Village of Colonie EDWARD SIM DEPUTY MAYOR AM - @ PM VILLAGE HALL 2 THUNDER ROAD PATTY SCHWARZ LOCKART COLONIE, NY 12205 TRUSTEE (518) 869-7562 FAX (518) 464-0389 JAMES M. RUBINO THOMAS J. TOBIN TRUSTEE MAYOR ART WHITE TRUSTEE villagehall@colonievillage.org JAMIE BLOT www.colonievillage.org CLERK Minutes Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:30 P.M. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Colonie Planning Commission was held at Village Hall, 2 Thunder Road Albany, NY 12205 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. ROLL CALL: Chairman: Chris Dennis Commissioners: John Martin Brittany Kendall Kenny Hart-absent Jim Splonskowski Brian Curran-absent Kerry Bytner Village Attorney: Victor Caponera Village Engineer: R.J. Laberge Liaison: Patty Schwarz Lockart Commissioner Martin opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m., led the Pledge of Allegiance and requested that all electronic devices be turned off or muted. The Commission reviewed the regular meeting minutes from August 1, 2023. Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Commissioner Splonskowski seconded the motion. VOTE: unanimous to approve Change of Occupancy Home Window Tinting Business 59 Broderick Street Mr. Stepan Nahlupin and Mrs. Anna Nahlupin presented before the Commission requesting approval for a Home Window Tinting Business. Mr. Nahlupin stated that he is the only person that performs the tinting which requires only baby soap and heat. There will be no outside operations or storage, no more than two customers per day, he does not advertise and only provides the service to friends and family. The tinting usually requires four to five hours. Mr. Nahlupin stated that he usually schedules individuals two weeks in advance and is concerned for the safety of his family, his home and his neighbors. He also submitted a petition signed by his neighbors in support of the business being approved. Chairman Dennis clarified for the Commission the requirements for a home business and stated that a special permit which requires a public hearing would be required prior to any Commission action toward approval. Village Attorney Caponera read the Village Code section 242.5 and stated per code any home business cannot occupy more than 25% of the living space of the principal dwelling. The paperwork submitted did not allow for square footage of the primary dwelling to be calculated nor of the garage which is an ancillary building. The board requested that the Nahlupins’ submit paperwork showing the square footage of each building and a site plan if possible. Village Engineer Laberge stated if the area requirement cannot be met, the applicant would need to go to the ZBA for a variance. The Nahlupin’s will be tentatively scheduled for the September 5, 2023, Planning Commission meeting. Drainage Site Plan Review Otto Cadillac 1769 Central Avenue Mr. Daniel Hershberg, engineer and Ms. Meghan Serrell, Otto Cadillac appeared before the Commission to submit an amended site plan for the infiltration basin. This was redesigned as a result of the unsatisfactory inspection by Village Stormwater Management Officer Rivera. Mr. Phil Koziol from Laberge Engineering reviewed the design. The basin has had the silt removed and #1 and 2 stone has been put in. It is easy to maintain and can be inspected without issue. Mr. Hershberg stated that since the redesign it has not overflowed considering all the rain that has been experienced this summer. Mr. Rivera has been notified of the changes and approves. Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve the amended site plan for Otto Cadillac located at 1769 Central Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Splonskowski. VOTE: unanimous to approve Discussion: Village Engineer Laberge and Chairman Dennis met with the engineer and applicant for Chipotle to be located at 1707 Central Avenue. They have a revised plan eliminating the retaining walls and one of the driving window lanes on the Central Avenue side. They have added additional green space in the front on the Central Avenue side. Details need to be worked out on the sidewalk plan and the back of the property. There is also a conflict with First National Bank of Scotia regarding some parking spaces. Taco Bell will be submitting a sketch plan for the property they are interested in near Nicholas Drive. Commissioner Splonskowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 pm. Commissioner Martin seconded the motion. Vote: unanimous to approve Respectfully Submitted, Joan Rueckert - Planning Coordinator