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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-20 TOWN OF GROTON PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Regular Meeting - Thursday, 20 December 2012 - 7:30 PM Town Hall Court Room - 101 Conger Boulevard - Groton, NY Members, Groton Planning Board (*Absent) Others Present Edward Neuhauser, Chairperson *Gary Coats, Town CEO Monica Carey, Vice Chair Joan Fitch, Recording Secretary Barbara Clark *Mark Baxendell John Morey Bret Wyllie Lisa Maloney Hahn Applicants & Public in Attendance Floyd "Dusty" Kyes, Applicant. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town of Groton Planning Board was called to order by Chairman Edward Neuhauser at 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — 29 NOVEMBER 2012 A motion was made by Member Monica Carey to approve the Minutes of the 29 November 2012 Planning Board meeting, as submitted. The motion was seconded by Member Bret Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Absent: Member Baxendell Member Morey Member Wyllie Abstain: Member Hahn Motion carried. This becomes Action #84 of 2012. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Floyd Kyes & Rich Teeter, Jr., Applicants/Christine Kyes, Reputed Owner - 956 Salt Road - TM #17.-1-4 - Minor Subdivision Chairman Ed Neuhauser recognized Floyd "Dusty" Kyes who was seeking approval of a Minor Subdivision. Dusty stated he has a chance to sell 15.6± A. out of this 117±-acre parcel. He further stated that he had been at this location for 46 years where he has operated a trucking company and salvage yard. The applicant said that he had retained a surveyor (Klumpp) to prepare the required subdivision map. Member Carey asked if the subdivided parcel to be sold included the barn, and Dusty responded that it did, along with two water tanks that were there. He indicated the barn as the "warehouse," but followed by stating that the "falling-down barn" will remain on the remainder 102± acres. If this Page 1 of 2 (T)Groton Planning Board Minutes of Regular Meeting 20 December 2012 subdivision is approved, he stated that he will retain lifetime use of the "Quonset hut" where he does his mechanical work. The gravel drive was discussed. Although he said it would change direction and he will own it. Rich Teeter, Jr. will be the new owner of the 15.6± acres. Chair Neuhauser acknowledged that this application was forwarded to County Planning, but they have not responded with their comments at this time. At the conclusion of a brief discussion, a motion was made by Member Carey to approve the Preliminary Site Plan for the proposed Minor Subdivision, as submitted, with a Public Hearing set for 7:30 p.m. on 17 January 2013. The motion was seconded by Member Wyllie, with the vote recorded as follows: Ayes: Chairman Neuhauser Nays: None Member Carey Member Clark Member Morey Absent: Member Baxendell Member Wyllie Member Hahn Motion carried. This becomes Action #85 of 2012. Chair Neuhauser advised the applicant to contact the Town Clerk regarding the fee for advertising the Public Hearing. ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m., a motion was made by Member Barbara Clark to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Member John Morey, with all members present voting in favor. E. Fitch, Board Secretary Emailed to Town/Deputy Clerks, CEO Coats, Chair Neuhauser& Board Members on 1/3/13. Page 2 of 2