CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK

ROOM 302, WATERTOWN CITY HALL

245 WASHINGTON STREET
WATERTOWN, NEW YORK 13601-3380
(315) 785-7730
FAX (315) 782-9014
SHARON ADDISON
CITY MANAGER
December 24, 2013

To: Planning Board Members

From: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

Subject: January 7, 2014 Planning Board Meeting


The Chair of the Planning Board has called a meeting of the Planning Board for
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber of City Hall.

At that meeting, the following agenda will be discussed:

1. Reading of the Minutes of the November 5, 2013 Planning Board
meeting.
2. *Zone Change Request submitted by Rick Gefell of Purcell
Construction to change VL-10 Washington Street, parcel 14-26-
102.100, from a mix of Commercial, Neighborhood Business, and
Residence C to fully Commercial.
3. *Zone Change Request submitted by Rick Gefell of Purcell
Construction to change VL-R Bradley Street and 1108 Lewis Street,
parcels 1-27-103 and 1-27-104, from Residence A to Light Industrial.
4. *Zone Change Request submitted by James and Laura Williams to
change 520-526 Meade Street, parcels 1-15-220 and 1-15-221, from
Residence B to Neighborhood Business District.
*239-m County Planning Board review required.
NOTE: All applicants (or an authorized representative) involved in the above requests must
attend this meeting. If no one is present, the Planning Board will not act upon that request.

cc: City Council Members
Robert J. Slye, City Attorney
Rick Gefell, 566 Coffeen St
Williams, 8494 State Rt 12E, Three Mile Bay, NY 13693
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK PLANNING OFFICE
245 WASHINGTON STREET, ROOM 304, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
PHONE: 315-785-7730 FAX: 315-782-9014


TO: Planning Board Members

FROM: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

SUBJECT: Zone Change 520-526 Meade Street

DATE: December 30, 2013


Request: To change the approved zoning classification of 520 and 526 Meade Street,
parcels 1-15-220 and 1-15-221, from Residence B to Neighborhood Business

Applicant: James and Laura Williams

Owner: God in Christ Inc Family Worship Ctr

SEQRA: Unlisted

County review: January meeting


Comments: The applicant is requesting to change the subject property from Residence B
to Neighborhood Business to allow the operation of a martial arts studio. The building was most
recently used as a church, but has also previously been used as a distribution warehouse. A July
1978 variance permitted this specific use in the residential district.

Surrounding land uses include retail, government offices, and residences. The adjacent parcel to
the south is zoned Neighborhood Business.

The proposed change area is designated for medium density residential use in the adopted Land
Use Plan.

cc: City Council Members
Robert J. Slye, City Attorney
Justin Wood, Civil Engineer II
James Williams, 8494 Rte 12E, Three Mile Bay NY 13693
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ROOM 305B, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
245 WASHINGTON STREET
WATERTOWN, NEW YORK 13601
CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
TEL: (315) 785-7793
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520-526 Meade Street
RIVER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
DOWNTOWN CORE OVERLAY
Open Space and Recreation
DOWNTOWN
RESIDENCE A
RESIDENCE B
RESIDENCE C
WATERFRONT
LIMITED BUSINESS
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL
HEALTH SERVICES
LIGHT INDUSTRY
HEAVY INDUSTRY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
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(01-15-220 & 01-15-221)
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK PLANNING OFFICE
245 WASHINGTON STREET, ROOM 304, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
PHONE: 315-785-7730 FAX: 315-782-9014


TO: Planning Board Members

FROM: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

SUBJECT: Zone Change VL-10 Washington Street, Parcel 14-26-102.100

DATE: December 12, 2013


Request: To change the approved zoning classification of VL-10 Washington Street,
parcel 14-26-102.100 from a mix of Commercial, Neighborhood Business,
and Residence C to fully Commercial

Applicant: Rick Gefell, Purcell Construction

Owner: KDM Alliance LLC

SEQRA: Unlisted

County review: December 31
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meeting


Comments: The applicant, a representative of Purcell Construction Corp., is requesting to
resolve the split zoning condition of the subject address. The property in question is a roughly
2.3 acre lot on the west side of Washington Street at the city boundary. The applicant also owns
about 18 contiguous acres in the Town of Watertown.

Current zoning allows for Commercial use along the front of the parcel, within 100 feet of the
street line, plus a small area of Neighborhood Business District following a defunct property line
behind that. The majority of the property is zoned Residence C.

The portion in the Town is zoned Business, which is similar to the Citys Commercial District.

Surrounding land uses include medical offices, transitional living residences, and a large multi-
family residential complex.

The front (eastern) 200 feet of the parcel is designated for commercial use on the adopted Land
Use Plan. The rear (western) 160 feet is designated for low density residential.

cc: City Council Members
Robert J. Slye, City Attorney
Justin Wood, Civil Engineer II
Rick Gefell, 566 Coffeen St
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November 27,2013
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
245 Washington St. .
Watertown, NY 13601
Re: Change of Zoning Request for Parcel 14-26-102.100
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council,
boo CoHeen Sll eel
Watertown, NY i 313!}j
We are in the early stages of developing land located at VL -10 Washington St. in the City of
Watertown. This parcel is situated on the edge of the city limits. We also own the land that is to the
south ofthis parcel that is located in the Town of Watertown.
We would like to have the zoning of this parcel changed from Residential C/Neighborhood
Business to Commercial. Our intentions are to create a new business park development on this
land with approximately ten to twelve individual buildings. We may have a retail or restaurant
business located on this parcel.
The land is bordered by Hudson Lane to the north, Washington St. to the east, and Howell Drive to
the west.
Mark S. Purcell
President
Purcell Construction Corp.
www.PufceIIConstruction.com
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ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the City of Watertown and Town of
Watertown, County of Jefferson, State of New York and being further described as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron pipe set at the intersection of the westerly street margin of Washington
Street (U.S. Route 11) and the northerly line of a strip of land referred to as Tenth Street, said iron
pipe is situate a direct tie of N.15-00'-36"E., 559.35 feet from a monument and brass cap found
near the easterly street margin of Washington Street and located on the southerly limits of the
City of Watertown:
THENCE S.21 o-22'-37"W., along the westerly street margin of Washington Street (U.S. Route
11), a distance of 66.12 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.68-37'-23"W., a distance of 167.69 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.21 -25'-1 O"W., a distance of 84.84 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.68-43'-55"E., a distance of 17.63 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.21 0-19'-59"W., a distance of 149.59 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.68-37'-34"E., a distance of 150.00 feet to an iron pipe found in the westerly street
margin of Washington Street (U.S. Route 11);
THENCE S.21 o-22'-26"W., along the westerly street margin of Washington Street (U.S. Route
11), a distance of 139.14 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.68-37'-36"W., a distance of 1 00.00 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.21 0-22'-26"W., a distance of 1 00.00 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.68-37'-32"E., a distance of 62.18 feet to an iron pipe found in the westerly highway
limits of U.S. Route 11;
THENCE S.32-22'-19"W., along the westerly highway limits of U.S. Route 11, a distance of 72.81
feet to a concrete monument found;
THENCE S.16-19'-1 onw., along the westerly highway limits ofH.S; Route 11, distance of 391.78
feet to a concrete monument found; , '
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THENCE N.68-55'-04"W., a distance of 251.00 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.21 -28'-12" W., a distance of 250.00 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.68-36'-59"W., a distance of 269.93 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.62-35'-22"W., a distance of 982.65 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.75
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THENCE S.21 0-49'-33"W., a distance of 238.24 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.02-25'-16"E., a distance of 236.73 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.72-43'-16"E., a distance of 176.70 feet to an iron pipe set in the westerly highway
limits of U.S. Route 11;
THENCE in a generally southwesterly direction along the westerly highway limits of U.S. Route 11
as it curves to the right at a radius of 1962.40 feet, a distance of 42.83 feet to a railroad spike
found, said railroad spike is situate S.53-14'-52"W., 42.83 feet from the last mentioned iron pipe
set;
THENCE N.72-21'-28"W., a distance of 387.30 feeUo an iron pipe found;
THENCE N.18-44'-OO"E., a distance of 37.96 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N. 71 0-14'-56"W., a distance of 1 03.89 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.12-16'-00"W., a distance of 84.91 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.78-34'-OO"W., a distance of 99.05 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE N.24-17'-OO"W., a distance of 36.06 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE N.77-33'-OO"W., a distance of 62.82 feet to an iron pipe found;
T H E ~ E S.22-50'-00"W., a distance of 75.70 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE N.7i -51 "-OO"W., a distance of 155.59 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE N.7?D-19'-00"W., a distance of 317.04 feet to an iron pipe found;
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THENCE S.12-41 '-OO"W., a distance of 19.73 feet to an iron pipe found; .
THENCE N.700-43'-1 O"W., a distance of 204.45 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.72-07'-29"W., a distance of 1181.00 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.24-12'-58"W., a distance of 62.00 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.75-05'-33"W., a distance of 165.66 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.65-18'-14"W., a distance of 2064.12 to a point;
THENCE N.22-11'-16"E., a distance of 1813.89 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.25-45'-39"E., a distance of 385.57 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.67-07'-18"E., a distance of 2562.95 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.24-57'-26"E., a distance of 228.84 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.79-06'-55"E., a distance of 204.08 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE N.22-27'-56"E., a distance of 457.62 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.67-26'-21 "E., a distance of 2133.00 feet to an iron pipe found;
THENCE S.21 -25'-1 O"W., a distance of 161.40 feet to an iron pipe set;
THENCE S.69-07'-26"E., a distance of 167.65 feet to the point of beginning.
BEING AND INTENDING to describe the premises conveyed to KDMAlliance, LLC
by deed dated March! 2000 from Mark S. Purcell, Karl McGrann and Donald
Holmes and intended to be recorded in the Jefferson County Clerk's Office
simultaneously herewith.
Instructions for Completing
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AppendixB
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses
become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification.
Complete Part 1 based on infonnation currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully
respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current infonnation.
Complete all items in Part]. You may also provide any additional infornlation which you believe needed by or useful
to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. .
Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
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Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: ""3 ,S"... ., 2..- 16'$ c>

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I. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law , ordinance,
administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. Ifno, continue to question 2.
2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency?
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:
3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action?
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed?
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?
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4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed /
DUrban 0 Rural (non-agriculture) 0 Industrial r;?tommercial [M1{esidential (suburban)
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~ . ]s the proposed action,
NO YES N/A
a. A pennitted use under the zoning regulations?
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b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
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6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES ..-
landscape?
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7. ]s the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES
If Yes, identify:
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8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
NO YES
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b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action?
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c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action?
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9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
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10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing pUblic/private water supply?
NO YES
If No, describe method for providing potable water:
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11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment:
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12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES
Places?
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b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area?
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13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?
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b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody?
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If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:
14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
D Shoreline DForest D Agricultural/grasslands D Early mid-successional
D Wetland DUrban DSuburban
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed NO YES
by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered?
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16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain?
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17. Will the proposed action create stonn water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?
NO YES
If Yes,
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a. Will stonn water discharges flow to adjacent properties? DYES
b. Will stonn water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and stoml drains)?
lfYes, briefly describe: [MfJo DYES
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, 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of NO YES
water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?
If Yes, explain purpose and 4/4. \'.
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19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed NO YES
solid waste management facility?
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20. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO YES
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe:
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Part 2 - Impact Assessment. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 2. Answer all of the following
questions in Part 2 using the infonnation contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or
otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept "Have my
responses been reasonable considering the scale and context ofthe proposed action?"
No, or Moderate
small to large
impact impact
may may
occur occur
1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning
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regulations?
2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?
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3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?
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4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
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establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?
5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
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6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
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reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?
7. Will the proposed action impact existing:
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a. public I private water supplies?
b. public I private wastewater treatment utilities?
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8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of impOliant historic, archaeological,
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architectural or aesthetic resources?
9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
D D waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?
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small to large
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10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage
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II. Will the proposed action create a hazard to envirorunental resources or human health?
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Part 3 - Determination of significance. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 3. For every
question in Part 2 that was answered "moderate to large impact may occur", or ifthere is a need to explain why a particular
element of the proposed action mayor will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3.
Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identifY the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by
the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency detennined that the impact
mayor will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,
duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-tenn, long-tenn and
cumulative impacts.
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Check this box if you have detennined, based on the infonnation and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an
environmental impact statement is required.
Check this box if you have detennined, based on the infonnation and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
Name of Lead Agency Date
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Pre parer (if different from Responsible Officer)
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ROOM 305B, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
245 WASHINGTON STREET
WATERTOWN, NEW YORK 13601
CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
TEL: (315) 785-7793
Drawn By: J.Carlsson
Date: 12/10/2013
Scale: As Noted
Title:
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Approved By:
Date:
Revision: Description of Revision: Date: By:
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VL-10 WASHINGTON STREET
Requested Zone Change
RIVER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
DOWNTOWN CORE OVERLAY
Open Space and Recreation
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RESIDENCE B
RESIDENCE C
WATERFRONT
LIMITED BUSINESS
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL
HEALTH SERVICES
LIGHT INDUSTRY
HEAVY INDUSTRY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK PLANNING OFFICE
245 WASHINGTON STREET, ROOM 304, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
PHONE: 315-785-7730 FAX: 315-782-9014


TO: Planning Board Members

FROM: Kenneth A. Mix, Planning and Community Development Coordinator

SUBJECT: Zone Change VL-R Bradley St and 1108 Lewis St

DATE: December 12, 2013


Request: To change the approved zoning classification of VL-R Bradley Street and
1108 Lewis Street, parcels 1-27-103 and 1-27-104, from Residence A to Light
Industrial

Applicant: Rick Gefell, Purcell Construction

Owner: The Pyramid Co of Watertown

SEQRA: Unlisted

County review: December 31
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meeting


Comments: The applicant, a representative of Purcell Construction Corp., is requesting to
change the zoning of two parcels along the northwest boundary of the City from Residence A to
Light Industry in order to allow development of an industrial park. The majority of the park will
be located in the Town of Pamelia, with access from Outer Bradley Street (NY 12) in the Town.
Utilities will also likely be provided through the Town. A rail siding is proposed on the City side.

The Town of Pamelia portion is zoned Light Industrial.

There are two small parcels to the east (1-27-103.001 and 1-27-102) that are currently zoned
Residence A but used for propane sales, a non-conforming use. The Planning Board may
recommend that these two parcels be included in the zone change.

The proposed change area is designated for industrial use in the adopted Land Use Plan.

cc: City Council Members
Robert J. Slye, City Attorney
Justin Wood, Civil Engineer II
Rick Gefell, 566 Coffeen St
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November 27,2013
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
245 Washington St.
Watertown, NY 13601
Re: Change of Zoning Request for Parcel # 1-27-103-000 & 1-27-104-000
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council,
315.782.1050 FX: 31E).7B2 .. 6H2.0
We have recently purchased a large parcel of land on Bradley St. in The Town of Pamelia that is
80 acres. This parcel is zoned Light Industrial. Contiguous to this land are two parcels located in
the City of Watertown. The parcels are 'located at VL-R Bradley St. (1-27-103.000/2.0 Acres) and
1108 Lewis St. (1-27-104.000/5.0 Acres).
We would like to have the zoning of these two parcels changed from Residential A to Light
Industrial. Our intentions are to create a new commerce park development on these parcels. Both
parcels are bordered to the north by land in the Town of Pamelia that we own and is zoned light
industrial.
Both parcels border Superior St. to the south.
n you have any questions.
Mark S. Purcell
President
Purcell Construction Corp.
www.PurceiIConstruction.com
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Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, D.P.C.
! 64 Soulh Street
I ' Aubum, New Yorl< 13021 E-mail BDA@Beardsley.com
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WARRANTY DEED WITH LIEN COVENANT
THIS INDENTURE, made h e - ~ day of 00
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gt Z ,2013
between
PYRAMID COMPANY OF WATERTOWN, having an office for business at
The Clinton Exchange, 4 Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY 13202
grantor
MSP Realty, LLC, having an office for business at 566 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
grantee
WITNESSETH, that the grantor, in consideration of One and noll 00 Dollars, paid by the
grantee, hereby grants and releases unto the grantee, the heirs or successors and assigns of the
grantee forever,
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
PER SCHEDULE "A" ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE APART HEREOF.
Subject to all covenants, easements and restrictions of record, if any, affecting said
premises.
BEING AND HEREBY INTENDING TO CONVEY THE SAME PRE:MISES
CONVEYED TO the parties of the :first part by Deed dated November 15, 1985 and recorded in the
Jefferson County Clerk's Office on November 15, 1985 in Liber 1003 of Deeds at Page 269.
This conveyance does not constitute all or substantially all of the grantor's assets.
TAX ACCOUNT NO.:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
TAX ACCOUNT NO.:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
TAX ACCOUNT NO.:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
TAX MAILING ADDRESS:
74.17-1-27.2 79.70 acres
NYSRte 12
1-27-104.000 5.00 acres.
1108 Lewis Street
Waterto'Wll, NY 13601
1-27-103.000 2.00 acres
VL-R Bradley Street
Watertown, NY 13601
TOGETHER with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the grantor in and to
said premises.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises herein granted unto the grantee, the heirs or
successors and assigns of the grantee forever. AND the grantor covenants as follows:
FIRST. The grantee shall quietly enjoy the said premises;
SECOND. The grantor will forever warrant the title to said premises;
This deed is subj ect to the trust provisions of Section 13 of the Lien Law. The words
"grantor" and "grantee" shall be construed to read in the plural whenever the sense ofthis deed so
requires.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the grantor has executed this deed the day and year fIrst above
written.
In presence of:
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA) ss.:
On the d\.o '-l:b day of , in the year 2013, before
me, the undersigned, personally appeared J S A. TUOZZOLO, personally known to me or
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual( s) whose name( s) is ( are)
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
hislher/their capacity(ies), and that by hislher/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s),
or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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Notary Public
CHRISTINE L. SAWKINS
Notary Public, State ot New York
No.01SA6151729
Qualified in Onondaga County I V'
Commission Expires August 21,20_
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DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXAllON
CITY OF WATERTOWN, N. Y.
BY
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CITY OF WATERTOWN, N. V.
127103.001

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Instructions for Completing
617.20
AppendixB
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses
become part ofthe application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification.
Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully
respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which YPllG15elieve.will be needed by or useful
to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. '
Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
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Project Location describe, and attach a location map):
Brief Description of Proposed ActlOn:
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Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: "'3

Address:
State: Zip Code:
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1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinanc , NO YES
administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the enviromnental resources that D
may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2 ..
2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency?
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:
3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action?
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed?
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?
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4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action.
DUrban DRural (non-agriculture) Industrial DCommercial DResidential (suburban)
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DForest OAgriculture DAquatic DOther (specify): _____ ---, ___ _
DParkland
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5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A
a: A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
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6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES
landscape?
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7. Is the site ofthe proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES
If Yes, identifY:
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8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES
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b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action?
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c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action?
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9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
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10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES
If No, describe method for providing potable water:
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11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment:
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12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES
Places?
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13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?
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b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody?
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If Yes, identifY the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:
14. IdentifY the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:
D Shoreline DForest DAgricultural/grasslands DEarly mid-successional
D Wetland DUrban DSuburban
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed NO YES
by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered?
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16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES
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17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? NO YES
If Yes,
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a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
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b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems ~ n d storm drains)?
If Yes, briefly describe: 0 DYEs
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18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of
water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?
If Yes, explain purpose and size: S\Otw\' \..JAW 0./ .... \ ....
19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed
solid waste management facility?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________ _
20. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________ _
NO YES
I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE
Date: _.!....:I
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Part 2 - Impact Assessment. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 2. Answer all of the following
questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or
otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept "Have my
responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?"
No,or Moderate
small to large
impact impact
may may
occur occur
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1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning
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regulations?
2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use ofland?
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3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?
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4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
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establishment ofa Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?
5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
D D affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?
6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
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reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?
7. Will the proposed action impact existing:
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a. public / private water supplies?
b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities?
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8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological,
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architectural or aesthetic resources?
9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
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waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?
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No, or Moderate
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small to large
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10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage
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11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?
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Part 3 - Determination ofsignificance. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 3. For every
question in Part 2 that was answered ''moderate to large impact may occur", or if there is a need to explain why a particular
element of the proposed action mayor will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3.
Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by
the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact
mayor will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,
duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-term, long-term and
cumulative impacts.
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Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an
environmental impact statement is required.
Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
Name of Lead Agency Date
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Pre parer (if different from Responsible Officer)
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ROOM 305B, MUNICIPAL BUILDING
245 WASHINGTON STREET
WATERTOWN, NEW YORK 13601
CITY OF WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
TEL: (315) 785-7793
Drawn By: J.Carlsson
Date: 12/10/2013
Scale: As Noted
Title:
Project:
Approved By:
Date:
Revision: Description of Revision: Date: By:
Document Path: X:\Planning\MXDs\PropertyNotifications\SuperiorSt.mxd; Print Date: 12/10/2013
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Map Number:
ZONE CHANGE MAP
Superior Street Area
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GIS DEPARTMENT
Legend
Requested Zone Change
RIVER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
DOWNTOWN CORE OVERLAY
Open Space and Recreation
DOWNTOWN
RESIDENCE A
RESIDENCE B
RESIDENCE C
WATERFRONT
LIMITED BUSINESS
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL
HEALTH SERVICES
LIGHT INDUSTRY
HEAVY INDUSTRY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
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