HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-20 APPROVED PLANNING BOARD MINUTES APPROVED
1 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
2 MEETING AUGUST 24, 2020
3 Via Zoom Meeting — Live on YouTube
4
5 Board members Present:
6 Jerry Caward, Chair,
7 Sandra Dennis Conlon,
8 Norman (Lin) Davidson,
9 Al Fiorille, Vice-Chair,
10 Dean Shea,
11 Deborah Trumbull
12 Thomas Butler, Alternate,
13 Dale Baker, Second Alternate
14
15 Also Present:
16 C.J. Randall, Planning Director Doug Dake, Town Board Sue Munson, Code Clerk
17 Joe Wetmore, Town Board Dondi Harner, Town Engineer
18
19 Public Present via Zoom— Live on YouTube:
20 Tim Buhl Scott Gibson Matthew Hartz Serenna McCloud, Esq Daniel Topoleski
21 Mark Theisinger Dean Melber Colm Curran Sean Wilczynski Melissa Marta
22
23 Chair Jerry Caward opened the meeting at 6:33 pm.
24
25 Chair Jerry Caward enacted Thomas Butler, Alternate to voting status due to Larry Sharpsteen's
26 excused absence.
27
28 Motion to Approve the Planning Board minutes for July 27, 2020
29 Motioned by: Deborah Trumbull Seconded by: Sandy Conlon (Motion Carried)
30
31 Motion to Approve the Planning Board minutes for July 13, 2020
32 Motioned by: Sandy Conlon Seconded by: Deborah Trumbull (Motion Carried)
33
34 Privilege of the Floor
35 No Public Comments for items not on the agenda
36
37 Nick Helmgoldt from Tompkins County will outline short-term rental monitoring and analytics
38 project
39 - Tompkins County charges a hotel charge for B&B and other short-term rentals since the
40 80's.
41 - Within the last 5 years, they started working with AirBnB and VBRO and other online
42 services to voluntary collection agreement on behalf of its hosts.
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43 - The County has a draft RFP for performance/location/rates/nights booked to compare
44 listing on a daily basis that will give a computer and human element to assess the data.
45 - The main focus of the County is Tax compliance which will hopefully pay for the services.
46 - Will assist Code compliance.
47 - Some information will be gathered through the assessment office if needed.
48 - The overview will assist with complaints from neighbors and Sheriff's office on rental
49 locations.
50 - Information will be in excel so it is easily accessible for sorting out the information each
51 Town would need to search.
52 - This would be a 1-year agreement to start.
53 - Works better than AirDNA.
54
55 Town Board liaison report (verbal)
56 Doug Dake postponed update from the Town Board meeting due to the extensive agenda
57 tonight. He will update at the next meeting.
58
59 Project: Britton Woods Major Subdivision
60 Applicant: Timothy Buhl, P.E. on behalf of Scotty & Wayne Britton, Owners
61 Location: East Side of Triphammer Rd/ North of Asbury Rd; Tax Parcel No. 37.1-4-2.12
62 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Preliminary Major Subdivision approval
63 Project Description: The Applicant is proposing a Major Subdivision for ten (10) residential
64 building lots on 9.70 acres of land located in the Residential Low Density (R1) Zoning District. A
65 Public Hearing was held on July 27, 2020. The Planning Board as Lead Agency made a Negative
66 Declaration of Environmental Significance on July 27, 2020. The proposed subdivision plat may
67 include drainage easements to be dedicated to the Town. This is an Unlisted Action under the
68 State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Project
69 submittals located at: https://Ifweb.tompkins-
70 co.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=45901&dbid=7&repo=Lansing
71
72 Tim Buhl and Scott Gibson are present on behalf of the Owners.
73 Dondi Harner present to speak on behalf of the Town.
74
75 Summary of Discussion
76 - The stormwater issues are now in agreement between the applicant and the Town
77 Engineer.
78 - Drainage between the two ponds are resolved.
79 - The Final Plat condition will be satisfaction of the Final SWPPP.
80
81 Review of Resolution PB 20-09
82 - Page 1, third whereas, "9.70 acre" to replace the "3.42 acre".
83 RESOLUTION PB 20-09
84
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85 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
86 APPROVING BRITTON WOODS MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT,TRIPHAMMER
87 ROAD,TAX PARCEL NO. 37.1-4-2.12— LANSING, NEW YORK
88
89 WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Major (Conservation) Subdivision review by
90 Timothy Buhl, P.E., Applicant, on behalf of Scotty & Wayne Britton, Owners, for the proposed
91 subdivision for ten (10) residential building lots on 9.70 acres of land located on Triphammer
92 Road, Lansing, New York, also known as Tax Parcel Number 37.1-4-2.12 in the Residential Low
93 Density (R1) Zoning District; and
94
95 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Section 7 and Section 8 of the Town of
96 Lansing Subdivision Rules and Regulations, for which the completed application was received
97 December 2, 2019; and
98
99 WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to subdivide the existing 9.70-acre property into ten parcels:
100 Parcel 1, measuring 20,027 s.f.; Parcel 2, measuring 28,880 s.f.; Parcel 3, measuring 36,343 s.f.;
101 Parcel 4, measuring 35,398 s.f.; Parcel 5, measuring 33,078 s.f.; Parcel 6, measuring 33,472 s.f.;
102 Parcel 7, measuring 40.268 s.f.; Parcel 8, measuring 29,989 s.f.; Parcel 9, measuring 35,400 s.f.;
103 Parcel 10, measuring 25,015 s.f.; and two dedicated stormwater parcels; and
104
105 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
106 Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town due to the
107 topography,the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon and
108 surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the Planning Board has also considered
109 the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
110
111 WHEREAS, this is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is
112 subject to environmental review; and
113
114 WHEREAS,this Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, did on June 22, 2020,
115 July 27, 2020, and August 24, 2020 review and accept as adequate: a Short Environmental
116 Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the
117 Planning Administrator; a subdivision plat entitled "Preliminary Plat— Britton Woods
118 Subdivision — Lands of Wayne Britton and Scotty Britton —Town of Lansing, County of
119 Tompkins, State of New York," prepared by Owasco Land Surveying and dated 5/5/2020;
120 Preliminary Site Plan set ST-1 numbered through ST-11, rev. August 2020; and other
121 application materials; and
122
123 WHEREAS, the Planning Board recognizes that information received and reviewed for this
124 Major Subdivision indicates the resultant parcels have modified applicable area requirements
125 otherwise required in the Residential Low Density (R1) Zoning District to allow Conservation
126 Subdivision design; and
127
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128 WHEREAS, this action was referred to Tompkins County Highway Department and comments
129 were received from John T. Webert, P.E., on July 8, 2020; and
130
131 WHEREAS, this action was referred to Tompkins County Department of Planning and
132 Sustainability under the referral requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-I, 239-
133 m, and 239-n and a July 20, 2020 review from Commissioner Katherine Borgella, AICP,
134 determined that the proposal has no negative inter-community, or county-wide impacts; and
135
136 WHEREAS, Town Engineers T.G. Miller, P.C. have reviewed the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
137 Plan ("SWPPP")and offered comments in letters dated January 27, 2020 and June 29, 2020,which
138 resulted in a revised SWPPP, prepared by Timothy C. Buhl, P.E., duly submitted on July 16, 2020
139 (dated September 2019, REV August 2020); and
140
141 WHEREAS, on July 27, 2020, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the aforementioned
142 subdivision application and duly held a Public Hearing on the Major (Conservation) Subdivision
143 application, and all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with the
144 requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the surrounding
145 area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's Comprehensive Plan and the Land
146 Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any potential on- and off-site environmental
147 impacts; and
148
149 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation bythe Town of Lansing Planning Board,now
150 therefore be it
151
152 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Preliminary Plat approval for Britton
153 Woods Major(Conservation) Subdivision, subject to the following conditions being addressed or
154 satisfied at or before the time the Final Plat is submitted for review:
155
156 1. No Building Permits may be applied for or issued for the subject parcels until stormwater
157 and waterline easements are properly executed and properly filed of record in the County
158 Clerk's office and no Certificates of Occupancy may be applied for or issued for the subject
159 parcels until trail easements are properly executed and properly filed of record in the
160 County Clerk's office;
161
162 2. The Applicant will be required to obtain any required Southern Cayuga Lake
163 Intermunicipal Water Commission ("Bolton Point") water permits, as well as Tompkins
164 County Health Department On-site Wastewater System permit, both as pre-conditions to
165 obtaining any building permit.
166
167 3. A Full SWPPP shall be submitted for the entire subdivision (all phases and improvements),
168 and the same shall be approved by the Town Engineer and reviewed and accepted by the
169 Town's Stormwater Management Officer prior to any Final Plat being eligible for review
170 or approval. Such Full SWPPP shall also describe a specific system for ensuring the future
171 reporting upon, inspection of, maintenance of, replacement of, and improvement of all
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172 common or individual lot-based stormwater practices, including the ponds and forebays
173 and all conveyances thereto, and including if appropriate, the terms of, dedications to,
174 and engineer's Map, Plan, and Report for a drainage district to manage such facilities for
175 the benefit of all lots and landowners in the subdivision. Formation of the drainage district
176 must be completed prior to any significant construction or ground disturbance and the
177 Final Plat must clearly delineate by metes and bounds the stormwater and easement
178 areas where either title or appropriate easements will be conveyed to the Town or
179 drainage district.
180
181 4. A Basic SWPPP shall be submitted to and approved by the Stormwater Management
182 Officer for the development of each lot in the subdivision, including all acts that disturb
183 soils upon any lot, and such Basic SWPPP shall be required and approved prior to the
184 issuance of any building permits for each such lot. This condition shall be listed upon the
185 Final Plat;
186
187 5. Final Plat approval is further conditioned upon the Final Plat depicting and showing the
188 areas and grants of permanent stormwater drainage easements, and the Final Plat plan
189 shall provide adequate access to all stormwater facilities in a form as approved by the
190 Town;
191
192 6. Final Plat approval is further conditioned upon the presentation of plans and
193 specifications for roadway and driveway reclamation, such plan to show that immediately
194 upon completion and dedication of any public roadways all other driveways and roadways
195 shall be removed, the land restored, and the soil duly seeded with native vegetation and
196 grasses as will prevent erosion. The Final Plat shall further state and require that no
197 building permits shall issue until such restoration and seeding shall have been
198 substantially and properly completed;
199
200 7. Final Plat approval is further conditioned upon the approval by the Town of any proposed
201 covenants and conditions, mainly to ensure compliance with subdivision approvals;
202
203 8. Final Plat approval is further conditioned upon proper plat notation demarking no-build
204 and open spaces, as well as buffers around any sensitive or to-be-protected areas;
205
206 9. Final Plat approval is further conditioned upon clarifying roadway specifications and
207 whether the roadway will be dedicated as a ROW or in fee title;
208
209 10. Obtaining the necessary curb-cut/work permits from the County or Town Highway
210 Department(s) for any future road intersections connecting with Triphammer Road
211 (County Road 122), as well as for any culverts that are to be installed in conjunction with
212 such driveways.
213
214 August 24, 2020
215
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APPROVED
216 Motion by: Dean Shea
217 Seconded by: Al Fiorille
218
219 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
220 Sandra Dennis Conlon -Aye
221 Lin Davidson -Aye
222 Al Fiorille—Aye
223 Dean Shea—Aye
224 Deborah Trumbull -Aye
225 Thomas Butler,Alternate -Aye
226 Jerry Caward, Chair -Aye
227
228 Received and filed in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office
229
230 Project: Hartz— Maple Avenue Minor Subdivision
231 Applicant: Matthew Hartz, Owner
232 Location: 21 Maple Ave; Tax Parcel No. 26.-10-16
233 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: SEQRA Determination of Environmental Significance;
234 Preliminary and Final Minor Subdivision Approval
235 Project Description: Applicant is requesting to subdivide the existing 3.37-acre parcel into three
236 parcels: Parcel A, measuring 1.262 acres with existing two-unit residence; Parcel B, 1.089 acres;
237 and Parcel C, measuring 1.015 acres. A Public Hearing was held on July 27, 2020. The property is
238 located in the Residential Moderate Density (R2) Zoning District. This is an Unlisted Action
239 under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review.
240 Project submittals located at: https://Ifweb.tompkins-
241 co.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=44864&dbid=7&repo=Lansing
242
243 Read to the Board
244 From Daniel Isbell: 8/24/20
245 Please read the following statement out loud at this evening's Planning Board meeting.
246
247 1 am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposal to subdivide the lot at 21 Maple
248 Ave, Lansing lot into 3 parcels. I believe, along with other neighbors of that property, that this
249 will have a negative and permanent impact on the wooded area itself, the surrounding
250 environment, and the historic culture of Ludlowville. I am the closest property owner, next
251 door, at 11 Maple Ave.
252
253 1 viewed last month's meeting and know that the consensus of the Planning Board was that a
254 decision to agree to redrawing the property lines would, in and of itself, not have a negative
255 impact. This is not the case. By agreeing to redraw these property lines, the Planning Board is
256 setting into action the necessary steps for development of the properties (into not just one, but
257 two additional lots for a total of THREE parcels where there is now just one). Negative
258 environmental, aesthetic, and cultural consequences that will inevitably follow.
259
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260 1 want to emphasize just a few of the points raised by myself and others, only one of which
261 should be justifiable cause to deny the request tonight to divide this wooded area into separate
262 lots.
263 The majority of trees would need to be removed to accommodate construction on
264 these very small lots. This would have a drastic, negative impact on the ecology of the
265 area and the fragile relationship that plants and animals have with this ecosystem, and
266 on the overall health of Salmon Creek. This must be professionally and objectively
267 studied prior to any decision.
268 Storm runoff currently is appropriately, and wisely, routed to this area. It is not
269 known how or if this storm runoff would be adjusted to accommodate future building
270 sites. It cannot be diverted to other properties; it cannot be diverted into Salmon Creek.
271 This runoff issue too, must be studied prior to any change to the property lines. It has
272 not.
273 The following statements are quoted from the UNA-28 (unique natural area)
274 assessment of this area:
275 o "The site is considered historically valuable by local residents."
276 o "Wetlands identified by the National Wetlands Inventory are found on this
277 site"
278 o "A NYS protected stream runs through [Ludlowville]"
279 o "The area is its primary value is as a scenic resource"
280 o "At least one plant species designated in New York State as endangered,
281 threatened or rare or exploitably vulnerable is found on this site."
282 o "Afield check is always recommended prior to modifying the landscape."
283 The historic and cultural value that Ludlowville currently has would be dramatically
284 altered with the removal of this wooded area and the construction of new homes. 1
285 know of not a single person in the surrounding area who is in favor of this proposal. All
286 members of the community pay taxes. As a result, the collective voices of community
287 members should play a pivotal role in this important decision.
288
289 1 urge the Planning Board to deny this request to subdivide the lot at 21 Maple Ave. Lansing.
290
291 Dan Isbell
292 Ann Marie Stanley
293 11 Maple Ave
294
295 No additional comments from neighbors since the public hearing last month. The public hearing
296 comments are included in the minutes from July 27, 2020.
297
298 Discussion
299 - If the current owner wanted to build a garage or shed without subdividing, he would not
300 have to go to the Planning Board for review. It would be handled by the Code Officer
301 and the Zoning Law.
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302 - If the current owner wanted to build two more homes he could as there is enough acres
303 to allow that without going to the Planning Board.
304 - If the current owner wanted to cut the trees down, he may have to apply some basic
305 erosion and sediment controls. Greater than one to two acres clearing of trees could
306 trigger a stormwater SWPPP.
307 - There are no DEC wetlands in this area.
308 - It is in the Army Corp wetlands which has no buffers built into their permits. You can
309 disturb an Army Corp wetland as long as you don't add any fill.
310 - Reducing the no build 100-foot buffer of the wetlands down to 50 foot no build area.
311 - Board is interested in slowing down the stormwater before it makes it to Salmon Creek.
312 - Part of the drainage issue is coming from other parcels.
313 - The Board would like to have the Army Corp delineate the wetland areas on the
314 property and add to the map.
315 - The Board is interested in a trail/path open to the public along Salmon Creek. Currently
316 there is no DEC fisherman's access to this property or from.
317 - The two proposed lots don't have to be built on. Someone can purchase and maintain as
318 is.
319 - The zoning in this area should be revised as most the houses are less than the required
320 60' setback. It would be nice to have the new homes fit into the existing neighborhood,
321 instead of being set back further than the rest. An overlay district would be nice down
322 the road. If someone were to build before the overlay was in place, they would have to
323 apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
324 - Applicant is not opposed with having a fisherman's access. And he feels comfortable
325 with reducing the buffer restrictions.
326 Review of FEAF Part 1
327 - Page 9, E.I. "Aquatic" and "Forest" should also be checked.
328 - The Board would like the Army Corp to delineate the wetlands.
329 o They would flag the designated area then a surveyor would include it on the
330 property survey map.
331 o Could consider a buffer along the edge of Salmon Creek, may encompass
332 anything along the lower property (like a 50' or 150' from the edge of Salmon
333 Creek). That would be delineated as a no build zone.
334 - The Board would also like more information on the flood zone area.
335 o FEMA has a working map for the public to view. This could be a planning tool to
336 start with.
337 - Most of the time the wetland area is dry and only damp seasonally.
338 - The Environmental Assessment will be kept open until the Board hears back from the
339 Army Corps of Engineers.
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340
341 Project: Hudson— Burdick Hill Minor Subdivision
342 Applicant: Serenna L. McCloud, Esq. Applicant, on behalf of Mary Hudson, Owner
343 Location: 126 and 134 Burdick Hill Rd, respectively; Village of Lansing Tax Parcel No. 503201-
344 42.1-1-53.5 and Town of Lansing Tax Parcel No. 503289-42.-1-53.6
345 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Public Hearing; Determination of Environmental
346 Significance; Preliminary and Final Minor Subdivision Approval
347 Project Description: Applicant is requesting to subdivide the existing 5.50-acre parcel into two
348 parcels: Parcel A, measuring 2.00 acres with existing garage; Parcel B, 3.53 acres with existing
349 house. The Minor Subdivision Final Plat was approved by Village of Lansing Planning Board
350 Resolution #2020-4403 on August 10, 2020. The Town of Lansing portion of the property is
351 located in the Residential Moderate Density (R2) Zoning District. This is an Unlisted Action
352 under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review.
353 Project submittals located at: https://Ifweb.tompkins-
354 co.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=46526&dbid=7&repo=Lansing
355
356
357 Motion to Open the Public Hearing for Hudson —Burdick Hill Minor Subdivision at 8:00pm.
358 Motioned by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Lin Davidson (Motion Carried)
359
360 The Floor is Open for Public Comments
361 No Public Comments
362
363 Discussion
364 - Splitting one parcel into two.
365 - Part of the property is in the Village.
366 - The Village has already approved it.
367 - Has Municipal Water& Septic
368 Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Hudson —Burdick Hill Minor Subdivision at 8:03pm.
369 Motioned by: Lin Davidson Seconded by: Thomas Butler (Motion Carried)
370
371 Review of SEAF Part 1
372 - Page 2, number 9 "Not Applicable"
373 - Page 2, number 12 It is a question that automatically marks yes as it pulls from the
374 SHIPO boundary that grabs a lot of the town. The board could ask the applicant to
375 explore that further. Not necessary as there will not be anything built. The buildings are
376 existing.
377 - Page 2, number 13b "No"
378 Review of SEAF Part 2
379 - The Office staff prefilled out the form for the Planning Board to review.
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380 RESOLUTION PB 20-10
381
382 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION —STATE
383 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEAR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PRELIMINARY AND
384 FINAL MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL,
385 HUDSON — BURDICK HILL ROAD MINOR SUBDIVISION, 126 AND 134 BURDICK HILL ROAD,TAX
386 PARCEL NO. 42.-1-53.6, TOWN OF LANSING, NEW YORK
387
388 WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Subdivision review by Serenna L. McCloud, Esq.,
389 Applicant, on behalf of Mary Hudson, Owner, for the proposed subdivision of the existing 5.50-
390 acre parcel into two parcels: Parcel A, measuring 2.00 acres with existing garage; and Parcel B,
391 3.53 acres with existing House No. 134, in Lansing, New York, also known as 126 and Town of
392 Lansing Tax Parcel No. 503289-42.-1-53.6 in the Residential Moderate Density (R2) Zoning
393 District; and
394
395 WHEREAS, this action was determined to be an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing
396 Planning Board is the sole involved agency for the purposes of a State Environmental Quality
397 Review Act ("SEQRA") review as the Village of Lansing Planning Board determined this action to
398 be Type II on August 10, 2020; and
399
400 WHEREAS, this Minor Subdivision was approved by Village of Lansing Board Resolution 2020-
401 4403, adopted August 10, 2020, which conditioned approval upon approval of subdivision by
402 the Town of Lansing; and
403
404 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Local Law 3 of 2016, Subdivision Rules and
405 Regulations of the Town of Lansing for which the completed application was received July 31,
406 2020; and
407
408 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
409 Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town due to the
410 topography,the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon and
411 surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the Planning Board has also considered
412 the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
413
414 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, did on August 24, 2020
415 review and accept as adequate: "Subdivision Map Showing Lands of Mary Hudson Located on
416 Burdick Hill Road," prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C. and dated 7/2/2020; a Short Environmental
417 Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the
418 Planning Staff; and other application materials;
419
420 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
421 requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-n through an Inter-
422 Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town
423 of Lansing dated December 17, 2003, as "residential subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of
424 which comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements,
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425 and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or county road" are
426 excluded from GML referral requirements; and
427
428 WHEREAS, on August 24, 2020, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
429 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
430 New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision application, and all
431 evidence and comments were considered, along and together with the requirements of the
432 Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the surrounding area, the public
433 facilities and services available, the Town's Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Ordinance,
434 site characteristics and issues, and any potential on- and off-site environmental impacts; and
435
436 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board, now
437 therefore be it
438
439 RESOLVED,that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing determines the proposed project will
440 result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes
441 of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of
442 Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor Subdivision
443 approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 42.-1-53.6 by Serenna L. McCloud, Esq.
444 Applicant, on behalf of Mary Hudson, Owner; and be it further
445
446 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Preliminary and Final Plat Approval
447 of the Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land at 126 and 134 Burdick Hill Rd, Lansing,
448 New York, subject to the following conditions:
449
450 1. The tax line issue is described as a municipal boundary and not a lot line for zoning,
451 subdivision, land use, or building permitting/CO purposes and that for all development
452 and use purposes, new Parcels A and B, respectively, are designated legally and
453 developmentally as one single building lot; and
454 2. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning Board
455 Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by Tompkins County
456 Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
457 followed by provision of proof of such filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days
458 with the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement Office.
459
460 Dated: August 24, 2020
461
462 Motion by: Lin Davidson
463 Seconded by: Thomas Butler
464
465 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Sandra Dennis Conlon -Aye
466 Lin Davidson -Aye
467 Al Fiorille—Aye
468 Dean Shea—Aye
469 Deborah Trumbull -Aye
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470 Thomas Butler,Alternate -Aye
471 Jerry Caward, Chair -Aye
472
473
474
475 Project: Topoleski —Collins Road Minor Subdivision
476 Applicant: Daniel Topoleski, Owner
477 Location: 97 Collins Rd, Tax Parcel No. 38.-1-7.92
478 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Public Hearing; Determination of Environmental
479 Significance; Preliminary and Final Minor Subdivision Approval
480 Project Description: Applicant is requesting to subdivide the existing 8.30-acre parcel into two
481 parcels: Parcel A, measuring 2.93 acres with existing single-family residence; and Parcel B, 5.37
482 acres and undeveloped. The property is located in the Residential, Mixed Use (R3) Zoning
483 District.This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is
484 subject to environmental review. Project submittals located at: https://Ifweb.tompkins-
485 co.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=46527&dbid=7&repo=Lansing
486
487 Motion to Open the Public Hearing for Topoleski—Collins Rd Minor Subdivision at 8:17pm.
488 Motioned by: Lin Davidson Seconded by: Dean Shea (Motion Carried)
489
490 The Floor is Open for Public Comments
491 No Public Comments
492
493 Discussion
494 - This is the Flag lot
495 - The Town requires that a 500-foot driveway have a 120-foot hammerhead/turnaround for
496 emergency vehicles. It is a condition that it has to meet uniform code.
497 - 77 feet width is more than adequate for the flag lot driveway.
498 Motion to Close the Public Hearing for Topoleski—Collins Rd Minor Subdivision at 8:35pm.
499 Motioned by: Deborah Trumbull Seconded by: Sandy Conlon (Motion Carried)
500
501 Review of the SEAF Part 1
502 - Page 2, number 5.a. should be "Yes".
503 - Page 2, number 9. Should be "N/A" as there is no building going on.
504 Review of the SEAF Part 2 & 3
505 - The Planning Board had no changes to make.
506 RESOLUTION PB 20-11
507
508 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION —STATE
509 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEAR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PRELIMINARY AND
510 FINAL MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL,
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511 TOPOLESKI —COLLINS ROAD MINOR SUBDIVISION, 97 COLLINS ROAD,TAX PARCEL NO. 38.-1-
512 7.92,TOWN OF LANSING, NEW YORK
513
514 WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Subdivision review by Daniel Topoleski, Owner, for
515 the proposed subdivision of the existing 8.30-acre parcel into two parcels: Parcel A, measuring
516 2.93 acres with existing single-family residence House No. 97; and Parcel B, 5.37 acres and
517 undeveloped in Lansing, New York, also known as Town of Lansing Tax Parcel No. 38.4-7.92 in
518 the Residential, Mixed Use (R3) Zoning District; and
519
520 WHEREAS, this action was determined to be an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing
521 Planning Board is the sole involved agency for the purposes of a State Environmental Quality
522 Review Act ("SEQRA") review; and
523
524 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Local Law 3 of 2016, Subdivision Rules and
525 Regulations of the Town of Lansing for which the completed application was received July 31,
526 2020; and
527
528 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
529 Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town due to the
530 topography,the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon and
531 surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the Planning Board has also considered
532 the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
533
534 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, did on August 24, 2020
535 review and accept as adequate: "Subdivision Map Showing Lands of Daniel Topoleski Located at
536 No. 97 Collins Road," prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C. and dated 7/8/2020; a Short Environmental
537 Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the
538 Planning Staff; and other application materials;
539
540 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
541 requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-I, 239-m, and 239-n through an Inter-
542 Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town
543 of Lansing dated December 17, 2003, as "residential subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of
544 which comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements,
545 and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or county road" are
546 excluded from GML referral requirements; and
547
548 WHEREAS, on August 24, 2020, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
549 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
550 New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision application, and all
551 evidence and comments were considered, along and together with the requirements of the
552 Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the surrounding area, the public
553 facilities and services available, the Town's Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Ordinance,
554 site characteristics and issues, and any potential on- and off-site environmental impacts; and
555
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556 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board, now
557 therefore be it
558
559 RESOLVED,that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing determines the proposed project will
560 result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes
561 of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of
562 Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor Subdivision
563 approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 38.-1-7.92 by Daniel Topoleski, Applicant and
564 Owner; and be it further
565
566 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Preliminary and Final Plat Approval
567 of the Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land at 97 Collins Rd, Lansing, New York,
568 subject to the following conditions:
569
570 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning Board
571 Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by Tompkins County
572 Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
573 followed by provision of proof of such filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days
574 with the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement Office.
575
576 Dated: August 24, 2020
577
578 Motion by: Lin Davidson
579 Seconded by: Dean Shea
580
581 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Sandra Dennis Conlon -Aye
582 Lin Davidson -Aye
583 Al Fiorille—Aye
584 Dean Shea—Aye
585 Deborah Trumbull -Aye
586 Thomas Butler, Alternate -Aye
587 Jerry Caward, Chair -Aye
588
589
590
591 Project: Cargill Cayuga Mine Lower Pad Salt Shed
592 Applicant: Jacobs Engineering on behalf of Cargill Inc.
593 Location: Cargill Salt Mine, 191 Portland Point Rd; Tax Parcel No. 36.-1-1
594 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Sketch Plan
595 Project Description: Applicant is requesting to emplace a 600' x 200' prefabricated steel frame
596 salt shed structure atop the existing lower bulk salt storage pad. The property is located in the
597 Industrial (IR) Zoning District. This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality
598 Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Project submittals located at:
599 https://Ifweb.tompkins-co.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=46528&dbid=7&repo=Lansing
600
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601 Team from Cargill is Sean Wilczynski, Colm Curran, Darren Melber, Mark Theisinger, Melissa &
602 Marta.
603
604 Discussion Items:
605 - Possible height variance needed. The Town height limit is 35', they need 75' high.
606 - Erect a covered storage building over the lower salt storage pad.
607 - Will help reduce the environmental impact with the handling and storing at the facility.
608 - Discharge from the salt on the conveyor belt would be encompassed with in the
609 building. Would also reduce the stormwater aspects of the salt on the lower pad when it
610 isn't covered.
611 - Building would consist of metal truss systems and a fabric type of roof system (approx..
612 25-year life). Color would be an earth tone.
613 - The catch basin would still be maintained on the lower pad.
614 - Cargill has a SPDES permit with the NYS DEC.
615 - C.J. will reach out to the NYS DEC to check on the declaration lead agency and all
616 involved agencies.
617 - Cargill will proceed to apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the height variance.
618
619 Project: Cayuga Lake National Bank branch
620 Applicant: Christopher Maby, Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors, Applicants, on behalf of
621 Kelly Wade, President & CEO of Cayuga Lake National Bank, Owner
622 Location: East side of N Triphammer Rd at Franklyn Drive; Tax Parcel No. 37.1-3-18
623 Anticipated Board action(s) this month: Sketch Plan
624 Project Description: The Applicant is proposing a Site Plan approval of a 3,000 sq. ft. bank with
625 parking and other site improvements and subdivision of the existing 3.46-acre parcel. The
626 property is located in the General Commercial (B2) Zoning District. This is an Unlisted Action
627 under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review.
628 Project submittals are located at: https://Ifweb.tompkins-
629 co.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=45896&dbid=7&repo=Lansing
630
631 Team from Cayuga Lake National Bank branch is George Breuhaus, Chris Maby
632
633 Discussion
634 - There is a two-story center section and will look like a lodge.
635 - Several lending offices and two drive up stations.
636 - Stormwater will be added to the site plan.
637 - Wooded area on the East will stay as a buffer to the neighbor.
638 - Will use similar lights as the adjacent property, maybe a different color.
639 - Looking to put a generator in as part of the 2"d story in the back will be used as an emergency
640 data center.
641 - Planning on having an electric fireplace lounge area.
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642 - Will try to buffer on the south without causing a problem with the NYSEG easement for the
643 lines.
644 - If soil is favorable,they are looking at a conventional system for the dowsing station.
645 - Applicant would like to have the generator&the trash in one area making it easy for servicing.
646 - Driveway on Franklyn will angle back to N.Triphammer.
647 - Neighbor's will be notified at the next meeting with a Public Hearing Notice sent out.
648 Planning Report
649 - The report was sent out to Planning Board members.
650 - The Build ready sites on Fenner Road and Ford Hill.The Town will need to reach out to the
651 property owners. Board is good with C.J. Randall reaching out to the owners.
652 - Wednesday, September 9t"the former power plant will be giving a presentation on zoom to
653 who ever at the Town about the solar project.
654
655 Adjourned Meeting
656 Meeting adjourned at the call of the Planning Board Chair at 9:30pm.
657
658 Minutes taken and executed by Sue Munson. Transcript available online with the Planning
659 Board minutes.
660
661 Access to public documents are available online at:
662 Planning Board Email tolcodes@lansingtown.com
663
664 Town Website https://www.lansingtown.com
665
666 Planning Board agendas, minutes & submittals https://www.lansingtown.com/town-docs
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