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Village of Liverpool
Chairman Ostuni called the meeting to order.
Approval of minutes – October 22, 2007
Motion was made by Yvette Hewitt, seconded by James Taft , to approve the minutes of December 18, 2007 as presented. Motion Passed.
New Business: Application from John and Linda Gormel, 302 Vine Street, Liverpool NY Tax map # 004-02-11.1 for revised site plan for the addition to the existing deck for the purpose of serving food and drink.
John Gormel described the minor addition to the existing deck. The addition will be 370 square feet on the easterly side of the existing deck. Five parking spaces will be lost, due to the addition. There are 104 parking spaces currently.
According to Village code, only 44 spaces are needed for the Retreat.
William Reagan stated that this is a minor alteration, there are more than enough parking spaces and that the application is complete.
Hearing no more questions, Chairman Ostuni asked for a motion.
Motion was made by James Taft, seconded by Yvette Hewitt, to approve the revised site plan for John and Linda Gormel, tax map # 004-02-11.1, based on a map by Ianuzzi & Romans, dated 11/15/07, file # 3291.001. Motion Passed.
Retreat Parking Sign complies with code.
Discussion items: Continued discussion 105 First Street regarding proposed plans to move the outdoor seating closer to the building.
Deborah Voss presented her revised plans for 105 First Street. She proposes to add two additional tables with four chairs each to the existing plan that shows four tables and four chairs at each table,. She proposes to move the six tables and chairs closer to the building.
The area is the same square footage approved by the Village Board by revocable license agreement.
Chairman Ostuni asked if there were any questions.
John Gormel stated that adding two additional tables and eight chairs is an expansion of the business and would require more parking spaces. This building is a non- conforming business.
The proposed plan to move the outdoor seating closer to the building and adding more tables would require a recommendation by the planning board to the Village Board as this area is on Village Property.
The following items need to be addressed by the applicant: A complete application needs to be filled out and submitted. A more detailed plan to scale needs to be submitted. A parking calculation needs to be submitted. Showing how many spaces the applicant should have. The Planning board would like to have a Village Board member present during this application process, due to the fact that this is on Village property and will need approval from that Board.
The applicant needs to receive Planning Board recommendation and then appear before the Village board for approval.
The applicant was cited for code violations concerning the dumpster overflowing and that the dumpster needs to be screened. The cardboard needs to be removed. The sump pump needs to be connected.
Preliminary discussion property located at 401 First Street Marty Dowd, JGB Enterprises, appeared before the board to discuss preliminary plans for 401 First Street. JGB is proposing to renovate the building at 401 First Street. The proposed plans include a total of 7 apartments, three on each floor and one in the back of the building.
The proposed plan is for retail space on the first floor, with an apartment in the back of the retail area. The proposed plan will require 28 parking spaces. Fourteen spaces will be onsite , with an additional 14 on the street, which is permitted by code.
JGB will present a complete application in the very near future.
LaValle’s Karate Studio- First Street Bill Reagan will check on the Saturday morning classes that are being conducted.
Adjournment Motion was made by Yvette Hewitt, seconded by Peter Osborne , to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM. Motion Passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Sims Planning Board Secretary
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