Village of Colonie VILLAGE HALL PLANNING COMMISSION 2 THUNDER ROAD COLONIE, NY 12205 ALBANY COUNTY (518) 869-7562 NEW YORK FAX (518) 464-0389 e-mail: ahart@colonievillage.org MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 6:30 P.M. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Colonie Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 ROLL CALL: Chairman Chris Dennis Commissioners: John Martin Ann Krause Mike Tommaney (Absent) Peter Chudzinski Kenny Hart Dan Judge Village Attorney: Victor Caponera Village Engineer: R.J. Laberge Chairman Dennis opened the meeting at 6:30. Commissioner Hart led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked that all phones and pagers be silenced. The Commission reviewed the minutes from September 18, 2018. Commissioner Krause made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Commissioner Chudzinski seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2018 regular meeting minutes as amended. APPLICANT: 16 JUPITER LANE PROMPTCARE (Tenant Change) The applicant was not present at the meeting therefore the Commission did not entertain the application. However, the Commission did look over the application and had some questions that were not answered in the narrative. The Commission requested the Planning Coordinator contact the owner and request the applicant be present at the next meeting. APPLICANT: 1750 CENTRAL AVE PRIME STORAGE (Ownership Change) Mr. Brad Galarneau, Director of Operations for Prime Storage was present before the Commission to present a change of ownership for 1750 Central Ave. Mr. Galarneau stated that the property was 1 PLANNING COMMISSION October 2, 2018 formerly known as The Spare Room. Prime Storage has bought both the property and the business. Mr. Galarneau stated that all business operations will be remaining the same and there are no changes to the site. They are just changing the name and will be planning on changing the sign to reflect the name change. Mr. Galarneau stated that he understands that another Village Board will handle the signage. Attorney Caponera asked if the business will be kept as the same existing use. Mr. Galarneau stated yes. Commissioner Martin asked about the house located on the property. Mr. Galarneau stated that the house is no longer considered a residence and the interior has been gutted. Commissioner Judge asked about hours of operation. Mr. Galarneau stated that there will be 24 hour access for paying customers and limited hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for all other people. Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve the change of ownership for Prime Storage at 1750 Central Ave. Commissioner Hart seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous to approve the application as presented. Mr. Cerone, from the building department, stated that he would like someone from Prime Storage to reach out to the Colonie Fire Department to update emergency contacts, provide an access passkey, or a Knox box. Mr. Galarneau stated he will get in touch with the fire department. APPLICANT: 1770A CENTRAL AVE WENDY’S (SITE PLAN APPROVAL) Mr. Chad Adams was present before the Commission to update the Commission on changes to the site plan since the last meeting. Engineer Laberge stated that he issued a recommendation letter stating that the signage described in the site plan will be excluded from approval. Engineer Laberge also stated that he reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form and found that there will be no impact adverse environmental impact. Chairman Dennis stated that the DPW has reviewed the grease trap location. Chairman Dennis asked Mr. Adams about the concrete curbing as shown on the site plan. There was uncertainty as to what curbing currently is on the remainder of the shopping center site. The Commission and Mr. Adams agreed on a demarcation where the applicant would use concrete curbing. Outside this demarcation the applicant will match the curbing on the rest of the shopping center to keep it uniform. Commissioner Martin made a motion to accept the EAF based on the information provided there would be no adverse environmental impacts. Commissioner Krause seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous to approve the EAF form. Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve Wendy’s at 1770A Central Ave with the condition the curbing outside of the location line as shown on page 3 of 11 of the site plan dated 2 PLANNING COMMISSION October 2, 2018 September 25, 2018 will match the type of curbing currently in the shopping center. Commissioner Chudzinski seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous to approve the site plan application as presented. DISCUSSION: The Commission reviewed an application before the Town of Colonie Planning Board for 4253 Albany Street. The Commission decided to have Engineer Laberge write a recommendation letter on their behalf regarding possible restriction of truck traffic through to the Price Chopper Plaza. 1741 Central Ave: Commissioner Martin raised a question regarding recent advertisement in the Times Union indicating chair massages. Mr. Cerone told the Commission that he visited the site last week and spoke with Attorney Dave Freeman who stated his client wishes to pursue a full massage business. Mr. Cerone stated that the business owners are aware that they will need to petition the Town of Colonie Court to reverse its original decision banning this business from performing massage services. Commissioner Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion. VOTE: Unanimous to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Alexandra M. Hart Planning Coordinator Village of Colonie 3