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Home My WebLink About09-11-17 APPROVED PB Minutes APPROVED Town of Lansing Monday, September 11, 2017 6:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS (*Denotes present) Tom Ellis,Chairman Norman(Lin)Davidson,Vice-Chairman Larry Sharpsteen Al Fiorille Gerald Caward Deborah Trumbull Sandra Dennis Conlon Dean Shea,Alternate Other Staff Lynn Day, Zoning Officer Mike Long, AICP Sue Munson, Information Aide Edward LaVigne, Supervisor Guy Krogh, Esq. Doug Dake, Town Board Liaison Public Present Tom Butler John Klucsik Dallas Tunnicliff Joseph Wetmore Josh Bridwell Matt Fuller Ed Davidson Mike Koplinka Loehr John Dennis Dave Plumeau William Gracon Carrie Koplinka-Loehr Joy Vernneau Tom Parker Louise Buck Shawn Wilczynski Chairman Tom Ellis called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Chairman Tom Ellis reminded everyone that the Public Hearing is still open on the Cornerstone's Project - Parcel C. Approval/Denial of Amended Planning Board Minutes for August 28, 2017 Deborah Trumbull made a motion to approve the minutes. Sandra Dennis Conlon seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Vice-Chairman Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Jerry Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member 1 APPROVED Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman Chairman Tom Ellis made note that the SEQR determinations for Cargill are already done by the DEC and passed with a Negative Declaration. The Planning Board will review storm water and the site plan review. DEVELOPER MEETING with Cargill Incorporated - Site Plan Presentation by William Gracon. Shawn Wilczynski is Mine Manager Matt Fuller is the Engineer from B&L (design of surface facilities) Ed Davidson is from Spectra(environmental permitting) Dave Plumeau is an Engineer manager for Cargill John Klucsik is a Lawyer(Gilberti Law) 2 APPROVED Project Overview In October 2015, Cargill submitted an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF)forth I5 project in accordance vafth 5EQRA regulations. The€AF process includes possible impacts to, Water Trafflt&noise ■ Air Cultural& visual m • Fish& wildlife * Land use planning &coning. After review, the flew York State DEC, as Lead Agency, ccncl1ided. s� 'pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act�SMRA) regulatians in iS NYC RR part 617.7, Department staff have reviewed the Environmental Assessment Form{EAFJ, the Mining and reciamatlori narrative plans and maps, and have made the determination that this project will not result in significant,adverse environmental impacts and that a permit,with appropriate conditions, can be Issued:' Negative aeclaratlon of Environmental Impact—Neg. Dec. Project will impact 12.3 Acres of 58 Acres. Project Overview Hoist House Admo Bido 2. 00 Fk2 Shop•2.100 Ft? �sn Sliaik-Town orLansinq Plannin!)BOO Fri 1! 3 APPROVED Project Risibility Considerations r t y Ridge Road Ross Road Maus Project - Visibility Considerations r�f f Y L a op ago i1ii I — 4 APPROVED Project - Sign 4.5 i argIll , 0.11A 100 1 Ridge Road r _ _ 0. 2 Doum lig hts per sid-e X 4.5 1001 Ridge Road-TO+yn of Lensing KinnInR 0oar� Project Site Security Site SecurityConsiderations include: • Fire Protection System • C ate d RFID entry to site FW fencing around site — . 2417 Coverage • Buildings will remain locked _{ C:) 2417 N�- 'W c 1001 Midge Road-Town-al wnsIng Pion ning Bow Quay 5 APPROVED Project — Site Lighting • No lights on the in-bound road • LED parking lot high% are an a rrnotion activated dimmer designed to go to 10% light in default mode, 1-ighting was designed+nth the Land Use Ordinance (741,d.6) io mind, • Exterior bui:fding lights are over doors only, as required by code. These are downimigh#s also. r F� 4 � � _ 7 x k � k ium triage Rama-Town at LsnSlnq PrOMIng RM" Project - Noise Considerations • Paved roads to minimize noise generation • Collar house around the shaft • Nearest receptor is over 850' away White noise directional b;�ckup alarms will be used (ve-rsus beepers) White Noise Beeper IM APPROVED Project - Noise Considerations Vegetation in place. F • Noise was considered as part of the Negative Declaration 1ill?1 Ridge R366-Tawni3FLaI15Ing Planning Boar Project - Traffic Considerations Traffic ill: only be employees and a Few delivery trucks Traffic Considerations wefla part of the Neg Dec; Traffic: Gastd on Iltio Inrvrmatlan provldad by trra applicanh In Ilyd Mined Land Use Plan and tha Traffic Impact Study, prepared by Spectra Engineering,Arcniteclure and Surveying, P.C.,truck traffic generated by the shalt 4 project will not have a signlFicarll impact on local roads. The inurease In IrUCk tratliG vAil Lx; the PeSUlt or Wick ❑irlivorie+s 4f 01InIng equiprrlenl aFid Suppliu5 and periodic baffle due to personnet shin changes deliveries typically occur apprnximately three to Ilye times daily during operating rlaurs MWeen 7,00 am an(J 4;U0 pm Snlrt ohanges occur three limes dallyr at apploxImately G:00 am. 2:00 prn a6d 10:00 pm. They involve approxlmately 20-40 vehicles entering and lea wing the slip for each ShIR Change{44 v0111lci35 for day shift and 20 For aiternaon and nlghl strltts) The study concludey that Traffic trayelIng aasr the p+oject's existing driveway on Ridge Road New York State Roote 346)will increase From appraxlmately 32l}wenide l0 34Q 3EO vahYGles during marning peak hours(7:00 AM-9:00 AM). Total traffic increase of under 10% on Ridge Road_ IDoI i2rdpe Road-Tnwn of LaneJnv PaannMg 113nard 7 APPROVED Project - Water Considerations • Storm water and ground water considerations were covered in the DEC's Neg. Dec, • A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Flan has been prepared for the construction and operation of the site, • The OEC has issued a permit for the operation of an on-site package Waste Water Treatment Plant. • The site plans include bioretention areas and engineered storm water collection systems. PPW From the Neg. Dec.: WArr,it: Opwamon or the pmpo-m<sFdl A wY nor hw■m y Fgn:elcare aduse urpaces 7o r�.ar.a,rw a:rgar thin gushy ar quae fly aP iwrraco watere or grounAmMr_ AS7e.rn 14aler r�dILAl81h PreYlnllan glen 19YiPVF'S nee hxh�rrparee r e�oaldartite,.dn,anU Biaretention Area caerrragic will be olAahcC urger,rd5'30120 4onci al 0c,rnll Mr 8urmwalor&!tcnar2e�s blum Dxt!arii-M l Idf1 ity,GP.&lb4r,In sovarck ciTcamArLakw The SW-�PP dle9?4e5 fr dPlolr near roonagelrrei pranlos Mr-lem rp iitl perrntirren[Y.MUM'TIW Ml he M pure{eg bvirrs.9lRlewc-.slarm hralerpwde arrd drsJgagedtahes}to prevenl anVpot?Mlel ilrlpadsNo culfaoe v Imr. IQ09 Rlgpe flneai Town nl Lansrng pl Ann inr] Rf-ioi Project - Water Considerations f� � 5 if I !'I ii 777��4 4 — s 7095�2Idpr FkosiJ-rtlh n nr Ln;),.irs:q Pl.r•7nlnn 9[rrlrli CA IV 8 APPROVED Project - Wrap-up • Project is expected to tame }18 monthas to construct. The project has been designed and engineered to minimize local noise, visual, fight, and water impacts. Thera is no new traffic, expected, just a minimal shift in where the vehicles are going. • The NY DEC, as the Lead Agency, gave the project a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact after reviewing the Environment Assessment (Form, erigineering, and plans, 001 Ridgy Roo-d—Town OF4dERsing Pie nning Board QOV SUMMARY OF PRESENTATION: *Shaft #4 proposal was created for the safety of 200 employees. > Creates a Safe entry in and out of the mine. > Creates added ventilation closer to the work area. > Creates a second employee escape, if needed. > Will also position the employees seven miles closer to the work area. * Cargill has completed the SEQR process with the DEC. The result is a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact -Neg. Dec. *Project will only impact 12.3 acres of the 58-acre parcel. > Within the 12.3 acres an Administrative Building, Hoist House, Shop and parking will reside. *Project will provide low visibility due to the location on the property. *Small Sign 4.8' x 3.3' will be located out by the road with small downlights. *Full fencing around site with landscaping to buffer the site area. *24/7 Security Coverage. *Motion activated parking lot lights. * Exterior building downlights are over doors only as required by code. *Paved roads and the Collar house around shaft will minimize noise generation. *Vegetation is already in place surrounding the Project perimeter. 9 APPROVED •There is no new traffic expected,just a minimal shift in where the vehicles are going. •The DEC has issued a permit for the operation of an on-site package wastewater treatment plant. •Project is expected to take - 18 months to construct. •The NY DEC, is the Lead Agency after review gave the project a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact after reviewing the Environment Assessment Form, engineering and plans. •Town of Lansing Planning Board has the role of Site-Plan Review/Approval for the surface area only. (The same as if any business wanted to put up a building on their property). In addition, they checked for any Zoning and Storm water issues. •The Lansing Town Board has the role of reviewing the Special Permit and 239 Review. SUMMARY OF BOARD MEMBERS QUESTIONS/ANSWERS • Maintenance agreement for Storm Water has not been started. o It will be considered as an Operational Agreement, not a district. • The existing house will be maintained and currently used is office space and housing for interns. • Fire Department needs to review plans. • Knox Box is required; Cargill also added they would provide for the Fire Department and give an orientation of the facility. • Site is for employees only, no salt trucks or salt distribution. • Buildings will be natural neutral colors. • They will drill an 11" hole down and then drill the shaft from the bottom up and keep all the debris with in the mine. 2,508' deep. • Phasing: o Install perimeter fencing first o Road Structure o Proper Grading of the site o Drilling of the Shaft o Build the three buildings o Landscaping, paving, black top apron out to the main road • The package plant will pass through the leach fields. • Cargill must renew their permits every 5 years. Public Hearing for Cargill Scheduled on October 16, 2017 Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to schedule Public Hearing for Cargill's #4 Shaft Site Plan. Al Fiorille seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Vice-Chairman Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Jerry Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Member 10 APPROVED Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman Floor Open for Comments/Concerns • John Dennis with Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now. Brought up a past issue with Frontenac Point having a salt disturbance. They would like the 2016 study to be released, as the DEC cannot find it. • Cargill cannot change shaft #4 use to haul salt;they are not allowed to deviate from the approved Site Plan. • Planning Board covers the Cargill site plan review. The DEC has completed the SEQR process. • Cornerstone Project: o The agreement with the Town and Cornerstone has a two-year window for either side to back out due to contingencies set in place. o Cornerstone is waiting on approval for the wastewater packaging plant. o Cornerstone is also waiting on the approval of Grant monies. o Senior housing without covered access to the laundry facilities is a concern. o The economic impact on the taxpayers is still a concern. o Planning Board noted they vote on land use issues. o Cornerstone has had to change the project name to "Milton Meadows" from "Lansing Trails Apartments" previously from"Lansing Commons Apartments". o The positive is affordable housing and senior housing. • In addition to Cornerstone's great vetting process of their tenants. • Comprehensive Plan includes Bell Station on page 40. The Planning Board's review of the comp plan was to remove the emotional language and simplify the detail. Town of Lansing "Planning Board as Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of the Cornerstone proposed Apartment Project Lin Davidson made a motion for the Planning Board to be the Lead Agency for Cornerstone SEQRA review. Jerry Caward seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Vice-Chairman Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Jerry Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Nay) Thomas Ellis, Chairman Chairman Tom Ellis voted nay as he is not convinced the project is what the Town needs. He further states that I will follow procedure and move forward according to majority opinion and/or Town wishes. 11 APPROVED Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan October 30, 2017 Deborah Trumbull made a motion for the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing. Al Fiorille seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Vice-Chairman Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Jerry Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman MIKE LONG REVIEWS PLANNING UPDATES Ag Plan • Farm Day Oct 7, 2017—Community Celebrations$1,200 Grant awarded. • Louise Bement and Connie Wilcox assisting with poster boards via History Center. Comprehensive Plan • Informational session planned—(8/30 at 6:30pm Community Center). • Planning Board Public Hearing—October 30, 2017 and recommendation to Town Board. NYSEG-Cell Tower • Lease agreement is in discussion Rochester Cornerstone Group • 239 Review submitted on 8/2/2017—recommendation letter received 8/25/2017 • Additional Package of Planning Board Materials sent electronically on 9/7/2017. • Continued Public Hearing and possible Site Plan Approval—September 25, 2017 Cayuga Farms/Cayuga Orchard • Town Road ownership interior roadway. • Package Plant System—NYS DEC- Meeting 8/23/2017. • Water System—Bolton Point—Meeting 8/23/2017 master meters • Amended site plan Public Hearing#2 and Approval—TBA Oct/Nov • 239 Review on the revised site plan sent on 9/7/2017 Cargill- Shaft#4 Surface Site Plan Improvements • SEQRA Neg. DEC. Issued by NYS DES August 2017 • Sketch Plan Review Meeting_Planning Board September 11, 2017 • Requested 239 Review sent on September 6, 2017 • Public Hearing Scheduled on Oct 161h with possible site plan approval Gerald Caward made a motion to adjourn at 8:22 PM. Deborah Trumbull seconded the motion. 12