HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-20 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 20 August 2009 - 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
Theresa Donlick
Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Edward Neuhauser
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Steven Thane, Applicant; Town Councilman Rick Gamel.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:36 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Clark.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 16 JULY 2009
A motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauser to approve the Minutes of the 16 July 2009
meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board, as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Member Monica Carey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #22 of 2009.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Steven Thane, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 1297 Spring Street Ext. - TM # 24.-1-3.9 - Proposed
Clock Shop
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who explained that he was seeking Site Plan Approval to open a
clock repair and restoration shop in a 12 ft. by 24 ft. addition to his existing garage, as shown on the
sketch accompanying the application. The hours for the proposed shop will be by appointment only.
At this time, he stated, there will be no sign for the business; however, he had discussed this with
CEO Gary Coats and, if he should decide to have some sort of identifying signage, it would be small
and in conformance with the regulations.
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With no further comments or questions, a motion was made by Member Janice Haines to
approve the Preliminary Site Plan for the proposed Clock Shop, as submitted. The motion was
seconded by Member Theresa Donlick, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #23 of 2009.
A motion was then made by Member Carey to set a Public Hearing for the proposed Clock Shop
on 17 September 2009 at 7:30 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #24 of 2009.
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 questions in Part II.
A motion was made by Member Carey that the action, based on the information submitted, will
not cause any significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration.
The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #25 of 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., a motion was made by Member Neuhauser 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, CEO Coats, Chair Clark& Board
Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey, Donlick&Neuhauser on 9/16/09.
Originals delivered w/tape on 9/17.
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