HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-18 TOWN OF GROTON
Planning Board Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 1993; 8:00 p.m.
PLANNING BOARD
(* Denotes Members Present)
* Monica Carey George Totman, Chairman
* Sheldon Clark Cecil Twigg
Verl Rankin * George VanSlyke
* George Senter, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
PUBLIC PRESENT
David Henke
Glenn P. Munson
George Totman called the meeting to order at 8: 17 p.m.
TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION, Marc Periosio, Devlen Road, Tax Map #154-1
David Henke, representing Marc Periosio, appeared before the Planning Board to request
approval of two additional lots to the three-lot subdivision of Mr. Periosio's property on
Devlen Road, which was approved on December 19, 1991 . George Totman explained that by
adding two more lots to this subdivision, it then becomes a major subdivision which requires
a public hearing.
George Totman pointed out an error in the December 19, 1991, minutes which stated that the
Planning Board approved this as a five-lot subdivision, when in fact the approval was for
only three lots. Cecil Twigg made a motion to correct the December 19, 1991 , minutes to
show that the approval given was for three lots not five; George VanSlyke seconded. VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
George VanSlyke had a concern about the wetlands on that property and whether the two
new lots are on or around the wetlands. George Totman explained that the owner can
subdivide the wetlands, but in order to get a building permit they have to be a certain
distance from the wetlands area. David Henke explained that according to the surveyor, the
wetlands are 200 feet from the easterly boundaries. Mr. Henke also stated that it was his
understanding that there needs to be a 100-foot buffer from the wetlands.
Monica Carey questioned Mr. Henke as to whether the land behind the subdivision would be
landlocked if this proposal was approved. David Henke explained that Mr. Periosio still has
access to the remainder of his property off of Bossard Road.
George VanSlyke made a motion to accept this proposal for a two-lot subdivision as a
preliminary plat and to schedule a public hearing; Cecil Twigg seconded. VOTE: ALL IN
FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A public hearing was scheduled for Thursday, April 1 , 1993, at 8:00 p.m.
The Planning Board reviewed the SEQR prepared for the original three lots and compared it
for any changes that may be caused by adding the additional two lots. They received a
negative declaration. George VanSlyke made a motion to accept the SEQR indicating that
this proposal will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact; Monica Carey
seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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SEVEN-LOT SUBDIVISION, Tames Jeffrey, Old Stage Road, Tax Map #20.4-32
Glenn Munson, representing James Jeffrey, appeared before the Planning Board to request
approval of a seven-lot subdivision of Mr. Jeffrey's property on Old Stage Road. Mr.
Munson explained that this proposal originally appeared before this Planning Board on
September 25, 1989, but because of extenuating circumstances the plans were cancelled. Mr.
Munson requested two waivers of the subdivision regulations for this proposal. The first
waiver would be for the identification of individual trees of eight inches or more on the map.
He indicated that the majority of the trees that fit that description are located in a wooded
area on the south-eastern corner of the property on lot #7. The second waiver request is for
the measurement of contours. The requirement specifies the marking of contour lines every
five feet or less; he is requesting a waiver to utilize the USGS contours with intervals of
every 20 feet on the final plat.
George VanSlyke questioned Mr. Munson as to whether there was a hedgerow through lot
#7, #1 , and #3. George Totman reviewed the minutes from the April, 1989, meeting, which
described the lots. The minutes only stated that there was a line of pines on the property.
Cecil Twigg commented that the row of pines is apparently not significant since none of the
board members could recall it.
The Planning Board reviewed the SEQR and received a negative declaration. Monica Carey
made a motion to accept the SEQR; Sheldon Clark seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR;
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Monica Carey made a motion to accept this seven-lot subdivision as a presented with the
waivers noted, as a preliminary plat and to schedule a public hearing; Cecil Twigg seconded.
VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A public hearing was scheduled for Thursday, April 1 , 1993, at 8: 15 p.m.
Review of Planning Board Minutes from Tanuary 21, 1993, and February 9, 1993
George Totman pointed out several changes suggested by Leland for the February 9 minutes.
He felt the second paragraph should read:
Jeannie explained that after some research she discovered that there are several
existing intermunicipal 'cooperative agreements as follows. The town and the
village occasionally share ditching responsibilities. The town has a ditcher and
the village has a backhoe. Both the town and the village rent a paver then
send trucks. They share dog control services, and a truck and a shredder. The
town contributes to fire and ambulance services, to the child development
center, and gives the village $10,000 for the park. They share court facilities
and computer systems, and have a joint youth commission. Some town
residents receive water from the village watershed.
In writing, Jeannie Barrett suggested that the first sentence of the second paragraph should
read as follows:
Jeannie listed several suggestions for possible future cooperation as follows:
Gadabout and transportation for seniors, e.g. - merge administrative staffs.
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Sheldon Clark made a motion to approve both the January and February minutes as
corrected; Monica Carey seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Cecil Twigg made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Sheldon Clark seconded. VOTE: ALL IN
FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 10 p. m.
The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. to
meet with Jeannie and Joan.
Submitted by Michelle Eastman