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Town of Lansing
Monday, May 9, 2011 7:15 PM PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
(`Denotes present)
* Nancy Loncto Tom Ellis
* Larry Sharpsteen * Lin Davidson,Chairman
Viola Miller David Hatfield
* Richard Prybyl
* Jeffrey Overstrom,EIT
Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt,Esq.
* Robert Cree,TB Liaison
Public Present
Roger Hopkins Ruth Hopkins
Maureen Cowan Andy Sciarabba
Linda Westlake Ken Thompson
Mike Koplinka-Loehr Wayne Matteson
Ronald Seacord Connie Wilcox
Kathy Miller
General Business
Lin Davidson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:17 PM. Mr. Davidson
requested to know if there was anyone from the Public that wished to speak with
concerns other then what was on the Agenda. There were none.
Andrew Sciarabba — Presentation on Town Center Incentive Zoning
Mr. Andrew Sciarabba, 15 year Member of the Tompkins County Industrial Association
gave a brief presentation on the current Incentives that are available to Developers in
Tompkins County. The County Industrial Association is a County Agency that has the
authority to issue tax incentives that they think is worthy for the overall Tompkins
County community. In the past the county IDA has been limited to business' that do not
compete locally, such as, Manufacturing, Restaurants, R &D etc. Today, they still do
not do that unless there is a "special zone" put in place by the Municipality. Mr.
Sciarabba would like to see Lansing have the Center of Town as prepared in the draft
map by Holt Architects zone as a"special zone" at which point the Town could then
encourage business here. The process is very simple. Any business, residential
development or non-for-profit in that zone would be able to apply to the Town Board
for this tax reduction. The Planning process and requirements will remain the. The key
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thing is nothing is given away as far as assessment on the property. Only future taxes
are abated for a period of 10 years. The Town Board has final approval and then will
recommend to the IDA. Mr. Sciarabba believes the IDA is responsible for holding the
Public Hearings.
Nancy Loncto felt that the Town Board should also consider holding a Public Hearing
so that the residents of Lansing know what is going on.
Larry Sharpsteen felt that was not necessary at the Town level.
Board Members in attendance did not see a problem with holding a Public Hearing at
their level.
Mr. Sciarabba advised all that this will be on the next Town Board Agenda as an item of
discussion or if you have further questions Mr. Sciarabba may be contacted
Michael Koplinka- Loehr - Presentation on Central Woodchip Burning
System
Michael Koplinka-Loehr states the Town of Lansing applied for a NYSERDA energy
grant back in August 2009 and was approved. In February three more grants were
applied for as the result of the energy audit, and granted. Those included solar panel,
energy outreach in the community and facility upgrade. In addition, a very large inter
municipal grant was awarded that may be used for street lights, common grant for a Bio
Mass Boiler and the hiring of Mr. Ken Thompson, Energy Coordinator. As part of Mr.
Koplinka-Loehr's role with Community Outreach Program, he met with Scott Pinney
who suggested the Town look into Bio Mass Fuel Boiler to fuel a hot water line between
the Highway Barn and Town Hall. Mr. Koplinka-Loehr applied for a grant to finance
the analysis and shortly that will begin. If this is viable,further grants will need to be
applied for, and Public Meetings held. If there are any other ideas in the community,
people should come forward to him.
Mr. Thompson who is the Coordinator for the Inter-Municipal group is trying to look at
the different facilities to see if there is a way to save energy for them and provide
outside maintenance staff to perform service related to energy updates.
Mr. Koplinka-Loehr further states there are several different funds available to the
public, and he may be reached at any time for further information on them.
Review of Final Preliminary Plat Resolution Conditions-Lansing
Commons Major Subdivision ,Applicant;J. Ronald Seacord, Cayuga
Vista Drive, Tax Parcel # 37.1-2-53.222
Board Members reviewed the following replies with regards to the conditions of the
Final Preliminary Plat:
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TOMPKINS COUNTY
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ClFRTIFICATIF 1)Ir APPROVAL,OF REALTY SUBDIVISION PLANS
kneel to: J,Ronald Seaaxd,10 Cayuga Viola Drive.Lansing NY 04062
This certificate in hewed uncles the proriaiona of Ai title VIII of the 1'aupkios Cnuvry Sanitary Code io connexion with the apprc•vil
of plats On 22 April20LO for}ow realty sulxiivisiou in the Town ofLaesiog known ere:
LANSING COMMONS SUBDIVISION.LOT NUMBERS 1 through 18
The fa]Inv/Joe data was furnished with the application fee approval:
Lauuioer:Cayuga V ISta Drive,Lansing,
2kxpweJ 7.37.h-2-532n Tbtalacres•13.141 Na ffols.05 Use(appox) 0.507 to 1.044 acres
Chewer infsrads lo:eel]lots Tppogrophy•gentle In moderate slopes Sad Ovid Silt Lunn
Depth rogro.neaotrv:•4-7.3' Gradeeig Pate ewer orjtia cut 5.1•,fill 5a•(retention pond)
Drone wc•Siam wafer management plan with retention pond,swale ditches
Water Apply'SCUWC SewageT}•ewewoc:Onale ladivadua]Sewage
APPROVAL Of TFUS SUBDIVISION IS GR NTl3p ON CONDITION:
I. Thepropaced far"Mimi for the municipal water service and individual aewagc treatment systems shall be inetalfed in conformity
with said pints.Any nindi ficatioos of the approved plane maid be subolOilml by a P.E.,R.A.or exempt 1.1,.8 end accepted by the
Tompkins Cooney Health Department
2. No lot or emnarcang land(if applicable)shall he subdivided without plans fiw such re-subdivisioo being eulvnilied to and
approved byte TntnrikinsCoimty Health Department
3 The developer shall fiarnieh emchpurnhaaerof a lot oo which the water serviex and individual sewage treatment system were
kindled an-production of the approved plans and an accurate as-built plan depicting all ioatallcd 6anilary fncditea.
d. The developer shall furnish each purchaser of.lot on which there was no water eertice ands individual a0tenee treatmcot
system'weaned widtatnproductioe of the approved plans and shall nekify thepachanor of the Niemen,of installing such
facilities in actordaoce with the approved plates.
5. The municipal water system shall he inauiled and accepted by the Town ofLatafng.Pryor to occupancy of any foe
6. The sanitary fsclli liex no these lots shall be inspednd for compliance with the approved plane in the lase of ca nr:memo by tho
Tompkins County Health I)epatlment.a P 6.,H.A.or exempt L.L.S. Writton cenifiemity to that effect shall be submitted to the
Tompboe County llealtb Department.and the local Building Code Enforcement Officer within 30daya aid paiorlo occupancy.
7. Individual sewage treatmegtl systems shall rto kmger be constructed or abed for houachn]d purposes when public facilities become
available.Connection hi the public sykieni(s)is required we hitt one yew of the syakcnr(a)becoming evadable
0. 'ILe plea approval is limited to 5 yexea and expires On April 22,201e'IheTanpkine County Health Department roaycoleedd tluc
plate approval basis&upon development reach and rutty subdivision regulations io effect ae that time.A new plan aubmitmion may
be required to obtain a lime cxteonioo,
9. Acopy of the approved plans,(Sheds:Subdivision Map,3T.3,ST4)must let filed with the Tompkins County clerk prior to
offenog lots far sale and within 90 days of the due ufplan approval.
19.That all local and scam agency rules and regulations ahe0 be complied with
By ..AL, A-`1• ', P E
Step J.:.Mayb-1•.E.
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David A.He rit.P.E.
Lee Dresser.L.S.
Finn<I.$.nIe11L P.F.
1. C� . 1�1 L 1 L L E. R J. sadmix J.rir:ireaoa, P.F.
Engineers and Surveyors CL:rrinA.Orcck.L.S.
Itui N.5•tui•ns.L.S.
May 6,24.I
Mr.Jet Overstrain
Ettuitnxr lly Coctditratur
Town ot'lans ik
29 Auburn Riled
Lansing,New York Id88'
Re: Lansing Coatmurt Subthvision.
SWI'PP Review(final)
Dr Mr.Ovcrstrom,
1'he Apri:2S.28 l 1 kt:.:and ievisetl drawings S-6 and S-9 how Mr.Matteson st:t:si cLutily traptvudre:to
our<•,:ggceion fir ar singly 2?-iut;}:etulve t under S.w.and Leos:.Thee is aril;a ditlia■ :ev u°uy_aiu:,uu
the cir xtrucni,ili;y ce the pord grading: however. Mr. Malt:son is ass..ring the Town that pht:t
act ustnaznts are ant ncsecxney. It will'vs pot:aide r•cioserve gra:li:te anomalies eliwing eons'ni lion, if
any. l'hcrc-orc, :he S1K PPI' technical review is deemed complete. As a condition et the subdiv.sioa
nptsova:. I t.uuuu.::d Llwl tut t:s-cons• ucLed Iu ugiaphic awvey and =up of the pond: inclucitag ill
struer:rra,pipes iinil avvrlca be sub:ritted to the Tow uiot to acceptance of any datlx:.led improveewrata.
keel free to call w:th any qucaionc.'1 hank%»::.
Sincerely,
Daoid A.Ilezrick.P.L.
Cc:W.Matteson.P.f�
2C3 Ncrth Au ore St-eet • l-.hace.Nets Yo•k 14E53
Telephcce(W/ 2/2-Sill a Fax iiiuti 2i2-6:r12 • #v.'wtc-il erpc.ccm
Nancy Loncto had concerns with Mr. Herrick's suggested recommendation as it could
leave the Town open for legal suits. In addition, she was concerned that there is no
language in the proposed Resolution that specifically says the Town is not financially
responsible for any changes in the Stormwater construction, the Developer is.
Larry Sharpsteen and Jeff Overstrom have no problem with David's condition. They
feel this merely is a difference of opinion between two professionals. According to Mr.
Overstrom, it would be considered an"as builts" and any modifications made by the
Developer will be inspected by the Town of Lansing Personnel. (redlines)
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After some discussion, the Board agreed that David Herrick's letter dated May 6, 2011
address to Jeff Overstrom should be added as an addendum to the final Resolution.
Larry Sharpsteen recommended that the Resolution include wording that states
acceptance of changes to settle discrepancies will be at the discretion of the Town and
not to the cost to the town, specifically limited to the one recommendation listed in
David Herrick's letter.
Mr. Davidson advised Mr. Seacord that he spoke with Mr. Matteson today with regards
to a discrepancy on the map with the walking shoulder dimensions. After some
discussion it was agreed to 6 & 6, also Mr. Seacord did say the discussion was originally
on the 6 &2 just to get the trail through. In addition, Mr. Seacord said his offer was
contingent upon the property owners on Sharon Drive approving it. Mr. Seacord has
reviewed the proposed Resolution and states the Resolution reads different. Mr.
Seacord further states the neighbors were to agree before the easement, and the
Resolution states construction start.
Lin Davidson was under the impression that there would be no trail constructed until
there is buy in by the neighbors on Sharon Drive, however, the easement can go
forward.
Mr. Seacord stated for the record, The Trails Committee has agreed to pay for any
expenses related to this Trail. Maureen Cowan, Chairperson acknowledged that the
Committee is aware that they must work with the neighbors.
Nancy Loncto offered the following Resolution with addendum:
RESOLUTION No. 11-35
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
ESTABLISHING FORMAL FINDINGS OF SATISFACTION OF FINAL
PRELIMINARY PLAT CONDITIONS AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
THE LANSING COMMONS MAJOR SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Applicant, J. Ronald Seacord, J.R.S. Realty, Inc., previously requested
and received approval, with conditions, of a final preliminary plat respecting a +/- 13.6
acre 15 lot residential major subdivision, in the B1 Commercial Mixed Use District
located south of the intersection of Cayuga Vista Drive and Woodsedge Drive in the
Town of Lansing, P/O Tax Map Parcel 37.-1-2-53.222; and
WHEREAS, the conditions of the Final Preliminary Plat Approval were as follows:
1. The Final Preliminary Plat shall be in accordance with the comments of
the Tompkins County Department of Health correspondence of December
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22, 2010 and written approval of the Department of Health shall be
required before any Planning Board issuance of Final Plat Approval; and
2. Given that the Town of Lansing Planning Board has received a written
request from the Lansing Recreation Pathway Committee, which said
committee has received the endorsement of the Town Board for the
creation of a network of pathways pursuant to Section III (10) and Section
V of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, and also pursuant to Section
801(H) in the Town's Subdivision Rules and Regulations Local Law #2 of
2008, the Planning Board has determined that the Developer, Town Board,
and Lansing Recreation Pathways Committee should work with the
appropriate engineers and Town attorneys to add a Right of Way for a
future recreational path to this Lansing Commons Subdivision at the
North and East edges of said development.
The Northern edge of the Right of Way could be within an existing
setback currently along a hedgerow and the Eastern edge could
potentially be at the top of the earthen dam (an abandoned railroad bed).
This pathway is of particular interest to the Planning Board, given the
Subdivision's central location near the Town Center of Lansing. Final
determination of placement of the Right of Way shall be mutually
determined by the parties set forth above.
And,
WHEREAS, in regard to Condition #1 above, by Certificate of Approval, issued April
22, 2011, the Tompkins County Department of Health has approved the modified water
and septic plans for the Lansing Commons Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, in respect to Condition #2 above, the Developer/Applicant and the
Planning Board have reconsidered the placement of the conditioned required pathways,
and, upon voluntary consent of the Developer/Applicant, and upon the request of the
Lansing Recreational Pathways Committee ("LRPC"), the Developer/Applicant has
agreed, upon voluntary consent, that, in lieu of the original pathways proposed in the
above final preliminary plat conditions to be located in the north and eastern portions
of the subdivision, the Developer/Applicant shall provide off-site, adjacent land
dedicated easements for recreational pathways to the Town of Lansing, said easements
of adjacent off-site non-developed subdivision lands to be developed into recreational
pathways upon Tax Map Parcel 37.-1-2-53.222, as set forth and delineated in the T.G.
Miller Survey, dated May 6, 2011, and entitled "Survey Map Showing Property of J.R.S.
Realty Inc. on Cayuga Vista Drive Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York",
hereby attached to, and incorporated herein to this resolution of final plat approval; and
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WHEREAS, the Developer/ Applicant has additionally agreed, upon voluntary
consent, to dedicate bilateral 6 foot shoulders on all the roadways within the Lansing
Commons Subdivision Final Plat to the Town of Lansing for use as recreational
pathways; and
WHEREAS, the Developer/Applicant shall prepare and present a written offer of
dedication of the aforementioned lands to the Town of Lansing, said written offer to be
irrevocable for a period of one year, as required by the Town Attorney, and shall also
provide an updated abstract of title updated tax searches of the aforementioned lands to
the Town Attorney for the Town Attorney's review of good title requisite prior to the
Town accepting the dedication(s), and the Town Attorney shall be preparing the
Easements and proposed Deeds of Dedication to the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Developer/Applicant and the Town of Lansing Planning Board are
sensitive to the desires and concerns of the adjacent landowners on Sharon Drive,
adjacent to a portion of the proposed recreational pathways, and the Planning Board
has directed the LRPC to canvass the Sharon Drive neighbors and to appropriately
address their potential concerns, prior to construction of the recreational pathways,
through plans for landscape-buffering, fencing, and/or other mitigation measures, and
the LRPC has agreed to so, prior to construction of the recreational pathways at issue;
and
WHEREAS, by correspondence dated April 20, 2011, the Town Engineer, T/G. Miller,
P.C., David A. Herrick, P.E., has commented on the project SWPPP modifications, and
has expressed concerns respecting the proposed stormwater pond grading and the
Seacord Lane culvert design; and, by correspondence, dated April 28, 2011, the
Developer/Applicant's engineer, Wayne C. Matteson, P.E., has responded that the
Developer/Applicant has revised the plans to depict a single 27 inch culvert crossing,
and has further stated the Developer/Applicant's intention not to adjust the stormwater
pond grading in response to the April 20, 2011comments of the Town Engineer; and, by
correspondence dated, May 6, 2011, the Town Engineer, T.G. Miller, P.C., David A.
Herrick, P.E., has opined that the final SWPPP stormwater modifications referenced
above are complete; and the Town Engineer has recommended, as a condition of
approval, an as-constructed topographical survey map of the pond; including all
structures, pipes and swales, to be submitted to the Town prior to acceptance of any
dedicated improvements; and the Town Engineer, has also stated, in regard to his
concerns about the storm-water pond grading, that it will be possible to observe any
grading anomalies during construction, such that they may be remedied;
and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined to incorporate the Town Engineer's
proposed condition into the resolution of final plat approval, and to attach the Town
Engineer's May 6, 2011 correspondence to the resolution of final plat approval so as to
incorporate same, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has expressed concerns that any future post- dedication
adjustments, which may be required to address the proposed stormwater detention
pond grading, be at the Developer's expense and not be at the Town's expense; and,
therefore, recommends a condition that the Developer/Applicant be responsible for all
costs in remedying any grading anomalies and/or deficiencies caused as a result of the
Applicant/Developer's proposed stormwater detention pond grading; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board finds that the final plat modifications to the final
preliminary plat are not substantial and the final plat conforms substantially to the final
preliminary plat such that additional SEQRA review and/or public hearings are not
required;
NOW THEREFORE,
The Lansing Commons Final Plat is hereby approved, and, upon the granting of the
aforementioned recreational pathway lands dedications to the Town, and upon the
formal written offer of cession and dedication of said easements, by the Applicant to the
Town, the Planning Board Chair shall be authorized to sign and seal the final plat of the
Lansing Commons Major Subdivision.
The Developer/Applicant shall prepare, and present to the Town, a written offer of
cession and dedication of the aforementioned lands to the Town of Lansing, said
written offer to be irrevocable for a period of one year, as required by the Town
Attorney, and shall also provide an updated abstract of title and updated tax searches,
of the aforementioned lands, to the Town Attorney for the review of good title prior to
accepting the dedication(s), and the Town Attorney shall be preparing the Easements
and proposed Deeds of Dedication to the Town.
As a condition of approval, the Developer/Applicant be responsible for all costs in
remedying any grading anomalies and/or deficiencies caused as a result of the
Applicant/Developer's proposed stormwater detention pond grading; and
As a further condition of approval, the Developer/Applicant shall provide the Town
with an as-constructed topographical survey map of the stormwater detention pond;
including all structures, pipes and swales, to be submitted to the Town prior to
acceptance of any dedicated improvements.
May 9, 2011
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Approval/Denial PB Minutes of: April 11, 2011
Thomas Ellis made a motion to accept the Minutes of April 11, 2011 as presented.
Richard Prybyl seconded.
VOTE IS:
Thomas Ellis - Aye
David Hatfield-Aye
Nancy Loncto -Aye
Richard Prybyl - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen-Aye
Lin Davidson-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Richard Prybyl made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting and enter into Executive
Session at 8:09 PM to discuss a personnel issue. Nancy Loncto seconded.
VOTE IS:
Thomas Ellis - Aye
David Hatfield-Aye
Nancy Loncto -Aye
Richard Prybyl - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen-Aye
Lin Davidson-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to terminate the Executive Session at 8:25 PM and
reconvene the Regular Meeting.
Nancy Loncto made a motion to terminate the Regular Meeting at 8:28 PM. Larry
Sharpsteen seconded.
VOTE IS:
Thomas Ellis - Aye
David Hatfield-Aye
Nancy Loncto -Aye
Richard Prybyl - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen-Aye
Lin Davidson-Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
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