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Home My WebLink About2005-02-14 Town of Lansing Monday, February 14 , 2005 7 : 15 PM PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS (*Denotes present) Nancy Loncto, Chairperson * Tom Ellis * Larry Sharpsteen * Lin Davidson * Viola Miller * David Hatfield * Gregg Travis * Brian Ivery (Alt.) * Bud Shattuck, Deputy Town Supervisor * Richard Platt, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer Public Present Jasper Munson Mark Mecenas Matty Holochuck • Catherine Deis William Duthie General Business : Lin Davidson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7 : 15 PM. Jasper Munson, Site Plan Review — Used Car Lot, Peruville Road, Tax Parcel No . 37. 1 -2-19 Jasper Munson appeared before the Planning Board for Site Plan Review. Mr. Munson intends to display approximately 10 vehicles on the lot, to be seen by appointment. Lin Davidson questioned the drainage. Larry Sharpsteen indicated that this parcel is fairly flat, and drainage flows to the ditch. Grass will be planted in the lawn area, and Pine Trees to the West. There will be no lighting. The driveway will be in line with Marty' s Auto across the road, if approved by the DOT . It was discussed if Mr. Munson has any future plans to enlarge the area, he would have to go through Site Plan Review again. Lin Davidson made a motion to complete the SEQR. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Lin Davidson completed the SEQR. Lin Davidson made a motion to declare a negative declaration. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. • Larry Sharpsteen indicated the Code Enforcement Officer must receive in writing the • DOT approval/change. If changes are to be made Mr. Munson this will need to go through Site Plan again. Larry Sharpsteen requested that Mr. Munson provide the Code Enforcement with the variety of trees, spacing and location of plantings . Lin Davidson indicated that New York State Law requires that a 239 be submitted to the County. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to acknowledge the proposed project in its present state meets all the requirements for Site Plan Review as put forth in the Ordinance, and with the understanding that any changes to the Use or increases in size of the proposed Use will require returning to the Planning Board for Site Plan Review. David Hatfield seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. William Duthie — United Storage, Continuation of Site Plan Review, New Storage Building, 484 Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 32 .4 -3 William Duthie appeared before the Planning Board with shoebox lighting information provided to him by NYSEG per the Planning Board ' s request. Greg Travis made a motion to approve the Duthie ' s proposal including the lighting that has been proposed. Thomas Ellis seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mark Holochuck, Mark Mecenas, (Agent), Informal discussion, 4 Lot Subdivision — N. Triphammer Road, Tax Parcel No. 41 .-1 -29.2 • Mark Mecenas, Agent and Matty Holchuck appeared before the Planning Board for an informal discussion requesting feedback for a proposed 4 Lot Subdivision. Larry Sharpsteen shared the following comments on his likings . 1 . It doesn ' t leave lots so large that the owner would be tempted to subdivide and leave the Town with Flag Lots. 2 . It does provide a vehicle whereby planning for future roads could be addressed by proper location of easements on the property. Mr. Mecenas has walked the land checking for drainage issues as he has had some concerns . A Perk test will need to be conducted. Larry Sharpsteen indicated this would not be the type of Subdivision that would be looked on with favor to re-subdivide. Thomas Ellis was in favor of the Subdivision however, he would like to see lot #3 extend along the boundary with an easement. David Hatfield agreed. Catherine & Thomas Deis, Site Plan Review — Dog Grooming Business, 33 Maple Drive Catherine Deis appeared before the Planning Board for Site Plan review for the purpose • of operating a dog grooming business on her property. There will be no overnight boarding. Current septic system will be used, there will be no sight lighting, parking will • remain the same size, no signs displayed and no new construction to be undertaken. All neighbors within 600 ' have previously been notified of this proposal to include an invite to this meeting. None appeared. SEQR not required. Viola Miller made a motion to approve. Greg Travis seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Approval of January 10, 2005 & January 24, 2005 Minutes Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to accept the January 10, 2005 minutes as submitted. David Hatfield seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to accept the January 24, 2005 minutes as submitted. David Hatfield seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Other Business Lin Davidson brought to the Board' s attention a handout regarding what the Public should expect when they come to a Public Hearing. Lin suggested to the Planning Board Members that they read the material. Dick Plan provided the Members with information from the Planning Federation regarding available training. • Ormsby-Dental Office Site Plan Gary Wood would like to hold off until spring to do a survey. Scott Pinney — Old Egan ' s Building Dick Platt distributed a letter from Mr. Pinney expressing what he would like to do with the Egan building. Mr. Pinney does not want to invest a lot of money, then be turned down by the Planning Board. Larry Sharpsteen explained that Mr. Pinney contacted him to see what the Planning Board will allow him to do with the Egans building. Mr. Pinney would be investing $64,000 in a new roof to match the surrounding buildings . Mr. Pinney would like to know if he can rent the building out for Warehouse Storage in order to get the cash flowing so that he may due the improvement needed. Eventually he would like to turn the building into office space . According to Richard Platt, a Warehouse is not an allowable use in that area. The Planning Board advised Mr. Platt to deny for the above reason, and refer Mr. Pinney to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Comprehensive Plan • I The students have been instructed to gather traffic data and forward the information to • David Herrick ASAP . David Herrick will be responsible to complete the task of obtaining further information regarding traffic data. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion that an $ 800. 00 expense cap be placed on that Mr. Herrick will be completing. Greg Travis seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Lin Davidson has requested that Larry Sharpsteen and Greg Travis sit down with him and go over Comprehensive Plan assignments that need to be distributed to the Planning Board Members for further research. County Plan Joan Jurchowich from the Tompkins County Planning Department will be at the March 14, 2005 Planning Board meeting to present a short presentation on The Waterfront Revitalization Program. Larry Sharpsteen stated for the record, he is opposed to the County Plan. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 00 PM. David Hatfield seconded. VOTE : ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. • • \\ill; TOWN of LANSING "Home of Industry, Agriculture and Scenic Beauty "� � ZONING , PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT 1 Box 186 �` , `�� Lansing, NY 14882 11 � 111 E-mail : tolcodes@twcny . rr . com • Town of Lansing Planning Board Meeting February 14 , 2005 7 : 15 PM Lansing Town Hall — Small Court Room http://www. lansingtown .com/ •Agenda Time: Agenda Topics 7: 15 PM Jasper Munson, Site Plan Review - Use Car Lot, Peruville Road - Parcel 37. 1 -2-19 7:40 PM William Duthie - United Storage, Continuation of Site Plan Review, new storage building, 484 Ridge Road - Parcel #32.-1 -3 8:00 PM Holochuck (Mark Mecenas - Agent) Informal Discussion, 4 Lot Subdivision - Triphammer Road, Parcel # 41 :1 -29.2 8: 15 PM Deis, Catherine & Thomas, Site Plan Review - Dog Grooming business, 33 Maple Drive, Parcel # 37. 1 -3- 42 Approval of January 10th & January 24th 2005 Minutes .' r `' v"or T OWN of LANSING "Home of Industry, Agriculture and Scenic Beauty " • % x�� ZONING , PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT 1 Box 186 `‘ Lansing, NY 14882 1 � Il E-mail : tolcodes®twcny . rr . com Town of Lansing Planning/Town Board Meeting January 31 , 2005 7 : 15 PM Lansing Town Hall — Large Court Room http://www.lansingtown.com/ * Agenda Time: Agenda Topics 7: 15 PM The Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan, Section III . POLICY-GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Page 1 of 1 -. Tolcodes From : "Nancy Loncto" <njs6@IS . Cornell .edu > To : "Town of Lansing" <tolcodes@twcny. rr.com > Sent: Wednesday , January 26 , 2005 10 :46 AM Subject: Some wording Dear Rachel , Try out this for wording — send via e-mail to all Planning Board and Town Board Members - - then send out hard copy . . . . CALL ME WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ! Each Planning Board member has agreed to facilitate the discussion on one or more of the topics in Section III of the Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan ( 1994 ) with suggest edits at a later date . Please reference the list below and come prepared to lead a 15 minute discussion on your topic(s) . It is the goal of this meeting to identify any additions or deletions we (the Planning Board and Town Board Members) would like to see to the introductory narrative , stated goals and objectives for each topic. The student interns working on this project will be in attendance and will keep notes on all comments . Rachel and Dick will provide maps and overhead - - if you have a special request for a map please be sure to let one of them know ASAP . It will serve the project well if you would please familiarize yourself with the entire document in advance of this meeting . Thank you for your dedication and cooperation in this undertaking required by New York State Town Law . • List: Growth and Development Agriculture Traffic and Transportation Sewer and Water Systems Industrial Development Commercial Development Town Center Housing Natural , Historic and Cultural Resources Parks and Recreation Community Life Implementation Nancy J . Loncto Associate Director for Administration Southeast Asia Program Cornell University 180 Uris Hall Ithaca , NY 14853 Telephone 607 :255-8902 Fax 607 :254-5000 http ://www. einaudi .cornell . edu/southeastasia/ • 1 /26/2005