MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF ELLICOTT PLANNING BOARD HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 215 SOUTH WORK ST., FALCONER, NY ON MAY 12, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M.

 

PRESENT:  Chairman Dan Evans, Gary Swanson, David Carlberg, Becky Holmstrom, Phyllis Belin, Attorney William Wright and Code Enforcement Officer Randy Woodbury.                          

 

ABSENT:   Ronald Calanni and Michael Mogenhan.

 

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

 

Motion made by David Carlberg, seconded by Phyllis Belin to approve the minutes of the April 21st, 2004 meeting.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-5                        Noes-0                   Absent-2

 

No representative for Kingsview Enterprises, Inc. appeared at the meeting re the construction  of an asphalt processing plant on the corner of S. Dow St. & Allen St. Ext. 

 

No representative for Adams Lumber, Inc. appeared at the meeting re the removal of timber on property located in West Ellicott east of Orchard Rd.  The Highway Superintendent suggested that the harvesting continue as of now.  It was recommended that the hours of operation be limited to 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday only, during the months of June and July.  If the company requests a longer time period, they would need to come back and see the Code Enforcement Officer.  

 

 Motion by Becky Holmstrom, seconded by David Carlberg to waive provision of Site Plan Review in accordance with the above stipulations.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-5                       Noes-0                      Absent-2

 

No representative for Scott Humble, 690 Fairmount Ave. WE, Jamestown, NY appeared at the meeting re a Sketch Plan Conference for a Professional Office

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson, seconded by Phyllis Belin to remove from agenda.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-5                        Noes-0                                    Absent-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Aversa/Patric of West Oak Hill Rd., Jamestown, NY re request to build a pond.  The Fluvanna Fire Department recommended leaving the pond the way it is according to the plans.  There is a problem with the depth and steep bank. 

 

Motion made by Gary Swanson, seconded by Phyllis Belin to allow them to continue pending a receipt of a full-scale copy of the plans.

 

Carried.                     Ayes-5                         Noes-0                                 Absent-2

 

Church of Christ, 875 Fairmount Ave. WE, Jamestown, NY presented plans for a 30’ x 60’ addition to  the church to be used as a fellowship hall, adding one unisex bathroom and improving existing bathrooms making them handicapped accessible.  It will be a one-story brick addition and the brick will match the existing structure.  The parking lot remains the same.  The estimated cost of the project is $180,000.  The church was instructed to bring in Site Plan to the June 9^th meeting.

 

Information was requested re 3425 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown for prospective buyers.  Before purchasing the property, the buyers wish to know of any restrictions.  They would like to subdivide the property, possibly renting the existing house and build a new one-story home.  The minimum square footage does allow for a home to be built.  The buyers should check with South and Center Sewer District on sewer questions.  The subdivision should not create any problems with existing properties, as there are two compliant lots. 

 

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, to create a new driveway onto Bentley Ave. to give access to the rear of the property.  The lot is 1-½ acres and they intend to lease the house on the lot.  Eventually, they hope to expand the church and will need a full Site Plan Review.  The Planning Board will check with the Highway Superintendent to confirm or not that Bentley Avenue can handle the extra traffic.

 

George Means, with property at 3200 Terminal Drive appeared to request a modified Site Plan in regards to rental property at that address.  The airport is requesting a formal Site Plan Review.  There is currently a problem with cars from this business parking on the airport property.  The airport does not want their property used for this purpose.  The area is zoned Industrial and the current tenant is using the property for  sales, storage and servicing of vehicles.  There is ample room on Mr. Means’ property to add paving for additional parking.  The “Grantee” on the lease is Kevin Smith.  The Code Enforcement Officer spoke to Mr. Smith and Mr. Smith stated that he would no longer be using 3544 W Oak Hill Rd (zoned Ag-Res) for repair and maintenance of vehicles yet, on May 12, 2004, in a phone conversation with Jay Shaffer, DBA as Auto Stores (per

 

 

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Chautauqua County Clerk)  Mr. Shaffer states that repairs are continuing to be done at the 3544  W Oak Hill address with two full time mechanics. He states that no repairs are being done at the Terminal Drive address.  The Site Plan Review of May 2001, finished June 2001 was for a limo service.  The Planning Board will review that Site Plan to determine compliance.

 

 

A representative from the Falconer Rod & Gun Club, 2178 ½ Buffalo St. Ext., Jamestown presented a Site Plan Review to remove timber from a section of their property as requested by the Planning Board at it’s April 2004 meeting.  Watercourse issues will be handled appropriately.  There will be 1-2 trucks/day for 3-4 weeks.  They would like an 18-month window.  The area is zoned industrial and there are no plans to sell or develop the land.  There should be no significant adverse affects. 

 

Motion by Gary Swanson, seconded by Phyllis Belin to accept the Environmental Assessment.  and that there will be no significant adverse environmental impact.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-5                   Noes-0                      Absent-2

 

 

Motion by Gary Swanson and seconded by David Carlberg to accept all information submitted and approve the Site Plan.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-5                                     Noes-0                            Absent-2

 

 

 

Attorney Neil Robinson, represented the Herman Kent American Legion, 777 Jackson Ave. WE, Jamestown, in making changes to the Site Plan presented at last months meeting. The plans are to: 1.  Reinstall horseshoe pits that were removed when addition was built in 1999.  They will not be lit for nighttime use.  2.  Add picnic tables to be used by legion members and their families.  3.  Build a  pavilion, also to be used by members and families.  The Legion would also like to plant grass over a portion of the paper street known as Second Street.   Ellicott’s Code does not state that this has to be a public restaurant, thus the Code Enforcement Officer’s interpretation is that it is a private restaurant that exists there by right.  There are other restaurants that have similar facilities.  The Legion is instructed to file an application for Site Plan Review.  The Code Enforcement Officer will make the determination as to whether or not the plans are to be permitted.

 

 

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If a determination that any of the plans is not permitted, the Legion will need to go to the Zoning Board.  If the determination is that everything is permitted, then the Legion should do a Site Plan Review.  The Town Board should handle the matter of grassing over Second Street.  The Legion will need an agreement with the Town Board before coming before the Planning Board on this matter.

 

 

 

Motion made by Becky Holmstrom, seconded by Dave Carlberg to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.

 

Carried.                      Ayes-4                   Noes-0                      Absent-3

 

 

 

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Karyn Okerlund, Secretary