Applicant seeks subdivision at 110 South Grand; planning board closes public hearing

John Eppa, the applicant, asked the planning board to consider subdividing an existing lot at 110 South Grand Avenue into two lots so one lot would retain the existing nonconforming three‑family structure and the other would be available for a future building. The planning board opened the public hearing and heard no public comments before closing the hearing.

Eppa said the subdivision was initiated after conversations with city staff and by analogy with a nearby Habitat for Humanity lot; he said his intent was to create a separate lot that he might eventually build on. Board members and staff reviewed on-site conditions, including a deck and structural supports adjacent to parking, the placement of refuse containers under a landing, and whether a previously placed red cone reflected a hazard; Eppa said items had been moved and he could provide photographic documentation.

Planning members asked the applicant to confirm that the proposed lots meet minimum width and lot-size requirements and to show the designated refuse area and any details about parking surfacing. The board asked the applicant to submit photos or plan notes showing where refuse containers will be located, documentation of any structural approvals for the deck, and confirmation that the driveway will be paved per building-department guidance.

The planning board closed the public hearing and asked the applicant to return next month with revised site plan sheets and supporting documentation. No approval or SEQRA decision was made at this meeting.

Ending — Next steps The applicant will provide photos and plan updates that show the refuse location, parking/driveway surfacing and structural documentation for the deck; staff and the board will review those materials ahead of a future vote.