Pumphouse and East State Street Properties Advance Rezoning Reviews; Planning Board Cancels August Meeting
The Albion Village Planning Board agreed to act as the lead agency for rezoning applications for the historic Pumphouse property on East Bank Street and a property at 303 East State Street. The Board also approved a measure related to a past subdivision and canceled their upcoming August session due to summer recess.
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▶Key Actions & Decisions
●Planning Board met July 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. with Chair Karen Conn, Michael Massaro, Jeff Holler, and Janet Navarra present; Chris Kinter also attended.
●Board authorized Chair Conn and Chris Kinter to sign a letter for an amended subdivision map for a parcel owned by Stephen and Rachel Hicks (Janet Navarra abstained).
●Board voted to become Lead Agency for SEQR and to send applications to the County for rezoning of the Pumphouse property (73.6-3-21) and 303 East State Street (73.6-3-23).
●Board voted to cancel its August 8, 2024 meeting due to member vacations.
●Meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.; next regular meeting set for September 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
The Albion Village Planning Board took formal steps Thursday to move two potential redevelopment projects forward, agreeing to oversee the environmental review process for properties on East Bank Street and East State Street.
During a brief session at Village Hall, the Board convened to review applications seeking to change the zoning designation for the historic "Pumphouse" property located at East Bank Street (Parcel 73.6-3-21), as well as a separate parcel at 303 East State Street (Parcel 73.6-3-23).
Under New York State law, any proposed action by a local agency that may have an impact on the environment is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). By voting to become the "Lead Agency," the Planning Board assumes the primary responsibility for determining whether the proposed rezonings could have significant adverse environmental impacts.
Board members voted unanimously to take on this role for both sites. Following that decision, the Board also approved motions to formally send the applications to the County for further processing. These steps are procedural prerequisites that allow the Board to eventually review the merits of the rezoning requests itself.
The Pumphouse property is a visible landmark along the Erie Canal's eastern bank. Similarly, changes to the zoning at 303 East State Street could alter the usage of real estate in a central corridor of the village.
In addition to the new business, the Board addressed a piece of older administrative business regarding a subdivision map. Board members authorized Chair Karen Conn and Chris Kinter to sign a letter required for an amended subdivision map. The map relates to parcel 73.10-2-30, which is owned by Stephen and Rachel Hicks, and pertains to approvals originally granted by the Planning Board in October 2021.
Board member Janet Navarra abstained from the vote regarding the Hicks subdivision. All other members present—Michael Massaro, Jeff Holler, and Chair Conn—voted in favor.
The Board also adjusted its upcoming schedule. Citing the availability of members during the summer season, the Board voted to cancel its next scheduled meeting on August 8, 2024.
Residents with inquiries regarding the upcoming environmental reviews or the proposed rezonings are encouraged to attend the next regular Planning Board meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
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●Planning Board met June 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. with Chair Karen Conn, Michael Massaro, and Jeff Holler present; Janet Navarra joined at 5:03 p.m. and Samuel Robinson at 5:29 p.m.
●Board signed a Zoning Referral from Orleans County for 210 South Main Street.
●Board unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for automotive repair at 471 West State Street (parcel 73.5-1-2).
●Board voted to review Code §290-11 (Sign Regulations) for possible changes.
●Meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.; next regular meeting set for July 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Albion Seeks Resident Input as Board Launches Comprehensive Plan Update Process
●Planning Board met September 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. with Chair Karen Conn, Michael Massaro, Jeff Holler, Janet Navarra, and Samuel Robinson present; Chris Kinter and Trustee McMurray also attended.
●Board voted unanimously to accept a Comprehensive Plan Committee structure: three sitting board members (including Co-Chairs Mike Massaro and Samuel Robinson), the Code Enforcement Officer, assistance from the Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, one village resident, and one village business owner, with applications due November 11, 2024.
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●Planning Board met May 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. with Chair Karen Conn, Michael Massaro, Janet Navarra, and Samuel Robinson present; Trustee McMurray also attended; Chris Kinter (CEO) was absent.
●Linda Smith was introduced as the newest voting member and joined at 5:02 p.m.; Jeff Holler was introduced as the new alternate member.
●Trustee McMurray updated the board on changes to the village's cannabis regulations.
●Board approved the minutes from its April 11, 2024 meeting.
●Meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.; the minutes list the next regular meeting as the same date as this session, May 9, 2024.
●Planning Board met November 14, 2024, with Chair Karen Conn, Michael Massaro, and Jeff Holler present.
●Board voted to become Lead Agency for SEQR, completed SEQR forms, approved a Negative Declaration, and approved a permit modification for ARG Disposal at 366 Washington Street.
●Board noted no update yet from the Mayor or Village Board of Trustees on Comprehensive Plan Committee grant status; Holler will reach out to Deputy Mayor Joyce Riley for a resolution.
●Minutes list the next regular meeting as October 10, 2024, a date that had already passed by the time of this session.
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