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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-17TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 17 August 2017 - 7:30 PM Town Hall Court Room - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning Board Mark Baxendell, Chairman Leon Brockway, Jr., Vice -Chairman Monica Carey Barbara Clark Edward Neuhauser Lisa Maloney Hahn Bret Wyllie (*Absent) Others Present Don Scheffler, Town Supervisor Rick Fritz, Town CEO Joan Fitch, Board Secretary Applicants & Public in Attendance Gary & Jill Bush for 8Three8 LLC, Applicant; Diana MacKenzie, Applicant; Lorri Hunter, Mark Shumway; Sheldon Clark, Town Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING # 1 1 Diana MacKenzie, Applicant/David C. & Diana MacKenzie, Reputed Owners - 393 Lick Street - TM #30.-1-1 - Proposed Commercial Outdoor Recreation The first Public Hearing was opened at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Mark Baxendell; the Board Secretary read aloud the Legal Notice as duly published on 9 August 2017 in the Finger Lakes Community Newspapers. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. Chairman Baxendell recognized the applicant and her Licensed Professional Engineer, Gary Bush, who distributed professionally prepared plans for the proposed commercial outdoor recreation project to be used as a venue for special events, not limited to weddings, at the location indicated. Chairman Baxendell asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on the application; there was no one. With everyone heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Baxendell closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING #2 11 8Three8 LLC, Applicant/Gary & Jill Bush, Reputed Owners - 838 Peruville Road - TM #35.-1- 27.2 - Proposed Professional Offices The second Public Hearing was opened at 7:36 p.m. by Chairman Mark Baxendell; the Board Secretary read aloud the Legal Notice as duly published on 9 August 2017 in the Finger Lakes Community Newspapers. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. Chairman Baxendell recognized the owners who explained to the Board that they were seeking approval to utilize their just -purchased property, which is a duplex, as follows: the front 1600 SF unit for Mr. Bush's office (he's a Licensed Professional Engineer) and also for his wife's business (she's an electrolocist). The back apartment, he said, would continue to be rented out. A Site Plan accompanied the application. Chairman Baxendell asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on the application; there was no one. With everyone heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Baxendell closed the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. Pagel of 4 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 August 2017 REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order by Chairman Mark Baxendell at 7:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 20 JULY 2017 A motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to approve the Minutes of the 20 July 2017 Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Lisa Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #56 of 2017. OLD BUSINESS Diana MacKenzie, Applicant/David C. & Diana MacKenzie, Reputed Owners - 393 Lick Street - TM #30.-1-1 - Proposed Commercial Outdoor Recreation Chairman Baxendell recognized the applicant's engineer, Gary Bush, who explained the swale/drainage for the project which included two swales, as indicated. An 18 -inch culvert would also be installed under the driveway, all to prevent any drainage problems; there would also be a catch basin as shown. At the conclusion of a brief discussion, a motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauer that the Town of Groton Planning Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency under SEQRA. The motion was seconded by Member Leon Brockway, Jr., with the vote recorded as follows: Motion carried. Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway This becomes Action #57 of 2017. At the request of Chairman Baxendell, the Member Brockway 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 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 Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Page 2 of 4 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 August 2017 Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #58 of 2017. A motion was then made by Member Brockway to approve the Final Site Plan as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Maloney Hahn, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Clark Member Neuhauser Abstain: Member Carey Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #59 of 2017. It is noted for the record that Member Carey is an adjacent property owner. 8Three8 LLC, Applicant/Gary & Jill Bush, Reputed Owners - 838 Peruville Road - TM #35.-1- 27.2 - Proposed Professional Offices Chairman Baxendell recognized the Mr. Bush who explained that the culverts are all existing, and went over the 11 July 2017 Site Plan with Board members. Member Carey asked about the driveway entrance, which also was reviewed with the engineer who stated there was very little traffic at this location. Chairman Baxendell then read aloud an 10 August 2017 letter received from the Tompkins County Department of Planning & Sustainability, a copy of which has been placed on file for the record. Mr. Bush also would like a copy of this letter. A recommended modification was contained in that letter regarding ingress/egress of the proposed parking area to Route 34B. It was suggested by the Board that Engineer Bush contact "Keith" regarding this matter. Chairman Baxendell stated that the applicant/ owners needed to satisfy the NYSDOT in order to get a Highway Work Permit. At the conclusion of a brief discussion, a motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauer that the Town of Groton Planning Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency under SEQRA. The motion was seconded by Member Leon Brockway, Jr., with the vote recorded as follows: Motion carried. Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway This becomes Action #60 of 2017. At the request of Chairman Baxendell, the Member Brockway 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 Page 3 of 4 (T) Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting 17 August 2017 Negative Declaration. The motion was seconded by Member Carey, with the vote recorded as follows: Motion carried. Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway This becomes Action #61 of 2017. A motion was then made by Member Maloney Hahn to approve the Final Site Plan as submitted, incorporating the recommended modifications set forth in a 10 August 2017 letter to Robin Cargian, Deputy Town Clerk, from the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability/Edward C. Marx, Commissioner. The motion was seconded by Member Bret Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Baxendell Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Neuhauser Member Wyllie Member Maloney Hahn Member Brockway Motion carried. This becomes Action #62 of 2017. NEW BUSINESS - NONE OTHER BUSINESS • Chairman Baxendell acknowledged receipt of a document from Bob Walpole indicating the settlement of the Carrington Estate which satisfies this Board's request for this information. • Member Clark and Board Secretary Fitch will not be at the 21 September 2017 meeting. • Town Supervisor Don Scheffler reported that a moratorium has been passed on commercial green energy facilities. Changes are underway to the Code. Engineer Gary Bush offered to help the Town Board with any new recommendations. ADJOURNMENT At 8:10 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Neuhauser, with all members present voting in favor. J E. Fitch, Board Secretary Page 4 of 4 Emailed to Supv., Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Fritz, Attorney Monty & Board Members on 10/17/17.