Manlius public meetings in 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve the minutes from November 16, 2023. The board will also consider a request by Jim Breuer for one variance to build a 3,100 square foot house at 4973 Lakeview Dr.

• Variance request: 3,100 square foot house at 4973 Lakeview Dr.

Police Committee

The agenda consists of procedural items including the review of August and October minutes. The committee will also note the 2024 meeting dates and receive a report from the Police Chief.

• Review of August and October minutes
• 2024 Committee Meeting Dates
• Police Chief's Report

Town Board

The Town Board will consider an updated tree code and a deer management plan. The meeting also includes discussions on a police services agreement and a service connection at 8303 East Seneca Turnpike.

• Public hearing for updating Chapter 34 of the Town Code (Tree Code)
• Intermunicipal Police Services Agreement
• Amended Deer Management Plan
• Outside service connection agreement for 8303 East Seneca Turnpike (Route 173)
• Motion to hire Deborah Witzel as Part Time Deputy Town Clerk at $25.00 per hour

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a site plan and special use permit for a dog kennel. The board will also set a public hearing date for Pawsits Doggy Daycare and review permit presentations for East Genesee Street and Medical Center Drive.

• Public hearing for Clear Path For Veterans dog kennel at 1223 Salt Springs Road
• Setting a public hearing date for Pawsits Doggy Daycare at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike
• Second presentation for apartment permits at 7197 East Genesee Street
• Site plan amendment for A&E & SNY Center on Medical Center Drive

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a Planned Unit Development request for Garden Park on Highbridge Street. The agenda also includes a continued public hearing regarding an unsafe building at 6602 Fremont Road and a budget modification for the Megnin Farms Sewer District.

• Garden Park PUD Request - Zone Change (Highbridge St.)
• Continued Public Hearing: Unsafe Building at 6602 Fremont Road
• Megnin Farms Sewer 2024 Budget Amendment ($76,453 for Real Property Taxes)
• Manlius Tree Code Update public hearing scheduling
• Motion to hire a Deputy Town Clerk

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear the fourth presentation regarding Pawsits Doggy Daycare at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike. The board will also review an initial site plan presentation for 7078 E. Genesee Street by Bottar, LLC. Additionally, the Hunters Ridge/Pauli Drive project is being removed from the agenda.

• Pawsits Doggy Daycare: Subdivision, Site Plan, and Special Use Permit at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike
• Bottar, LLC: Initial Site Plan presentation for 7078 E. Genesee Street
• Removal of Hunters Ridge/Pauli Drive project from the agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals will review several ZBA applications and approve minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes applications for properties on Farley Lane, Peck Road, Glen Eagle Drive, and Peck Hill Road.

• Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• ZBA application for 7721 Farley Lane
• ZBA application for 7868 Peck Rd.
• ZBA application for 8371 Glen Eagle Dr.
• ZBA application for 8905 Peck Hill Rd.

Town Board Work Session

The Town Board will hold a discussion with developers and sustainability advocates regarding the implementation of goals identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Other business matters may be addressed as needed.

• Discussion regarding Comprehensive Plan goal implementation

Town Board

The Town Board will review the 2024 preliminary budget and an assessment presentation by Patrick Duffy. The agenda includes a Planned Unit Development request for Garden Park on Highbridge St. and a public hearing regarding an unsafe building at 6602 Fremont Road.

• Review of 2024 Preliminary Budget
• Garden Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) zone change request for Highbridge St.
• Local Law amending RT zoning for cannabis and town code definitions
• Public hearing for unsafe building at 6602 Fremont Road
• Authorization of a survey around the Muirfield retention basin

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a third presentation for Pawsits Doggy Daycare at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike. The board will also hold an initial presentation for a dog kennel proposed by Clear Path For Veterans at 1223 Salt Springs Road.

• Pawsits Doggy Daycare: Subdivision, Site Plan, and Special Use Permit at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike
• Clear Path For Veterans: Site Plan and Special Use Permit for a dog kennel at 1223 Salt Springs Road

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss a modified Intermunicipal Police Agreement. This agreement involves the Town of Manlius, Village of Manlius, Village of Minoa, and Village of Fayetteville.

• Discussion of Modified Intermunicipal Police Agreement between Town of Manlius, Village of Manlius, Village of Minoa, and Village of Fayetteville
• Resolution to update the 1984 police agreement

Police Committee

The Manlius Police Committee is meeting to discuss an update on the amended and restated Manlius Police Intermunicipal Agreement and to hear the Police Chief's report and budget presentation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and correspondence. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Update on amended and restated Manlius Police Intermunicipal Agreement
• Police Chief's report and budget presentation
• Approval of minutes
• Correspondence

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board is meeting to review several items, including an initial presentation for an accessory use permit for mental health counseling, a recommendation to amend the RT zone to allow cannabis sales, and a work session on a 16-lot subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Accessory Use Permit for mental health counseling at 7147 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville
• Recommendation to Town Board to amend RT zone to allow cannabis sales
• Work session on Woodland Hills Subdivision, 16-lot subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane, Fayetteville
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from September 21, 2023, and review two specific variance applications. The agenda includes requests for accessory structures at two residential properties. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Variance request for shed and greenhouse at 4527 Pauli Dr. (Tax Map # 111.-08-02.0)
• Variance request at 7721 Farley Lane (Tax Map # 110.-04-02.0)

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board will hold public hearings regarding 2024 fire contracts for Fayetteville, Manlius, and Minoa. The agenda also includes a zone change request for E. Genesee St. and a police department hiring incentive. Additionally, the board will discuss easement requests and an upcoming work session regarding the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearings for 2024 fire contracts in Fayetteville, Manlius, and Minoa
• Local law amendment for Residential Transitional Zoning Classification
• Zone change at 7078 E. Genesee St. from R-1 to Residential Multi-Use (RM)
• Peace Officer sign-on bonus incentive for the Police Department
• Easement and right of way request for Bowman Road by Verizon and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board will hold public hearings on multiple zone change proposals. The agenda also includes a local law regarding cannabis zoning and a police building lease.

• Public hearing for zone change at 7078 East Genesee St., Fayetteville
• Public hearing for zone change at Highbridge St. Garden Park
• Continued public hearing for Twin Ponds, N. Burdick St. rezoning
• Local law amending cannabis definitions and zoning
• Police Building lease with the Village of Manlius

Town Board

The Town Board will present the 2024 tentative budget for adoption. The agenda includes public hearings regarding property tax cap overrides, zone changes at Twin Ponds on N. Burdick St., and setting dates for fire contract hearings.

• Public Hearing: Zone Change (R5 to PUD) at Twin Ponds, N. Burdick St.
• 2024 Tentative Budget Presentation and Adoption
• Public Hearing: Local Law Override Property Tax Cap for 2024
• Public Hearing dates set for October 18, 2023, regarding Fayetteville, Manlius, and Minoa fire contracts
• Unsafe Building discussion for 6602 Fremont Road

Town Board Work Session

The Manlius Town Board will hold a work session to review potential communication platforms. Two vendors are scheduled to give presentations on tools designed to enhance communication with residents.

• Presentations from two vendors regarding town communication platforms

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 25, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2023.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request from Cassi Crossman regarding a property at 7636 Sturbridge Dr. The application seeks a 6 foot side yard variance to construct an 18' X 18' pool deck.

• Side yard variance for 18' X 18' pool deck at 7636 Sturbridge Dr.

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several land use items including a zone change for 7078 East Genesee St. and public hearings for Garden Park Apartments and Twin Ponds. The board is also scheduled to discuss a property tax cap override and an agreement amendment for the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the town plans to invest $2 million in a Certificate of Deposit through M & T Bank.

• Zone change from R1 to RM at 7078 East Genesee St., Fayetteville
• Public hearing for Garden Park Apartments set for October 4th
• Public hearing for Twin Ponds zone change
• Public hearing for Property Tax Cap Override for FY 2024
• $2 million Certificate of Deposit purchase through M & T Bank

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board will conduct a budget workshop featuring presentations from department heads. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Department head budget presentations

Planning Board

The board will review initial presentations for Pawsits Doggie Daycare and Ryan's Landscaping at East Seneca Turnpike. The meeting includes recommendations for zone changes in Fayetteville and a work session regarding the 16-lot Woodland Hills Subdivision.

• Initial presentation for Pawsits Doggie Daycare and Ryan's Landscaping at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike
• Recommendation to Town Board for zone change from R1 to RM at 7078 E. Genesee Street
• Zone change recommendation for Garden Park Phase 1 on Highbridge Street
• Work session regarding the 16-lot Woodland Hills Subdivision on Hoag Lane

The Planning Board issued positive recommendations to the Town Board for a zoning change at 7078 East Genesee Street and a Planned Unit Development for Garden Park Phase 1. Two other applications regarding a daycare/landscaping business and the Woodland Hills Subdivision were tabled.

• Approved minutes of August 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change from R1 to RM for 7078 East Genesee Street (unanimous)
• Recommended PUD for Garden Park, Phase 1, conditioned on approved road access (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan, subdivision, and special use permit for 8291 E. Seneca Turnpike
• Tabled Woodland Hills Subdivision application pending further information

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board will hold a special meeting on September 6, 2023. The agenda includes appointing members to the Board of Registration and providing an update on the absentee ballot process.

• Appointment of members to the Board of Registration
• Update on the absentee ballot process

The Town Board appointed members to the Board of Registration, poll inspectors, and poll site managers for the September 23rd special election. All appointments were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Linda Pasco and Lisa Owens to Board of Registration for Sept 8 at $14.20/hr (7-0)
• Appointed Reita Williams and Janice Wyatt to Board of Registration for Sept 9 at $14.20/hr (7-0)
• Appointed Cathy Troast and Barb Lucas to Board of Registration for Sept 11 at $14.20/hr (7-0)
• Appointed Linda Pasco, Marene Ballard, Artie Gilbert and Gail Keller as Poll inspectors for Sept 23 Special Election at $14.20/hr (7-0)
• Appointed Lisa Owens and Mark Mulconry as Poll Site Managers at $14.20/hr plus $45.00 stipend (7-0)

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board is conducting a budget workshop. The meeting includes presentations from department heads regarding their budgets.

• Department Head Budget Presentations

Planning Board

The board will conduct a public hearing for a site plan review at 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road. It will also hold a fifth presentation regarding the Woodland Hills subdivision and consider a recommendation for development on North Burdick Street.

• Public hearing for site plan review at 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road
• Fifth presentation for the 16-lot Woodland Hills subdivision
• Recommendation to Town Board for development at 5440 North Burdick Street

The Planning Board approved a site plan for the Central New York Land Trust and issued a positive recommendation to the Town Board for a Planned Unit Development at 5440 North Burdick Street. The board also scheduled a work session for the Woodland Hills Subdivision project.

• Approved minutes of July 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR for 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 7213 Woodchuck Hill (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session for Woodland Hills Subdivision for September 11, 2023
• Sent positive recommendation to Town Board for Twin Ponds Housing LLC PUD with four conditions (unanimous)

Police Committee

The committee will review a draft of the amended and restated Manlius Police Intermunicipal Agreement. The meeting also includes an update on the Chief search regarding the anticipated provisional appointment of Jason Cassalia.

• Amended and Restated Manlius Police Intermunicipal Agreement (DRAFT)
• Update on Chief search: Anticipated provisional appointment of Jason Cassalia

The committee recommended the provisional appointment of Interim Chief Jason Cassalia as Chief of the Manlius Police Department. Members discussed a draft intermunicipal agreement and received a departmental report on staffing and budgeting.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended appointing Interim Chief Jason Cassalia as provisional Chief of the Manlius Police Department

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board will consider several development requests and administrative appointments. Items include a special election for a potential ward system and the appointment of a provisional Police Chief. The board will also review zoning changes and planned unit development requests.

• Appointment of Jason Cassalia as Provisional Chief of Police
• Garden Park Senior Apartments PUD request on Highbridge Street
• Special election to consider creating a ward system for the Town of Manlius
• Zone change application for 7078 East Genesee St., Fayetteville
• Public hearing date setting for Twin Ponds PUD at 5440 Burdick Street

The Town Board approved a resolution for a special election on September 23, 2023, to consider creating a ward system. The board also appointed a provisional police chief and approved several school district officer agreements.

• Approved special election for ward system on Sept 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Hired Jason Cassalia as Provisional Chief of Police at $150,000 per year (Unanimous)
• Approved Muirfield Drainage Assessment improvement Option 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved Abstract #16 in the amount of $460,052.48 (Unanimous)
• Referred Garden Park Senior Apartments PUD request to Planning Boards (Unanimous)
• Referred 7078 East Genesee St. zone change request to Planning Boards (Unanimous)
• Set Sept 27 public hearing for Twin Ponds PUD request (Unanimous)
• Approved SIRO and Special Patrol Officer agreements with local school districts (Majority)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals will consider variance requests for an illuminated pylon sign at 5427 N Burdick St. and a variance application for 212 McClennan Dr. The board will also approve the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting.

• Two variances for a 6-foot 11 13/16 inch by 16-foot internally illuminated pylon sign at 5427 N Burdick St.
• Variance application for 212 McClennan Dr.
• Approval of July 20, 2023 meeting minutes.

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted two variances for a pylon sign at 5427 North Burdick St. and an area variance for a residential addition at 212 McClennan Dr. Both requests were approved unanimously following public hearings.

• Approved two variances for KDP Manlius LLC (5427 North Burdick St.) for a pylon sign: 94.92 sq ft per face and 10 feet in height (5-0)
• Approved area variance for Kristen Coulter (212 McClennan Dr.) to construct a 6-foot by 10-foot mudroom addition (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board referred a Planned Unit Development request for 5440 N Burdick Street to the Town and County Planning Boards. The Board also approved a $561,974.99 expenditure abstract and a Medicare Advantage plan renewal. A special election regarding a ward system is being planned for a future date.

• Referred Twin Ponds PUD request at 5440 N Burdick Street to Town and County Planning Boards (6-0)
• Approved budget transfer of $495.00 for Cemetery Personal Services (6-0)
• Authorized 2024 Humana Group Medicare Advantage Plan Renewal (6-0)
• Hired Tyler Delaney as recreation attendant at $15.75 per hour (6-0)
• Authorized engagement letter with LaBella Associates pending legal review (6-0)
• Approved Abstract #15 in the amount of $561,974.99 (6-0)
• Tabled Joule Community Energy clean energy program for further consideration
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board is conducting public hearings for Skyridge Water District projects and the Climate Action Plan. The board is also reviewing the draft Comprehensive Plan. Other items include hiring a new recreation attendant and town attorney.

• Public hearing for Skyridge Water District Improvement Project
• Public hearing for Skyridge Water District Extension #1 (Clearpath For Veterans)
• Public hearing regarding the Climate Action Plan adoption
• Review of the draft Comprehensive Plan
• Hiring Taylor Buffum as Recreation Attendant at $15.75 per hour

The Town Board approved resolutions to undertake improvements to the Skyridge Water District and established Skyridge Water District Extension No. 1. The board also adopted a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Manlius, Town of Sullivan, Onondaga County Water Authority, and ClearPath for Veterans.

• Adopted proclamation for National Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day (6-0)
• Issued negative declaration for SEQR regarding Skyridge Water District 202b Project and Extension Number 1 (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Skyridge Water District improvements (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Skyridge Water District Extension No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved resolution to undertake Skyridge Water District improvements (6-0)
• Approved resolution and order for Skyridge Water District Extension No. 1 (6-0)
• Adopted Memorandum of Understanding for Skyridge Water District Improvement Project (6-0)

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will meet via Zoom on July 24, 2023. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a site plan for CNY Land Trust and a SEQR type declaration for the Woodland Hills Subdivision.

• Site plan discussion for 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road
• SEQR type declaration for Woodland Hills Subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane
• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing for a site plan amendment at 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road. The board also designated the Woodland Hills Subdivision project as an Unlisted, Type II Action for SEQR purposes.

• Approved minutes of July 10, 2023 (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road site plan amendment for August 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Declared Woodland Hills Subdivision (5280 Hoag Lane) as Unlisted, Type II Action and Planning Board as Lead Agency (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals will review multiple property variance applications. These include requests for a shed, pools, and commercial signs, as well as a public hearing regarding road frontage. One applicant has requested to postpone their application.

• Variance for 12' x 24' shed at 216 Schepps Lane
• Side yard variance for 16' x 36' inground pool at 4714 Anglia St.
• Two commercial sign variances for Tesla at 5427 N Burdick St.
• Public hearing continuation for 13.76' of road frontage at 8291 E Seneca Turnpike
• Postponement request for a 12' x 16' deck at 4648 Ring Necked Path

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three separate requests for area variances to allow for the installation of a shed and two pools. One application regarding a sign for Telsa was opened for public hearing but the record ends before a decision was reached. The board also approved minutes from three previous May and June meetings.

• Approved 8-foot rear yard variance for 12'x24' shed at 216 Schepps Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved 4-foot side yard variance for 16'x36' inground pool at 4714 Anglia St. (Unanimous)
• Approved 8-foot front yard and 7-inch rear yard variances for 18-foot above ground pool at 106 N Davis St. (Unanimous)
• Postponed application for Nasrat Hafeez at 4648 Ring Necked Path
• Approved minutes for May 18, June 1, and June 15, 2023 (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting public hearings regarding the draft comprehensive plan and Skyridge Water District improvements. A zone change application for Turnwood Development on Highbridge Street was canceled because the applicant withdrew. The board will also consider a local law amendment regarding water tie-ins for new subdivisions.

• Public hearing for the draft comprehensive plan
• Skyridge Water District Extension #1 and Improvement Project hearings
• Proposed local law amendment for subdivision water tie-ins
• JustFoia software agreement for the Town Clerk's Office
• Special Patrol Officer agreement with East Syracuse Minoa School District

The Town Board held public hearings regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the Skyridge Water District Improvement Project, both of which were continued to July 26, 2023. A public hearing for a zone change application for Garden Park Apartments was cancelled after the applicant withdrew. No final votes were taken on the plan or the water projects.

• Cancelled public hearing for Garden Park Apartments zone change (applicant withdrew)
• Closed public hearing for Comprehensive Plan (6-0); vote scheduled for July 26
• Waived reading of public notice for Skyridge Water District Improvement Project (6-0)
• Opened public hearing for Skyridge Water District Improvement Project (6-0)
• Continued Skyridge Water District Improvement public hearing to July 26 (6-0)
• Waived reading of public notice for Skyridge Water District Extension #1 (6-0)
• Opened public hearing for Skyridge Water District Extension #1 (6-0)

Planning Board

The regular scheduled Town of Manlius Planning Board meeting for July 10, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2023, at 6:30 PM.

Town Board

The Town Board approved the hiring of 2023 summer recreation staff and adopted Local Law 2023-8 to install stop signs at two intersections on Muscovy Lane. Several public hearings were opened or scheduled for July 12, including matters regarding the Climate Action Plan and the Skyridge Water District.

• Approved hiring of 2023 summer recreation employees (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 2023-8 to install stop signs at Muscovy Lane and Widgeon Path, and Muscovy Lane and Aylesbury Path (7-0)
• Opened public hearing for Draft Comprehensive Plan; held open until July 12, 2023 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Draft Climate Action Plan for July 12 at 6:35 PM (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Skyridge Water District improvement project for July 12 at 6:35 PM (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Skyridge Water District Extension No. 1 for July 12 at 6:35 PM (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for proposed amendment to Chapter 127 (Subdivision) regarding water connections for July 12 at 6:35 PM (7-0)

Police Committee

The committee will review the Town of Manlius Chief of Police job description and approve minutes from May 24, 2023. The agenda also includes presentations on recent police media alerts, including scam warnings and a fire report.

• Review of Chief of Police job description
• SIRO/SPO presentation by Officers Golden and Kammar
• Reports on gift card and text message scams
• Report on 100 Fayette Drive Fire

The committee voted to table a motion regarding the acceptance of Chief Crowell's resignation. Members discussed the committee's role in personnel matters and reviewed a draft job description for the Chief of Police.

• Approved May 24, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled vote to accept Chief Crowell's resignation (3-2)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved site plans and permits for three separate projects and renewed a special use permit. Two subdivision and site plan applications were tabled pending further information and engineering review.

• Approved Site Plan and Accessory Use Permits for Hogan Drs. LLC apartments at 8104-8110 Cazenovia Road (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment for Eastern Hills Bible Church at 8277 Cazenovia Road (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Amendment for Tully’s restaurant addition at 1 Technology Place (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit Renewal for 8080 Saintsville Road for 7 years (unanimous)
• Tabled Woodland Hills Subdivision application pending Engineering review
• Tabled CNY Land Trust site plan amendment pending further information
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2023 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a side yard variance application for Eric Hrbac at 4649 Whetstone Rd. to construct a 28X30 garage. The board will also review minutes from the May 18 and June 1, 2023 meetings.

• Side yard variance for a 28X30 garage at 4649 Whetstone Rd.
• Approval of May 18 and June 1, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted two variances to Eric Hrbac for the construction of a 28x30 foot detached garage. The approval allows for a side yard setback and height that exceed standard zoning requirements.

• Approved 13-foot side yard setback variance for 4649 Whetstone Rd. (5-0)
• Approved 7-foot height variance for 4649 Whetstone Rd. (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board designated itself as the lead agency for the Skyridge Water District project and scheduled a public hearing for July 12. The board also set hearing dates for a zone change regarding Garden Park Apartments and a proposed law for stop signs on Muscovy Lane. A proposed law regulating landscaping and lawn maintenance was tabled for further review.

• Declared Town of Manlius lead agency for Skyridge Water District Improvements (5-0)
• Accepted Skyridge Water District project as a Type 1 Action under SEQRA (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Skyridge Water District Improvements for July 12 at 6:35 PM (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Garden Park Apartments zone change (CA to R5) for July 12 at 6:35 PM (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Muscovy Lane stop sign local law for June 28 at 6:35 PM (6-0)
• Tabled Local Law to regulate landscaping and lawn maintenance
• Ratified FM Bus Lease for summer playground at $225 (6-0)
• Approved $26,396 purchase of 8 solar powered speed signs (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board issued a negative recommendation to the Town Board regarding a proposed Local Law on Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. The Board also recommended the formation of a design standards committee. A public hearing for a site plan amendment at Tully’s Good Times was scheduled.

• Approved May 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 26, 2023 regarding Tully’s Good Times site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Issued negative recommendation to Town Board regarding Local Law – Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance (unanimous)
• Denied motion to issue negative recommendation for Amendment to Local Law – Chapter 127-26 – Subdivision (2-3)
• Recommended Town Board form a committee for design standards (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three requests for area variances regarding a shed, a home addition, and outbuilding compliance. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 19-foot side and 25-foot rear yard variances for a 16x16 shed at 7 Edgewood Parkway (5-0), conditioned on rescinding a 2021 garage variance and removing the old shed within one year
• Approved 14-foot side yard variance for an addition at 8218 Verbeck Dr. (5-0)
• Approved 23-foot 10-inch rear yard and 17-foot 5-inch side yard variances for two buildings at 7286 West Meyers Rd. (5-0)

Police Committee

The committee declared June 2, 2023, as Gun Violence Awareness Day. Members discussed the 2022 Annual Report, the 2024 budget timeline, and the job description for the Chief of Police search.

• Declared June 2, 2023, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in the Town of Manlius

Town Board

The Town Board adopted Local Law 2023-7 regarding public water connections for subdivided lots. The Board also approved several administrative contracts, a new police officer position, and set dates for upcoming public hearings on the comprehensive plan and lawn maintenance.

• Adopted Local Law 2023-7 requiring subdivided lots to tie into available public water
• Approved $17,490 yearly agreement with Tyler Technologies for cloud-based services
• Approved $370 contract with Jeff the Magic Man for August entertainment
• Authorized hiring of an additional Special Patrol Officer (SPO) for ESM School District
• Approved Abstract #10 in the amount of $681,635.69
• Approved Highway Permit for Verizon NY Inc. for infrastructure upgrades on Hale Rd. & Peck Hill Rd.
• Adopted 2023 Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Adopted updated NYS Sexual Harassment Policy

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a 4.25 MW solar array at 7869 Peck Road and a site plan for 4600 Enders Road. The board also approved a 2-lot subdivision in Kirkville and sent a positive zone change recommendation to the Town Board for a proposed apartment project on Highbridge Street.

• Approved Accessory Use Permit renewal for 8797 Genesee Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved 2-Lot Subdivision at 6797 N. Manlius Road (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan and Subdivision for 4.25 MW Solar Array at 7869 Peck Road
• Approved Site Plan for 4600 Enders Road (unanimous)
• Recommended positive Zone Change from CA to R-5 for Garden Park Phase 1 on Highbridge Street
• Recommended positive Local Law change for OCWA at 5427 N. Burdick St (unanimous)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Seven Pines apartments for June 26, 2023 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Eastern Hills Bible Church site plan amendment for June 26, 2023 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved height and setback variances for three residential projects. One request for a pole barn was partially approved, while a garage height increase and pool setbacks were granted in full.

• Approved 20' rear yard variance for pole barn at 8005 Peck Rd; denied 5' side yard variance (5-0)
• Approved 3' height variance for garage at 8190 Salt Springs Rd (5-0)
• Approved 5' side yard and 10' rear yard variances for pool at 5821 Acton St (5-0)
• Conditioned 8005 Peck Rd approval on removal of old shed within one year
• Conditioned 5821 Acton St approval on planting minimum 2' arborvitae along rear property line within one year
• Approved meeting minutes from March 16, 2023 and April 20, 2023 (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board authorized the purchase of a new plow and chassis and awarded a contract for an oil water separator replacement. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for a local law regarding water line connections for subdivided lots.

• Awarded $183,500 bid to Casinella Excavating LLC for oil water separator replacement
• Authorized $156,673.40 purchase of a plow and chassis from Navistar
• Approved license/host agreement for EV charging station at TOPS parking lot
• Set May 24 public hearing for Local Law 2023-A regarding OCWA main line connections
• Referred Local Law 2023-A to the Town of Manlius Planning Board
• Declared 2013 Ford Taurus and 2016 Ford Explorer as surplus for sale
• Approved Abstract # 9 in the amount of $337,570.03
• Tabled Community Choice Aggregation Program for further consideration

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a seven-year special use permit renewal for Aspinall’s Tree & Landscaping. Several other projects, including a solar array and a site plan for 4600 Enders Road, were tabled for further information.

• Approved Special Use Permit Renewal for Aspinall’s Tree & Landscaping for 7 years (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for 6797 N. Manlius Road 2-lot subdivision for May 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR for 4600 Enders Road site plan (unanimous)
• Tabled 4.25 MW Solar Array at 7869 Peck Road until May 22, 2023
• Tabled 4600 Enders Road site plan until May 22, 2023
• Tabled Woodland Hills Subdivision (5280 Hoag Lane) application for further information

Town Board

The Town Board adopted Local Law 2023-6 to create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. The board also authorized the demolition of unsafe structures at 606 Cleveland Blvd and 607 Washington Blvd. Additionally, the board approved several personnel hires and salary adjustments.

• Adopted Local Law 2023-6 to establish a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district
• Approved demolition of unsafe structures at 606 Cleveland Blvd and 607 Washington Blvd
• Hired Maria Lenway as Comptroller at a yearly salary of $70,000
• Increased Kay Blythe's yearly salary to $46,600
• Approved Abstract # 8 in the amount of $314,119.30
• Approved $2,194.24 for Brightview Landscape Services spring clean up and mulch
• Referred Garden Park Apartments zone change application to Town and County Planning Boards
• Referred proposed tall grass Local Law to Sustainable Manlius Committee

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider site plan and special use permits for Hogan Drs. LLC regarding retail sales and residential apartments. The board will also review several accessory use permit renewals.

• Site Plan & Special Use Permits for retail and apartments at 8104-8110 Cazenovia Road
• Accessory Use Permit Renewal: Hosmer Violins
• Accessory Use Permit Renewal: Oberferst Dental Office
• Accessory Use Permit Renewal: Olmstead Real Estate Office
• Accessory Use Permit Renewal: Winkler Dental Office

The Planning Board approved four accessory use permit renewals for a dental office, real estate office, and other professional services. A proposal for apartments and retail sales at 4579 Southwood Heights Drive was tabled pending further information.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan and permits for 4579 Southwood Heights Drive
• Approved 7-year accessory use permit for Dr. Heath Winkler dental office (unanimous)
• Approved 7-year accessory use permit for Allen & Jill Olmstead real estate office (unanimous)
• Approved 7-year accessory use permit for Mark Oberferst dental office (unanimous)
• Approved 7-year accessory use permit for Thomas Hosmer violins (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals will review requests for property variances involving road frontage and yard setbacks. The board will also address the approval of minutes from March 16, 2023.

• Variance request for 13.76' front road frontage at 8291 E. Seneca Turnpike
• Variance request for a 10' rear yard setback at 7119 Carstairs Circle
• Side and rear yard setback variances for a 16 x 36 inground pool at 8278 Glen Eagle Dr.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two residential variance requests for a home addition and a pool installation. A request for a road frontage variance was held open pending a response from the Onondaga County Planning Board.

• Approved 10-foot rear yard variance for 8' x 26' addition at 7119 Carstairs Circle (4-0)
• Approved 7-foot side yard and 27-foot rear yard variances for inground pool at 8278 Glen Eagle Dr. (4-0)
• Held open public hearing for road frontage variance at 8291 E. Seneca Turnpike until May 18, 2023
• Tabled approval of March 16, 2023 minutes

Town Board

The Town Board adopted a new Neighborhood Sidewalk Program and approved a public assembly permit for the CNY Land Trust. A public hearing was opened regarding the demolition of unsafe structures at 606 Cleveland Boulevard and 607 Washington Boulevard. The Board tabled a police department lease with the Village of Manlius to allow for further negotiations.

• Adopted the Neighborhood Sidewalk Program (7-0)
• Approved public assembly permit for CNY Land Trust at 7213 Woodchuck Hill Road for August 12 (7-0)
• Opened public hearing for demolition of unsafe structures at 606 Cleveland Blvd and 607 Washington Blvd (7-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for proposed Planned Use District (PUD) local law (7-0)
• Declared Town of Manlius as lead agency for SEQRA for the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Approved installation of fire hydrant #15225 at 5427 North Burdick Street at $82.11 annually (7-0)
• Approved 1-year contract with Syracuse Signals for traffic beacons (7-0)
• Tabled 2023-2027 Village of Manlius Police Department lease for negotiations

Planning Board

The Planning Board issued a negative declaration under SEQR for a 4.25 MW solar array at 7869 Peck Road. Public hearings for the solar project and a proposed apartment complex at 4600 Enders Road were scheduled for May 8, 2023. The Board also discussed proposed legislation for Planned Unit Developments (PUD).

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR for 4.25 MW solar array at 7869 Peck Road (Member Rossetti voted no)
• Scheduled public hearing for 7869 Peck Road solar project for May 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 4600 Enders Road site plan (18 apartments) for May 8, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board referred a subdivision application for Pawsits Doggie Daycare to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a road frontage variance. A subdivision application for Hunters Ridge/Pauli Drive was tabled, and the Board discussed several inaccuracies and omissions in the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved March 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Pawsits Doggie Daycare subdivision at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike to ZBA for a 13.76-foot road frontage variance
• Tabled Hunters Ridge/Pauli Drive subdivision application until April 24, 2023

Town Board

The Town Board appointed an interim police chief and approved an $11,000 budget for Earthfest 2023. The board also authorized a notice of violation for a nuisance property and approved two land annexations to the Village of Minoa.

• Appointed Jason Cassalia as Interim Police Chief (7-0)
• Authorized notice of violation and order for 607 Washington Blvd (7-0)
• Approved $11,000 in expenditures for Earthfest 2023 (7-0)
• Tabled Muirfield Drainage Assessment options
• Scheduled Comprehensive Planning work session for April 12 at 5:00 PM (7-0)
• Referred Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning law to planning boards and set public hearing for April 12 at 6:35 PM (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 4.57 acres (Greiner) to Village of Minoa (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 3.79 acres (Caron) to Village of Minoa (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variances for residential inground pools in Fayetteville. One request for a code interpretation from Twin Ponds Housing LLC was adjourned to April 20.

• Approved 5-foot side yard setback variance for 16' x 32' pool at 5126 Reis Circle (5-0)
• Approved 12-foot front yard setback variance for 16' x 34' pool at 17 Wheeler Ave (5-0)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled interpretation of 'Usable District Space' for Twin Ponds Housing LLC until April 20

Town Board

The Town Board authorized the Supervisor to sign a resignation agreement with Police Chief Michael Crowell. The senior police captain will assume the Chief's duties until an interim chief is appointed.

• Authorized Supervisor John Deer to sign the Separation/Resignation agreement with Police Chief Michael Crowell (6-0)

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will discuss subdivision, site plan, and special use permit applications for a solar array project. The proposal is submitted by Horizon Solar Power and Catalyze Energy for a location in Kirkville. The board will also review the minutes from the February 27, 2023 meeting.

• Proposed 4.25 MW solar array at 4869 Peck Road, Kirkville
• Subdivision, site plan, and special use permit discussion for Horizon Solar Power and Catalyze Energy
• Approval of February 27, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Board discussed a proposed 4.25 MW solar array at 7869 Peck Road. The Board requested additional renderings for pad-mounted interconnections and screening. The matter was adjourned until April 10, 2023.

• Approved February 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned 7869 Peck Road solar array review to April 10, 2023

Town Board

The Town Board voted 3-3 to fail a motion referring a zone change application for the Kinsella Quarry to the Planning Board. Other actions included accepting a $50,000 police grant and approving an appraisal for a potential town hall property.

• Denied referral of Kinsella Quarry zone change application to Planning Board (3-3)
• Set Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee public hearing for March 28 at 6:30 PM
• Accepted $50,000 SAM grant for police department electric vehicle and equipment
• Declared 13 Model X-26P Tasers & Accessories as surplus property
• Approved $3,400 fee for CNY Pomeroy Appraisers Inc. for N. Burdick St. property appraisal
• Approved Supervisor's report for December 2022
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Abstract # 5 in the amount of $308,976.31

Planning Board

The Planning Board renewed a special use permit for Rufo’s Landscaping and approved a 2-lot subdivision on Peck Road. Three other development projects, including a solar array and housing developments, were tabled pending further information.

• Approved Special Use Permit renewal for Rufo’s Landscaping for 7 years (unanimous)
• Approved 2-Lot Subdivision at 8014 Peck Road (unanimous)
• Declared Planning Board Lead Agency for SEQR regarding Horizon Solar Power project (unanimous)
• Tabled Horizon Solar Power 4.25 MW Solar Array pending info on poles, wetlands, and access roads
• Tabled Twin Ponds Housing LLC residential project pending ZBA interpretation and PUD discussions
• Declared Planning Board Lead Agency for SEQR regarding Icon Companies, LLC project (unanimous)
• Tabled Icon Companies, LLC mixed-use project at 4600 Enders Road for further information

Town Board

The Town Board adopted Local Law 2023-5 to update exemptions for volunteer fire company members. The board also authorized the purchase of a new chassis and plow package and approved 2022 budget encumbrances and transfers.

• Authorized purchase of 2024 International Chassis ($112,507) and Plow package ($64,673.40) (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law 2023-5 regarding Exemptions for Members of Volunteer Fire Companies (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Budget Encumbrances and Transfers (6-0)
• Scheduled Climate Action Plan work session for March 8 at 5:00 PM (6-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Abstract # 4 in the amount of $463,204.93 (6-0)
• Declared 45 Smith & Wesson 45 Caliber Handguns as surplus equipment (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved seven variances for Don and Marijane Warner to subdivide and re-subdivide parcels at 7865 and 7869 Peck Road. The variances allow for adjusted road frontage, lot area, and barn setbacks to align property lines and separate a potential solar project. Approval is conditional upon a shared driveway agreement and Planning Board approval of the subdivision.

• Approved seven variances for road frontage, lot area, and barn setbacks at 7865 and 7869 Peck Rd (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2023 (5-0)
• Waived reading of public notices (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board tabled a site plan amendment for a 5 Mega-watt solar project at 6101 Kirkville Road North. The board requested documentation from National Grid regarding whether poles and cables must remain above ground. The board also noted the withdrawal of the Animal Sanctuary project on Woodchuck Hill Road.

• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Site Plan Amendment for Meltwater Solar, LLC at 6101 Kirkville Road North
• Noted withdrawal of Animal Sanctuary on Woodchuck Hill Road

Town Board

The Town Board adopted a local law to allow mixed-use development in Residential Multiple Use (RM) districts and approved a specific zone change for 4600 Enders Rd. The Board also authorized an engineering RFP and hired a new administrative assistant.

• Adopted Local Law 2023-3 amending RM Zoning to allow mixed-use development (6-0)
• Approved zone change for 4600 Enders Rd from Restricted Agricultural to Residential Multi-Use via Local Law 2023-4 (6-0)
• Authorized Town Supervisor to sign 2023 summer show contracts within budget (6-0)
• Authorized issuance of RFP for Planning and Engineering Services (6-0)
• Hired Miranda Lent as Administrative Assistant to the Town Supervisor at $33,280 annually (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for volunteer fire and ambulance tax exemptions for Feb 22, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Abstract #3 in the amount of $5,421,007.50 (6-0)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Board

The Town Board approved the annexation of two parcels of land to the Village of Minoa. The board also authorized a kayak dock purchase and denied a rezoning request for properties on Route 5. Discussions were held regarding proposed local laws for cannabis regulations.

• Approved annexation of 3.79-acre parcel at 7235 North Central Avenue (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 4.572-acre parcel on Kirkville Road (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of properties on Route 5, Chittenango, following Planning Board recommendation
• Authorized OCWA to install 8" water main extension in Changing Seasons Tract (6-0)
• Approved $43,228 purchase of floating launch kayak dock from BoardSafe (6-0)
• Approved Abstract #26 for $39,986.82 (7-0)
• Approved Abstract #2 for $278,231.06 (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for January 4 and January 11, 2023 (7-0)

Planning Board

The Board approved a site plan amendment to expand the footprint of the Peregrine Assisted Living Center. It also issued a positive recommendation to the Town Board regarding a proposed RM Zone resolution and scheduled a public hearing for a 2-lot subdivision.

• Approved amended Site Plan for Peregrine Assisted Living Center (unanimous)
• Issued positive recommendation to Town Board for proposed RM Zone resolution with changes (unanimous)
• Declared Planning Board as Lead Agency for SEQR regarding 8014 Peck Road (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR for 8014 Peck Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for 8014 Peck Road subdivision for February 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variances for residential projects. Both requests were granted unanimously after the board determined the benefits to the applicants outweighed any detriment to the community.

• Approved 5-foot rear yard setback variance for inground pool at 7153 Coventry Rd. S. (4-0)
• Approved 8-foot side yard setback variance for 430 sq ft pavilion at 6168 Poolsbrook Rd. (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 15, 2022 (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board authorized the Supervisor to sign a letter of intent to purchase over six acres on North Burdick Street for a potential municipal building. The board also approved a kayak dock purchase and declared police equipment as surplus. Several annexation requests and a zoning change were tabled.

• Authorized purchase of 6.22+/- acres on North Burdick Street for potential Town Hall (6-1)
• Approved $36,236 purchase of floating launch kayak dock from BoardSafe (7-0)
• Declared two Glock 9mm handguns and accessories valued at $1,000 as surplus (7-0)
• Approved hiring Bolaños Law employment attorneys at $225 per hour (7-0)
• Set February 8, 2023, for public hearing to amend RM zoning code (7-0)
• Approved Abstract # 1 in the amount of $306,741.26 (7-0)
• Tabled annexation requests for 7463 Kirkville Rd. and 7235 North Central Ave. pending SEQRA process
• Tabled zoning change for 8291 E. Seneca Turnpike until after February 8 hearing

Planning Board

The board will make decisions on a medical center site plan and a zone change recommendation for Megnin Farms. They will also hold a public hearing for a subdivision on Palmer Road and review an amendment for the Duguid Road solar array. Finally, they will hear an initial presentation for a 36-unit apartment development.

• Public hearing for a 2-lot subdivision at 4911 Palmer Road
• Decision on site plan for A&E & SNY Center on Medical Center Drive
• Decision on zone change recommendation for Megnin Farms at Route 5 and East Genesee Street
• Site plan amendment for the Duguid Road solar array
• Initial presentation for a 36-unit apartment at 5440 North Burdick Street

The Planning Board recommended that the Town Board deny a zone change for Megnin Farms due to density and infrastructure concerns. The Board also approved a 2-lot subdivision and a med spa site plan, while tabling a 276-unit residential proposal.

• Recommended against rezoning Megnin Farms from RA/Commercial to R3 (unanimous)
• Approved 2-lot subdivision at 4911 Palmer Road (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for A&E and SNY Center med spa with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved amended site plan for CVE North America solar array (unanimous)
• Tabled residential proposal for 5440 N Burdick St pending more information
• Approved 2023 meeting and application filing schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Baldwin, Sutphen and Frateschi Law Firm as attorneys (unanimous)
• Appointed Miller Engineering as Planning Board Engineer (unanimous)

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board is conducting an organizational meeting to appoint members to various boards, commissions, and official positions. The agenda also includes reviewing professional service contracts and discussing updates to town fee schedules.

• Appointments for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals chairs and members
• Review of Town Information Technology Services contract with Garam Group
• Proposed increases to the Code Fee Schedule
• Appointment of Police Department accreditation and evidence specialists
• Establishment of rates for EV charging stations at Town Hall

The Town Board conducted its organizational meeting to appoint board members, town officers, and legal counsel for 2023. The board also approved the 2023 salary schedule, updated fee schedules, and established operational policies for the year.

• Approved Abstract # 25 in the amount of $154,947.84
• Appointed Joe Lupia as Planning Board Chairperson (1-year term)
• Appointed Tim Kelly as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson (1-year term)
• Appointed Baldwin, Sutphen & Frateschi as Town, Planning Board, and Zoning Board Attorney
• Approved health insurance premium split: 84% Town/16% employee for non-collective bargaining; 50% Town/50% for Board and Justices
• Approved 2023 salaries, including Supervisor John Deer at $42,516
• Approved updated Code Fee Schedule with proposed increases
• Set electric charging station rate at Town Hall to .20 Per kwh