MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTT PLANNING BOARD HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 215 SOUTH WORK ST., FALCONER, NY ON JANUARY 14, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  Chairman Dan Evans, Gary Swanson, Ron Calanni, Becky Holmstrom, Phyllis

                   Belin, Attorney William Wright and Code Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury.

 

ABSENT:   Mike Mogenhan and Dave Carlberg.

 

Chairman Dan Evans called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson , seconded by Becky Holmstrom to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2003 meeting.

 

Carried.                Ayes-5                        Noes-0                   Absent-2

 

Randy Woodbury told the Board members Gene Aversa has not been able to get a surveyor to measure his pond so this project should be tabled until the weather permits.

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson, seconded by Ron Calanni to table this application until Mr. Aversa is able provided the needed information.

 

Carried.                   Ayes-5                       Noes-0                  Absent-2

 

Dr. Kenneth Erickson requested site plan for a Chiropractic Office at 428 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, NY.

 

Mr. Ron Catalano explained Dr. Erickson wants to use the structure as a chiropractic office. He would demolish the outer building on the east and construct a new handicap ramp.

 

Discussion followed on:

1)    The existing paving and parking

2)    The existing sign that will be removed for the ramp

3)    A building permit will be required for the ramp and interior changes

4)    A 20 SF ground sign and/or a 4 SF wall sign is allowed

5)    One handicapped parking space will be closest to the ramp

6)    Traffic pattern and the curb cut will remain the same

7)    The Board agreed to waive the topals in November when Dr. Erickson appeared because the pavement already existed.

8)    No new lighting except one on the sign and security lighting

 

 

 

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The Planning Board reviewed the site plan checklist noting:

1)    There will be no outdoor storage or dumpster

2)    There will be no change in utilities

3)    Dr. Erickson will apply for a variance if needed for his sign

4)    The pavement goes to the property lines and there is no requirement for a buffer if the adjoining property is used as commercial

5)    There will no retail sales

6)    Dr. Erickson will require no permits except his building permit

7)    Construction will start as soon as Dr. Erickson closes on the property and be completed

within 60 to 90 days

 

Attorney Wright stated this project is exempt from SEQR under 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 (2).

 

Motion made by Ron Calanni, seconded by Becky Holmstrom to approve the site plan for Dr. Kenneth Erickson for a Chiropractic Office at 428 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, NY.

 

Carried.                  Ayes-5                Noes-0              Absent-2

 

Attorney Wright noted that all the documents needed to be attached together.  Chairman Evans signed and stamped 3 copies of the site plan.

 

Motion made by Becky Holmstrom, seconded by Phyllis Belin to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 PM.

 

Carried.                   Ayes-5                        Noes-0                    Absent-2

 

 

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Valerie Pierce, Secretary