HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-19 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 19 January 2006 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Monica Carey, Acting Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Barbara Clark Gary Coats, Town CEO
Mark Baxendell Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor
Brad Albro
Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Edward Neuhauser
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Donald Kirby Nichol, Applicant; Heather Nichol.
Acting Chairperson Monica Carey opened the Regular Meeting
of the Town of Groton Planning Board at 7:25 p.m.
(Note: The Chair/Acting Chair only votes to break a tie, or as required for a quorum.)
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Donald Kirby Nichol, Applicant/RO - 589 Salt Road - TM #27.-1-13 - Site Plan Review -
Proposed Woodworking Shop in Home
Acting Chair Carey recognized the applicant who explained that he was seeking Site Plan Approval to
open a small woodworking business in his home. Mr. Nichol brought samples of his product, custom-
made cutting boards of an extremely high quality. He stated that there would be no showroom, retail
sales, or employees. Noise would be inside the shop. His product line would be sold over the Internet
or through distributors. Mr. Nichol personally purchased raw materials locally for these boards in
small quantities and brought it back, so there would be no lumber deliveries; the wood was stored
within his shop. Orders were received online, filled, and shipped. There would be no increase in
traffic in the area, except for perhaps a weekly UPS truck to pick up orders for shipping, if needed.
CEO Gary Coats advised that no Building Permit was required, only Planning Board approval.
Acting Chair Carey acknowledged that "under 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(10), (12) or (13) of the State
Environmental Quality Review Law, the proposed action is a Type II action and is determined not to
have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review
under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8."
A motion was made by Member Mary Gloster to approve the Preliminary Site Plan, as submitted. The
motion was seconded by Member Barbara Clark, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #1 of 2006.
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With no further discussion, a motion was then made by Member Mark Baxendell to set a Public
Hearing on this matter for 16 February 2006 at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Brad
Albro, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #2 of 2006.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
Selection of(T) Groton Planning Board Chairperson
A motion was made by Member Mary Gloster to select Monica Carey as Chairperson for 2006. The
motion was seconded by Member Ed Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #3 of 2006.
Selection of(T) Groton Planning Board Vice-Chairperson
A motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to select Mary Gloster as Vice-Chairperson for 2006.
The motion was seconded by Member Brad Albro, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #4 of 2006.
Selection of(T) Groton Planning Board Meeting Day &Time
A motion was made by Member Albro to hold the Planning Board meetings for 2006 on the third
Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #5 of 2006.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Member Clark to approve the 20 October 2005 Minutes, as submitted. The
motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Albro Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #6 of 2006.
OTHER BUSINESS
• Town Supervisor Glenn Morey advised the Board members that they had all been reappointed
for 2006. He also informed the Board that two committees had been created by the Town
Board: a Zoning& Building Review Committee, and an Agricultural Advisory Committee.
• CEO Coats reported that there are three houses in various states of construction on Clark
Street Extension, and there will be lots of construction this summer. He also stated that Town
residents are aware of the regulations and appear to be adhering to them. CEO Coats
continues with the Fire Safety Inspections everyday, and also that the Town's Code
Enforcement Files are being updated and archived.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:05 p.m., a motion was made by Member Albro to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded
by Member Clark, with all members present voting in favor.
Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town Clerk, Chair Carey&
Board Members Gloster, Clark, &Neuhauser on 1/19/06.
Originals mailed w/tape.
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