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MINUTES

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018

6:30 P.M.

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of Colonie Planning Commission was held on

Mike Tommaney

Peter Chudzinski (Absent)

Kenny Hart

Dan Judge

Village Attorney: Victor Caponera

Village Engineer: R.J. Laberge (Absent)

Chairman Dennis opened the meeting at 6:30. Commissioner Hart led the Pledge of Allegiance

and asked that all phones and pagers be silenced. Chairman Dennis closed the regular meeting and

Mr. James Phillips came before the Commission to present a proposed change of tenant located at

3 Walker Way. Mr. Phillips stated that he is the General Manager of Custom Built, a company that

manufactures windows and doors out of Rhode Island since 1962. Mr. Phillips stated that there are

several locations and this location would be the second in New York. Mr. Phillips stated that the

location at 3 Walker Way would be office space for the clerical staff and warehouse for product

and installers. Commissioner Martin asked if there will be a showroom. Mr. Phillips stated that no,

there would not be a showroom.

Chairman Dennis asked where this building is located. Mr. Phillips stated that this building is the

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Attorney Caponera asked if there will be any meetings held at this location. Mr. Phillips stated that

there are staff meetings once a week. Chairman Dennis asked if there was a depressed ramp

location for tractor trailer deliveries. Mr. Phillips stated yes. Commissioner Martin asked if there

will be any deliveries. Mr. Phillips stated there will be deliveries once a week. Mr. Phillips stated

that all product is manufactured elsewhere and dispersed to the different locations. The product

gets delivered to the warehouse where it is then moved to the customer for installation. Chairman

Dennis asked how much space is warehouse and how much is office. Mr. Phillips stated that 1800

square feet is office and 1600 square feet is warehouse. Commissioner Martin asked if there will

be any outside storage or displays. Mr. Phillips stated no but there will be a sign on the building.

in place of the Walker Way location. Mr. Phillip stated yes, the Karner Road location will be

closing.

Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve Custom Built located at 3 Walker Way.

Commissioner Tommaney seconded the motion.

VOTE: Unanimous to approve this application as presented.

APPLICANT 20 WOLF ROAD

SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN

Dykas stated that there is a letter from the owner, Mr. Brotter accepting the tenant. Commissioner

Hart asked if there will be anything different from the prior years. Mr. Dykas stated everything

will be the same, aside from new inventory. The set up will be the same. The Commission

discussed the parking estimates on the tenant parking sheet. Mr. Dykas stated that the last two

weeks of the season are the busiest and he does not think that parking will be an issue. There are

50 overflow parking spaces that extend into the Men’s Warehouse parking area if extra spaces are

needed. Commissioner Martin stated that in the 5-6 years this store has been in this location,

parking has not been an issue.

Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve Spirit of Halloween located at 20 Wolf Road for

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Mr. John Hitchcock came before the Commission to propose a home occupation application. Mr.

Hitchcock told the Commission that he currently operates his business of auto detailing and paint

correction out of his garage of 10 Woolard Ave. Mr. Hitchcock stated that he only does minor

paint correction and body work. Commissioner Hart asked if there is a paint booth. Mr. Hitchcock

stated no. Commissioner Martin asked if there is a drain in the garage. Mr. Hitchcock stated that

no, and he was not allowed to install one when the garage was being built. Commissioner Martin

asked where he washes the vehicles. Mr. Hitchcock stated that the vehicles are washed in the

driveway. Mr. Hitchcock explained his process of washing the vehicles; he rinses, foams, and then

1-2 family dwellings; there are however, many items for consideration. A special use permit would

be required. Attorney Caponera read the requirements for a home occupation under Village Code

section 242-5H (Ia-Ip) titled “Home Occupation.” Mr. Hitchcock stated that the property is about

300 feet back from Central Ave and the zoning designation line is beyond the driveway are used

for this business. Mr. Hitchcock stated that he also owns 8 Woolard Ave. 10 Woolard is a double

lot. Code Enforcement Officer Randy Rivera stated that he measured the zoning setback line with

DPW Superintendent Les Decker and determined that the house is actually 400 feet back from

Central Ave and the garage is in the Commercial A zone, making the majority of this property in

parcel is a pre-existing non-conforming because it is a two family dwelling, but does not have the

proper sized lot under the Village Code.

occupation application where the parcel in question fell in two zoning districts and the home

occupation was within the Commercial A zone. Attorney Caponera will discuss the site plan

application with Engineer Laberge.

Chairman Dennis asked where the vehicles are stored before and after they are serviced. Mr.

Hitchcock stated that the cars waiting will be stored on the crusher run pad in front of 10 Woolard.

Commissioner Martin asked how many customers he expects. Mr. Hitchcock stated that he usually

gets about 3-4 customers per week and they are by appointment only. Mr. Hitchcock clarified that

this is a side business and something he enjoys doing in his free time. Commissioner Martin asked

the applicant if he rents out 10 Woolard Ave. Mr. Hitchcock stated yes and that he and his family

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have never been any issues. Chairman Dennis stated that the Village Code states that two (2)

parking spaces are required per living unit. Mr. Hitchcock stated that he has never had any issues.

Chairman Dennis asked if the tenants can park on the pad. Mr. Hitchcock stated yes. He also stated

that his family at 8 Woolard has a parking pad that they use. The pad fits two cars and there are

two cars per unit. Commissioner Martin suggested that with the additional space on the properties,

couldn’t an additional pad be constructed to eliminate any street parking and facilitate the

application? Commissioner Hart asked what the name of this business is. Mr. Hitchcock stated it

is called Hitch’s Detailing which is a D/B/A that he started last year.

Attorney Caponera suggested that the Commission table this application pending Village Engineer

engineered site plans to the next meeting. Mr. Hitchcock thanked the Commission.

Commissioner Hart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Krause seconded the

motion.

VOTE: Unanimous to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Alexandra M. Hart

Planning Coordinator