HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Resolution 26-01 163 Drake Rd - Exempt Subdivision RESOLUTION PB 26-01
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) AND EXEMPT SUBDIVISION
PLAT APPROVAL FOR
163 DRAKE RD TPN 37.1-1-15.22
WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for an Exempt Subdivision review (lot line adjustment) by
Karyn Rushlow, owner, for the proposed subdivision of Tax parcel number 37.1-1-15.22, into two (2)
parcels; "Parcel A" (16.73 acres), "Parcel B" (2.29-acres),The property is in the B2 Zone;and
WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code � 235-5 Exempt
Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received 06 January 2026.
WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR§ 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") that the above-
referenced Action is hereby classified as a Type II Action under Section 617.5 (c) of the SEQR Regulations,
and not subject to further review under Part 617 of SEQR Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the Town's local
laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the'rown due to the topography, the soil types and
distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed
subdivision, and the Planning Board has also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance
therewith; an
WHEREAS, this Board acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as adequate: Survey
map showing proposed exempt subdivision (lot line adjustment) of lands of George Rushlow& Karyn
Rushlow, prepared by Ian Sheive, Sheive Land Surveying and dated 1 May 2024; a Short
Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and other application
materials;
WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral requirements
of General Municipal Law ("GML 239-1, 239-m, and 239-n through an Inter- Governmental Agreement
between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town of Lansing dated 24 November 2003,as
"residential subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins
County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or
county road" are excluded from GML referral requirements: and
WHEREAS, on 26 January 2026, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the aforementioned
subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall,29 Auburn Road,Lansing,New York 14882 and duly held
a public hearing on the Exempt subdivision application, and all evidence and comments were considered,
along and together with the requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the
surrounding area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's Comprehensive Plan and the Land
Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any potential on- and off-site environmental impacts;and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Planning Board does hereby classify the above
referenced Action to be a Type II Action under Section 617.5(c)of the State Environmental Quality Review
(SEQR) Regulations; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, Type 11 Actions are not subject to further review under Part 617
of the SEQR Regulations; and
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board hereby grants Final Approval of the
Application for an Exempt Subdivision of certain land at 163 Drake Road, Tax Parcel Number
37.1-1-15.22 Lansing, New York, subject to the following conditions:
1. The sealing and endorsement of such Exempt Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning Board Chair,
thereafter presenting, and obtaining the signing of the plat by Tompkins County Assessment
Department stamp, followed by filing in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, followed bN provision
of proof of such filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing Code
Enforcement Office.
2. The new"Parcel B" (2.29-acres) shall be consolidated into Tax parcel number 37.1-1-15.23,as
shown on the survey map. -
Dated: 26 January 2026
Motion by: Tom Butler
Seconded by: Sandy Conlon
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Butler-Aye
Sandy Conlon -Aye
John Duthie—Not Voting
Al Fiorille-Aye
Christine Hass -Aye
Danielle Hautaniemi-Abse
John Licitra-Absent
Fredric Villano—Aye
Dean Shea -Aye
eceiv in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office on
Debbie Munson,Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County,New York
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