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March 16, 2018 GML# 76.50-01-03.000 & 76.50-01-04.000 Village of Homer Site Plan Review Cawley TO: Cortland County Planning Board FROM: Cortland County Planning Department This application for site plan review is being referred to the Cortland County Planning Board pursuant to General Municipal Law 239-M because the property is located within 500 ft. of US Route 11 Main St.) and the Town of Cortlandville boundary. GENERAL INFORMATION Date Received: February 28, 2018 Applicant: Kimberly Cawley 289 Grinnell Rd. Homer, NY 13077 Status of Applicant: owner (trustee) Requested Action: site plan review Purpose: to use existing building as a financial planning business Location: east side of S. Main St., approximately 380 ft. south of the Interstate Route 81 on-ramp Size: 13,068± sq. ft. Existing Zoning: B-2 (General Business) Existing Land Use: vacant Surrounding Zoning: B-2 (General Business) & ID (Industrial District) – Village of Homer B-2 (Highway Commercial Business) – Town of Cortlandville Surrounding Land Uses: N – Albany International parking lot S – two family residential ---PAGE BREAK--- E – Tioughnioga River W – Albany International Inc. Existing Regulations: Code of the Village of Homer Chapter 228 Zoning Article II District Regulations ~228-14. B-2 General Business District B. All of the following uses are permitted subject to site plan review and approval by the Village Planning Board Business or professional offices, banks and studios Article IV Off-Street Parking and Loading ~228-25. Parking A. F. Off-street parking schedule Article VII Administration and Enforcement ~228-44. Site Plans A. Elements ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting site plan review to use an existing vacant building as a financial planning business. The property is located on the east side of S. Main St., approximately 380 ft. south of the Interstate Route 81 on-ramp, and is zoned B-2 (General Business). The applicant is proposing to use the existing building on site (former Circus House) as a financial planning business. The property was previously used as a retail business and any change of use requires site plan review. The applicant has submitted a site plan showing off street parking for the proposed use, but has not included a narrative or details regarding the proposed use of the property. There is no indication of hours of operation, lighting, signs, or any possible façade changes to the outside of the building. The site plan indicates eleven (10 ft. x 20 ft.) parking spaces for the proposed business. The Village requires one parking space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area for administrative, professional, institutional, or utility office use. The existing building has a gross floor area of 5,080 sq. ft. which would require a total of 13 parking spaces. There appears to be ample area on site to provide the required 13 parking spaces as the applicant intends to remove a small barn in the back of the property. It is therefore recommended that the applicant provide a site plan to the Village which delineates the required 13 parking spaces or the applicant apply for and obtain an area variance. It is difficult to assess the potential impacts of the proposed use on this property and the surrounding area without more detailed information. It is therefore recommended that the applicant provide a written narrative and more detailed site plan to the Village indicating hours of operation, signage, traffic volume, lighting plan and any ---PAGE BREAK--- façade changes to assist the Village in adequately addressing the impacts of the proposed use on this property and surrounding properties before any positive consideration is given to this proposal. As was stated before, the applicant has not indicated the number, type or square footage of signage to be displayed on site. Any proposed signage requires approval by the Village including any associated area variances to exceed the number and square footage of signs permitted in the B-2 District. Finally, the proposed use is considered an Unlisted action under SEQR. The applicant has completed Part I of a Short Environmental Assessment Form. Parts II & III should be completed by the Village to determine if there may be any significant adverse environmental impacts as a result of the proposed use. RECOMMENDATION - The staff recommends approval of this application for site plan review contingent upon the following: 1. That the applicant provide a more detailed site plan to the Village which delineates the required 13 parking spaces or the applicant apply for and obtain an area variance. 2. The applicant providing a written narrative and more detailed site plan to the Village indicating hours of operation, signage, traffic volume, lighting plan and any façade changes to assist the Village in adequately addressing the impacts of the proposed use on this property and surrounding properties. 3. Compliance with SEQR requirements. The staff further notes that any proposed signage requires approval by the Village including any associated area variances to exceed the number and square footage of signs permitted in the B-2 District. Prepared by: Reviewed/revised by: Kevin J. Pagini Daniel S. Dineen Planner Director of Planning