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TOWN OF LANSING Planning Board Monday, January 10, 1994; 7:30 p.m. ® PLANNING BOARD (* Denotes Members Present) * Jackie Baker Cheryl Nickel * Lin Davidson Larry Sharpsteen, Chairperson * Brad Griffin Robert Todd Viola Miller * Al White * George Totman, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer * Larry Tvaroha, Town Councilman PUBLIC PRESENT Sally Phillips 548 Buck Road, Lansing, New York Scott Pinney 397 Buck Road, Lansing, New York William Targosh 548 Buck Road, Lansing, New York Cal Warren 284 Asbury Road, Lansing, New York The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Review of Minutes from Meeting held December 13, 1993 Al White made a motion to accept the minutes as presented; Robert Todd seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY GENERAL BUSINESS Nominating Committee Report - Robert Todd, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, submitted the following names as officers of the board for 1994: Larry Sharpsteen, Chairperson; Robert Todd, Vice Chairperson; and Lin Davidson, Secretary/Treasurer. As there was no discussion by the board, Al White made a motion to accept the nominations as submitted; Brad Griffin seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Terms of Board Members - Larry Sharpsteen reviewed that Linda Hirvonen's term expires this month and Grace Haney has resigned. He also pointed out that the length of Lin's term is misprinted on the report from the Town Board; his term should end in 1998. It was clarified that Brad is taking Grace's position and Jackie is taking Linda's position. Stipends for Board Members - George Totman informed the board members that the Town Board has approved a $25 stipend per meeting up 12 meetings a year. In order for the town to pay the stipends, each board member must be on the town's payroll. George handed out the necessary paperwork and asked that each person fill out the forms and return them to Sharon Bowman. Larry Tvaroha stated that the stipend can be used for either the business meeting of the Planning Board or for the planning meeting, but only up to 12 meetings a year. • Grant Funding Available - Larry Sharpsteen stated that he has been made aware that there are two grants available from the county. The first is a development grant from the Ford Foundation, for which the town has already applied. The second is grant for innovative sewage treatment plants. Larry Tvaroha stated that the sponsor of this grant is looking for Town of Lansing Planning Board Page 2 Monday, January 10, 1994 sand-bed filters in a regular septic system, and then they want to experiment with different types of methods of treating the water that goes out the outflow. He stated that many of the 111 systems going into Lansing are the raised-bed system, which would not qualify for this application. They could probably only tie-in three or four of them to go into creating an artificial wetland and using the wetland to further filter the discharge that goes through. Larry Tvaroha stated that the Town Board doesn't see that much of an application if they are looking at the immediate area or anywhere else where there may be a duster of housing. He felt that if there was a single development with 15 houses and maybe their backyards all came together and they all had sand filters that drained that way, maybe they could create an artificial wetland in that area. Larry stated that the town is aware of the money that has become available, and the town engineer has looked at the grant and he does not see any reasonable place that it could be implemented unless they do build a new town facility and have that in mind and have it written in from the very first planning stages. Variance Committee of the County Health Board - George Totman reported from the last meeting he attended of the County Health Board, they appointed a Valiance Committee. This committee is like a safety valve for the County Health Board. Robert Todd questioned who the committee was made up from. George responded that members of the County Health Board were appointed to this Variance Committee. Lansing 2010 and the Middle School - Larry Sharpsteen reported on behalf of Cheryl Nickel that she has been working with some students in the 7th grade on the Lansing 2010 project. They will be trying to get some of their letters .published in the Ithaca Journal. Lansing 2010 Committee Reports - Larry Sharpsteen stated that the Economic Development Committee, Agricultural Resources Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Town Center Committee have submitted reports to Cheryl and Tom. Cheryl felt that she should be able to submit a report by the end of February. Some of the design proposals for a tentative town center are starting to be submitted by the Town Center Committee. Parks and Recreation Committee - Al White reported that this. committee is meeting this same evening, and has been mainly focusing on the bike trails. Brad Griffin went on the comment that this committee has even begun to look at funding structures for the bike paths. Town Center Committee - Lin Davidson reported that this committee has begun to look further into sewage issues. Economic Development Committee - Larry Sharpsteen stated that this committee has turned in their report which dealt with some recommendations for the Master Plan Committee and some recommendations for potential areas for development and also things that the new ordinance should look into. They have a second report which will be turned into the Planning Board and prepared separately by John Homa about the impact of the wetlands control laws and enlisting the industrial zones and why they can't count on the full use of the areas that are already zoned as industrial areas. This committee is currently waiting for feedback from the Master Plan Committee; the first phase of this committee's work is complete. Agricultural Resources Committee - Robert Todd stated that the last meeting he attended was in early December, and at that point they had fairly concrete recommendations for the Master Plan Committee, which they have submitted. Al White commented that with Linda Hirvonen leaving the Planning Board, he felt it was important that there be a new liaison assigned to the Master Plan Committee. George Totman briefly reviewed with Jackie and Brad that they should only function as liaisons between the committees and the Planning Board. They don't necessarily have to lead the 40 meetings, since most of the committees have already developed their leadership. George ..r•.it`t`, c- 441 1 e%r'✓s3 Ict Town of Lansing Planning Board Page 3 Monday, January 10, 1994 4 I. added that there is no current liaison to the Communications Committee. Larry Sharpsteen felt that this committee was actually doing quite well on its own. Student from Syracuse University - George Totman stated that he had met with Paul today, who is the student from Syracuse University, to go over the maps. George had a few suggested changes, which Paul will be making. Paul would like to meet with Lin to review the maps and discuss the next phase of his project. George felt the maps were pretty dose to be completed. PUBLIC HEARING, Argetsinger, Campbell, and Stockton, East Shore Drive, Tax Map #37.- 1-2-53.2 37:1-2-53.2 Larry Sharpsteen read the public notice, opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m., and invited any questions from the public present. Cal Warren began by stating that the 60-foot right-of- way to the north of the powerline from East Shore Drive to the back lot will be in place on the final plat. The only reservation by the owners was about the exact location of the right- of-way, but felt that it was something that could be solved when the remaining road frontage is sold in the future. George clarified that if the future buyer of the lot north of the proposed right-of-way would prefer to have the access to the north of their property, than there is a possibility that the easement would be moved farther north. Al White was comfortable with the right-of-way stating that it doesn't have to be dedicated at this point. Cal Warren expressed a comment from a lawyer for the owners, who in effect stated that since they still currently own the property in the rear, they do have a right-of-way from East Shore Drive to the back without identifying an easement. fb Cal confirmed that the most logical and safe location for the easement is just to the north of the power lines. Robert Todd was concerned about the significance of locating the easement as suggested by Cal versus another location on this property. Larry Sharpsteen responded that the only significance would be if the easement were to be located further south than proposed as far as visibility is concerned. George Totman added that if the easement is located as suggested, than the future buyers of the adjacent property would need to come before the Planning Board with their request for change of the easement. Cal Warren stated that this easement will be identified on the map as a proposed right-of-way. Al White made a motion to close the public with the option to reopen if any member of the public appears with questions; Robert Todd seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Larry Sharpsteen asked Cal Warren to provide a brief overview of the proposal for the sake of the two new board members. Al White made a motion to approve this final plat as proposed in this public hearing; Lin Davidson seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION, Scott Pinney, Buck Road, Tax Map #28.4-28.3 fibScott Pinney appeared before the Planning Board to request a one-lot subdivision of his property on Buck Road. He distributed copies of a survey map to each board member. Mr. Pinney explained that he is selling his house and the new owners have asked if the house could be protected with land on the west side. The new owners don't want to have the 475 Town of Lansing Planning Board Page 4 Monday, January 10, 1994 feet of road frontage, but are more concerned with preserving the depth of the lot. George explained that Mr. Pinney has therefore changed the proposed lot to indude only 200 feet of road frontage, which still leaves the lot almost five acres of land. The remaining lot has over 42 acres and well over 200 feet of road frontage. The Planning Board reviewed the SEQR and received a negative declaration. Al White made a motion to accept this one-lot subdivision as proposed and to waive the public hearing; Lin Davidson seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FURTHER DISCUSSION Orientation for New Board Members - Brad Griffin asked that any information or orientation that could be shared would be appreciated. Larry Sharpsteen stated that he will pull together some maps and reading materials that would be helpful. Al White suggested they read through the subdivision regulations (Brad has a copy; Jackie does not). Larry Sharpsteen agreed that the entire board would take a few minutes and go over some important responsibilities and opinions of the board. Professional Development - Larry Tvaroha stated that the Town Board strongly encourages professional development and attending workshops and schooling. He mentioned that the Association of Towns meeting is being held February 20 - 22 in New York City, and invited George to expand further on that meeting. Larry Tvaroha stated that the Town Board would be able to sponsor board members that would like to attend this meeting. George stated that this is a very good planning meeting, and that there is two-day meeting held in the fall, which focuses on planning and zoning. George stated that. it is a rule that each board member attend one planning session per year; it could be local. Larry Sharpsteen . clarified with Larry Tvaroha that the Town Board will pick up the costs of the planning session. Larry Tvaroha responded that the town will reimburse expenses as per state rules and regulations. Al White made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Lin Davidson seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Submitted by Michelle Eastman The next meeting is scheduled for January 24, 1994.