Planning Commission

City of Schenectady Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 19, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Wallinger called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. Commissioner Wallinger noted that meeting was delayed because the Commissioners were waiting for Commissioner Thompson, who had been unexpectedly detained, to arrive and thus satisfy the quorum of five Commissioners that must be present in order to take any action on agenda items. While awaiting Commissioner Thompson’s arrival Commissioner Wallinger asked the City Engineer, Chris Wallin, to proceed with New Business Item A, which was an informal presentation and did not require that any official action be taken by the Commission. II. NEW BUSINESS A. THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT would like consideration and a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed green space changes in the New York State right-of-way on Route 7 adjacent to Crosstown Plaza located at 2330 Watt Street. Chris Wallin, City Engineer, explained that the city is working with the NYS DOT and the developer of the plaza to formulate a landscaping plan for this area of Route 7. He stated that since the DOT does not have a forum in which to present projects like this one to the public they had asked that the new plaza owners present the plan to the Commission and the public at this meeting to seek feedback. Joshua O’Connor of Bohler Engineering presented the plans for the area in front of the plaza. He explained that the current chain link fence will be removed and replaced with a four-foot black vinyl fence, and all overgrowth and brush will be removed and replaced with new trees and landscaping beds. Commissioner Wallinger asked if they are proposing smaller ornamental trees. Mr. O’Connor confirmed that they are. Commissioner Wallinger suggested that they consider adding a few taller shade trees as well, which will help buffer the traffic as well as provide some shade in the warmer months. Mr. O’Connor stated that he believes that his client would be amenable to this suggestion. Commissioner Wallinger noted that the plan is a significant improvement and that overall she feels that it is a thoughtful and attractive design. The Commissioners agreed. A member of the public asked why the fence must remain, as it seems to be unusual to surround a plaza with a chain link fence.  Mr. O’Connor responded that the fence belongs to the DOT and that his client would prefer not to have it also. Mr. Wallin stated that he will bring the concerns about the fence back to the DOT for discussion. Mr. O’Connor stated that he believes that his client would be willing to make modifications to the landscape design if it would mean being able to eliminate the fence. III. ATTENDANCE PRESENT: Mary Moore Wallinger, Chair; Randall Beach; Marc Thompson; Christopher Rush; Julia Stone; Christine Primiano, Principal Planner; Rachael Ward, Deputy Corporation Counsel EXCUSED: Bradley Lewis, Vice Chair; Jason Bogdanowicz-Wilson IV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHECK None. V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the Minutes of the March 28, 2017 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. VI. CONSENT AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS Prior to the consideration of the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Wallinger asked the applicants for these items to identify themselves and to confirm that they had received and understood the staff report on their property. The report explains any recommended conditions to the approval of their application. She asked the applicants if they had any objection to the proposed conditions; none voiced any concerns. A. JODI DURANTE-POLSINELLI requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 M of a proposal to operate a hair salon at 162 Lafayette Street, tax parcel # 39.80-1-5, located in a “C-4” Downtown Commercial District. Representatives for Jodi Durante-Polsinelli appeared before the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will remain prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Lafayette Street. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 2  3. All licensed cosmetologists and stylists in the salon are required to submit a copy of their NYS License to the City Planner to keep on record. Licenses shall be updated by the applicant as necessary. 4. Any future signage and/or awnings with signage will require planning staff approval and a revocable permit issued by the City Engineering office. Motion carried unanimously. B. NARGUS HUSSAIN requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264- 90 M of a proposal to operate a salon at 1621 Union Street, tax parcel # 50.31-1-17, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Nargus Hussain appeared before the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will remain prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Union Street. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. All licensed estheticians and stylists in the salon are required to submit a copy of their NYS License to the City Planner to keep on record. Licenses shall be updated by the applicant as necessary. 4. Any additional signs other than the sign already submitted must be approved by Planning staff prior to installation of the sign. There are special design guidelines for the Upper Union Street business district and not all signs are permitted. 5. The pavement installed between the building and the sidewalk will be removed in its entirety to allow for green space at the property. The applicant will submit a landscaping plan to City Planning staff for approval prior to installation of the landscaping. The landscaping will be installed by June 1, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. C. HEATHER SCHAFER requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 M of a proposal to operate a discount retail store at 1716 Union Street, tax parcel # 50.39-2-12, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. 3  Heather Schafer appeared before the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will remain prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Union Street. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. The grand opening banner is permitted for a maximum of 30 days. 4. A flowering tree will be planted in the front yard. The tree will be a minimum of 2.5” caliper at the time of planting and will be planted by June 1, 2017. 5. A Certificate of Use license is required if at any time 10% or more of the floor area of the store contains food for sale. Motion carried unanimously. D. ADRIANITA TORRES and JOSE VELAZQUEZ request site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 M of a proposal to operate a clothing and accessories shop in Sheridan Plaza at 1344 Gerling Street, tax parcel # 40.37-4-6, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Adrianita Torres and Jose Velasquez presented the proposal. City Planner Primiano noted that she had been in touch with the owners of Sheridan Plaza and they had agreed to do the work stipulated in the conditions for site plan approval. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address for Sheridan Plaza shall remain easily visible from Gerling Street. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 4  3. The existing sign is being re-used. If any other signs are planned, the applicant must submit a drawing of the sign to the City Planner for final approval prior to displaying the sign. 4. All peeling paint and discolored portions of the façade of the building will be repainted to match the color of the existing façade. The painting will be completed by September 1, 2017. 5. All potholes and collapsed catch basins will be repaired throughout the parking lot by September 1, 2017. 6. All trash and debris at the entrances to the property must be cleaned by May 15, 2017. The entrance driveway from Rosa Road is in violation of City Code. 7. Pursuant to Section 264-49 G, all dumpsters must be properly enclosed to City standards. A plan to install the enclosures must be submitted to the City Planner by June 1, 2017 and the enclosures must be completed by September 1, 2017. 8. Three street trees will be planted on the Gerling Street side of the property in the grass islands. The applicant will submit the type of tree to be planted and the exact locations to the City Planner for final approval prior to installation of the trees. The trees will be planted by September 1, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. E. KODJO AKLASSOU-GANA requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 K of a proposal to operate an automobile repair and sales business at 2416-2418 Broadway, tax parcel #’s 48.67-1-57.11 and 48.67- 1-26, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Kodjo Aklassou-Gana appeared before the Commission. City Planner Primiano noted in her staff report that this application is OLD BUSINESS: The original application came to the Planning Commission in June 2016. The proposal was tabled until the applicant returned with a proper site plan and landscaping plan, which has been done at this time. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SEQR RESOLUTION Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the Negative Declaration. Motion carried unanimously. SITE PLAN APPROVAL 5  Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will remain prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Broadway. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. All landscaping will be installed within 30 days of the opening of the business or prior to October 1, 2017, whichever occurs first. Motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS - continued A. ANTOINETTE PALMER requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 M of a proposal to operate a tattoo shop at 2602 Broadway, tax parcel # 48.66-1-27, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Antoinette Palmer presented the proposal. Commissioner Wallinger noted that she had pulled this item from the consent agenda so that there could be some discussion of the landscaping required. Ms. Palmer asked why the landscaping is an issue for her business. Commissioner Wallinger explained that as a part of the review of the proposal the whole site is reviewed, and the landscaping is not currently up to city standards. Ms. Palmer explained that part of the concrete area in front of the building serves as on overflow area for pedestrians and people waiting at the bus stop when there has been a snowfall, as the snow is regularly pushed back over the sidewalk from the street. The Commissioners discussed this and decided that it would be sufficient for the applicant to remove a portion of the asphalt directly in front of the building, under the windows, for landscaping. Ms. Palmer stated that she would be amenable to this. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Rush, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will remain prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Broadway. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. Future signs must be submitted to the City Planner for approval prior to purchase and fabrication of the sign. 6  4. As discussed at the meeting, the asphalt area directly in front of the windows will be removed and replaced with mulched beds with shrubs. Additionally, two sections of asphalt, each a minimum of 5’x5’ will be removed from the front of the parking lot and side corner of the parking lot where street trees will be planted. Each tree will be a minimum of 2.5” caliper at the time of planting. A 6’x8’ strip will also be added along the sidewalk to buffer the parking lot. A shade tree of a minimum 2.5” caliper will be planted in the buffer strip. All landscaping will be completed by June 1, 2017. 5. Pursuant to Section 264-49 G all trash storage will be consolidated into one trash enclosure that complies with city standards. A plan for the enclosure must be submitted to the City Planner for final approval. The enclosure must be constructed by June 1, 2017. Motion carried unanimously. B. CROSSTOWN PLAZA SC, LP requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 G of a proposal to renovate a 12,000-square foot portion of the plaza located at 2330 Watt Street, tax parcel # 59.36-1- 19.111, located in a “C-5” Business District. Joshua O’Connor of Bohler Engineering presented the proposal. Mr. O’Connor explained that his client had recently purchased the plaza and plans an extensive renovation over time, but that at this time he is seeking permission to demolish the existing interior arcade and improve the façade, as well as address the sidewalk and parking lot area directly in front of the businesses. He stated that the proposed façade will be a mix of EFIS, brick, and wood materials. The Commissioners discussed the proposal and determined that they would allow a conditional site plan approval for the demolition of the interior arcade and the façade and parking lot work, and would require the applicants to return with the details of signage, a landscaping plan, and samples of the exterior materials. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Cietek of the Metroplex Development Authority spoke in favor of the project. SEQR RESOLUTION Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the Negative Declaration. Motion carried unanimously. 7  SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Beach, to accept the proposal with the following condition: 1. This conditional approval covers only the demolition of the existing interior arcade, and the renovation of the building facades and sidewalk. The applicant will return to the Planning Commission with a detailed landscaping plan, building material samples, and a signage proposal. Motion carried unanimously. C. STEWARTS SHOPS CORP. requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 G and J of a proposal to construct a 3.585 square foot store with six self-service gas pumps at 100 South Brandywine Avenue, tax parcel #’s 49.50-2-16.1 & 16.2, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Robin Robidoux, designer for Stewarts Shops presented the proposal. He explained that Stewart’s had previously been approved for a renovation of the current store on the site, but that it became evident that it would financially be a better decision to raze the current building and build a new store on the expanded property. He noted that in order to fit comfortably the new store will be 3500 square feet, slightly smaller than their standard 3675. Mr. Robidoux briefly reviewed the site plan and elevation drawings, noting that the underground gas tanks are fairly new and will be kept. He stated that the sidewalk and curb cuts will all be replaced to city standards. City Planner Primiano asked what the proposed exterior materials are. Mr. Robidoux stated that the exterior will be thin set stone and hardy-plank. The Commissioners discussed how the proposed white gas canopy could be made to relate better to the building materials. Mr. Robidoux stated that they could use the stone on the bottom of the canopy poles, and that he could investigate alternate colors for the canopy. The Commissioners agreed that this would be worth pursuing and felt comfortable leaving the final approval of the canopy materials to Ms. Primiano. Commissioner Wallinger suggested bollards and if possible some outdoor seating at the front of the store. Mr. Robidoux stated that he would discuss this further with Stewarts management but he does not believe that they would have any objection. It was decided that he will follow up with Ms. Primiano for approval of the final revised site plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Cietek of Metroplex Development Authority spoke in favor of the project, stating that Stewart’s is an excellent member of the business community and this new store will be a positive addition to the neighborhood. 8  SEQR RESOLUTION Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the Negative Declaration. Motion carried unanimously. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Rush, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will be prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Brandywine Avenue. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. A permit is required for any future freestanding signs. 4. The applicant must obtain area variances to allow for a greater than zero front yard setback and a five-foot rear yard setback where 15 feet is required. 5. The bottom portion of the gas pump canopy posts will be treated with a stone veneer product and the upper portion of the canopy will be a coordinating color other than stark white, as discussed at the meeting. The final design and materials of the gas canopy will be submitted to the City Planner for review and approval. 6. Bollards will be added near the front entrance of the store for safety and if possible some outdoor seating will be provided within this area. 7. A final revised site plan showing the changes discussed at the meeting will be submitted to the City Planner for final review and approval. Motion carried unanimously. D. LOU LECCE requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 B and I of a proposal to reconstruct the 2,131-square foot building and operate a restaurant at 1018 Keyes Avenue, tax parcel # 50.31-2-21, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Lou Lecce presented the proposal. Mr. Lecce briefly reviewed the site plan and elevation drawings for the building, which will be constructed after the current building on the site is raised. He explained that the building will have a two-story brick façade with outdoor patio seating on both floors. City Planner Primiano noted that she had spoken with Mr. Lecce about extending the landscaping to maintain the four-foot buffer around the perimeter of the property. She also noted that if the proposed gooseneck lighting extends over the City right-of-way it will require a revocable permit from the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS 9  Michael Kuban of 1029 Keyes Avenue, spoke and presented an email for the record. Mr. Kuban stated that while he is happy to see a new business on the property he has concerns about the noise, traffic, and potential parking problems that might come with the restaurant, particularly since it borders a residential neighborhood. Scott Cietek of Metroplex Development Authority spoke in favor of the new business, stating that Mr. Lecce has proven himself to be a quality developer. Chris Mastrianni, President of the Upper Union Street BID spoke in favor of the proposal, stating that the neighborhood merchants feel that this will be an excellent project for the area. Following the closure of the public portion of the meeting, Commissioner Wallinger addressed the concerns of potential noise issue, stating that there is a noise ordinance in the city and that if the restaurant does not abide by it she would encourage the neighbors to notify the police. SEQR RESOLUTION Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the Negative Declaration. Motion carried unanimously. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will be prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Keyes Avenue. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. Revisions will be made to the parking lot as discussed at the meeting and will include: removal of the parking space in the City right of way, a four-foot buffer from the property line to the first parking space, removal of asphalt to allow for landscaping. A final plan showing these revisions will be submitted to the City Planner for final review and approval. 4. A detailed rendering of the proposed signage will be submitted to the City Planner for final approval prior to purchase and fabrication of the sign(s). 5. Operation of the restaurant requires a Certificate of Use license issued by Code Enforcement. Motion carried unanimously. E. MARGARET DEFALCO requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 M of a proposal to operate a fitness gym at 237-245 State Street, 10  tax parcel # 39.71-2-18, located in a “C-4” Downtown Commercial District. James DeFalco presented the proposal. He explained that he would like to renovate the façade of the building and install new signage. There was some discussion about the proposed design, with Mr. DeFalco distributing a photo of an example of the orange and brown color scheme he would lie to use. The Commissioners agreed that there was not sufficient information presented for them to formally consider the proposal. City Planner Primiano noted that there are outstanding code violations with the property and that it is not in compliance with the previous site plan approval issued in 2014. She recommended that the Commissioners refrain from moving forward until these issues are addressed and until a complete application is submitted to them, which should include a scaled drawing of the building elevations, a professional rendering of the proposed sign, and color and material samples. The Commissioners concurred. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Cietek of Metroplex Development Authority expressed Metroplex’s concerns about the current state of the building. He explained that Metroplex is undertaking a large-scale project with this block of State Street and asked the Commissioners to consider waiting to act on the proposal until more details are offered by the applicant. MOTION TO TABLE Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to table the proposal due to an incomplete application. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. PAVEL N. ZAICHENKO requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 M of a proposal to operate an automobile upholstery and accessories facility at 1752 State Street, tax parcel # 60.38-2-22.1, located in a “C-5” Business District. Pavel Zaichenko and Ted Lutz of Foresight Architects presented the proposal. City Planner Primiano noted that this is a second facility to support the services offered by the principal location at 1731 State Street. She stated that the facility will be accessed by employees only and no signs will be installed at this location. Mr. Lutz briefly reviewed the exterior changes Mr. Zaichenko has undertaken at the property. He stated that the entire exterior will be repainted and all 11  brush and overgrowth of vegetation removed. He noted that the dumpster will be enclosed, and that there will be minimal paring on the site, which will be used by employees only. Ms. Primiano asked what the plans are for the wood siding that covers a portion of the building’s exterior. Mr. Lutz stated that it will all eventually be removed so that the exterior is one material, and it will all be painted the same color. Ms. Primiano asked how vehicles access the site. Mr. Lutz stated that because the State Street frontage is no longer a part of this property there is a driveway on Van Zandt Street that is used. Commissioner Wallinger noted that all work on vehicles must be done inside the building. Mr. Zaichenko stated that he understood this. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Stone, seconded by Commissioner Rush, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will be prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from State Street. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. The exterior of the building will be painted by October 1, 2017. 4. Pursuant to Section 264-107, all work on vehicles must be completed inside the building. 5. Pursuant to Section 264-49 all garbage must be stored out of public view or it must be properly enclosed within a screened enclosure. Motion carried unanimously. B. DOUGE CHERRY requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264- 90 M of a proposal to operate a furniture store at 2627 Broadway, tax parcel # 48.66-1-23, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Douge Cherry presented the proposal. Mr. Cherry explained that he would like to open a new and use furniture store at this location. He explained that he had operated a similar store in the past in a different location in the city. When the application was initially considered at the March Commission meeting there had been concerns expressed by the Commissioners about litter and vegetation overgrowth on the site. City Planner Primiano noted that the applicant had made significant efforts to clean up the property and that it is looking much better. Commissioner Wallinger asked about proposed signage. Mr. Cherry stated that he plans to use the existing sign and just change the 12 face of it. Commissioner Wallinger asked that he submit a photo of the sign to Ms. Primiano for final approval. Ms. Primiano stated that the front shingles have been an ongoing problem since a previous site plan approval was issued in 2011, and that they must be addressed. Mr. Cherry stated that he is in communication with the landlord and he is confident that they will be able to come to an agreement and work together to ensure that the building is brought into compliance. Commissioner Rush expressed concerns that the owner of the building was not present and the Commissioners have no way of knowing that he will agree to complete the work, thus potentially leaving the entire responsibility and expense on the tenant. He urged Mr. Cherry to convey to the owner that ultimately the condition of the building is the owner’s responsibility and that regardless of what tenant he rents to these issues will have to addressed. Mr. Cherry stated that he feels that the owner has been responsive to his concerns and will work with him to meet the conditions of site plan approval. City Planner Primiano noted that the business will require a Secondhand Dealer’s License. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Rush, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will remain prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Broadway. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. Condition of the last approval from June 2011: The asphalt shingles on the first-floor overhang are in poor condition. They will be replaced and the overhang repaired by November 1, 2011. The asphalt shingles will either be replaced with new shingles, standing seam metal roofing, or an acceptable material presented by the applicant and approved by city staff. The work will be completed by June 1, 2017. 4. Condition of the last approval from June 2011: Two planters of flowers will be placed outside the door and will be planted and maintained seasonally. The planters will be installed prior to the opening of the store. 5. Signage will be submitted to the City Planner for final review and approval prior to the opening of the store. Motion carried unanimously. 13 C. AHMED HUSSAIN requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264- 90 M of a proposal to operate a restaurant and convenience store at 1032 Crane Street, tax parcel # 49.55-1-8, located in a “C-2” Mixed Use Commercial District. Ahmed Hussein and his attorney Phillip Miller presented the proposal. City Planner Primiano stated that the graffiti had been removed from the building. Commissioner Wallinger noted that from the photograph presented it appeared that the graffiti had been painted over but the wall is still several different colors. She stated that the wall should be repainted one color, preferably a darker shade so that it is not as inviting to potential taggers. Ms. Primiano commented that the property has been cleaned up and looks better. PUBLIC COMMENTS A petition containing approximately 120 signatures in support of the opening of the business was entered into the record. Pat Smith, President of the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood Association, spoke in opposition to the business, stating concerns with illegal activity, noise, loitering, and litter. She presented a petition with approximately 17 signatures in opposition, as well as printed copies of 15 emails expressing opposition. Scott Cietek of Metroplex Development Authority noted that the city IDA has commenced eminent domain proceeding on the property in an attempt to acquire it and expand the local library branch on to this site. Gary Hicks Sr., a tenant in the building, stated that the problems with illegal activity and loitering where not due to issues with the previous business but rather with problems in the area as a whole. Following the conclusion of the public comment portion of the meeting the Commissioners briefly discussed the eminent domain procedure. Ms. Primiano noted that the issue was not a part of the purview of the Commission and had nothing to do with the consideration of the application before them. Commissioner Wallinger stated that having heard the concerns of the neighbors she feels confident that the hours of operation should be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Primiano noted that if there are no issues at the site the applicants may return in the future to ask that the hours be expanded. Commissioner Wallinger asked about garbage storage. Mr. Miller stated that it is enclosed at the rear of the property. Ms. Primiano noted that a permit from the Department of Development is required to replace the fence. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Rush, seconded by Commissioner Beach, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will be prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from Crane Street. 14  2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. Pursuant to Section 264-89 I. and due to the nature of numerous concerns made by residential and commercial neighbors regarding the activity at this property, the hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 4. The side of the building where the graffiti was removed will be repainted one solid darker color. 5. Trash and debris will be cleaned from the front sidewalk and the rear of the property at least twice daily. 6. A permit from the Department of Development is required to replace the fence. Motion carried unanimously. D. MOHAMMED JEHAN requests site plan approval pursuant to Section 264-90 M of a proposal to operate an auto sales business at 1708 State Street, tax parcel # 60.30-3-30, located in a “C-5” Business District. Mohammed Jehan presented the proposal. City Planner Primiano noted that she had discussed with Mr. Jehan the Commissioners’ concerns voiced at the March meeting, most notably the need for a buffer between parked cars and the sidewalk and the configuration of display cars on the site, and that he was cooperative in rectifying these issues. Ms. Primiano recommended approval of the application. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. SITE PLAN APPROVAL Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to accept the proposal with the following conditions: 1. The address will remain prominently displayed so that it is easily visible from State Street. 2. Metal roll gates and iron bars are not permitted on any doors or windows at any time. 3. All vehicles will be parked at least 4 feet away from the sidewalk at all times. 4. Vehicles on display for sale will be parked in designated spots and will not be stacked or block access in and out of the site at any time. 5. The abandoned sign and pole will be removed in its entirety by June 1, 2017. If the applicant would like to re-use the pole for lighting the pole may remain but the sign box must be removed. Motion carried unanimously. 15 IX. MISCELLANEOUS Commissioner Wallinger noted that the downtown core parking issue is still being worked on and further information will be forthcoming soon. X. MOTION TO ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Beach, seconded by Commissioner Stone, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 16