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Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 20 January 2005
7:30 PM – Town Hall
Members, Groton Planning BoardOthers Present
(*Absent)
Monica Carey, Chair Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Barbara Clark Gary Coats, Town CEO
Tom Guihan Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor
Mark Baxendell
Brad Albro
Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Noreen Turcsik, Applicant; Terri Burkholder for Cingular Wireless, Applicant; Steven Sweazey,
Applicant; Russ Demond Jr. & Sr., Dan & Linda Mizer, Jim & Judith Zahas, Lawrence Housel, Lyle
Raymond.
PH#1
UBLIC EARING
Public Hearing #1 was opened at 7:30 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Monica Carey.
Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Legal Notice, as published.
Stephen & Noreen Turcsik, Applicants/ROs – 1217 Spring St. Extension – TM #24.-1-4.1 – Site
Plan Review for Proposed Candle Shop
Acting Chairperson Carey recognized Noreen Turcsik, who explained that she would like approval to
open a retail sales candle shop in an existing 12’ by 20’ building on her property. She stated that the
candles were made onsite. Acting Chair Carey asked if there was anyone present who wished to
make any comments regarding the proposed business. Code Enforcement Gary Coats advised the
Board that he had conducted a Fire Safety Inspection of the proposed shop and found a few minor
things that needed to be corrected. The applicant stated that she had talked with CEO Coats and will
be taking care of those items as requested. He saw no problem with the proposed shop.
With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Acting Chair Carey
closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
PH#2
UBLIC EARING
Public Hearing #2 was opened at 7:40 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Monica Carey.
Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Legal Notice, as published.
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Cingular Wireless, Applicant/Russell Demond, RO – 1075 Old State Road – TM #19.-1-24.1 –
Proposed Cell Tower
Acting Chairperson Monica Carey recognized Terri Burkholder, representing Cingular Wireless who
explained to everyone present the proposed 195-foot cellular tower that her company proposes to
construct on this site. Reference is made to the December 2004 Minutes of the Town Planning Board
for details of the application. Ms. Burkholder presented a complete explanation of the proposed
tower, and she even gave computerized photographs of the proposed tower on the site for everyone to
look at, along with propogation maps which indicated the coverage proposed by the new tower.
At the conclusion of her presentation, Acting Chair Carey asked if there were any questions or
comments from the public present. Comments received, are as follows:
Sheldon Clark – asked if it was possible to co-locate with other carriers on the tower, and Ms.
Burkholder responded yes, the tower will hold three carriers, so there will be room for two
more.
With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Acting Chair Carey
closed the Public Hearing at 7:49 p.m.
RM
EGULAR EETING
OB
LD USINESS
Stephen & Noreen Turcsik, Applicants/ROs – 1217 Spring St. Extension – TM #24.-1-4.1 – Site
Plan Review for Proposed Candle Shop
A motion was made by Member Mark Baxendell to approve the Site Plan for the proposed candle
shop, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Acting Chair Carey Nays: None
Member Albro
Member Baxemdell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Guihan
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #1 of 2005.
Cingular Wireless, Applicant/Russell Demond, RO – 1075 Old State Road – TM #19.-1-24.1 –
Site Plan for Proposed Cell Tower
A motion was made by Member Mary Gloster to approve the Site Plan for the proposed cellular tower,
as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Brad Albro, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Acting Chair Carey Nays: None
Member Albro
Member Baxemdell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
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Member Guihan
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #2 of 2005.
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NB
EW USINESS
Selection of 2005 Town Planning Board Chairperson
A motion was made by Member Tom Guihan to have Monica Carey serve as 2005 Town Planning
Board Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Member Barbara Clark, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxemdell
Member Clark
Member Gloster Abstain: Member Carey
Member Guihan
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #3 of 2005.
Selection of 2005 Town Planning Board Vice-Chairperson
A motion was made by Member Clark to have Mary Gloster serve as 2005 Town Planning Board Vice-
Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Carey
Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxemdell
Member Clark Abstain: Member Gloster
Member Guihan
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #4 of 2005.
Selection of 2005 Meeting Day/Time
A motion was made by Member Clark to set the Town Planning Board’s 2005 meeting day and time as
the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with
the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Carey
Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxemdell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Guihan
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #5 of 2005.
AM–16D2004
PPROVAL OF INUTES ECEMBER
A motion was made by Member Albro to approve the Town Planning Board Minutes of 16 December
2004, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Carey
Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxemdell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Guihan
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #6 of 2005.
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THER ATTERS
CEO Gary Coats stated it had been a quiet month. A house was being set on Talmdage Road
this date, and he stated he would be at the site tomorrow to inspect it.
Supervisor Glen Morey stated he had nothing to report at this time.
Note: Just as the meeting was about to be adjourned (8:08 p.m.), Applicant Steven Sweazey arrived.
NB(cont’d)
EW USINESS
Steven & Valerie Sweazey – Peruville Road – TM #36.-62.3 & 62.2 – Boundary Change
Chair Carey recognized the applicant who stated that he had purchased 3± acres of adjoining land;
2± acres would be sold off to his neighbor (TM #36.-62.2), he stated, and the remaining 1± acre would
be added to his existing parcel (TM #36.-62.3), all as shown on a sketch map accompanying the
application. Board members agreed that a survey map prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor
needed to be submitted.
At the conclusion of the Board’s discussion, a motion was made by Member Albro to approve the
Boundary Change, as requested, contingent upon the applicant submitting a survey map to the Town
prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, 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 #7 of 2005.
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DJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., a motion was made by Member Baxendell to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Member Clark, with all members present voting in favor.
Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary
Emailed to Town Clerk, Chair Carey &
Board Member Gloster on 1/31/05.
Originals mailed.
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