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Home My WebLink About2016-06-16Page 1 of 3 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 16 June 2016 - 7:30 PM Town Hall Court Room – 101 Conger Boulevard – Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson Rick Fritz, Town Code Enforcement Officer Lisa Maloney Hahn, Vice-Chair Joan Fitch, Board Secretary Monica Carey Randy Jackson, Town Councilman Barbara Clark Victoria Monty, Town Attorney Mark Baxendell *Bret Wyllie Leon Brockway, Jr. Applicants & Public in Attendance Robert Brenner, representing Verizon Wireless, Applicant; Scott Metcalf, Applicant. 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 – 19 MAY 2016 A motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to approve the Minutes of the 19 May 2016 Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Lisa Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Absent: Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #21 of 2016. OLD BUSINESS – NONE NEW BUSINESS Verizon Wireless, Applicant/Roger F. Adams, Reputed Owner – 868 Peruville Road – TM #35.-1- 27.1 – Proposed Communications Tower Chairman Ed Neuhauser recognized Robert Brenner of Nixon Peabody Law Firm, representing the applicant who was seeking approval to erect a 160-foot communications tower at the location indicated. There will also be a four-foot lightning road, two outdoor cabinets at ground level, and the area will be enclosed with a fence. The Board reviewed the materials that were submitted. Member Monica Carey confirmed the height as being the 160-foot tower plus an additional four feet for the lightning rod, for a total height of 164 feet. Chairman Neuhauser explained the approval process to Attorney Brenner and advised him that this was considered a sketch plan conference. Preliminary Site Plan Review would be held at the 21 July meeting of this Board at which time a Public Hearing Would be set for the 18 August meeting. (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 16 June 2016 Page 2 of 3 The Board had no further questions. No Action Taken Scott Metcalf, Applicant/Lawrence Woernley, Reputed Owner – 398 Lick Street – TM #26.-1- 14.34 – Minor Subdivision Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who was seeking approval to subdivide a 5±-acre parcel and consolidate it with his adjacent parcel, as shown on the map accompanying the application. A motion was then made by Member Leon Brockway that the Town of Groton Planning Board declares itself Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Minor Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Member Barbara Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Absent: Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #22 of 2016. 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 Lisa Maloney Hahn 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 Mark Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Absent: Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #23 of 2016. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Monica Carey to waive the Public Hearing and approve the Minor Subdivision as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Absent: Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #24 of 2016. Scott Metcalf, Applicant/Lawrence Woernley, Reputed Owner – 396 Lick Street – TM #26.-1-14.4 – Boundary Line Change (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 16 June 2016 Page 3 of 3 Chairman Ed Neuhauser the applicant who was seeking approval of a Boundary Line Change, as shown on the materials accompanying the application. The Board felt the application and attached materials were very clear and no further questions were needed. A motion was then made by Member Clark 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 Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Absent: Member Wyllie Motion carried. This becomes Action #25 of 2016. OTHER BUSINESS •Chairman Neuhauser acknowledged receipt of a 7 June 2016 letter from CBRE in White Plains, NY, asking if this Board would be interested in commenting on the proposed “Sheldon Road” communications tower to be erected by Verizon Wireless. Any responses must be received within 30 days of receipt of the letter. After consulting with Town Attorney Victoria Monty, it was determined that this was a required letter of notification and no action by this Board is required. •Chairman Neuhauser distributed training information related to the annual four-hour requirement for Board members. ADJOURNMENT At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Maloney Hahn, with all members present voting in favor. Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Supv., Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Fritz, Attorney Monty & Board Members on 7/19/16.