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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-26 To Seneca Falls To Auburn (7 � TOWN of LENS I N G ` n. " Home of Industry, Agriculture and Scenic Beauty l9 G 9. Town of Lansing ORDINANCE DEPT. ' 1 Box 186 Lansing, New York 14882 To Ithaca LANSING PLANNING BOARD MEETING DATE : AUGUST 26 , 1991 TIME : 7 : 30 P . M . 110 PLACE : LANSING TOWN HALL BOARDROOM AGENDA 7 : 30 P . M. Public Hearing - Beeshire Development Trust Agent - Chip Landry Tax Map Number - 28-01- 28 . 1 Searles Road 8 : 00 P . M . Meet with Tom Neiderkorn to formulate plans - goals and objections toward future planning and updating Master Plan . a- .i • TOWN OF LANSING ° PLANNING BOARD MEETING Monday, August 26, 1991; 7:30 p.m. PLANNING BOARD • Denotes Present * Al White Larry Sharpsteen * Roger Hagin Linda Hirvonen * Viola Miller Mullane * Frances Ramin * Robert Todd * George Totman, Planning, Zoning and Code Administration Office Larry Tvaroha, Town Councilman PUBLIC PRESENT Sherl Walters Glenna Thaler Valerie Rhoads Scott McMillen Thomas Kirby Herbert Howell Scott Weaver Al White, Chairman, called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. • Public Hearing - Berkshire County Development Trust, Searles Road, Tax Map #28-01 - 28.1 Al White read the Notice of Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. as published in the Ithaca Journal on August 15, 1991. Chip Landry, representative for Berkshire County Development Trust, was not present at 7:30 p.m. when the Public Hearing was opened. Al White asked the public for any questions they had. Scott McMillen (59 Searles Road; #5 on the map from Berkshire County Development Trust) questioned regarding the water supply and whether any testing had been done yet. Mr. McMillen also voiced his concern for the traffic that would be brought into the area, since he appreciates the privacy that is currently available on Searles Road. Al White indicated that there is a deed restriction on the lots stating that no further subdivisions are allowed as well as no mobile homes on the lots. Chip Landry arrived at 7 :35 p.m. Mr. Landry stated that no water testing or drilling has been done at this time. George Totman questioned Chip Landry as to whether Berkshire County Development Trust was registered in New York State, as they are based in Lee, Massachusetts. Chip Landry said they were registered in New York State and would have the attorney for the company certify that in writing to George Totman . Mr. Landry went on to explain that the Health Department would be brought out to the site to do testing. The Berkshire County Development Trust will be paying for this testing and will pass on the information obtained regarding the septic systems and soils to the new owners of the property. There being no further questions the Public Hearing was closed at 7 :45 p.m. Chairman White informed Chip Landry that the Planning Board will act on this matter at a later date. ..r i • Due to the fact that all of the credentials of Berkshire County Development Trust have not been presented, the Town Planning Board deferred approval or disapproval action until the September 9 meeting. Questions were raised between the Planning Board members. Robert Todd questioned whether a person needs to get approval for a subdivision before owning the property. This is sometimes in the purchase offer contingent upon approval. If a person sells three lots in a minor subdivision and then another three lots at another time, this is considered a major subdivision. The person owning the property doesn't have to present the proposal, but each subdivision must be counted against the land (tax parcel). FURTHER BUSINESS Marshall Volbrecht, Drake Road, Tax Map #37. 1-7-3.2 George Totman stated that Marshall Volbrecht informed him that the Health Department had not made a decision yet because the variance was only three feet. They want to see a survey map before they decide. Discussion with Tom Niederkorn Tom Niederkorn was in attendance to discuss what services the Planning Board wanted from him. Tom referred to his letter dated August 7, in which he outlined several ways in which he could assist the Planning Board. He questioned the Board as to how he could be useful to them? How can they work together? The first possibility he suggested was to be a substitute staff on an as • needed basis in which he could give advice on items presented to the Board. A second possibility was to start a specific project, three of which he mentioned: a) zoning; b) master plan update; and c) site plan review. Al White commented that another area of concern was transportation arteries. Viola Miller Mullane felt that the Planning Board needs someone to coordinate what has been done and what has been going on (e.g. Searles Road), then look to planning and zoning. George Totman stated that he often gets questions on what is the plan for Lansing. He feels that a good place to start is by updating the master plan. Frances Ramin questioned Tom Niederkorn as to what he felt the priorities should be for the Planning Board. Tom indicated the need to update the zoning ordinances and felt the ability to coordinate the update of the master plan at the same time. Frances Ramin feels that the Planning Board has a mission to help the Town Board. Perhaps the Town Board should tell Planning Board what they want done. Frances asked Tom how he saw working with the Planning Board. Tom Niederkorn said we need to see what we've got first then see how the current development patterns are affecting the township. Roger Hagin brought up the idea of starting with a base map and adding overlays of the water and fire districts, topography, and roads. George Totman commented that he would look through maps that he has and will consult with Tom Niederkorn and Al White as to their appropriateness to this project. Viola Miller Mullane stated that it would be beneficial to see what was projected for the Town 20 years ago and 10 years ago and compare them to now. This information along with the base maps will be a good start. • 2 • . A statement of intent was clarified for the money to be requested from the Town Board. The statement is as follows: Buying professional services for $ 10,000 plus $ 1,500 for special services, which include printing and clerical services, to work on zoning ordinances, master plan, town map with overlays, and study of land use from 20 and 10 years ago. Viola Miller Mullane also suggested the need to put money in for professional seminars for the Board members. There being no further business, the Planning Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 7161. ./Atace, ?. ialinutAiLy Michelle R. Eastman Next Planning Board Meeting: Monday, September 9, 1991; 7:30 p.m. • • 3 c. :, 11411111111 0 8 ciscra 91 24 0 PM I r It � " ' �� 1 J ti 4 :? 1\ 1 , , . > ` r � ULam,jS.11f"..J,, I ' 7 (,)"..rg4.) iii . .-':'../ ? '4 1I'' 14- 14' . G. ' l'1f �'!' 1� p3 w _ 1Aasra9c W . d r t /:ny Ac9x ,/, 1 4 445-7- > V�J sa" ?iANom ' n Oren ) cUo ft"./t-u i'.%eS Nil /AI - - (rz:{% 7' ree. z 9 DO DO oa, ' S Dg 0s IC • 0 it 09 g ® 730 g .