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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-17Page 1 of 8 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 17 November 2016 - 7:30 PM Town Hall Court Room – 101 Conger Boulevard – Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson Victoria Monty, Town Attorney Lisa Maloney Hahn, Vice-Chair Rick Fritz, Town Code Enforcement Officer Monica Carey Joan Fitch, Board Secretary Barbara Clark Mark Baxendell Bret Wyllie Leon Brockway, Jr. Applicants & Public in Attendance Erich Haesche, Applicant; Michael Jones, Applicant; Kristen Donohue for NYS Mesonet, Applicant; Ed & Amy Vorhis, Applicants; Jay Engels, Applicant; Gary Moore, Applicant; George & Marian Haesche; Sue, Leah, Jeremiah, & Levi Haesche; Bob & Sharon Fouts; Town Supervisor Don Scheffler, Town Board Members Randy Jackson & Sheldon Clark; Hugh & Carol Keegan of 1100 Peru. S. L. Rd. The Public Hearings were opened at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Edward Neuhauser with the Board Secretary reading aloud the Legal Notice as duly published in the Finger Lakes Community Newspapers on 9 November 2016. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. PUBLIC HEARING #1 Michael Jones, dba Jones Portable Welding, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 384 Smith Road – TM #25.-1-10.2 – Proposed Fabrication/Welding Shop Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who advised those present that he was seeking to move his existing business across the road to this location where he planned to construct a 60 ft. by 80 ft. Essex steel building, as shown on the Estimate accompanying the application. He stated he will be doing the same thing he does now, but has run out of room where he is. It will be just one floor in the new building. Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was anyone present from the public who wished to speak on this appeal; there was no one. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed by Chairman Neuhauser at 7:33 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING #2 NYS Mesonet, Applicant/Peter Clark & Katherine Wolfe, Reputed Owners – 194 Old Peruville Road – TM #36.-1-63.2 – Proposed Weather Station Chairman Neuhauser recognized Kristen Donohue, who explained to those present that the applicant was seeking approval to erect a 33 ft. weather station, including weather monitoring equipment, at this location. (Reference is made to the Town of Groton’s ZBA Minutes of 24 August 2016, for more detailed information.) It is not a commercial tower where the landowner has any financial benefit; they will receive just weather information. The tower/equipment is solar powered. It’s single use and nothing else will be placed on the tower which can be erected within 5 to 7 days, and has a four-foot base. There will be a 3±-foot lightning rod on the top of the fully fenced in tower. Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was anyone present from the public who wished to speak on this appeal; there was, as follows: (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 November 2016 Page 2 of 8 Hugh Keegan – Asked exactly where the proposed weather station would be located, and Ms. Donohue answered. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed by Chairman Neuhauser at 7:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING #3 Edward & Amy Vorhis, dba A & E Automotive, Applicants /Steve & Linda Cute, Reputed Owners – 1100 Peruville Road – TM #35.-1-21.24 – Proposed Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicants who explained to those present that they were buying a new house on Peruville Road and would like approval to conduct a two-person, part-time automobile repair business in the existing garage until such time as they may need to construct a separate facility, perhaps in the spring. CEO Rick Fritz advised Board members that he has provided the applicants with information regarding this, as they had provided Rick with their timeline for opening the business. Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was anyone present from the public who wished to speak on this appeal; there was, as follows: Hugh Keegan – Had no problem with a business next door to him, but he was concerned with “oils and things.” It’s less than 100 yards from his well. Wanted to know how this would be monitored. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed by Chairman Neuhauser at 7:37 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING #4 Gary Moore, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 839 Spring Street Extension – TM #25.-1-15 – Proposed Garlic Barn w/Commercial Kitchen Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to everyone present that he was seeking approval to construction a 30 ft. by 32 ft. pole barn for garlic storage and containing a commercial kitchen. Water, hot and cold, would be supplied to the kitchen which he utilizes to prepare chicken for barbecues. He may also sell turkeys. Mr. Moore stated there would be a “bonus room” on the second floor which would only be used for storage. Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was anyone present from the public who wished to speak on this appeal; there was no one. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed by Chairman Neuhauser at 7:39 p.m. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order by (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 November 2016 Page 3 of 8 Chairman Ed Neuhauser at 7:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 20 OCTOBER 2016 A motion was made by Member Lisa Maloney Hahn to approve the Minutes of the 20 October 2016 Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Barbara Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Maloney Hahn Abstain: Member Baxendell Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #63 of 2016. OLD BUSINESS Michael Jones, dba Jones Portable Welding, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 384 Smith Road – TM #25.-1-10.2 – Final Site Plan Review - Proposed Fabrication/Welding Shop Chairman Neuhauser asked the Board if they had any further questions for the applicant regarding this application. There were none. With no further discussion, 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 Fabrication/Welding Shop. The motion was seconded by Member Bret Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Maloney Hahn Abstain: Member Baxendell Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #64 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 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 Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Maloney Hahn Abstain: Member Baxendell Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #65 of 2016. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Carey to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed welding fabrication business, as requested, contingent upon the applicant obtaining a Building Permit and following of ICC Property Maintenance Codes and Fire Codes. The motion was seconded by Member Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 November 2016 Page 4 of 8 Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Maloney Hahn Abstain: Member Baxendell Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #66 of 2016. NYS Mesonet, Applicant/Peter Clark & Katherine Wolfe, Reputed Owners – 194 Old Peruville Road – TM #36.-1-63.2 – Final Site Plan Review – Proposed Weather Station Chairman Neuhauser asked the Board if they had any further questions for the applicant regarding this application. There were none. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Brockway that the Town of Groton Planning Board declares itself Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Weather Station. 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 Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #67 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 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 Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #68 of 2016. (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 November 2016 Page 5 of 8 With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Baxendell to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed Weather Station, as requested, contingent upon the applicant properly maintain said equipment and, once equipment is no longer in use, that it be removed with proper Demolition Permit. The motion was seconded by Member Brockway, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Maloney Hahn Abstain: Member Baxendell Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #69 of 2016. Edward & Amy Vorhis, dba A & E Automotive, Applicants /Steve & Linda Cute, Reputed Owners – 1100 Peruville Road – TM #35.-1-21.24 – Final Site Plan Review – Proposed Motor Vehicle Repair Garage Chairman Neuhauser asked the Board if they had any further questions for the applicant regarding this application. There were none. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Maloney Hahn that the Town of Groton Planning Board declares itself Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Motor Vehicle Repair Garage. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #70 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 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 Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #71 of 2016. (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 November 2016 Page 6 of 8 Following a brief discussion, a motion was then made by Member Clark to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed Motor Vehicle Repair Garage, as requested, contingent upon the applicant obtaining a Building Permit and completing construction within one year, and following of ICC Property Maintenance Codes; failure to complete construction within the time limit will require a new application. 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 Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #72 of 2016. Gary Moore, Applicant/Reputed Owner – 839 Spring Street Extension – TM #25.-1-15 – Proposed Garlic Barn w/Commercial Kitchen Chairman Neuhauser asked the Board if they had any further questions for the applicant regarding this application. There were none. With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Brockway that the Town of Groton Planning Board declares itself Lead Agency under SEQRA for the proposed Commercial Kitchen. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #73 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 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 Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Baxendell Member Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #74 of 2016. (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 November 2016 Page 7 of 8 With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Carey to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed Commercial Kitchen, as requested, contingent upon the applicant following the ICC Property Maintenance Codes. The motion was seconded by Member Brockway, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Maloney Hahn Abstain: Member Baxendell Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #75 of 2016. Erich Haesche (dba Lubricants & Fuel Solutions), Applicant/Reputed Owner – 97 Ogden Road – TM #28.-1-34.305 – Preliminary Site Plan Review – Proposed Warehouse Facility (Note: Reference is made to the 15 September & 20 October 2016 Minutes of this Board regarding this application.) Chairman Neuhauser advised everyone present that he and CEO Fritz had visited the subject facility earlier in the week. They were given a tour of the interior of the proposed warehouse and Chairman Neuhauser reported he was very impressed with the quality and care that had gone into this facility; things were “neat and things were organized,” the building was very well made, floor was sealed, and he had very limited concerns with the proposed us of the warehouse. Previously, he said, he was concerned that there would be a 55-gallon drum of some chemical that would have quantities dispensed from that. However, everything was sealed and this would not be the case; there is no dispensing or moving of liquids in this manner. Chair Neuhauser added that he was very impressed with the facility and he considered it “a very worthwhile trip.” He wanted the record to reflect that “we found the facility to be very neat, very well taken care of, and very well organized.” Chairman Neuhauser advised the applicant that the Board would like to have a letter from the NYSDEC advising them that he was “below their legal limit” regarding size, quantities, etc. of product. Mr. Haesche responded that, in talking with a DEC rep, they have no jurisdiction regarding this type of facility. The applicant provided Chairman Neuhauser with the rep’s name and contact information. The information was also provided to Town Attorney Monty who advised that she will contact NYSDEC for the Town and verify what Mr. Haesche reported. With no further questions, a motion was made by Member Brockway to approve the Preliminary Site Plan for the proposed Warehouse Facility, with a Public Hearing scheduled for 15 December 2016 at 7:30 p.m. 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 Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #76 of 2016. (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 November 2016 Page 8 of 8 NEW BUSINESS Jay & Carol Engels, Applicants/Jay & Carol Engels, Malcolm & Eleanore Hunter, Reputed Owners – 554 Scofield Road – TM #34.-1-31.33 & 31.28 – Boundary Line Change Chairman Neuhauser recognized Jay Engels, representing the applicant who was seeking approval of what appeared to be a minor subdivision and a boundary line change. Mr. Engels stated that all they wanted to do was combine two lots of their previously approved subdivision so that the parcel indicated as Parcel B on the survey map dated 9/9/16 by T. G. Miller, PC, would have its road frontage increased to 300 feet. The additional road frontage would be taken from what is indicated as Parcel C. However, after reviewing what was being proposed, the Board determined that the application should only be for a Boundary Line Change, and not for a Subdivision and Boundary Line Change. It was also noted that the applicants had paid the fees for both when they only should have paid for one. The Board felt that a refund should be given to the applicant for the Subdivision fee. After a brief 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 Maloney Hahn Member Wyllie Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #77 of 2016. OTHER BUSINESS • Chairman Neuhauser advised Board members to check the Training Record in the file to make sure that their training credits were complete and up to date. ADJOURNMENT At 8:15 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Brockway, 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 12/19/16.