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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD -2- 3/4/04 Viglotti. Applicant stated he would be using the building for warehousing. Mr. Morris stated the first thing that needs to be addressed would be the set back and what is required in the Industrial zone. He also stated that the building has lost any of the "grandfather" clauses it had attached to it because it has been vacant in excess of 18 months or more. Applicant also stated that there is no water or sewer capabilities in the building He would be hooking up toilets and he would have to have water tanked in for this use. He also stated that when a portion of the building collapsed - all water mains were broken. He stated the reason for the subdivision is that he would like to lease each portion separately and eventually sell it. He also stated there are DEC concerns that have to be mitigated but he is willing to go forward. His only purpose is to get the building back into working order. Applicant also stated that owner has not paid Village taxes on the property since 1994 or county taxes since 1990. In conclusion Mr. Morris stated that the Village would search their files for a copy of the site plan for the Bridge and review it for the next meeting. GARY LEONARD, 2684-2686 WEST MAIN STREET Next on the agenda was the proposal from Gary Leonard for two one bedroom apartments at 2684-2686 West Main Street. Mr. Leonard presented the Board with a letter from him dated March 3, 2004 stating that he cannot rent his storefronts as commercial establishments and therefore is petitioning the Board to be able to use them for two one bedroom apartments. He also presented the Board with a leXter signed by the owner of Ciccio's Restaurant stating he gives permission for Mr. Leonard to allow his tenants to park up to four vehicles in his parking lot, a copy ora letter from the Water Department stating they can provide water for the two apartments and lastly a computer rendition of what the building would look like if the two storefronts were remodeled into apartments. Mr. Morris stated that apartments must be 750 sq. ft. and Mr. Leonard's do not meet this requirement. He would have to go to the ZBA for a variance. Mr. Alfonso stated while he has no objection to the proposal he would like to remind the Board that the Masterplan objects to storefront apartments. He stated that it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the storefronts do not give the appearance of being commercial space but residential. He suggested that the storefi'ont be blended in with the rest of the building in color and style. He also suggested that applicant use some type of decorative molding between the two floors - similar to the molding on the roof soffitt. It was also suggested that the Board needs to verify if by allowing applicant to use four of his parking spaces - it leaves Ciccio's with sufficient parking to conform with their site plan. Mr. Morris asked applicant where he stores his trash and he stated on the side of the building - in regular garbage cans with lids. There is no parking on the street and Mr. Alfonso wondered where the existing tenants park - and Mr. Leonard stated they find parking either in the municipal lot or on the side streets. Mr. Alfonso stated Mr. Leonard should encourage his tenants not to park on the sidewalk. Mr. Morris also informed applicant that he needs to get permission from the Board of Trustees for increased sewer usage. At this point Mr. Morris stated he would write a letter to the ZBA stating that the Planning Board has no objection to applicant getting a variance for two undersized apartments. At this point the Board agreed that they had no objection to the concept but