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Town of Lansing
Monday, April 10 , 2006 7 : 15 PM PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
(*Denotes pusealD
* Nancy Loncto, Chairperson Tom Ellis
* Larry Sharpsteen Lin Davidson
* Viola Miller * David Hatfield
* Brian Ivery
* Matthew Besemer, Town Board Liaison
* Richard Platt, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
David Herrick, P.E. Town of Lansing Engineer
Public Present
Timothy Buhl, P .E . John O ' Connor
Linda Becker Gregory Lawrence
Connie Wilcox Ernie Bayles
• Randy Catlin Robert Fortner
Harlon Redder
Rick Darfler
General Business
Nancy Loncto called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7 : 17 PM.
Tilley Enterprises, Inc. Informal Discussion - 1 Lot Subdivision, 2669
North Triphammer Road, Tax Parcel # 44.- 1-2
Linda Becker, Agent for Tilley Enterprises, Inc. appeared before the Planning Board
requesting feedback from the members concerning a pending purchase offer for a parcel
of land on North Triphammer Road. Tilley Enterprises, Inc. would like to divide the
property into 2 parcels and erect a Single Family Dwelling on each. Ms. Becker
presented 3 Sketch plans of which the Planning Board was in favor of the map labeled #
1 . The Planning Board requested that the driveway access(s) be shared along the lot line,
producing 1 curb cut . Ms. Becker was advised to return to the Planning Board for
Approval after Tilley Enterprises, Inc. takes possession of the property, and the Health
Department gives their approval.
Alan Lockett, Site Plan Review - Ice Cream Stand 341 Ridge Road,
Parcel # 32.- 1-47. 1
Mr. Lockett was not in attendance to present his case.
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• Harlan Redder, Site Plan Review- Fishing Bait & Tackle Shop, 504
Ridge Road, Parcel # 26.-5- 19
Mr. Redder appeared before the Planning Board with a Sketch Plan for Site Plan Review.
Mr. Redder would like to open a Fishing Bait/Tackle Shop in a two car garage that is
currently under construction. The driveway has been enlarged to handle vehicles towing
trailers/boats for temporary parking. A large tree has been removed to allow for sight
distance of 350' each way. Lighting would be on a timer in order to prevent disturbance to the
neighbors. The lighting would be located near the entryway to the shop. A small sign which will
be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance will be erected. Wild flowers or grass seed will be
planted on the side bank to prevent erosion.
Larry Sharpsteen advised Mr. Redder that the Planning Board requires that the lighting be a Shoe
Box style, focused down.
Larry Sharpsteen completed the SEQR Larry
made a motion to declare a negative
declaration. David Hatfield seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Hatfield - ,Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
• Nancy Loncto - Aye
Viola Miller - Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Lany Sharpsteen —,l Aye
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to accept the Site Plan review for the proposed Business
Use. This Site Plan review will be enforced by The; Code Enforcement Officer. Brian
Ivery seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS :
David Hatfield - Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
Viola Miller - Aye
Lany Sharpsteen - iAye
MOTION CARRIED.
Lany Sharpsteen made a motion to waive the Public Hearing. David Hatfield seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS :
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David Hatfield - Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
• Viola Miller - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen - '�'. ye •
MOTION CARRIED .
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Lansing Library, Site Plan Review — Expansion 27 Auburn Road, Parcel #
37. 1-2-8
4 * Burt Fortner and Ernie Bayles appeared before the Planning Board for Site Plan Review. Mr.
Fortner explained to the Board that the Library is in need'''' of expansion due to its use. Mr. Fortner
further explained that the addition will be on the back side of the building. The front of the building
will be re-established to fit in with the side courtyard between the Library and the Community
Building Grange. The following Site Plan explanation was presented to the board.
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• Storm Water Drainage : The additions and pavements proposed with the project will add
approximately 2000 s . f of impervious area to the existing site . At this time, new
sidewalks
and stairs are pitched to drain to the existing parking lot that. in turn, drains to the west
and south. Gutters from the new roofs will either tie into existing underground leaders
(reputed to go into a drvwelL location unclear) 'ior to daylight.
o Erosion Control : No special measures undertaken.
o Parking: provided by existing parking lots . New accessible spaces (2) will be striped and
signed. The existing curb will be modified for accessibility.
o Water and Sewer: tied into existing building. A new septic tank will be installed, as the
• existing will need to be relocated to facilitate new construction.
o Driveways : no changes .
o Site Lighting : Security/accent lighting will be provided by 6 new building mounted soffit
mounted downlights ( 150 watt maximum) in conjunction with an existing fixture over the
Auburn Road door. 2 new pedestal lights ( 106 watt maximum) will be mounted on the
steps leading to the new upper level entrance.
o Exterior Sign age: final exterior signage and lighting has not yet been decided. A
submittal shall be made to the Building Department for approval before construction of
the sign and/or sign lighting.
The hours of operation vary due to season and Volunteers running the Library. Currently
the hours are as follows :
Monday, 3pm — 8pm
Tuesday, 9am — 12pm
6pm — 8pm
Wednesday, 9am — 12pm
3pm — 8pm
• Thursday, 6pm-8pm
Friday, 9am — 12pm
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Saturdays, 9am- lpm
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The Planning Board requested that the Code Enforcement Officer submit a #239 on the
proposed plan.
Larry Sharpsteen completed the SE R. Larty Sharpsteen
psteen made a motion to declare a
negative declaration. David Hatfield seconded .
VOTE AS FOLLOWS :
David Hatfield - Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
Viola Miller - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen —1 Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
David Hatfield made a motion to waive the Public Hearing. Brian Ivery seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS :
David Hatfield - Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
Viola Miller - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Larry Sharpsteen stated for the record, the reason fdr waiving the Public Hearing is
because the project is an expansion of an existing use that is delineated in the
Comprehensive Plan for the town.
David Hatfield made a motion to accept the Site Plan as presented . Brian Ivery ry
VOTE AS FOLLOWS :
David Hatfield - Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
Viola Miller - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen — !Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Cayuga Way Subdivision, Sketch Plan, 73 Cherry Road, Parcel # (s) 40.-3-28.2
& 28. 1
Timothy Buhl, P.E. appeared before the board with a proposed Sketch Plan of the Cayuga Way
• Subdivision requesting feedback from the Planning Board. Nancy Loncto shared the following
comments from Town Engineer, David Herrick.
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• Cayuga Way Subdivision — Sketch Plan
o The proposed road configuration may require centerline slopes in excess of 10%. Refer to Lots 5-7
where grades are 14- 16%. The Engineer will have to indicate how grading will mitigate this
condition. h
o We ' ll need to coordinate the water system layout with the Engineer to allow for temporary use of
the Town' s booster station constructed in Pheasant Ivleadow and firture connections to a higher
pressure tank grid. As mentioned in previous correspondence to the former engineer the Town is
interested in a connection from the tank site to the main proposed on Grandview Drive.
o The re-configured lot layout. along Placid Terrace apparently "erases" the road right-of-way that
had been reserved on the former Lot 32 (see attached print). The Developer should provide a
replacement reservation unless the Town determines" that this future connection is not warranted.
o The proposed stormwater management practice should
be located on the site where it will capture
the majority of the disturbed site. The present location may not serve many of the parcels unless
additional ditches and piping are proposed.
o A copy of a. sealed boundary and topographic survey; should be submitted with any subsequent
plans.
o The alterations within the Lakeview Subdivision may require additional Planning Board action on
previous approvals granted that project. Perhaps the II� own Attorney should be consulted on this
•matter.
Mr. Buhl responded by showing/explaining the Subdivision layout . The plans indicate the
proposed Subdivision will tie in to the road with the Lakeview Subdivision which is
North-Northwest. An additional road up the south side for further connection will be
made. South is the Pheasant Meadow Subdivision. There will be 18 lots, all above 1 acre
• or more. The upper lots of the Subdivision will need to be tied into the booster pump
station. Mr. O ' Connor is currently working an agreement out with the Barden Corp. with
respect to road connections. Mr. Buhl stated the "easement" to the North that Mr. Herrick
is speaking of can be worked out. As for the Stormwater, 95% of the drainage will flow
into the retention basin located in the lowest section of the development. Backyards will
have swales. The lower portion of Lot # 10 will need some work. The project will be
completed in Phases. The Phases will be shown when the Preliminary Plat Sketch is
submitted.
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to declare a Major Subdivision. Viola Miller seconded.
VOTE AS FOLLOWS :
David Hatfield - Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
Viola Miller - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen -HAye
MOTION CARRIED.
North Triphammer Multi Use Subdivision, Sketch Plan, Parcel # 37. 1-6-3.362
Timothy Buhl, P.E. appeared before the Planning Board with a proposed Multi Use Subdivision
Sketch. Mr. Buhl began by stating there are 3 separate drainage swales on the property. The
Subdivision will consist of 25 Condo Units, with 18 Single Family homes around for buffers.
Nancy Loncto shared the David Herrick' s comments:
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• N. Triphammer Multi-Use Subdivision — Sketch Plan
o The road configuration creates a dead-end Town street that should be reviewed by the Highway
Superintendent. It would be preferred from a traffic 'circulation perspective to connect the cul-de-
sac to the intersection of N. Triphammer and Hi11cre"st Road along the 60 foot strip owned by
Michaleen' s. The middle intersection could then be eliminated. This would be consistent with the
draft Town Road Network developed at your September 26, 2005 working session. Collectively,
we had envisioned a connector between N. Triphammer Road and E. Shore Drive. The current
proposal provides no such access to the west. It would be helpful to review a scheme with a.
`through' road. Naturally, the Tompkins County Highway Department will need to be involved in
all aspects of the intersection planning and design. Further, it may be necessary to prepare a traffic
impact analysis for tins proposal .
o Based on the site topography a. stormwater management practice may be necessary for the
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southern 1/3 of the property. The other two retention areas" shown are adjacent to or including
existing water courses which may result in larger facilities.
o The development is within the Town's proposed Sewer Benefit District and would be a property to
initially receive sewer service once the district is established. If the schedule of this project
requires installation of on-site septic systems then we ' ll want to negotiate easements for future
sanitary sewer main routes on and through this parcel.
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Connie Wilcox, Town Councilperson advised Mr. 'Buhl and Mr. O ' Connor that the
Lansing Town Board has agreed that the community needs "affordable housing" . Ms.
Wilcox defined "affordable housing" as $ 160, 000. to $200, 00'0 price range.
John O ' Connor stated the Condos will probably be ,priced at $200, 000. 00
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Brian Ivery & Larry Sharpsteen stated that they MInotfeel that the selling amount of
$200, 000 is an "affordable" amount.
Richard Platt advised the board that John Young contacted him to let him know that the
Planning Board need not leave any connecting roads from this development through to
his, as he will develop his own.
Nancy Loncto advised Mr. Buhl and Mr. O ' Connor'to consider another Sketch Plan with
a paper road to the South. Ms. Loncto recommended that the Code Enforcement Officer
refer to Michaleen ' s minutes from previous a approval with regards to the paper road.
This project will be completed in Phases. Larry Sharpsteen indicated this project would
be just the one for a PDA.
Tompkins County Waterfront Plan/Referral to Town Board
Members were previously presented with a resolution to review for an Ordinance approval by the
Town Board.
Larry Sharpsteen questioned whether it is appropriate for the resolution be directed to The Town of
Lansing. Mr. Sharpsteen indicated that the Town is Lead Agency for the County and the resolution
should be address to the County. Previously the Town reviewed the EIS for the entire County.
• Larry Sharpsteen suggested that the resolution be re-worded. Mr. Plan will contact Joan Jurkowich
and Guy Krogh for further advice This will be discussed at the next Planning Board Meeting.
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Drake Road Subdivision, Revised Sketch Plan, Parcel # 35.-3-13. 12
Ms. Loncto advised the Members that this Subdivision will be reviewed at the May 8th meeting.
Funding/Sewer
Nancy Loncto explained that there is Federal funding available to the Town via the County
Planning Department. Part of the contingency would include re-districting our R2 District (Sewer
Line) to include more opportunities for higher density. Ms. Loncto inquired from the Members if
they would consider looking at increasing density and reviewing the Height requirements in the B 1 .
It was the consensus of the Planning Board that they would consider this for further •
discussion/review in the fall 2006 to include, but not limited to RI , R2 and B1 Districts.
Comprehensive Plan
Nancy Loncto advised the Members that the meeting of April 24, 2006 will be directed to
completing the Comprehensive Plan. David Hen-ick will',"be in attendance and will have more maps
to include in the Plan. All members were encouraged to review their copy of the Comprehensive
Plan and come prepared with comments/concerns as this will be the last review before passing on to
the Town Board for Approval.
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM. Brian Ivery seconded.
• VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
David Hatfield - Aye
Brian Ivery - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
Viola Miller - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen - 'Aye
MOTION CARRIED. (
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