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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-17 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 17 July 2003 - 7 : 30 PM - Town Hall Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present Monica Carey, Chair Joan Fitch , Recording Secretary Barbara Clark George Senter, Town CEO Tom Guihan Mark Baxendell Brad Albro Mary K. Gloster Janice Haines Applicants & Public in Attendance Theodore Roberson, Applicant; Timothy Munson , Applicant; Terry G. Stone , Applicant; Terri & Keith Lattin , Applicants ; Glenn A. Bossard, Applicant; Karin Dillon , James & Sherri Lockwood, David Barclay, Attorney George Pfann , Elizabeth Munson The meeting was called order at 7: 30 p . m . by Chairperson Monica Carey. PUBLIC HEARING # 1 Theodore Roberson, Applicant / Shawn R. Dillon RO - 918 Peru Road - TM # 36- 1 -27 - Site Plan / Special Permit - Proposed Picnic Table Sales Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Public Hearing Notice as published 25 June 2003 , a copy of which has been placed on file for the record . (Background Note : This application had been reviewed by the Board at their June 19 meeting, at which time it was forwarded to the Tompkins County Department of Planning for their review, tonight's Public Hearing was set, and the applicant was requested to provide a letter from the NYSDOT regarding his request for picnic table sales at this location which is on a State Highway. ) Chair Monica Carey recognized the applicant who stated that he had been unable to speak with anyone in authority at the NYSDOT, although he said he had talked with a "woman who said that she wouldn 't see that would be any problem . " Chair Carey affirmed that the Planning Board needed to see something in writing. She also reported that a response dated 7 July 2003 had been received from the Tompkins County Department of Planning who stated that they had reviewed the proposal , as submitted, and determined that it had no negative inter-community or County-wide impacts . However, the letter continued that the site plan application was not complete for the reasons stated therein . A copy of the letter was placed on file for the record . The applicant then proceeded to indicate the required dimensions on a map for the Board. Chair Carey asked if, in talking with the NYSDOT, did he discuss with them "backing out onto Route 38 . " Mr. Roberson stated his wife had talked with them and they said there would be no problem as long as they were parking in the driveway nor on the side of the road . Chair Carey reiterated that a letter to that affect would be required from the NYSDOT . CEO Senter stated that once the letter was received , a Special Permit could be issued . Chair Carey asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the matter. Karin Dillon who , along with her husband , owned the subject property, spoke in support of Mr. Roberson's desire to sell picnic tables at this location . With everyone wishing to be heard having been heard , Chairperson Carey closed the Public Hearing at 7: 38 PM . Page 1 of 6 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 17 July 2003 DISCUSSION / DECISION The Board determined that "Under 6 NYCRR Part 617 . 5 (c) ( 10) , ( 12) or ( 13) of the State Environmental Quality Review Law, the proposed action is a Type II action and is determined not to have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8 . " After a brief discussion , a motion was made by Member Mark Baxendell to approve the applicant's Site Plan / Special Permit for picnic table sales , contingent upon receipt of requested letter of approval from the NYS Department of Transportation , with operating hours from 7 a. m . to 9 p. m. , when applicant is home , with no onstreet parking allowed . The motion was seconded Member Mary Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Nays : None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried . This becomes Action # 34 of 2003 . PUBLIC HEARING# 2 Timothy Munson dba Munson's Auto Sales Applicant / Paul Munson RO - 20 School Street (McLean) - TM #38- 8- 14. 1 & 15 . 2 - Site Plan / Special Permit for Proposed MVR & Inspection Shou Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Public Hearing Notice as published 25 June 2003 , a copy of which has been placed on file for the record . (Background Note: This application had been reviewed by the Board at their June 19 meeting, at which time it was forwarded to the Tompkins County Department of Planning for their review, and tonight's Public Hearing was set regarding Mr. Munson 's request for a proposed Motor Vehicle Inspection & Repair Shop at this location . Reference is made to those Minutes for particulars . ) Chair Carey recognized the applicant, who was present. She then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak either for or against the requested action . There was no one . Chair Carey reported that a letter had been received from the Tompkins County Department of Planning (date unknown) advising that there was no inter-community nor County-wide impact . A copy of the letter has been placed on file for the record . With everyone wishing to be heard having been heard, Chairperson Carey closed the Public Hearing at 7: 44 PM. DISCUSSION / DECISION The Board determined that "Under 6 NYCRR Part 617 . 5 (c) ( 10) , ( 12) or ( 13) of the State Environmental Quality Review Law, the proposed action is a Type II action and is determined not to have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8 . " With no further discussion , a motion was made by Member Janice Haines to approve the Site Plan / Special Permit for a Motor Vehicle Inspection & Repair Shop , as requested , with ( 1 ) a limit of 15 roadworthy vehicles onsite at one time for repair/ inspection , and (2) with operating hours from 9 AM Page 2 of 6 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 17 July 2003 to 5 PM , Monday thru Saturday. The motion was seconded by Member Barb Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes : Chair Carey Nays : None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried . This becomes Action # 35 of 2003 . Approval of Minutes - 19 June 2003 A motion was then made by Member Gloster to approve the Minutes of the 19 June 2003 Planning Board meeting, as submitted . The motion was seconded by Member Brad Albro , with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Nays : None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried . This becomes Action # 36 of 2003 . Discussion - Training Session Chair Carey reported that she would like to hold a training session with Town Attorney Jim Baranello . Everyone agreed that this should be placed on next month 's Agenda. Member Guihan suggested having the training session immediately following the regular meeting. PUBL HEARING # 3 Terry G. Stone , Applicant / RO - 652 Old Stage Road - TM #20- 1 - 17 3 - Site Plan for Proposed Bait Shop Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Public Hearing Notice as published 25 June 2003 , a copy of which has been placed on file for the record . (Background Note: This application had been reviewed by the Board, with Preliminary Site Plan approval given, at their June 19 meeting, at which time it was forwarded to the Tompkins County Department of Planning for their review, and tonight's Public Hearing was set regarding Mr. Stone 's request to operate a bait shop at this location . Reference is made to those Minutes for particulars . ) Chair Carey reported that a letter had been received from the Tompkins County Department of Planning, dated 7 July 2003 , advising that there was no inter-community nor County-wide impact. A copy of the letter has been placed on file for the record. The requested detailed map was submitted by the applicant. Chair Carey recognized the applicant, who was present seeking Final Site Plan approval . She then asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak either for or against the requested action . Jim Lockwood spoke in support of the bait shop and felt it was both needed and a good idea. Page 3 of 6 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 17 July 2003 With everyone wishing to be heard having been heard, Chairperson Carey closed the Public Hearing at 8 : 03 PM. DISCUSSION I DECISION The Board determined that "Under 6 NYCRR Part 617 . 5 (c) ( 10) , ( 12 ) or ( 13) of the State Environmental Quality Review Law, the proposed action is a Type II action and is determined not to have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8 . " A motion was then made by Member Baranello to approve the Final Site Plan , as submitted , for the proposed bait shop . The motion was seconded by Member Tom Guihan , with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Nays : None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried. This becomes Action # 37 of 2003 . Glenn A. Bossard, Executor, Applicant / Estate of Ruth H . Bossard RO - 677 Cobb Street - T M #23- 1 - 16 - Rural Subdivision While awaiting the appointed time of 8 : 15 PM for the next Public Hearing, the Board decided to hear the applicant's request for approval of a three-lot Rural Subdivision . Chair Carey recognized the applicant and his attorney, George Pfann . Attorney Pfann explained that his client was seeking approval to subdivide the subject property into three lots as shown on the map accompanying the application . He stated that a Purchase Offer had been received for Parcel C (26± A. ) ; Parcel A (24 . 97± A. ) would be retained by the executor, and the house parcel (24 . 26± A. ) would be sold . Chair Carey stated that the Code Enforcement Officer had reported there were junked vehicles on the property. Mr. Bossard stated there was one vehicle which was not his , but on his property, and he had asked the owner (Teddy Marshall's) to remove it; there's a trailer there which is being demolished with additional cleanup remaining. The Rural Subdivision met all the requirements , and no Public Hearing was required, according to Chair Carey. The applicant/ attorney was advised to bring in the required copies of the subdivision , and that, if approved , the subdivision had to go to the County Clerk within 62 day for filing. The Board determined that "Under 6 NYCRR Part 617 . 5 (c) ( 10) , ( 12 ) or ( 13) of the State Environmental Quality Review Law, the proposed action is a Type II action and is determined not to have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8 . " A motion was then made by Member Guihan to approve the Rural Subdivision , as submitted , contingent upon removal of all debris , junk vehicles , trailer, etc. , to the satisfaction of the Town Code Enforcement Officer Senter. The motion was seconded by Member Haines , with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Member Baxendell Member Guihan Member Albro Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Nays : None Motion carried . This becomes Action #38 of 2003 . Page 4 of 6 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 17 July 2003 ! III IIIc�co�oa�ocIaaI M I Io PUBLIC HEARING7!1 Keith & Terri Lattin, Applicants / ROs ? ? - 823 Old Stage Road - TM # 19- 1 -4 . 11 - Site Plan Review / Special Permit for Proposed MVR Shop Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Public Hearing Notice as published 25 June 2003 , a copy of which has been placed on file for the record . (Background Note : This application had been reviewed by the Board at their June 19 meeting, at which time it a Public Hearing was set regarding the Lattin 's request to operate a motor vehicle repair shop at this location . Reference is made to those Minutes for particulars . ) Chair Carey asked if there were any comments from those present either in support of or opposition to the request. There was no one . With everyone wishing to be heard having been heard, Chairperson Carey closed the Public Hearing at 8* 16 PM . DISCUSSION/ DECISION The Board determined that "Under 6 NYCRR Part 617 . 5 (c) ( 10) , ( 12) or ( 13) of the State Environmental Quality Review Law, the proposed action is a Type II action and is determined not to have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8 . " At the conclusion of their discussion with the applicant, a motion was made by Member Baranello to approve the Site Plan / Special Permit for the proposed motor vehicle repair shop , as requested , with ( 1 ) hours of operation from 8 AM to 7 PM , Monday thru Saturday, (2) a maxinum of 12 vehicles parked in a neat and orderly fashion in the area surrounding the garage, and (3 ) contingent upon removal of junked vehicles to the satisfaction of Town Code Enforcement Officer Senter. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Member Baxendell Member Guihan Member Albro Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Nays : None Motion carried . This becomes Action # 39 of 2003 . Recommendation for "Example " Sketch Plan to Accompany Application Blanks In continuation of their efforts to streamline applications and facilitate the public's understanding of what was required for the Site Plan Review/ Special Permit process , the Board members agreed that the Terry Stone application (Action # 37 above) was an excellent example of what the Board would like to have as a sketch plan to be provided by all applicants for Site Plan Review/ Special Permit. They thought it should be appended to the checklist provided to the applicants , indicated as "Example , " with Mr. Stone 's personal information omitted therefrom . A motion was then made by Member Baxendell to authorize the providing of an "Example" sketch plan (Mr. Stone 's) with the checklit, etc . , to all applicants for Site Plan Review/ Special Permit, with the "Example" sanitized to omit any reference to Mr. Stone . The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows : Ayes : Chair Carey Member Baxendell Member Guihan Member Albro Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Nays : None Motion carried . This becomes Action #40 of 2003 . Page 5 of 6 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 17 July 2003 Adjournment At 8 : 26 p . m . , a motion was made by Member Albro to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with every member present voting in favor. go gogg. Joan itch, Board Secretary 8 / 5 / 03 RECEIVED - FILED OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK 101 CONGER BLVD. , GROTON, NY DATE Do 3 ME d u M- M TOWN CLERK Page 6 of 6