HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-19 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 19 February 2009 - 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 Gary Coats, Code Officer
Mark Baxendell
Theresa Donlick
Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Edward Neuhauser
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Patrick & Tina Shaw, Applicants; Paul Fouts, Applicant; Town Supervisor Glenn Morey; Town
Councilman Ellard Sovocool and Mrs. Sovocool.
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Clark.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 15 JANUARY 2009
A motion was made by Member Ed Neuhauser to approve the Minutes of the 15 January 2009
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 Donlick
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #6 of 2009.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Paul & Laura Fouts, Applicants/Reputed Owners - Hinman Road - TM #18.-1-13.2 & 14.2 -
Boundary Line Change
Chair Clark recognized the applicant who explained that he had purchased a 1.52± acre parcel of
vacant land on Hinman Road, TM #18.-1-13.2, and he wished to add this to his main 63.75± acre
parcel, TM #18.-1-14.2, as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying the application.
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
have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review
under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8."
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With no further comments or questions, a motion was made by Member Mark Baxendell to
approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Carey,
with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Donlick
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #7 of 2009.
Patrick & Tina Shaw, Applicants/Reputed Owners - Sovocool Hill Road - TM #25.-1-33.2 -
Minor Subdivision (4 Lots)
Chair Clark recognized the applicants who explained to the Board that they were seeking approval to
subdivide three one-acre lots from their 96± acre parcel on Sovocool Hill Road, which would result in
the three lots, plus a remaining 93± acre parcel. Each of the three subdivided one-acre lots would
have 150 feet of road frontage and would be approximately 320 feet in depth. Mr. Shaw stated that
they had a buyer for the one-acre lots; homes will be constructed on the parcels.
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
have a significant impact on the environment, or is otherwise precluded from environmental review
under the Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8."
With no further comments or questions, a motion was made by Member Janice Haines to
approve the Minor Subdivision, as requested, and waive the Public Hearing. The motion was
seconded by Member Mary Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Clark Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey
Member Donlick
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Member Neuhauser
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #8 of 2009.
OTHER MATTERS
• Chair Clark advised that she had received a copy of the Tompkins County Comprehensive
Plan; the Board requested copies.
• CEO Coats stated that, as yet, there was nothing for a March agenda. He reported that it will
be a very busy summer, and that there are eight houses in various stages of construction.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., a motion was made by Member Neuhauser to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Member Haines, 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 3/11/09.
Originals mailed w/tape.
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