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Home My WebLink About2010-03-18 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 18 March 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 Robert Totman, Applicant; Barbara Mott for Rodney Mott, Applicant; Daniel Carr, Applicant; Keith Lattin, John Lyon; Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor; Don Scheffler, Town Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING Daniel Carr, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 106 McLean Rd. - TM #39.4-16.2 - Preliminary Site Plan Review- Proposed Tree Sales (Note: Reference is made to the Planning Board Minutes of 18 February 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 March 2010; Proof of Publication has been placed on file for the record. Chair Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to everyone present 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. Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on what was being proposed. John Lyon of 74 McLean Road asked about what signage the applicant would display on his property. Mr. Carr responded that he would like a "real estate type" sign that could be easily put in and taken down to indicate he was there. He also said he would like to run his business "by appointment only." Mr. Lyon had no objection to what was being proposed. Chairman Neuhauser then read aloud a letter of support for the proposed business from Clifford Norte, received by the Town on 17 March 2010. With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Neuhauser closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Chairman Neuhauser Page 1 of 3 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing&Regular Meeting 18 March 2010 APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 18 FEBRUARY 2010 A motion was made by Member Mark Baxendell to approve the Minutes of the 18 February 2010 Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Mary Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Absent: Member Carey Member Haines Member Clark Member Donlick Motion carried. This becomes Action #14 of 2010. OLD BUSINESS Daniel Carr, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 106 McLean Rd. - TM #39.-1-16.2 - Preliminary Site Plan Review- Proposed Tree Sales With the Public Hearing being held and closed, and with no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Janice Haines to approve the Final Site Plan for the proposed year-round evergreen sales, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Absent: Member Carey Member Haines Member Clark Member Donlick Motion carried. This becomes Action #15 of 2010. NEW BUSINESS Robert Totman, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 233 McLean-Cortland Road - TM #s 39.-1-23 & 23.4 - Boundary Line Change Chair Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to the Board that he would like to move the boundary line between his two parcels as shown on the "before" and "after" portions of the tax maps accompanying his application. The Board reviewed the maps and agreed that what was being proposed met all the requirements. 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." A motion was then made by Member Baxendell to approve the Boundary Line Change, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Absent: Member Carey Member Haines Member Clark Member Donlick Motion carried. This becomes Action #16 of 2010. Page 2 of 3 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing&Regular Meeting 18 March 2010 Rodney & Barbara Mott, Applicants/Reputed Owners - Spring Street Extension - TM #22.-1- 16.2 - Minor Subdivision Chairman Neuhauser recognized Barbara Mott, who was seeking approval to subdivide three lots from their 176± acre parcel on Spring Street Extension, as shown on the subdivision map entitled "Proposed Subdivision - Lans of Rodney D. Mott" by Klumpp Land Surveying and dated 16 February 2010 which accompanied the application. Lot 1, on the corner of Smith Road and Spring Street Extension, would contain 1.78± acres; adjacent Lot 2 on Spring Street Extension would contain the same acreage, and the adjoining Lot 3 would contain 1.17± acres. All of the proposed lots contained adequate road frontage/size. It was discovered in the discussion with the applicant that the northern boundary line on Lot 2 was omitted on the map; this will be corrected. The land to the north of the proposed lots is also owned by the applicants. CEO Gary Coats advised the Mrs. Mott that she needed to remit an additional fee of $20 as the original application stated three lots when there were actually four. Mrs. Mott paid the fee. 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." A motion was then made by Member Baxendell to approve the Minor Subdivision of four lots, as requested. The motion was seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None Member Baxendell Member Carey Absent: Member Carey Member Haines Member Clark Member Donlick Motion carried. This becomes Action #17 of 2010. OTHER BUSINESS • CEO Coats advised that Keith Lattin was present because he wished to submit an application; he was advised of the proper procedure for so doing and should be on the April agenda. The Satterlys may also be here at that time. • Supervisor Morey advised those present that there will be a 13 April 2010 Public Hearing on the new code/regulations. Supervisor Morey advised those present that there will be a 13 April 2010 Public Hearing on the new code/regulations. • Supervisor Morey reported that "mass gatherings" were discussed by the Town Board, and that nearby municipalities have variations of ordinances. ADJOURNMENT At 8:12 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/Deputy Clerks, CEO Coats, Chair Neuhauser& Board Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey, Donlick&Clark on 4/13/10. Originals delivered on 4/15/10. Page 3 of 3