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Town of Lansing
Planning Board Meeting
9/25/00
7 :00 PM
Lansing Town Hall — Board Room
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lime: Agenda Topics •
7:00 PM Public Hearing , Mckane Subdivision, Tax Map #27A-27. 22
Approve Minutes of 8128/00 &9/11100
7:30 PM VMA Presentation, Lynn Leopold
Report of Committees
Anything else one deems important to bring to the Board
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Town of Lansing
3 Monday , September 25 , 2000 7 : 00 PM PLANNING BOARD
4 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
5 (' IcittiIrs went)
6 * Brad Griffin, Chair * Jacoba Baker
7 * Larry Sharpsteen * Lin Davidson
8 Viola Miller * David Hatfield
9 * Gregg Travis
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11 * Bud Shattuck, Town Councilman
12 * George Totman, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
13 Public Present
14 Ronald Parks 125 Triphammer Terrace
15 Phil Skeps 80 Triphammer Terrace
16 Mark McKane 150 Buck Rd
17 Marian Partridge 15 Brickyard Rd
18 Candis Bailey 56 Triphammer Terrace (Gaslight 8F)
19 Agnes Zavaski 144 Buck Rd
20 Robert Zavaski 144 Buck Rd
1. Karen Edelstein 397 Salmon Creek Rd
Paul Costantini 1 Whispering Pines Drive
23 Walter Poland 7 Triphammer Terrace
24 Janet Keefe 4 Dandyview Heights
25 Caroline Rasmussen 127 Asbury Rd
26 Dennis Osika 25 Dandyview Heights
27 Douglas McEver 21 Drake Rd
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29 GENERAL BUSINESS
30 Brad Griffin opened the meeting at 7: 05 PM.
31 Public Hearing McKane Subdivision, Buck Road , Tax Parcel #27.- 1-27.22
32 Brad Griffin read the legal notice and opened the public hearing .
33 Brad Griffin asked if anyone had questions for Mr. McKane. Brad Griffin stated that the SEQR was
34 completed at the previous meeting . Agnes Zavaski asked where the subdivision was going to be. Mr.
35 McKane explained the subdivision to her. The Board discussed the subdivision. Mr. McKane asked what
36 would happen if someone wanted a piece of the parcel 3 or 4 years from now. Larry Sharpsteen replied that
37 with the next subdivision it would become a major subdivision. Mr. Kane asked if that was true even though it
38 has over 500 feet of road frontage and was over 3 acres . Larry Sharpsteen stated that they would have to take
39 a look at it. Mr. McKane stated that it would still have to come before the Planning Board. Lin Davidson
40 replied that was correct.
i Brad Griffin stated that on the application it stated that there were 2 parcels approximately 2 . 5 acres each .
Mrs. McKane replied that was a misunderstanding on her part. Mrs . McKane stated that she thought they
43 were doing a separate parcel and not the three indicated . Mrs . McKane stated that it should be listed as the
44 three lots , where the body shop is, the lot that they sold , and the remaining parcel . George Totman corrected
45 the application .
2 Tower ofLansing Plrn,ningJloard September 25, 2000
I Larry Sharpsteen motioned to close the public hearing. Jackie Baker seconded . VOTE : ALL iN FAVOR ,
2 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. •
3 Lin Davidson motioned to approve the subdivision as corrected. David Hatfield seconded. VOTE : ALL IN
4 FAVOR MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
5 George Totman explained to Mr. McKane that lie would need to bring in the survey map for Brad Griffin to
6 sign . Mr. McKane thanked the board .
7 Unique Natural Areas Presentation
8 I3rad Griffin introduced Lynn Leopold . Ms . Leopold passed out pamphlets about the UNA. Ms . Leopold
9 stated that there are 192 UNAs in Tompkins County and described how it began .
10 Ms , Leopold did a slide presentation and explained the purposes of the UNA:
I 1 * Identify and describe areas in the county with outstanding environmental qualities .
12 * Promote the conservation and/or preservation of UNAs .
13 * Help people make informed choices about development in or near these areas .
14 Gregg Travis entered at 7 : 30 PM.
15 Ms . Leopold explained that there are 23 reasons why these areas are selected and described these reasons. Ms .
16 Leopold stated that in no way does the designation of UNAs imply any type of regulatory authority. Ms .
17 Leopold stated that it is hoped that people will use it as a planning tool . Ms . Leopold explained that it does not
1 ` have any legal weight.
19 Gregg Travis asked if Ms . Leopold knew how or when the UNAs have been used in the decision making
20 process. Lynn Leopold gave an example of how it was used in the Village of Lansing such as creating
21 restrictions on the steepness that people can build on and trying to preserve as many trees as possible . Ms , .
22 Leopold stated that it was being used to help reconfigure a site to preserve these areas if possible.
23 Brad Griffin thanked Ms. Leopold.
24 Approval of Minutes of 8/28/00 Lin Davidson moved to accept the minutes as submitted . Larry Sharpsteen
25 seconded , VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR.. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
26 Approval of Minutes of 911 1 /00 .Lin Davidson moved to accept the minutes as submitted . David Hatfield
27 seconded. VOTE : ALL fN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
28 Work Session
29 Brad Griffin explained that Jackie Baker allowed them to reconvene the last meeting on Sunday, September 24
30 at Baker ' s Acres . Brad Griffin stated that the work session involved a variety of recommendations for
31 correction to the zoning ordinance.
32 Review of the Land Use Ordinance
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34 Gregg Travis reminded the board where they had left off at the Work Session. Larry Sharpsteen stated that
35 they had discussed the Lakeshore district. Bud Shattuck stated that he thought that at the end, they had
36 decided that it would be ok as long as they met the minimum open space requirements. Brad Griffin stated that
37 the actual separation of Lakeshore and Lake Frontage could be done with a parenthetic reference within
38 Lakeshore. Larry Sharpsteen agreed . Tom Niederkorn stated that he thought it was possible to do it like that .
39 Larry Sharpsteen recommended dividing Lakeshore into subcategories on Schedule O .
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4 t The board discussed the proposed changes made at the work session .
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43 Brad Griffin stated that they had received letters from residents requesting their zones be changed. Brad stated
44 that it was his view that it would be premature to ask the Town Board to act on this until they have the
3 ,Towit of Lansing Planning Board, September 25, 2000
I opportunity to consider the recommendations that are put before them, either by this Board, or any group.
• Brad stated that it would be premature until the definitions are known. The Board agreed.
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4 Paul Costantiniasked if there was any way they could get a copy of die proposed changes to the zoning
5 ordinance before the next meeting so that they may review it. Brad Griffin replied that the Planning Board may
6 not even have a copy of it before that night.
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8 Ron Parks stated that he understands that someone can clear their land without getting any permits or anything,
9 but wanted to know if that relates to subdivisions that have not yet been approved. Larry Sharpsteen replied
10 that yes , it does because it is their land. Mr. Parks stated that they are clearing it for a subdivision that has not
it been approved yet. Larry Sharpsteen replied that they could be clearing it for another reason such as logging it
12 for a cash crop . Larry stated that it is their land and they can do that if they want to . Mr. Parks asked how far
I3 they can go before it is approved . Larry Sharpsteen stated that they could not dig cellar holes. Bud Shattuck
14 stated that they could not do any construction at all .
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16 Lin Davidson motioned to adjourn. David Hatfield seconded . VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
17 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
15 The next regular meeting will be held on October 9 , 2000 .
IS Submitted by Robin Cornell
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Town of Lansing
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3 Monday , September tember 25 , 2000 7 : 00 PM PLANNING BOARD
4 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
5 (•Denotes p escit0
6 * Brad Griffin . Chair * Jacoba Baker
7 * Larry Sharpsteen * Lin Davidson
S Viola Miller * David Hatfield
9 * Greeg Travis
10
I I * Bud Shattuck, Town Councilman
12 * George Totnian, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
13 Public Present
14 Ronald Parks 125 Triphammer Terrace
15 Phil Skeps 80 Triphammer Terrace
16 Mark McKane 150 Buck Rd
17 Marian Partridge 15 Brickyard Rd
is Candis Bailey 56 Triphammer Terrace (Gaslight 8?)
19 Agnes Zavaski 144 Buck Rd
20 Robert. Zavaski 144 Buck Rd
21 Karen Edelstein 397 Salmon Creek Rd
Paul Cosutntini t Whispering Pines Drive
3 Walter Poland 7 Triphammer Terrace
24 Janet Keefe 4 Dandyview Heights
25 Caroline Rasmussen 127 Asbury Rd
26 Dennis Osika 25 Dandyview Heights
27 Douglas McEver 21 Drake Rd
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29 GENERAL BUSINESS
30 Brad Griffin opened the meeting at 7 ; 05 PM.
31 Public Hearing McKane Subdivision, Buck Road , Tax Parcel #27 .- 1 -27 . 22
32 Brad Griffin read the legal notice and opened the public. hearing.
33 Brad Griffin asked if anyone had questions for Mr. NlcKime. Brad Griffin stated that the SEQ.R was
34 completed at the previous meeting. Agnes Zavaski asked where the subdivision was going to be. Mr.
35 McKane explained the subdivision to her, The Board discussed the subdivision. Mr. McKane asked what
36 would happen if someone wanted a piece of the parcel 3 or 4 years from now. Larry Sharpsteen replied that
37 with the next subdivision it would become a major subdivision . Mr. McKane asked if that was true even
38 though it has over 500 feet of road frontage and was over 3 acres . Larry Sharpsteen stated that they would
39 have to take a look at it. Mr. McKane stated that it would still have to come before the Planning Board. Lin
10 Davidson replied that was correct.
41 Bract Griffin stated that on the application it stated that there were 2 parcels approximately 2 . 5 acres each.
e2 Mrs . Mc.Kane replied that was a misunderstanding on her part. Mrs. McKane stated that she thought they
43 were doing a separate parcel and not the three indicated . Mrs , lvlcKane stated that it should be listed as the
44 three lots , where the body shop is , the lot that they sold, and the remaining parcel , George Totman corrected
45 the application.
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2 Torn of L ansing Planning foard. September 25, 2000
1 Larry Sharpsteen motioned to close the public hearing. Jackie Baker seconded . VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR_
2 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . •
3 Lin .Davidson motioned to approve the subdivision as corrected . David Hatfield seconded . VOTE: ALL IN
4 FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ,
5 George Totman explained to Mr. McK.ane that he would need to bring in the survey map for Brad Griffin to
6 sign. Mr, McKane thanked the board .
7 Unique Natural Areas Presentation
8 Brad Griffin introduced .Lynn Leopold . Ms . Leopold passed out pamphlets about the UNA. Ms . Leopold
9 stated that there are 192 UNAs in Tompkins County and described how it began .
to Ms . Leopold did a slide presentation and explained the purposes of the UNA:
t I * Identify and describe areas in the county with outstanding environmental qualities .
12 * Promote the conservation and/or preservation of UNAs .
13 * Help people make informed choices about development in or near these areas .
14 Gregg Travis entered at 7 : 30 PM..
15 Ms . Leopold explained that there are 23 reasons why these areas are selected and described these reasons. Ms.
16 Leopold stated that in no way does the designation of UNAs imply any type of regulatory authority. Ms.
17 Leopold stated that it is hoped that people will use it as a planning tool , Ms . Leopold explained that it does not
18 have any legal weight .
19 Gregg Travis asked if Ms . Leopold knew how or when the UNAs have been used in the decision making
20 process . Lynn Leopold gave an example of how it was used in the Village of Lansing such as creating
21 restrictions on the steepness that people can build on and trying to preserve as many trees as possible. Ms .
22 Leopold stated that it was being used to help reconfigure a site to preserve these areas if possible.
23 Brad Griffin thanked Ms . Leopold .
24 Approval of Minutes of 8/28/00 Lin Davidson moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Larry Sharpsteen
25 seconded . VOTE : ALL TN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
26 Approval of Minutes of 9/11/00 Lin Davidson moved to accept the minutes as submitted. David Hatfield
27 seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
28 Work Session
29 Brad Griffin . explained that Jackie Baker allowed them to reconvene the last meeting on Sunday, September 24
30 at Baker ' s Acres . Brad Griffin stated that the work session involved a variety of recommendations for
31 correction to the zoning ordinance .
32 Review of the Land Use Ordinance
33
34 Gregg Travis reminded the board where they had left off at the Work Session . Larry Sharpsteen stated that
35 they had discussed the Lakeshore district. Bud Shattuck stated that he thought that at the end, they had
36 decided that it would be ok as long as they met the minimum open space requirements. .Brad Griffin stated that
37 the actual separation of Lakeshore and Lake Frontage could be done with a parenthetic reference within
38 Lakeshore. Larry Sharpsteen agreed. Torn Niederkorn stated that he thought it was possible to do it like that.
39 Larry Sharpsteen recommended dividing Lakeshore into subcategories on Schedule IT.
40 11 .
41 The board discussed the proposed changes made at the work session .
42
43 Brad Griffin stated that they had received letters from residents requesting their zones be changed . Brad stated
44 that it was his view that it would be premature to ask the Town Board to act on this until they have the
! .
3 Town of Lansing Pknzninzg Board. September 25, 2000
I opportunity to consider the recommendations that are put before them, either by this Board, or any group .
Brad stated that it would be premature until the definitions are known . The Board agreed.
41?
4 Paul Costanti.ni asked if there was any way they could get a copy of the proposed changes to the zoning
5 ordinance before the next meeting so that they may review it. Brad Griffin replied that the Planning Board may
6 not even have a copy of it before that night.
7
8 Ron Parks stated that he understands that someone can clear their land without getting any permits or anything,
9 but wanted to know if that relates to subdivisions that have not yet been approved. Larry Sharpsteen replied
to that yes, it does because it is their land . Mr. Parks stated that they are clearing it for a subdivision that has not
i t been approved yet. Larry Sharpsteen replied that they could be clearing it for another reason such as logging it
12 for a cash crop . Larry stated that it is their land and they can do that if they want to. Mr. Parks asked how far
13 they can go before it is approved . Larry Sharpsteen stated that they could not dig cellar holes . Bud Shattuck
14 stated that they could not do any construction at all. •
15
16 Lin Davidson motioned to adjourn_ David Hatfield seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
17 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
is The next regular meeting will be held on October 9 , 2000 .
19 Submitted by Robin Cornell
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