Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Land Bank Parcels topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission recommends zoning change and approves Land Bank re‑subdivisions for West Kennedy Street parcels
Summary
The commission recommended a zoning map amendment and approved related re‑subdivision actions for parcels on West Kennedy Street submitted by the Syracuse Land Bank, issuing a SEQR negative declaration and conditions requiring county clerk filing before zoning changes take effect.
The Syracuse Planning Commission recommended that the Common Council approve a zoning map amendment and approved companion re‑subdivision actions for West Kennedy Street parcels owned by the Syracuse Land Bank.
Terry Luckett of the Syracuse Land Bank described a vacant lot at 445 West Kennedy Street (33 feet by 75 feet) that abuts properties in R2 zoning. Luckett said the rear of the lot lies in the flood plain and that the Land Bank proposes splitting the lot so each adjoining owner acquires 16.5 feet, with both sides installing fencing; the lot will remain without new construction in the near term.
The commission first reviewed and adopted a negative declaration under SEQR; then it voted to recommend the zoning map amendment (Z2899) to the Common Council with the condition that the applicant successfully file maps at the Onondaga County Clerk's Office and obtain a re‑subdivision filing number before the zoning change takes effect. The commission also approved the re‑subdivision (R2523) with a similar county‑filing condition.
No members of the public spoke for or against the applications. Staff confirmed completion of the Environmental Assessment Forms (EAF Part 1 by the applicant and EAF Part 2 prepared by staff) and recommended the negative SEQR finding. The actions were approved on voice votes with no recorded opposition or abstentions.
The Land Bank’s proposal reallocates a currently vacant parcel to adjacent property owners and includes fence installation; the commission and staff characterized the action as a map maintenance step constrained by the flood‑plain condition at the rear of the lot.
