Member Weniger read the legal notice that was published in the Brighton-Pittsford Post on November 14, 2001 "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, November 26, 2001 at 7:30 P.M. to consider an application made by Edward F. Collins, owner of property known as tax map # 151.18-01-41, which property is located at the rear of Muxworthy's Ski Loft on Schoen Place, for site plan approval for the construction of a 6000 square foot paved parking area to include 17 spaces, a storm sewer and an infiltration/recharge basin, pursuant to Article XVII, Chapter 210-83, Site Plan Approval, of the Code of the Village of Pittsford."

Tim Same, Costich Engineering, presented the proposal to the Board. He explained the reason for paving over the existing lot (approximately 6000 square feet) is to make the lot easier to maintain and to improve the drainage of the lot. He said test holes were dug for the infiltration recharge basin. A good percolation rate was found. This basin will be 390-400 square feet. It will be three feet deep at the deepest point and will not really be considered a pond. It could be planted in grass seed and mowed.

Mr. Collins explained that water currently puddles up because porous limestone was used on the lot. This stone doesn't allow for good drainage. He would like to pave the area to make it more usable. Mr. Collins stated that the RG&E owns the property in question but he leases it from them. Deborah Wegman from RG&E will come to look at the property. Any Village approval would be conditional pending approval from RG&E. Mr. Collins is hoping to have the project completed by early spring.

The issue of lighting was discussed. Lighting would be required but will need to be shielded to protect residential neighbors. Mr. Collins stated there are many arborvitae and cedar trees that provide a natural screen for lighting.

The legal notice having been read, Chairperson Mitchell opened the Public Hearing.

Charles Corby, 44 North Main Street: as the closet neighbor, Mr. Corby is concerned about anything that attracts activity in that location. He is concerned about lighting and the possibility of standing water. He is
also concerned about the maintenance of the fence area that is parallel to the location of the new parking lot.

Mr. Collins said he will maintain the area but it would be easier if it was paved. He will also be responsible for snow removal. Snow will be pushed to the proposed retention area. Mr. Same said this would be an ideal location for the snow.

Mr. Same told the Board there will still be a berm area. The base and the blacktop would require an additional twelve inches but other than that, there are no proposed grade changes.

For the record, Chairperson Mitchell said there were a couple of calls to the Village Office regarding concerns about light spillage and the maintenance of the fence. Mr. Collins said he would maintain the fence area and provide the correct type of lighting.

Chairperson Mitchell said the Board normally requires a lighting plan and landscaping plan for site plan approval. She suggested that the Board talk to our lighting consultant and to the Village engineer regarding the infiltration recharge basin. Board members agreed. Mr. Collins will be away from January until April. Attorney Osborn said the Board has to act on the application within sixty-three days.

There being no further comments, Chairperson Mitchell closed the Public Hearing.

Mr. Barkstrom presented a new site plan that includes 25 parking spaces rather than the 19 that were originally shown to the Board of Trustees. He suggested that the company might provide a community dumpster rather than keeping the trash indoors as approved by the Board of Trustees in the Special Permit process. As far as screening and landscaping is concerned, Mr. Barkstrom said the guardrail along Church Street will be removed and a new curb line will be installed leaving a 2' 11" space for plantings. He also said the company would want to put up a fence or plantings along the back lot line. Other issues discussed were the number of employees, which may be 7 to 8 on the largest shift, timing of deliveries and lighting restrictions. Chairperson Mitchell said the ingress and egress onto South Main Street is also an issue. She said the lane could be reduced as a traffic-calming device.

The next step in the process is a Public Hearing regarding site plan approval. Mr. Barkstrom will discuss the application with Building Inspector Bailey. If possible, he will submit his application in time for the December 17th meeting.

Attorney Osborn told the Board he will review the Comprehensive Plan Process in Village Law. He said a response from the full Board would be powerful, strong and one that would be given careful thought by the Board of Trustees. Member Weniger will accept comments from other Board members and will then draft a response for the Trustees. The Board will try to schedule a special meeting the first week in December.
to review the comments.