPDES: N
Other Business 7:48-7:49
Notification of Training for Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence.
Adjourn: 7:50