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City of Syracuse Planning Commission

April 15, 2015

Minutes (Corrected) of the Special Meeting of the

City of Syracuse Planning Commission

City Hall, Syracuse, New York

April 15, 2015

1. Summary of cases discussed herein

1. Attendance

Members PresentStaff Present

Mr. Steve Kulick Ms. Heather Lamendola

Ms. Rebecca Livengood Mr. Jeff Harrop

Ms. Linda Henley

Ms. Christine Capella-Peters

1. Meeting called to order at 4:08 p.m.

1. Public Hearings (Closed but not acted upon)

1) SP-87-30 M1(Continuation from 3/15 RC, SK, LH, RL, CCP)

Special Permit Modification-Gasoline Station

Establish a Restaurant within a Convenience Store

4210-4224 South Salina Street

Clifford Fuel Co., Inc. (owner)

Ramzi Aljoufi (applicant)

Business, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

After discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to deny the request without prejudice, citing the excessive number of deviations from the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules and Regulations, as amended. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

2) R-15-19

Resubdivision

Combine Eleven Properties into Three New Lots

325, 327, 329, 331-335, 359, and 387 East Brighton Avenue, 307 East Brighton Avenue (Rear), 101, 103 and 105 Thurber Street (Rear), and 113 Roney Lane (Rear)

Lauren Tawill, Tri-Value Development, LLC, Mark and Rose Stefanski, and

Cosimo Zavaglia (owners)

Innovative Acquisition Group, LLC. (applicant)

Residential, Class B-1, Residential, Class C, and Industrial, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

After discussion and review, the Commission agreed to defer action on the request in order to review the traffic impact study and the stormwater management plan, and encouraged the applicant to meet with the neighborhood.

3) SP-15-02

Special Permit-Apartment Building

Construct an Apartment Building and Associated Parking

325-387 East Brighton Avenue and 101-105 Thurber Street (Rear)

Lauren Tawill (owner)

Innovative Acquisition Group, LLC. (applicant)

Residential, Class C and Industrial, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

After discussion and review, the Commission agreed to defer action on the request in order to review the traffic impact study and the stormwater management plan, and encouraged the applicant to meet with the neighborhood.

4) PR-15-11

Project Site Review-New Construction

Construct an Apartment Building and Associated Parking

307 East Brighton Avenue (Rear)

Tri-Value Development, LLC (owner)

Innovative Acquisition Group, LLC. (applicant)

Residential, Class B-1 and Industrial, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

After discussion and review, the Commission agreed to defer action on the request in order to review the traffic impact study and the stormwater management plan, and encouraged the applicant to meet with the neighborhood.

5) Z-2782

Multi-Building Review

Construct an Apartment Building, a Clubhouse, and Associated Parking

113 Roney Lane (Rear)

Cosimo Zavaglia (owner)

Innovative Acquisition Group, LLC. (applicant)

Residential, Class B-1

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

After discussion and review, the Commission agreed to defer action on the request in order to review the traffic impact study and the stormwater management plan, and encouraged the applicant to meet with the neighborhood.

6) PR-15-08

Project Site Review-Demolition and New Construction

Construct a Six-Story Apartment Building with Associated Parking

404-406 University Avenue

DS 53-16F Assoc. (owner)

Orange Grove, LLC (applicant)

Residential, Class B and Office, Class B

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

After discussion and review, Ms. Christine Capella-Peters made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration, and with the condition that the applicant works with staff to achieve greater architectural detailing on the University Avenue facade. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

7) PR-15-10

Project Site Review-New Construction and Site Alterations

Construct an Addition and Alter the Site

1836 West Fayette Street

Rasselas Associates, LLC (owner)

Community Resources for Justice, Inc. (applicant)

Industrial, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. The motion failed as there was no second.

Following a period of discussion, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Christine Cappella-Peters seconded the motion with a condition that parking privileges be limited to no more than three parking spaces. The maker of the motion, Ms. Rebecca Livengood, accepted the condition. The motion passed with a vote of 3-1, with Ms. Linda Henley voting against.

A period of discussion followed the vote regarding the enforceability of the condition and necessary legal advice as no attorney from the City was present, after which Ms. Christine Capella-Peters agreed and made a motion to rescind the decision. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Commission then agreed to defer acting on the request until staff could consult with Corporation Counsel, as no counsel was present at this meeting.

8) AS-09-07 M1

Administrative Permit-Off-Premise Advertising Sign

Replace a Static Display with Changeable Copy

117 Butternut Street

Vincent Morrison (owner)

Lamar Outdoor Advertising (applicant

Commercial, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Christine Capella-Peters made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR determination. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

1. Minor Modifications

1) SP-10-12 M3

Special Permit Modification-Restaurant

Modify Signage

2859-2867 South Salina Street

CPGT Properties, LLC (owner)

Clarice Gray (applicant)

Business, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

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.

1. Old Business

1) Z-2781

Zone Change Petition

1001 East Brighton Avenue from Residential, Class B-1 to Commercial, Class B

901 East Brighton Avenue from Planned Shopping District to Commercial, Class B

911 East Brighton Avenue from Planned Shopping District to Commercial, Class B

915 East Brighton Avenue from Planned Shopping District to Commercial, Class B

962 East Brighton Avenue from split Business, Class A and Residential, Class A-1 to Business, Class A

565 East Seneca Turnpike to Business, Class A

401 East Brighton Avenue from Residential, Class C to Business, Class A

City of Syracuse Planning Commission (petitioner)

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, reviewed the proposal with the Commission.

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.

1. Adjournment

Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to adjourn at 5:19 p.m. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.