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Home My WebLink About2008-12-18 TGPB OWN OF ROTON LANNING OARD Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 18 December 2008 - 7:30 PM Town Hall – 101 Conger Boulevard – Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning BoardOthers Present (*Absent) Barbara Clark, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary Monica Carey Gary Coats, Code Officer *Mark Baxendell Theresa Donlick Mary K. Gloster Janice Haines Edward Neuhauser Applicants & Public in Attendance Jeffrey Barney, Applicant; Chris Hatch of Hatch Building, Inc., Applicant; Mary Decker, Town Supervisor Glenn Morey, Town Councilman Sheldon Clark. PH UBLIC EARING Jeffrey Barney, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 369 Salt Road – TM #27.-1-37.3 – Proposed Multiple-Family Dwelling Chairperson Clark recognized Mr. Barney who explained to those present that he was seeking Site Plan approval for making his property, which now contains a two-apartment structure, into a three- apartment property by converting an existing garage into a new apartment. CEO Coats advised that he had talked with County Planning, and they have not had a chance to review the application. They also needed a clearer map. However, CEO Coats commented, since the applicant stated that there will be no change in the footprint of the house or the garage, that solves the County’s concern. Chair Clark asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on the subject application; there was no one. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m. RM EGULAR EETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Clark. OB LD USINESS Jeffrey Barney, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 369 Salt Road – TM #27.-1-37.3 – Proposed Multiple-Family Dwelling Chairperson Clark asked the Board members if there was any discussion regarding the application; there was none. Page 1 of 4 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting 18 December 2008 A motion was then made by Member Ed Neuhauser to approve the Final Site Plan, contingent upon a positive review by the Tompkins County Department of Planning. The motion was seconded by Member Mary Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Carey Member Donlick Absent: Member Baxendell Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #35 of 2008. NB EW USINESS Hatch Building, Inc., dba Custom Granite Unlimited, Applicant/Gordon J. Hollern, Reputed Owner – 750 NYS Route 222 – TM #20.-1-35 – Site Plan Review for Proposed Business Chairperson Clark recognized Mr. Hatch who was seeking Site Plan approval to conduct a granite/marble fabrication shop at this location. He would rent the facility for a year, with eventual plans to purchase same at the end of that period. His business is presently located in Waverly, NY, and he wanted to “move closer to home.” Member Neuhauser asked if there were any waste products generated and, if so, how would it be disposed of. The applicant stated waste stone (smaller than 2” by 2”) would be deposited in a dumpster which would be picked up and deposited where “clean fill” was wanted or, sometimes, Suit-Kote sometimes purchases the stone waste, crushes it, and puts in their blacktop products. Member Mary Gloster asked the applicant who purchased his finished product, and Mr. Hatch replied that the countertops were sold in retail stores to kitchen/bath dealers out of Elmira, Corning, and Dryden. Mr. Hatch explained that there would not be extensive renovation to the existing building, but he would install three water tanks to be used to keep dust down during the grinding process; the tank containing water/dust particles is cleaned every six months. In response to Member Monica Carey’s question, the applicant stated he had three full-time employees at this time (who live in Cortland County). The business would operate from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday. Installations are done on Fridays. Customers would visit the facility to pick out the stone (which comes from a supplier in New Jersey) for their end use. The business produces from three to four countertops per week. Deliveries of the stone are made every week and arrive as 8 to 10 slabs which will be stored outside on the building side of the existing sign on A-frames in an orderly manner. There will be no tractor-trailer deliveries. Slabs weigh from 1800 to 2500 pounds. Mr. Hatch stated he will be using the Salt Road entrance only. At the request of Chair Clark, the Board Secretary read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Negative responses were obtained to all of the questions in Part II. Therefore, it was determined by the Planning Board, that there would be no adverse environmental impact. A motion was then made by Member Carey 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 Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Carey Member Donlick Absent: Member Baxendell Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. Page 2 of 4 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting 18 December 2008 This becomes Action #36 of 2008. A motion was then made by Member Carey to accept the Preliminary Site Plan for the proposed business, with a Public Hearing set for 15 January 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Carey Member Donlick Absent: Member Baxendell Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #37 of 2008. AM– PPROVAL OF INUTES 20N2008 OVEMBER It was noted by the Board that CEO Coats was present, not absent, at this meeting, as reflected in A motion was then made by Member Carey to approve the Minutes of the error in the Minutes. 20 November 2008 meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board, as corrected. The motion was seconded by Member Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None Member Carey Member Donlick Absent: Member Baxendell Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #38 of 2008. OM THER ATTERS  CEO Coats stated that the Maccous had submitted an application for a subdivision in 2006, which was approved. The maps were subsequently stamped, but were never filed with the County which, according to State Law, must be done within 62 days of approval. Based on the current Code, this application is now null and void, and the applicant must apply again and go through the process. CEO Coats stated a letter will be sent to the applicant to so advise.  Chair Clark thanked the Board members for their dedication and service during 2008. She also stated that Deputy Clerk Debbie Lane is doing a nice job in preparing for each meeting, and CEO Coats provides invaluable assistance to the Planning Board.  Regarding the Larry Cornell property, CEO Coats explained that, as the Code book states, the pole of a flag lot has to be a minimum width of 20 feet and a maximum of 50 feet. However this section has been amended to eliminate the maximum width, and CEO Coats has a list of the many amendments to the existing Code. He will provide the Board members with this list for their use.  Supervisor Glenn Morey advised that the new Code is being worked on at present, with the last section’s review to commence in January. There will be two public hearings held. Member Gloster commented that there should be some way to annotate the Code to keep up with the amendments/changes. Supervisor Morey thanked everyone for volunteering their service in revising the Code; it is greatly appreciated. Page 3 of 4 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting 18 December 2008  Board Member Carey thanked Chair Barbara Clark for serving as Chairperson of the Board. A DJOURNMENT At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Member Neuhauser to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with all members present voting in favor. Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town Clerk, CEO Coats, Chair Clark & Board Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey, Donlick & Neuhauser on 1/9/09. Originals mailed w/tape. Page 4 of 4