Minutes of the October 12, 2005 meeting of the PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ORCHARD PARK, S4295 South Buffalo Street, Erie County
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lorraine Biryla, Chairman
Paul Bodden Harold Fabinsky
Michael McGuire William McNamara
Philip Murray Eugene Majchrzak, Alternate
EXCUSED: John Bernard
OTHERS PRESENT: Sarah desJardins, Planning Coordinator
Andrew Geist, Building Inspector
Thomas Ostrander, Junior Engineer
Michael Wolf, Deputy Town Attorney
The Chairman called the meeting to order by stating that if anyone appearing before the Board has a family, financial or business relationship with any member of the Board, it is incumbent upon that person to make it known under State law and the Town Code of Ethics.
The Chairman stated that the alternate member will vote this evening in place of excused member Mr. Bernard.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the reading of the minutes of the September 20, 2005 Planning Board meeting was unanimously waived as each Board Member had previously received copies.
Mr. Fabinsky made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Bodden to accept the minutes of the September 20, 2005 meeting.
THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING:
BIRYLA AYE
BODDEN AYE
FABINSKY AYE
MAJCHRZAK AYE
MCGUIRE AYE
MC NAMARA AYE
MURRAY AYE
THE MOTION IS UNANIMOUSLY PASSED.
1. Vacant land, north side of Milestrip Road, west of Transit Road, Zoned R-2. Planning Board to determine adequacy of the submitted DEIS for public review. Pre-Application Findings made on 7/8/98 and 3/10/99.
APPEARANCE: Mr. Rob Pidanick, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
The Chairman noted that the applicant sent a correspondence stating that they will grant the Board the time that is needed for the review of the DEIS.
The Chairman made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. McNamara, that as Lead Agency, the Planning Board has determined that the draft DEIS is not adequate with respect to scope and content for the purpose of commencing the public review. The deficiencies have been provided to the applicant.
THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING:
BIRYLA AYE
BODDEN AYE
FABINSKY AYE
MAJCHRZAK AYE
MCGUIRE AYE
MC NAMARA AYE
MURRAY AYE
THE MOTION IS UNANIMOUSLY PASSED.
The Chairman noted that the applicant was provided with comments that had been received by the Board.
2. P.B. File #27-05, Towne Automotive Group, 3525 Southwestern Boulevard, Zoned B-2. Requesting a Building Permit to construct a 34,805 sq.ft. automotive dealership building. Town Board referred to Planning Board on 8/17/05.
APPEARANCE: Mr. Frank Downing, Jr., Pres. Towne Automotive Mr. Bill Wincott, D. R. Chamberlain Corporation
Mr. Wincott explained to the members that approximately twenty years ago the auto mall was approved by the Town of Orchard Park. The proposal before the Board now is the construction of the remaining phase. He told the Board that the Orchard Park Road location consists of three franchises. Mr. Downing desires to consolidate these businesses to one site (Southwestern Boulevard).
In addition, a service facility with a non-appointment “quick lane” will be available to customers. Mr. Wincott presented an elevation of the proposed building. He noted that it will be constructed in line with the other existing dealerships. The Southwestern Boulevard site presently has parking located at the front of the site and at the rear.
Mr. Fabinsky established that the site is being constructed in accordance with the plan that had been presented approximately twenty years ago. Mr. Wincott told the Board that this is the final dealership to be put in place.
The Chairman asked what would become of the Orchard Park Road site and it was established that the building was sold and would be developed as a medical park.
Mr. McGuire reviewed plan C-3 with regards to the proposed lighting and verified that the existing front lights will remain. At the rear of the building an existing row of lights will be moved to the rear property line and one row of lights will be eliminated. He noted that 250 watt metal halide wall packs will be used and that he is satisfied with the lighting plan as it meets the requirements of the ordinance.
The Chairman established that it will be a business advantage for Towne Automotive to have a sole primary destination for its automotive retail activity and to be located along with the other franchise dealers.
Mr. Bodden, made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. McNamara, to recommend that the Town Board AUTHORIZE a Building Permit for a 34,805 sq.ft. automotive dealership building and APPROVE the site plan received 9/29/05 based on the following conditions and stipulations:
1. This is an Unlisted SEQR action based on the submitted Long EAF Parts One and Two and a Negative Declaration is recommended.
2. The site lighting is limited to those fixtures and poles indicated on the approved site plan. Light fixtures shall have flat lens.
3. No outside storage or display is permitted.
4. Dumpsters as shown shall be screened, along with any additional dumpsters, in accordance with Section 144-25 of the Town Code.
6. Town Engineering Approval has been granted on 10/12/05.
ON THE QUESTION:
Mr. McNamara stated that he feels this is a great project. He noted that the applicant found another use for the isolated Orchard Park Road location and is also completing the auto mall project. He applauds Mr. Downing for filling the building and not leaving it vacant.
THE VOTE ON THE MOTION BEING:
BIRYLA AYE
BODDEN AYE
FABINSKY AYE
MAJCHRZAK AYE
MCGUIRE AYE
MC NAMARA AYE
MURRAY AYE
THE MOTION IS UNANIMOUSLY PASSED.
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
DATED: October 13, 2005 Respectfully Submitted,
REVIEWED: October 18, 2005 Rosemary M. Seivert
Planning Board Secretary
Lorraine Biryla,
Planning Board Chairman