Town of Union

The meeting addressed several agenda items including site plan review for 19 Nebraska Avenue (Broome Fence and Deck LLC) and an auto repair business at 2320 Lewis Street (AutoCare Binghamton), which included a Public Hearing for Aquifer Permit and a vote on the Site Plan Review. The board also discussed an application for 19 Delaware Avenue (One Key Auto Repair and Sales), issuing an Advisory Opinion to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a display variance and scheduling a Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit for auto sales. Furthermore, the board addressed the intent to declare lead agency status for the NYSEG / Oakdale Substation Facility Replacement project, briefly mentioned St. Athanasius at 1801 Utica Street, and reviewed Code Updates concerning Timber Management. Other matters included discussions on a Holistic Medical Office at 1104 Union Center-Maine Highway, a Digital Information Sign for Town Hall, and a recommendation for the Planning Board Chair.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding automotive sales for the property at 19 Delaware Avenue. Discussions involved declaring lead agency status and classifying the project at 1239 Campville Road (The Steel Company) as an Unlisted Action, with a public hearing scheduled for a future date concerning the Aquifer Permit. For the 1104 Union Center - Maine Highway property (Caremore Health & Wellness), the board voted on Lead Agency declaration and site plan review, classifying the project as a Type II Action for reuse of a commercial structure. Additionally, the board held a vote for the Vice Chair position, electing Colleen Bullock, and addressed other matters including the new Battery Code, pending Aquifer Permits, and Subdivision reviews for multiple properties.

The Planning Board meeting addressed several agenda items including a vote on a Special Permit and Site Plan Review for the property at 19 Delaware Avenue for Auto Repair and Sales. Revisions to site plan approval stipulations were discussed for St Athanasius Church at 1801 Utica Street, pertaining to stormwater management, access easement, and landscaping deadlines. A Public Hearing for an Aquifer Permit for The Steel Company at 1239 Campville Road was scheduled for March 10, 2026. Additionally, a motion was passed to transfer the Special Use Permit for a Large-Scale Solar Project located on the Union Center-Maine Highway from Norbut Solar Farms to NJR Clean Energy Ventures III Corporation. Planning Board training for the subsequent meeting was also noted.

The meeting addressed several agenda items requiring advisory opinions to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). For 778 Main Street (Meldrim's Paint Store), the Board recommended denial of a significant area variance for window signage due to previous violations and exceeding permitted square footage. For 3502 Watson Blvd., the Board recommended approval of a use variance for the expansion of a small engine repair business, contingent upon screening measures for the property. The Board also declared intent to act as Lead Agency for the Village of Endicott's new water source well development in a floodplain and called for a public hearing on November 18th. Furthermore, the Board declared itself Lead Agency and classified the Hempel Real Estate project (1239 Campville Rd.) as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA, ultimately declaring a Negative Declaration and recommending approval of side setback variances to the ZBA. A public hearing for a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Storage at this location was scheduled for November 18th. Finally, the Board postponed any advisory opinion regarding the Town's Comprehensive Plan 2025 until all parties have completed their review.

The meeting involved several agenda items for review and determination. For the Municipal Water Testing Well project in Endicott, the Board confirmed its role as Lead Agency, classified the project as an Unlisted Action, declared a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, held a public hearing regarding a Special Permit for Development in a Floodplain, and ultimately recommended approval of the Special Permit with specific staff stipulations. The Board also approved the site plan for the well drilling project with stipulations. Additionally, the Board declared itself Lead Agency and classified the Shovel-Ready Site development project at 600 Main St. as an Unlisted Action. For the proposed auto repair business at 2320 Lewis St., the Board acted as Lead Agency, classified it as an Unlisted Action, declared a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, and recommended approval of necessary front setback variances to the ZBA. A Public Hearing for an Aquifer Permit was scheduled for the next meeting. For the proposed auto repair and sales business at 19 Delaware Ave., the Board similarly acted as Lead Agency, classified it as an Unlisted Action, declared a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, recommended approval of front setback variances to the ZBA, and scheduled a Public Hearing for the Special Use Permit for Auto Sales. Finally, the Board declared itself Lead Agency and classified the reuse of the building at 19 Nebraska Ave. for office/storage as a Type II Action. Under Other Matters, updates were provided regarding issues with a project at 3502 Watson Blvd., the withdrawal of an application for 1239 Campville Rd., the suspension of a project at 1195 Reynolds Rd., and a change of occupant at 659 Main St.