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Monday , April 9 , 2001 7 : 30 PM PLANNING BOARD
4 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
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6 * Gregg Travis, Chair * Brad Griffin
7 * Larry Sharpsteen * Lin Davidson
8 * Viola Miller * David Hatfield
9 * Nancy Loncto
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11 $ Bud Shattuck, Town Councilman
12 * George Tatman, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
13 Public Present
14 Rod Kearl
15 Betsy Po
16 Dan
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19 GENERAL BUSINESS
20 Gregg Travis opened the meeting at 730 PM .
Approval of 3/12/01 Minutes — Brad Griffin stated that he was mistakenly identified as chair. Page 1, Line
28. . . Brad Griffin correct . . . see if it made sense. Page 2, Line 14 . . . Brad Griffin asked if. . . Lin Davidson
23 moved to accept the minutes as amended . Brad Griffin seconded , VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
24 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
25 Aprroval of 3/26/01 Minutes — Brad Griffin moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Lin Davidson
26 seconded . VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
27 Committee Reports — Lin Davidson stated that he has been involved with the Farmland Protection and he
28 thinks they have started to define the issues that the Town can go forward with in terms of the educational
29 component.
30 No other committee reports . Gregg Travis asked if there were committees that should be set up . Brad
31 Griffin stated that there are standing committees . . . Professional Planning Relations and Public Relations .
32 Larry Sharpsteen entered at 7 : 37 PM..
33 Gregg stated that if there is a subject for which they need a committee, they should bring it up at the next
34 meeting.
35 Rod Kearl , Town Center Revitalization Project — Rod Kearl explained that he was working with the
36 Town Center Committee and he drafted a Strategic Plan . Rod stated that it was a 50/50 matching grant
37 program, which could effectively double their buying power. Rod explained that he did an original draft in
38 January that he distributed to the Town Center Committee. They had some comments that he incorporated
39 into this draft. Rod stated that he distributed this draft on a much wider basis .
40 Rod Kearl stated that the program is to improve the appearance of businesses in rural commercial areas . Rod
saexplained the process he used to compose the designated commercial area. Gregg Travis stated that Mr.
Kearl had gone to the business owners and asked what kind of feedback he had gotten. Rod responded that
43 the feedback was positive. Gregg asked what the time period or dead line for application was . Rod replied
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1 that there are 2-3 application periods per year. Gregg asked if this would be a perennial program or if it had
2 a certain number of years. Rod stated that it is good as long as the county allocates money for it.
Lin Davidson asked if Rod needed the approval of the Town Board to send it to County Planning . Rod
4 stated that he did, but he would also like an endorsement by the Town Planning Board as well.
5 Larry Sharpsteen asked if, instead of going to the county with their hands out for state and federal tax money,
6 any thought had been given to raising the money the same way as it was raised for the lighthouse and money
7 and volunteer work has been raised for the library . Rod replied that they had gone to some individuals and
8 businesses, but the did not make an intensive push to see how much money they could raise. Rod stated that
9 with this program will match funds for materials and labor, up to $ 15 , 000.
10 Gregg Travis asked if there was a review required for the Town Board to see what the applicants are
11 requesting. Rod Kearl stated that the applicants apply directly to the County. George Totman replied that
12 every application that he has seen come to the County has been endorsed by the Town Boards . Gregg Travis
13 stated that they could make that recommendation to the Town Board that applicants come to the Town Board
14 for approval .
15 Rod Kearl explained that in the Strategic Plan, he does not get into designs or anything. It just establishes
16 goals and how you get there is another step.
17 Brad Griffin moved that the Planning Board recommend the concept of this plan for the approval by the
18 Town Board with the understanding that applications are forwarded through the Town Board. Lin Davidson
19 seconded. VOTE : ALL 1N FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
20 Po Subdivision, N . Triphammer Rd , Tax Map ##41 . 1-29.2 - Dan explained the subdivision. Dan stated
21 that they first went to the surrounding neighbors to see if they wanted to buy the whole parcel. The only one
22 that wanted to buy was John Stevens and he is interested in the first lot. Viola Miller stated that they have
always discouraged individual driveways . The Board discussed the curb cuts. Dan said that that they could
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put in shared driveways . The board continued to discuss the subdivision.
25 Brad Griffin asked what the background was on the right of way on the parcel. George Totman replied that
26 they have checked into it. George stated that he believes it was finally found out that Alex Cima kept that
27 when he owned the property when he did the other subdivisions up there. Alex sold that to the Po Family
28 Po, and they are going to sell that to John Stevens. Viola Miller stated that the access to that land was
29 supposed to come in from that area rather than Triphammer. George Totman replied that was when it had
30 been proposed as 6 lots and they were going to put in a road . Brad Griffin stated that those lines will
31 disappear on the map then that the Chairman signs . Dan agreed.
32 Larry Sharpsteen stated that on the surface it would appear that these lots are exceptionally deep. Gregg
33 Travis stated that regulations say they would discourage lots that are 3 to 4 times deeper than wide. Gregg
34 Travis stated that this is right on the edge, and Larry ' s point is duly noted but did not feel that Larry was
35 saying not to approve these because of it.
36 Lin Davidson stated that the map should also show the curb stops for the water. Dan stated that they would
37 put them on for the next meeting.
38 The board discussed whether this was a minor or a major subdivision application. Brad Griffin moved to
39 regard this as a major subdivision. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE: ALL IN FAVOR MOTION
40 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
41 The public hearing was scheduled for Monday, May 14 , 2001 .
42 Betsy Po and Dan thanked the Board .
opDicussion on Voucher - Gregg Travis reviewed the voucher submitted for the Planning Board. Gregg
stated that Tom Niederkorn charges $50 per hour and from January 18 , 2001 , to date he charged $ 1125 , plus
45 $25. 89 for printing.
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1 Brad Griffin moved that the Chair be authorized to sign the voucher. Lin Davidson seconded . VOTE : ALL
2 IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
• The Board reviewed the portion of the Land Use Ordinance that Torn Niederkorn sent for the commercial
4 zones .
S The next meeting will be held on April 23 , 2001 at 730 PM . They will do the SEQR for the Po subdivsion,
6 work on Schedule II and review committees.
7 David Hatfield moved to adjourn at 9 : 30 . Lin Davidson seconded . VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
8 CARRIED UNAN) MOUSLY .
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10 Submitted by Robin Cornell .
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3 Monday , April 9 , 2001 7 : 30 PM PLANNING BOARD
4 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
5 (*Delwin preset)
6 * Gregg Travis, Chair * Brad Griffin
7 * Larry Sharpsteen * Lin Davidson
8 * Viola Miller * David Hatfield
9 * Nancy Loncto
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1 I * Bud Shattuck, Town Councilman
12 * George Totman, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
13 Public Present
14 Rod Kearl
15 Betsy Po
16 Dan
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18
19 GENERAL BUSINESS
20 Gregg Travis opened the meeting at 730 PM.
aApproval of 3/12/01 Minutes - Brad Griffin stated that he was mistakenly identified as chair. Page 1, Line
28 . . . Brad Griffin correct. . . see if it made sense. Page 2, Line 14. . . Brad Griffin asked if. . . Lin Davidson
23 moved to accept the minutes as amended . Brad Griffin seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
24 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
25 Aprroval of 3/26/01 Minutes - Brad Griffin moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Lin Davidson
26 seconded . VOTE : ALL iN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
27 Committee Reports — Lin Davidson stated that he has been involved with the Farmland Protection and he
28 thinks they have started to define the issues that the Town can go forward with in terms of the educational
29 cornponent.
30 No other committee reports . Gregg Travis asked if there were committees that should be set up. Brad
31 Griffin stated that there are standing committees . . . Professional Planning Relations and Public Relations.
32 Larry Sharpsteen entered at 7 : 37 PM .
33 Gregg stated that if there is a subject for which they need a committee, they should bring it up at the next
34 meeting.
35 Rod Kearl, Town Center Revitalization Project - Rod Kearl explained that he was working with the
36 Town Center Committee and he drafted a Strategic Plan . Rod stated that it was a 50/50 matching grant
37 program, which could effectively double their buying power. Rod explained that he did an original draft in
38 January that he distributed to the Town Center Committee. They had some comments that he incorporated
39 into this draft. Rod stated that he distributed this draft on a much wider basis .
40 Rod Kearl stated that the program is to improve the appearance of businesses in rural commercial areas. Rod
di explained the process he used to compose the designated commercial area. Gregg Travis stated that Mr.
Kearl had gone to the business owners and asked what kind of feedback he had gotten . Rod responded that
43 the feedback was positive. Gregg asked what the time period or dead line for application was . Rod replied
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2 Town of Lansing Planning Board, April 9, 2001
1 that there are 2-3 application periods per year. Gregg asked if this would be a perennial program or if it had
ala certain number of years. Rod stated that it is good as long as the county allocates money for it.
Lin Davidson asked if Rod needed the approval of the Town Board to send it to County Planning. Rod
4 stated that he did, but he would also like an endorsement by the Town Planning Board as well.
5 Larry Sharpsteen asked if, instead of going to the county with their hands out for state and federal tax money,
6 any thought had been given to raising the money the same way as it was raised for the lighthouse and money
7 and volunteer work has been raised for the library. Rod replied that they had gone to some individuals and
8 businesses, but the did not make an intensive push to see how much money they could raise. Rod stated that
9 with this program will match funds for materials and labor, up to $ 15 , 000 .
10 Gregg Travis asked if there was a review required for the Town Board to see what the applicants are
11 requesting. Rod Kearl stated that the applicants apply directly to the County . George Totman replied that
12 every application that he has seen come to the County has been endorsed by the Town Boards . Gregg Travis
13 stated that they could make that recommendation to the Town Board that applicants come to the Town Board
14 for approval .
15 Rod Kearl explained that in the Strategic Plan , he does not get into designs or anything. It just establishes
16 goals and how you get there is another step .
17 Brad Griffin moved that the Planning Board recommend the concept of this plan for the approval by the
18 Town Board with the understanding that applications are forwarded through the Town Board. Lin Davidson
19 seconded . VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
20 Po Subdivision, N . Triphammer Rd , Tax Map #41 .- 1.-29.2 - Dan explained the subdivision.. Dan stated
21 that they first went to the surrounding neighbors to see if they wanted to buy the whole parcel. The only one
22 that wanted to buy was John Stevens and he is interested in the first lot. Viola Miller stated that they have
always discouraged individual driveways . The Board discussed the curb cuts . Dan said that that they could
put in shared driveways. The board continued to discuss the subdivision .
25 Brad Griffin asked what the background was on the right of way on the parcel . George Totman replied that
26 they have checked into it. George stated that he believes it was finally found out that Alex Cima kept that
27 when he owned the property when he did the other subdivisions up there. Alex sold that to the Po Family
28 Po, and they are going to sell that to John Stevens. Viola Miller stated that the access to that land was
29 supposed to come in from that area rather than Triphammer. George Totman replied that was when it had
30 been proposed as 6 lots and they were going to put in a road . Brad Griffin stated that those lines will
31 disappear on the map then that the Chairman signs . Dan agreed .
32 Larry Sharpsteen stated that on the surface it would appear that these lots are exceptionally deep . Gregg
33 Travis stated that regulations say they would discourage lots that are 3 to 4 times deeper than wide. Gregg
34 Travis stated that this is right on the edge, and Larry ' s point is duly noted but did not feel that Larry was
35 saying not to approve these because of it.
36 Lin Davidson stated that the map should also show the curb stops for the water. Dan stated that they would
37 put them on for the next meeting .
38 The board discussed whether this was a minor or a major subdivision application. Brad Griffin moved to
39 regard this as a major subdivision. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
40 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
41 The public hearing was scheduled for Monday, May 14 , 2001 .
42 Betsy Po and Dan thanked the Board .
Dicussion on Voucher - Gregg Travis reviewed the voucher submitted for the Planning Board . Gregg
>4 stated that Tom Niederkorn charges $ 50 per hour and from January 18,2001 , to date he charged $ 1125 , plus
45 $25 . 89 for printing.
3 Town of Lansing sing Plarnring Board, April 9, 3001
1 Brad Griffin moved that the Chair be authorized to sign the voucher. Lin Davidson seconded. VOTE : ALL
IN FAVOR MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Board reviewed the portion of the Land Use Ordinance that Tom Niederkorn sent for the commercial
4 zones .
5 The next meeting will be held on April 23 , 2001 at 7 : 30 PM . They wi.11 do the SEQR for the Po subdivsion,
6 work on Schedule 1I and review committees .
7 David Hatfield moved to adjourn at 9 : 30 . Lin Davidson seconded . VOTE : ALL LSI FAVOR. MOTION
8 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
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10 Submitted by Robin Cornell .
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Town of Lansing
Planning Board Meeting
4/9/01
7 : 30 PM
Lansing Town Hall — Board Room
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• Time: Agenda Topics
7 : 30 PM Approve Minutes
Report of Committees
8: 00 PM Rod Kearl - Town Center Revitalization Project
Po Subdivision -N. Triphammer Rd, Tax Map #41 .-1 -29 . 2
Report from Tom Niederkorn
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