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Home My WebLink About2015-05-21 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 21 May 2015 - 7:30 PM Town Hall Court Room - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Board Secretary *Lisa Maloney Hahn, Vice-Chair Monica Carey Barbara Clark Mark Baxendell John Morey Bret Wyllie Applicants & Public in Attendance Robert Hyde, Applicant; Andrew Montreuil, Applicant; Maria Montreuil; Liam G. B. Murphy, Bob Walpole, Town Councilman Sheldon Clark. PUBLIC HEARING 711 Andrew Montreuil. Applicant/Andrew & Maria Montreuil, Reputed Owners - 114 Mack Street - TM #26.-1-27 - Proposed Business (Ye Olde Goat Cart) The Public Hearing was opened a 7:28 p.m. by Chairman Ed Neuhauser who read aloud the Legal Notice as published on 13 May 2015 in The Shopper, proof of publication has been placed on file for the record. Chair Neuhauser recognized the Montreuils who explained to the public that they were seeking approval to produce soaps and lotions, etc., made from goat's milk, at a new 12 ft. by 28 ft. manufactured shed to be placed on the subject property, all as explained in the "Business Plan" accompanying their application. The products will be sold online, at craft shows, and through wholesaling partners. They also will have two small female goats onsite. No additional traffic is planned. Chairman Neuhauser asked if there were any comments from the Public; there were none. With everyone heard who wished to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order by Chairman Ed Neuhauser at 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 16 APRIL 2015 A motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to approve the Minutes of the 16 April 2015 Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member John Morey, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #18 of 2015. Page 1 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 21 May 2015 NEW BUSINESS Carl lis Mary Jean Alexander, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 1120 Cortland Road - TM #19.-1- 39.12 - Minor Subdivision of Land Chairman Neuhauser recognized Attorney Liam Murphy, representing the applicants, who were seeking approval to subdivide two lots off of their 68±-acre parcel to give to their sons, as shown on the survey map accompanying the application (Parcels indicated as B &, C). A motion was then made by Member Clark that the Town of Groton Planning Board declares itself as Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Minor Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Member Brett Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #19 of 2015. Chair Neuhauser then 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 Morey, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #20 of 2015. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Monica Carey to waive a Public Hearing and approve the Minor Subdivision, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Mark Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #21 of 2015. Page 2 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 21 May 2015 OLD BUSINESS Andrew Montreuil, Applicant/Andrew lis Maria Montreuil, Reputed Owners - 114 Mack Street - TM #26.-1-27 - Proposed Business (Ye Olde Goat Cart) Chair Neuhauser asked the Board if they had any questions; they did not. It was noted for the record that a copy of the Legal Notice had been received by the Town Clerk on 18 May 2015 from Richard and Emily Fenton with "We have no problems with this." written across the bottom. A motion was then made by Member Wyllie that the Town of Groton Planning Board declares itself as Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Final Site Plan. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #22 of 2015. Chair Neuhauser then 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 Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #23 of 2015. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Baxendell to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed business (Ye Olde Goat Cart), 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 Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #24 of 2015. Page 3 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 21 May 2015 NEW BUSINESS (RE-VISITED) Robert P. lis Doris A. Hyde, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 7 Hart Drive - TM #39.-1-1.7 - Minor Subdivision of Land Chairman Neuhauser recognized Robert Hyde, who was seeking approval to subdivide a 1±-acre lot off of their 8.5±-acre parcel, as shown on the maps accompanying the application. The purpose was to separate the house from the remainder of the parcel. The Board had no questions. A motion was then made by Member Morey that the Town of Groton Planning Board declares itself as Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Minor Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Member Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #25 of 2015. Chair Neuhauser then 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 Morey, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #26 of 2015. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Clark to waive a Public Hearing and 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 Absent: Member Maloney Hahn Member Morey Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #27 of 2015. Page 4 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 21 May 2015 Merle &Lois Ploss-No Application-TM #36.-1-67.2 - Proposed Minor Subdivision Realtor Bob Walpole appeared before the Board to advise them that he will be making application to subdivide the Ploss'land sometime in the future. He stated that the Ploss Estate was in the process of being sold. This 141±-acre parcel will be split into four units for their children. He displayed a survey map showing what is proposed and explained the dimensions of all the parcels and to whom they will be deeded. He advised that there was sufficient road frontage for all parcels. Member Carey was concerned if there would be two residences on one parcel; this would be taken care of by adjusting the parcels, Bob affirmed. He will be back before year-end. No Action Taken. OTHER MATTERS ❖ Bob Walpole- Stated he will be having two more applications for Tillotson. ❖ Councilman Sheldon Clark - reported that the new Town Supervisor, Don Scheffler, is doing an excellent job and his appointment was a good choice. Former Supervisor Glenn Morey, now a County Legislator, reports County Legislative business to the Town Board each month. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Neuhauser acknowledged a letter from the Village of Groton suggesting that the Town and Village combine a Comprehensive Plan. There will be a meeting on 1 June, 7 PM at the Village Office and this Board is invited to attend. Chairman Neuhauser has another meeting at that time, and he reported that Member Maloney Hahn will attend, and he would like other Board members to attend also. ADJOURNMENT At 8:10 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Morey, with all members present voting in favor. J E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Supv.,Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Coats, Attorney Ellis &Board Members on 6/16/15. Page 5 of 5