HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-17 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 17 April 2008 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Barbara Clark, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Monica Carey
Mark Baxendell
*Theresa Donlick
Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Edward Neuhauser
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Denise & Ray Brown for Lionel Couture, Applicant; Gwen Seaquist for Albanese Law Office Applicant;
Tim Warner for P. Dawn Stevens, Applicant; Town Councilman Rick Gamel.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Clark.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 20 MARCH 2008
A motion was made by Member Janice Haines to approve the Minutes of the 20 March 2008
meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board, as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Member Monica Carey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Donlick
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #16 of 2008.
NEW BUSINESS
Lionel Couture, Applicant/Owner - 441 & 449 LaFayette Road - TM #28.-1-21 & 22.1 -
Boundary Line Change
Chairperson Barbara Clark recognized Denise & Ray Brown who explained that they would like to
change the boundary line between these two parcels as indicated on the map accompanying the
application. They would retain the southern parcel and transfer the northern parcel to their daughter.
Board members discussed access, and found it was adequate; survey distances had been reviewed
with the surveyor by CEO Gary Coats.
Chair Clark 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
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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 Boundary Line Change, as
requested. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Donlick
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #17 of 2008.
Albanese Law Office, Applicant/Doris Pierson, Reputed Owner - Devlen Road - Tax Msp #15.-1-
5.2 - Rural Subdivision
Chairperson Clark recognized Gwen Seaquist of the Albanese Law Firm, representing the owner who
was seeking to subdivide 67.76± acres into four 16.94± A. lots as shown on the tax map
accompanying the application. Ms. Seaquist explained that this parcel had been subdivided in 1997
by survey. Although the subdivision was never approved by the Town, the survey map was filed and
tax map numbers assigned. This application was being made merely to secure Town approval.
As requested by Chair Clark, the Board Secretary read aloud Part II of the Short Environmental
Assessment Form. Negative responses were given to all questions.
A motion was made by Member Carey for a Negative Declaration under SEQRA. The motion was
seconded by Member Mark Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Donlick
Abstain:Chair Clark
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #18 of 2008.
A motion was then made by Member Carey to approve the subdivision, as requested. The
motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Member Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Donlick
Abstain:Chair Clark
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #19 of 2008.
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P. Dawn Stevens, Applicant/Reputed Owner - Cobb Street & Sovocool Hill Road - TM #24.-1-
13.2 - Rural Subdivision
Chairperson Clark recognized Tim Warner who explained that the applicant was seeking approval to
subdivide her 25-acre parcel into five 5-acre lots, as shown on the aerial photo accompanying the
application. Member Gloster noted that, according to a copy of the tax map, also accompanying the
application, the parcel contained a total of 22.03 acres; therefore, it would not be possible to subdivide
this into five 5-acre lots. If divided into four acres, this would be a minor subdivision. Member
Baxendell advised Mr. Warner that the applicant needed to reapply for a Minor Subdivision and the
fee will be recalculated. Member Gloster advised having a survey completed first before next month's
meeting. Minimum lot size for a minor subdivision would be 3 acres.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauser to postpone any action
on the proposed Rural Subdivision until the 15 May 2008 meeting of the Town of Groton
Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with the vote recorded as
follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Donlick
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #20 of 2008.
Deena Haines, Applicant/Reputed Owner - LaFayette Road - TM #29.-1-14.4 & 14.3 - Boundary
Line Change
Chairperson Clark asked if there was anyone present to represent the applicant regarding this matter.
There was no one.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Gloster to postpone any action on the
proposed Boundary Line Change until the 15 May 2008 meeting of the Town of Groton Planning
Board. The motion was seconded by Member Neuhauser, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Haines Absent: Member Donlick
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #21 of 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:10 p.m., a motion was made by Member Haines to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Member Baxendell, with all members present voting in favor.
Joan E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town Clerk, CEO Coats, Chair Clark&Board
Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey, Donlick& Neuhauser on 5/5/08.
Originals mailed w/tape.
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