HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-21 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 21 February 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
Frank deClerq, Applicant; Melissa Sholar & Kristopher Keelhar, Applicants; Town Councilmen
Sheldon Clark & Ellard Sovocool.
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Clark.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Melissa Sholar & Kristopher Keelhar, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 914 Peru Road - TM #36.-1-
28 - Preliminary Site Plan Review for Proposed Craft Store
Chairperson Barbara Clark recognized the applicants who explained that they wanted to operate a
small craft business from an 18 ft. by 40 ft. single-story building they wished to construct on their
property at the location shown on the site plan accompanying their application. The height of the
proposed structure would be 14 feet, and it would occupy the present location of a shed which will be
demolished.
In response to the Board's questions, Ms. Sholar stated they will be selling candles, home decor items,
and some handmade items. The proposed shop will be back off the road where there is plenty of
parking; all setback requirements will be met. As both applicants have full-time jobs, the shop is
planned to be open as their jobs allow, probably Tuesday and Wednesday, plus weekends.
There will be a sign, she stated, which will comply with the Town's sign requirements. There will be
no bathroom facilities nor water supplied to the shop.
At the request of the Chair, Board Secretary Fitch read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental
Assessment Form. Negative responses were obtained to all questions in Part II. A motion was then
made by Member Mary Gloster that the proposed action, based on the information submitted,
will not cause any significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative
Declaration under SEQRA. The motion was seconded by Member Monica Carey, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Neuhauser
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #8 of 2008.
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A motion was then made by Member Carey to accept the Preliminary Site Plan for the proposed
retail craft store as complete with no modifications. 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 Neuhauser
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #9 of 2008.
A motion was then made by Member Carey to set the Public Hearing for the proposed retail
craft store for 20 March 2008 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines,
with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Neuhauser
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #10 of 2008.
Frank E. deClerq, Applicant/Eloise deClerq Estate, Reputed Owner - 514 Davis Road - TM #s
28.-1-47.2 8529.-1-10 - Boundary Line Change
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who explained that he wanted to combine the two subject parcels
into one parcel, as shown on the map accompanying the application. The property is (and always has
been, he stated) located in an Ag District. Board members had no questions.
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."
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 Carey, with the vote recorded
as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Neuhauser
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #11 of 2008.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 17 JANUARY 2008
A motion was made by Member Gloster to approve the Minutes of the 17 January 2008 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 Neuhauser
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #12 of 2008.
OTHER MATTERS
Applicants for Planning Board Vacancy
After reviewing the two applications received from candidates for the vacancy on the Town of Groton
Planning Board, a motion was made by Member Baxendell that the Planning Board recommends
to the Town Board that the fill the Planning Board vacancy with Theresa Donlick. 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 Neuhauser
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #13 of 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Member Baxendell to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Member Haines, with all members present voting in favor.
Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town Clerk, Town Attorney, CEO Coats, Chair Clark
&Board Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey, & Neuhauser on 3/6/08.
Originals mailed w/tape.
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