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Fenton planning board approves garage-bay site plan for 1092 Chenango with pedestrian-line condition
Summary
The Town of Fenton Planning Board approved a site plan and issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration for a garage bay at 1092 Chenango Street, adding a condition that the applicant paint a yellow line marking pedestrian space. The board found the project an 'Unlisted Action' and noted county and health department comments.
The Town of Fenton Planning Board voted June 30 to approve a site plan for a garage bay at 1092 Chenango Street and declared a SEQRA Negative Declaration, finding the project will not have a significant adverse environmental impact.
The board first moved to assume Lead Agency for the project and classified it as an Unlisted Action under New York's State Environmental Quality Review Act. Board members discussed pre-submitted questions about site features; Assistant Town Engineer Tony Citriniti and Building Inspector Matt Banks confirmed that no floor drains will be installed, that no oil-water separator is planned, and that the site drawings show 21- and 31-foot distances from the property line as noted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Broome County returned a 239 review on June 25 stating it identified no significant countywide impacts provided the applicant complies with Broome County Department of Public Works and Health Department comments. County DPW cautioned that any work in the county right-of-way requires a highway work permit, that new driveway construction must meet NYSDOT standards, and that erosion- and sediment-control measures and MS4 requirements be maintained. The county also noted radio-coverage testing for emergency responders may be required in newly constructed buildings. The Broome County Health Department reiterated that floor drains in vehicle maintenance/storage areas should not connect to onsite septic systems, that hazardous materials must be stored with primary and secondary containment and registered if required, and that a spill-response plan be in place. The health department also noted the project is adjacent to previously remediated industrial sites and advised consultation with NYSDEC on soil vapor intrusion concerns.
After an initial approval motion, Town Clerk Melodie Bowersox asked whether the board wanted to add a condition concerning pedestrian delineation. The motion was amended to require the applicant to paint a yellow line on Chenango Street marking an area where vehicles should not cross so pedestrians can use the sidewalk. The amended motion passed on a roll-call vote with six ayes and two members absent.
The board recorded the motions and votes consistent with its roll-call procedure. Next steps for the applicant include complying with the listed DPW and health-department requirements and obtaining any county permits for work in the right-of-way. The board set no additional follow-up date for this item at the meeting.
