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Town of Lansing
Monday, September 24, 25517: 15 PM PLANNING/TOWN BOARD
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
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Lin Davidson , Chairman TornItilis
" Larry Shcrpsteen " Nancy l.,oncto
Viola Miller David HaWeld
Larry duidema
Richard Mat Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
David Herrick, Cd. Town of Lip nsinp Engineer
Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Racy
Darby Kiley, TOL Environments ] Llanner
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
* ] ntthew 13cwer, Town heard Liaison
Stephen Farkas, Su pervisor
hod. Shattuck, Deputy Supervisor
Coru' ie Wilcox
Public Present
Dan Veaner
General Business
Lin Davidson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7 : 17 TO .
Public Comment
Dan 'Sinner stated Ire represents the Dublin and feels the "!Awn shoo [ d have e
future ,
Recognition
On behalf of the fAwn Board , ivlatthew deserver thanked Nancy 1.,oncte for the
time she served a Chairperson of the blhreiep Board ,
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Viola Miller expressed her concerns with the way things are working Between
al the Planning Board and Town Board .
Ms . Miller gave e brief history of how the Planning Board was established, the
duties of the Planning Board Members end the reason for the formation of the
Village from the Town -
' Town Board Liaison
lvlatthe o Besenxer expressed to the Planning Board TiewB rs that the reason for
the joint meeting wee to get togahias and see where the Planning Board is with
the Zoning Ordinance update, if there is any help needed, etc, As of this date,
the Town Board has not seen a hard copy .
Zoning Ordinance Update
Nancy I_oncto presented the following verbally and requested they be made part
of the record ;
INTRODUCTION :
ION ;
In rite Tole as chair to the Town of Lansing Planning Board .[ fell it sir responsibility ro
heed the desires direction of the Town. Board while facilitating the work that came before
the Town of Lansing Planning Board , There tore I subordinated most ifnol all of my own
opinions . Now that I am ee longer- chair I believe that it is ussniodent upon sic as aM ra -
shest Planning Beard member to share my opinions and in .test allow for then to be
made a part of the record to the sxteet my peers desire ,
Please keep hr riled an Ithaca Journal quote wound the Town Board ' s decision to "table"
the sewer — " vy0e should have all of the questions answered the best we can " . T ani
son fused and have reixle questions as I imagine some PB members do .
RECENT HISTORY.
I learned in e recent conversation with the. VT liaison that Be TB had agreed to hire a
.planner , the later nestled to excuse himself from this indication when he learned that the
T13 had re-brooded on that decision , Then subsequently , because 1 was confused ; as was
he , he et any request brought tonvard in the "I- B the job description to hire an intern , The
response lie received from the "Ith was that they did not support the hiring red was
questioned about what the intern was going to do .
At this point f would like to go an record and indirate that the Board is correct to its
thinking that a planner mwrauld serve Lansing well , in Its desire to re-wril:e the existing
ordinance isle law-
he revisit less recent history and quoin. Bud as to why the county was contracted to
conduct a re- '!.Write — "Lansing wants the best (the prole - type) of town zoning law ash the
town attorney rocs recommending that it be moved Into town law" - Based upon this TB
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desire and based upon the lack of understanding various ilems I have heard voiced by
Planning Beard members I believe it is now impsrslioe to hire a planner as the next
logical step . This should be a consultative position . However allow me to make some
clarifications around my statement based as tire last rive years as chair, recent training ,
and recent. research .
TRAINING INDICATES :
PB members serve at the discretion of the TB .
2 . The Zoning Ordinance is Na purview ad the 7' 13 as the legislative body.
RESEARCH INDICrbZdd !
7'o quote and endorse. a Irtsr ' ark. Times article ` -The planner ' s respons ] b ] lilp is to
empower the people to make decisions for themselves end their own communities . The
process could also prove educational for the comuitunity members -- community members.
could even interview potential planners who typically mart with legislators behind closed
doors . Such a give an.d take could yield a well - in - (formed population , elevating the public
debate about planning issues . " 1 would suggest two other outcomes as a result of using a
Planner:
I . It could enhance lterrr infrastructure and Kingdom Karat could be used to
facilitate the Lansing Comprehensive Plum approved by bre '1'ot en Board in
2006 -
1 2 . It could allow for collaborative work between the PB and TB as well as others
building a base of volunteers , knowledge , and consensus .
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As I eras looking for information on the desires that the Sewer Committee might have
shared with the P13 I discovered their Msy 9, 2007 minutes . I was surprised to learn that
under item #3 even the Comprehensive Pian may need to be revisited . And f. duets " It
was reported that there reauirl be a presentation a the nest Town Planning Board meeting
en Map Id, 2007 regarding the proposed "Kingdom harm " development. This
development was not included in the Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan elated 2006 .
his may require that the Comprehensive Plan be revised inorder to adopt appropriate
zoning for this area . Everyone was encouraged to attend the planning Board meeting to
hear the presentation a.bout the "Kingdom Farm . " "Chis was the first that f heard that a
c-hinge in our Comprehensive flan may be under consideration and the work- the
Planning Board has recently done both an the Cainprehnnsiwe Plan. and the Zoning
Ordinance could be affected .
Themore involved I have become in the Towyn of Lansing the more questions i have.
Whilei believe there are the best interests of the town ( not individuals) et the core of all
O5tia]ts both by the Planning Board airri Tewin Board , I. ant also convinced that there is a
need for the inaolvurnent of more citizens to ensure a Moore pro -active democratic
approach to decisions versus an expensive reactive disgruntled citizenry complaining
subsequent to decisions - it is also important for those of us long in the toroth to be
41) bringing along the next g€ nerstdmr . One Or die vary best programs I have soar been
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responsible for is the development o.f' mid -career leaders (for lack of other identifiers — so
please do not limit to business persons) through exposure to legislative issues by the
constituencies affected by the same .
CONCERNS :
I would take this one step higher and indicate that rewrites of the planning documents is
too important a task not to inclreto more of 11w public in the process erasing forward ,
'The Town of .Lanslnpp needs to be calling upon past, current, and future potential
volunteers lit the community that can bring expertise to the taable . Please know that 1
recognize that many experts at great expense were e Dart of the sewer committee .
I airs also concerned that there have not been concrete written or oral ( for the record)
communications around the expectations of the Town I3oerd , It has been phone calls and
or the record conversations in many too many cases . Here it is also my .fault not to have
formally insisted on these as your chair. I admonish the next chair and or secretary to pay
close attention to this procedural business norm .
Finally, I 'am concerned that apparently there are town board meetings taking place
(outside of advertised public meetings) without any written records produced recording
the business being discussed or decisions being made . This sloes not Pt with what I
almost for certain believe the TB members wound desire as pro farina on their part .
SUGGESTIONS : OR
I . Short ofeithei- of these and given the work. that has occurred I would like
to get Mirth a formal proposal to the Planning Board and the Town Board ,
It is a proposal .for a way forward without the expenditure of substantial
sures of money that will address the development of a new "Powe Zoning
Law and take into consideration many of the concerns have raised above .
i - involve the seine publics es outlined In 2 above
lir To -chairs o.f' this group to lac Chair of Planning Board and
Town Board liaison
iii . dire an intern — job description previously provided and
appended here to
a, review recommendations , considerations , Concerns
and prepare a comprehensive readable list of same
as developed to dote by the Planning Board (based
upon recordings, notes; and mutates to date)
1 . obtain sign. crffof these and outstanding issues from
all parties as a starting point
c . comprehensively review and compare at least three
similar town Zoning Tares to the Town of Lansing ' s
Ordinance
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d - serve es the recorder at public working meetings of
discussions , rationales leading Io decisions :tar
changes , edits , or new considerations :[..or a
new/ revised Town of Lansing Zoning Law
iv , supervision of intern to be provided by town attorney ' s office
v . work to complete adraft TOL Zoning Ordinance by May I ,
2008 to receive additional public comment for thirty days
( pudiished on the web) and so on through the public process
for approval . . . .
vi . working meetings to constitute State required training for
Planning 'Board Member for both dddf and 2008 .
Other items
i , Develop and document working relationship to Code
Enforcement Ol=1ir.e and Town Board ail behalf of the Planning
Board
ii . Consider including in new Town Zoning Law provision .for
]row 1:o amendments to the code will be considered and
• implementer ) and an what regular basis this will occur
iii . Job descriptions for .Planning Board members in specific roles
in . Review and update By- laws
The existing Zoning Ordinance danonront has been formatted into a narrative,
Edits from previous working meetings must be added to the document. Some
Sec Loire need further discussion and or legal research.
It was proposed previously that an Intern be hired to assist with this project.
Lorraine Moynihan Lnlrwritt suggested drat a task force be formed to assemble
the lists of suggested changes . ills , Moynihan Schmitt has offered to volunteer
her time to assist Lin Davidson and Nancy Loncto to compile the list. Once
completed the list can then be passed along the Town Board for review and
further action taken. as to who will get the product next, an intern, Planner, or
Lawyer . In the meantime, the Town Supervisor will review with the
Bookkeeper to see if there are funds avaii [ adio to hire nit fotoew
Laced Sheeynsaen excused himself at 8 : 50 Plv1 .
40 Nancy f.oncto made a motion to adjourn the meeting et 915 fLl . Lin Davidson
seconded .
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Lin Davidson - Aye
Thomas Ellis - Aye
Nancy Loncto - Aye
Larry Zuidema - Aye
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September 24, 2007 7: 1. 5 PM
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Agenda
Time: Agenda Topics ,
7:15 PM Public Privilege of the Floor
7:20 PM Update on Zoning Ordinance
Discussion of Visions for Town of
Lansing Future
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