HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-19 APPROVED PLANNING BOARD MINUTES APPROVED
1 Town of Lansing
2 PLANNING BOARD MEETING
3 Monday, July 22, 2019 6:30 PM
4
5 Present Absent
6 Jerry Caward, Chair Thomas Butler, Alternate
7 Sandra Dennis Conlon
8 Norman (Lin) Davidson
9 Al Fiorille, Vice-Chair
10 Larry Sharpsteen
11 Dean Shea
12 Deborah Trumbull
13 Dale Baker, Second Alternate
14
15 Other Staff
16 CJ Randall, Planning Director Sue Munson, Code Office Doug Dake, Town Board Liaison
17 Lynn Day, Code Enforcement Officer Joe Wetmore, Town Board 2nd Liaison
18 Edward LaVigne, Town Supervisior
19
20 Public Present (4) that signed in
21 Dan Veaner Sarah Hesse Chris Hesse Michael Culotta Rocco Lucente
22 Ilene Stout Larry Fabbroni Stephen Lucente
23
24 Chair Jerry Caward opened the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
25
26 Motion to approve the Planning Board minutes for July 8,2019 meeting as amended
27 Motion by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Sandy Conlon (Motion Carried)
28
29 Privilege of the Floor
30 No Comments
31
32 SKETCH PLAN-Project Title: Salt Point Farm Brewery and Tasting Room Applicant:
33 Chris Hesse for Salt Point Brewing Company Location: Auburn Road at Town Center
34 Lands (across from ballfields, adjacent to Milton Meadows); Tax Parcel No. 31.4-16.6
35 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Sketch Plan/ Pre-submission Conference Project
36 Description: The Applicant proposes construction of a new 4,250 square foot wholesale
37 production facility for Salt Point Brewery, including on-site retail sales / taproom and
38 outside seating, on the 5.479-acre parcel connected to the Town Center Trail.
39
40 Chris &Sarah Hesse approached the front table to discuss with the Planning Board.
41
42 Summary of Discussion
43 - Salt Point Brewery is currently located next to Rogues Harbor
44 - Owner has purchased Town Center Land across from the Town Ball Fields
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45 - Proposing a Building approximately 4,000 sf. (tasting room, production area, kitchen,
46 walk in coolers and bathrooms)
47 - Sizable outdoor space with play structures that the insurance company will allow
48 (would like it to be a fun place for kids and parents)
49 - Applicant would like to host festivals or events
50 - Grain is currently delivered in pallets as needed
51 - The walk-in cooler might be located outside with screening
52 - Ideally Applicant would like to reduce grade height of the new fill by about 2' by
53 tapering off the sides with a gradual decline
54 - View of Milton Meadows is mostly the roof of the Community Center
55 - Driveway entrance is about 150' from Ridge Road
56 - Applicant would like to bring in someone to run the kitchen
57 - Phase I is to complete the slab and the building shell before winter, if the Engineering
58 and Site Plan can get completed in a timely manner
59 - Applicant would like to open the Brewery next year around this time
60 - The second level deck would not need to be handicap accessible there is plenty of first
61 floor patio and indoor space. Insurance company will dictate if applicant keeps the
62 second floor deck
63 - Close of business day will be around 9 pm. Applicant would prefer to be the location
64 where people start their evening instead of finish their evening
65 - New sidewalk is close to the Applicant's property line
66 - Information needed for site plan for review:
67 o garbage location
68 o update the topo map
69 o landscaping
70 o buffer between Milton Meadow Apartments
71 o bandstand area
72 o stormwater plan
73 o location of trails and pathways
74 o hours of operation and hours of amplified music
75 o update building rendering
76 o location of sign
77 o lighting plan-requires dark sky compliant lighting
78 o heat &cooling information
79
80 PUBLIC HEARING-Project Title: Quality Sheds Site Plan Applicant: Dale Martin on
81 behalf of Marion M. George, Owner Location: 2080 E. Shore Drive; Tax Parcel No. 31.-6-14
82 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Preliminary Site Plan Approval Project
83 Description: The Applicant proposes a display lot for retail sale of approximately 25-30 lawn
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84 and garden storage sheds placed on the 1.78-acre property. The property is in the
85 Commercial Mixed Use (B1) Zoning District. This is a Type II Action under the State
86 Environmental Quality Review Act 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(12).
87
88 Public Hearing was published on July 11, 2019 as required by Law. 600' parcel notices mailed
89 on July 10, 2019.
90
91 Motion to Open the Public Hearing for Quality Shed Site Plan at 7:05 pm
92 Motioned by: Lin Davidson Seconded by: Dean Shea (Motion Carried)
93
94 Dale Martin approached the front table for discussion with the Planning Board.
95
96 Summary of Discussion:
97 - Shed Display of 20 to 30 sheds on the corner of East Shore Drive and Ridge Road
98 - The parking lot access will be reduced to a 60' entrance with a barrier high enough to
99 see above the snow in the winter. Acceptable barriers may consist of (but are not
100 limited to) railroad ties, boulders or split rail fencing
101 - Parking spaces will be designated for customer use with ample turn a round area
102 - Signs will be compliant to the Local Sign Law and will direct interested parties to the
103 office
104 - Low traffic impact, it is rare to have more than two cars at a time in the parking lot
105 - Existing trees will remain on the property
106
107 Public Comment:
108 - The property has been neglected for some time, which is bothersome for the Town of
109 Lansing in general. That intersection is the gateway to Lansing and part of the Scenic
110 by way. Not sure that a storage shed display is appropriate for the gateway to Lansing.
111
112 Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Quality Shed Site Plan at 7:25 pm
113 Motioned by: Lin Davidson Seconded by: Dean Shea (Motion Carried)
114
115 Summary of Planning Board Review of Quality Shed Site Plan
116 - Would like to see landscaping if possible, obstacle is the full frontage of the property is
117 all pavement
118 - No Lighting to worry about
119 - Stormwater is not necessary
120 - Signage will comply with the Local Sign Law
121 - Parking entrance/exit will be 60' wide
122 - Barrier reducing the parking access to 60' wide will be outside of the NYSDOT right a
123 way
124 - Parking spaces will have ample turn around area for customers as shown on the
125 revised Site Plan dated July 22, 2019
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126 - Change condition number 2 on Resolution 29-25 to require the site plan to be renewed
127 at the end of 3 years.
128 - Add condition number 4 on the Resolution 29-15 see below.
129 o The following site improvements must be made prior to placement of sheds:
130 o Access barriers installed to create a 60' wide entrance to the parking lot as noted
131 on revised Sketch, dated July 22, 2019. Barrier to be located outside of NYSDOT
132 right of way as referenced in NYSDOT correspondence dated July 16, 2019.
133 Acceptable barriers may consist of (but are not limited to) railroad ties,
134 boulders or split rail fencing.
135 o Delineate parking area with ample room to maneuver vehicles in the parking
136 area.
137
138 RESOLUTION PB 19-25
139
140 PRELIMINARY AND FINAL APPROVAL - SITE PLAN REVIEW
141 OF QUALITY SHEDS RETAIL SALES,2080 E. SHORE DRIVE,
142 TAX PARCEL NO. 31.-6-14
143
144 WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Site Plan approval by Dale Martin, Applicant,
145 Marion M. George, Owner, to repurpose the site for the non-permanent placement of a
146 display lot for retail sale of approximately 25-30 lawn and garden storage sheds on 1.78 acres
147 at 2080 E. Shore Drive, Lansing, New York, also known as Tax Parcel Number 31.-6-14,
148 located in the Commercial Mixed Use Zoning District (B1); and
149
150 WHEREAS, this action allowing placement of minor accessory/appurtenant residential
151 structures was determined to be a Type II Action under 6 NYCRR § 615 (c)(12) of the State
152 Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"); and
153
154 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Section 701.0 Site Plan Review of the
155 Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance,for which the completed application was received June
156 20, 2019; and
157
158 WHEREAS, this Board did on July 22, 2019, review and accept as adequate: Sketch of Tax
159 Parcel Number 31.-6-14 dated July 22, 2019; correspondence from New York State
160 Department of Transportation confirming no Highway Work Permit is needed for placement
161 of barriers, dated July 16, 2019; and other application materials; and
162
163 WHEREAS, adjacent property owners within 600 feet were notified by mail on June 26, 2019
164 and notice of Public Hearing was published on July 11, 2019; and
165
166 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from New York State General Municipal Law §239 -1, -m,
167 and -n referral requirements as there is no change in commercial use in the existing building
168 and the action does not involve any change in building footprint or change in vehicular
169 access on a State or County highway are excluded per an Inter-Governmental
170 Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town of Lansing
171 dated December 17, 2003; and
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172
173 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has again considered and carefully reviewed the
174 requirements of the LUO relative to site plan review, the unique needs of the Town due to
175 the topography, the soil types and distribution, and other natural and man-made features
176 upon and surrounding the area of the proposed site plan, and the Planning Board has also
177 considered the zoning in the area and the project in light of the Towri s Comprehensive Plan
178 and compliance therewith, and as the underlying use is a permitted use in the zone in which
179 located; and
180
181 WHEREAS, on July 22, 2019 the Planning Board duly held a public hearing considered the
182 proposed site plan in accordance with the provisions of LUO § 701.4 et seq., including
183 concerns addressing site drainage, lighting, nearby residences, landscaping, parking,
184 buffering, screening, driveways, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts,
185 and upon due consideration thereupon and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning
186 Board, now therefore be it
187
188 RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby grant Preliminary
189 and Final Site Plan approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 31.-6-14 for Quality
190 Sheds, Applicant, Marion M. George, Owner, subject to the following conditions:
191
192 1. No structures may be permanently emplaced or affixed.
193 2. In accordance with LUO § 701.10, this site plan approval is valid for only 36 months
194 from the date hereof.
195 3. The applicant must be issued a Sign Permit in compliance with the Towri s Sign Local
196 Law (#1 of 2014) in order to erect, install, build, place, emplace, site, or substantially
197 rebuild or repair any Sign.
198 4. The following site improvements must be made prior to placement of sheds:
199 a. Access barriers installed to create a 60' wide entrance to the parking lot as noted
200 on revised Sketch, dated July 22, 2019. Barrier to be located outside of NYSDOT
201 right of way as referenced in NYSDOT correspondence dated July 16, 2019.
202 Acceptable barriers may consist of (but are not limited to) railroad ties,
203 boulders or split rail fencing.
204 b. Delineate parking area with ample room to maneuver vehicles in the parking
205 area.
206
207 Dated: July 22, 2019
208
209 Motioned by: Deborah Trumbull
210 Seconded by: Larry Sharpsteen
211
212 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
213 Lin Davidson- Aye
214 Al Fiorille - Aye
215 Larry Sharpsteen - Aye
216 Dean Shea - Aye
217 Deborah Trumbull - Aye
218 Gerald Caward - Aye
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219 Received and filed in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office
220
221 PUBLIC HEARING -Project Title: Village Solars - Minor Subdivision and Review of
222 request for waiver from Planned Development Area (PDA) Local Law 6 of 2017§ 1610 (12)(a)
223 Applicant: Stephen Lucente and Larry Fabbroni P.E., on behalf of Village Solars, LLC
224 Location: 40 Village Place, 113 & 117 Village Circle; Tax Parcel Nos. 39.-1-51.7&39.-1-51.8
225 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Public Hearing;SEQRA Determination of
226 Environmental Significance; Preliminary and Final Plat Approval Project Description: The
227 Applicant proposes subdivision of the two existing parcels within Planned Development
228 Area #1 (Village Solars-Village Solars PDA) into four parcels to comply with Bolton Point
229 requirements and Town Board Resolution 15-40 requiring separate water meters for each
230 building. This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and
231 is subject to environmental review. The Applicant is also requesting a waiver from the PDA §
232 1610 (12)(a) limitation on the number of building permits issued prior to completion of the
233 Community Center (Building F); the matter was referred to the Planning Board by the Town
234 Board on July 17, 2019.
235
236 Public Hearing was published on July 10, 2019 as required by Law. 600' parcel notices were
237 mailed on July 10, 2019.
238
239 Larry Fabbroni, Stephen and Rocco Lucente approached the front table to discuss with the
240 Planning Board.
241
242 Summary of discussion with the Planning Board
243 -Bolton Point requires that each new building service must be on its own tax parcel which
244 requires Village Solars to further subdivide the project
245 -Each building will have a 2" main
246 -The 2" main will handle the sprinklers
247
248 Motion to Open the Public Hearing for Village Solars Subdivision at 8:10 pm
249 Motioned by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Deborah Trumbull (Motion Carried)
250
251 No Public Comment
252
253 Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Village Solars Subdivision at 8:12 pm
254 Motioned by: Lin Davidson Seconded by: Dean Shea (Motion Carried)
255
256 Reviewed Part 1 of the SEAF
257 Reviewed Part 2 of the SEAF
258 Planning Board determination is a Negative Declaration
259
260 RESOLUTION PB 19-26
261
262 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION OF STATE
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263 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION
264 FOR THE PROPOSED MINOR SUBDIVISION -40 VILLAGE PLACE,113 &117
265 VILLAGE CIRCLE,TOWN OF LANSING TAX PARCEL NOS. 39.1-51.7 &39.4-51.8
267 WHEREAS, an Application was made by Stephen Lucente and Lawrence Fabbroni, P.E., on
268 behalf of Village Solars, LLC, for Minor Subdivision approval to create Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11 at
269 40 Village Place, 113 & 117 Village Circle, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known as Tax
270 Parcel Nos. #39.-1-51.7 & 39.4-51.8, consisting of a total of 3.82 acres, in the Planned
271 Development Area (PDA) #1 Zone; and
273 WHEREAS, this action was determined to be an Unlisted Action for which the Town of
274 Lansing Planning Board is the sole involved agency for the purposes of a State Environmental
275 Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") review; and
277 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Local Law 3 of 2016, Subdivision Rules
278 and Regulations of the Town of Lansing for which the completed application was received
27799 June 26, 2019; and
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281 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, did on July 22, 2019,
282 review and accept as adequate: "Final Subdivision Plat -Lands of Village Solars LLC"
283 prepared by Lawrence Peter Fabbroni, P.E., and dated 06-21-19 (rev. 7-22-19); correspondence
284 regarding extension and hammerhead turnaround on Village Place from Town of Lansing
285 Highway Superintendent Charles Purcell dated June 26, 2019; Short Environmental
286 Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the
28877 Planning Board; and other application materials;
299 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
291 That the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing determines the proposed project will result in
292 no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of
293 Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of
294 Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor Subdivision
295 approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number Nos. 39.4-51.7 & 39.4-51.8, for Stephen
296 Lucente, Owner and Lawrence Fabbroni, P.E, Applicant.
299 Dated: July 22, 2019
300 Motion by: Larry Sharpsteen
301 Seconded by: Dean Shea
303 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
304 Lin Davidson- Aye
305 Al Fiorille -Aye
306 Larry Sharpsteen- Aye
307 Dean Shea - Aye
308 Deborah Trumbull - Aye
309 Gerald Caward- Aye
310
311 Received and filed in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office
312
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313 Planning Board Reviewed Minor Subdivision Final Plat
314 RESOLUTION PB 19-27
315
316 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION - PRELIMINARY AND
317 FINAL MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL,40 VILLAGE PLACE,113 &117 VILLAGE
318 CIRCLE,TOWN OF LANSING TAX PARCEL NOS. 39.4-51.7 &39.4-51.8
319
320 WHEREAS, an Application was made by Stephen Lucente and Lawrence Fabbroni, P.E., on
321 behalf of Village Solars, LLC, for Minor Subdivision approval to create Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11 at
322 40 Village Place, 113 & 117 Village Circle, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known as Tax
323 Parcel Nos. #39.-1-51.7 & 39.-1-51.8, consisting of a total of 3.82 acres, in the Planned
324 Development Area (PDA) #1 Zone; and
325
326 WHEREAS, Planned Development Area (PDA) #1 Zone is governed by Local Law 1 of 2013;
327 Local Law 4 of 2015; Local Law 10 of 2016; and Local Law 6 of 2017; and
328
329 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Local Law 3 of 2016, Subdivision Rules
330 and Regulations of the Town of Lansing for which the completed application was received
331 June 26, 2019; and
332
333 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of
334 the Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town due to the
335 topography, the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon
336 and surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the Planning Board has also
337 considered the Towns Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
338
339 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, did on July 22, 2019,
340 review and accept as adequate: "Final Subdivision Plat -Lands of Village Solars LLC"
341 prepared by Lawrence Peter Fabbroni, P.E., and dated 06-21-19 (rev. 7-22-19); correspondence
342 regarding extension and hammerhead turnaround on Village Place from Town of Lansing
343 Highway Superintendent Charles Purcell dated June 26, 2019; Short Environmental
344 Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the
345 Planning Board; and other application materials; and
346
347 WHEREAS, a negative declaration of environmental impacts was duly issued under the State
348 Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) in respect of this action, and it is further noted
349 that this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
350 requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-n through an
351 Inter-Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and
352 the Town of Lansing dated December 17, 2003, as "residential subdivisions of fewer than 5
353 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County Sanitary Code
354 requirements, and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or
355 county road" are excluded from GML referral requirements; and
356
357 WHEREAS, on July 22, 2019, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
358 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
359 New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor Subdivision application, and
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360 all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with the requirements of the
361 Towns subdivision regulations, existing development in the surrounding area, the public
362 facilities and services available, the Planned Development Area (PDA) #1 Local Law and
363 amendments, the Towns Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Ordinance, site
364 characteristics and issues, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts; and
365
366 WHEREAS,upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board,
367 now therefore be it
368
369 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Final Plat Approval of the
370 Application for a four-lot subdivision of certain land on 40 Village Place, 113 & 117 Village
371 Circle, Lansing, New York, when so amended in accordance with the following conditions:
372
373 1. Final Plat Notes shall indicate that until the Village Place roadway extension is
374 improved, offered for dedication, and accepted by the Town, the roadway will
375 be and remain a private road and all maintenance and repair, including snow
376 and ice management and removal, is and remains the sole responsibility of the
377 developer.
378 2. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the
379 Planning Board Chair,thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat
380 by Tompkins County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the
381 Tompkins County Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such filing
382 within the time limit requirements with the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement
383 Office.
384
385 July 22, 2019
386
387 Motion by: Dean Shea
388 Seconded by: Deborah Trumbull
389
390 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
391 Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
392 Lin Davidson-Aye
393 Al Fiorille-Aye
394 Larry Sharpsteen-Aye
395 Dean Shea-Aye
396 Deborah Trumbull - Aye
397 Gerald Caward-Aye
398
399 Received and filed in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office
400
401 Applicant asking for a waiver on the PDA to extend the construction of the Community
402 Center build time.
403
404 Summary of the discussion with the Planning Board about the waiver:
405 - Stephen Lucente's father, Rocco Lucente who owns the other half of the PDA passed
406 away in the fall of 2018. If Village Solars, LLC can afford to acquire the other half of the
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407 PDA from the Estate it gives them the opportunity to move the Community Center and
408 make it larger and more centrally located for all the tenants
409 - Applicant is asking to start building"M", also known"119", before the
410 Community Center is built
411 - The original proposal of the Community Center has a small restaurant or cafe bar, a small
412 exercise room, the rental office and a some office space for some of the tenants with 20
413 apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floors
414 - The larger Community Center the Applicant would like to propose (if they acquire the
415 other half of the PDA) would have a full size restaurant, larger recreation center, possibly
416 a pool and would be centrally located. The larger CC would trigger an amendment to the
417 PDA
418 - Anticipated construction of the Community Center -whether it is the original proposal or
419 the larger centrally located proposal -will be estimated to start next summer
420 - The Planning Board would like to see more of a commitment from the Applicant, like
421 providing some interim solutions for the tenants with some additional amenities until
422 the Community Center is built, like a food truck or ice cream truck or hire a band
423 periodically
424 - Planning Board would add a condition to the waiver, that Buildings 2, 22 and 117 will
425 only receive building permits after the completion of the Community Center.
426 - Planning Board would also allow Village Solars to apply for a building permit for
427 building 119 (previously known as building"M")
428 - The Planning Board extensively considered the third waiver for the Community Center
429 before recommending to the Town Board.
430
431 Motion recommending the Town Board to Extend the Completion Date of Village Solars
432 Community Center to December 31, 2021 with a condition that Buildings 2, 22 and 117 will
433 only receive building permits after the completion of the Community Center. Planning
434 Board also recommends Village Solars be allowed to apply for a building_permit for
435 building 119 (previously known as building `M").
436 Motion by: Lin Davidson Seconded by: Deborah Trumbull (Motion Carried)
437
438 Planning Board Chair asked if there is anything else to be discussed.
439
440 Adjourned Meeting
441 Meeting adjourned at the call of the Planning Board Chair at 9:47 p.m.
442
444 Minutes taken and executed by Sue Munson.
445 Access to public documents are available online at:
449 Planning Board Email tolcodes@lansingtown.com
flo Town Website https://www.lansingtown.com
450 Planning Board agendas, minutes &submittals https://www.lansingtown.com/town-does
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