HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-15 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 15 November 2007 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Barbara Clark, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Monica Carey
Mark Baxendell
Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Edward Neuhauser
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Jeremy 86 Joslyn Bancroft, Applicants; Richard Tillotson, Applicant; Robert Eckert, Applicant; Georgie
Tillotson, Town Councilmen Rick Gamel 86 Sheldon Clark, Town Supervisor Glenn Morey.
At 7:30 p.m., Chairperson Barbara Clark called to order the Regular Meeting
of the Town of Groton Planning Board.
NEW BUSINESS
Jeremy & Joslyn Bancroft, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 519 Old Stage Road - TM #s 20.-1-
36.3 & Part of 20.-1-36.2 - Boundary Line Change
Chair Clark recognized Jeremy Bancroft who explained that he and his wife were seeking to combine
the 20.7± acre parcel (indicated as Parcel B on the sketch accompanying the application) with their
home parcel of 1.5± acres, TM #20.-1-36.3, making it one parcel of approximately 22 acres. It was
noted by the Board members that the color-coded sketch/map was very easy to read and understand.
Chair Clark then 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."
A motion was then made by Member Mary Gloster to approve the Boundary Line Change as
requested. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #32 of 2007.
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Richard Tillotson, Applicant/Reputed Owner - Salt Road -TM #27.-1-28.2 - Minor Subdivision
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who explained that he would like to take a 3± acre lot (which had
250± ft. of road frontage) out of his 212.68± acre parcel, as shown on the sketch and tax map which
accompanied the application. CEO Gary Coats stated that this application was being considered only
because of the requirement in the Town's zoning regulations that when anything was "done with a
non-contiguous lot" the Planning Board must review it. The application form also was changed to
reflect this.
Chair Clark then 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."
A motion was then made by Member Monica Carey to waive the Public Hearing and approve the
Minor Subdivision of a non-contiguous lot, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member
Haines, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #33 of 2007.
Robert Eckert, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 213 Pleasant Valley Road - TM #s 35.-1-14.2, 13 &
19 - Boundary Line Change
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who explained that he wanted to combine all three of his parcels
into one parcel containing a total of 140.4± acres, as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying
the application.
Chair Clark then 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."
A motion was then made by Member Mark Baxendell to approve the Minor Subdivision of the
Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with the
vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #34 of 2007.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 26 SEPTEMBER 2007
A motion was made by Member Haines to approve the Minutes of the 26 September 2007 Town
of Groton Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Ed
Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #35 of 2007.
OTHER BUSINESS
Resignation of Board Member Brad Albro
Chair Clark read aloud a letter of resignation received from Planning Board Member Brad Albro.
A motion was made by Member Baxendell to accept the resignation of Planning Board Member
Brad Albro with regret. The motion was seconded by Member Neuhauser, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #36 of 2007.
Continuing Ed for Planning Board Members
Chair Clark reported that there was a continuing ed workshop on 20 November 2007 in Ithaca—two
sessions. Board Members Clark, Carey, Gloster, and Hainess will attend both sessions. Chair Clark
stated she has already attended some workshops, as required.
Report of CEO Gary Coats
✓ Tena, the Town's Deputy Clerk, has left her position.
✓ From now on, maps accompanying applications will be color-coded.
✓ Groton Business Association has a dinner meeting coming up; George Frantz (?) will be the
speaker.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:55 p.m., a motion was made by Member Carey to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded
by Member Gloster, with all members present voting in favor.
Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary 12/18/07; emailed to Town Clerk, Town Attorney,
Chair Clark&Board Members Gloster, Carey, &Neuhauser.
Originals delivered 12/20/07 w/tape.
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