PLANNING BOARD AGENDA

Common Council Chambers

October 19, 2023 – 4:30 PM

PB Case No.:  11-23                                                   Zone:   Central Business District (CBD)

Address:          110 Bleecker Street                            Requested Action:      Special Use Permit

Applicant:       Kenny Le

Owner:            Philip Steppello                                              

Pursuant to City of Utica Zoning Code Section 2-29-346(c) the applicant is seeking approval of a Special Use Permit for a proposal to open a smoke shop at 110 Bleecker Street.

The applicant is proposing to sell tobacco products and tobacco essentials in a space that was previously occupied by a vapor shop.  As such, they are not proposing any significant modifications to the interior or exterior of the space.  No smoking will be permitted on the premises.  Parking will be limited to on-street availability.

PB Case No.:  12-23                                                               Zone: Urban Mixed Use (UMU)

Address:          2116 Oriskany Street          Requested Action:      Special Use Permit &

Applicant:       Chris Stever                                                        Site Plan Review

Owner:            Chris Stever                                       

Pursuant to City of Utica Zoning Code Section 2-29-125(a), the applicant is seeking approval of a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a proposal to significantly expand his existing vehicle sales business at 2122 Oriskany Street into the adjoining property at 2116 Oriskany Street.

The applicant is proposing to purchase the adjoining property, construct an addition on to his existing building after consolidating the two lots and add self-storage units at the combined site.

The existing Moto-World building measures 12,000 square feet with a 5,000 square foot addition that was recently added in the rear of the building.  The applicant is proposing to mirror the existing building layout with a 12,000 square foot addition for the sales of new boats and recreational vehicles and a 5,000 square foot storage building in the rear.  The new construction and existing buildings will be joined in the center by a small loading dock measuring roughly 25’ X 25’.

Within the UMU zoning district, vehicle sales require Site Plan approval by the Planning Board while self-storage facilities require a Special Use Permit.  A public hearing will be required prior to the Board’s consideration of a Special Use Permit.