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Home My WebLink About2012-11-15 Y' APPROVED • Town of Lansing Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7: 00 PM, Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS (*Denotes present) * Gregg Travis, Chairman * David Dittman * Linda Hirvonen * Dan Konowalow * Henry (Hurf) Sheldon * Jeffrey Overstrom, Engineer & Planning Coordinator * Kathryn Miller, Town Board Liaison Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, ZBA Attorney PUBLIC PRESENT • Charles Speta Brianne Rockefeller GENERAL BUSINESS le Chairman Gregg Travis called The Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting to order at 7: 05 PM and reviewed the Agenda with the Public . Chairman Travis acknowledged the Legal Notice was duly published in The Ithaca Journal as required . Daniel Konowalow moved to open the Public Hearing at 7:05 PM. Henry Sheldon seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote : Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) , David Dittman , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Daniel Konowalow , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Linda Hirvonen , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . ( Aye) Henry ( Hurl) Sheldon , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Gregg Travis , Chair • Public Hearing - Area Variance, Applicant: Carol Eastman, Munson Road, Tax Parcel # P/O 20. 4-7.111 APPROVED Agents for Carol Eastman appeared before the Board for a return visit with a new Application and revised Sketch Plan requesting an Area Variance that will allow two (2) driveways over 500' long to be installed . The revised plan shows that the swap/ boundary change to Bartlett has been deleted and a joint use driveway added . This Subdivision recently was approved with conditions at the Planning Board Level . Excerpt from Town of Lansing Planning Board Minutes dated October 24, 2011 C NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: RESOLVED: that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grant Approval of the revised Eastman Subdivision Plat and revised Application. for a minor three lot residential minor subdivision, with two flag lots and common driveway, of certain land .located. at 359 Munson Road, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known as Tax Map Parcel #20.4-7. 111, in the RA District subject to the following conditions: 1 . Any easements for use of Parcel A of the driveway upon Parcel B may be depicted on the Final Subdivision Plat as recom.znended by the ` 7own Engineer and .may ,also be referenced :in the final deeds to the properties at issue; 2. As suggested by the Town Engineer, all driveway extensions and building footprints • should remain clear ofIthe wet area depicted in the revised subdivision plat, such that basic stormwater erosion and sediment control practices for residential construction .may be included. with the Applicant's future building permit application to the Code Enforcement Office; 3. As suggested by the Town Engineer, the driveway culverts should be consistent in capacity to the downstream Town culvert on Munson Road; and 4. Before any building permit(s) may be issued, a supplementary area variance approval. should be obtained from the ZBA in regard to the revised application and revised preliminary/ final plat showing existence of the wet areas, intermittent watercourse and common shared driveway; Said supplementary ZBA decision should reference the mitigation factors respecting drainage, driveway culvert capacity, and driveway extension placement addressed in the Town Engineer's September 26, 2011 correspondence referenced above. 5. Any future division of this property within a three year time period, must come before the Planning Board for approval. Dated: October 24, 2011 2 APPROVED LEGEND PU ffl- C04PUim COP(,ERC04PUim COP(,ER A•- UIMY POLE 0- PIPE FMW X- PIN POUND !- PIN Sfr Arm= W • - PPOPC4 D KV OM90N UNE uo 116GPo ru w xom r�al,c MUNP.M p�a� Na�oar +wo Vill[iY Row2' '�b� _ . _ —� •• — '� axrw� eS f w terlmalhE f8f.30' wwA'1 smxc, m f I 1 \ r' hffii/'.s94 01Sa7NA. 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To fn;ul rl is nl':kherjnnsd! .Jol'f," R+DAD R1b`NT dF H41Y Dy �y ,r,,,�t AYlnilll BCud CluTni1 0,4 CF1UI11rmI]tl i mr_ 0 �� f (, ,' a I hway caUy .s Wft L WNW " i gm 0 Dmuw Ind �IWey&r. nor }bnt saoee ummo R£frgDXE i6o �Y Arp OR 1hs around mods by lm a u Orly ohs mr autrnl .urr�r Mai 1 %unQ no wl t snb aYher and i,)ImmS or aw" 0. k }FF1 do Mrs& ! m sOr6a prep" 8 nAW..-` DAJrQr 3/31/2000 BY akRy A4R11CF A9ti75oH slaeor �. �a TITLE : SURVEY MAP RE,SFD 1Fl 85 Imm 1�3oss SHOW)NG LANDS OF ��{� sk. .>i1 607-347-sieoo '( AML LOCATED ON MUNSON Ra O r �,�q ft7WN OF lANSING, TOA(PKUts COUNTY, NEW Y?7RK APPROVED Public Comments/Concerns There were none Further Member Discussion The Members reviewed the revised Sketch as presented . Dan Konowalow had concerns as to how the erosion control plans submitted will work. Ms . Hirvonen stated that it was the Planning Board' s purview with respect to the erosion control . Furthermore, Ms . Hirvonen advised the Board that the driveways really do not make any difference to the Zoning Board . The Map clearly shows two driveways if need be . Henry (Hurf) Sheldon stated the Board previously had concerns with the neighbors' drainage. Gregg Travis states the same condition will apply to this Application. Legal Counsel has already prepared a Planning Board Resolution Owith conditions that apply to the Subdivision . Henry (Hurf) Sheldon moved to close the Public Hearing at 7: 17 PM. Linda Hirvonen seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) David Dittman , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Daniel Konowalow , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Linda Hirvonen , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Henry ( Hurf) Sheldon , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Gregg Travis , Chair Linda Hirvonen moved to accept the design of lands for Carol Eastman's Subdivision with the condition that surface water drainage must be addressed to not create problems for adjacent properties when construction occurs, as shown on Survey Map dated 8/ 23/ 11 by Licensed Land Surveyor Ian M. Sheive. David Dittman seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote : Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) David Dittman , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Daniel Konowalow , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye ) Linda Hirvonen , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Henry ( Hurf) Sheldon , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Gregg Travis , Chair 4 y APPROVED The Zoning Board reviewed the following criteria : FINDINGS : 1 . State whether an undesirable change in the neighborhood character will be created, and reason why: No . 2 . State whether there is an alternative method to achieve what the applicant desires, and reason why: No . 3 . State whether the variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district, and reason why: No, unless drainage is addressed. 4. State whether the alleged difficulty (variance needed) was self-created, and reason why: Yes. 5 . State whether the request is substantial : No . CONDITIONS : List conditions prescribed by the Zoning Board of Appeals in granting this variance : Surface water drainage must be addressed to not create problems for adjacent properties when construction occurs . Daniel Konowalow moved to grant an Area Variance for the driveway lengths with the condition, surface water drainage must be addressed to not create problems for adjacent properties when construction occurs . Linda Hirvonen seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) David Dittman , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Daniel Konowalow , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Linda Hirvonen , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Henry ( Hurf) Sheldon , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Gregg Travis , Chair • Approval/Denial of September 20, 2011 Minutes 5 v r APPROVED David Dittman made a motion to approve the Minutes of September 20, 2011 as presented. Daniel Konowalow seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote : Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) David Dittman , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Daniel Konowalow , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Linda Hirvonen , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Henry ( Hurf) Sheldon , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Gregg Travis , Chair Alternate Position Henry, (Hurf) Sheldon states the person he had in mind to fill the Alternate position is no longer able. The Board agreed that Rachel Jacobsen will place a paid ad announcement in the Lansing Star and also have one placed on the front page of the Town's website. Henry (Hurf) Sheldon moved to adjourn the Meeting at 7:40 PM. Daniel Konowalow seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Zoning Board . 0 . (Aye) David Dittman , Member Vote of Zoning Board . . . (Aye) Daniel Konowalow, Member Vote of Zoning Board . a . (Aye) Linda Hirvonen , Member Vote of Zoning Board . 0 . (Aye) Henry ( Hurf) Sheldon , Member Vote of Zoning Board . 0 . (Aye) Gregg Travis , Chair 6 Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting November 15 , 2011 Visitors Please Sign In Below : (Please Print) Name Address L C • • littp : //www . lansingtown . com/ '1 34 34 TOWN of LANSING \ "Home of Industry, Agriculture and Scenic Beauty " Q -9, ZONING, PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Box 186 Lansing, NY 14882 Phone: 533-7054 1 E-mail : tolcodes@twcny.rr.com Web : www.lansingtown.com The Town of Lansing is currently accepting Applications for a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals ( Alternate position ) . The Zoning Board is a quasi -judicial board that is charged with the responsibility for ensuring that the Zoning Ordinances are ® complied with or that Variances and /or special approvals are authorized . Further information , along with the Application is available from the Town of Lansing Planning/Zoning Office , 29 Auburn Road , Lansing , NY 14882 or by contacting Rachel Jacobsen at 607 - 533 - 7054 . Applicants must be a Town of Lansing Resident . r 11 \� 3410 34 TLLOWN of° AN IN 9 "Home of Industry, Agriculture and Scenic Beauty " . � ZONING, PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT Box 186 Lansing, NY 14882 t Phone: 533-7054 E-mail : tolcodes@twcny.rr.com Web : www.lansingtown.com Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting November 15, 2011 @ 7: 00 PM Lansing Town Hall - Large Court Room Agenda Time: A99pop Topics 7* 00 PM Public Hearing - Area Variance, Applicant : Carol Eastman, Munson Road , Tax Parcel #P/ O 20 . -1 -7. 111 Approval / Denial of September 20, 2011 Minutes Any Other Business Deemed Necessary