HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-19 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 19 October 2006 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Monica Carey, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Barbara Clark
Mark Baxendell
Brad Albro
*Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Edward Neuhauser
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Donna Crouch, Applicant; Dawn Little, Applicant; Attorney James Henry; Robert Crouch, Corrine
Little, Town Board Member Sheldon Clark.
Chairperson Carey opened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board at 7:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Donna Williams Crouch, Applicant/RO - 86 Wickham Road - TM #22.-1-13 - Minor Subdivision
of Land
Chair Monica Carey recognized the applicant who explained that she wished to divide her 35± acre
parcel into three lots, as shown on the map accompanying the application. The parcel currently has
three homes on it, and if the lot is subdivided as requested, each home would be on its own lot.
With no further discussion, 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."
With no further discussion, motion was made by Member Brad Albro to approve the minor
subdivision, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Barbara Clark, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None
Member Albro
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #52 of 2006.
Dawn Little, Applicant/38-34 LLC, RO - 1410 Peruville Road - TM #36.-1-21.1 - Proposed Drive-
Thru Coffee Shop
Chairperson Carey recognized Dawn Little who explained that she and her daughter, Corrine, would
like to place an 8' by 32' former job trailer on this property, as shown on the rough sketch
accompanying the application. The structure would be converted into a drive-thru coffee shop which
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would utilize an existing well and septic system. A serving window was planned for two sides of the
unit. The drive-thru lanes would be gravel at present, with possible future paving. Ms. Little stated
that they had spoken with the County to determine the length of the driveways; County Highway had
no problem with what was being proposed. The applicant stated that she would be renting the land
from the owner. Hours of operation would be 5:30 a.m. thru 8:30 p.m., seven days a week. They plan
to sell coffees and muffins/cookies.
Chair Carey explained that the application needed to be forwarded to Tompkins County Planning for
their review/recommendations.
Regarding signage, Mrs. Little explained that all signs will be in accordance with the Code
Enforcement Officer's instructions
With no further discussion, 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."
With no further discussion, motion was made by Member Mark Baxendell to set a Public Hearing on
the proposed drive-thru coffee shop for 17 November 2006 at 7:30 p.m. 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 Haines Absent: Member Gloster
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #53 of 2006.
A motion was then made by Member Albro to approve the Preliminary Site Plan. The motion was
seconded by Member Ed Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None
Member Albro
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #54 of 2006.
The Planning Board asked the applicant to bring in a more detailed Site Plan showing all
distances/locations and proposed traffic pattern.
Dale & Sherry Murray, Applicants/Owners - 670 Lick Street -TM #s 121.-1-21.6 & 21.223 -
Boundary Line Change
Chair Carey recognized Attorney Jim Henry who was representing the applicants. Attorney Henry
explained that apparently the parent parcel was subdivided in 1998, but no record of approval at that
time had been found; therefore, he was seeking retroactive approval of the splitting off of 121.-1-
21.223 from the parent parcel of 121.-1-21.22 (now 121.-1-21.222), in addition to the consolidation of
TM Parcel Nos. 121-1-21.6 and 21.223, as shown on the map accompanying the application.
With no further discussion, 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
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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 Haines to approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested, and
approve the Minor Subdivision of former TM #121.-1-21.22 (now #121.-1-21.222) retroactive to May
1998, also as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None
Member Albro
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #55 of 2006.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 13 SEPTEMBER 2006
A motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the 13 September 2006 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 Haines Absent: Member Gloster
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #56 of 2006.
OTHER MATTERS
Open Meetings Law Statement
Chair Carey and Board Members reviewed a copy of an Open Meetings Law Statement which is read
before each Cortland County Planning Board meeting. Each member present thought it would be a
good idea to do the same for each of their meetings. Board Members will discuss this idea further and
consult with
"All meetings of the Town of Groton Planning Board shall be open to the public as required by the
Open Meetings Law, and the public is encouraged to attend.
It shall be the the Town Board. The proposed statement would read as follows:
policy of the Town Planning Board to prohibit verbal participation (other than at public hearings) by
non-board members in matters before the Planning Board. The public at large has ample
opportunity to address matters before the Board at scheduled public hearings, and in writing
addressed to the Board as a whole. Statements in writing will be received by the Chairperson prior
to deliberations and will be made part of the record of the meeting and meeting minutes.
This policy is established to insure the fair and unbiased consideration of applications under
deliberation leading to findings and decisions, and to assure that the meetings of the Planning
Board are conducted with decorum and in an efficient, orderly manner
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In situations where a Board Member may pose a question not answerable by the staff the
applicant, or other Board Members present, it shall be the discretion of the Chairperson as to
whether or not such question or questions shall be directed to a non-member present at such
meeting. The Chairperson shall exercise extreme care in seeking participation from non-members,
and shall use his/her position to prevent debate developing between the public and the Board.
The public's understanding of the need and value of this policy is appreciated."
ADJOURNMENT
At 8 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Member Neuhauser, with all members present voting in favor.
Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town Clerk, Chair Carey&
Board Members Albro, Gloster, Clark, &Neuhauser on 11/9/06.
Originals mailed w/tape.
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