City of Auburn Planning Board

City of Auburn Planning Board

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 6:30 pm, Memorial City Hall

Present: Sam Giangreco, Sheli Graney, Crystal Cosentino, Chris DeProspero, Frank Reginelli, Anne McCarthy

Absent: Anthony Bartolotta

Staff: Stephen Selvek, Planning and Community Development Program Manager; Andy Fusco, Corporation Counsel

Agenda Items: 102 N. Lewis St.

The Chair calls the meeting to order. The Pledge of allegiance is recited. Roll is called.

Agenda Item 1: Major Site Plan Review for the construction of the Auburn Senior Housing Complex, a 3-story, 110-unit senior housing apartment building together with associated site improvements including driveway access, garages, parking, landscaping, unities, and stormwater management located at 102 N. Lewis St, 9 Catlin St, and 136 & 138 Standart Ave. Applicant: Calamar Construction

Chair invites owner or agent to speak.

Jocelyn Bos – there have been a few recent updates. ZBA has re-affirmed their use variance after the SEQR negative declaration was issued.

Ben Gustafson – since the SEQR meeting we’ve added more detail to the plans and increased improvement per City suggestion. The only difference is the relocation of the sign from the west side to the east side with a slight rotation. Storm water management, landscaping, sewer plans more finely tuned.

Chair asks for comments from the Board.

Crystal Cosentino – questions letter from Dr. Laduca and traffic impact.

Steve Selvek – traffic study indicates Standart Ave is the preferred access. There is potential to redesign Dunkin Donuts access but that’s separate from this issue. The City needs to look in greater detail at Dunkin Donuts. The traffic study showed multiple illegal left hand turns into the site daily.

Sam Giangreco – questions the drain pipe onto Standart Ave

Ben Gustafson – refers to map – the pipe will be upgraded to 24 inches.

Steve Selvek – re: memo – specified area in Code under purview of Board. Staff and DRC reviewed each issue and found adequate. Revisions: fire lanes and hydrants located per AFD. Apparatus lane installed due to height over 30 feet. City infrastructure – replace sanitary sewer near entrance that is cracked. Storm sewer – applicant is upgrading 1 section of storm pipe to 24 inches for uniformity and not pinch points. Lighting requested by DRC – 2 lights on emergency access, dimmable and motion sensored to minimize spillage. Applicant has gone 1 step beyond in using directional LED lighting. Draft resolution contains addition information regarding movement of the sign. Applicant has done all in their power to submit a comprehensive plan staff recommends approval.

Motion to approve the site plan as presented with relocation of the sign made by Anne McCarthy, seconded by Crystal Cosentino. All members vote approval. Motion carried.

Steve Selvek – next meeting is scheduled for July 3 but there are concerns with the 4th being the holiday. Recommend moving the meeting to July 10 at 6:30 p.m. Board concurs.

Motion to adjourn by Crystal Cosentino, seconded by Frank Reginelli. All members vote approval. Meeting adjourned.