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Home My WebLink About2008-01-17 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 17 January 2008 - 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 Gary Coats, Code Enforcement Officer Mark Baxendell *Mary K. Gloster Janice Haines Edward Neuhauser Applicants & Public in Attendance Ronald Greschler, Applicant; Sam Rose, Applicant; Marguerite Updyke, Scott Doyle, Ed Bugliosi, Todd Miller, Town Supervisor Glen Morey, Town Councilman Sheldon Clark. PUBLIC HEARING Ronald Greschler, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 266 McLean Road - TM #39.-1-25.17 - Final Site Plan Review- Proposed Motor Vehicle Sales Chairperson Barbara Clark opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Public Hearing Notice as published on 9 January 2008. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. Chair Clark recognized the applicant who explained that he would like to use the subject property for "car dealership offices." It would be a "hobby" and he would use the internet for sales. He stated that he believed this would be "temporary" as the property (presently vacant) is for sale. He lives in Moravia. There would be no vehicle repairs and he would like to display two vehicles for sale. The only sign would be the NYS sign indicating him as a registered motor vehicles sales business. He would designate a room in the vacant house for use as a sales office. (Reference is made to the Minutes of the December 2007 Planning Board meeting for other details.) Chair Clark asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the proposed facility. There was one person, Margaret Updyke of 268 McLean Road who stated she was concerned with the driveway that she shares with the subject parcel, as shown on the map accompanying the application. CEO Gary Coats stated that Mr. Hamilton was concerned that there would be a "large used car lot" at this location, but after CEO Coats explained what was proposed, Mr. Hamilton had no objection. Chair Clark asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak on the matter; there was no one. With everyone having been heard who wished to be heard, Chairperson Clark closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m. Page 1 of 4 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing&Regular Meeting 17 January 2008 REGULAR MEETING At 7:39 p.m., Chairperson Barbara Clark called to order the Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS Planning Board Chair/Vice-Chair for 2008 A motion was made by Member Monica Carey to select Barbara Clark as Planning Board Chairperson, and Edward Neuhauser as Vice-Chairperson for 2008. The motion was seconded by Member Mark Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #1 of 2008. Planning Board Meeting Date/Time for 2008 A motion was made by Member Janice Haines to set the Planning Board meeting time/date for 2008 as the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #2 of 2008. OLD BUSINESS Ronald Greschler, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 266 McLean Road - TM #39.-1-25.17 - Preliminary Site Plan for Proposed Motor Vehicle Sales Chair Clark recognized the applicant who explained that the shared driveway would never be blocked as it provides access to both properties, as is recorded in the deeds. A motion was then made by Member Carey to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed motor vehicle sales, conditioned upon the shared driveway being kept accessible at all times, with a maximum of two saleable vehicles parked as shown on the Site Plan. The motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #3 of 2008. Page 2 of 4 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing&Regular Meeting 17 January 2008 NEW BUSINESS Raymond Brashear, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 11 Durfee Road - TM #24.-1-6 - Boundary Line Change Chair Clark recognized CEO Coats who explained that the applicant was seeking approval to eliminate two boundary lines between Parcels B and C, as shown on the map accompanying the application, actually "undoing what I did in 1994." With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Carey to approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #4 of 2008. Sophia & Nick Darling, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 50 Durfee Road - Part of TM # 24.-1-6 - Boundary Line Change Chair Clark recognized CEO Coats who explained that the applicant was seeking approval to combine Parcels D and E, as shown on the map accompanying the application. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Ed Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #5 of 2008. Samuel & Cheryl Rose, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 82 Chipman Corners Road - TM #16.-1- 32.42 -Addition of Lot to Existing Subdivision Chair Clark recognized CEO Coats who explained that the applicant needed to "tidy up" what had been done before regarding this parcel. He stated that this became an issue with the County recently and the Planning Board needed to approve the subdivision, with Parcel D, as shown on the map accompanying the application, being added thereto. It is now a four-unit subdivision, and all fees have been paid. Chair Clark 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." Page 3 of 4 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing&Regular Meeting 17 January 2008 With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Neuhauser to approve the addition of a lot to the existing subdivision, as requested, with the public hearing waived. The motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #6 of 2008. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 20 DECEMBER 2007 A motion was made by Member Neuhauser to approve the Minutes of the 20 Devember 2007 Town of Groton Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Member Haines Absent: Member Gloster Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #7 of 2008. ADJOURNMENT At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Member Neuhauer to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with all members present voting in favor. (It is noted for the record that immediately after adjournment, the Board received an Aquifer Study Presentation by Scott Doyle.) Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town Clerk, Town Attorney, CEO Coats, Chair Clark & Board Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey, & Neuhauser on 1/29/08. Originals mailed w/tape. Page 4 of 4