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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-22 f 11 V- _ TOWN of LANSING • • Net: ` © "Home of Industry, Agriculture. and Scenic Beauty " � a ZONING , PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT � � . 1 Box 186 ` ' Lansing, NY 14882 i E-nail : tolcodes@twcn ' . rr. cou► Town of Lansing Planning Board Meeting September 22, 2008 7: 1.5 PM Lansing Town Hall. - Large Court .Rm. httpJ/www .lansingtown.com / Agenda Time: Agenda Topics • • 7 : 15 P. M . Public Comments/Concerns 7 : 20 P. M . SEQR Review - 1 Lot Exempt Subdivision, Applicant : A. Scott Pinney, Peruville Road, Tax Parcel # PlO 30 . - 1 - 28 . 21 7 : 25 P. M . SEQR Review - 1 Lot Exempt Subdivision , Applicant : Jeannine Kirby, Goodman Road , Tax Parcel # NO 20 . - 1 -8 . 22 7 : 30 P. M . Approval of August 25 , 2008 Minutes 411 • TOMPKI , NSCOUNTY "ffJ ` AGRI CU LT U REe & LARD- FARMLAND PROTECTION �1 � 0I � • • 615 Willow Avenue Ithaca, New York 14850 I, i Telephone (607) 272-2292 Fax (607) 272- 7088• r October 1 , 2008 • • Mr. A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor Town of Lansing PO Box 186 Lansing , New York 14482 • Dear Mr. Pinney:. Town of Lansing farmer Daniel Starner attended the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB) meeting of October 22 , 2008 to seek the Board ' s advice and assistance in resolving an ongoing drainage problem in his farm fields . Mr. Stamer believes the problem results from redirected storm water runoff from nearby residential development, It appears the Town of Lansing has agreed with Mr. Stamer's position in the past, as the Town installed drainage tiles through his property ,as well as a concrete retention area to try and resolve the problem . Unfortunately, residential development in the area has continued and the drainage improvements are not sufficient to handle the additional water • redirected onto the Stamer property. Mr. Stamer presents a compelling case as this problem impacts up to 5 of his fields. He appeared at a • recent Town of Lansing Planning Board meeting seeking assistance on this matter and he claims that the Planning Board told him that they could do nothing to help him . The AFPB is concerned that existing New York State and Town of Lansing Storm Water Regulations, both of which prohibit increasing off-site runoff and require on-site mitigation of run-off, were not followed when residential development occurred near the Starner farm , to the detriment of the farmer. The Board has recommended that Mr. Starrier obtain a copy of the Storm Water Regulations, talk to the Town Engineer about the problem , and also contact the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. • The AFPB would also like to bring this matter directly to the attention of the Town Supervisor, the Town Board and the Town Planning Board , and urge the Town to ensure that existing Storm Water Regulations a are being followed . The Board further requests that the Town work with Mr. Starrier to find a solution to the run-off problems impacting his agricultural operation . Sincerel , • • Richard Ehrhardt, Chair Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board • • • cc: Daniel Stamer Lansing Town Clerk • Lansing Town Board members ® • Lansing .Town Planning Board members • • • The mission of the Tompkins County. Agriculture and Farmland protection Board shall be to encourage farming in the County through local initiatives which create favorable conditions that DRAFT 09!22108 P8 • Town of Lansing Monday, September 22, 2008 7:15 PM PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS l emits present) Nancy Loncto " Tom Ellis Larry Sharpsteen * Mn Davidson , Chairman * Viola Miller * David Hatfield Matthew l3esemer, Town Board Liaison * Richard Platt, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer Jeffrey Overstrom, ElT Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Esq . Public Present Ruth Hopkins Chas Starner • Donny Starner Jeannine Kirby James Kirby Jim Eyster Scott Pinney Margo 1-tittleman General Business Lin Davidson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7: 15 PM.. Public Comments/Concerns Mr . Davidson , Chairman inquired if there were any Public Bodies present that would like to make a statement. Margo :H.ittlernan requested clarification of what constitutes 4 or less Iots in a Subdivision . is it 4 or less lots at any given time or 4 or lots with one property owner over a period of time ? Lin Davidson, Chairman explained that the Planning Board Members are unclear. ® with Exempt Subdivisions at this time . Richard Platt stated it is his l DRAFT PB • understanding that they are looked at as a Single Lot Subdivision . Scott Pinney, Town Supervisor will speak to Legal Counsel for clarification . Jim Eyster questioned how far along in the process is the Planning Board or Town Board with filling the Planning Board vacancy ? Mr . Eyster recommended that the Town Board fill the position soon. At the Town Board Meeting the other night, a brief report was given on the New Ordinance Committee . Mr . Eyster requested to know further information on the report. Lin Davidson stated the Planning Board has recommended to the Town Board a candidate . To date, an appointment of the permanent or alternate position has not taken place by the Town Board . Mr . Davidson stated he is a Member on the Ordinance Committee and they have made a report to the Town Board . Mr . Davidson is unclear how open and Public that information will be. The Board is under process at this time reviewing the 2010 Plan, researching grant funds for a Planner, and gathering data . Lin Davidson explained to the Members the process with regards to the SEQR Review on Exempt Subdivisions . All neighbors within 600' of the said parcel have been notified via the U . S. Postal Service . • SEQR Review-1 Lot Exempt Subdivision, Applicant: A. Scott Pinney, Peruville Road, Tax Parcel # P/O 30. -1-28 .21 The Planning Board reviewed Part I of. the Short Environmental Assessment Form completed by the Applicant and completed Part II by the Planning Board Members . No Significant adverse environmental impact or effects were identified in Part II by the Planning Board Members . David Hatfield made a motion to declare a negative declaration. Lin Davidson seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Thomas Ellis - No David Hatfield - Aye Viola Miller - Aye Lin Davidson - Aye MOTION CARRIED . SEQR Review- 1 Lot Exempt Subdivision, Applicant: Jeannine Kirby, Goodman Road, Tax Parcel # P/O 20.-1 -8. 22 • 2 DRAFT 09 +22/09 P® I Thomas Ellis noted that item # 4 of the Agricultural Data Statement should read 1 Lot • Subdivision rather than 2 Lot Subdivision. The correction was made and initialed by Richard Platt, C. E. 0 on the original copy . The Planning Board reviewed Part 1 of. the Short Environmental Assessment Form completed by the Applicant and completed Part Il by the Planning Board Members . No Significant adverse environmental impact or effects were identified in Part 1l by the Planning Board Members . David Hatfield made a motion to declare a negative declaration . Viola Miller seconded . Viola Miller seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Thomas Ellis - Abstained David Hatfield - Aye Viola Miller - Aye Lin Davidson - Aye MOTION CARRIED . • Approval/Denial of August 25, 2008 Minutes Thomas Ellis requested on page 1 under Hicks that the word review be corrected to read reviewed . David IIat.field made a motion to approve as amended . Thomas Ellis seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Thomas Ellis - Aye David Hatfield - Aye Viola Miller - Aye Lin Davidson - Aye MOTION CARRIED . Other Business Thomas Ellis stated he still has a problem with the new " Exempt" Subdivisions . ® Mr . EIlis would like to at least see a chronicle list of the action on those parcels that are corning before the Board . 3 DRAFT 09/22/08 Ps Viola Miller made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8 : 00 PM . David Hatfield 1111 seconded . VOTE AS FOLLOWS : Thomas Ellis - Aye David Hatfield - Aye Viola Miller - Aye Lin Davidson - Aye MOTION CARRIED . • • 4 • Town of Lansing Planning board Meeting September 22, 2008 Visitors Please Sign In Below : (Please Print) Name Address -A}4> /XpAb3 /a/$4 Ljr /ed ex, s- 35 / V 6c fah J _ 5c 0 VGA Qs 0 ,e71,./fin / G 3 r (Oft ciovleti) 6 Oft; f • , e http : //www . lansingtown . corn/ •