Chairperson Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

PLANNING BOARD

1. Dr. Gerald Rosen - 25 South Main St. - lighting site plan approval
Present: Dr. Rosen
Proposed: to obtain site plan approval for lighting the front and south elevation of his building located at 25South Main St.

The secretary read the legal notice that was published in the Brighton Pittsford Post on February 13, 2002: Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held before the Village of Pittsford Planning Board, Monday, February 25, 2002 at 7:30 PM at the Village Hall, 21 North Main Street, Pittsford, NY to consider an application made by Dr. Gerald Rosen for approval of a lighting site plan for the building located at 25 South Main Street, Pittsford, NY, pursuant to Chapter 117 of the Code of the Village of Pittsford.

SEQR: Chairperson Mitchell stated this is a Type II Action under SEQR 617.5, #7 and #15. No further review is necessary.

Discussion: Dr. Rosen explained that there is no street light in front of this building. It is very dark at night, particularly when the tree in front is in bloom. For safety reasons and because of requests from his tenants, he would like to install lighting on the building. It is his intention that the lights be symmetrically placed in the spaces between the windows, four in front and one on the side. Eave lighting and sconces were discussed but were determined to be impractical solutions for the problem. Building Inspector Bailey told the Board they could approve the lighting site plan with the condition that no light would exceed 250 watts and subject to APRB approval.

Public Hearing opened and closed: Chairperson Mitchell opened the public hearing. No one was present to speak for or against the application. No letters or phone calls had been received in the Village Office regarding this application. There being no one to speak for or against this application, Chairperson Mitchell closed the public hearing.

Motion: A motion was made by Chairperson Mitchell, seconded by Member Chamberlin to approve a lighting site plan for 25 South Main Street with the following conditions:

1. lighting shall meet all standards of the Village Code,
2. the location of the fixtures and the style of the fixtures shall be approved by the APRB.
   

Vote: Chamberlin - yes, Mitchell - yes, Lanphear - yes, Danko - yes. Motion carried.
The decision was filed in the Office of the Village Clerk on February 25, 2002.

Findings of Fact

1. The building is not well lighted for safety or for visibility of signs.
2. Historic lighting has been approved for other Main Street retail spaces as it promotes "walkability" in the central business district.
   

2. Chase Bank - 31 State Street - site plan approval for landscaping update
The representative for Chase Bank did not attend the meeting. Building Inspector Bailey will contact him to discuss a new public hearing date.

3. Talbot's - 66 Monroe Avenue - lighting - information only
Present: Chris Corrigan, Property Manager and Paul Mitrano, Lauterborn Enterprises

Discussion: Mr. Corrigan explained that pole lights were installed in the parking lot due to complaints regarding safety and because the store appeared to be closed. Mr. Corrigan stated the lights were installed without approval. The fixtures that were installed are approximately 18 feet tall, metal halide lights.

Building Inspector Bailey listed the following problems with the lighting as it currently exists:

1. the actual fixtures are over 17 feet high,
2. the lights are more than 250 watts,
3. lights are probably over six foot candles, although they have not been measured,
4. there is a light spill onto Monroe Avenue,
5. the light source can be seen from Monroe Avenue,
6. lights must be two-foot candles at the property line - these appear to be greater.
   

Chairperson Mitchell advised Talbot's representatives to submit a site plan showing photometrics. She said Mr. Bailey would help with Code issues. Mr. Bailey gave Mr. Mitrano a copy of the Village light ordinance. He said that for safety reasons, the lights could remain on so long as Talbot's continues to work to develop a site plan for submission to the Planning Board.

Building Inspector's Report

Napa Valley Wine: Mr. Bailey received an inquiry regarding a new sign for Napa Valley Wine. The store will be changing its name to Pittsford Wine and Spirits. The owner proposed a freestanding sign on North Main Street because it is difficult to see his current sign and store from the street. The directory sign that is in place is ineffective. Board members were concerned about setting a precedent. Member Lanphear said the business owner knew of the visibility difficulty when he chose the location for his shop.

Mr. Bailey said there is not another location quite like this one in the Village. Mr. Bailey suggested the Board consider the alternative of granting a variance to allow a sign on the North Main Street elevation as well as a small sign over the entrance. Chairperson Mitchell said that with further review of an actual application, it might be an advantage to the Village to be more flexible in this case.

19 State Street: Member Lanphear stated she read in the paper that La'Vant Garbe and Char*ac*ter are going to combine into one store at 19 State Street. She read that basement space would be used. Mr. Bailey reported that he had stopped this illegal action today after he too read about it in the paper. He said the basement space would not be used for the public.

Member Items

B&B: Chairperson Mitchell reported that she had written a letter to the Board of Trustees expressing the P/Z Board views as discussed at the last meeting regarding the proposed B&B ordinance and the expansion of the R-4 District.

Starbucks Parking: The Building Inspector reported to Board members that the issue of converting existing brick pavers to green space in front of Starbucks was discussed at the Board of Trustees meeting. Member Danko said planting a tree in that space would be most effective. Mr. Bailey and DPW Superintendent Spencer will follow up on the suggestion.

Town Senior Complex - Member Danko reported that the committee sent their recommendations to the Town.

Minutes
January 28, 2002 - A motion was made by Chairperson Mitchell, seconded by Member Danko to approve these minutes as amended.
Vote: Chamberlin - yes, Mitchell - yes, Lanphear - yes, Danko - yes. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairperson Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 8:50 PM.

Anne Z. Hartsig, Recording Secretary