MINUTES

Town of Vienna

Planning Board (PB) - Regular Meeting June 15, 2023

Call to order: Chairman Calvin Collins called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm with a quorum present.

Attendance:

Board Members: Calvin Collins, Orrin MacMurray, Bill Shaughnessy, Mike Piper, and Dave Gigon.

Martha Link was unable to attend. There is one vacancy on the board.

Others: Secretary Kathy Pavelock and several applicants/residents. Codes/Zoning Officer (C/ZO) Reay Walker and Liaison Gail Whitham were unable to attend.

Minutes Approval:

A motion was made by Mike Piper, seconded by Bill Shaughnessy to approve the May 18, 2023, regular meeting minutes. Poll Vote:

Correspondence:

• Sent draft May 18 minutes to Supervisor Davis. The minutes had the recommendation from the board on the Cannabis Moratorium.

• Researched past special use permits and building permits for the storage facility. Copies were sent to applicant and saved to the SUP2023-02 file.

• The Dollar store research and notes prepared by Orrin were saved to SUP2023-01 file and sent to ZBA for consideration with Var2023-01. Received and filed an updated site plan and copy of Sewer map for SUP2023-01. The ZBA will meet on the Var2023-01 application on June 28.

• Received notes from the June 7 Town Board meeting regarding Cannabis Moratorium.

Public Hearings: None Unfinished Business:

SUP2023-02 Update Storage Facility; Jonathan Salinas; 2305 NYS Rte 49; 217.000-1-25.2, 25.3; Zone C; Applicant is proposing the addition of two buildings with 40 additional storage units.

Randy Loomis, II represented the current owner in his absence. Randy conveyed that the application is requesting that a special use permit be waived for this proposed expansion based on the fact that the codes officer for the last expansion did not require and updated special use permit. The board reviewed the materials from all related special use permits and building permits. Based on the letter of determination condition that any changes need to be brought to the planning board and the specific number of buildings/units, the board agreed that a new special use permit is required.

The applicant did not submit an Environmental Assessment form (SEQR). The secretary will follow up with the applicant to complete part 1. The board completed parts 2 and 3. With the submitted application, complete, Mike Piper made the motion to categorize this SEQR as unlisted, declare a negative environmental impact, and to set a public hearing for July 20, 2023 at 7:10 PM. Motion was seconded by Bill Shaughnessy. Poll Vote:

This application will require a coordinated review with Oneida County, NYS DEC, and NYS DOT.

New Business:

SUP2023-03 Co-location T-Mobile equipment on existing tower; Cullen Morgan, Agent for American Tower Corp (ATC); 7682 Widrig Rd; 214.000-1-22; Zone RR-2; Applicant is proposing colocation of T-Mobile equipment on an existing telecommunications tower.

SUP2023-03 (cont.)

Brenda attended to represent ATC and provided an overview of the proposed project. The planning board asked a couple of questions including if the structure was able to handle the additional equipment. Brenda responded that a structural analysis was performed. The structure is able to handle the additional equipment.

The board reviewed the SEQR. Orrin MacMurray made a motion to categorize this SEQR as unlisted, declare a negative environmental impact, and to set a public hearing for July 20, 2023 at 7:20 PM. The motion was seconded by Bill Shaughnessy. Poll Vote:

This project does not require a coordinated review.

SUP2023-04 Short-term rental units; Buffy Messier; 7577 West Lake St; 217-017-1-13; Zone HR; Applicant is proposing a 2-unit short-term rental in an existing 2-story house.

Buffy Messier provided an overview of her application to offer 2-unit short-term rentals in an existing 2-story house using “Air B-n-B.” The board reviewed the application and Zoning Law. The ZL categorizes this type of use as a Tourist Home with no more than 6 sleeping rooms. Buffy explained there will be a total of 4 rooms, 2 for each unit.

The board explained that this use is allowed in Zone HR with a special use permit. Buffy further explained that the units will be offered all year round and would welcome a contingency on the permit that allows up to 30 days of continuous occupancy by one renter.

The board asked how they planned to handle excessive noise/parties. The owner will set rules including a quiet time Dusk to Dawn. Buffy agreed to including the quiet time of 10 PM to 8 AM in the letter of determination.

The board also reviewed the area requirements. Buffy explained that it is approximately one acre lot. They will provide 6 parking spaces. The board stated there needs to be a minimum of 4 spaces off-street. Buffy explained that the parking area needs some improvements. Buffy explained they have porch lights and will install a few small solar lights. No additional lighting will be installed.

Orrin MacMurray made a motion to declare this project as SEQR Type 2 (Section 617.5 (c) (18)) and to set a public hearing for July 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM, seconded by Dave Gigon.

Poll Vote: Orrin MacMurray – Aye Bill Shaughnessy – Aye Martha Link – Absent

Dave Gigon – Aye Calvin Collins – Aye Mike Piper – Aye Vacancy – n/a Motion Carried.

This project does not require a coordinated review.

Sketch Plan Reviews: None

Other: Future updates to the Zoning Law: No additional information on this topic at this time.

Vacancy: The town received an application from David J. Carpenter for the planning board. In consultation with Supervisor Davis, Mr. Carpenter would rather seek appointment as a building inspector to assist Codes/Zoning Officer Reay Walker.

Public Comments:

Rick Mansfield commented there may be a conflict with the Zoning Law and the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) that the assessor is working on. The board would like a copy of the PILOT program presentation.

Next Meeting: July 20, 2023. Agenda items are due to the secretary by July 13, 2023.

Bill Shaughnessy made a motion, seconded by Mike Piper to adjourn at 8:05 pm. Motion carried.

Minutes prepared by: Kathy M. Pavelock /s/ Planning Board Secretary