Minutes of the Meeting of the City of Syracuse Planning Commission City Hall, Syracuse, New York April 1, 2013
I. Summary of cases discussed herein:
SP-13-01 R-13-05 PR-13-02 SP-13-03 3S-13-01 SP-13-05 SP-04-50 M1 SP-08-13 M8 SP-13-04 SR-02-05 M1 SP-95-11 M1 SP-84-18 M1 Z-2237 Z-2761 CS-12-186 SP-00-18 M3
II. Attendance
Members Present Staff Present Dr. Ruben Cowart Mr. Jeff Harrop Ms. Linda Henley Ms. Meghan McLees Craner Mr. Arpad Kolozsvary Mr. Steve Kulick Ms. Rebecca Livengood
III. Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m.
IV. Approval of the minutes
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 11, 2013 meeting of the City Planning Commission. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
I. Public Hearings
1) SP-13-01 (Hearing 3/11/13-RC, SK, RL, LH, AK) Special Permit-Restaurant 2400 (aka 2406) Erie Boulevard East Xiao Feng Huang and Min Wu (owner/applicant) Commercial, Class B
Mr. Anthony Catsimatides, of Open Atelier Architects at 451 South Warren Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing a Restaurant within a convenience store on property situated at 2400 (aka 2406) Erie Boulevard East.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 2 of 8 City of Syracuse Planning Commission April 1, 2013
After further 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.
2) R-13-05 (Hearing 3/11/13-RC, SK, RL, LH, AK) Resubdivision Combine twelve tax parcels into three new Lots 1009-11, 1025, 1035, 1047 and 1055 West Genesee Street, 405, 407 and 409 North Geddes Street, 712-16 Park Avenue, and 324, 328-30 and 334 Liberty Street 1001 W. Genesee St, LLC (owner/applicant) Residential, Class A, Business, Class A, and Commercial, Class A
Mr. Brian Bouchard, of Clough Harbour and Associates at 441 South Salina Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining twelve parcels into three new Lots on property situated at 1009-11, 1025, 1035, 1047 and 1055 West Genesee Street, 405, 407 and 409 North Geddes Street, 712-16 Park Avenue, and 324, 328-30 and 334 Liberty Street.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further 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.
3) PR-13-02 (Hearing 3/11/13-RC, SK, RL, LH, AK) Project Site Review Demolition and New Construction 1009-11, 1025, 1035, 1047 and 1055 West Genesee Street, 405, 407 and 409 North Geddes Street, and 712-16 Park Avenue 1001 W. Genesee St, LLC (owner/applicant) Business, Class A, and Commercial, Class A
Mr. Brian Bouchard, of Clough Harbour and Associates at 441 South Salina Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of demolishing a structure at 1047 and 1055 West Genesee Street and a portion of a second structure at 1025 and 1035 West Genesee Street, and constructing three retail buildings on property situated at 1009-11, 1025, 1035, 1047 and 1055 West Genesee Street, 405, 407 and 409 North Geddes Street, and 712-16 Park Avenue.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Arpad Kolozsvary seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 3 of 8 City of Syracuse Planning Commission April 1, 2013
4) SP-13-03 (Hearing 3/11/13-RC, SK, RL, LH, AK) Special Permit-Restaurant (New Construction) 1009-11 (aka 1001) West Genesee Street 1001 W. Genesee St, LLC (owner/applicant) Business, Class A, and Commercial, Class A
Mr. Brian Bouchard, of Clough Harbour and Associates at 441 South Salina Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of constructing and establishing a Restaurant with a drive-through lane on property situated at 1009-11 (aka 1001) West Genesee Street.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5) 3S-13-01 Three-Mile Limit Subdivision Review-Town of DeWitt Combine Two Parcels into One New Lot 733 North Highland Avenue Charles and Benjamin Kulesa and Christine Kemp (owners) Charles Kulesa (applicant)
Mr. Jeff Harrop, of the City of Syracuse Office of Zoning Administration, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels into one new Lot on property situated at 733 North Highland Avenue.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6) SP-13-05 Special Permit-Restaurant 2807-2815 South Salina Street Salina Shoe Salon, Inc. (owner) Sean Reed, Jr. (applicant) Business, Class A
Mr. Sean Reed, Jr., at 308 First North Street, and Ms. Amatullah Yamini, at 414 Garfield Avenue, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing a Restaurant on property situated at 2807-2815 South Salina Street. Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 4 of 8 City of Syracuse Planning Commission April 1, 2013
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the Commission addressed the number of instances the proposal deviates from the City of Syracuse Zoning Rules and Regulations, as amended, and the applicant agreed to consult with the staff to reduce the number of deviations, the Commission agreed to continue the public hearing at its next regularly scheduled meeting on April 22, 2013.
7) SP-04-50 M1 Special Permit Modification-Restaurant Modify Elevation and Signage 907-915 South Avenue Ahmad Ashkar (owner) Mustafa Dhaifullah (applicant) Business, Class A
Mr. Nate Ashkar, at 1919 South State Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of modifying the signage and elevation to a Special Permit for a Restaurant within a convenience store on property situated at 907-915 South Avenue.
No one spoke in favor of the proposal. Two people spoke in opposition to the proposal, thinking the applicant was requesting to establish a new restaurant.
After further discussion and review, whereupon the staff clarified the purpose of the proposal, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Arpad Kolozsvary seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
8) SP-08-13 M8 Special Permit Modification Modify Signage 200 South Franklin Street Washington/Walton Company, LLC (owner) Blue Ocean Strategic Capital, LLC (applicant) Central Business District-General Service
Mr. Ted Sarenski, of Blue Ocean Strategic Capital, LLC at 443 North Franklin Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of installing a 33.76-square foot wall sign 27.4 feet above the ground between the second and third floors on property situated at 200 South Franklin Street.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further 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. Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 5 of 8 City of Syracuse Planning Commission April 1, 2013
9) SP-13-04 Special Permit-Indoor Recreation and Amusement 3015 Erie Boulevard East Om Sai Saraswati, LLC (owner) Luke Esposito and Joseph Gehm (applicants) Industrial, Class A
The public hearing was cancelled as the proposal was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
10) SR-02-05 M1 Site Plan Review Modification-Antennae Replace Five Communication Antennas with Three New Antennas 1000 Bellevue Avenue Bellevue Apartments, LLC (owner) Christine Howell (applicant) Residential, Class AA
Ms. Christine Howell, an agent for HPC Wireless Services at 1765 Whiting Road, Memphis, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of replacing five existing panel antennas with three upgraded panel antennas and related equipment on property situated at 1000 Bellevue Avenue.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further 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.
11) SP-95-11 M1 Special Permit Modification-Gasoline Service Station Modify Signage 971 East Brighton Avenue SUNOCO Inc. (owner) UA Projects Company, LLC (applicant) Commercial, Class B
Mr. Brian Bernie, of Bergman Associates, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of replacing three static price display signs with two LED price display signs on property situated at 971 East Brighton Avenue.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 6 of 8 City of Syracuse Planning Commission April 1, 2013
After further 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.
12) SP-84-18 M1 Special Permit Modification-Restaurant Modify Floor Plan, Signage, and Elevations 601-623 Butternut Street Lodi & Butternut St. Associates, LLC (owner) Carrols, LLC (applicant) Business, Class A
Mr. Tom Brogan, of Carrols, LLC at 968 James Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of modifying the floor plan, signage, and elevations to an existing restaurant on property situated at 601-623 Butternut Street.
No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.
After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
II. New Business
1) Z-2237 M1 Project Plan Review Modify Site Plan 107-111 University Place Syracuse University (owner/applicant) Planned Institutional District
Mr. Jeff Harrop, of the City of Syracuse Office of Zoning Administration, 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. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2) Z-2761 Project Plan Review Construct Newhouse II Addition 217 University Place Syracuse University (owner/applicant) Planned Institutional District Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 7 of 8 City of Syracuse Planning Commission April 1, 2013
Mr. Jeff Harrop, of the City of Syracuse Office of Zoning Administration, 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. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3) CS-12-186 Certificate of Suitability-Single Family 322-324 Buckingham Avenue George and Mary El Amir (owner/applicant) Residential, Class A-1
Mr. Jeff Harrop, of the City of Syracuse Office of Zoning Administration, 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. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
III. Minor Modification
1) SP-00-18 M3 Special Permit Modification-Restaurant Modify Floor Plan 725 East Fayette Street and 216-218 Forman Avenue Huang Si Bin (owner/applicant) Commercial, Class A
Mr. Jeff Harrop, of the City of Syracuse Office of Zoning Administration, 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.
V. Authorizations
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to authorize those cases listed for Monday, April 22, 2013 meeting, in addition to one public hearing held open at this evenings meeting. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Adjournment Minutes of the Meeting of the Page 8 of 8 City of Syracuse Planning Commission April 1, 2013
Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.