HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-19 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - Thursday, 19 May 2011 - 7:30 PM
Town Hall - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY
Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present
Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson Gary Coats, Town CEO
Monica Carey Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary
*Barbara Clark
Mark Baxendell
*Mary K. Gloster
John Morey
Vacancy
Applicants & Public in Attendance
Barry & Karen Shaw, Applicants; Joan Foote, Applicant; Town Councilman Sheldon Clark; Joe Foote.
PUBLIC HEARING
Barry & Karen Shaw, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 774 Peru Road - TM #36.-1-10 - Proposed
Antique Shop
Chairman Ed Neuhauser opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. The Board Secretary read aloud the
Public Hearing Notice as published on 10 May 2011 in the Groton Independent Proof of Publication
has been placed on file for the record.
Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicants who explained that would like to convert a portion of
their existing barn into a seasonal retail shop selling antiques and collectibles, as shown on the
drawings accompanying their application. The Shaws had appeared before the April meeting of this
Board; reference is made to those Minutes for further details about their plans.
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 7:35 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by
Chairman Ed Neuhauser.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 21 APRIL 2011
A motion was then made by Member Jim Morey to approve the Minutes of the 17 March 2011
Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Mark Baxendell,
with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Baxendell Absent: Member Clark
Member Morey Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #20 of 2011.
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OLD BUSINESS
Barry & Karen Shaw, Applicants/Reputed Owners - 774 Peru Road - TM #36.-1-10 - Proposed
Antique Shop
Chair Neuhauser acknowledged that "in accordance with 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 discussion, a motion was made by Member Monica Carey to approve the Final
Site Plan for the proposed antique shop, as submitted, pending NYSDOT approval. The motion
was seconded by Member Baxendell, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Baxendell Absent: Member Clark
Member Morey Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #21 of 2011.
NEW BUSINESS
Joan Foote, Applicant/Reputed Owner - 185 LaFayette Road - TM #29.-1-14.3 - Proposed Flag
Lot
Chairman Neuhauser recognized the applicant who explained that she owns this 14.3± acre parcel
and is giving two acres to her son, as shown on a portion of the tax map accompanying the
application. Their mortgage encumbers approximately 360 feet of their 503± feet of road frontage.
Therefore, as explained to the Board, she is requesting a 50-foot flag pole for access to the son's lot,
also shown on the tax map which accompanied the application. CEO Coats explained that the
maximum width for the pole is 50 feet. Once the parent's mortgage is satisfied, the flag pole will be
eliminated.
Chair Neuhauser acknowledged that "in accordance with 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 discussion, a motion was made by Member Baxendell to approve the Flag Lot as
requested. The motion was seconded by Member Morey, with the vote recorded as follows:
Ayes: Chair Neuhauser Nays: None
Member Carey
Member Baxendell Absent: Member Clark
Member Morey Member Gloster
Motion carried.
This becomes Action #22 of 2011.
OTHER MATTERS
• CEO Coats commented Beck litigation; the case has been filed, but the information was
incomplete. Case re-filed and Mr. Beck has 20 days to respond. He is acting as his own
attorney.
• CEO Coats reported that the Town has a suit against someone on Lick Street regarding a
mobile home.
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• CEO Coats stated that Jeff Barney (?) will be getting a letter saying that his approval has
expired.
• CEO Coats reported that the filing of the new Code will be at least the end of June.
• CEO Coats advised that when this Board overrides Tompkins County Planning, it should be
responded to by a resolution made by the Town Board.
• CEO Coats reported on the changes that need to be made in the SEQRA process.
• CEO Coats stated that there will be a cell tower application forthcoming (Sears Road).
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m., a motion was made by Member Morey to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Member Carey, with all members present voting in favor.
j•'n E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Coats, Chair Neuhauser&
Board Members on 5/30/11. Rev. 5/31/11 &re-sent.
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