HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-20 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 20 September 2012 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall Court Room - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson Gary Coats, Town CEO
Monica Carey, Vice Chair Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Barbara Clark Victoria Monty, Town Attorney
Mark Baxendell
John Morey
Bret Wyllie
Vacancy
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Laura Mainville, Applicant, James Cronk, Applicant; Michael Prouty, Applicant; Charles & Judith
Rumsey, Applicants; Town Councilmen Rick Gamel & Don Scheffler; Donna Cook, Gordon Hollern,
Helen Prouty, Kristopher Buchan, Linda & Dan Mizer, Anna Gallow, Mary Decker, Norene Turcsik,
Amy Evans, Alan & Marion Giambattista, Ken & Kay Baldwin, Jeff Hoyt, Carolann Darling.
PUBLIC HEARING
Michael Prouty, Applicant/Gordon Hollern, Reputed Owner - 750 Cortland Road (NYS Route 222)
-TM #20.-1-35 - Site Plan Review- Proposed "Drain Brain" Location
Chairman Neuhauser opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. by reading the Legal Notice as published
in the Groton Independent and The Shopper. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record.
Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to everyone present what he was
planning to do (reference is made to the 16 August 2012 Planning Board Minutes for specifics). Chair
Neuhauser then asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak on this application;
there was one, as follows:
Marion Giambattista - 612 Salt Road - Asked what would be stored onsite. Mr. Prouty
responded there would be port-a-johns stored there. Mrs. Giambattista asked the Board
what they (the Giambattistas) would physically see on the lot.
With everyone heard who wished to be heard, on a motion by Member Mark Baxendell, seconded
by Member Barbara Clark, Chair Neuhauser closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called
to order by Chairman Edward Neuhauser at 7:355 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 16 AUGUST 2012
A motion was made by Member Monica Carey to approve the Minutes of the 16 August 2012
Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Bret Wyllie, with
the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #52 of 2012.
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OLD BUSINESS
Michael Prouty, Applicant/Gordon Hollern, Reputed Owner - 750 Cortland Road (NYS Route 222)
-TM #20.-1-35 - Final Site Plan Review- Proposed "Drain Brain" Location
Chair Neuhauser acknowledged an email (dated 9/13/12) received by CEO Coats from Stan
Birchenough, Cortland-Tompkins NYSDOT Resident Engineer, stating that since the proposed
business did not include a driveway or any work on NYS Rout 222 within their right-of-way, no permit
will be required from then, and that the existing access on Salt Road is adequate from their
perspective. A copy has been placed on file for the record.
Chair Neuhauser then reviewed the modifications considered: (1) only entrance will be on Salt Road
and egress/ingress from Route 222 should be blocked off, (2) a six-foot board fence should be
constructed around the porta-john area so they are not visible by the public, (3) there will be no
storage of unlicensed equipment on the property except for one, and (4) there will be no vehicle sales.
Mr. Prouty was advised to see CEO Coats regarding any proposed signage. When asked if all of these
items were agreeable to him, Mr. Prouty answered in the affirmative.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member John Morey that for the purpose of
the State Environmental Quality Review concerning this application, the Town of Groton
Planning Board hereby declares itself as Lead Agency. The motion was seconded by Member
Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #53 of 2012.
Chairman Neuhauser read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Negative
responses were obtained to all questions in Part II. A motion was then made by Member Monica
Carey that, based on the information and analysis of the SEQR concerning this application, the
Town of Groton Planning Board has determined that the proposed action will not result in any
significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion was
seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #54 of 2012.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to approve the Final
Site Plan for the proposed "Drain Brain" business, contingent upon the following: (1) no
unlicensed equipment (except for one vehicle) to be parked onsite, (2) there will be no vehicle
sales, (3) all portable toilets will be kept inside a 6-ft. board fence enclosure, and (4)
ingress/egress will be only on Salt Road, with any ingress/egress from NYS Route 222 to be
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blocked off. The motion was seconded by Member Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #55 of 2012.
James Cronk, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 380 Cobb Street - TM #33.-1-3.21 - Minor
Subdivision
At the August meeting of this Board, Chairman Neuhauser stated that no report had been received
from the Tompkins County Department of Planning, although it should be forthcoming, and that the
County's comments needed to be taken into consideration before any decision was made on this
application; therefore, the matter was postponed until this meeting.
Chair Neuhauser recognized the applicant at this time and apologized to him, explaining that his
application did not need to go to County Planning, and he acknowledged that the SEQRA review had
been completed at last month's meeting.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the Minor
Subdivision, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded
as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #56 of 2012.
Laura Mainville, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 380 Cobb Street - TM #24.-1-3.9 - Continued Site
Plan Review for Proposed Home/Garage Business (Psychic Tyme)
(Note: Reference is made to this Board's Minutes of 19 July and 16 August 2012 for details on this
application.)
Chairman Neuhauser recognized Donna Cook, a Certified NYS Massage Therapist, who plans to work
in concert with Mrs. Mainville. Ms. Cook had submitted additional information as requested by the
Board. There had been a discussion with Town Attorney Monty, and it was agreed by the applicant to
table the application in order to provide time for Board members to review the additional information.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Clark to table the continued Site Plan
Review for the proposed business, Psychic Tyme, with the applicant's consent. The motion was
seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #57 of 2012.
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NEW BUSINESS
Charles Rumsey, Applicant/John Fleming, Keith Chapin & Stephen Palladino, Reputed Owners -
Cobb Street -TM #23.-1-5.32 - Proposed Minor Subdivision (7.55± A. from 31.38± A.)
Chairman Neuhauser recognized Charles & Judy Rumsey who were in the process of purchasing a
7.55± acre parcel of land from the owners, as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying the
application. Also with the application was a copy of a Legal Representative Form which the parties
had completed, authorizing Charles or Judy Rumsey to act as their agent in this matter. The subject
property is adjacent to lands owned by the Rumseys, and they proposed to add the subdivided parcel
to their property (TM #23.-1-5.311).
CEO Gary Coats explained that "Mr. Fleming's going to own two lots for a few minutes; then the
Rumsey's are buying this from Fleming . . . and will remove this boundary line." Member Carey
argued that she did not see where a subdivision "comes into this at all."
There was then a discussion regarding whether or not this was a subdivision, a boundary line change,
or a lot line adjustment. Attorney Monty read the definition of a subdivision from the Code.
At the conclusion of the discussion, a motion was made by Member Wyllie that for the purpose of
the State Environmental Quality Review concerning this application, the Town of Groton
Planning Board hereby declares itself as Lead Agency. The motion was seconded by Member
Morey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #58 of 2012.
Chairman Neuhauser read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Negative
responses were obtained to all questions in Part II. A motion was then made by Member Baxendell
that, based on the information and analysis of the SEQR concerning this application, the Town
of Groton Planning Board has determined that the proposed action will not result in any
significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion was
seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #59 of 2012.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Carey to approve the Minor
Subdivision of Land, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Morey, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #60 of 2012.
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Charles Rumsey, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 815 Cobb Street - TM #23.-1-5.311 - Proposed
Boundary Line Change
As described in the aforegoing application for a minor subdivision, which was approved as requested,
the Planning Board then reviewed the request for a Boundary Line Change, adding the above 7.55±
subdivided parcel to the subject parcel, TM #23.-1-5.311.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Morey that for the purpose of the
State Environmental Quality Review concerning this application, the Town of Groton
Planning Board hereby declares itself as Lead Agency. The motion was seconded by Member
Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #61 of 2012.
Chairman Neuhauser read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Negative
responses were obtained to all questions in Part II. A motion was then made by Member Clark that,
based on the information and analysis of the SEQR concerning this application, the Town of
Groton Planning Board has determined that the proposed action will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion was seconded by
Member Carey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #62 of 2012.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the Boundary
Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded
as follows:
Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Clark
Member Baxendell
Member Morey
Member Wyllie
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #63 of 2012.
OTHER BUSINESS
• Planning Board Member Vacancy - CEO Coats reported that the Town was advertising for a
Planning Board Member to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mary Gloster.
• Update on Training Course - Information was provided regarding an October 25th training
opportunity for Board members.
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• Naming of Permit - CEO Coats stated that "Land Use Permit" was the best name suggested for
this type of permit. The Planning Board agreed.
• Mitch Metzgar - CEO Coats advised that Mr. Metzgar will be coming in regarding providing
banquet facilities at his existing bed and breakfast, but in a different building.
• Kay Baldwin asked about the Cronk septic system; CEO Coats answered her question.
• Carolann Darling asked what was Health Department's ruling on the Mainville application;
Chair Neuhauser responded.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:20 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded
by Member Wyllie, with all members present voting in favor.
obi -
'1011111W' E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Coats,
Chair Neuhauser& Board Members on 10/16/12.
Rev. 10/17-Adjournment
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