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Home My WebLink About2004-03-18 TOWN OF GrROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 18 March 2004 - 7:30 PM Board Members (*absent) Others Present Monica Carey, Chairman Joan Fitch, Board Secretary Barbara Clark George Senter, Code Enforcement Officer Member Baxendell Don Scheffler, Town Councilman Mary Gloster Brad Albro Tom Guihan Janice Haines Applicants & Public Present James Bucko, Applicant; Vernon Leubner, Applicant, Pete &Joanne Yunger, Applicants PUBLIC HEARING #1 Vernon Leubner, Applicant/Glenn Stevens, RO - 451 Cobb Street - TM #24-1-13.1 - Final Site Plan Review/Special Permit for Sales of New/Used Auto Parts Chairperson Monica Carey opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM. The Board Secretary read aloud the Legal Notice as published on 25 February 2004. Chair Carey then asked for any comments or questions. Chair Carey asked the applicant if he had obtained the written letter of permission from the landowner, Mr. Stevens, that was requested at the February meeting. Mr. Leubner responded that Mr. Stevens was supposed to be at this meeting with the letter; however, he was not in attendance. He then stated he would get the letter and drop it off at the Town Office "tomorrow." Member Tom Guihan asked the applicant if he had gotten rid of the unlicensed vehicles on his proposed business site, and Mr. Leubner answered that he had, except for one, "and that one will be licensed." With no further questions or comments, and with everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chair Carey closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 PM. Chair Carey advised the applicant that in the Town of Groton, only one unlicensed vehicle is allowed on a property; Mr. Leubner stated he understood this. With regard to hours of operation, Mr. Leubner responded that he would be open "standard hours." In response to additional questions from the Board, the applicant stated that he did not make a lot of outside noise, and deliveries are made once every two weeks. To clarify the hours of operation, in response to Member Mark Baxendell's question, Mr. Leubner stated that 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, would be sufficient. Chair Carey stated that the applicant had two storage trailers onsite, and she advised the applicant that there would be no more allowed; the limit was two. Mr. Leubner agreed because he stated if he needed more storage, he would construct a building. Chairperson Carey reminded him that if he did so, he needed to apply for a Building Permit. The Board members then discussed the conditions that they would put on the Special Permit. At the conclusion of their discussion, Chair Carey read the following statement into the record: "Under 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(10), (12) or (13) of the State Environmental Quality Review Law, Page 1 of 5 Town of Groton Planning Board-Minutes of Regular Meeting 18 March 2004 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." Page 2 of 5 Town of Groton Planning Board-Minutes of Regular Meeting 18 March 2004 A motion was then made by Member Barb Clark to approve the Final Site Plan/Special Permit for the proposed business, with the following stipulations: (1) one unlicensed vehicle allowed onsite, (2) no exterior storage of vehicle parts, (3) hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, (4) no exterior noises, (5) a limit of two storage trailers onsite, and (6) no onstreet parking, contingent upon letter of permission to operate a business being received from the landowner, and the Code Enforcement Officer's approval of the site's appearance. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried. This becomes Resolution #10 of 2004. Approval of Minutes - 19 February 2004 A motion was made by Member Janice Haines to approve the Minutes of the 19 February 2004 Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Brad Albro, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried. This becomes Resolution #11 of 2004. PUBLIC HEARING #2 James D. Bucko, Applicant/RO - 525 LaFayette Road - TM #28-1-15.18 - Final Site Plan Review/Special Permit for Proposed Training Center Chairperson Monica Carey opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 PM. The Board Secretary read aloud the Legal Notice as published on 25 February 2004. Chair Carey then asked for any comments or questions. Member Gloster commented that the letter regarding this matter, dated 26 February 2004 from the Tompkins County Department of Planning, offered a comment that the Town may wish to request the applicant to further define the types of activities, etc., of his proposed operation. The Planning Board felt that all of these matters had been thoroughly presented in the applicant's Preliminary Review. (Reference is made to the February 2004 Minutes.) The Board members agreed that they had heard the applicant's excellent presentation provided at the February meeting along with a detailed narrative of what he was proposing. There was no one from the public present with regard to this Public Hearing. With no further questions or comments, and with everyone being heard who Page 3 of 5 Town of Groton Planning Board-Minutes of Regular Meeting 18 March 2004 wished to be heard, Chair Carey closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 PM. Chair Carey then read the following statement into the record: "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 made by Member Mary Gloster to approve the Final Site Plan/Special Permit, as requested The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried. This becomes Resolution #12 of 2004. Mr. Bucko distributed his brochure to those present. It was suggested that one of them be provided to the Tompkins County Department of Planning. NEW BUSINESS Peter Jr. & Joanne Yunger, Applicants/ROs - 65 Sharpsteen Road - TM #35-1-24.21 - Minor Subdivision/Flag Lot Chair Carey recognized Peter Yunger who explained that he owns a 18.96± acre parcel of land, as shown on the map accompanying the application. He also submitted a map indicating how he was proposing to subdivide the lot: Parcel 1 of 4.1± acres, with the house, would be sold; Parcel 3, 1.8± acres already has a well and septic as there was a mobile home on a gravel pad there at one time, leaving Parcel #2, a proposed flag lot of approximately 13 acres to be accessed by a 30-foot pole. Mr. Yunger stated they may put another mobile home on Parcel 3, for their own use, or may even build on the flag lot. The actual survey has not been completed, pending Planning Board review. Member Gloster reminded the applicant that his sketch map lacked some distances and the Board would like to see those. Chair Carey asked about the angle shown at the back of Parcel 1, and Mr. Yunger responded that "it was an easy way . . . most of that is wetland..." Regarding the 30-foot flag pole shown, the applicant stated that he may increase this to 40 feet; there's an actual driveway there presently. Member Gloster asked about the proximity of the driveway to the well shown. Also, the proper setback distances need to be maintained on the properties; Mr. Yunger stated that these are all okay. The existing utility poles also needed to be taken into consideration when subdividing the lots as proposed. Chair Carey then read the following statement into the record: "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." Member Baxendell suggested to the applicant that he make the 1.8± acre parcel a little bigger, such as 2 acres, because of the wetland. Mr. Yunger stated that he will ditch it and channel the wetland to a smaller area. At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made to approve the subdivision, as requested, contingent upon receipt of a survey map prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor, with the Page 4 of 5 Town of Groton Planning Board-Minutes of Regular Meeting 18 March 2004 subdivision adhering to all Town of Groton requirements. The motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Guihan Member Haines Motion carried. This becomes Resolution #13 of 2004. OTHER MATTERS Junk Car Notification, Etc. • CEO Senter advised the Board that he had placed an ad in the Shopper regarding junk cars and has received some response already. Member Gloster asked about placing posters in the Town. CEO Senter said, "No, I'll just catch them by surprise." • Member Baxendell thanked the CEO for making a visit to the Leubner site. • CEO Senter informed the Board of a new schedule of fees for the Town which are already in effect. County Meeting re Comprehensive Plan • Chair Carey asked if Supervisor Morey had said anything about the County holding a meeting with the towns regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Town Councilman Scheffler responded that there is supposed to be a meeting, and Chair Carey thought one may be scheduled for 26 April. Small Cities Development Block Grant • In response to Member Gloster's question, Town Councilman Scheffler stated that the Town has applied for a grant and a Public Hearing is scheduled for 23 March at 7 p.m. Adjournment At 8:20 p.m., a motion was made by Member Baxendell, seconded by Member Clark, to adjourn the meeting. All Board members present voted in the affirmative. Joan E. Fitch Planning Board Secretary 4/5/04 Page 5 of 5