Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 8 of 8
City Planning Commission April 2, 2012
Minutes of the Meeting of the City Planning Commission
City Hall, Syracuse, New York
April 2, 2012
I. Summary of cases discussed herein:
PR-11-47 / R-12-05 / SP-12-02 / R-12-08 / Z-2743SP-10-11 M1 / SP-06-01 M1 / S-12-01 / R-12-07 / R-12-09
3S-12-06 / SP-00-44 M4 / SP-11-21 M1 / SP-11-22 M1 / Z-2742
Z-2744
II. Attendance
Members Present Staff Present
Dr. Ruben Cowart Ms. Heather Lamendola
Ms. Linda Henley Ms. Meghan McLees Craner
Mr. Steve Kulick Mr. Jeff Harrop
Ms. Rebecca Livengood
Mr. George Matthews
III. Meeting called to order at 6:02 p.m.
IV. Approval of the minutes
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 12, 2012 meeting of the City Planning Commission. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. George Matthews was absent for the vote.
V. Public Hearings
1) PR-11-47 (Continuation of 3/12/12 Public Hearing)
Project Site Review
Construct two retail buildings with accessory parking
117, 121-23 and 201-11 Teall Avenue, 1529 (1503), 1605 and 1625-41 Erie Boulevard East, and 1501 and 1605 Erie Boulevard East Rear
KBG-I, LLC (owner)
Scannell Properties #128, LLC (applicant)
Industrial, Class A
Mr. Tom Capozzi, the project consultant at 4914 Briarwood Lane, Manlius, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of demolishing one building and constructing two retail buildings with accessory parking.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the Commission acknowledged a letter dated March 21, 2012 submitted by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) stating that it does not appear that the Teall Center will significantly degrade the overall level-of-service at state-owned and maintained signalized intersections in the immediate area, Mr. George Matthews made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
2) R-12-05 (Continuation of 3/12/12 Public Hearing)
Resubdivision
Combine two parcels into one new Lot
2649 and 2659-67 James Street
Cleardogg, Inc (owner/applicant)
Business, Class A
Mr. Bill Cleary, at 1108 Madden Lane, Cortland, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two lots into one new Lot, and is a companion case to a special permit application for a restaurant (SP-12-02).
No one spoke in favor of the proposal. Two people spoke in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon no Commission members made a motion, effectively tabling the application, and after which the applicant requested the Commission to render a decision one way or the other for financial reasons, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to deny the request without prejudice. Mr. George Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
3) SP-12-02 (Continuation of 3/12/12 Public Hearing)
Special Permit–Restaurant
2649 and 2659-67 James Street
Cleardogg, Inc (owner/applicant)
Business, Class A
Mr. Bill Cleary, at 1108 Madden Lane, Cortland, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing a restaurant with drive-thru service, and is a companion case to a resubdivision application to combine two lots into one new Lot (R-12-05).
No one spoke in favor of the proposal. Two people spoke in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon Corporation Counsel informed the Commission that the Commission’s decision to deny the companion resubdivision application without prejudice made the special permit application denied in effect, no motion was made by the Commission on this request. (Return to Top)
4) R-12-08
Resubdivision
Divide eight parcels into 33 new Lots
110-132,121, 134-140, and 135 Bartlett Street and 109 and 111-135 Homer Street
Morning View, LLC (owner/applicant)
Residential, Class A-1
Mr. Tom Kinslow, of Harmony Architectural Associates, at 1860 Erie Boulevard East, Mr. Robert Doucette, at 102 Berkley Drive, Mr. Julian Clark, of Plumley Engineering at 8232 Loop Road, Baldwinsville, and Ms. Jo Anne Cagliano, of Environmental Design and Research at 217 Montgomery Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of subdividing six parcels totaling 6.329 acres into 33 new Lots and is a companion case to a Planned Development Review to construct 33 single-family dwellings with access to a private road (Z-2743).
No one spoke in favor of the proposal, and one person sought clarification on specific aspects of the proposal. Seven people spoke in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the Commission verified that the City had accepted a storm water pollution prevention plan from the applicant for review and approval, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of four to one. Mr. George Matthews voted no. (Return to Top)
5) Z-2743
Planned Development Review
110-132, 121, 134-140, and 135 Bartlett Street and 109 and 111-135 Homer Street
Construct 33 Single-Family dwellings with Open Lands
Morning View, LLC (owner/applicant)
Residential District, Class A-1
Mr. Tom Kinslow, of Harmony Architectural Associates, at 1860 Erie Boulevard East, Mr. Robert Doucette, at 102 Berkley Drive, Mr. Julian Clark, of Plumley Engineering at 8232 Loop Road, Baldwinsville, and Ms. Jo Anne Cagliano, of Environmental Design and Research at 217 Montgomery Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of constructing 33 single-family dwellings with access to a private road and is a companion case to a Resubdivision application to subdivide six parcels totaling 6.329 acres into 33 new Lots (R-12-08).
No one spoke in favor of the proposal, and one person sought clarification on specific aspects of the proposal. Seven people spoke in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the Commission verified that the City had accepted a storm water pollution prevention plan from the applicant for review and approval, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed with a vote of four to one. Mr. George Matthews voted no. (Return to Top)
6) SP-10-11 M1
Special Permit Modification-Indoor Recreation Facility
Construct an 80’ x 130’ addition
1005 and 1029 (aka 1027) North Geddes Street
Salt City Enterprises, LLC (owner/applicant)
Lakefront, T4
Mr. Larry Ball, of Ball Consulting at 938 Spencer Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of constructing a 10,400-square foot addition.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. George Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
7) SP-06-01 M1
Special Permit Modification-Restaurant
Sign Modification
317-321 South Franklin Street
Frankton Associates, LLC (owner)
Anisha Nandita, LLC and Ramanand Shetty (applicants)
Central Business District-General Service A
Mr. Ramanand Shetty, at 229 Woodmont Drive, Camillus, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of installing an awning with three signs and two neon window signs, and maintaining a total of seven signs.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
8) S-12-01
Street Abandonment
East Water Street between South Beech Street and Erie Boulevard East
City of Syracuse (owner/applicant)
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of abandoning the portion of East Water Street from Erie Boulevard East to South Beech Street to vehicular traffic.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
9) R-12-07
Resubdivision
Combine three parcels into one new Lot
114-116, 120, and 124 Woodland Avenue
Home HeadQuarters, Inc (owner/applicant)
Residential, Class AA
Ms. Terri Luckett, of Home HeadQuarters, Inc. at 990 James Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining three parcels into one new Lot for the purpose of constructing a single-family dwelling.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Linda Henley abstained. (Return to Top)
10) R-12-09
Resubdivision
Combine two parcels into one new Lot
2319 and 2327 South Salina Street
Southside Community Coalition (owner/applicant)
Business, Class A
Mr. Sekou Cooke, at 2819 Grant Boulevard, and Mr. Joseph Bryant, at 126 Elmhurst Avenue, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels into one new Lot.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. Mr. Nader Maroun, 5th District Common Councilor, informed the Commission that to his recollection, the Common Council’s approval of the sale of 2319 South Salina Street was conditional upon the removal of an existing bill board.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
11) 3S-12-06
Three-Mile Limit Subdivision Review-Town of DeWitt
Combine two parcels into one new Lot
7139 Woodchuck Hill Road
Kathryn Pasqua (owner/applicant)
Mr. Anthony P. Rivizzigno, at 555 East Genesee Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels into one new Lot in the Town of DeWitt.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Mr. George Matthews made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
- Minor Modifications
1) SP-00-44 M4
Special Permit Modification – Restaurant
Signage Modification
219-225 West Fayette Street
Heritage Daniel, LLC. (owner/applicant)
CBD-GSA
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, presented the proposal to the Commission, which consists of installing a 22-foot wide awning with signage on the Fayette Street façade of an existing restaurant.
After discussion and review, Mr. George Matthews made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
2) SP-11-21 M1
Special Permit Modification – Restaurant (Ice Cream Parlor)
Floor Plan Modification
3001-3023 James Street
Tino Marcoccia (owner/applicant)
Business, Class A
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, presented the proposal to the Commission, which consists of modifying the floor plan to an existing restaurant.
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
- Modification Consideration
1) SP-11-22 M1
Special Permit Modification – Restaurant (Pizza Shop)
Floor Plan Modification
3001-3023 James Street
Tino Marcoccia (owner/applicant)
Business, Class A
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, presented the proposal to the Commission, which consists of modifying the floor plan to an existing restaurant.
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
- Old Business
1) Z-2742
Project Plan Review-PID Sub District 9
Construct a 197,000-square foot academic building
914 and 918-922 Irving Avenue, and 141 Stadium Place
Syracuse University (owner/applicant)
Planned Institutional District
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, presented the recent correspondence from Mr. Steven Schroeder to the Commission.
Mr. George Matthews made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
- New Business
1) Z-2744
Project Plan Review
Construct a Vestibule Addition
800 East Raynor Avenue
Syracuse University (owner/applicant)
Planned Institutional Development
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, presented the proposal to the Commission, which consists of constructing a vestibule at the plaza-level entrance on the east side of Lawrinson Hall.
After discussion and review, Mr. George Matthews made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. (Return to Top)
2) Request for a Rehearing
Special Permit-Restaurant
818-820 Danforth Street
Sharon D. Washington (applicant)
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, presented the request to the Commission, in which the applicant is requesting the Commission to authorize a public hearing to reconsider a waiver from Part C, Section IV, Article 2-8.1 of the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules and Regulations, as amended, to allow live and/or electronically amplified entertainment within 300 feet of a residential zoning district, which the Commission did not grant as part of a special permit application to establish a restaurant (SP-11-19) on September 12, 2011.
After discussion and review, Mr. George Matthews made a motion to approve the request for a rehearing. No member of the Commission seconded the motion. Therefore, the request for a rehearing was not granted.
X. Authorizations
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to authorize those cases listed for the April 23, 2012 meeting. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
XI. Adjournment
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to adjourn at 9:22 p.m. Mr. George Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.