Minutesfor the Meeting of thePage 1 of 9
City of Syracuse Planning Commission
July 15, 2013
Minutes of the Meeting of the
City of Syracuse Planning Commission
City Hall, Syracuse, New York
July 15, 2013
- Summary of cases discussed herein:
SP-02-43 M1 / SP-02-15 M1 / R-13-16 / SP-13-14 / R-13-17
AS-13-13 / Z-2755 M1 / Z-2755 M2 / Z-2755 M3 / Z-2755 M4
Z-2755 M5 / Z-2755 M6 / Z-2755 M7 / Z-2755 M8 / Z-2755 M9
Z-2755 M10 / SP-11-06 M1 / SP-09-01 M3 / CS-10-83 / CS-13-18
- Attendance
Members PresentStaff Present
Dr. Ruben Cowart Ms. Heather Lamendola
Ms. Linda Henley Ms. Meghan Ryan
Mr. Steve Kulick Mr. Jeff Harrop
Mr. Arpad Kolozsvary
Ms. Rebecca Livengood
- Meeting called to order at 6:14 p.m.
- Approval of the minutes
Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 24, 2013 meeting of the City Planning Commission. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
- Public Hearings
1)SP-02-43 M1
Special Permit Modification- Community Center
Modify Site Plan
300 and 304 Seymour Street, 407 and 409-413 Gifford Street, and
600 and 606 Niagara Street (aka 405 Gifford Street)
Huntington Family Centers, Inc. (owner)
Mary Lou Sayles (applicant)
Business, Class A and Residential, Class B
Ms. Mary Lou Sayles, Executive Director of Huntington Family Centers at 405 Gifford Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of demolishing an existing building and expanding a parking lot on property situated at 300 and 304 Seymour Street, 407 and 409-413 Gifford Street, and 600 and 606 Niagara Street (aka 405 Gifford Street).
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the Commission noted the applicant’s request for additional time to either modify the proposal or further justify any necessary waivers, the Commission agreed to keep the hearing open until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013.
2)SP-02-15 M1
Special Permit Modification- Restaurant
Modify Floor Plan
3815 South Salina Street
Syracuse Elks Lodge #1104 (owner)
Anthony Emery (applicant)
Business, Class A
Mr. Anthony Emery, at 3815 South Salina Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing live and/or electronically amplified entertainment on property situated at 3815 South Salina Street.
Five people spoke in favor of the proposal. No one spoke in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR determination. Mr. Arpad Kolozsvary seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3)R-13-16
Resubdivision
Combine Two Parcels into one New Lot
110 Almond Street and 650 East Water Street
Swanson Fayette Assoc., LLC and 728 East Genesee Street, LLC (owners)
ESW Realty, LLC (applicant)
Business, Class A
Mr. Brian Bouchard, of Clough, Harbor and Associates at 441 South Salina Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels and an abandoned right-of-way into one new Lot on property situated at 110 Almond Street and 650 East Water Street and is a companion case to a proposed Special Permit (SP-13-14).
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, the Commission agreed to continue the public hearing at its next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, due to unresolved issues with the companion Special Permit application.
4)SP-13-14
Special Permit – Restaurant
110 Almond Street and 650 East Water Street
Swanson Fayette Assoc., LLC and 728 East Genesee Street, LLC (owners)
ESW Realty, LLC (applicant)
Business, Class A
Mr. Brian Bouchard, of Clough, Harbor and Associates at 441 South Salina Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing a restaurant with drive-through service in conjunction with the construction of a three-story, 5,400-square foot, mixed-use building on property situated at 110 Almond Street and 650 East Water Street and is a companion case to a proposed Resubdivision (R-13-16).
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, the Commission agreed to continue the public hearing at its next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, due to unresolved issues regarding the proposed signage and roofline and the Traffic Impact Study.
5)R-13-17
Resubdivision
Combine Six Parcels into one New Lot
900-910, 930, 958-964 and 968-978 South Salina Street and
1003 and 1009-1015 South Clinton Street
SCHC Companies, Inc. (owner/applicant)
Commercial Class A and Commercial, Class B
Neither the applicant nor a designated representative was present for the public hearing. Ms. Heather Lamendola, City of Syracuse Zoning Administrator, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining six parcels into one new Lot on property situated at 900-910, 930, 958-964 and 968-978 South Salina Street and 1003 and 1009-1015 South Clinton Street.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, wherein Dr. Ruben Cowart abstained, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR determination. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6)AS-13-13
Administrative Permit- Off-Premise Advertising Sign
Install an Off-Premise Advertising Sign
2943 Erie Boulevard East
2943 Erie Blvd East, LLC (owner)
Lang Media Properties, Inc. (applicant)
Industrial, Class A
Mr. Paul Sharlow, an attorney for Lang Media Properties, Inc. at 987 New Loudon Road, Cohoes, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of installing an off-premise advertising sign on property situated at 2943 Erie Boulevard East.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon some Commission members noted that pursuant to Part C, Section VI, Article 6, paragraph F (Findings) of the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules and Regulations, as amended, the proposed off-premise advertising sign would be incompatible within the context of its visual and physical environment, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR determination. Dr. Ruben Cowart seconded the motion. The motion failed with a vote of two in favor and three against.
7)Z-2755 M1
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include the Impact of the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include the roll of the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation in revitalizing the City’s neighborhoods.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
8)Z-2755 M2
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include a Discussion of Pedestrian Infrastructure
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include further development of the Creekwalk as a pedestrian corridor and the connectivity of other walking trails.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
9)Z-2755 M3
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include a Parks and Open Space Plan
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include plans to acquire additional open space.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
10)Z-2755 M4
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include a Discussion on Water and Sewer Infrastructure
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include strategies for the systematic upgrading and replacement of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
11)Z-2755 M5
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include a Transportation Plan
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include options for public transportation and access to workplaces and residential neighborhoods.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
12)Z-2755 M6
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include a Discussion on Green Infrastructures
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include opportunities for sustainable municipal infrastructure.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
13)Z-2755 M7
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include Planning for the Impacts of Climate Changes
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include planning for the impacts of climate changes.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
14)Z-2755 M8
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include a Technology Plan
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include a Technology Plan.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
15)Z-2755 M9
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include the Incorporation of Recent Comprehensive Zone Changes
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include incorporation of zone changes previously approved by the Common Council.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
16)Z-2755 M10
Proposed Amendment to the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040
Include that all Specific Actions and Updates to the Plan to be Subject to SEQR
City of Syracuse Common Council
City Councilors Kathleen Joy and Jean Kessner spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of an amendment to Chapter 3 of the City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to include application of the State Environmental Quality Review Act to all specific actions and updated taken under the Comprehensive Plan 2040.
After discussion and review, the Commission closed the public hearing and agreed to defer action on the request until the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2013, in order to consider the amendment.
- Minor Modifications
1)SP-11-06 M1
Special Permit Modification-Restaurant
Modify Floor Plan
205 North West Street
Edward Withers (owner/applicant)
Commercial, Class A
Ms. Heather Lamendola, City of Syracuse Zoning Administrator, 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-09-01 M3
Special Permit Modification-Indoor Recycling Center
Modify Floor Plan
4100-4106 South Salina Street
James Wallace and Catherine Scott (owners)
Robert L. Elliott, Jr. (applicant
Business, Class A
Ms. Heather Lamendola, City of Syracuse Zoning Administrator, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.
After discussion and review Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
- Certificates of Suitability
1)CS-10-83
Certificate of Suitability-Single-Family
917 Comstock Avenue
Libby and Mike Albanese (owners/applicants)
Residential, Class A-1
Ms. Heather Lamendola, City of Syracuse Zoning Administrator, 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. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2)CS-13-18
Certificate of Suitability-Single-Family
716 South Beech Street
United Baptist Church (owner/applicant)
Residential, Class A
Ms. Heather Lamendola, City of Syracuse Zoning Administrator, 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
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to authorize those cases listed for Public Hearings on Monday, August 5, 2013. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
- Adjournment
Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.