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S TOWN OF LANSING Planning Board • Monday, March 22, 1993; 7:30 p.m. PLANNING BOARD (* Denotes Members Present) * Lin Davidson Cheryl Nickel Grace Haney * Larry Sharpsteen Linda Hirvonen Robert Todd Viola Miller Al White * George Totman, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer * Larry Tvaroha, Town Councilman Larry Sharpsteen called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. George Totman presented the Lucente apartment complex plans for the five lots that were recently passed by the Zoning Board of Appeals. He stated that in order for the Lucente's to get financing, the lots have to be subdivided. After a discussion, it was generally felt that if the Health Department regulations and all other pertinent local and state regulations are met, then it should be considered another major subdivision. Review of Minutes from Meeting held March 8, 1993 • Page One - Al White pointed out that Carl Drost should be spelled Cornelius Drost. Page One, General Business - Robert Todd ask that the third sentence be deleted. Page Three, Updating the Subdivision Road Specifications - Al White questioned George Totman whether a public hearing was necessary. George stated that he hadn't yet raised the question to the Town Board. If it was decided that a public hearing was necessary, it would be the responsibility of the Town Board to conduct the public hearing. Larry Sharpsteen felt that it would be best if the Planning Board also were to conduct their own public hearing on this issue. Al White made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected; Robert Todd seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMITTEE REPORTS Town Center Committee Cheryl Nickel stated that 10 people showed up for the Town Center Committee Meeting. The committee began discussing an agenda, a statement of purpose, and what their ideal town would be and what it would consist of. At the next meeting the committee will be discussing a mission statement and a tentative schedule. They will then bring in elements of reality (e.g., property lines and real maps, zoning and building requirements). She stated that one question raised concerns who is going to pay for this project. She responded to the committee indicating that the idea they develop can be presented to a private developer which will aid that developer and encourage the time and place for private funding to • contribute to the town. She felt that there would also be some federal funding available to support this plan, and that if there is a plan already developed, Lansing will be in a better position to receiving any available funding. The Town Center Committee meets every two weeks on Thursdays. Town of Lansing Planning Board Page 2 Monday, March 22, 1993 • Larry Sharpsteen suggested a joint committee meeting between the Town Center Committee and the Economic Development Committee sometime in May. Lin Davidson was concerned about bringing reality into the plans for the location of the Town Center. He would like to look at deed restrictions on the property that is available. Larry Tvaroha agreed that there needs to be some research done on the deeds. Larry Tvaroha stated that the Planning Board could request information regarding any deed restrictions on town-owned land from the town attorney. Cheryl also raised another point of concern regarding sewage treatment facilities for the area around the recently purchase state land. Larry Sharpsteen commented that a package plant would not be likely to be approved by the County Health Department, and a large facility would cost $15 million. He commented that the best hope currently is for the link to be made on East Shore Drive and pump up to the Ithaca plant. Cheryl felt that with the plans for increase concentration of population in the "town center" area, the issue of sewage needs to be explored. Agricultural Resources Committee Robert Todd stated that he has 12 people on his committee list, but one person (Liz Cavkas) wanted to be on another committee, and two others couldn't make the meeting. When he actually had the meeting on March 16, two people showed up (John Nedrow and Richard Vaughn). He stated that they went to the first half hour of the Master Plan Committee Meeting so that they could get an overview from Tom Neiderkorn of what has happened with planning for Lansing in the last 20 years. Then they had a discussion themselves, but due to the small turnout, nothing really definitive came from the meeting. He felt that what he needs to do is call the people and talk to them. Richard Vaughn was real concerned about cost of development of the town center, and about property taxes. John Nedrow is in favor of some controls and wants to maintain values; he doesn't want to see "shotty" structures go in the country. Robert explained that because lots are so expensive in the southern part of the town, people of more moderate means are looking for lots in the north. Mr. Nedrow wants to make sure there is some planning and control on what type of development takes place in the north. He is also concerned about property taxes. Robert stated that he explained to John and Richard that if they want the rural areas to be a certain way, then they should be making recommendations so that when they do come down to deciding what these regulations are going to be, they have input into it. Parks and Recreation Committee Al White stated that he has no committee and has never received a listing of committee members. He stated that the only person he has spoken with is Steve Rosen. Cheryl Nickel will provide Al with a listing of the members of his committee. George Totman offered to 111 hold the lists of volunteers for reference for other committee chairpersons. Town of Lansing Planning Board Page 3 Monday, March 22, 1993 • Economic Development Committee Larry Sharpsteen explained that this committee has had two meetings, and will be conducting its third meeting on Thursday (3 /25 /93) . He explained that at the first meeting time was spent with Tom Neiderkorn, and Larry gave an overview of zoning and planning in Lansing past and present, the old master plan, the current zoned areas, and potential changes for the areas that are zoned and expansion of zoning. At the second meeting, everyone brought in a brief statement of their vision for the development of the town as a whole and their ideas for what the supposedly ideal commercial industrial base would be for the Town of Lansing. At the third meeting, they will chose leadership. He explained that this is his choice, and doesn't necessary suggest that the other committees do the same, but he feels that the committees should have their own chair. This is intended to give them their own sense of importance as a committee. Some of the pertinent questions asked by the committee are: (1 ) How is communication going to happen between the various committees? Larry explained to the committee that it is the intention of the Planning Board at the second meeting of every month to pass information back and forth between the committees. At these meetings, specific questions from the committees can could be raised for discussion. (2) The second issue relates to the Public Relations Committee. It was the consensus of the Economic Development Committee • that the quarterly newsletter is not published enough to meet the information needs of the town. It was suggested to look into publishing the newsletter once every two months. Larry Tvaroha commented that he has considered this, but he would like to look into costs. If the costs aren't too extensive, then perhaps publication once a month would be possible. Larry Sharpsteen explained that there are 12 people on the committee list, 11 came to the first meeting, and 10 came to the second meeting. One item that was mentioned most often was the traffic through the "town center" strip. He asked Larry Tvaroha what it would take to lower the speed limit to 35 mph from Portland Point Road to Triphammer Road. It is currently only 45 mph from Woodsedge to the Fire Hall. Another point raised was the need for stop lights. Larry Tvaroha stated that the town has requested one stop light, but haven't gotten a response. Larry Tvaroha stated that the town can't change the speed limits, even on town roads. He explained that they usually have a petition come in that is signed by the residents and then they act on it and pass it on to the state. Larry Sharpsteen indicated that he will pass this information on to his committee members, and felt they would act on their concerns of lowering speed limits and installing traffic lights. Cheryl Nickel suggested that Larry Sharpsteen invite Michael Stam, Tompkins County Economic Development Coordinator, come and speak to the Economic Development Committee, and perhaps all the committees together to talk about growth and how it will affect this area. Larry Sharpsteen agreed and suggested even perhaps opening this meeting to the public. Larry Sharpsteen stated that he will bring this up to his committee. Lin Davidson questioned what the demographic projections are for Lansing. Larry • Sharpsteen stated that Tom Neiderkorn has this information based on the 1990 census, and will attend any of the committee meetings and make a presentation. Town of Lansing Planning Board Page 4 Monday, March 22, 1993 Discussion turned to the Jehovah Witness proposed development. Robert Todd again stated that he has no objection to their development, except that they will not be paying any property taxes. He asked Larry Tvaroha if there was some other way that the Town could receive something from them in lieu of taxes. Larry Tvaroha commented that they may be using the town park, fire protection, and / or plowing services, which may be some bargaining bases to use with them. Al White made a motion to close the meeting; Lin Davidson seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The meeting was closed at 9:02 p.m. Submitted by Michelle Eastman • •