Meeting Minutes!

Town of Onondaga Board Meeting (9/15/08)
Site Plan Review

Mr. Paul Mullin, Board of Trustees President, and Mr. David Schlosser, Schopfer Architects, were present. Mr. Mullin gave an overview on how the expansion came about and the steps involved in the process. Mr. Schlosser explained to the Town Board what the proposal is to increase the building to 19,800 square feet on a narrow and deep site while working with the grade. Mr. Schlosser distributed drawings including a Title Sheet showing the existing survey, Drainage Plan with details, Proposed Site Plan, Proposed Landscape Plan, Proposed Site Lighting Plan, Proposed Floor Plans, and Proposed Building Elevations. Mr. Schlosser stated that the concept of the sign for the library has not yet been developed. The Town Board explained that they will have to refer the proposal to the Planning Board for consideration in the overlay district. The Codes Enforcement Officer will refer the plan to Onondaga County Planning because of its location on Route 175.
Supervisor Andino made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Ryan, that the Town Board refers the Onondaga Free Library renovation and addition proposal to the Town of Onondaga Planning Board for their review.

The vote was as follows:
Councilman Petrie Voted Yes
Councilman Hamilton Voted Yes
Councilwoman Belle Voted Yes
Councilwoman Ryan Voted Yes
Supervisor Andino Voted Yes

Motion was carried.


Town of Onondaga Planning Board Meeting (9/22/08)

Mr. Mullin, Library Board President, Mr. Schlegel, Treasurer and Mr. David Schlosser, Architect, appeared before the Board. Mr. Mullin described the history behind this proposal. Mr. Schlosser distributed copies of the plans and described the proposed project. This proposal is before the Planning Board for a Route 175 Corridor Review. The property is located in a PCO district with a small section in the rear in a R1 district. The new proposed addition will add approximately 12,406 square feet on two floors. The existing curb cut onto Seneca Turnpike will remain as is. There will be a six-foot vinyl fence between the library and the neighbor on the east side, who has indicated they do not have a problem with this. The exterior of the new building will be complimentary to the existing exterior. The number of parking spaces will increase to 49 total. Proposed lighting, storm water drainage, and floor plans were described. The number of parking spaces was based on current utilization. The Board recommended that the Codes Office submit something in writing regarding the number of parking spaces needed. There will be green space between the parking area and the road to help screen the parking area. Chairman Malfitano pointed out that this proposal shows parking spaces in the front of the building instead of to the side and in the rear that is the opposite of the Code requirements for the Route 175 Corridor Review. Notes will be made on the plan regarding the colors to be used on the trim, and will better delineate the fence. The applicant will provide a sample of the color for the fiberboard. The front façade, the front parking area and the turn-around area will be looked at further by the applicant. An interpretative letter will be obtained from the Codes Office regarding the parking spaces. The applicant will have to come back for approval at some time in the future if they decide to replace the sign. Appropriate signage under the Route 175 Corridor Review was discussed. Drainage issues, site plan review, SEQR, etc., will be handled by the Town Board.