Minutes for the Meeting of thePage 1 of 6
City of Syracuse Planning Commission
July 28, 2014
Minutes of the Meeting of the
City of Syracuse Planning Commission
City Hall, Syracuse, New York
July 28, 2014
- Summary of cases discussed herein:
R-14-22 / SP-14-10 / SP-14-11 / SP-14-12 / R-14-25
PR-14-35 / PR-13-24 M1 / SR-14-07 / R-14-24 / 3S-14-07
SP-84-24 M1 / SP-14-03 M1 / SP-83-76 M2 / Z-2775
- Attendance
Members PresentStaff Present
Ms. Linda HenleyMs. Heather Lamendola
Mr. Arpad Kolozsvary Ms. Meghan Ryan
Mr. Steve Kulick Mr. Jeff Harrop
Ms. Rebecca Livengood
- Meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m.
- Approval of Minutes:
Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to accept the minutes of the July 7, 2014, meeting of the City Planning Commission. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
- Public Hearings
1)R-14-22
Resubdivision
Combine Three Properties into One New Lot
310 and 314 Avery Avenue and 639 Hamilton Street
314 Avery Ave., LLC and Joann Dorsey Rvcbl Trust (owners/applicants)
Business, Class A
Mr. Larry Ball, of Ball Consulting at 522 Liberty Street, Mr. Steve Dorsey, at 314 Avery Avenue, and Mr. William J. Ferraldo, of Harmony Architectural Associates at 1860 Erie Boulevard East, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two properties into one new Lot for the purpose of expanding an existing restaurant on property situated at 310 and 314 Avery Avenue and 639 Hamilton Street.
Two people spoke in favor of the proposal. One neighbor voiced concerns over the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2)SP-14-10
Special Permit-Restaurant
Expand a Restaurant and Modify the Site Plan
310 and 314 Avery Avenue and 639 Hamilton Street
314 Avery Ave., LLC and Joann Dorsey Rvcbl Trust (owners/applicants)
Business, Class A
Mr. Larry Ball, of Ball Consulting at 522 Liberty Street, Mr. Steve Dorsey, at 314 Avery Avenue, and Mr. William J. Ferraldo, of Harmony Architectural Associates at 1860 Erie Boulevard East, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of modifying the site plan, floor plan, and elevations to an existing Special Permit for a Restaurant in order to expand an existing restaurant on property situated at 310 and 314 Avery Avenue and 639 Hamilton Street.
Two people spoke in favor of the proposal. One neighbor voiced concerns over the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative declaration, and granting two waivers from the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules and Regulations, as amended, as they pertain to the parking and driveway spacing requirements. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3)SP-14-11
Special Permit-Indoor Amusement and Recreation
Establish a Personal Fitness Center
937 (935) West Genesee Street
Fussell Zechman (owner)
Adam Felty (applicant)
Commercial, Class A
Mr. Adam Felty, at 943 West Genesee Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing a fitness center on property situated at 937 (935) West Genesee Street.
One person spoke in favor of the proposal. No one spoke in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative declaration, and granting one waiver from the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules and Regulations, as amended, as they pertain to the parking requirements, with the condition that one space be removed as shown on the submitted site plan to avoid parking in and/or backing into the City right-of-way. Mr. Arpad Kolozsvary seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission did not grant a waiver for a ground sign.
4)SP-14-12
Special Permit-Parking Lot
Establish a Parking Lot
316 North Townsend Street
St. Joseph’s Health Care Properties, Inc. (owner/applicant)
Office, Class B
Mr. Kevin Gilligan, an attorney with Costello, Cooney and Fearon, PLLC at 500 Plum Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing a surface parking lot on property situated at 316 North Townsend Street.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the Commission noted the proposal is not in keeping with the City of Syracuse Land Use Plan, and did not receive sufficient information regarding a master parking plan with respect to the St. Joseph’s campus, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to deny the proposal without prejudice. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5)R-14-25
Resubdivision
Combine Two Properties into One New Lot
204 and 208 (aka 200-202, 204-206, 208, 210-216 (214), 218, 222-226, 228-230 and 236-238) West Water Street
Syracuse SOMA Project, LLC (owner/applicant)
Central Business District, Office and Service District
At the request of the applicant, the Commission agreed to reschedule the Public Hearing for this request to August 18, 2014, pending revisions to the proposal.
6)PR-14-35
Project Site Review
New Construction and Addition (Amos Building)
204 and 208 (aka 200-202, 204-206, 208, 210-216 (214), 218, 222-226, 228-230 and 236-238) West Water Street
Syracuse SOMA Project, LLC (owner/applicant)
Central Business District, Office and Service District
At the request of the applicant, the Commission agreed to reschedule the Public Hearing for this request to August 18, 2014, pending revisions to the proposal.
7)PR-13-24M1
Project Site Review Modification
Modify Site Plan and Floor Plan
710 and 712-714 East Fayette Street
Mark and JoAnn Williams (owner/applicant)
Business, Class A
Ms. Carol Zenzel, at 2507 James Street, Suite 210, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of modifying the site plan, floor plans, and elevations to a five0-story, mixed-use building on property situated at 710 and 712-714 East Fayette Street.
No one spoke in favor of the proposal. One person spoke in opposition to the proposal. The Commission received one letter in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the applicant acknowledged discrepancies in the proposed elevations, the Commission agreed to continue the Public Hearing at its next regularly-scheduled meeting on August 18, 2014, pending receipt of revised elevations.
8)SR-14-07
Site Plan Review
Construct a Three-Story Addition with Site Alterations
400 West Division Street and 365 Spencer Street, Rear
400 West Division St., LLC (owner/applicant)
Lakefront, T-5[2]
Mr. Stuart Alderman, of Design etcetera at 6170 Michaeljon Way, Cicero, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of constructing a three-story addition to an existing building and implementing site alterations on property situated at 400 West Division Street and 365 Spencer Street, Rear.
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 declaration, and granting three waivers from the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules and Regulations, as amended, as they pertain to the acceptable tree, finish material, and number of building materials requirements. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
9)R-14-24
Resubdivision
Divide One Property into Two New Lots
114, 116 and 118-134 Hawley Avenue
Housing Visions Unlimited, Inc. (owner/applicant)
Business, Class A
Ms. Heather Schroeder, of Housing Visions at 1201 East Fayette Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of dividing one property into two new Lots for the purpose of establishing a two-family dwelling on property situated at 114, 116 and 118-134 Hawley Avenue.
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 declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
10)3S-14-07
Three-Mile Limit Subdivision Review-Town of Manlius
Realign Two Properties into Two New Lots
114 and 116 Miller Drive
Lawrence Barnes and William Zuti (owners/applicants)
Mr. Lawrence Barnes, at 114 Miller Drive, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of realigning two properties into two new Lots for the purpose of transferring approximately 3,420 square feet of property from property situated at 116 Miller Drive to property situated at 114 Miller Drive.
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 declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
- Minor Modifications
1)SP-84-24 M1
Special Permit Modification-Medical Office and Research Building
Modify Site Plan
3107 East Genesee Street
Deltor Associates, LLC (owner/applicant)
Residential, Class C
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.
After 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.
2)SP-14-03 M1
Special Permit Modification-Restaurant
Modify Floor Plan and Elevation
1441-1449 and 1501 Erie Boulevard East
Ren Li Trading, Inc.-Rockey Rhen (owner/applicant)
Industrial, Class A
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.
After 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.
3)SP-83-76 M2
Special Permit Modification-Restaurant
Modify Floor Plan
111-115 Harvard Place and 473 and 477 Westcott Street
RJ Westcott Holdings, LLC (owner)
Jong Hee Han (applicant)
Business, Class A
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.
After 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.
- New Business
1)Z-2775
Project Plan Review
Renovate Front Porch
206 Walnut Place
New York Delta Association of SAE, Inc. (owner/applicant)
Planned Institutional District
Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.
After 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.
- Authorizations
Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to authorize those cases listed, in addition to three cases held over or rescheduled from tonight’s meeting, for Public Hearings on Monday, August 18, 2014. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
- Adjournment
Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.