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Village of Pittsford
PLANNING and ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
July 22, 2002 - Regular Meeting held on Monday at 7:30 P.M.

PRESENT:
	Chairperson:	Remegia Mitchell
	Members:	Sally Chamberlin Harold Danko Ted Weniger
	Excused:	Linda Lanphear
	Attorney:	John C. Osborn
	Building Inspector:	Skip Bailey
	Recording Secretary:	Anne Hartsig

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

PLANNING BOARD

1.	St. Louis School - 11 Rand Place - Site Plan Review - Public Hearing
	Present:	Ms. Sally Schrecker
	Proposed:	to obtain site plan approval for a four-foot (4') high fence to enclose a small playground area adjacent to the preschool classrooms at the school..
	The secretary read the legal notice that was published in the Brighton-Pittsford Post on July 10, 2002: "Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held before the Village of Pittsford Planning Board at the Village Hall, 21 North Main Street, Pittsford, New York, on Monday, July 22, 2002 at 7:30 P.M. to consider an application made by St. Louis School, which property is located at 11 Rand Place, for site plan approval for the construction of a four (4) foot high fence that will be approximately144 linear feet long, which fence will enclose approximately 1260 square feet for use as a preschool play area pursuant to Article XVII, Chapter 210-83, Site Plan Approval, of the Code of the Village of Pittsford."
	SEQR:	Chairperson Mitchell said this is a Type II action under 617.5 #7, #8 & #15. No further review will be required.
	Discussion:	Ms. Schrecker explained that a fence was needed to contain preschool children and protect them from parking lot traffic. The fence will follow the lines of the temporary fence that is in place currently. Board members discussed a four-foot high fence versus a three-foot high fence. Ms. Schrecker said a four-foot fence would keep the playground equipment from public view and help contain the children better than a three-foot fence. She said the school is considering a board on board style fence or a picket fence. Board members said the APRB would discuss the style of the fence. Member Weniger suggested that screening be a requirement if a four-foot fence is approved. Chairperson Mitchell said she would like to see screening if the fence is a solid one. Ms. Schrecker stated that space is needed to plow and bank snow in the winter. Member Chamberlin suggested a split rail fence with wire screening on the inside.
	Public Hearing Opened:	Chairperson Mitchell opened the Public Hearing. No comments were received in the Village Office. Building Inspector Bailey said he has no concerns with this plan. He said the fence would be in an inconspicuous place. No one was present to speak for or against this application.
	Public Hearing Closed:	There being no public comment, Chairperson Mitchell closed the Public Hearing.
	Motion:	A motion was made by Chairperson Mitchell, seconded by Member Chamberlin to approve a fence that is up to four-feet high to be located as shown on the footprint drawings attached to the application submitted and date stamped July 1, 2002 with the condition that screening must be maintained on the west edge (Main Street side) and the north edge of the fenced area and that screening be planted and maintained on the south edge of the playground area.
	Vote:	Mitchell - yes, Bodem - yes, Lanphear - yes, Danko - yes. Motion carried
	Findings of Fact:	A fenced enclosure is important for the safety of the preschoolers' outdoor play area. Visibility from Main Street will be minimal
	This decision was filed in the Office of the Village Clerk on July 22, 2002.

Building Inspector's Report
Dibella's Subs: It has been rumored that the sub shop has decided not to open at 14 South Main Street. Mr. Bailey said he was told they are still working on the interior of the building. Chairperson Mitchell said she heard the company's construction crew is working at another location in Michigan.
Talbot's lighting: Because there has been no action of the part of Talbot's representatives, Mr. Bailey wrote a letter to the property owner's attorney today. There is some dissention between the project manager and the electrician.
Talbot's addition: Mr. Bailey has not heard anything new regarding this addition other than the architect was planning to discuss ideas with Mayor Corby.
Powers: Roger Powers has told Mr. Bailey that he is putting a site plan together for the Schoen Place property.
Ensenat's: the request for outside tables and chairs will be on the next Trustees' agenda for further review.
11 State Street: a variance was granted in 1957 that required a fence and screening. The fence has deteriorated and has not been maintained. With the consent of the Board, Mr. Bailey will tell the owner to replace the fence in kind. The Board agreed.
Corporate Limo Service Inquiry: Mr. Bailey received an inquiry about a corporate limo service with an office on Schoen Place, a B-4 district. After reviewing the Code, he determined this would not be an allowed use. The Board is not in favor of this use because it would increase traffic and would probably involve the servicing of vehicles. This business would not fit the intended idea of retail. Additionally, Mr. Bailey said there would not be a way to limit the number of vehicles if approved.

Member Items
There were no Member Items to discuss this month. A discussion regarding Special Exception Uses will take place at another meeting.

Minutes
June 24, 2002: A motion was made by Chairperson Mitchell, seconded by Member Chamberlin, to approve these minutes as written.
Vote: Weniger - yes, Chamberlin - yes, Mitchell - yes, Danko - yes. Motion carried.

Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairperson Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM.

Anne Z. Hartsig, Recording Secretary