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Town of Lansing
Monday, October 16, 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
Debbie Munson, Town Clerk Steve Colt, Director Parks &Rec
Dave Herrick, Town Engineer Louise Bement, Town Historian
Public Present (80)that signed in
Heather McDoniel Linda Westlake Melanie Malone Albert Kunz Jack Young
Connie Wilcox Rebecca Lovenheim Christine Eisenhut Ryan Weese Jesse Young
Bill & Sandy Fish Steve Seager Lansing Miller Robb Jetty Leigh Miller
Thom Greene Stephanie Behler Mikaela Garcia Tom Butler Daisy Fan
Lawrence Pealo Suzanne Hinderliter Melissa Jacobs Jim Malseed Cory Baker
Brad Macarthur Fran&Deb Bell Maureen Cowen Wesley Van Josh Fajar
Nelson Golden Angy Golden Kaydin Golden Kegyn Golden Donna Scott
Doug &Deb Myers Charles &Judy Scott Scott/Enfield Walter Hang Sue Ruoff
Darius Desnoes Barb Gregg Fedorka Sarah Thomson Brian Barrett Darlene Herd
Charlene Brochaire Adam Rossbac Melissa Thibault Ed Davidson Mike Sigler
Joyce &Jerry Stern ReenieSandsted David Plumeau Doug Baird Joan Ellis
Austin Vreugdentil Joshua LaPenna Marlaine Darfler Robb Jetty Brian Eden
Carrie Koplinka-Loehr Steve Moolin Louise Buck John Dennis
Susan&Norm Paterson Doug& Tracy Smith Michael Koplinka-Loehr Karen Edlestien
Dwight &Debbie Usherwood Dave, Chastity& Tyler Nixon
Chairman Tom Ellis called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
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Approval/Denial of Planning Board Minutes for September 25, 2017
Lin Davidson made a motion to approve the minutes. 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) Sandy 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) Tom Ellis, Chairman
Floor Open for Comments/Concerns other than what is on the
Agenda
Summary from a Lansing Resident's comment. The full draft of his comment was given
to the board for the record. Overall, the comp plan is a very reasonable document. He
would like to address two concerns. First, why was the Bell Station land north of the
power plant changed from"Recreation" on the 2016 draft of the Future Land Use Map
to "Lakeshore Low Density"? Second, the Land across from the ballfields are classified
as "commercial mixed use". What is going to happen to the trails there?
Summary from a second Lansing Resident. Full draft was not given for the record. She
is a strong advocate for the Bell Station Location. Would like it to be designated as
"Recreation" instead of"Low Density".
Summary from the third Lansing Resident. Very appreciative of all the efforts put into
the comp plan. Her major concern is in regards to public health. She is wondering how
the Town is going to maintain the high quality of life here in our town. She did not see
any specific goals regarding traffic congestion,vehicular accidents, increase strain on
EMS and first responders, water quality, noise pollution, light pollution and(racking or
heavy industry.
Cayuga Orchard Apartments Summary prior to the Public
Hearing - North Triphammer across from Horvath & Asbury Dr•
This was an approved site plan from 2015, it was modified in 2016 and this public
hearing is for the current 2017 modification.
The project has 102 units as it was in the original plan. The modification reduces the
number of buildings from 21 down to 15 plus a clubhouse building. Thus reducing the
footprint of the buildings by 27% adding to the available green space. The original mix
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was for two and three bedroom apartments. Now half the units will be one-bedroom
apartments. Reducing the number of residence, parking and traffic. Also less water
consumption, overall it is going to be less of an impact from the original approved site
plan. The original storm water plan will still be followed giving 30% more than
required coverage due to the reduction of the pervious surfaces.
Roads within the complex will be designed to town road specs but will remain private
roads. The developer will put down the subbase and the grading of the access road by
Michaleeri s to the back of the property.
The pathways between the buildings leading to the community center will all be a hard
surface.
There will be a right of way for a trail along the back by the railroad tracks.
The Green Space will have trees and many plants around the buildings. The buildings
have been moved further away from Triphammer to provide enough green space for
playing fields.
There will be a storm water agreement with the town that would be required before
they receive the certificate of occupancy. It must be maintained or the town can take
over and charge them back for the cost of maintaining.
Opened Cayuga Orchard Apartment's Public Hearing
at 6:50 PM
Lin Davidson made a motion to open the public hearing. Larry Sharpsteen 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) Sandy 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) Tom Ellis, Chairman
Summary of Questions & Answers for Cayuga Orchard - Public
Hearing
• Two residents,who live across Triphammer Road from the project, submitted a letter.
They referenced the R1 Zoning= Low Density. The side of Triphammer they live on is in
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R1 zoning. Across the Street where the project is located is zoned as R2 = Moderate
Density. The zoning has been in place at least since 2003 zoning ordinance if not longer.
They seem to be concerned with the increased traffic.
• The chair of Solar Tompkins/Heat Smart wanted to recommend the use of heat pumps
for the project.
Tim Buhl replied that he would look into the heat pump option.
Chairman Tom Ellis asked if there are any more questions.
Closed Cayuga Orchard's Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. Lin Davidson
made a motion to close the public hearing. 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) Sandy 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) Tom Ellis, Chairman
Site Plan Modification Approval of Cayuga Orchard
Apartments - located on the west side of North Triphammer Rd
opposite of Asbury and Horvath Drive.
RESOLUTION PB 17- 11
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
APPROVING AMENDED CAYUGA ORCHARD APARTMENTS SITE PLAN
(FORMERLY APPROVED AS SITE PLAN FOR CAYUGA
FARMS TOWNHOUSES,AS NOW RE-NAMED)
WHEREAS, an original application was made by W.B. Asset Management, L.L.C. (herein, the
"Developer"), and its agents (including Tim Buhl, P.E.), for site plan approval for the proposed
construction of a 102 Dwelling Unit Residential Complex, located on the west side of North
Triphammer Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel#37.1-6-3.362, in the
R2 Moderate Density Residential Zone, and such original proposal has been modified to construct
15 separate buildings (instead of 21), each containing between 6 to 8 residential dwelling units,
plus a Community Building(for internal resident use only), all to be constructed in one phase that
ultimately results in 102 residential 1-2-3 bedroom rental apartments; and
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WHEREAS, the proposal was and remains an application for a permitted use in the R2 Moderate
Density Residential Zone, subject to obtaining site plan approval from the Planning Board, and the
Planning Board had previously conducted an environmental review under SEQRA,made a formal
§ 239 referral to County Planning and implemented recommendations and a formal reply,
conducted a site plan review, and issued a July, 2015 site plan approval with conditions, and the
Developer has amended the site plan and project scope to diminish the size and density of
buildings, to reduce the amount of impervious cover (while still maintaining the same sized
stormwater facilities, thus actually reducing impacts from the preexisting, pre-development
conditions)resulting in a calculated reduction in runoff of 27%due to the reduction in the number
of buildings and the reduction in impervious cover, and to dedicate roadways and fully build out
the water infrastructure and dedicate the same to the Consolidated Water District; and
WHEREAS,the effect of such changes is to diminish the actual and potential impacts of the project
at the subject site, and to materially improve stormwater management for downhill properties
above and beyond what is mandated by stormwater requirements; and
WHEREAS, an examination of the prior FEAF and findings under SEQRA show that none of the
examined impacts are made more likely to exist,or to be or become moderate or significant adverse
environmental impacts,such that no supplemental SEQRA review is deeded required or warranted,
and the Negative Declaration is hereby continued; and
WHEREAS, an updated § 239 review was delivered to County Planning and by response dated
September 22, 2017 the County determined"that it has no negative inter-community, or county
wide impacts"; and the Town has thus designates this resolution as the reply required under
General Municipal Law § 239-m(d)(6); and
WHEREAS, the applicant has formally completed the architectural plans for the final building
layout and a final site plan, modifying the original site plan as approved, including the changes
descried above and as show in amended Site Plan Drawings prepared by Tim Buhl, P.E. dated
August 10, 2017 and an accompanying application and narrative thereof, which documents form
the basis for this approval of the amended site plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has duly considered the proposed amended site plan in
accordance with the provisions of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance Section 701.4 et
seq., including consideration of site characteristics, site lighting, nearby residences, landscaping,
parking, and screening, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts, as well as the
unique needs of the Town due to housing needs, topography, soil types and distributions, and
other natural and man-made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed Site Plan,
and the Town has also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith;
and
WHEREAS, all conditions previously stated are superseded and new conditions as herein stated
shall apply, including to avoid confusion and further because some conditions were previously
satisfied and need not be now re-stated, and upon due consideration and deliberation by the
Town of Lansing Planning Board, now therefore be it
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RESOLVED: that the Town of Lansing Planning Board hereby grants Conditional Final Site Plan
Approval for the Amended Site Plans for construction of 102 residential dwelling units known as
Cayuga Orchard Apartments,as shown on the submitted updated and amended site plan and related
application materials, to be located at N. Triphammer Road, Lansing, New York upon TPN 37.1-
6-3.362 in the R2 Moderate Density Zoning Zone, and this approval be and hereby is conditioned
as follows:
1. Sewerage/Septic Treatment Conditions: No excavations, land disturbances, or construction of
any type shall be commenced, and no building permits, roadway excavation or construction permits,
or other permits or certificates of approval or occupancy shall be sought from or issued by the Town
(or Tompkins County) until one of the following options for sewerage treatment is duly implemented,
approved, and lawfully permitted:
a. Formal permits and approvals from New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) and the State of New York and Tompkins County Health Departments (DOH)
for a proposed sanitary sewer system as considered during the initial SEQRA and site plan review
process, namely, an Orenco Effluent Sewer System with an AdvanTex Treatment Facility
(commonly called a "package plant"), duly designed to meet the multi-staged hydraulic design
parameters and water treatment and water quality standards as set forth in the December 3,
2014 Design Report, as hereafter improved or updated due to the review and approval
parameters imposed by the DEC or DOH, any SPDES or operation permits, or the requirements of
any wastewater management district hereafter created, whichever is most stringent. In no
circumstance may design parameters and water treatment quality standards be reduced below
those set forth in such December 3, 2014 Design Report, which parameters and standards shall
be deemed absolute minimums; or
b. An approved connection to an existing or expanded DEC-permitted Waste Water
Treatment Plant (WWTP),through approved and inspected sewer mains and laterals, all if and as
approved by DOH. All such sewer infrastructure, except the private service lines and
appurtenances, shall be dedicated to the Town and any sewer or other special benefit district or
area so created.
2. Water System Conditions:The following conditions pertaining to a water supply for the facilities
and improvements shall also apply:
a. Approval from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission
("Bolton Point") for the installation of a public water system, approval of the as-built
elevation surveys, and dedication of such infrastructure to the Town of Lansing and
Consolidated Water District ("CWD"), with the obtaining of final approvals and permits
from Bolton Point and the final testing and approval of all water lines, hydrants, and
systems being a requirement of this site plan approval, such that no certificates of
compliance or occupancy shall be applied for or delivered until such permits and approvals
are duly obtained, and such system is tested, operational, and duly dedicated.
b. Extension, at Developer's expense, of the CWD to cover the whole of the subject
parcel.
3. Highway Conditions:The following highway conditions shall apply:
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a. Submission, approval, endorsement, sealing and filing of a subdivision map to dedicate
the public highways herein proposed or required for dedication in fee.
b. Construction, inspection, dedication, acceptance, and approval of all of the proposed
public roads/highways and related improvements and turnarounds as noted on the proposed
updated site plan,including adjacent to Michaleen's Florist and Garden Center upon a pre-existing
dedicated easement, all of which roadways shall be built to Town of Lansing Highway
Specifications and,where required,County Highway specifications(areas within the County right-
of-way).
C. Developer shall clear and grub, rough grade, topsoil and seed the balance of the 60 foot
right-of-way (Road A) for a distance of approximately 370 lineal feet to the neighboring property
line (running roughly parallel to Triphammer Road) to complete a grading profile and layout
design of the future road area to the adjacent parcel as included within the Town Comprehensive
Plan.
d. Dedication of such public roadways in fee (unless title is not held or fee dedication is not
obtained,then by easement) shall be a requirement of this site plan approval, and no certificates
of compliance or occupancy shall be applied for or delivered until such roadway is duly
constructed and dedicated in a form as approved by the Town Board and the Highway
Superintendent.
e. Tompkins County Highway Division permits and approvals are required for all
intersections at and curb cuts upon Triphammer Road, at the locations depicted upon the site
plans,and similar approvals for all roadway intersection and grades,geometries,and construction
methodologies as may be required by such County Department for connecting roadways within
and without the County Highway right-of-way.
4. Stormwater Conditions: The SWPPP must be amended to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Town's SMO and Engineer prior to issuance of any building permits, and all notices and ground
disturbance requirements shall be duly met. The Developer shall be and remain responsible for all
stormwater construction, maintenance, upgrade, permitting, and reporting requirements, and
Developer shall execute and be bound by a stormwater operation, management and reporting
agreement ("SOMRA"), which shall contain adequate easements to allow the Town to access all
stormwater facilities and be filed in the County Clerk's Office(at Developer's sole expense).The failure
to comply with or meet these conditions shall constitute proper grounds upon which to deny, revoke,
or suspend permits and approvals and issue stop-work orders.
5. Trails, Pathways&Sidewalk Conditions:The trails and sidewalks that are now or in the future to
be located upon the amended site plan shall, as shown thereupon, shall include such facilities and
requirements therefor as are more specifically described in the following subparagraphs:
a. An easement for a proposed pathway and trail shall run along and upon the old railroad
bed, and there shall be a connecting pathway on the north and south ends thereof. Such
connecting trails are intended to provide pedestrian access for recreational and travel uses to and
from the railroad bed trail.
b. All trails shall have a suitable written plan for the improvement, maintenance, and
management of such trails once so sited and constructed. Each such plan shall be approved by
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the Town Director of Parks and Recreation. While this approval does not require the Developer
to pay for the construction or installation of the railroad trail,the following trail requirements do
indefeasibly exist: (i)once constructed,general maintenance and repair shall be the responsibility
of the Developer; and (ii) Developer shall allow access to lands for trail construction and public
use,the demarcation of such trails upon the site plan shall be deemed the permanent equivalent
of an easement that shall run with the land and be and remain binding upon Developer, and
suitable easements or other rights shall be documented and conveyed to the Town at or before
the time roadways are dedicated to memorialize such rights.
C. The Developer shall permit and allow the Town to install sidewalks along Triphammer
Road, if ever deemed desirable by the Town. To memorialize this requirement, (i) the site plan
shall be amended to show a future sidewalk area and easement along and within 40' of the
highway, also leading into the Development and its trail sites and parking area (with the actual
sidewalk easement to be reduced to 15' or less in width once sited); and (ii) once so sited the
Developer (or future owner) shall reasonably cooperate in formalizing the future easement for
such sited sidewalks. Any failure to cooperate shall be a violation of the site planning conditions
and shall empower the Town to deny or revoke any permits or approvals, or to issue any stop
work orders.
6. Wastewater Conditions: If Option a of Condition 1 above is selected or applies, then no
certificates of compliance or occupancy shall be applied for or delivered until such time as a Final
Order is duly filed relative to the creation of a wastewater management district structured
"underneath" the Developer's planned sewer system to ensure that the cost of such services is tied
only to the properties benefitted by such system. This shall include such easements and authorities
as the Town Board may determine after preparation and a review of the proposed district's Map, Plan
& Report, all costs of which shall be paid by the Developer.
7. Miscellaneous Conditions:The following additional general conditions shall apply:
a. Lockboxes: The Developer shall assure proper building labelling and that, if required
under Local Law#4 of 2006, lockboxes are duly installed in accord with such local law,with input
and approval from the applicable Lansing fire department(s).
b. Aesthetics and Lighting: The Developer shall comply with the architectural designs and
renderings disclosed by Developer in building profiles and samples as delivered to the Planning
Board in relation to such site plan, and all building and other lighting shall be Dark Sky compliant.
C. As Built Drawings: Prior to issuance of any certificates of compliance or occupancy, the
Developer shall submit: (i) topographic surveys of the drainage channels upstream and
downstream of the road culverts identified as 1.13, 5.A, and 5.F on Sheets ST-1, together with the
professional engineer's certification that the completed channels and culverts will, at a minimum
convey the 25-year,24-hour duration rainfall event"; (ii) as-built roadway surveys;and (ii)as-built
utility infrastructure surveys.
October 16, 2017
Added Condition to review the final Landscape Plan
Motioned by: Deborah Trumbull
Seconded by: Larry Sharpsteen
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VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Lin Davidson -Aye
Jerry Caward—Aye
Sandy Dennis-Conlon -Aye
Al Fiorille—Aye
Larry Sharpsteen—Aye
Deborah Trumbull—Aye
Tom Ellis -Aye
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• No lights on the in-bound road
• LED parking lot lights are on a motion activated dimmer designed to go to '10% light in
default mode. Lighting was designed with the Dark Sky €nitiative in mind.
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Project - Noise Considerations
■ Paved roads to mirkimize noise generation
■ White noise directional backup alarms will be used (versus beepers)
■ Shaft is enclosed by a building to reduce noise
Vegetation left in place
Surface construction hours are anticipated to be 7AM — 7PM, Monday-Friday
Shaft construction wall be 2417, but as a majority of the activity is underground
the noise generation is minimal.
• The raisebore ddll will be shielded to minimize noise generation.
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Project - Noise Considerations
■ The Noise Survey, using worst case scenario data, identified only one
potentially effected receptor_ R1 showed a potential increase of 2dB, which is
under the DEC threshold. Cargill now owns R1.
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Project - Traff ic Considerations
Atraffic study, based on acWal traffic volumes, was completed at part of the perrnit
applfca#ion:
• Traffic will only be employees at shift change- Currently 6AM, 2PM. and
10PM. -BO cars per day- Typically Monday through Friday-
• 3-5 truck deliveries per day, typically between 7 am & 4 pm (M-F)
• Traffic past the existing driveway on fridge Road will increase less than
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• A S#arm Water Pollution Prevenlian Plan ( PPP) has been prepared for
the construction and operation of the site-
* The DEC has issued a permit for the operation of an are-site package
Waste Water Treatment Plant.
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In October 2015,Cargill submitted an Environmental Assessment Form(EAF)for this project in
accordance with SEQRA regUIations.The EA IF process includes possible impacts to-
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"Pursuantto State Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQRA) regulations in 6 NYCiRR Part 617.7,
Department staff have reviewed the Environmental Assessment Farm (EAF),the mining and
reclarnation narrative plans and maps,and have made the determination that this projectwill not
result in significantr adverse envifonmental impacts and that a permit,with appropriate conditions,
can be issued."
Negative Declaration of Environmentat Impact—Neg.Dec.
Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Depaftment conducted a 239 review and stated the
project 'has no negative inter-community,or county-wide impacts'.
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Project — Wrap-up
• The NY DEC. as the Lead Agency, gage the project a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact after reviewing
the Environment Assessi-rent Form, engineering, and plans.
• The project has been designed and engineered to minimize
local noise. visual, light, and water impacts.
• There is no new traffic expected, just a minimal shift in where
the vehicles are going.
• Total project is expected to take —18 months to construct.
• 12 Months of continuous shaft construction activities
0 8 Months drilling the pilot hole.
• 9 Months raise boring and lining.
• Surface construction is anticipated to be 7 M-7PM
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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 Declaration
of Negative Environmental Impact - Neg. Dec.
*Project will only impact 12.3 acres of the 58-acre parcel that Cargill owns.
> Within the 12.3 acres an Administrative Building, Collar House, Hoist House,
Shop and parking will reside.
*The Project will provide low visibility due to the location on the property.
*A 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.
*There is no new traffic expected,just a minimal shift in where the vehicles are going.
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*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 Questions/Answers after the Presentation
- The Shaft will first be drilled with and 11" bit from the top down for 2500 feet.
Then a 16-foot drill bit will slowly pull back up keeping the shaving in the mine.
When the drill gets to the surface, they will line the shaft with 2-foot concrete
liner.
0 3 months to drill down. (typically) The drill process is like a water drill.
0 9 months to line the inside of the shaft. (1 concrete truck a day)
0 6 months for the construction phase
- No fuel or explosives will be stored at this location.
- Cargill will be responsible for the stormwater storage ponds. The Town reserves
the right to inspect them.
- Above surface is inspected by the Town of Lansing Code Officer. Below Ground
is inspected by the Federal version of OSHA and NYS DEC. (quarterly
inspections at a minimum).
- They will collect rock hardness, keep track of water inflows and other aspects as
they drill down. This process will also help to stay on course.
- After the Planning Board review is completed, the Town Board will have a
Special Use Permit review with possible recommendations from the Planning
Board that maybe needed. The Town Board will then hold another Public
Hearing.
- The intent of the Shaft is not to expand the mine. It is to provide safety and fresh
air for the employees, and a few minor materials and supplies. Cargill is limited
for the use of the shaft.
- The DEC is Lead Agency on this project. The Town of Lansing is covering the
above ground portion of the project. Once the lead agency has issued a
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determination, it is binding on the other agencies unless it is re-opened by the
lead agency or a court order.
- SEQR process was reviewed by the NYS DEC and has given a declaration of
negative impact. The DEC with combined efforts reviewed site, sound, SWPPP,
water and sewer impacts.
- SWPP process to mitigate the stormwater is reviewed on any project that
disturbs more than an acre. The Cargill project is equally applicable. The
application form is called GP15 and is currently being reviewed by the Town
Engineers.
- There are several strategies to work with for stabilizing the south boundary stream.
Opened Cargill's Shaft #4 Public Hearing at 7:45 PM
Lin Davidson made a motion to open the public hearing. 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) Sandy 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) Tom Ellis, Chairman
Several Cargill employees spoke emotionally about how much the new Shaft #4 will
improve the safety and air quality for them and their co-workers. The shaft will bring
fresh air to the active work site. They will no longer have to travel 50 minutes
underground to the site. If someone is injured the extraction from the mine will be
reduced by at least 50 minutes hopefully saving a life.
Almost every employee had an amazing story about how Cargill has donated back to
the community. The most current donation was $10,000 for the Town of Lansing's
Bicentennial Celebration.
Also mentioned by all the employees, is how strongly their employer advocates safety
onsite and offsite. The offsite safety has been shown in many forms with donating as
much as $8,000 to replace the high jump that was unsafe at the Lansing High School to
as small as supplying 30 reflecting vests for the schools running team.
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It has been over 71/2 years since an employee has sustained an injury requiring that they
miss any time from work. This is due to Cargill's dedication to safety for the employees
and the environment.
Each employee spoke very highly of Cargill. They all encouraged the board to approve
the much-needed Shaft #4. This is necessary not corporate greed, one said, vote in
support of this shaft.
Mike Sigler thanked the planning board and everyone for else for attending. The
number of people present shows how many people care about our community. Lansing
started with mining and mills. The mills are no longer here but the salt mine is. He
supports the project and the safety of the employees. Cargill has been very transparent
with everyone who asks and even those who do not.
Five years ago, Cargill meet with each of the neighbors to discuss the project and to
answer their questions and concerns.
A few residences were concerned that salt would or will be brought up through the
shaft.
Will the ponds be monitored for water quality? The ponds are only holding normal
rain runoff. There is no salt pads on site.
Does Cargill have a decommissioning plan in place for when they are done mining or
using the ventilation shaft?
Immediate neighbors request that they pay special attention to the stormwater plan
concerned for the fresh ground water that is used by the neighbor's wells.
Can we postpone until we have all the other information?
Is it possible for Cargill to share updated information to the neighbors as an ongoing
process through the project?
Summary of Cargill's response to the Public Hearing and
questions from the Board
- Cargill is not allow to deviate from the approved use of Shaft #4. If they wanted
to change the use of the shaft, they would be required to start at the beginning
with a new site plan, SEQR, SWPPP and everything else that is needed to be
completed for the current project.
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- It would not be feasible to haul salt from shaft #4. There is no Railroad access
and the site is not large enough to support that activity.
- Cargill currently has three shafts that combined have a total of 220 years of
operating experience. The last one built was in 1976.
- The employee shafts are not used to bring salt up.
Closed Cargill's Public Hearing at 8:35 PM. Lin Davidson made a
motion to close the public hearing. Larry Sharpsteen 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) Sandy 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) Tom Ellis, Chairman
The Board will make no determination tonight on Cargill's Site Plan.
• Mining is an allowed us in the RA District.
• No future thought of changing the zoning use in this area.
• There was a public comment period when the EIS process was done.
• The mine receives a quarterly review by the Federal Government that can take up to
four to five weeks.
• The SEQR was completed by the DEC.
• A Request to include a monthly or quarterly update on the Cargill Website as to where
they are at in the construction phase.
• There is a 2,000 foot buffer from this project to the lakeshore,which is more than what
the comp plan would recommend.
• Include a"Where as" (to acknowledge the DEC's condition) to limit the use of Shaft#4.
• The only truck use,besides the construction period,will be for necessary deliveries for
employees and office supplies.
• It would not be right for the Planning Board to require more from Cargill than they
would from any other site plan project. We cannot make them put a green roof on the
project for example.
At this time, the Planning Board has only received ten comments in reference to the
Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing. We would like to thank those who have presented
them ahead of time. The Planning Board is still receiving written comments before
October 30th Public Hearing.
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MIKE LONG REVIEWS PLANNING UPDATES
Ag Plan
• Farm Lecture will be given by Louise Bement Oct 7, 2017—Community Celebrations $1,200 Grant
awarded—3-4 Agriculture Poster Boards.
Cell Tower—Crown Castle
• Amended Site Plan application—50 foot collapsible tower— Letter from NYSEG 61 foot away from
the transmission line—
• 239 Review—submitted revised plan and additional visual impact location—October 17, 2017.
Comprehensive Plan
• Planning Board Public Hearing—October 30, 2017 and recommendation to Town Board.
NYSEG— Cell Tower
• Investigation of Town Highway site—alternate location lease agreement in discussion
• Recommendation from Planning Board to locate at the Town Barn Site
Rochester Cornerstone Group
• NYS DOT meeting re: Highway Work Permit—9/21/2017 -
• NYS DOT review letter Oct 16, 2017 of changes needed.
• SEQRA/Site Plan Approval—tentative October 30, or November 13, 2017 meeting.
Cayuga Farms/ Cayuga Orchard
• Amended site plan approval—October 16, 2017
• Public Hearing for -October 16, 2017
Cargill—Shaft#4 Surface Site Plan Improvements
• Sketch Plan Review Meeting—Planning Board 9/11/2017.
• Requested 239 Review—9/6/2017.
• Cargill Mine tour—9/15/2017.
• Public Hearing scheduled—Oct 161h, 2017.
• Site Plan approval—TBD
Verizon 235 Conlon Road - Cell Tower antenna replacement site plan.
• Application submitted—needs$1000 check.
• Submit to 239 Review
• SEQRA/Site Plan Approval -TBD
Jerry Caward made a motion to adjourn at 9:28 PM. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the
motion.
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