October 11, 2005                         Planning Board Meeting

Chairman Larry Ruth called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M.  Members present were Gene Bavis, Larry Ruth, Pat Stark, and Peter Schillaci.  Elaine Leasure arrived at 7:38 P.M.  Also present was Paul Russell, Norm Druschel, Dick Morris and Gail Rutkowski.

Peter Schillaci made a motion, seconded by Pat Stark to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2005 meeting.  Motion carried.

1.     Request of Mr. Michael Schwartz to extend the previously approved site plan for lot #4 of the Voelckers Subdivision located at 692 Wal-Penfield Road.  Property is zoned Hamlet.

The Board reviewed the letter from Paul Russell, Town Engineer, which stated he had reviewed the plan and was found to be satisfactory.

Peter Schillaci made a motion, seconded by Gene Bavis to extend the previously approved site plan approval for lot #4 of the Voelcker Subdivision for two (2) six-month periods beginning today’s date.  Motion carried.

2.     Application of Prinzipal Homes, Inc. for discussion of Preliminary Plat Plan for a 58-lot subdivision to be known as Phase 5 & 6 of the Rolford Heights Subdivision located south of Route 441 and north of Gananda Parkway.  Property is zoned R.

There was no one present to discuss this application.  Paul Russell stated that he had been in contact with the engineer for the applicant.  The engineer was to be present at the meeting, however, there had been no new submissions and the Agricultural and SEQR applications are outstanding.

3.     Other –

Darryl Cera of 4221 Boynton Road was present with a proposed 2-lot subdivision.  Mr. Cera presented a map that included contours, however, did not include a driveway design.

Paul Russell stated that it is his understanding the Board wanted to be a certain a driveway could be safely located on the parcel before subdivision approval would be considered.  Paul stated, that due to the fact the applicant had not included the driveway design, he had tried to determine if a driveway could be constructed on the parcel that would meet Town Standards.  Paul demonstrated the design required for a driveway to meet the Town Standards.  If the house were located at the road, meeting the current setbacks, the driveway would be at a 13% grade, which exceeds the 10% maximum allowed.  Paul also advised that it appears that a driveway to a residence on top of the hill could not meet Town Standards.

Paul concluded he did not see a way to develop a driveway with a safe access while meeting Town Standards.

Mr. Cera stated that an engineer from Kocher Surveying, P.C. was at the site and thought it could be designed, however, the engineer did not have the contours at that time.  Paul advised Mr. Cera to have the engineer prepare a plan and submit it for review.

Chairman Ruth adjourned the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7:48 P.M.

                                                Karen J. Ambroz, Clerk