HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-15 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 15 October 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
Fredric Arnold, Applicant; Jeff Snyder, Applicant; Judith Eger, Applicant; Edward 86 Becky Karschner,
Tena McClary.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Clark.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 17 SEPTEMBER 2009
A motion was made by Member Mary Gloster to approve the Minutes of the 17 September 2009
meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board, as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines Absent: Member Baxendell
Member Neuhauser Member Donlick
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #30 of 2009.
OLD BUSINESS
Fredric Arnold, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 120 Smith Road - TM #s 32.-1-6 & 5 - Boundary
Line Change
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who was seeking approval of a Boundary Line Change to
combine his two parcels (one of 156± A. and one of 4.95± A.) into one which makes a non-conforming
lot conforming, as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying the application. Board members
agreed that this was a good idea as one of the parcels was landlocked.
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."
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A motion was made by Member Monica Carey to approve the Boundary Line Change, as
requested. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines Absent: Member Baxendell
Member Neuhauser Member Donlick
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #31 of 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
Judith K. Eger, Applicant/Reputed Owner- 161 Stauber Road -TM #17.-1-6 & 7 - Boundary
Line Change
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who was seeking approval of a Boundary Line Change to
combine her two parcels into one, as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying the
application. She stated that the 15± acre parcel is not a building lot as it has a creek running through
it.
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."
A motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauser 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 Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines Absent: Member Baxendell
Member Neuhauser Member Donlick
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #32 of 2009.
Jeffrey Snyder, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 575 West Groton Road - TM #22.-1-1.1 - Proposed
Motor Vehicle Repair Shop
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who was seeking approval to re-open his motor vehicle repair
shop. He stated that the shop had been in business for many years under his name, but he didn't
have it open for over a year, so the permit was revoked. Member Carey asked Mr. Snyder how many
vehicles he would like to have at his facility, and the applicant responded 15. Four vehicles, he
stated, would fit inside the building. The previous permit for his business stated the operating hours
were to be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. All
vehicles were to be placed behind the fence. Mr. Snyder stated the fence was still there and he had
cleaned up the place "immensely." He stated he still has some more stuff to get rid of. Member Carey
asked about the waste motor oil, and the applicant responded he took it to his work where they burn
it.
Member Gloster asked Mr. Snyder if he was going to do just repairs, or would he be doing body work
too? Mr. Snyder responded "whatever it takes to make a living. . . a little of both." He stated that he
wanted to have the shop open part-time as he works 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. The last time, he
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said, he performed just "auto body." Member Carey stated that she would like to see a detailed
map/site plan showing parking layout, location of fence, measurements, etc. In addition, she
commented, she felt that 15 vehicles would be too many. Mr. Snyder added that there are 6 or 7 there
now. He was reminded that he could only have one unlicensed vehicle on the property.
Board Secretary Fitch read aloud a copy of a letter sent by CEO Gary Coats to the applicant, dated 29
September 2009.
Member Carey explained to the applicant that the Board was making its preliminary review of his
application and there will be a public hearing and a final review yet to come, and he should talk with
CEO Coats about doing a final application with detailed site plan: dimensions and placement of
building, location of parking and fence, and all other required info.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Carey to set a public hearing for 19
November 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines Absent: Member Baxendell
Member Neuhauser Member Donlick
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #33 of 2009.
Mr. Snyder stated that a maximum of five vehicles would be satisfactory, as it will only be a part-time
business; he will talk with CEO Coats about hours and days open.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Carey to approve the preliminary
plan, conditioned upon receiving the requested detailed drawing and information regarding
hours/days of operation. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded
as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines Absent: Member Baxendell
Member Neuhauser Member Donlick
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #34 of 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 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 11/2/09.
Originals mailed w/tape on 11/3.
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