Town of Geddes

This document outlines the Town of Geddes' 2020 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, detailing proposed community development capital projects. Key strategic areas include enhancing handicap accessibility at the Carno Center and Lakeland Park, establishing an additional emergency access for the St. Camillus campus, improving the Geddes Athletic Fields, repaving Yale Drive, and constructing a new ADA-compliant CSX rail crossing for pedestrian and bicycle access to the recreation trail system.

The meeting included updates on existing projects, such as the demolition and soil testing progress for the Carr's Gas Station site, which is awaiting analysis results. The Old Sunoco Station project is currently delayed pending financial negotiations involving a fuel company. Discussions concerning the Comprehensive Plan addressed the ongoing refinement process and the scheduling of a second public hearing in late June. Specific site updates included noting a lack of visible progress at the Clarion Hotel subdivision site and the completion of demolition at 241 Farrell Rd. An informal presentation was made regarding the Townsend Rd Subdivision, involving the splitting of two tax parcels, which requires legal review regarding building restrictions. A resident raised concerns about lighting, hours of operation, and sound levels near the Old Sunoco/Mini-Mart site.

The Planning Board discussed the Sardo Property simple subdivision, which involves creating two tax parcels from two existing parcels, utilizing a 60 ft wide utility easement. Key concerns centered on the potential for building on the resulting lots since access relies on a paper street. The Board agreed to move the subdivision forward to the Town Board pending the Town Engineer and attorney drafting specific language to be added to the map, which will also form the basis of a recommendation to the Town Board regarding building restrictions. Additionally, the Chairman reported on a prior meeting regarding 241 Farrell Rd., listing minimum site plan requirements for that applicant if they return, which include delineation of interior boundaries, parking specifications, traffic flow identification, drainage plans, and a traffic study.

The Planning Board meeting included a motion to change the dates for the November and December meetings to avoid holiday conflicts. Key agenda items involved site plan reviews for two applicants. The first application, for 1127 Grand Ave (Tiffany School of Dance and Performing Art Center LLC), proposed a change of use. The Board agreed that all requested changes, including site plan revisions, grade adjustments, parking configuration, and well usage documentation, were acceptable, leading to a recommendation for approval to the Town Board. The second application proposed a new 3000 sq ft Chase Bank at 3400 W Genesee St. Discussions focused on the site plan, including driveway access aligning with a nearby Burger King, stormwater drainage via dry wells directed to Geddes Brook, landscaping, lighting intensity, and the need for a special permit for a drive-thru ATM. Outstanding issues for this project include obtaining input from the County and State DOT, and receiving letters from the Town and County engineers.

The Planning Board reviewed the Zavaglia Subdivision application, which seeks to resubdivide two existing lots on South Avery Ave. Key considerations included ensuring both lots have frontage on Avery Ave, confirming existing sanitary and water services for Lot 1, and noting that Lot 2 requires new connections through the City of Syracuse. The subdivision requires referral to the Town Board for approval recommendation and a public hearing, as it falls within 500 feet of a County Park. The Town Engineer confirmed setback requirements are met and a SWPPP is only necessary if land disturbance for Lot 2 exceeds one acre. The Board also discussed the Sardo Project, which is set for a public hearing on September 10th at the Town Board meeting, and a violation follow-up regarding roof repair at 3111 West Genesee St.