HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-21 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 21 January 2010 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Monica Carey Gary Coats, Town CEO
Barbara Clark
Mark Baxendell
*Theresa Donlick
Mary K. Gloster
*Janice Haines
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Marc Fezza for Lisa Thomas, Applicant; Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Barbara Clark.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauser to approve the Minutes of the 19 November 2009
Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Monica Carey,
with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Acting Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Gloster Absent: Member Donlick
Member Neuhauser Member Haines
Member Baxendell
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #1 of 2010.
A motion was made by Member Carey to approve the Minutes of the 17 December 2009
Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Neuhauser, with
the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Acting Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Gloster Absent: Member Donlick
Member Neuhauser Member Haines
Member Baxendell
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #2 of 2010.
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ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
Selection of Planning Board Chair for 2010
A motion was made by Member Mary Gloster to nominate Member Ed Neuhauser as Chairman
for 2010. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Acting Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Gloster Absent: Member Donlick
Member Neuhauser Member Haines
Member Baxendell
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #3 of 2010.
Selection of Planning Board Vice Chair for 2010
A motion was made by Member Carey to nominate Member Gloster as Vice Chair for 2010. The
motion was seconded by Chairman Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark Absent: Member Donlick
Member Gloster Member Haines
Member Baxendell
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #4 of 2010.
Selection of Planning Board Meeting Day/Time
A motion was made by Member Carey to set the meeting date/time for the Town Planning
Board as the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member
Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark Absent: Member Donlick
Member Gloster Member Haines
Member Baxendell
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #5 of 2010.
(Member Mark Baxendell arrived.)
OLD BUSINESS
Lisa L. Thomas dba LLT Autos, Applicant/Robert Fouts, Reputed Owner - 1541 Elm Street Ext.
-TM #28.-1-35 - Proposed Auto Sales
Chairman Neuhauser recognized Marc Fezza, representing the applicant, Lisa L. Thomas, who was
seeking Site Plan Approval to conduct auto sales at this location. Mr. Fezza stated he had a used car
license and wants to put "a couple of cars" on the subject site. He added that he "couldn't see more
than three cars" there. There are no immediate neighbors. When asked about a sign, Mr. Fezza
stated he will put up a small sign. There is plenty of room for offstreet parking. A sales office is
proposed for the breezeway between the existing house and garage. The vehicles for sale will be
displayed on the grass in front. No vehicles will be repaired/maintained on the site.
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After a very brief discussion, a motion was made by Member Carey to set a Public Hearing for
the proposed auto sales for 7:30 p.m. on 18 February 2010. The motion was seconded by
Member Gloster, with the recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Clark Absent: Member Donlick
Member Gloster Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #6 of 2010.
A motion was then made by Member Carey to approve the Preliminary Site Plan for the
proposed auto sales. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Clark Absent: Member Donlick
Member Gloster Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #7 of 2010.
NEW BUSINESS — None.
OTHER BUSINESS
• CEO Gary Coats advised the Board that there will be a subdivision application forthcoming.
• It was reported that Planning Board Member Donlick is unable to serve on the Board. The
procedures were reviewed and Supervisor Morey agreed to contact Mrs. Donlick regarding
same.
• Supervisor Morey reported that the new regulations are finished and have been sent to the
County for their review. There will be a public hearing on them in March.
• Supervisor Morey reported there was an "issue" in Peruville regarding a concert held at
Robert Eckhard's (sp?) private residence.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Chairman Neuhauser, 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 2/16/10.
Originals delivered on 2/18/10.
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