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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-04-0938 April 9, 1962 The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at South Lansing Town Hall 8:00 P. M. with Supervisor Dates presideirig `. Harris B. Dates James Kidney Kenneth Tarbell Fred 'pry Donald bha.rpsteen Floyd Ferris Charles Howell Joseph Mc Gill Visitors: Richard Hildreth, from Ithaca Journal . Roll Call Supervisor Councilman Assessor Chr, Justice Hy. Supt. Justice Councilman Clerk William Sherman, Edward Filmer, Pres. Pres. Pres. Pres. Pres. Pres. Absent Pres. and Miss Gordon The Supervisor introduced the Visitors and opened thr- April regualr meeting by haveing the Clerk read the minutes of the March 12th meeting.,, Clerk read. the minutes no corrections approved . The Supervisor advised. the Board that some action should be taken on the proposal of New York-State Electric and Gas Co. submitted by Mr.�Lacey for the ornamental interchange lighting of the acess to the new route 13 on the Cayuga heighte road. Motion by Mr. Kidney seconded by Mr. Ferris: That Mr. Lacey of the New York State Electric and Gas Corp. be notified that the Board are not interested in the Ornamental Interchange Lighting og the acess to new route 13 at the Cayuga. Heights road . Carries all voted Aye The Supervisor advised the Board that Atty. Williamson was working on the abandonment of that part of Hill Crest road at the La Bar property. The Supervisor advised the Board that Atty. Williamson had drawn a resolution for consideration in the matter of �, "5�.itd.t�"W* discontinuance of a part o_ Graham Road as set forth in the petition filed by Atty. Thaler at the March 10th meeting. Supervisor read the ree.olution . Resolution by Mr. Spry seconded by Mr. Kidney: Resolved: Resolution hereby attached and made a part of the minutes. Carried all present voted Aye. The Supervisor read the following correspondence and action taken thereon. Letter froT1 Sovocool and • °�ovocool P1ngYgard Norman Kouflleadinhlihtof thee Town park way between the property of Frank a and g property. discussion : No action Clerk to file the letter. Letter from Sovocool and Sovocool in regard to the request of William Horvath for the building of another raod into his development at Asbury Drive as this had been wasdoblinated to build nthislraod even deeded and opinion that changed. the `town g Discussion: no action. ,Cv�erk to .review the minutes to .find if any mention of the Town's obligation on this second road. WS UTO _ 4 AS, a pgtitida t h;�s 'bpen, presented to the Town Board of the Team of Lansing and. 'the Ton 'Superintendanot of said TO no "requ0sting tba di'escont.inu.ance of a13 of. Graha]► Road situated in the .Tom of IA�nsing, south of tkie. south .right -of tay lino - bf New York atate Route 13 and northeasteiV of Forth Triphe=er Roadj more flatly described. hereinafter: -and the •petition is signed by the owners of land on .both sides of Grehaua, Road: for. the di trance: iii§ o proposed to discontinue the same., which d stence is not more than 1600. fa' for fi�ae Key York State aeetrd c and tars Corporation which is the, owner , of promises located on the easterly', side, of Gia.hst Road, and it . r ; -IM AS, the petitioner herein hii,.assared tie: New York State Electric and- Gas Corporaation. of a •ri&t4"of« way for in es :and Le grees Dto and from its :premises to North Triphammr .Road, and to V%&Wss taid 'petitioner requests that •the said disconti.nnance by: granted inmediatelya to beck effective when Qrsham toad is clorsed try the State. of Now Tork; ep aid road ' to . be `opennetd • uintil gist da<ate:1 now therefore bo it' do MOLVEno' that Porsuant to Seetiora 207 of the Ni&wa-yq Lai the Town Superintendaant- make an , order to be fltered n the Town Clerk � s Office diredti.ng that, c aid hi&wW �csr�ri-� described-be' escrib d- be discontinued and abandon& for public p�arpoese� Said description of that portion of -Graham Rod to be di,scontibued reads as - fol.lc ea ' nALL THAT TRACT OR P CEL OF ND situate.,. in the Tovn of Lansing,, To.k*ins t3ounty'� . , . III, Loo. i e Yaxlti. bounded and described 'as follows! Beginning , at an iron 'pipe at the intereec low tion of the south line of, the Town of. Lanaing. Frith'the bast line of North Triphammer Road -being also 'the intersecti one of the boutYi line of 'the Tarn of Wising with the east line, of Grabsm Road.; thence. northeasterly elo:�g the east liar of Gicha�i:9.osd to the south lined of - Now Iork. State Moots 13 at! sham oft- TLv1w Yo*, State. Appropriation MAP Marcel 36* filed in the To=kins County Clerk's Officel thence westerly. along the. south line' of said hi€ hway 50 feet' ' morel D e.we�t line of Grahams Road or 1ess�, to. th j tlu4nce southwesterly along the test • line of Graham -fta�d t;o the intersecti,00 of said ` west link, With the east. line 'of 'Forth Tri.pham�aer Rtsd; theme s€ u.therly along the east line of Iortd Triph er Road . to the, plpce . of begi i.ng and being � = . of ()raham Road situate south of the Mouth rigYit•,o£ sy 3.in6 of New Yorke State. Routs 13 . and , northeasterly -of North ° Tri�afr' rn Rosd. °1 March 21, 1962 Mr. Harris B. Dates Supervisor Town of Lansing Dear Mr. Dates: As you know, a group of Lansing property owners has been meeting regularly since the initial meeting (which you attended) December 12, 1961s It has been the purpose of these meetings to find a workable way to present the is- sue of Land Use Planning to the Town Board. After studying many of the ramifications of this idea, we feel that it is timely to present our thoughts now. Prompt action is essential. Route 13 and the anticipated growth associated' with it present a situation over which we have no controfin the absence of planning. However, we cannot expect to consider hastily all of the factors which should be judiciously weighed in devising a truly useful plan. Therefore, we propose that the Town Board immediately appoint a planning board to formulate a Land Use Plan for the Town of Lansing. Recognizing that such a planning board can be successful only if its members are wisely chosen and if its job is clearly described, we strongly recommend that the Town Board select people to serve on the -planning board who are pro - planning. They must be civic-minded people who have a knowledge of Lansing and are interested in its future. Their aimagination, 4foresight and. good judg- ment also should be prime considerations. The board should comprise 5 to 7 members from all parts of the Town. It41s su -ggested that residents familiar with farm, construction and property value situations be considered for member- ship on the board. We concur with your thinking -that politics should not enter into this effort in any way. The planning board should have as its goal the generation of a map prescribing land -use districts for the Town. •In this process they should prepare a map show ing, present land uses, analyze the direction of progress, analyze the fac- tors influencing progress and predict future trends. Our group strongly urges that the planning board be empowered to obtain pro- fessional help. PP It.is evident that planning is needed to the greatest degree in the southern part of the Town, roughly designated as the 5th Election District. We recommend that the board plan at least that much of the Town as a start (the remainder to be put into an unrestricted district to comply with the State Law that entire towns must be zoned). Mr. Harris B. Dates March 21, 1962 Page 2 We believe that this approach is workable, It enables planned growth where growth is most likely to occur and where support for planning is no doubt greatest. It permits uncontrolled land -use in the northern part of the Town where the need and support for planning are the least, May we ask that you give these thoughts serious consideration in formulating your approach to planning? Very truly yours, 00� NOA W Richard F. Hildreth RFH: ck April 9, 62 Letter from Richard Hild.reth representing, a group regarding the immediate appointment b,r the Town Board a a land uses Plan for the Town of Lansing. This Letter asked that the Board give thoughts of this M n formulating an approach to planning, z of Lansing Property Owners planning board to formulate group serious consideration Thy: supervisor declared a recess to discuss this letter : After some time recess was called over Board members signified they rTished to have time to review this letter , Supervisor requested. clerk to insert letter in the record of minutes No action was taken at this time. A Letter was read for information from Tompkins county Health Department in regard to what had been done to control the dust nuisance at the Quarry operated by Cayuga Crushed stone and General Crushed stone Co. Also letter from General crushed Stone Go, stateing that equipment had been delivered to the plant and would be installed soon to con ±.rol the dust. Lettors filed, The Supervisor explained a copy of an agreement with the George Jr. Republic, Fre.:ville N. Y. for the rental. of a crane to be user at the Park, This agreement to be that the Town would furnish a certificate of insurance to George Jr. Republic along with rental amount. Agreement copy filed. Tha supervisor presented blue prints and specifications from Mr. Thorne for the Vault to be built at the Town hall . The prints as drawn to be used for bids on the construction and. for fire dood Discussion: The Supervisor 3ndAth� Board studied. the prints and decided thn.t the vault would not be advertised or built a.t this time and the Clerk to notify Mr. Thorne sending him a Town Bill form . Mr. Loomis carne before the Board asking to be considered for the job as Jahitor of the Town Hall . He was advised that no Janitor would be needed until the official opening 'and at that time he i•.rould be considered , Highway Supt, gave the following report. He brought up the question of permits to move heavy hy, equipment which was over width , on state highways. This permit could be had on a monthly basis as it now is a fee of $2.00 has to be paid to move each time. By haveing additional Ins, which he had been an vised would cost approx. $30.00 addl, this permit could be had at no fee. He was advised by the Bo.jrd to check on this and report, at next meeting, He reported that Herbert Robinson had approched him with a proposition of useing the Town Trailer f6f in exchange for the leveling the Town Dump. The `) upervisor quoted. a section of the Law which definately states that no Tovm Highway Machinery could be rented or loaned to a private individual or concern. Kenneth Tarbell Assessor Chr. reported he had no problems and that no lame transfer of property had came thru 40 .April 9, 62 cont'd The Supervisor gave his monthly report explaining same in detail and filed it with the Clerk, :i The clerk presented the bills Motion by Mr. Ferris seconded by Mr. Kidney: That the bills numbered from 42 thru 58 as listed in the record of Twon Accounts be paid as audited . Carried all voted Aye, Meeting Adjourned 10 :35 P. M,