HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-21 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 21 October 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 Code Officer
Barbara Clark Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor
Mark Baxendell
Mary K. Gloster
*Janice Haines
Vacancy
Applicants & Public in Attendance
David 8s Arlen Withey, Applicants; Sheldon Clark, Town Board Member.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ed Neuhauser.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 16 SEPTEMBER 2010
CEO Gary Coats stated that under "Other Matters" in the Minutes, the last item should reac "CEO
Coats reported that, under the new regulations, applicants are to first meet with the CEO to explain
their proposed subdivisions, before meeting with the Planning Board."
A motion was then made by Member Barbara Clark to approve the Minutes of the 16 September
2010 Planning Board meeting, as corrected. The motion was seconded by Member Mary
Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Clark Absent: Member Haines
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #38 of 2010.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
David & Arlen Withey, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 730 Lick Street - TM #s 121.-1-21.3 &
21.23 - Boundary Line Change
Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicants who explained to the Board that they would like to
consolidate both of the subject parcels into one lot, as shown on a portion of the tax map
accompanying their application. The smaller of the two parcels, TM #121.-1-21.23 is presently
landlocked; the combining of the two would eliminate this non-conforming lot.
Chair Neuhauser 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 then made by Member Mark Baranello to approve the Boundary Line Change, as
requested. The motion was seconded by Member Monica Carey, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Clark Absent: Member Haines
Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #39 of 2010.
OTHER MATTERS
Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was any other business to be brought before the Board.
Responses were as follows:
• Supervisor Morey handed out information on Planning Board training session to be held on 1
December 2010, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at TC3. Fee will be paid by the Town.
• Supervisor Morey stated that a public hearing was held this past Tuesday on the proposed
Land Use & Development Code. The SEQRA process will be next. All comments received will
be considered. There are concerns about outdoor concerts. The Board's 3 November meeting
of the Board will be on the Budget, which is the same as last year.
• CEO Coats reported that John Beck (Route 222 signs) was in Court today. Town Attorney
Fran Casullo requested a formal hearing. Hearing may be first week in November.
• CEO Coats reported that the Town had received three applications for the vacancy on the
Planning Board. Applications will be reviewed by the Board next month.
• CEO Coats reported that he expected one item on the next Planning Board Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., a motion was made by Member Carey to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded
by Member Baxendell, with all members present voting in favor.
J; ' E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Coats, Chair Neuhauser&
/ Board Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey&Clark on 11/1/10.
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