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Home My WebLink About2006-04-20 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Public Hearings & Regular Meeting Thursday, 20 April 2006 - 7:30 PM Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present Monica Carey, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary Barbara Clark Gary Coats, Town CEO Mark Baxendell Brad Albro Mary K. Gloster Janice Haines Edward Neuhauser Applicants & Public in Attendance Daniel Lang, Applicant; Sue Harrison, Applicant; Sam Rose, Applicant; Richard Rood, Applicant; Attorney David Ames; Attorney James Henry for Alberto Maccou, Applicant; Dawn Lang, Rian Little, Randy Morey, Sheldon Clark, Rick Gamel. PUBLIC HEARING #1 - 7:30 PM Susan Harrison & Sean O'Connor, Applicants/Susan Harrison, RO - 1031 Cobb Street -TM #14.- 1-6.000 - Proposed MVRS Chair Monica Carey opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.; Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Legal Notice as published. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. Chair Carey recognized the Susan Harrison who explained to everyone that she and Mr. O'Connor would like to reopen the motor vehicle repair shop that had been on this site for 20± years. They would be doing small basic repairs, tune-ups, etc., but will not do NYS inspections. Chair Carey asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment about the proposed MVRS. There was no one. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chairperson Carey closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. DISCUSSION/DECISION With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauswer to approve the Site Plan for the proposed Motor Vehicle Repair Shop, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #24 of 2006. Page 1 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings&Regular Meeting 20 April 2006 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Because the second public hearing was scheduled for 7:45 p.m., and the first public hearing/decision ended at 7:35 p.m., Chair Carey used the available time to take up the matter of approving the minutes. A motion was made by Member Brad Albro to approve the 16 March 2006 Minutes, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Mary Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #25 of 2006. PUBLIC HEARING #2 - 7:45 PM Daniel C. Lang, Applicant/RO - 690 Clark Street Extension - TM # 17.-1-26.122 - Proposed Marine &Small Engine Repair Shop Chair Carey opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m.; Board Secretary Fitch read aloud the Legal Notice as published. Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. Chair Carey recognized the applicant who explained to those present that he would like to do marine and small engine repair, working primarily on larger boats at the lake and the yacht club; however, he would like to have the ability to bring repair items back to his shop. His busiest time was in the spring and the fall. Chair Carey asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment about the proposed repair shop. There was no one. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chairperson Carey closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m. REGULAR MEETING' Chairperson Carey opened the Regular Meeting at 7:47 p.m. OLD BUSINESS Daniel C. Lang, Applicant/RO - 690 Clark Street Extension - TM # 17.-1-26.122 - Proposed Marine &Small Engine Repair Shop With no further comments or questions, a motion was made by Member Mary Gloster to approve the Site Plan/Special Permit for the proposed Marine & Small Engine Repair Shop, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Barbara Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. Page 2 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings&Regular Meeting 20 April 2006 This becomes Action #26 of 2006. NEW BUSINESS Samuel C. Rose, Applicant/RO - Chipman Corners Road - TM #s16.-1-32.4 & 33.2 - Boundary Line Change Chair Carey recognized the applicant who explained to the Board that he was seeking a boundary line change to combine his 54.55± acre parcel (TM #16.-1-32.4) with his adjacent 2.5± acre parcel (TM #16.-1-33.2, as shown on the enlarged tax map accompanying the application. With no further questions or comments, a motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Albro, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #27 of 2006. Susan Harrison, Applicant/RO - 1031 Cobb Street -TM #s14.-1-6 & 7.1 - Boundary Line Change Chair Carey recognized the applicant who explained to the Board that she was seeking approval for a boundary line change to "square off' the L-shaped subject parcel. To accomplish this, she would take approximately 1.335± acres from her adjacent parcel (TM #14.-1-7.1) and combine it with the subject parcel, all as shown on the sketches accompanying the application. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Gloster to approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #28 of 2006. Richard E. & Carol J. Rood, Applicants/ROs - 865 NYS Route 222 - TM #s 27.1-20.1, 20.5, & 20.6 - Boundary Line Change Page 3 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings&Regular Meeting 20 April 2006 Chair Carey recognized the applicant's attorney, David Ames, who explained to the Board that the Roods were seeking approval to combine two of their parcels (TM #s 27.-1-20.1 - the house parcel & 20.5, both of which had been sold) and a portion of their third parcel (TM #27.-1-20.6), as shown on the sketch map accompanying the application, into one parcel consisting of 15.06± acres. The remaining parcel, about 9± acres, would be retained by the Roods; this would have more than adequate road frontage. By accomplishing this boundary line change, he stated, it would eliminate a landlocked parcel, as well. With no further questions or comments, a motion was made by Member Clark to approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Albro, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #29 of 2006. Alberto Maccou, Applicant/RO - Lick Street -TM #16.-1-18.12 - Minor Subdivision of Land Chair Carey recognized Attorney James Henry, representing the applicant who was seeking to subdivide his 4.5± acre parcel into four separate lots, as shown on the sketch map accompanying the application. The map indicated a proposed 50' "private roadway" which would run along the Morey property line. Attorney Henry stated that "The w a y he explained it to me is that . . . he would get a parcel from Neville that would add onto the back. There would be this what's called a private road there, but it m a y have to be a public road . . . and he would have two lots on Lick Street and then two on this roadway." The two lots on Lick Street would have 201± feet of road frontage each (referred to as Lots 1 and 2 on the map). Lots 3 and 4 would front on the private roadway and have approximately 169 feet of road frontage each. It was noted by the Board that this was not a "Rural Subdivision." Member Gloster commented that it was at least a minor subdivision, and possibly a major, depending on the roadway and utilities. Chair Carey recognized Randy Morey, the adjacent landowner, who stated he did not like what was being proposed. Member Gloster asked if the applicant had some sort of an agreement with Mr. Neville to purchase additional land from him, and Attorney Henry responded that it was a verbal agreement as he understood it. He also stated that Mr. Maccou had discussed the proposed road with Highway Superintendent Case. Public road vs. private road was discussed. Attorney Henry thought that the proposed subdivision could be a "cluster" subdivision which allows the same number of lots, but configured in a different way. Member Gloster commented that the application was not complete at this point, seemed incorrect and, therefore, could not be reviewed. Chair Carey agreed that there was not enough information. Mr. Morey asked about water runoff from the wetlands—"is he going to dish it off onto me?" Member Gloster stated this was a good point and, also, the Health Department would have input also because of the septic systems, etc.; Town input should be received if the proposed road was going to be dedicated to the Town, and no turnaround was shown. Also, the Board did not know if there was an agreement with Mr. Neville to sell a portion of his property to the applicant. Also, Mr. Maccou would be responsible for construction of the road at quite an expense. Mr. Morey was concerned with road ditching and the water. Chair Carey again stated that the Board needed more answers, especially with regard to the proposed road. At the conclusion of an extensive discussion, a motion was made by Member Haines to postpone any action on this matter as the application was not complete. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows: Page 4 of 5 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearings&Regular Meeting 20 April 2006 Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #30 of 2006. Carol & Michael Zhe, Applicants/ROs - Bossard Road - TM #15.-1-43.4 & 43.5 - Boundary Line Change Chair Carey acknowledged that there were no applicants nor representatives present to explain this application. With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Albro to postpone consideration of the Boundary Line Change until the 18 May 2006 Planning Board meeting in order to have an applicant or representative present. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Carey Nays: None Member Albro Member Baxendell Member Clark Member Gloster Member Haines Member Neuhauser Motion carried. This becomes Action #31 of 2006. OTHER BUSINESS • CEO Coats commented that the Maccou application was very confusing. • CEO Coats brought Board members up to date on the Muka property which, he stated, was scheduled to be demolished on 2 May 2006. ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., a motion was made by Member Gloster 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 4/27/06. Originals mailed w/tape. 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