HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-18 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 18 February 2010 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
Monica Carey Gary Coats, Town CEO
Barbara Clark
Mark Baxendell
Theresa Donlick
*Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Marc Fezza for Lisa Thomas, Applicant; Richard Tillotson, Applicant; Daniel Carr, Applicant; Georgie
Tillotson, Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor; Sheldon Clark & Ellard Sovocool, Town Councilmen.
PUBLIC HEARING
Lisa L. Thomas dba LLT Autos, Applicant/Robert Fouts, Reputed Owner - 1541 Elm Street Ext.
-TM #28.-1-35 - Proposed Auto Sales
(Note: Reference is made to the Planning Board Minutes of 21 January 2010 for details of this
proposed business.)
Chairman Ed Neuhauser opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. The Board Secretary read
aloud the Public Hearing Notice as published in The Shopper on 10 February 2010; Proof of
Publication has been placed on file for the record.
Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on what was being
proposed; there was no one who wished to speak.
With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Neuhauser
closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Neuhauser
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 21 JANUARY 2010
A motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to approve the Minutes of the 21 January 2010
Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Janice Haines,
with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey Absent: Member Gloster
Member Clark
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #8 of 2010.
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NEW BUSINESS
Daniel Carr, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 106 McLean Rd. - TM #39.-1-16.2 - Preliminary Site
Plan Review- Proposed Tree Sales
Chair Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to the Board that he would like to expand
his existing Christmas tree operation to include selling live trees all year. He stated he had requests
to sell potted seedlings and wreaths instead of just Christmas trees in November/December. Mr. Carr
added that he did not want to have a nursery; he just wants to expand to sell potted trees and/or
plant them for customers on a small scale, maybe by appointment. He stated he worked full time for
Cornell.
Member Barb Clark asked the applicant if he planned to have a sign, and he responded he would like
one similar to a real estate sign that can be stuck in the ground and easily removed.
With regard to parking, Mr. Carr stated that there was plenty of room for parking; his property will
hold ten vehicles on the stoned area.
At the end of a brief discussion, a motion was made by Member Monica Carey to approve the
Preliminary Site Plan for the proposed year-round evergreen sales, as requested. The motion
was seconded by Member Mark Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey Absent: Member Gloster
Member Clark
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #9 of 2010.
A motion was then made by Member Carey to set a Public Hearing for 18 March 2010 at 7:30
p.m. for the proposed year-round evergreen sales. The motion was seconded by Member Janice
Haines, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey Absent: Member Gloster
Member Clark
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #10 of 2010.
Richard Tillotson, Applicant/Reputed Owner - Salt Road - TM #s 27.-1-28.4 & 27.-1-28.2 -
Boundary Line Change
Chair Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to the Board that he would like to
consolidate two adjoining properties that he owns to make one lot, as shown on a portion of the tax
map accompanying the application. The main parcel (28.2) contains approximately 20.91 acres, with
the adjacent parcel (28.4) containing 3.46 acres. The smaller parcel is wetlands and cannot be used
for a building lot.
Chair Neuhauser 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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A motion was then made by Member Baxendell to approve the Boundary Line Change, as
requested. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey Absent: Member Gloster
Member Clark
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #11 of 2010.
OLD BUSINESS
Lisa L. Thomas dba LLT Autos, Applicant/Robert Fouts, Reputed Owner - 1541 Elm Street Ext.
-TM #28.-1-35 - Proposed Auto Sales
Chairman Neuhauser recognized Marc Fezza, representing the applicant who was seeking Site Plan
Approval to conduct auto sales at this location.
The Planning Board discussed the number of cars requested for the site. Mr. Fezza stated he would
have a sign on the building, would like to have three cars displayed for sale, with the hours of
operation to be by appointment only.
The Board Secretary, at the request of Chairman Neuhauser, 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 Carey that the proposed action, based on the information
submitted, will not have a significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative
Declaration. The motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey Absent: Member Gloster
Member Clark
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #12 of 2010.
A motion was then made by Member Carey to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed auto
sales, conditioned upon (1) no more than three roadworthy cars displayed for sale, (2) operating
hours to be by appointment only, and (3) no sale vehicles are to be placed in the road right-of-
way. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Carey Absent: Member Gloster
Member Clark
Member Donlick
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #13 of 2010.
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OTHER BUSINESS
• Supervisor Glenn Morey advised that he had attended a meeting regarding the SEQR
process given by the NYSDEC who is planning to re-vamp same.
• CEO Coats advised that there should be a subdivision application to come before the Board
at the next meeting.
• Board Member Theresa Donlick informed everyone that she will have another commitment
on Thursday nights, but would like to stay as a Board Member until that happens, at least
through the June meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded
by Chairman Neuhauser, 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 3/18/10.
Originals delivered on 3/18/10.
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