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Home My WebLink About38-4-5 3 Stevens Rd- Site plan apartments ( 11LOILVARK4101mote ILI W:H ,E A LT H Your Partner for a Healthy Community Environmental Health Division 401 Hams B. Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274 -6688; Fax (607) 274-6695 o S April 5 , 2005 John Alden Stevens Williamson, Clune & Stevens 317 North Tioga Street Post Office Box 126 Ithaca, New York 14851 =0. 126 Re: 3 Stevens Road, Town of Groton, Tax Map #38 .4-5 Dear Mr. Stevens : This letter is in response to your correspondence to our office dated March 29, 2005 concerning the above referenced property. You had stated that Mr. Adams intends to rent to a tenant who plans to use the facility as a pizza parlor. You are requesting recommendations with respect to its use as a pizza parlor. The previous use of the building was a small retail shop that mainly sold crafts and fabrics, but that also sold pies. To our knowledge, the pies were made elsewhere and sold at the shop. A pizza shop where pizza is made on the premises would change the nature and volume of the liquid waste . This would require a conversion permit. The Tompkins County Sanitary Code Article VI, Sm6 .03 (a.)3 states in part,"Conversion of a building by alteration, enlargement or extension of an existing building(s) or structure(s) in such a way as to result in a change in the volume or characteristics of the liquid wastes therefrom. . ." A conversion permit requires a lot that is served by a well to be one acre of land in which a 150 foot diameter circle fits or if the lot was created prior to August 17, 1977 a 30,000 square foot lot may be considered if all other Code requirements can be met. From the survey map our office attained from the Tompkins County Department of Assessment, this lot is much less than 30 ,000 square feet. The minimum lot size and minimum lot dimentions may be waived by the Permit Issuing Official where a Design Professional is responsible for the project. A Design Professional ' s submission is not a guarantee the Health Department can approve the proposal . In addition, a food service facility' s water system is regulated as a public water system. We have no information about the water system serving this property. We note, however, a gasoline spill in this area was investigated and remediated from 1989- 1997. A public water system needs to meet requirements outlined in Part 5 - 1 of the New York Sanitary Code. If your client plans to hire a design professional please have him contact our engineering staff, John Andersson, P.E. or Steve Maybee, P.E. (at 274-6688) to discuss this lot prior to designing any plans. Sincerely, Janice Koski Public Health Sanitarian PC : Gary Coats C.E. O. (T) Groton John Andersson P.E. , Steve Maybee P.E., Richard Ewald, Carol Chase, TCHD Town Justices (607) 8984273 Supervisor (607) 898-3 / 02 John J . Norman Town ®f Glenn E. Morey Arthur D. Dawson . Toam Clerk (607j 898-5035 Code Enforcement (607) 898-4428 Groton April L. Schefller Gary L. Coats Councilmen Supt. of Highways (607) 898-3110 Ellard L. Sovocool Richard C. Case, Jr. 101 Conger Boulevard, Groton, NY 13073 Donald P. Scheft]er ww�v.grotontownclerk.org Sheldon C. Clark Fax Numher (607) 898-3086 Richard B. Gamel f4a c8ini ile Too /a fft) FaX N®a 7 Fi OMOO A) Date/Tine°J Subject< Pages, including this sheet, 3 s Gr (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 16 December 2004 A motion was then made by Member Janice Haines to approve the Preliminary Site Plan for the proposed candle shop , as submitted, with a Public Hearing to be set for 20 January 2005 at 7: 30 p. m . The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Nays : None Member Albro Member Clark Absent : Member Baxendell Member Haines Member Gloster Member Guihan Motion carried . This becomes Action #48 of 2004 , CEO Coats advised the Planning Board that he would perform a Fire Inspection of the proposed business before the Public Hearing in January . Augustine Adams , Applicant / RO - 3 Stevens Road (McLean - former Patchwork & Pies) - T M # 38 . -4-5 - Site Plan Review / Special Permit for Proposed Renovations & Vehicle Sales Lot Chair Carey recognized the applicant who stated he had purchased the former Patchwork & Pies building at this intersection in McLean , and he wanted to renovate the existing building to include two 2 -bedroom apartments on the second floor, and an efficiency apartment , professional office , and car sales office on the first floor. The car sales office would be used in conjunction with a proposed vehicle sales lot to be located in the front of the existing building as shown on an extremely rough sketch accompanying the application . Chairperson Carey noted the applicant was seeking approval to park 16 cars on the proposed sales lot . Mr. Adams stated it would be more likely 5- 10 , but he wanted as much as possible because he heard the County may be re-doing the intersection and he would lose some of his road frontage . Supervisor Glenn Morey stated this has been rumored for the last five years . Chair Carey stated she had talked with County Planning who had just received Mr. Adams ' application , but they hadn 't completed their review under GML. In a letter to Chair Carey, dated 16 December 2004 , the Tompkins County Planning Department informed her that they had many concerns and issues , and may request more detailed information as they performed their review; they also noted that the submittal they received "may be incomplete . " The letter, which has been placed on file for the record, stated that although the Town could hold a public hearing on the matter, it could not make any decision until it received County Planning's 239 recommendation . Chair Carey stated that the rough sketch provided by the applicant left a lot to be desired, especially with regard to parking on this . 49± acre site . Mr. Adams stated that there was additional parking available at the rear of the parcel - enough for at least ten cars . He stated he had already placed a couple of cars out front for sale and had received a lot of response . Member Janice Haines commented on the difficulty with line of sight at that intersection , especially if cars are parked on the proposed sales lot . Chair Carey asked the applicant if he had talked with the Health Department regarding the proposed increase in sewage from the expanded use of the building, including offices and apartments . Mr. Adams said he had, along with CEO Coats , but had not received any response as yet. CEO Coats stated he had a letter and will get a copy of it to the Board members. Chair Carey stated the Board would want to see what the Health Department says , and she advised the applicant that if he gets the go-ahead, he would need Health Department approval . CEO Coats stated there were lots of things to consider with mixed occupancy: fire separations , egresses , parking requirements for the dwelling units (2 per unit, 1 for the efficiency, for a total of 5) . Customer parking would also have to be provided . Chair Carey stated the Board would need a letter from Tompkins County Highway, and she thought the request for 16 sale vehicles was too many for the lot. Member Tom Guihan stated he would like to see a Site Plan , drawn to scale . CEO Coats advised that the applicant would have to go through the Building Permit process once the Planning Board decided what was going to be allowed , and there were Page 2 of 5 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 16 December 2004 problems with natural light and ventilation because of the arrangement of the windows in this building. Chair Carey informed the applicant that the Board could not act on his application at this meeting as they needed additional information—letters from County Highway and the Health Department, a response from County Planning, and a detailed Site Plan , to scale . Member Guihan also wanted to see a sketch indicating the layout of the proposed apartments and offices for each floor . With no further discussion , a motion was then made by Member Brad Albro to postpone any action on the application until the 20 January 2005 meeting of the Planning Board . The motion was seconded by Member Guihan , with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Nays : None Member Albro Member Clark Absent : Member Baxendell Member Haines Member Gloster Member Guihan Motion carried . This becomes Action # 49 of 2004 . Cingular Wireless , Applicant / Russell Demond, RO - 1075 Old State Road - TM # 19 . - 1 -24 . 1 - Proposed Cell Tower Chairperson Monica Carey recognized Terri Burkholder, representing Cingular Wireless who was seeking approval to construct a 195 -foot cellular tower on this site . Ms . Burkholder presented a very complete , precise application which included a health safety evaluation of electromagnetic fields , a " no hazard" letter from FAA, a NEPAS Environmental Summary Report & Checklist, an Easement Agreement and a Ground Lease Agreement between Cingular and the property owner, Russell Demond . Ms . Burkholder explained the siting process and why this particular parcel was selected . It is proposed to cover Routes 222 and 90 . The type of tower selected had the least visual impact, which was a concern of CEO Coats . A photo of the proposed monopole tower (which has no guy wires) was shown to the Board members . She stated that the applicant "tries to co-locate any time they can . " The proposal was submitted to FAA and , as stated earlier, they had received a no-hazard letter from them and the tower would not have to be lighted . A four-foot lightning rod would be placed at the top of the 195-foot tower, making the total height 199 feet. An existing access road would be used which they will upgrade by adding # 2 stone . Technicians visit the site four times a year - every quarter - for required inspections ; parking is indicated for two vehicles , with a turnaround . Member Guihan asked about the fall zone for the tower . Ms . Burkholder stated that this had been addressed . CEO Coats advised that the lease was for a 100 ' by 100 ' property, with fencing within at 80 ' by 80 . They have also obtained a permanent easement from Mr. Demond agreeing not to put any buildings , etc. within the fall zone (an additional 99 feet) , as shown on a map accompanying the application . The fence will be locked using a chain and padlock. Chair Carey asked Town Attorney Monty if she saw any problems with the application ; she stated she had received a copy of everything and had no concerns . CEO Coats reminded the Board that if the tower is not used for a period of twelve months , there is an agreement with the owner to remove the tower and restore the land to its original state to a depth of two feet below the surface . This agreement will also be with the Town - which has been provided . Board Member Guihan asked what the antennae / platform would look like . Ms . Burkholder stated the antennas are between 4 and 6-feet tall and 8 inches wide, and they are attached to a triangular platform (w/ adjustable height) on the tower. There will be six per platform . She stated they had a co - location agreement with all the major carriers , who could also utilize the proposed tower . Lee Shurtleff stated that he was present as the County Administration was interested in what the plan was for the proposed tower, and they are looking to upgrade the County's radio system by utilizing from 8 - 12 tower sites throughout Tompkins County in an attempt to co-locate on them as needed . Page 3 of 5 Tompkins County DEPARTMENT 'OF PLANNING 1 2004 121 East1Court Street ' ' Ithaca, New#york , 14850 Edward C. Marx, AICP __ Telephone (607) 274-5560 Commissioner of Planning Fax (607) 274-5578 December 16, 2004 Ms. Monica Carey, Planning Board Chair Town of Groton P .O . Box 36 Groton, NY 13073 -0036 Re : Review Pursuant to § 239 -1 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law Action: Site Plan/Special Permit, 3 Stevens Road, Tax parcel No. 38 .4-5 Dear Ms. Carey: Please be advised that the Planning Department has received the Town of Groton ' s request for a review of a site plan and special permit application pursuant to §239 -1 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law. We have received the application, short environmental assessment form, and preliminary site plan information. Staff is in the process of reviewing the project and will submit comments to the Town within thirty (30) days in accordance with § 239 -1 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law. Some of the potential issues that we may be looking at include the impacts to traffic circulation and safety, and the adequacy of parking spaces to accommodate each of the proposed uses of the site . We ' d also like to note that the submission may be incomplete . We believe that a drawing, to scale, that shows the location of parking and access to the site is necessary to appropriately assess the impacts of this project. We may request more detailed information as we perform our review. The Town may hold a public hearing on December 16, as you indicated in your letter requesting this review, but you may not make a decision on the proposal until you receive our 239 recommendation. You may want to keep the hearing record open until you receive our recommendation. Thank you for the opportunity to review this proposal . Sincerely, d t� Edward C . Marx, AICP Commissioner of Planning I to] ON I 1A IN 101 M KO Lei 1 '7) :HEALTH lu a Your Partner for a Healthy Community Environmental Health Division 401 Hams B . Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-66 30l (607) 274�6695 Ott November 19, 2004 t � I i �, c.9 t > WX Augie Adams °ti` f ,` 1 1460 Elmira Road Newfield, NY 14867 Re: Property located at 3 Stevens Rd (T) Groton, Tax Map # 38 .4-5 Dear Mr. Adams. On November 15 , 2004 you submitted a Sewage System Construction Permit Application for the above referenced property. At this time we can not process your application for conversion any further. From the information I gathered from the Tompkins County Department of Assessments, this property is less than 30,000 feet. A conversion permit requires a lot that is served by a well to be one acre of land in which you can inscribe a • 150 foot diameter circle or if the lot was created prior to August 17, 1977 a 30 ,000 square foot lot may be considered if all other Code requirements can be met. Please submit a current survey map so we can assess if your lot does fit our requirements as I have indicated above. According to the Tompkins County Sanitary Code Article VI, Sm6 .05g "Where a Design Professional is responsible for the sewage system design and all other parts of Article VI are met, the minimum lot size and minimum lot dimension may be waived by the Permit Issuing Official . . . " If you want to proceed with your plans, our office would recommend you hire an engineer to help you design a sewage system and submit it to our office for approval . I am enclosing a list of design professionals. Have your design professional contact our engineering staff, John Andersson P.E. or Steve Maybee P.E. (at 274 =6688) to discuss the various concerns in regards to this lot. Sincerely, Janice Koski Public Health Sanitarian • PC: Gary Coats C .E.O. (T) Groton John Andersson P.E., Steve Maybee P.E., Richard Ewald TCHD ,Tompkins County DEP ,i. —IMENT=OF PLANNING 1`21 East CourtaStreet[! Ithaca, Nev !, York '14850 Edward C. Marx, AICP = w Telephone (607) 274-5560 Commissioner of Planning '? Fax (607) 274-5578 Ms. Monica Carey, Planning Board Chair January 5 , 2005 Town of Groton P .O. Box 36 Groton, NY 13073 -0036 Re : Review Pursuant to §239 -1 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law Action: Site Plan/Special Permit, 3 Stevens Road, Tax parcel No. 38 .-4-5 Dear Ms. Carey: This letter acknowledges your referral of the proposal identified above for review and comment by the Tompkins County Planning Department pursuant to §239 -1 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law. The Department has reviewed the proposal, as submitted, and has determined that it is incomplete. GML§239 —m requires the referring body (the Town of Groton) to submit a "full statement of such proposed action" to the county planning agency. A "full statement" is defined as all materials required by the referring body as an application on the proposed action. The required materials are outlined in the preliminary site plan checklist in Article 4, Section 441 . 3 of the Town' s Land Use and Development Code . We are unable to complete our review without a full statement that includes a site plan that is drawn to scale showing: boundaries of the property (including highway rights of way), location of parking for all proposed uses, location of access and egress, - provision for pedestrian access, - location and design of buffer areas, including existing vegetative cover. The Department offers the following preliminary comments for your consideration: We are concerned that the proposed use of the site for a used car lot will create visibility problems at the existing intersection. Without a site plan drawn to scale, it is difficult to determine if there is room for the proposed 16 cars without encroaching on the right of way. Parking should also be provided on site for the apartments and offices proposed. We are also concerned that there is not enough room for internal vehicular circulation. A back in, back out configuration on the entire site creates a dangerous vehicular and pedestrian situation. There should be a landscaped buffer between the roadway and the proposed vehicles to provide an improved aesthetic to this major intersection in the hamlet of McLean. The buffer should also provide enough room for safe pedestrian movement outside of the roadway. We look forward to receiving additional information to complete our review of this proposal . Sincerely, Edward C. Marx, AICP Commissioner of Planning Cc: John Lampman, County Highway Department Dec 16 04 11 : 22a ITCTCITCPD ( 607 ) 274 - 5578 p . l RPCEIVE Tompkins , County DEC 1 2004 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING iuwi TOWN CLERK 121 East Court: Street. Ithaca, New York 14850 Edward C. Marx, AICP Telephone (607) 274-5560 Commissioner of Planning Fax (607) 274-5578 December 16, 2004 Ms, Monica Carey, Planning Board Chair Town of Groton P.O. Box 36 Groton, NY 13073 -0036 Re : Review Pursuant to §239 -1 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law Action: Site Plan/Special Permit, 3 Stevens Road, Tax parcel No. 38 .-4-5 Dear Ms. Carey: Please be advised that the Planning Department has received the Town of Groton' s request for a review of a site plan and special permit application pursuant to §239 4 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law. We have received the application, short environmental assessment form, and preliminary site plan information. Staff is in the process of reviewing the project and will submit comments to the Town within thirty (30) days in accordance with §239 4 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law. Some of the potential issues that we may be looking at include the impacts to traffic circulation and safety, and the adequacy of parking spaces to accommodate each of the proposed uses of the site. We ' d also like to note that the submission may be incomplete. We believe that a drawing, to scale, that shows the location of parking and access to the site is necessary to appropriately assess the impacts of this project. We may request more detailed information as we perform our review. The Town may hold a public hearing on December 16, as you indicated in your letter requesting this review, but you may not make a decision on the proposal until you receive our 239 recommendation. You may want to keep the hearing record open until you receive our recommendation. Thank you for the opportunity to review this proposal. Sincerely, Edward C. Marx, AICP Commissioner of Planning :HEALT • MILIMILMMAIM Your Partner for a Healthy Community Environmental Health Division 401 Hams B . Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-6688; Fax (607) 274-6695 November 19 , 2004 Augie Adams !, dx {�, ell 1460 Elmira Road Newfield, NY 14867 pot Re : Property located at 3 Stevens Rd (T) Groton, Tax Map # 38 .4=5 Dear Mr. Adams : On November 15 , 2004 you submitted a Sewage System Construction Permit Application for the above referenced property. At this time we can not process your application for conversion any further. From the information I gathered from the Tompkins County Department of Assessments, this property is less than 30,000 feet. A conversion permit requires a lot that is served by a well to be one acre of land in which you can inscribe a 150 foot diameter circle or if the lot was created prior to August 17, 1977 a 30 ,000 square foot lot may be considered if all other Code requirements can be met. Please submit a current survey map so we can assess if your lot does fit our requirements as I have indicated above. According to the Tompkins County Sanitary Code Article VI, S-6 .05g "Where a Design Professional is responsible for the sewage system design and all other parts of Article VI are met, the minimum lot size and minimum lot dimension may be waived by the Permit Issuing Official . . . " If you want to proceed with your plans, our office would recommend you hire an engineer to help you design a sewage system and submit it to our office for approval . I am enclosing a list of design professionals . Have your design professional contact our engineering staff, John Andersson P.E. or Steve Maybee P.E. (at 274-6688) to discuss the various concerns in regards to this lot. Sincerely, Janice Koski Public Health Sanitarian PC : Gary Coats C .E. O . (T) Groton John And ersson P .E. , Steve Maybee P.E. , Richard Ewald TCHD qpolon f7own Planning Rourd EST, APRIL 1968 TOWN OF GROTON • COUNTY OF TOMPKINS P. O. BOX 36 101 CONGER BOULEVARD GROTON, NEW YORK 13073 - 0036 AGENDA PLANNING BOARD TV FETING DECEMBER 16, 2004 AT 7:30 PM • Application from Steve and Noreen Turesik to operate a Candle Shop from their home at 1217 spring St. Ext. Tax Map # 24 . - 1 -4. 1 • Application from Augustine Adams to operate a Used Car Office/Sales and Rental Apartment at 3 Stevens Rd. Tax Map # 38 . -4-5 • Application for Site Plan Review/ Building Permit for a Cell Tower by Cingular Wireless on property owned by Russell Demond, 1075 Old Stage Rd. Tax Map # 19 . - 1 -24 . 1 • Approve minutes of November meeting . • Any other business to come before the Board Monica Carey Planning Board Chair APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW/SPECIAL PERMIT Town of Groton, PO Box 36 Groton, New York, 13073 Fees <2000 sq. ft. $ 100. 00 APPLICATION DATE �® 04 >2000 sq. ft. $250.00 TAX PARCEL # t— ZONE _-- Application is vL0 P� T�Ew1oP 1)ou� � i2s u5t_� P t�-/t oft=tc.�� Located at S � � tcs N ._ orF( c(9 �-Ft` � Peh-2r��►� rr To be used for � -- ,� �s�,� , Rs — APA>zl~w ► 'V�JTOI Landowner' s name (if different than applicant) 4voi v � ww J) qoi Landowner' s address ~� ` Vz( r d W e�rI Signature of Landowner ( Phone Z 7 z - , 6 � Type of Construction 4V No. of Stories °Z_ No . of units No . of baths Type of Heat S' & I eSq. ft. — Basement 1 " Floor 2"a Floor Plot plan — please use reverse side or separate sheet Re (_uired Permits (if applicable) : / Health Dept. ✓ Building Permit t/ Planning Board Building Inspector Volf The undersigned applies for permission to do the above, in accordance with ALL the laws & Regulations of the Town of Groton, New York, or others having jurisdiction, and affirms that all statements and information given herein are correct to the best of their belief. Applicant' s Name .ddress Phone Signatures' �--All � Mail or bring form to Groton Town Clerk's Office PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd. Groton, NY 13073 Date of Public Hearing: Paid: El $ 100 ElApproved ElDenied Date $250 Signed: ReceiptN Planning Board Chair Ad Paid 14- 16.4 (11/95)—Text 12 PriOJECT I. D. NUMBER 617.20 SEOR Appendix C State Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART I — PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor) 1 . APPLICAN /SPONSOR 2 . PROJECT NAME v S S l2� c ea n 3 . PROJECT LOCATION: . l Municipallty IvN 1� or 6 "Topj Count 4 . PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide map) 0 lLD -PATC SAW Df� K f ! I C/e 0 PnEL O F me Ljo 1Jrj~x �- F t t(g 5 . IS PROPOSED ACTION : ❑ New ❑ Expansion emodiflcation/alteration 6 . DESCRIBE PJOJJECT BRIEFLY: WI EIF� QpTC 4\PJ a 2 tw PIES ` M 3 APr6 f1l-cc, 0urr i f4 (i o r (C6 Lase D CAk. 1Lor mr►d lc.it:� 7 . AMOUNT OF LANDS (AFFECTED: �/] Initially — • "r acres Ultimate) `LJ acres 8 . WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXfSTfNG ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? OdYes ❑ No If No, describe briefly 9 . WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? ❑ Residential ❑ Industrial ,Commercial ❑ Agriculture ❑ Park/Forest/Open space ❑ Other Describe: 10 . DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)? ❑ Yes ON if yes, list agency(s) and permit/approvals 11 . DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? ❑ Yes RrNo If yes, list agency name and permit/approval 12 . AS A RESULT ,O�,F(PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION ? ❑ Yes Y� No I CERTIFY �THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE fl,} Applicant/sponsor name: r ` tk6y tS&71 iw 4 A AM l2 0 Date: Signature: J ''1 If the action is in the Coastal Area , and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment OVER 1 PART II — ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Agency) r A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR PART 617.4? If yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF. ❑ Yes ❑ No B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.6? If No, a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency. ❑ Yes ❑ No C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible) C1 . Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: C2. Aesthetic agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly: C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly C5. Growth , subsequent development , or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly. C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1 -05? Explain briefly. C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly. D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CEA? ❑ Yes ❑ No E. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? ❑ Yes ❑ No If 'yes, explain briefly PART III — DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial , large, important or otherwise significant . Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i . e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring ; (c) duration ; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed . If question D of Part II was checked yes, the determination and significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA. ❑ Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the FULL EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration . ❑ Check this box if you have determined , based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation , that the proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination : Name of Lead Agency Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Si gnature o Responsi e O icer in Lea Agency Signature o Preparer (I Brent from responsible officer) Date 2 TOWN OF GROTON LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN CHECKLIST Please answer and/or show all that are applicable to your site plan review a. Title of drawing, including name and address of applicant and person responsible for preparation of the drawing. ,b. North arrow, scale, and date. lt"L c. Boundaries of the property plotted to scale /*7 \ �. Existing watercourses. e. Grading and drainage plan, showing existing and proposed contours. f. Location, proposed use, and height of all buildings. g. Location, design, and construction materials of all parking and truck loading areas, showing access and egress. h. Provision for pedestrian access. i. Location of outdoor storage, if any. j . Location, design, and construction materials of all existing or proposed site improvements, including drains, culverts, retaining walls, and fences. k. Description of the methods of waste disposal and location, design, and construction materials of such facilities. 1 . Description of the method of securing public water and location, design, and construction materials of such facilities. m. Location of fire and other emergency zones, including the location of fire hydrants. n. Location, design, and construction materials of all energy distribution facilities, including electrical , gas, and solar energy. o. Location, size, design , and conrruction materials of all proposed signs. p. Location and proposed development of all buffer areas, including existing vegetative cover. q. Location and design of outdoor lighting facilities. r. Designation of the amount and location of building area proposed for each activity type. s. General landscaping plan and planting schedule t. Other elements integral to the proposed development as considered necessary by the Planning Board, including identification of any Federal, State, or County permits required for the project's execution. If you have any questions or concerns on this matter please feel free to contact us.at 898-4428 or 898-5035. 0 i I lhf o�f _ SheW - � - JUM S'M� Vra Sim- - 0 P� - R� --- new-n T POO L9or - - I - � cl ) c� � � - _ - - } L IJ D s oatPr 1 Gam- W-[ L c_._ Fzo r�, -eX 1 sT_ l 1� C- - - bikDROOMS fro - I GFF /tPr p6vl0 - �GC-ou nti_ N6 UCC4 Gad' T lC06 Nr LoT a - - - - - - pi. nY �i a+.c � v p _ R6P4 lies 7`2 - - -- V�~�- .al()M�tC77DAi (Or c , J +e r r_o r W r L i. 14A LtE 6 W i1 . 6'rC CKPOM J'U ' ni Pe - I - ► I omPr� r�i� s O, . 4ep6/14) be TOWN OF GROTON AGRICULTURAL DATA STATEMENT 1 . Name and address of applicant: Tip 6 A am c. 2 . Location of the proposed action : QV6AJS 3 . Description of the action to include : a) Size of parcel or acreage to be acquired and tax map identification number of to parcel(s) involved . b) The type of action proposed (e . g. single-family dwelling or subdivision, multi amily development, apartment complex, commercial or industrial facility, school, community or public se ice facility, airport, etc .) and c) Project density. (Please provide this information on the reverse side of this application and/or ttach additional description as necessary .) 4 . Name, address, telephone number and type of farm of owner(s) of la within the agricultural district which land contains farm operations(s) and upon which the project is proposed or hich is located within 500 feet of the boundary of the property upon which the project is Tt sed : a) Name : Phone : Address : Type of farm : b) Name : Phone : Address : Type of farm : c) Name : Phone : Address : Type of farm : d) Name : Phone : Address : Type of farm 5 . Tax map or other map showing t /siof the proposed project relative to the location of farm operations identified in the ADS . Comment by presiding Board: Signed: Position: Date: �.W. rM \� 9Y r;J: • G P�fvf a ' ,,GJ \ LcI RL' y9 e / wo Alt �f 5 G' d� ,, , pj Z8. 3v 6u/.[ o %ve O �1 r � O C ' O Z 4 p o O h Ik Q f u arE,P,v�.�o I hereby certify Thal lh s map is Pn accumoi delineation of an actual suf•;e/ m �ria un ? r my res ;� r:it .a ;inn^hr`.cion and direction, subject to of :".•`.:7 '!1 .! l i. . : 'l `:` aof1!ll2nd� :I '%; i.1 ;r c; . i' r, to E'.B y ` :9rhg a seal d a ill. !i� i i KYir� c: gyp;r � '�f 15 a 1°I '� , ,, r _ ,:d::._ ♦ rl�!Ai'.icion of the ?! Y . $w ;J _G!12liCn i a,',. IN Ciii;"es, if any, LC �! are c)t.howrn. _-- — /✓ SG r IVAV SWIO Lc IM9 lIglVOs �f �,� A.e �4 � Tied ✓/S ,Zor 99 Tow .v Of �.eoroN Av,vey OF rm,01ON5 .S'rArf Of / lw&) fOAr • D,grE : 47a sZs Ul = -Db AM PART - TIME SECRETARY 607 836 4162 P . 01 INDEX of ACTIONS - 2004 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD MEETING DATE ACTION NO, DESCFgPT10N 12 / 16 / 04 47 STEPHEN & NDWEN n)RCSIK. APPLICANTS/ROs • 1217 Spring St. Ext . • TM 924 . 9 1 - 4 - 1 - Declaration of Negative Environmental Impact under SECM for Proposed candle Shop. 48 STEPHEN & NOREEN nACSIK, APPLICANTS/ROs - 1217 Spring St. Ext. • TM #24 . - 1 -4 . 1 • Preliminary Site Plan APPROVED for proposed candle shop, with Public Hearing set for 20 January 2005 at 7.30 PM. 49 AUGUSTINE ADAMS, APPLICANT/RO - 3 Stevens Rd. (McLean % Former Patchwork & Pies) - TM # 38 . -4 -5 - Site Plan Review/Special Permit for proposed apts. , offices , & vehicle sales lot POSTPONED until 20 January 2005 so applicant can provide requested information. 50 CINGULAR WIRELESS, APPLICANT/RUSSELL DEMOND, F0 - 1075 Old Stage Rd. TM # 19 . - 1 . 24 - 1 - Declaration of Negative Environmental Impact under SEW for proposed 195' cell tower. 51 CINGULAR WIRELESS* APPLICANT/RUSSELL DEMOND, ID - 1075 Old Stage Rd. - TM # 19 . - 1 - 24 . 1 - Preliminary Site Plan ACCEPTED as being complete with Public Hearing set for 20 January 2005 at 7140 PM. 52 APPROVED MINUTES OF 11/18/04 PLANNING BD. MEETING, as submitted. JoanEFitch , Board Secretary Copy faxed to ApriUTena ® Town Office & emailed to MC& MG on 12/17/04 , JF Page 1 of 1 !. ' Opolon Town Planning Board EST, APRIL 1968 TOWN OF GROTON COUNTY OF TOMPKINS P. O. BOX 36 101 CONGER BOULEVARD GROTON, NEW YORK 13073 - 0036 December 13 , 2004 Edward C. Marx, Commissioner Tompkins County Department of Planning 121 East Court St Ithaca, NY 14850 This notice is being sent to you pursuant to Article 12-B, Sections 239 -1 and -m of the New York State General Municipal Law. Enclosed is a copy of the application for a Site Plan Review/Special Permit for Commercial/ Rental of 3 Stevens Rd. Tax Map # 38 . -4- 5 submitted by Augustine Adams . A review of this application has been set for Thursday December 16, 2004 at 7 : 30 PM at the Groton Town Hall, 101 Conger Boulevard. Any recommendation would be appreciated. Sincerely, CLL �E'c Monica Carey Planning Board Chair Cc : Special Permit File 06f0112005 07 : 25 FAX 6072746695 N4MUMS COUNTY 0 003 c . v :' % 6 : � - � 'v !"•1.4 : PA I LI- Crl C 1 `; , lr . tV f, . - , t ,. : :: .: . uc ,i �� h �, ,� "*` Allen T. Fulkerson L. S. a' r_. -77 David A. Herrick, P.E. Lee Dresser. L. S. Engineers and .Surveyors FrankL. Santulli, P.E. Andrew J . Sciarabba, P. E. May 27, 2005 Mrs. Janice Koski Public Health Sanitarian Tompkins County Health Department 401 Harris B. Dates Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Property Owned by Augie Adams Located at 3 Stevens Road Town of Groton Tax Map #38=4-5 Dear Mrs. Koski, TO Miller, P.C. was hired by Mr. Augie Adams to review the existing structure and septic system at 3 Stevens Road 1n .the Town of Groton and correspond with your office to determine an acceptable use of the property. It is my understanding that in November of 2004 Mr. Adams submitted a Sewage Construction Permit Application for the property with the intent of expanding the septic system to allow for the use of the property as either an apartment complex or a pizza parlor. You denied this request in a letter dated November 19, 2004 which stated the tot was undersized to accommodate an expansion under the waiver provisions of the current Sanitary Codes. I reviewed a survey map prepared by Denkenberger and Green dated 6-23-92 and last revised 10-21 -04 and concur with your assessment that the lot does not have suftIcient free space for an expansion of the existing system . I performed a site inspection on 5.13.05 to try to determine the location and size of the existing system as well as to review the existing use of the structure. I was unable to determine the exact location of the existing septic system beyond the septic tank. The lateral foam the structure leaves the east side of the building and according to Mr. Adams flows into a buried septic tank just west of the Lafayette Road right-of-way. This tank was buried at the time of the site visit so I was unable to determine Its size or where the flow goes after leaving the tank . The existing structure is a two-story framed structure. The upstairs was apparently last used as an apartment as it has a full bathroom, and washer and dryer hook-ups, It is serviced by its own hot water heater. The space is very undefined but as an open studio apartment could accommodate 2 or 3 beds. The downstairs was apparently used as a retail space as it includes a separate half bath and a kitchen sink also with it's own hot water heater. This space is open as well but apparently has been used for one large or two small otficetretall spaces. 203 North Aurora street . P.O. Box 777 a Ithaca, Newyork 148511 w (607) 272-6477 06 / 01 / 2005 07 : 25 FAX 6072746695 TOMPKINS COUNTY la 004 ` ! D '� !j 1'414 : loll I LL /ZIIt C I`i P I 1 -II — f•: : - +9 : 1 . . . . o In discussions with Mr. Stephen Maybe of your office we Moth agreed these conditions would dictate that Mr. Adams keep the existing use of the building the same so as. not to overstress the existing septic system . These were my findings on the current use of this property. I make no certification as to the functioning of the existing system, nor any interpretations of the local building or zoning codes that may dictate the use of the property. If you require anything else from me please feel free to call. Sincerely, raw J. be$ Senior CMI sneer cc: Mr. ugie Adams 2. HEALTH Your Partner for a Healthy Community Environmental Health Division 401 Harris B. Dates Drive, Ithaca, NV 14850 (607) 274-6688; Fax (607) 274-6695 June 1 , 2005 Town of Groton Gary Coats 101 Conger Blvd. Groton, New York 13073 Re : 3 Stevens Road, Tax Map #38-4-5 Dear Mr. Coats : As you are aware, Augie Adams applied for a sewage system permit to convert the above property into a pizza parlor or multiple apartments . The conversion permit was denied because of the limited size of this parcel . However, we would not object to utilizing the current sewage system for the existing or similar building use as long as it is functioning properly. We concur with Andrew Sciarabba, P .E. regarding his findings and recommendations (see attached letter) . The studio apartment must not exceed one bedroom. The downstairs must be used for retail office space only. We recommend that the drinking water be tested for bacteria and nitrate on a regular basis . Please call me if you have any questions . Sincerely, Stephen J. A. )ay P .E. Public Health Engineer Cc : Janice Koski, Sanitarian a: 3 StevensRd