Northway Toyota, 737 Loudon Rd, SEQRA Determination, Design Code Waivers & Final Review
Rep states building to be approx same size as those
being replaced; promises dust & asbestos control, no early/late heavy equipment during demo
in response to neighbor. Issue of light pollution on neighboring homes, as is the case with Audi
facility = same builder. (No commitment given by developer)
Action: Approved, contingent upon Board comments & Town Designated Engineer (TDE) letter.
Query: Why are the TDE Comment Letters not available on the PEDD site?
CGM Subdivision Phase I, 621 & 645 Boght Rd, Board Update, Amended Concept Acceptance
Proposal for 6 residences, with possibility of a Phase II with more homes, such development
depends on development of neighboring lands by another developer. (Developer addresses
segmentation appropriately.) Entire property has drainage issues contributing to runoff in
adjacent subdivision, with poorly designed drainage. Very contentious discussion mostly
concerning runoff & whether subdivision will connect with Bergen Woods/Dutch Meadows.
Many neighbors spoke of concerns. TDE says development could help with drainage
problems. Board discussion: Drainage,; access better if through neighboring subdivisions
Bergen Woods/Dutch Meadows but bd has listened to neighbors...
Action: Come back with details re: drainage fixes & showing roadway/driveway for Phase II
homes.
O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1929 Central Ave, SEQR Determination, Design Waivers & Final Review
Redevelopment of former Sitar Restaurant. Discussion re: keeping of removing unused CDTA
bus pull-off. Applicant wishes it to remain as a turn-in to its facility; TOC favors this; CDTA reportedly adamant that pull-off be removed for pedestrian safety.
Board directs PEDD & applicant to approach CDTA again & get written confirmation of position. Shamlian wants commitment re: construction of cornice to hide HVAC on roof, stating that this commitment was given on other building by these folks but not complied with.
Action: Final Approval given, subject to conditions.
Shelco Open Development Area, 34 Denison Rd., ODA Recommendation to Town Bd
Shelco plans 3 homes (for family members??) on Denison Rd, as part of a 100+ acre parcel
(which was reviewed in 2009 as one subdivision), seeking ODA designation to get around the
per lot driveway requirement as SFR, allowing for a shared driveway. Issues raised by many
neighbors included: Segmentation of this 3 home project from the total project, as put forward
by this developer in 2009; steep slopes & constrained lands should restrict development here;
poor water pressure in surrounding subdivisions; impermissible steepness of access roadway;
whether ODA may be granted w/o “hardship” which does not exist here. Birchwood
Neighborhood Assoc. submitted written arguments in opposition; other neighbors spoke. Board discussion involved steepness of slopes, whether segmentation is an issue (unaccountably, Bd Attny Marinelli and PEDD Director LaCivita disavowed having SEQRA expertise sufficient to comment!!), whether roadway could cross LWD waterlines, benefits of one vs three driveways.
Action: Referred ODA to Town Board, together with segmentation review: Planning Board
approved with these conditions & limitations: Subject to TB SEQRA determination that ODA is
not impermissible segmentation; conditioned upon requirement that any further
subdivision/development on this total parcel requires PB approval.