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JUNE 17 , 1993
MR . LARRY SE ARPSTEEN , CHAIRMAN
L ANSING PLANNING BOARD •
1057 AUBURN ROAD
GROTON , NEW YORK 13073
® DEAR MR . SHARPSTEEN ,
THE TOWN BOARD CONSIDERED YOUR REQUEST REGARDING MS . NICKEL
TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM THE PLANNING BOARD . THE REQUEST HAS
BEEN GRANTED FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 2 , 1993 THROUGH DECEMBER 2 ,
i y 3 .
ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND A COPY OF THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THIS
S ITUATION .
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IF THERE IS . ANYTHING FURTHER WE CAN DO TO ASSIST YOU , PLEASE
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SINCERELY ,
JEANNINE KIRBY
• SUPERVISOR , TOWN OF LANSING
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The following Resolution was adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing at a Special Meeting held by said Board on June 02 ,
1993 :
RESOLUTION , offered by Mr . Tvaroha who moved its adoption ,
seconded by Mr . Beckwith :
RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does
hereby approve a leave of absence from the Lansing Planning Board
for Cheryl Nickel from June 02 , 1993 through December 31 , 1993 .
Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Herbert Beckwith , Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Paul Butler , Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeffrey Cleveland , Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Larry Tvaroha , Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor
I , Debbie S . Crandall , Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of
Lansing , Tompkins County , New York , do hereby certify that I have
compared the preceding Resolution with the original thereof filed
in the Town Clerk ' s Office at the Town Hall , Lansing , Tompkins
County , New York on the 17th day of June , 1993 and that the same is
a true and correct copy of said original in the whole thereof .
In testimony whereof , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Town this 17th day of June , 1993 .
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Debbie S . Crandall
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County , New York
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Town of Lansing Planning Board ", .
1st Vice President P . O . Box 186 '
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2nd Vice President Dear Ms . Nickel , '
Mildred M . Whalen i. ;.
STAFF I am pleased to inform you that in response to your
application to the Rural New York Planning Grant Program , a grant ; '
Executive Director of $ 4000 has been approved for Town of Lansing ' s work in designing
David Church, MCP a master plan and options for a new town center through a highly
inclusionary , public planning process . I would appreciate a t
Administrative Assistant brief , written acknowledgement of this letter at your earliest ,, . ;, `
Rhonda Nwakalor convenience . Upon receipt of that acknowledgement I will forward 1
REGIONAL DIRECTORS a 4 eck for the full amount in the name of the " Town of Lansing " .
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Region ! The New York Planning Federation is delighted to support
Andrew L. Cisternino your efforts to advance your planning project . In addition , you .
Robert E. Meyer should understand that our grant is to specifically cover the
proposed salary of the planning / committee coordinator needed to
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Region // complete this project . Should you anticipate any changes to the „
Frank Fish project as described in your application , please contact me before
Hope Mason proceeding . '
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Region I!! ,
Noel Shaw, Jr. , AIA Peter Hopper Communications has been retained to coordinate
Joseph Moliterno media coverage of the Rural New York Grant Program . Please read
and observe the attached memo to ensure maximum coverage of the
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James J. Carr the media should be coordinated with Peter Hopper . v, ,
Justin Schultz
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James Hmaling * �1,
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of the disbursement of the grant funds and a brief , narrative
Region VI report which describes your experiences with the project . When
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Viola Miller-Mullane possible , include copies of any final reports , maps , or written -0 '
Edward J. Radin materials produced from your work . `1`• {
Region V!! On behalf of the Rural New York Grant Program and its four ` . J °
Frederick Talbot a .
MMartin D. Weiss co - administrators - - The Land Trust Alliance/New York , The New
York Planning Federation , The Open Space Institute , and The gl1 ,
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Region VIII Preservation League of New York State - - we send our best wishes
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T.C. Lewis for success .
J. Donald Faso , .�
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Dolores G. Rieman
Sandra Scofield Sincerel ,
DIRECTORS AT LARGE t `
Scott Chatfield, Esq. < h -
Sheldon W. Damsky, Esq. David Church aa � �,
Bruce G. Boncke, P.E . Executive Director
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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Saveria L. Mazzarella , °
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2 . THE CONCEPT OF A TOWN CENTER
® 2 . 1 . WHAT ISA CEN IER ?
A center means different things to different people and different communities . What is a center
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characteristics that most community centers have in common. They include :
• Place where people in the community come together for a variety of activities , including
business , town affairs, living, recreation, shopping , work, and cultural pursuits .
• Place that physically is compact in contrast to surrounding areas.
• Place where pedestrians can move around freely and where most things are within a five
minute walking distance ( ± 1 ,500 feet ) .
• Place with special features preserved and made accessible to people (views , streams ,
historic buildings)
• Place with a strong public presence - Main Street, greens or commons , City Hall, and
other public spaces, buildings, and uses .
• Place with something for everyone - regardless of age or income.
• Place that is friendly and inviting
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2 .2 . EXAMPLES
In Vermont we do not have to look very far for examples of these communities. The Vermont
village is a model for a community center. The typical village has an array of uses centered on a
tight pattern of streets . Often the focus of the village is a common or green where streets come
together and public buildings are located. Within the village one can live, shop, go to the post
office, get a dog license, have a cup of coffee , work in an office , listen to an outdoor band
concert, or go to church. Buildings in the village are two or more stories high, often with apart-
ments over shops . They front on sidewalks. Along the street is parking. Beyond the edge of the
village is the countryside, typically open meadow land or forest land dotted with rural homes -
distinct from the village.
Randolph , Woodstock, and Middlebury are examples of these communities . The village centers
1 of these towns are compact - ranging from 120 to 160 acres in size . Within these centers there
are a wide range of land uses , including single family dwellings , apartments , stores, offices , town
government facilities , parks , town greens , streets, and industry. In Middlebury ' s downtown
there are 430 dwelling units, most of which are single family , and 425 ,000 square feet of com -
mercial space. Each of the village centers lies on a major river that provides a focal point as well
as many opportunities for recreation. Within the centers street networks provide the framework
for development_ In the heart of the villages commercial buildings sit right on the sidewalks next
to the street; in the residential neighborhoods houses are 15 to 30 feet front the street with
landscaped front yards. Most buildings are two stories or more in height.
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NEW YORK PLANNING FEDERATION
Established 1937
OFFICERS
June 17 , 1993
President
Roderick R. Carey Cheryl Nickel
Town of Lansing Planning Board
1st Vice President P . O . Box 186
Herbert J. Levenson Lansing , New York 14882
2nd Vice President Dear Ms . Nickel ,
Mildred M . Whalen
STAFF I am pleased to inform you that in response to your
application to the Rural New York Planning Grant Program , a grant
Executive Director of $ 4000 has been approved for Town of Lansing ' s work in designing
David Church , AICP a master plan and options for a new town center through a highly
inclusionary , public planning process . I would appreciate a
Administrative Assistant brief , . written acknowledgement of this letter at your earliest
Rhonda Nwakalor convenience . Upon receipt of that acknowledgement I will forward
REGIONAL DIRECTORS a cieck for the full amount in the name the " Town of Lansing " .
Region I The New York Planning Federation is delighted to support
Andrew L . Cisternino your efforts to advance your planning project . In addition , you
Robert E. Meyer should understand that our grant is to specifically cover the
proposed salary of the planning / committee coordinator needed to
Region complete this project . Should you anticipate any changes to the
Frank Fish project as described in your application , please contact me before
Hope Mason
proceeding .
Region III
Noel Shaw, Jr. , AIA Peter Hopper Communications has been retained to coordinate
Joseph Moliterno media coverage of the Rural New York Grant Program . Please read
and observe the attached memo to ensure maximum coverage of the
?ton IV program and your project . Also , please note that notification of
amesJ. Carr the media should be coordinated with Peter Hooper .
Justin Schultz
Region V We request that you keep us informed of the progress of your
James Notating project and forward copies of any press articles . At the
George McCulloch conclusion of the project , please provide us with documentation
of the disbursement of the grant funds and a brief , narrative
Region VI report which describes your experiences with the project . When
Viola Miller-Mullane possible , include copies of any final reports , maps , or written
Edward J. Rodin materials produced from your work .
Region VII
Frederick Talbot On behalf of the Rural New York Grant Program and its four
Martin D. Weiss co - administrators - - The Land Trust Alliance/New York , The New
York Planning Federation , The Open Space Institute , and The
Region vlu Preservation League of New York State - - we send our best wishes
T.C . Lewis for success .
J. Donald Faso.
Region iX
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Dolores G. Rieman
Sandra Scofield Sincerel
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Scott Chatfield , Esq.
Sheldon W. Damsky, Esq . David Church
Bruce G. Boncke, P.E . Executive Director
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Saveria L. Mozzarella
• 488 BROADWAY, SUITE #313 • ALBANY, N .Y. 12207
Telephone : (518) 432 -4094 Fax : ( 518 ) 427- 8625
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Established 1937
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OFIGERS June 17 , 1993
President
Roderick P. Carey Cheryl Nickel •
Town of Lansing Planning Board
1st Vice President P . O . Sox 186
Herbert J. Levenson Lansing , New York 14882
2nd Vice President Dear Ms . Nickel ,
Mildred M . Whalen
STAFF I am pleased to inform you that in response to your
application to the Rural New York Planning Grant Program , a grant
Executive Director of $ 4000 has been approved for Town of Lansing ' s work in designing
David Church , .ACP a master plan and options for a new town center through a highly
inclusionary , public planning process . I would appreciate a
Administrative Assistant brief , written acknowledgement of this letter at your earliest
RhondaNwakalor convenience . Upon receipt of that acknowledgement I will forward
REGIONAL DIRECTORS a deck for the full amount in the name of the " Town of Lansing "
1
Region r The New York Planning Federation is delighted to support
Andrew L . Cisternino your efforts to advance your planning project . In addition , you
Robert E. Meyer should understand that our grant is to specifically cover the
proposed salary of the planning / committee coordinator needed to
Region !! complete this project . Should you anticipate any changes to the
Frank Fish project as described in your application , please contact me before
Hope Mason
proceeding .
Region II!
Noel Shaw, Jr.. AIA Peter Hopper Communications has been retained to coordinate
Joseph :Moliterno media coverage of the Rural New York Grant Program . Please read
and observe the attached memo to ensure maximum coverage of the
fonIV program and your project . Also , please note that notification of
mesJ. Carr the media should be coordinated with Peter Hopper .
Justin Schultz
Region v We request that you keep us informed of the progress of your
James Hotaling project and forward copies of any press articles . At the
George McCulloch conclusion of the project , • please provide us with documentation
of the disbursement of the grant funds and a brief , narrative
Region VI report which describes your experiences with the project . When
Viola Miller-Mullane possible , include copies of any final reports , maps , or written
Edward J. Radin materials produced from your work .
Region vrr On behalf of the Rural NewYork Grant P
Frederick TalbotProgram and its four
Mania D. Weiss co - administrators - - The Land Trust Alliance/New York , The New
York Planning Federation , The Open Space Institute , and The
Region vnr Preservation League of New York State - - we send our best wishes
T.C. Lewis for success .
J. Donald Faso
Region IX
Dolores G. Rieman
Sandra Scofield Sincerely ,
DIRECTORS AT LARGE ,
Scott Chatfield, Esq.
Sheldon W. Damsky, Esq. David Church
Bruce G. Boncke, P.E. Executive Director
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Saveria L . Mozzarella
• 488 BROADWAY, SUITE #313 • ALBANY, N .Y. 12207
Telephone : (518 ) 432-4094 Fax : ( 518) 427 - 8625
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DVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS RE : TOWN MEL 1 II'NG - L4NSING 2010 PROJECT
: /aryl Nickel Tuesday, June 29 , 7 : 30 - 10:00
own Meeting is next Tuesday night, in the High School Cafeteria . We are asking one
a from every Committee to give a short progress report ( 5 minutes or less ) , to be
'ed by 5 minutes for the audience to respond . With so little time , we will note people ' s
ons and tell them that we can better address them following all the Committee reports ,
people will be invited to talk informally with Committee Members . We hope that all
ittee members will be able to attend ( possibly some can phone others . ) Judy Saul will
conduct the meeting : she will keep presentations on schedule , direct the 5 minute
ace response time , and be able to deal with emotional situations that may come up .
i good idea for the presenter to " rehearse " what they are going to say to ensure that it
.er 5 minutes . THE PRESENTATION BY EACH COMMITTEE IS AN INTERIM PROGRESS
,T AND SHOULD NOT DEAL WITH SPECIFIC ANSWERS OR SOLUTIONS - BECAUSE NONE HAVE
DECIDED UPON . For example , " Our Co,nunittee has been meetin since and we
)egun to consider these particular iss . ( anid , you may want to say ) , "
e looking at these options: . and we welcome any of you who are
sted . in this topic to join us ! " ( With Enthusiasm ) OR "These are the issues we are
g at and these are some of the possibilities
se come a few minutes early so we can write a few sentences summarizing your
itation on a large sheet of paper.
way to get input during your presentation is to ask two or three questions that your
ittee needs more information about. ( It is also a good way to encourage people to join
: ol�ittee . )
there may be people attending with intense feelings and people who think we
.y have answers , here are some suggestions on how to respond to questions or
ttions that you may encounter during the informal discussion period afterwards :
r people to the answers in " Rumor Central " in the Newsletter.
notes on peoples comments and questions during the informal discussion time .
people may state a position - " No new Taxes " and " No Changes " . One way to respond
be : Some people may state a position - " No new Taxes ! " and " No Changes ! "
s a tough issue and we ' re talking about it in our Committee - will you join us ? "
r comments are openings for listening to what people are saying , which you can use
prase what they have said .
( Example ) , " I don ' t want anyone telling me what to do with my land " .
( Response ) " So from your point of view, you ' re concerned that someone might be
taking away your control of your land? ( See CDRC sheet for more suggestions ) .
nks - I think we 'll get a lot of positive response to the effort we 've put , in !
s an opportunity to hear people, rather than try to convince them of anything . The
mportant thing is to let them know you really are trying to hear them .
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2 . THE CONCEPT OFA TOWN CENTER
® 2 . 1 . WHAT IS A (JRN 11. R ?
A center means different things to different people and different com_rnunides . What is a center
in a major metropolitan area will not fit for a rural Vermont town. However, there are certain
characteristics that mo-.. t community centers have in common. They include :
• Place where people in the community come together for a variety of activities , including
business , town affairs, living , recreation, shopping, work, and cultural pursuits.
• Place that physically is compact in contrast to surrounding areas.
• Place where pedestrians can move around freely and where most things are within a five
minute walking distance ( ±1 ,5CC feet ) .
• Place with special features preserved and made accessible to people (views , streams ,
historic buildings)
• Place with a strong public presence - Main Street, greens or commons , City Hall, and
othetpublic spaces, buildings , and uses .
• Place with something for everyone - regardless of age or income.
• Place that is friendly and inviting
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2 . THE CONCEPT OF A TOWN. CENTER
® 2 .2 . EXAMPLES
In Vermont we do not have to look very far for examples of these communities . The Vermont
village is a model for a community center. The typical village has an array of uses centered on a
tight pattern of streets . Often the focus of the village is a common or green where streets come
together and public buildings are located. Within the village one can live , shop, go to the post
o ffice, get a dog license, have a cup of coffee , work in an office , listen to an outdoor band
concert, or go to church. Buildings in the village are two or more stories high, often with apart-
ments over shops . They front on sidewalks. Along the street is parking. Beyond the edge of the
village is the countryside, typically open meadow land or forest land dotted with rural homes -
distinct from the village.
Randolph, Woodstock. and Middlebury are examples of these communities . The village centers
o f these towns are compact - ranging from 120 to 160 acres in size. Within these centers there
are a wide range of land uses , including single family dwellings, apartments , stores, offices , town
government facilities , parks , town greens, streets, and industry. In Middlebury ' s downtown
there are 430 dwelling units , most of which are single family , and 425 ,000 square feet of com -
mercial space. Each of the village centers lies on a major river that provides a focal point as well
as many opportunities for recreation. Within the centers street networks provide the framework
for development. In the heart of the villages commercial buildings sit right on the sidewalks next
to the street; in the residential neighborhoods houses are 15 to 30 feet from the street with
landscaped front yards. Most buildings are two stories or more in height.
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James W. Hanson, Jr. 18 June 1993 Telephone (607) 274-5560
CommiMipe€ gnTotman FAX (607) 274-5578
31 Church St
McLean, N Y 13102
Dear George :
I apologize for having to rush off yesterday , but I had a previous commitment unknown to
Jim Hanson at the time the schedule was rearranged. As I indicated to you previously on the
phone, currently the TIGER file map is the only road file map we have available until the NYSEG
project is completed around the first of September.
A few years ago we worked on a project for the Town of Dryden, where because we had
digitized the tax parcel maps for the town as part of separate grant work on the Aquatic Vegetation
Control Program/Lake Management study. We where able to generate a road map for the Town as
a result of this previous effort. However, this map did not have on it the private roads, or many
newer town roads. Dryden indicated that they would keep a record of changes as subdivisions,
etc . were constructed or as new town roads were added.
® Information on road changes by local municipalities has not in the past reached our office
except by way of the assessment maps . Even the County' s official road map is substantially out of
date. One of the substantial rationales for the NYSEG project was to generate an accurate and
current (as of 1992) road map of the County and in turn for each municipality. Once maps are
produced, each road segment will have to be tagged as to appropriate ownership. This information
will have to be gathered as part of a cooperative effort between the County and each of the
municipalities. Therefore, as I discussed with you previously on the phone and briefly yesterday,
the TIGER map represents only an interim solution. Since the NYSEG maps for the rural areas
will be finished in a few months, and also our current level of commitment to a number of other
projects, it isn ' t feasible for the Department to commit to generating another interim map at this
time. You can be assured, that this is a priority for us as part of the comprehensive planning effort
which is currently in progress .
Jim Hanson indicated that you wanted me to attend your July 12 meeting at the Town Hall
at 7 : 30 p. m. I have put it on my calendar and will be happy to discuss progress of GIS and any
other questions which the Planning Board has. I will be out of town from June 30 until the 12th.
So if you give me a call before the 30th to discuss any details that will help me prepare . Thanks
for your interest.
Sincerely,
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181 Ludl. owville Road
Lansing , New York 14882
RE : Lansing 2010
Dear Cynthia :
The Town of Lansing Planning Board and the 2010 Committees
asked me to convey to you their gratitude and appreciation of the
time and efforts that you have extended .
The 2010 Newsletter that you coordinated drew many very
favorable comments at Lansing Days from various Town residents .
Again many thanks for your expertise , time , and effort in
putting together and editing this publication .
Sincerely ,
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George L . Totman
Code Enforcement Officer
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TOWN OF LANSING
Planning Board
Monday, June 28, 1993; 7:30 p. m.
PLANNING BOARD
(* Denotes Members Present)
* Lin Davidson * Cheryl Nickel
Grace Haney * Larry Sharpsteen, Chairperson
* 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 7:35 p.m.
Lansing Town Meeting
The focus of this discussion revolved around the upcoming Town meeting scheduled for
6 / 29 / 93, for which Cheryl Nickel presented a tentative agenda for review.
Larry Sharpsteen recommended that each committee chairperson make the presentation
instead of the Planning Board liaison. Cheryl is encouraging as many committee members to
® attend as possible to answer as many questions as possible.
Cheryl stated that each committee will have approximately five minutes to give an overview
of the committee and its progress to date with five minutes for questions for each
presentation. Instead of answering all the questions after each presentation, there will be
time allotted at the end of the agenda. Viola Miller and Larry Tvaroha agreed that allowing
at least a couple of general questions after each presentation would give everyone the
opportunity to participate. Linda Hirvonen also would like to allow some questions in
between, since at the last town meeting there seemed to be some concerns expressed by the
public who didn't feel comfortable bringing up questions later in the agenda.
Cheryl stated that there will be designated areas with display tables for each of the
committees.
Larry Sharpsteen questioned Larry Tvaroha as to the feelings of the Town Board about this
project. Larry Tvaroha stated that feedback has been positive from the Town Board. George
Totman commented that he has had some negative feedback from the public. Larry
Sharpsteen stated that negative feedback he has heard is related to the slow progress of this
project. George Totman stated that the negative feedback he has heard is from Bud Howell
and Frankie Lechner. They are both in strong opposition to the proposed changes for
Lansing.
Linda Hirvonen stated that the Master Plan Committee has been feeling under a great deal of
pressure. She didn't feel that this committee would be able to complete its large task by the
® October deadline, since most of the members of this committee have never been involved in
this type of project before and have had to learn before they can begin to accomplish.
Town of Lansing Planning Board Page 2
Monday, June 28, 1993
Larry Tvaroha stated that the Town Board is concerned about future development of Ridge •
Road, especially if water goes to Milliken and tourism expands. Larry Sharpsteen asked
Larry Tvaroha to draft a letter of the Town Board's concerns to share with the committees to
help keep them focused on the important topics and areas of concern. Cheryl Nickel stated
that she will be preparing a worksheet to guide the committees in defining their objectives, if
they haven't done so already.
Linda Hirvonen questioned how the committees could establish better intercommunication.
She didn't feel there was enough time to share all the information between the committees.
Larry Sharpsteen suggested that there needs to be more joint meetings between the
' committees to better enable the sharing of information. He also suggests that the summaries
- from each committee include more specific progress and details. Another suggestion was to
leave any specific questions for a . certain committee in their "mailbox". to get a response and
recommendation. <<
Linda Hirvonen suggested devoting a meeting to developing questions for each committee.
Larry Sharpsteen suggested that only the chairperson or Planning Board liaison approach
people with questions relating to the committees. Larry Tvaroha recommended that all the
questions or requests flow through the liaisons to initiate.
Larry Sharpsteen stated that all questions from the public at themeeting will be written
down for discussion. Some will be answered as they are presented, others will be addressed
within the individual committees. Larry also stated that he will invite everyone to become
involved in the committee of their choice to share their opinions and ideas.
Cheryl Nickel stated that the Ithaca Journal will be represented at the meeting, and the
meeting will be videotaped. Cheryl will ask that Judy Saul invite everyone present at the
meeting who is involved in the committees stand up so that everyone else can see who is
involved. Larry Tvaroha stated that the Town Board will be represented at this meeting as
well.
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The will be a comment box available for written questions and comments.
GIS Maps
Lin Davidson stated that he and Viola have gone to a meeting regarding the GIS maps. He
stated that the GIS system is a combination graphical- picture, where maps can be generated,
and a database. The County is working on this project, and will have information on
Lansing in September. Lin would like to get the Town Board's consensus and support in
getting the County to look at Lansing first, and to look at graduate students to help input the
data. Lin felt that for between $5,000 and $10,000 the town could get some really useful
information. Larry Tvaroha stated that he will prepare a letter to the County in support of
the Planning Board's activities. George Totman stated that Jim Scalley will be making a -
presentation to the Planning Board at the July 12 meeting.
George Totman stated that in his conversations with the County, they will be getting the
information in September and then start working on the maps, which might take a couple
more months. Lin Davidson felt that if the Planning Board could use the students from
Syracuse University who have had experience with this system, the project might proceed
more quickly.
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Monday, June 28, 1993
4111 The Underground
Larry Sharpsteen stated that The Underground has received their health permit, and will be
opening on July 9. He explained that the owners were at a point where Mr. Anderson was
going on vacation for two weeks and going to delay his decision until his return. Larry was
approached by the owner and suggested, as an individual not a Planning Board member,
that he contact Mr. Anderson and request that the decision be delegated to someone else,
since the delay of a decision would be a severe financial hardship for the restaurant. The
outcome was that the case was reviewed and The Underground was granted a permit to
operate. Larry Sharpsteen briefed the Planning Board on this issue because the owner copied
his letter to the Planning Board.
Lin Davidson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Linda Hirvonen seconded. VOTE:
ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Michelle Eastman
• LANSING TOWN PLANNING MEETING 6 / 28 / 93
PROPOSED AGENDA FOR " LANSING 2010 " TOWN MEETING JUNE 29
( 5 min. ) INTRO & WELCOME - JUDY SAUL Judy will cover ground rules ,
including explaining that people have an opportunity for questions at the end of
presentation , explain videotape.
( 5 min. ) HISTORY OF THE PROJECT - LARRY SHARPSTEEN
( 5 min. ) DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS - CHERYL NICKEL We don' t have any
answers yet,
( 80 min. ) COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE
MASTER PLAN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
STREET TREES
HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMUNICATION
PARKS & RECREATION
TOWN CENTER
( 30 min. ) OPPORTUNITY FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION WITH COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
ALSO - SCHEDULE UPDATE
- SEPTEMBER = OBJECTIVES & DECEMBER 1st = RECOMMENDATIONS
QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT MEETING?
TO : ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS RE: TOWN MEETING - LANSING 2010 PROJECT
FROM : Cheryl Nickel Tuesday , June 29 , 7 : 30 - 10:00
The Town Meeting is next Tuesday night, in the High School Cafeteria . We are asking one
person from every Committee to give a short progress report ( 5 minutes or less ) , to be
followed by 5 minutes for the audience to respond . With so little time , we will note people ' s
questions and tell them that we can better address them following all the Committee reports ,
when people will be invited to talk informally with Committee Members . We hope that all
committee members will be able to attend ( possibly some can phone others . ) Judy Saul will
again conduct the meeting : she will keep presentations on schedule , direct the 5 minute
audience response time , and be able to deal with emotional situations that may come up .
-It is a good idea for the presenter to " rehearse " what they are going to say to ensure that it
is under 5 minutes . THE PRESENTATION BY EACH COMMITTEE IS AN INTERIM PROGRESS
REPORT AND SHOULD NOT DEAL WITH SPECIFIC ANSWERS OR SOLUTIONS - BECAUSE NONE HAVE
BEEN DECIDED VPON . For example , " Our Committee has been meeting since and we
have begun to Consider these particular issues : . ( and , you may want to say ) , "
We are looking at these options: _ . and we welcome any of you who are
interested in this topic to join us ! " ( With Enthusiasm ) OR " These are the issues we are
looking at and these are some of the possibilities . "
- Please come a few minutes early so we can write a few sentences summarizing your
presentation on a large sheet of paper.
- One way to get input during your presentation is to ask two or three questions that your
Committee needs more information about. ( It is also a good way to encourage people to join
your committee. )
-Since there may be people attending with intense feelings and people who think we
already have answers , here are some suggestions on how to respond to questions or
accusations that you may encounter during the informal discussion period afterwards:
- Refer people to the answers in " Rumor Central " in the Newsletter.
- Take notes on peoples comments and questions during the informal discussion time .
- Some people may state a position - " No new Taxes " and " No Changes " . One way to respond
would be : Some people may state a position - " No new Taxes ! " and " No Changes ! "
" That' s a tough issue and we ' re talking about it in our Committee - will you join us ? "
- Other comments are openings for listening to what people are saying , which you can use
to rephrase what they have said.
( Example ) , " I don ' t want anyone telling me what to do with my land " .
( Response ) " So from your point of view, you ' re concerned that someone might be
taking away your control of your land? ( See CDRC sheet for more suggestions ) .
Thanks - I think we 'll get a lot of positive response to the effort we 've put in!
This is an opportunity to hear people , rather than try to convince them of anything . I "he
most important thing is to let them know you really are trying to hear them.