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July
16, 2007
Planning Board Minutes
Oswego Town Hall |
Chair:
Jeffrey Boyer
Town Board Members: Judy Sabin-Watson, Francis
Dellamano,
Lee Phillips, Barry Pritchard, James Finn
Attorney To The Board: Stephen Greene, Jr. |
Call
to Order:
At approximately 7:07 PM, Chairman Jeffrey Boyer called the
meeting to order.
Those
in attendance were:
Jeffrey
Boyer
Judy Watson
Francis Dellamano
Lee Phillips
Barry Pritchard
James Finn
Steve Greene, Jr.
Marjorie Best |
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Attorney to the Board
Secretary |
Approval of June 12, 2007 Minutes:
Since there were no comments or corrections, Jeff asked for
a motion to approve the June 12. 2007 Minutes. Francis Dellamano
entertained a motion, and Judy Watson seconded it. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Approval of June 18, 2007 Committee Meeting Minutes:
There were no comments or corrections, so Barry Pritchard made
a motion that the June 18, 2007 minutes be approved. Jim Finn
seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of July 12, 2007 Committee Meeting Minutes:
Jeff asked if the members had a chance to go over the Minutes.
Fran suggested that we wait until the next meeting, as they
are new minutes, and Marge just brought them tonight. He made
that into a motion, and Jim Finn seconded the motion. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Application #2007-06 - Craig & Margaret Cheeley - Subdivison
- Public Hearing 7:10 PM:
The secretary explained that we would have to postpone the hearing,
as Mr. Cheeley did not return the Distribution Sheet signed
by the neighboring property owners. Fran Dellamano and Steve
Greene had gone over the application, and because it was a parcel
to be divided into 2 lots, and each lot would be over 5 acres,
and they both have road frontage, that the application was not
necessary. Jeff asked Marge to contact Mr. Cheeley, and also
Wayne Newton, the CEO.
Application #2007-03 - United Development Group - Oswego College
Suites - Site Plan Review:
Barry explained to the Board as well as the audience, that we
have had a couple of committee meetings, including Jim Finn
and himself. There is much work to be done on the SEQR. It is
necessary to get documentation from United Group, and Barton
& Loguidice. When a complete package is put together, it
must be submitted to the County Planning Board, as well as the
other State, County and Federal Agencies. The 62 days doesn't
really start until the whole package is completed. This way
there won't be extension letters every month. He also said that
according to some of the Planning Board members, they don't
want to make a decision until the Zoning Board does.
Public Comment:
Bill Dunsmoor:
Bill questioned the 62 days on the SEQR, and making a decision.
Jeff stated that Barry had just explained it a short time ago.
Bill said he had talked to their attorney, and was in disagreement.
Tom Dunsmoor:
He asked when the Board is all done with the documentation that
is necessary, will this create a positive declaration? Jeff
Boyer stated that a determination will be made.
James LeFlore:
He stated he has been at the college for 33 years, and believes
this is a plus for the college and the area. He said he would
like to see it move forward.
Robert Vaughn:
He again brought up the concern of the traffic problems in their
area. He stated the study was done when the college was not
in session, and it should be done again when college is in session.
He said he and a lot of residents in Ontario Heights do not
want this complex in their back yard.
Aaron Reiss:
Aaron also spoke of the concerns with the traffic problems.
He said there are children in the neighborhood, and is so afraid
that some of them may be killed with all the traffic running
through those streets. He said he is very much opposed to the
college apartments.
Joan Butler:
Joan brought up the terrible traffic problems this complex would
cause, and also mentioned that down the road, We would be paying
taxes, even though it is claimed that there will not be an increase
in taxes.
Laree Pease:
Mrs. Pease read from her prepared statement. She said she is
all for the apartment housing. She said she is so sick of the
slum lords not keeping their properties up, garbage all over,
and couches on the porches. She also said the proposed complex
would give a good tax base, and the Town would benefit.
Joan Butler:
Joan disagreed with Mrs. Pease, and said the taxes would go
up. Mrs. Pease argued back with her, and Jeff Boyer told them
if they wanted to settle differences between themselves, to
go outside and discuss the matter.
Matt Brancato:
Matt took exception to the college landlords being categorized
as "slumlords". He said he owns apartments, and he
does keep them up. Mrs. Pease yelled "Well good for you".
Frank Bevacqua:
He again brought up the problem with traffic in the area. He
said it is bad enough now, but with 700 new students, it would
be worse. He begged the Board to really look into the problem,
and consider the residents concerns.
Michael Fox:
Michael said he had worked at the college a good number of years,
and the college has been good to the community. He said the
area where they want to build the college apartments doesn't
make any sense. If they wanted to build a small unit, okay;
but there is a lot of property around the college where they
could build. He also agreed that traffic is a problem. He said
there have been car accidents in that area, where as many as
17 cars piled up on that corner.
Betty Moody:
She was also concerned about the traffic, and wants the Board
to give this project deep thought and consideration before making
a final decision.
Matthew Williams:
Matt also gave his concerns about the traffic - with children
in the area, and how cars speed through Ontario Heights.
Jeff Boyer then closed the Public Session.
Open Board Discussion:
Jeff went over the mandatory training sessions for the Planning
Board which will be held in September. September 10th will be
at the Pulaski Junior-Senior High School - and the subject will
be Planning Board Overview, Site Plan Review and Special Use
Permits.
September 11th will be at the Phoenix High School and will cover
SEQRA and Enforcement of Zoning and Other Laws.
Adjournment:
At approximately 8:15 PM, Lee Phillips made a motion to adjourn
the meeting. Barry Pritchard seconded the motion. All Ayes.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie Best,
Secretary to Planning Board |
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