Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM CALL TO ORDER: Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. PRESENT: CLIFFORD VAN WAGNER, CHAIRMAN, AMY DURLAND, PHILIP KLEIN, DAN GABA, HOWARD PINSLEY STAFF: Kate Maynard, Principal Planner, City of Saratoga Springs SALUTE TO FLAG: ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS: Clifford Van Wagner stated the proceedings of this meeting are being taped for the benefit of the secretary. Because the minutes are not a verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word-for-word transcript of the recording. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADJOURNED PROJECTS: ADJOURNED AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST: 10.042 THE MEWS, 60 Weibel Avenue, review of site plan of mixed use building in the Transect-4 District. 10.052 CDJT WORKFORCE HOUSING, Citywide, City Council request for an Advisory Opinion for review of Zoning Amendment Proposal request for workforce housing. 10.039 WASHINGTON COMMONS, Washington Street and Central Avenue, special use permit for a mixed use building in the Transect-4 District. ADJOURNED WAITING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 10.028 CELLCO-VERIZON CELL TOWER: 81 Nelson Avenue, SEQRA evaluation of potential environmental impact for a new 90' monopine telecommunications tower and associated equipment in an Urban Residential-2 District. 10.027 307 GRAND AVENUE MULTI-FAMILY, 307 Grand Avenue, review of site plan for multi-family housing in the Transect-4 District. 10.031 307 GRAND AVENUE MULTI-FAMILY, 307 Grand Avenue, review of site plan for multi-family housing in the Transect-4 District. 11.001 420 BROADWAY (LILLIAN'S PARKING LOT), 420 Broadway, site plan for a mixed use building in the Transect-6 District. 10.013 WHITE FARMS ROAD BED AND BREAKFAST, 66 White Farms Road, public hearing for special use permit for six room corridor bed and breakfast in a Rural Residential-1 District. 11.002 BUFF ROAD SUBDIVISION, Buff Road and Route 9N, public hearing for a final 15 lot subdivision in the Urban Residential-1 and Rural Residential-1 Districts. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS/AGENDA WORKSHOPS: Next Planning Board Meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM. Planning Board Caravan is schedule for April 25, 2011 at 4:00 PM Planning Board Workshop is scheduled for April 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Opportunity to allow citizens to address planning issues not on the scheduled agenda. None heard. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. 09.053.1 MCKENZIE'S WAY, PHASE I, East Broadway, extension of approved 6-lot subdivision in the subdivision in the Urban Residential-2 District. Applicant: Steven Ethier Mr. Ethier stated this project was approved on May 26, 2010 as part of a joint project (in concert with 09.054 Phase II) with separate property owners. The applicant is planning to propose an amended stand alone application which is expected to come before the Board sometime in May. The reason for the extension is a delay in response from the DEC and DOH as well as market conditions. SEQRA: SEQRA Negative declaration issued by the Planning Board on May 26, 2010. No further SEQRA action needed with an extension. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak regarding the McKenzie's Way, Phase I extension application? None heard. Dan Gaba made a motion to approve the McKenzie's Way Phase I 18 month extension. Seconded by Howard Pinsley. VOTE: A. Durland, in favor; D. Gaba, in favor; P. Klein, in favor; H. Pinsley, in favor; C. Van Wagner, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0. 2 2. 11.011 MARTELL BROTHERS' BREWING COMPANY, 381 Broadway, sketch site plan for brew pub in the Transect-6 District. Applicant: Chris Martell Agent: Mike Brooks – Tommell and Associates Jason Tommell – Tommell and Associates Architect: Steven Rowland Visual overview of the project was presented by Mike Brooks. Applicant Chris Martell gave a brief explanation regarding the placement of trash receptacles and trash removal. Architect Steven Rowland presented an overview of the inside views of the project. SEQRA: SEQRA action is not needed with sketch plan. In a T-6 District off street parking is not required. Access shown directly off Broadway 12 feet at sidewalk to building frontage. Loading/storage is proposed for the front of the building using a 6 foot wide access road. Broadway footage is primarily streetscape, limited curb cuts and 12 feet wide at the parcels front. This will accommodate vehicular loading/unloading off heavily traveled pedestrian sidewalk. In the Transect District supplemental parking and loading areas “no off street loading, service or storage areas should be visible from the right of way. Such areas should be located behind the buildings, or parking structures enclosed within the envelope of the principal building, or screened. Applicant is working on loading access via easement from property owners to the rear. City Engineer, Paul Male noted at the workshop that initial sketch plans must locate the storm water facilities and must meet the new storm water regulations. Location of utilities and connection points should be indicated on sketch plans as well. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated no formal action is taken with sketch plan. The applicant is given guidance regarding sketches and for any future site plan submission. Discussion ensued regarding use of porous pavement. The courtyard will become a green space with flowers, trees giving it a garden feel to increase permeability and helping to manage storm water on site. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on the Martell Brothers Brewing Company? Jeff Wood stated this project looks good and he is looking forward to enjoying a pint of their brew. His comment is perhaps the applicant can arrange with Frank Panneton to load, unload deliveries and trash services from the rear. 3 Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated there is no vote on a sketch plan review. The applicant does have the ability to have one more sketch plan. The applicant should stay in contact with staff, Kate Maynard, Prinicipal Planner when they are ready to be placed on the agenda. 3. 11.012 SEWARD STREET APARTMENTS, Seward Street and Morgan Street, sketch site plan for apartment buildings in the Urban Residential-4 District. Applicant: Gordon Residential Development, David Gordon Agent: Norman Ward, LA Group; Dave Carr, LA Group Jerrett George, Gordon Development. SEQRA: SEQRA action is not required with sketch discussion. Action appears to be an unlisted action. This area received prior site plan approval for Arcadia Apartments – 58 unit luxury senior apartment complex on November 12, 2008. This is a UR-4 District and requires site plan review for multi-family residences. The applicant did not pursue the project and so the approval has lapsed. A new project for apartments is not limited to seniors. Conditions that Mr. Carr is aware of which were imposed on the last project still apply which was to relocate some National grid poles, to replace some sidewalks that were in disrepair, questions on streetlights. The applicant is aware of storm water regulations that are new that must be addressed. Mr. Norman Ward, LA Group, gave a visual presentation of the project. The site does have some bedrock. The applicant is proposing a series of buildings, two and three story buildings, for a total of 7. Access will be available from both streets. Contiguous garages along interior road were noted in the application. National Grid will relocate poles for sight visibility as planned with prior development. The condition of the sidewalks along Morgan and Seward Street were proposed to be replaced with former approval. There is currently no sidewalk providing a connection into the site. Storm water management will meet new regulations. Applicant will need to perform perc tests, test pits, runoff reduction calculation sheets. Amy Durland had some issues with the front-facing garages. She is not convinced the inner roadways are alleys. A request was made of the applicant to help provide a better understanding of what makes this an alley, in terms of the street width and its function but also the front of the building and the access, the road and pedestrian access to the front of the building will help to define whether or not this is an alley. Dave Carr stated the access will be from the rear. Parking will be restricted from Morgan Street. The parking for the units is within the units or to the rear of the units. Visually the front of the building is on Morgan and Seward yet the access to the building is from the rear. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, stated, sketch plan requires no formal action, just to provide guidance to the applicant, and they are allowed one more sketch plan. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak regarding the Seward Street Application? Phil Tanner stated he is the next door neighbor to the north. He is the president of the homeowners association, for Birch Run Phase II. The Associate doesn’t really have any serious issues at this point; several of our homeowners are concerned about the orientation of the three story buildings. since we are closest to the one and two story buildings that are across Seward Street and Birch Run. We will address that later on, but that is a concern that we do have. 4 The applicant should stay in contact with Kate Maynard, Principal Planner, as to the progress of the project and when the applicant is ready to return to the Board. 8:25 P.M. The Board recessed. 8:25 P.M. The Board reconvened. 4. 09.051.1 GRIDLEY STREET STABLES, LLC, Gridley Street at Jefferson Street, extension of approved special use permit in the Institutional Horse Track Related District. Applicant: Gridley Street Stables, LLC Ken McPeek Attorney: Matt Jones SEQRA: No further SEQRA action is required with an extension. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, stated a permanent special use permit was granted on January 27, 2010, which currently expires on July 27, 2011. The applicant is requesting an 18 month extension to January 27, 2013. Mr. Jones stated there are no significant changes to the site or neighborhood, except for possibly a coat of paint. The applicant is requesting this extension due to the economy at this time. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wishing to speak regarding the application of the Gridley Street Stables for an extension of an approved special use permit? None heard. Philip Klein made a motion to approve the 18 month extension of the approved special use permit for the Gridley Street Stables, LLC. Seconded by Amy Durland. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. VOTE: A. Durland, in favor; D. Gaba, in favor; P. Klein, in favor; H. Pinsley, in favor; C. Van Wagner, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0. 5. 08.068.2 GRIDLEY STREET STABLES, LLC, Gridley Street at Jefferson Street, extension of approved site plan in the Institutional Horse Track Related District. Applicant: Gridley Street Stables, LLC Ken McPeek Attorney: Matthew J. Jones SEQRA: SEQRA negative declaration made on March 10, 2010. No further action is required with an extension. 5 Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated Site plan approval was granted on March 10, 2010. The applicant has requested an 18 month extension to September 10, 2012. No significant changes to the site or neighborhood. Mr. Jones stated there are no significant changes to the site or neighborhood. The applicant is requesting this extension due to the economy at this time. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wishing to speak regarding the application of the Gridley Street Stables for an extension of a special use permit? None heard. Dan Gaba made a motion to approve the 18 month extension of the approved site plan for the Gridley Street Stables, LLC. Seconded by Howard Pinsley. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. VOTE: A. Durland, in favor; D. Gaba, in favor; P. Klein, in favor; H. Pinsley, in favor; C. Van Wagner, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0. LATE ARRIVAL 8:40 P.M. Consultant Attorney, Mark Schactner arrived. 6. 07.048.2 THE BULLPEN II, HORSESHOE INN, 9 Gridley Street, public hearing for a renewable special use permit for live outdoor entertainment in the Tourist Related Business District. Agent: Matthew J. Jones, attorney for the applicant. Applicant: Paul Bricoccoli, Jr. SEQRA: This project appears to be an unlisted action. Special use permit approved on May 16, 2007. Renewable special use permit approved May 28, 2008 with conditions to expire May 28, 2011. This Board has six standards we review for a special use permit. We shall consider the positive and negative impacts of the use on the following characteristics: STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS 1). The extent to which the use is in harmony with and promotes the general purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and this ordinance and its effect on the health, welfare and safety of the City and its residents. 6 2). The overall compatibility of the use with the neighborhood and the positive and negative impacts on community character, including the character of adjoining properties, districts and uses, and the positive and negative impacts on density, including the density of adjoining properties, districts and uses. 3). The positive and negative impacts of the use on vehicular congestion and parking, including the provision of adequate parking and the absence of hazardous parking or traffic conditions. 4). The positive and negative impacts on infrastructure and services, including utilities, public facilities and services, including the extent to which the project extends or provides infrastructure and services to areas in need of such infrastructure and services. 5). The positive and negatives impacts on environmental and natural resources, including the environmental and physical suitability of the site for development, the risk of fire, flood or erosion and impacts such as emissions of electrical charges, dust, light, vibration or noise detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. 6). The extent to which the use provides positive or negative effects on the long-term economic stability and community character of the City and surrounding properties, districts and uses. The applicant shall continue to work with all adjacent residential properties to control and reduce any adverse impacts from this outdoor entertainment. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the City’s noise ordinance. Understanding of current noise and any impact on neighboring properties. Mr. Jones reviewed the conditions of the current approved special use permit. The applicant is requesting a permanent special use permit. When an application for renewal of this permit is submitted, the applicant must include a plan for future site improvements including but not limited to those items discussed at the Planning Board meeting such as curbing and fencing. A split rail fence now located along Gridley Street. Updated information was provided from Paul Male, City Engineer in regards to City improvements. While storm sewer will cover this area as an overall drainage improvement, unknown until bids received whether work including curbing, street trees, and sidewalks will be included at this location and when it will be completed. Public hearing noticed for April 13, 2011. Letter from Commission Scirocco noting that project will install storm sewer that will include frontage along project site. City Engineer not sure how far we will extend walks, curbs, trees, etc., on Crescent St. Installation of storm sewer to Bowman Street. These amenities will need to be incorporated into the Horseshoe Site Plan. Will not know what can be completed until project is bid and funds determined. Mr. Jones stated the applicant is willing to provide whatever amenities the City deems necessary following the City improvements. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, stated the Horseshoe has been good neighbors. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak regarding The Bullpen II, Horseshoe Inn renewable special use permit? Clement Clark, 5792 Gick Road. I am adjacent to the Horseshoe. I have an apartment building. The big thing here is the permanent special use permit which goes with the property; I might want to sell my property. He requested additional security in the parking lot since some patrons are on his porches, etc. If I have any questions or issues my daughter takes me over and I speak to them directly at the bar. Howard Pinsley, questioned the use of security, to address the concerns of the neighbor. 7 Paul Bricoccoli, one of the owners, on Friday and Saturday nights we have between 20 and 30 security guards working both inside and outside the building. We send them outside periodically to patrol the parking and adjoining areas. I do know Mr. Clark and anytime he comes over with an issue we do address it. I am not averse to putting someone outside for security purposes for the whole night and have done it in the past and will do it again. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated it is his opinion that the Board not vote on this tonight. We have just received some additional information from Mr. Jones. We would like to review it. The applicant's special use permit does not expire until May 28, 2011, so what I am proposing is that we take the time to really look at this and see what the impact is. With the area in transition here when we do entertain a motion, I would entertain another renewable special use permit rather than a permanent special use permit just so we can see how this continues to operate. Three, four or five years. I would be open to what the Board suggests. We would like more information from the City Engineer's office on how this could play out after seeing what the applicant has proposed. We are not trying to be negative to the applicant we believe they have done a fine job out there, I think the Planning Board needs to continue to finesse it a little more and that we should take at least one more meeting to get some more information. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated previously the Board has waived site plan review for this site. Again to identify when this was up for renewal three years ago, it was noted these items would be considered within this application at this point. You do have some potential items to be considered. They include the sidewalks, the street lights, the curbing also the drainage. The drainage is being upgraded in the public right of way at this point. Any plans that the applicant would have in terms of their parking area any drainage that could potentially tie into that would also be a consideration. In terms of any curbing being placed in the actual delineation of the access points and how that would actually work. Just a reminder at this point that either for the City what we have at this point provided there isn't anything that clearly shows where everything is located or available for review. I would recommend additional time to get more perspective from the DPW and the plans and to think through these items. Philip Klein concurs with the issuance of a renewable special use permit. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated just as a note she spoke with Captain Chowske just to confirm and he noted that in a 2 ½ year period there has been no noise or other issues with this site. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated we will keep this application open and the applicant should stay in touch with staff to be placed on the agenda. 7. 03.093.1 175 SOUTH BROADWAY, Modification to Site Plan in the Transect-5 District. Applicant: Iris Lu Agent: Tom Andress, ABD Engineering SEQRA: Action appears to be unlisted. A permanent special use permit was granted in 2006 for an eating and drinking establishment, educational and training facility, retail, business office, professional office or any combination thereof, with the following conditions: 1) Total square footage not to exceed 8,500 square feet and the final authorization on square footage and amount of uses to be determined by the amount of parking provided during the site plan review process; 2) Hours of operation will be limited to between 6 AM and 11 PM due to impacts on adjacent residential uses; 8  3) The site shall be developed in general conformance with the attached sketch development plan which will show the location of the kitchen vent within 10 feet from the southern façade and will have a note that no garbage pick-up can be made between 11 PM and 8 AM. Site plan approval was granted on October 10, 2003. November 12, 2008 temporary special use permit granted to allow for provision of 20 off-site parking spaces. This expired May 12, 2010. Administrative action proposed in November 2010. Site visit with Chair completed to look at site, found that re-striping, additional pavement, modification from site plan had already been completed without approval. Parking spaces noted to not meet minimum area standards. Also noted “new pavement” proposed on plans had already been paved. This was denied as an administrative action by the Chair, and sent to the Board for site plan modification. Architectural review required from the DRC. Applicant received architectural approval for façade renovations, and awning. Existing permanent special use permit allows for use of the 8,500 sq foot space dependent on parking required to increase current occupancy. Per Fire Code can only have up to 99 person occupancy without fire suppression sprinklers. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated no action will be taken tonight. Background information regarding this application. Parking spaces 1 – 6 do not meet the minimum requirement for 18 feet in length. It requires use of 1.5 ft of prior approved buffer/open space to meet length requirement. Ordinance 240-11.2 B (6) “Except for unusual circumstances, all parking spaces will be constructed with asphalt, concrete or other material that will provide equivalent protection against potholes, erosion and dust.” Landscaping provided with parking bumpers as protection of fence/adjacent properties with nose in parking. Something more substantial is needed, bollards, curbs or guard rails to protect the adjacent building from nose-in parking on the southern boundary. Guard rails or permanent barriers are needed to protect structure. Space #29, the location does not offer enough space from one-way adjacent access. There are concerns with backing out into traffic. Snow storage area is further reduced with proposed modification. Snow storage cannot impact adjacent buildings or fences. Currently the sidewalk area is separated from the parking area with shrubs as currently shown. New plans provide adequate buffer which will survive with snow storage/plowing. Proposed parking will block direct access to the dumpster. Current buffer along the northern side property boundary approved in 2003 site plan. Information provided by adjacent property owner illustrates 21” to 28” currently within buffer. Mr. Andress, ABD Engineering gave a visual presentation for the Board. Ms. Lu spoke to the Board regarding her position on this application concerning parking, snow stacking fencing, encroachment issues, neighbors and her dealing with the City of Saratoga Planning Board. Mr. Ray O'Conor, Saratoga National Bank. Neighbors to the South. I want to clarify a few things first. Mr. Andress spoke about an encroachment issue from our building onto our neighbor’s property. It is a very small sliver of a corner of the building that has been in existence since 1947. We did not build that building we just renovated it when we moved into it in July of 1988. Under the rules of adverse possession since that building has been sitting there since 1947 there really isn't any encroachment issue. There is no agreement about anything. It is what it is. Snow stacking. Snow stacking has nothing to do with construction. It has been an ongoing issue for a number of years. Snow has been stacked on top of our building on top of the windows of the building. I actually came out while it was being plowed two years ago and it was being plowed and pushed up against our windows and 9 talked to the guy who was doing the plowing and he rectified it. We have had situations in winters where because of the snow being piled up on our north wall and against the windows we actually get seepage, in the floor and the wall of the building. It is not a one time occurrence, this has happened before. The blocks, were pushed all over the place. They do not provide any meaningful barrier between drivers, vehicles and the north wall of our bank. I was out in the parking lot earlier today and the blocks are still all over the place. Finally, the fact of the matter is without authorization all of these changes have already been made to the property. I would like to know what actions the applicant plans to take now to return the property to the condition under which it was purchased. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated that Mr. Wood submitted a bulleted document with 31 issues with the parking and in addition to that he submitted a more lengthy document which is a part of the record and we all have it. Geoff Wood, I have lived at 26 Lincoln Avenue for the past 22 years. I’m a licensed professional engineer and work as a Civil engineer in the field of highway design and site work for the NYS Department of Transportation. I’m a bit nervous here because I feel I’m being put on the defense. I want you to know I’m upset about the site changes that have already been made without public notice, without review and comment, and without approval. What upsets me more is the reaction I received when I pointed out what has already been constructed violates the zoning ordinance in numerous was. I was told there maybe a loophole in the law which could allow you to accept those violations in order to retroactively approve the flawed plan that was implemented without permission. I also understand a revised proposal has been developed to address some violations by proposing to crate different violations, rather than bringing the plan into compliance. These new proposed violations (referred to as “deviations” in order to make them sound better) would negatively effect me to an even greater extent. If you choose to go along with this “better to ask forgiveness than approval” approach, and bless the plan that was presented to you, you’ll be making a mockery of the intended process and trampling on me. While this might be legal, it’s certainly not an ethical way to do business and I’d be very disappointed in anyone who would think otherwise. Aside from believing you shouldn’t use a possible loophole in the zoning ordinance to throw numerous parking requirements out the window, especially under these circumstances, there’s a reason you cannot legally approve this plan tonight. Part of the proposed plan extends two feet onto my property. Eleven years ago I had my property surveyed, and had my property corners marked with pins and caps before constructing my fence. The applicant and the applicant’s current engineer (note there have been many in the past) have conveniently and knowingly omitted critical information from their plan and made false statements in their application and supporting documentation regarding their knowledge of my property corners. I especially object to the portion of the plan that is on my property and negatively affects me and you have no authority to approve such a plan. I understand this project was placed and kept on tonight’s agenda in order to provide you with an opportunity to hear more about the project. I’m thankful for this opportunity to help shed some light on just these two issues tonight and hopefully help pull the wool back from over your eyes when the applicant would prefer it to be. I believe you have no choice but to disapprove this plan tonight. I expect your rejection of this plan will lead to further design impacts to adjacent properties, including mine as well as that of the Saratoga National Bank. In other words, follow the process that should have been followed in the first place. Thank you. SEQRA: No SEQRA determination required Clifford Van Wagner stated I should make a statement that this Board is not opposed to the eating and drinking establishment that is currently on South Broadway. This is not a witch hunt to put a restaurant out of business. This Board has a responsibility to react to a request that was submitted by the applicant to do an Administrative Action and I do many of those and I also decline to approve some of those based upon recommendations from staff and the engineers. It is not an arbitrary decision that I make. I take these very seriously and I get a lot of 10 assistance in those. We do have an obligation as Mr. O'Conor said to make this right. This is going to take some time. We hope the restaurant is successful. I hear good things about it already. This is not an arbitrary Board. We have rules and regulations within which we have to operate. The Zoning Code very clearly defines parking and dimensions and it gives this Board the ability to make those parking lots safer whether it is some sort of barrier, or planting strips or hedges or variation of all of those items based on the application. So, we will look at these instances and we will be back on the site. I have been there a few times already. This whole Board caravaned there on Monday, when Mr. Ferguson came out and spoke with us. We are not the enemy, we're here to hopefully come to a common ground, provide the maximum amount of parking that you can on your site within the Zoning Code of the City. Also, to make it safe for pedestrians on Hamilton Street, safe for the building that is to the south, and to protect the fence that is apparently on your neighbors land and not on yours. That is how we have to operate. This is not arbitrary and we are not going to pick sides here. If there is a boundary dispute that is not a Planning Board issue it is a private party issue. Ms. Lu, applicant again spoke to the Board. She introduced the new owner of the restaurant, Mr. Winifred Sheng. Mr. Sheng stated he is from New York City, Manhattan. He came to Saratoga got a big surprise about the snow. He tried to clean up his parking lot and he was unaware of the problems with his neighbor. Philip Klein stated when the applicant returns to the Board he will need to provide some solutions to the parking issues. Proper sizing of the parking spaces 9 x 18 and striping plan. Perhaps a fixed guardrail type of system. Clifford Van Wagner, Chairman stated the public hearing will remain open. Keep in contact with Kate and when the information and application is complete we will see you on the agenda again. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Howard Pinsley made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2011 with additions or comments. Seconded by Dan Gaba. VOTE: A. Durland, in favor; D. Gaba, in favor; P. Klein, in favor; H. Pinsley, in favor; C. Van Wagner, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0. Dan Gaba made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2011 meeting with additions or comments. Seconded by Howard Pinsley. VOTE: D. Gaba, in favor; P. Klein, in favor; H. Pinsley, in favor; C. Van Wagner, in favor ABSTAIN: A. Durland MOTION PASSES: 4-0-1 MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business Clifford Van Wagner adjourned the meeting at 10:18 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Approved: May 11, 2011 11