Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Mark Torpey, Chairman; Robert Bristol, Vice Chairman; Philip Klein; Clifford Van Wagner; Dan Gaba; Howard Pinsley; Tom L. Lewis STAFF: Kate Maynard, Principal Planner, City of Saratoga Springs. Tony Izzo, Assistant City Attorney, arrived at 7:20 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: Mark Torpey, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDING: Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the proceedings of this meeting are being recorded 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 PENDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 14.010 SUBDIVISION OF LANDS OF HARRISON, 180 Meadowbrook Road, public hearing for a two-lot subdivision in the Rural Residential District. 14.008.1 CONGREGATION AND YESHIVA PARDES YOSEF DORMITORY, 1 Veteran's Way, consideration of SEQRA Lead Agency and SEQRA project review in the Urban Residential-1 (UR-1) District. COMMENTS FROM CHAIR: - Saratoga County Planning and Zoning Conference to be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the City Center. - Sustainable Saratoga – "Solutions for Downtown Parking and Transportation" Forum to be held on Wednesday January 21, and Thursday, January 22, 2015 7 PM at the Library. UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS/AGENDA WORKSHOPS: Planning Board Caravan, Monday, January 26, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. Planning Board Workshop, Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Planning Board Meeting, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: None heard. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. 14.070 77 EXCELSIOR AVENUE LAND DISTURBANCE, 77 Excelsior Avenue, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan review for tree clearing and soil export in the Transect-5 (T-5) District. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated the site is located between the Fresh Market site and the building at the corner of East and Excelsior Avenues. Because the applicant and owner of the current application are same as adjacent Fresh Market site, want to provide an update to the Planning Board as to issues that have taken place on Fresh Market site that violate Planning Board’s approvals and have posed issues of non-compliance. The building along Marion Avenue was constructed giving the appearance of a two story building however it’s only one story. A two-story building is required in the T-5 District to create a mixed use urban neighborhood. Ingredients identified in Transect all work together to implement City’s vision of establishing true, new neighborhoods that add to the City. If they are not fulfilled, questions of how City’s vision is truly being implemented. Discussion with staff led to an application to the ZBA for a variance from the two-story requirement. Also the demolition of the "blue house" has been completed. The demolition permit was received from the DRC seven years ago. That approval expired. Demolition was commenced prior to obtaining the permit. Applicant proposed soil disturbance and use of fill from site be transported and used on adjacent Fresh Market site currently under construction. This is a 1.2 acre of land disturbance. The City Engineer stated the existing SWPPP for the Fresh Market site must be modified to include this additional disturbance. Documentation must be submitted to the City Engineer and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before any disturbance is commenced. Additional tree buffering from Route 50 was discussed at the Planning Board workshop. Applicant: Prime Beechwood, LLC – Todd Curley Agent: Corinna Martino, Dave Carr, LA Group Ms. Martino, LA Group, stated this is an entirely separate application from the Special Use permit application for this parcel. Regarding Building#3 the soil in this area in unsuitable. Several feet of soil in this area must be removed and replaced with good fill. Good fill is located at this same site and we are proposing moving soil from 77 Excelsior Avenue to Building#3, avoiding construction truck traffic. Ms. Martino provided a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the Boards review. We will amend the SWPPP and notify the DEC with and amended NOI with the changes they will be making. Over all this will be approximately 1.2 acres of land disturbance. 10 foot buffer is included in this plan but will not be impacted by this project. Dave Carr stated the biggest mitigating factor is the soil which needs to undercut the foundation needs to come from somewhere. It made sense to check fill on the property first, avoiding construction truck traffic. Discussion ensued enlarging the buffering along Route 50 to approximately 20 feet not 10 feet. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Clifford Van Wagner made a motion to approve the application of Excelsior Avenue Land Disturbance, 77 Excelsior Avenue with the condition that the applicant provide a 20 foot buffer wraparound on Route 50 to the right and Excelsior Avenue. Dan Gaba seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. VOTE: City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 2 of 10 Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 2. 14.059 77 EXCELSIOR MIXED USED DEVELOPMENT, 77 Excelsior Avenue, Special Use permit for commercial and residential uses in a Transect-5 (T-5) District. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the applicant is looking for a permanent Special Use Permit for nine uses. This area is approximately 2,000 square feet. 101 residential units are proposed as well as a shared driveway. BACKGROUND: Site is located between Fresh Market site and building at the corner of East and Excelsior Avenues. This was the former site of the "blue house". Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated this is a one of our special development areas. The intent is to create intact urban neighborhoods conducive to urban lifestyles, mixed uses, pedestrian friendly. The Transect 5 Neighborhoods have civic uses and spaces which are important elements of these neighborhood centers. Buildings are along the frontage and private space to the interior which provide parking or private open space. Specific guidance is provided by the City for these mixed use buildings and special use permit. Interconnectivity is essential. The Board has the opportunity to seek Lead Agency Status for this project. Involved agencies are the Planning Board and the DRC. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the Board is seeing this project for the first time this evening. No action will be taken this evening. Applicant: Prime Beechwood, LLC Agent: Dave Carr, LA Group; Corinna Martino, LA Group; Michael Tuck, balzer & tuck architecture Mr. Carr provided the Board with a brief overview of the project as well as some background information. A former project for this site was approved in March of 2005, a much larger project than that which is currently being proposed. The project was begun and then halted in 2007 and sat dormant until 2012, after several iterations it has become what you see today. In March of 2013 a project was begun and amended in November of 2013. The construction began in the summer of 2013. We are currently looking at three buildings, the Fresh Market building about 20,000 square feet and that was built first. The second building is 20,000 square feet of commercial. Building three has just begun construction and was the other project you saw tonight. This building is 4 stories high and houses approximately 54 apartments and 14,000 square feet of commercial space. This site is approximately 4.5 acres approximately 54,000 square feet. 297 parking spaces, 212 surface parking 74 garage spaces. Also included is the shared access with the site. Also included was an upgraded CDTA bus stop and significant improvements from East Avenue to Marion Avenue along this corridor. This project fronts along Excelsior. Stormwater easement exists and we cannot build over it. This site is approximately 2.2 acres, we are proposing 101 apartments and about 1300 square feet of commercial. In total this is 6.7 acre site, 56,000 square feet of commercial and 155 apartments. An existing sidewalk exists which will come up from Excelsior and we will be tying into this. Traffic report will be forthcoming to the Board. Ms. Martino, LA Group reviewed the parking calculations and provided revised figures to the Board. Mike Tuck, Balzer, Tuck Architecture provided a visual presentation to the Board of the proposed Building 3 under construction. Four stories along Excelsior Avenue. A portion is commercial and the other portion is an open lower level loft style for home business use, the intent is to market it as such. The intent is bringing foot traffic. Mr. Tuck City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 3 of 10 reviewed all elevations and a visual view of the site. PUBLIC HEARING: Mark Torpey, Chairman opened the public hearing at 8:00 PM. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Janet Casey questioned where the parking will be located for the new building. Mr. Tuck stated there are three parking garages housed in these buildings. 25 parking spaces in one building, 32 parking spaces in the second building, 60 spaces in the third building. 117 parking spaces total. Entire parking will be located at the ground level elevation. Kate Maynard questioned the verticality of the building or the height of the building if you are walking along the buildings. Mr. Tuck stated approximately 6 to 12 feet. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, made a motion for the Planning Board to seek Lead Agency Status from the Design Review Commission for the 77 Excelsior Mixed Use Development, 77 Excelsior Avenue. Tom L. Lewis, seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 3. 14.069 130 EXCELSIOR MIXED USE, 130 Excelsior Avenue, special use permit for mixed use development in the Transect-5 (T-5 District). Applicant: 130 Excelsior Avenue, LLC (Bonacio) Tony Bonacio Agent: Matt Brobston, LA Group; Brett Balzer, Balzer & Tuck Architecture SEQRA: Action appears to be an Unlisted Action, with Involved agencies of DRC and the Planning Board. BACKGROUND: City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 4 of 10 Site is located in T-5 District it is the last parcel of T-5, transitions to Urban Residential-1 to the east. Mix of uses proximate that include existing commercial businesses, new mixed use Fresh Market site project, and established residential homes west of site. The Transect-5 Neighborhood Center are intended to accommodate a variety and mixture of residential and non-residential uses, building types and lot sizes. There is a steep grade to the rear of the site. This will tie into the Spring Run Trail. Also there is a DEC 100 foot wetland buffer. Mr. Brobston stated their goal this evening is to present this project and request Lead Agency Status be determined. Elevations and floor plans were provided to the Board. A visual presentation was provided the Board. The site is in immediate context of Olde Saratoga Brewery, Allerdice Glass and varied scale of residential as you head east on Excelsior single story homes on the north side predominantly, larger scaled residential immediately to the west. Correspondence from the DEC to assess if connection will be allowed and any potential impacts on the 100' DEC wetland buffer will be submitted. The project is being proposed as a 4 story 50' building. Building is set 30 feet back from the road. Elevation changes are present. The project fronts on Excelsior. 65 residential apartments along with 2750 square feet of commercial space is being proposed. We have amended some of the uses and we are steering away from food and beverage establishments. We will focus more on medical office, real estate office, and clinics. We have tried to stay away from the eastern property line and away from the residential units. 153 parking spaces will be provided. 30% over what is required and we will be requesting a waiver in the future. We will be discussing utilities connections. The sewer is in the Saratoga County Sewer District. We will need review and sign off for connection. Project will require a SWPPP. Traffic study was suggested by the City Engineer. Stormwater management plan is being addressed. Mr. Balzer, reviewed conceptual elevations, and floor plans with a visual presentation to the Board. Mr. Balzer reviewed the elevation changes and provided a street view concept of the plan. Building frontages were introduced as well. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Mike Stella, 141 Excelsior Avenue. He questioned the parking on the street. He requested being kept informed the plans. Concern exists regarding blocking the sun and being in the shadow of the building. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD Wally Allerdice provided correspondence to the Board. Clifford Van Wagner, made a motion for the Planning Board to request SEQRA Lead Agency Status in the 130 Excelsior Mixed Use application. Tom L. Lewis seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 The Board recessed at 8:44 P.M. The Board reconvened at 8:55 P.M. City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 5 of 10 5. 14.067 STONE PROPERTY, 68 Weibel Avenue, Consideration of SEQRA lead agency and SEQRA review. BACKGROUND: Review is for a series of buildings and uses that per City files never received relevant approvals. Involved agencies include ZBA (deferred lead agency) and DRC (deferred lead agency) to the Planning Board. No new action is proposed at this time, but considers buildings as they were constructed without approvals. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the applicant is before this Board with multiple buildings on site without proper approvals. The applicant is seeking to bring the property into compliance at this time. Applicant: Gary Stone Agent: Stephanie Bitter, Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, PC Kate Maynard, Principal Planner reviewed the history of this project. - Building Permit for a horse barn issued June 10, 1975. - Saratoga Sunrise Stables – riding academy in conservancy district. - Use and area variances for an auction house for livestock and expanded retail store (tack shop) in the conservancy district. – advisory opinion Planning Board – November 4, 1987. - Notice of violation – operation of "Mr. Windshield" January 4, 1995. - Use variance to operate a golf driving range, teaching facility and pro-shop including miniature golf, batting cages indoor and outdoor coin operated amusement devices and other recreational uses, indoor golf practice and teaching facilities, club assembly and repair and retail sale of recreational equipment and clothing denied April 29, 1998. - Notice of violation July 22, 1998 – operation of golf driving range, teaching facility and pro-shop despite denial of use variance. - Inspection report January 18, 2002 identified six tenants in the red barn building complex at the rear of the site, construction company in the middle building and "Mr. Windshield" in the front building, four freestanding signs on premises, all businesses and signs without approvals or permits. - Appearance ticket to City Court issued September 30, 2002. - Building Inspector inspection of site on April 11, 2003 identified 11 businesses and 16 signs. - Special use permit for business and professional offices and general retail within the existing three buildings totaling 16,258 square feet in the T-4 district denied June 4, 2003. - Use and area variances to maintain existing freestanding signs denied June 25, 2003. - Stipulation and Order by City Court November 25, 2004 for violation of the Stipulation and Order of November 25, 2003-respondent guilty of contempt of court in having failed to remove unlawful uses from its property and all uses specified in the Stipulation and Order shall cease and desist, June 22, 2004. - Respondent appealed the case to County Court – appeal dismissed for failure to submit brief June 2007. - Notices of violation for signage, occupancy by various businesses, placement of buildings September 3, 2013. - Follow up letter to property owner from Zoning and Building Inspector compelling compliance with City Zoning and NYS Building Codes July 10, 2014. Tony Izzo, Assistant City Attorney spoke regarding the background of this application. There have been record keeping lapses. This is an effort in someway to rectify this situation as best as we can. You cannot makeup records if they are not there. The land owner is trying to resolve this. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner stated she will provide past meeting minutes to the Board members for their review of the parcel. The applicant is looking for resolution to this project. Tonight specifically we are looking for SEQRA City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 6 of 10 review. The ZBA and the DRC have both deferred Lead Agency Status to the Planning Board. The applicant has completed Part I of the short EAF. Ms. Bitter, attorney for the applicant stated this is a very unique situation. We are seeking a balance of equities. We have four structures on a parcel dating back 50 years. We are trying to bring this into compliance. We come before this Board to review SEQRA. We are requesting no physical changes to the property we are simply seeking approval to maintain what currently exists, this is dated 1965 and it is inventoried in Saratoga County records. The applicant does remember obtaining building permits. One item which was discussed at the workshop was related to SEQRA and the sewage disposal from portapotties which occurred on site and DEC involvement. I did reach out to the DEC in various counties and there is no record of any remediation. Electrical and fire inspections were completed back to July. Since there are no records available, this action cannot be grandfathered in. We are seeking to bring these buildings into compliance. A list of tenants and square footages have been provided to the Board and staff. Discussion ensued among the Board regarding what the Board is being tasked to do. Mr. Stone provided some background information as best as he could remember back 50 years ago. All attempts to research City files have proven many records were missing from City files during that period of time. Clifford Van Wagner made a motion to accept Lead Agency Status. Also to close the public hearing and meet with Steve Shaw. Mr. Van Wagner stated he does not feel the Board can do anything with this application. We also need some legal guidance as well. Tom L. Lewis seconded the motion. VOTE: Clifford Van Wagner, in favor; Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 4. 14.066 VERIZON CELL TOWER, 2201 Route 50, Site plan review for a telecommunications facility in a Highway General Business (HGB) District. Applicant: Verizon Wireless Agent: Jessica Vigers, Young Sommers; Scott Livingstone, Earth Dimensions; Dave Wizner, Civil, Engineer; Rick Andreas, RFP SEQRA: Planning Board and DRC deferred lead agency status to the ZBA. The ZBA issued a negative declaration on September 22, 2014. BACKGROUND: Use variance received from ZBA on September 22, 2014. Site plan review Planning Board and Architectural review from the Design Review Commission for Architectural review was approved on January 7, 2015. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner provided some background information concerning additional future co-location. View shed analysis depends on surrounding mature trees for screening. No cut buffer proposed by the Board to ensure permanent protection of screening around the monopine. Opportunity to install decorative fencing with City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 7 of 10 vegetative screening. Also, Army Corp of Engineers wetlands are shown directly proximate to proposed site, ACOE confirmation of delineation requested to ensure no wetland disturbance associated with project. Ms. Vigers gave a brief history of the project its progression extensively through both the ZBA and the DRC regarding the site, tower and visual impacts. Architectural approval was granted by the DRC. This project is located in the Highway General Business District. It is a 110' stealth monopine, accompanied by a 12 x 30 equipment shelter. Currently this tower will present coverage to the southwestern area of the city. There are a variety of issues stemming from the workshop. The map notes received from staff we will make the changes requested. Copies will be provided to the Board and staff. Survey completed and was provided to the Board. Deed descriptions for the easements was provided to the Board as well as the Lease for the parcels. Screening issues were addressed and as well as an 8 foot board on board fencing and buffering the equipment shelter. No other trees will be removed other than those noted in the plans during this process. Ms. Vigers reviewed the lease area and noted a 25 year lease. Clifford Van Wagner, exited the meeting at 9:45 P.M. Dave Wizner, Civil Engineer spoke regarding possible co-location and the ACOE wetlands. He assured the Board disturbance will be under 1/10th of an acre. Scott Livingstone discussed the wetland delineation. The site was designed to avoid the wetlands. COUNTY REFERRAL Saratoga County Planning Board correspondence stated No significant County Wide or Inter Community Impact. Howard Pinsley made a motion for site plan approval for the Verizon Cell Tower, 2201 Route 50. Tom L. Lewis seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 6. 14.071 FAMILY VISION CENTER, 205 Lake Avenue, Site Plan review for medical office in the Urban Residential-3 (UR-3) District. Applicant: Susan Halstead Agent: Ethan Hall BACKGROUND: Existing medical office use appears to operate under a use variance issued in 1959 for an optometry office. SEQRA: City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 8 of 10 Action appears to be a Type 2 action, no further environmental review required. Kate Maynard, Principal Planner provided some background information. This office has been in business since 1959 as an optometry office. Additional curbcut is requested with proximity to Lake Avenue and East Avenue. It exceeds the 100' distance from the intersection. Ability to reconfigure existing East Avenue access to service additional parking spaces. Turning radius needs to be shown for parking spaces to ensure vehicles can turn around and not back out onto Lake Avenue. Applicant provides that existing landscaping along frontage and sufficient for screening. Additional screening along the eastern property boundary. Saratoga County Planning Board stated no countywide or intermunicipal impact. Ms. Halstead, the applicant is looking expand parking access for handicapped. Curb cut proposed along Lake and East intersection. Ms. Halstead spoke regarding buffering between the property and Mrs. Hicks property. My main purpose is to add a handicap parking space, it has been requested by my patients. Mr. Hall stated this area was designed to the City standards. Snow removal off site if necessary. Ms. Halstead has a commercial snow removal company which does provide snow plowing and removal if necessary. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board., None heard. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Karen Hicks, neighbor to the east side of the property. She is concerned about the noise and fumes and her property values. Office hours are extensive, no peace, hours are long everyday, not looking forward to this at all. She is opposed to this project. Discussion ensued among the Board regarding the installation of a 6 ft high fence to help mitigate the sound. Ms. Halstead agreed to the fencing along the property line. Howard Pinsley made a motion to approve the site plan for the Family Vision Center, 205 Lake Avenue. Philip Klein seconded the motion, with the addition of the fence and arborvitae, plans updated to ensure parking spaces are up to City standards, and the dry well to the City Engineers satisfaction. Down lighting on the handicap ramp, and east end of the garage facing the house. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, in favor; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 Tony Izzo, Assistant City Attorney exited the meeting at 10:25 P.M. 7. 14.073 AGROCHEM BUILDING ADDITION, 3 Grande Boulevard, Sketch Plan review for warehouse development in the Industrial General (IND-G) District. SEQRA: City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 9 of 10 No action required with sketch plan review. Action appears to be an Unlisted action, with the Planning Board as an involved agency for any future formal review. BACKGROUND: Existing Agrochem site within Grande Industrial Park. Proposed project anticipates removal of existing 5,700 square foot building and the construction of two additions, 2,500 square foot office space and 8,520 square foot manufacturing warehouse space that will create one larger 35,020 square foot building. 9 parking spaces proposed along the frontage. Loading and unloading area along the rear, curbed containment are proposed. Applicant: John DeMarco; Rob DeMarco, owners; Joe Smith, Plant Manager Agent: Pat Mitchell, Creighton Manning Engineering Mr. Robert DeMarco provided some background on Agrochem. Agrochem manufactures a range of products geared for use on Dairy Farms and Food Processors. These include sanitizers and cleaners, FDA registered teat dips and also EPA registered products all of which you will find on a dairy farm for their operations, as well as the likes of a Stewart's processing facility. Our business has grown over the years. We started in 2005 and we have grown rapidly over the last ten years and we are now exporting to 5 different countries. As a result of this we need more space currently and in order for us to continue to grow. We need the right size building to optimize production. Office space is needed. Currently we employ 25 employees. We have limited parking space for employees no space for customers. Mr. Mitchell, Creighton Manning Engineering provided a brief overview of the project. A visual presentation was also provided to the Board. Logistically we are looking for a better flow inside the new building, it is currently very segmented. Very small reduction in permeable space. Landscaping plan will be completed. Currently we are running one shift, looking at perhaps a split shift to do packaging. Loading docks will be continue to be located in the rear of the building. Mark Torpey, Chairman stated the plans look good. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Dan Gaba made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2014 Planning Board meeting as submitted. Tom L. Lewis seconded the motion. Mark Torpey, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Dan Gaba, in favor; Philip Klein, abstained; Howard Pinsley, in favor; Tom L. Lewis, in favor; Mark Torpey, Chairman, in favor; Bob Bristol, Vice Chairman, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0-1 MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Mark Torpey, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:32 P.M. Respectfully submitted, City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 10 of 10  Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary APPROVED 2/11/15 City of Saratoga Springs Planning Board Minutes – January 14, 2014 - Page 11 of 10