Manlius public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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