HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Resolution 26-04 40 Newman Rd Subdivision RESOLUTION PB 26-04
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR)AND MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT
APPROVAL FOR
40 NEWMAN RD TPN 7:1-23.2
WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for a Minor Subdivision review by Frank Towner, owner, for
the proposed subdivision of Tax parcel number T-1-23.2,into three (3) parcels; "Parcel 1" (2.71 acres),
"Parcel 2" (2.49 acres), and "Remaining Area" (74.44 acres), Four (4) lot line adjustments will occur
affecting a further 2.379 acres,The property is in the Agriculture Zone;and
WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code 4 235-6 Minor
Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received 24 February 2026.
WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR§ 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") that the above-
referenced Action is hereby classified as an Unlisted Action under Section 617.6 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 Town 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 Minor subdivision of lands of Frank Towner, prepared by Lee Dresser, T.
G. Miller, P. C. Engineers and Surveyors and dated 4 December 2025; 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 27 April 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 Minor 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 an Unlisted Action under Section 617.6 of the State Environmental Quality Review
(SEQR) Regulations; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT,that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing determines the
proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for
purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of
Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor Subdivision approval for
Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 7:1-23.2; and
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board hereby grants Final Approval of the
Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land at 40 Newman Road, Tax Parcel Number
7.-1-23.2 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 by provision
of proof of such filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing Code
Enforcement Office.
Dated: 27 April 2026
Motion by:John Licitra
Seconded by: Danielle Hautanierm
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Buder—Aye
Aimee Caffrey—Not Voting
Sandy Conlon-Aye
John Duthie—Not Voting
Al Fiorille -Aye
Christine Hass -Aye
Danielle Hautanierni -Aye "
John Licitra-Aye
Fredric Villano—Not Voting
Dean Shea - Aye
Received in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office on
Debbie Munson,Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County,New York
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