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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-19TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 19 October 2017 - 7:30 PM Town Hall Court Room - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Mark Baxendell, Chairman Leon Brockway, Jr., Vice -Chairman Monica Carey Barbara Clark Edward Neuhauser Lisa Maloney Hahn Bret Wyllie Others Present Joan Fitch, Board Secretary Applicants & Public in Attendance Alan Wilkinson, Applicant; Sheldon Clark & Kelly Smith, Town Council Members. II REGULAR MEETING 11 The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order by Chairman Mark Baxendell at 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 17 AUGUST & 21 SEPTEMBER 2017 A motion was made by Member Monica Carey to approve the Minutes of the 17 August and 21 September 2017 Planning Board meetings, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Lisa Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #70 of 2017. OLD BUSINESS - NONE NEW BUSINESS Alan Wilkinson, Applicant/ Reputed Owners - NYS Route 34B - TM #35.-1-25.2 - Proposed Self - Storage Facilitv Chairman Baxendell recognized the applicant who explained that he was seeking approval to construct self -storage units on the subject 45± -acre parcel. The facility would utilize 5± acres of the property, as shown on a sketch accompanying his application. He stated that he would not construct all of the proposed 15 buildings at once, but may start with one or two buildings. His long-range plan was to complete all of the buildings. Mr. Wilkinson informed the Board that he also owns and adjacent property where he lives. Access to the facility would be from Route 34B where there is an existing driveway that he would like to make larger. Page 1 of 2 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 19 October 2017 When asked about fences, the applicant stated he was not sure about their use; some facilities have them and some, who use security cameras, do not. He has 365± feet of road frontage as shown on a portion of the tax map that was provided. Chairman Baxendell commented that the NYSDOT will need to look at this proposed project which would be set back about 45 feet from the road. It was noted by Chairman Baxendell that this application had been forwarded to the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability on 6 October, but no response has yet been received. Mr. Wilkinson stated he would talk with the State DOT. Regarding lighting, the applicant commented that he planned to use motion -sensor lights. Electric will be provided to the buildings by underground conduit and used for facility lights only; there will be no office on the property. Chairman Baxendell confirmed that Mr. Wilkinson had received the Town's checklist to work with, and advised him that the Board must wait until it has received a response from the County Planning Department and the NYSDOT. Member Carey asked about visual buffers, and the applicant responded that he could put in trees. Member Carey thought that might be worth looking into. The applicant also advised that he planned on having a sign. Chairman Baxendell commented that the Board needed a more detailed Site Plan in order to proceed with its review. As mentioned before, they also needed a response from County Planning and the NYSDOT. When asked about the driveway and parking area, Mr. Wilkinson stated it will be gravel. The buildings will be slab on grade. At the conclusion of this discussion, the Board realized they needed more information in order to proceed. Therefore, a motion was made by Member Maloney Hahn to postpone any action on this application until their regular 16 November 2017 meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Ed Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows: Motion carried. Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway This becomes Action #71 of 2017. ADJOURNMENT At 8 p.m., a motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Bret Wyllie, with all members present voting in favor. J n E. Fitch, Board Secretary Page 2 of 2 Emailed to Supv., Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Fritz, Attorney Monty & Board Members on 10/20/17.