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Home My WebLink About2005-10-20 TGPB OWN OF ROTON LANNING OARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 20 October 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 Mark Baxendell Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor Brad Albro Mary K. Gloster Janice Haines Edward Neuhauser Applicants & Public in Attendance Robert Goddard, Applicant; Carol J. Goddard. Chairperson Monica Carey opened the Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board at 7:30 p.m. NB EW USINESS Robert J. Goddard, Applicant/Robert & Carol Goddard, R0s – 540 Old Stage Road – TM #20.-1- 20.2 – Subdivision of Land Chair Carey reviewed the application for a Boundary Line Change, as stated on the Agenda. She noted that the application clearly stated that a subdivision was being requested. The sketch accompanying the application indicated a parcel “to be subdivided from parcel north of Old Stage Road.” The Short EAF, under Item #6, also stated “The purpose of the subdivision is …” The Board then reviewed the tax map which also accompanied the application and realized that the subject tax map parcel was a non-contiguous lot, comprised of 33.58± acres: 20.06± acres on the south side of Old Stage Road, and 13.52± acres on the north side of Old Stage Road. Mrs. Goddard stated that they wished to sell the 20± acre parcel on the south side of the road and keep the portion of the lot that remained on the north side of the road. The parcel to be sold was not to be added onto any other adjacent parcel. The Board noted that another lot had previously been subdivided from the main parcel, but it was well over three years ago. Member Mark Baxendell stated the application was for a Minor Subdivision; the other Board members agreed. Code Enforcement Officer Gary Coats stated that because the subject parcel was a “non-contiguous lot that crosses a road . . . and in our definitions on page 12 of the Land Use, it defines what a non-contiguous lot and what a subdivision is. Technically, it’s a subdivision, but on our subdivision form, up at the top where it says . . . it’s not a rural, it’s not a minor, it’s not a major, it’s not a boundary line change, it’s other—a subdivision separating a non-contiguous lot. This should be a box up on the top underneath Boundary Line Change.” The request was still subject to review by the Planning Board, he stated. Chair Carey agreed, as did the other Board members. The Board continued their review and determined all requirements were met, e.g., road frontage, etc. Chair Carey acknowledged 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.” CEO Coats stated that the fee for this application had not been set as there was actually no category at the top of the form that applied. The applicants stated that they had paid a $25 fee. Page 1 of 3 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 20 October 2005 A motion was made by Member Mary Gloster that the fee of $25 paid by the Goddards would be considered as payment in full for the requested subdivision application. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #39 of 2005. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to approve the Subdivision, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #40 of 2005. Chair Carey advised the Goddards that they needed to bring in the required maps for her signature, which would be taken care of by CEO Coats. CEO Coats advised that they should provide a mylar copy of the survey map to be filed with the County, and enough paper copies for the Town’s file and their own record. AM PPROVAL OF INUTES A motion was made by Member Clark to approve the 15 September 2005 Minutes, 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 Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #41 of 2005. OB THER USINESS Chair Carey stated that the Town Clerk was putting together a website and would like to know  if the Planning Board’s phone numbers/e-mail addresses could be listed. Chair Carey stated that she did not want either her e-mail or any phone number on the website. Member Gloster stated that if the Clerk’s Office felt there was a need for a Planning Board member to know something or call a resident, the Clerk’s Office could e-mail or call a member and the member could then contact that resident; she, too, did not want a phone call or e-mail listed. Page 2 of 3 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 20 October 2005 Supervisor Morey also felt that the website was not the place to list phone numbers or e-mail addresses—only the names of the Board members. Board Member Haines thanked CEO Coats for taking care of the junk vehicles at Tillotson’s  place. CEO Coats reported that the number of houses under construction in the Town, based on  Building Permits issued, continues to grow. CEO Coats reported that Davis Road house that was burned has been demolished.  Supervisor Morey commented that the SEQRA for the Town’s newly revised Comprehensive  Plan has been completed, and there will be a meeting on the Plan on November 1. st Member Gloster stated that when the revisions are completed to the Town’s Code, she hoped  they would be made available to everyone on the Town’s website. Member Ed Neuhauser asked the status of Erik Hewitt’s application for a wind turbine; CEO  Coats stated that Mr. Hewitt has his Building Permit and did not need to come before the Planning Board. NYSERDA will handle the SEQRA process. As of yesterday, no construction has started. CEO Coats stated that he was still working with the owner of 924 Lick Street. The  condemnation process was discussed, both previous and maybe future. Town Attorney Vicki Monty is assisting with the problem. A meeting at the site is scheduled for 4 PM on Monday afternoon, October 24. th A DJOURNMENT At 8:15 p.m., a motion was made by Member Albro 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 Members Gloster, Clark, & Neuhauser on 10/21/05. Originals mailed. Tape mailed separately. Page 3 of 3