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Home My WebLink About2006-07-24 • Town of Lansing Monday, July 24, 2006 7 : 15 PM PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS ('Denotes present) * 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 Engineers, Public Present Herb Beckwith Linda Beckwith Richard Lobdell • Doris Lobdell Patricia Torney David Buck General Business Nancy Loncto called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7 : 15 PM. Ms . Loncto requested if there were any concerns/suggestion from the Public Present. There were none . Richard Lobdell, Further Discussion - 4 Lot Major Subdivison, Farrell Road, Parcel # 39.4-19.3 Darby Kiley spoke on behalf of Richard Platt, Code Enforcement Office in regards to a letter received from Mr. Lobdell' s Engineer, Gary Wood with respect to complying with an alternative method for Erosion and Sediment Control when and if the time arises. After further discussion by the Planning Board Members and Ms. Kiley, it was determined that Mr. Lobdell must return with a hard copy of Plan B prior to final approval being granted. The completion of the SEQR was postponed until such time. Beckwith , Herb & Linda, 1 Lot Subdivision , 7 Whitetail Crossing, Parcel # 23 .- 1 -28.31 Nancy Loncto, Chairperson read the Legal Notice published in The Ithaca Journal with regards to the Public Hearing for a 1 Lot Flag Subdivison. Thomas Ellis made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 7 : 30 PM. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : 111 Lin Davidson —Aye Planning Board Minutes 7/24/06 li 110 Thomas Ellis - Aye Nancy Loncto — Aye Viola Miller - Aye Larry Sharpsteen — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Nancy Loncto read aloud a response from Legal Council, Guy Krogh with regards to who has jurisdiction in this case. Mr. Krogh indicated assuming the other requirements for Flag Lots have been met and/or that no variance from Zoning requirements are required, the Planning Board has the power to grant a Variance from the requirements of the Subdivision Local law pursuant to Article 8 . Ms. Loncto asked for Public comments, there were none. Lin Davidson made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7 :45 PM. Viola Miller seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Lin Davidson —Aye Thomas Ellis - Aye Nancy Loncto — Aye Viola Miller - Aye Larry Sharpsteen — Aye MOTION CARRIED . • Lin Davidson brought to the board ' s attention that this is a rather large parcel of acreage and The Planning Board does have the right to state no further Subdivision of the parcel should occur, without meeting the existing Regulations for egress . Mr. Beckwith indicated he has made an agreement with the neighbors on Ross Road and has obtained a 40 ft access to Ross Road. Lin Davidson completed the SEQR. Lin Davidson made a motion to declare a negative declaration. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Lin Davidson —Aye Thomas Ellis - Aye Nancy Loncto — Aye Viola Miller - Aye Larry Sharpsteen — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to accept the proposal for a Flag Lot - 1 Lot Subdivision. Based on the review by the Planning Board and Town Attorney of the pertinent laws and also under consideration that further development of the land without proper access will not be possible. Thomas Ellis seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Lin Davidson —Aye • Thomas Ellis - Aye 2 Planning Board Minutes 7/24/06 Nancy Loncto — Aye • Viola Miller - Aye Larry Sharpsteen — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Approval of June 26, 2006 & July 10, 2006 Minutes Lin Davidson made a motion to approve the Minutes as submitted. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Lin Davidson —Aye Thomas Ellis - Aye Nancy Loncto — Aye Viola Miller - Aye Larry Sharpsteen — Aye MOTION CARRIED . Lansing Stormwater Local Law Darby Kiley, Environmental Planner for the Town of Lansing and Richard Platt, C .E. O met with Deb Caraco from TG Miller, PC to discuss possible changes to the current Stormwater Local Law. Ms . Kiley presented options to include procedural changes, as well as amendments for the current 1 -5 acre regulations . Darby advised all members if • they had any suggestions or further comments to please contact her directly. Tompkins County Waterfront Plan Viola Miller brought to the Board ' s attention that for many years she served on the County Planning Committee and at that time the question of Waterfront Trails were discussed. The Committee was assured that the Trails would not interfere with the local businesses and private property, only State Highway property. Currently there are no more committees and the County has taken over. The County is talking Eminent Domain on several of the businesses and possibly a portion of the City Golf Course . After a brief discussion concerning the Town signing off on the Waterfront Plan as Lead Agency, Larry Sharpsteen made a motion directed to the Town Board pointing out that during the Planning Board' s review of the SEQR, they had specifically requested . wording that would remove the possibility of Government abuse, and that further, the Planning Board can sight early an original meeting on the Waterfront Trail where the discussion came up about interference with private property and a promise was made to The County Planning Committee at the time that the . Trail could be built without interfering with private property. The Town of Lansing Planning Board is the Lead Agency on the SEQR strongly opposes the exercise of Eminent Domain to move forward with this project. Lin Davidson seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Lin Davidson —Aye • Thomas Ellis - Abstained Nancy Loncto — Aye 3 Y Planning Board Minutes 7/24/06 iy Viola Miller - Aye • Larry Sharpsteen — Aye MOTION CARRIED. Comprehensive Plan The Planning Board was provided with the Alternative Energy paragraph that Thomas Ellis provided for the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board consented to have the following inserted into the Comprehensive Plan. #12 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY All communities have a responsibility to seek alternative energy sources be it solar, wind ,water or other yet to be developed technology. A responsible community acknowledges and fosters alternative energy uses that might make Lansing a better place to live in now and in the future. Alternative energy installations however usually involve land use that collides with historic use of existing controlled zones. Examples of problem areas could include noise levels and vision intrusion, and probably issues yet not considered. Having an open mind on new energy issues will be important for all small towns as part of the global community. GOAL To help our community work towards more "Green" and renewable energy sources to assure a cleaner safer future for our entire global community. GOAL To foster new energy sources to financially benefit our citizens by providing • cheaper energy cost at a predictable cost. OBJECTIVE Maintain our existing rural atmosphere and open scenic value by assessing individually, all new proposals to assure that they will fit into the Town of Lansing ' s created zones of development. OBJECTIVE Try to be open and receptive to all new energy proposals while always weighing heavily on the public opinion as to the impact on the applicable neighborhoods . Other Business/North Triphammer Multi-Use Subdivision Mathew Besemer, Councilman read a reply from Legal Council, Guy Krogh with regards to the right of way by Michaleen ' s . Mr. Krogh recommended that the Planning Board not allow the development until the road issue has been settled. It was suggested that the Planning Board encourage the Developer, Mr. O ' Connor to pursue the issue again with Michaleen ' s. Planning Board Vacancy Nancy Loncto advised the Members that a total of five (5) candidates have applied for the Alternate Member position. The applications are wildly different and Ms . Loncto would like to see some consistency between them. Nancy suggested that a letter be composed to send to the candidates requesting from them a one page letter advising the board what • they can bring to the Planning Board. The consensus of the board was for Ms . Loncto to go ahead and compose a letter. 4 b Planning Board Minutes 7/24/06 Y Lin Davidson made a motion to adjourn at 8 : 45 PM. Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Lin Davidson —Aye Thomas Ellis - Aye Nancy Loncto — Aye Viola Miller - Aye Larry Sharpsteen — Aye MOTION CARRIED. • • 5 Town of Lansing Planning Board Meeting July 24, 2006 Visitors Please Sign In Below : (Please Print) Name Address ►�7R � G ( oRJt`/ CVoq oc c- _,„t 4 L , (,.. &cf� 7 tkikAito0 Crocarl. en-Dbxl au- LLD tAi) . t c ciA 21 -Dors nakkefik Wtyr irT - )eA • http : //www. lansingtown. com/ • .1bi rii TOWN f IndustryofAgricLANultureandSSING icBty "• ZONING, PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT 1 Box 186 \`, �� Lansing, NY 14882 ��\%%1 E-mail: tolcodes@twcny.rr. com Town of Lansing Planning Board Meeting July 24 , 2006 7 : 15 PM Lansing Town Hall — Large Court Room http://www. lansingtown .com/ Agenda Time: Agenda Topics 7: 15 PM Darby Kiley Discussion Re: Letter From Gary • Wood, P.E. regarding Stormwater Plan - Richard Lobdell - Major Subdivision, Farrell Road, Parcel # 39.-1 -19.3 7:30 PM Beckwith, Herbert &Linda, Public Hearing, Flag Lot, Parcel # 23.-1 -28.31 Approval of June 26, 2006 & July 10, 2006 Minutes Darby Kiley Discussion Re: Lansing Stormwater Local Law Executive Session- Personnel Matter •