HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-16 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 16 September 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 Code Officer
Barbara Clark Glenn Morey, Town Supervisor
Mark Baxendell
Mary K. Gloster
Janice Haines
Vacancy
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Donna Schlesier, Applicant; Mitchell Metzgar, Applicant; Deb Satterly, Applicant; Don Scheffler and
Sheldon Clark, Town Board Members; Steven Powers, George Schlesier.
PUBLIC HEARING #1
Donna Schlesier, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 112 Chipman Corners Road - TM #16.-1-32.31 -
Proposed Seasonal Plant Nursery & Sales
(Reference is made to the Planning Board's Minutes of 19 August 2010 regarding this matter.)
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 7 September 2010; Proof of
Publication has been placed on file for the record.
Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to everyone present that she was
seeking approval to establish a small nursery (Freedom Farms Nursery) for plants, trees, produce,
etc., and eventually have a greenhouse. Parking would be diagonally, as shown on the sketch
accompanying the application.
Chair Neuhauser then asked if there was anyone present who would like to make any comments
regarding this application; there was no one who wished to comment.
With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Neuhauser
closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING #2
Mitchell S. Metzgar, Applicant/Reputed Owner- 470 Locke Road - TM #16.-1-4.813 - Proposed
Short-Term Housing Rental
(Reference is also made to the Planning Board's Minutes of 19 August 2010 regarding details of this
matter.)
Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to everyone present that he had
purchased this 23-acre property improved with a three-bedroom two-bath residence (700 ft. off the
road) which he has since refurbished to provide transient, short-term rental housing (Peg Mill Retreat),
to be located as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying his application. He planned to rent
it to those needing "family type" housing for short-term use, e.g., corporate officials, Cornell
University/Ithaca College persons visiting area for scheduled events, etc.
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Chair Neuhauser then asked if there was anyone present who would like to make any comments
regarding this application; there was no one who wished to comment.
With everyone being heard who wished to be heard, Chairman Neuhauser
closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order
at 7:37 p.m. by Chairman Ed Neuhauser.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 19 AUGUST 2010
A motion was made by Member Janice Haines to approve the Minutes of the 19 August 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 Clark Absent: Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #32 of 2010.
OLD BUSINESS
Donna Schlesier, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 112 Chipman's Corners Road - TM #16.-1-32.31 -
Final Site Plan Review for Proposed Seasonal Nursery & Sales
As requested by Chairman Neuhauser, the Board Secretary 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 Mark Baxendell that the proposed action will not cause
any significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion
was seconded by Member Barbara Clark, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark Absent: Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #33 of 2010.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the Final Site
Plan for the proposed seasonal nursery, as requested, with the hours of operation from 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m., seven days a week. The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote
recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark Absent: Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #34 of 2010.
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Mitchell S. Metzgar, Applicant/Reputed Owner- 470 Locke Road - TM #16.-1-4.813 - Proposed
Short-Term Housing Rental (Peg Mill Retreat)
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 Clark that the proposed action will not cause any
significant adverse environmental impact, resulting in a Negative Declaration. The motion was
seconded by Member Gloster, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark Absent: Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #35 of 2010.
With no further discussion, a motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the Final Site
Plan for the proposed short-term transient housing rental, as requested, with no conditions.
The motion was seconded by Member Clark, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark Absent: Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #36 of 2010.
NEW BUSINESS
Deborah S. Satterly, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 930 Spring Street Extension - TM #22.-1-16.1
- Boundary Line Change
Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained to the Board that she would like an
adjacent lot (Lot 3 of a Minor Subdivision approved on 18 March 2010, then owned by Rodney and
Barbara Mott, Part of TM #22.-1-16.2), now owned by the applicant, to be combined with her lot, TM
#22.-1-16.1, as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying her application.
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 Gloster to approve the Boundary Line Change, as
requested. The motion was seconded by Member Haines, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Baxendell
Member Clark Absent: Member Carey
Member Gloster
Member Haines
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #37 of 2010.
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OTHER MATTERS
Chairman Neuhauser asked if there was any other business to be brought before the Board.
Responses were as follows:
• Supervisor Morey advised that the Town Board had advertised the vacancy on the Planning
Board and two applications have been received. The Planning Board will be reviewing them
and making their recommendation to the Town Board for filling the vacancy.
• Supervisor Morey reminded the Board that it was budget time and they should make any
requests known. A Public Hearing will be held on 19 October 2010.
• Supervisor Morey stated everyone on the Planning Board should have received a copy of the
proposed Land Use & Development Code. Please get any questions or comments to him as
soon as possible.
• Supervisor Morey reported that he had not heard nor received any complaints regarding the
recently held concert at Robert Eckard's.
• CEO Coats reported that the signs on Route 222 (John Beck property) are still an ongoing
problem and are in clear violation of the Zoning Code. No more than two signs are allowed
with a total square footage of 50 SF. Owner has been served by Sheriffs Department. Judge
gave violator 45 days to file motions, etc. Will update the Planning Board at October's meeting.
• CEO Coats reported that the proposed zoning will allow the waiving of a public hearing for
certain things.
• CEO Coats reported that, under the new regulations, applicants are to explain their proposed
subdivisions to the Planning Board at the first meeting, with paperwork to be presented at a
second meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8 p.m., a motion was made by Member Clark 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/Deputy Clerks, CEO Coats, Chair Neuhauser&
Board Members Baxendell, Gloster, Carey&Clark on 10/13/10.
Originals hand delivered on 10/14.
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