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Home My WebLink About2012-04-09 APPROVED Town of Lansing Monday, April 9, 2012 7:15 PM PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS (*Denotes present) Tom Ellis * Larry Sharpsteen Lin Davidson,Chairman Mary McTiernan,Alternate David Hatfield * Richard Prybyl Nancy Loncto * Al Fiorille * Jeffrey Overstrom,EIT Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt,Esq. Robert Cree,TB Liaison Public Present Kathy Miller Ed LaVigne Mark Wheeler General Business Lin Davidson, Chairperson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:15 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. Exempt Subdivision Update Jeff Overstrom advised the Members that he has authorized five (5) Exempt Subdivisions thus far this year. Larry Sharpsteen disclosed for the record, one of the Subdivisions being his property on Auburn Road. Village Solar Update Lin Davidson inquired if the Planning Office had heard of any updates on the Village Solar, LLC. entities. Mr. Overstrom states we have not heard from them on that. Mr. Overstrom wrote up a letter requesting for additional sewer units for the Warren Road area. The letter was delivered to Cayuga Heights and they will be reviewing it tonight. The Meeting Mr. Overstrom had with them was very positive. Cayuga Way Subdivision Extension Mark Wheeler, Legal Counsel for the above owner requested the following; 1 APPROVED HARRIS BEACH /{T TORNETS AT LAW March 8,2012 119taTSEN&T STREET InaC.NY f485D MN)173-5+0 men B.WMCCLEIR Fcx: (em)271-6e5r r,Ri-EEIERtP:MLSEEAC'COU Mr.Jeffrey Orerstronl Engineer and Planning Coordinator Town of Lansing Planning Board 29 Auburn Road Lansing,NV 14882 Re: Cayuga Way Suhdivision Dear Mr.Ovens tom; I represent WB Property Group,LLC.developer of a residential subdivision known as Cayuga Way Subdivision. In light of the dire economic conditions that plague the residential housing industry and make it virtually impossible for developers to obtain financing for residential construction,WB Property Group,LLC previously was granted an extension of the sulxlivi si on to November 14,2012. Within a few months following the closing on this properly,our nation fell into the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. The single most glaring and lingering national issue of the first decade of this century is the abrupt and steep decline in the residential housing market. Prices of existing homes have plummeted. Millions of families have suffered the loss of a lifetime's worth of the equity in their homes. Conventional construction financing for new homes has all but disappeared. The number of potential residential buyer's for homes of Ilse type envisioned for this subdivision dropped to histo*ic lows. The Great Recession's adverse impact on construction lending has further all but wiped out construction of spec homes, WB Property Group,LI.0 continues to be advised by its real estate consultants to defer development until such time as the real estate market improves. Consequently,W>3 Property Group,LLC has postponed commencement of construction annuls or iufra:lruclutc. The current subdivision approval is slated to terminate on November 14, 2012. Accordingly, an additional 18 month extension is requested. Under these circumstance. we submit that an extension is both understandable and reasonable. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, r -- .PACE PI.I.0 eler MBW;jae Larry Sharpsteen felt that The Planning Board should make it very clear that any construction that is built will be under the New York States Codes that are in effect on that date. The Land Use Ordinance as well as The Subdivision Rules and Regulations that were in effect when this Subdivision was originally approved will be in effect. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to approve the Cayuga Way Subdivision extension for 18 months, terminating on May 14, 2014. Richard Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member 2 APPROVED Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) David Hatfield, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman L. Davidson, Chairman Lakeview Subdivision Extension Mark Wheeler, Legal Counsel for the above owner requested the following; HARRIS BEACH 0 ATTorovEYt AT LAW Maya!8,2012 9 EMT 5EMECA5n5EET InWc,WY 14550 t6D7)771-&'41 MARK B.WNra.ra Fn><: (607!275-6W mwmeLENEIHNOISOrAO•=M Mr.Jeti'rev Overstrom Engineer and Planning Coordinator 'l own of Lansing Planning Boand 29 Auburn Road Tur iing,NY 14882 Re: Lakeview Subdivision—Amended Plat Tear Mr,Davidson: I represent WA Reaity Group, LLC,developer of a residential subdivision known as Lakeview Phase II(Amended Subdivision). In light of the dire economic conditions Ihat plague the residential housing industry and make it virtually impossible for developers to obtain financing for residential construction, \V(1 Realty Group, LLC previously was granted an extension of the subdivision to November 14,2012. Within a few months following the closing on this property,our nation fell into the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. The single most glaring and lingering national issue of the first decade of this century is the abrupt and steep decline in the residential housing market. Prices of existing homes have plummeted. Millions of familica have suffered the loss of a lifetime's worth of the equity in their homes-Conventional construction financing for new homes has all but disappeared. The number of potential residential buyers for homes of the typc envisioned for this subdivision dropped lo historic lows. The Great Recessiosi s adverse impact on construction ]ending has thriller all but wiped out construction of spec homes. WB Realty Group, LT.0 continues to be advised by its real estate consultants to defer development until such time as the real estate market improves. Consequently.WB Realty Group,TLC has paalpnn d commencement of construction of roads or infrastructure. The current subdivision approval is slated to terminate an November 14, 2012. Accordingly,an additional 1B month extension is requested. Under these circumstances we submit that an extension is both understandable and reasonable. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, "IS t� LtC cam'~ TATTW!.jac Larry Sharpsteen felt that The Planning Board should make it very clear that any construction that is built will be under the New York States Codes that are in effect on that date. The Land Use Ordinance as well as The Subdivision Rules and Regulations that were in effect when this Subdivision was originally approved will be in effect. 3 APPROVED Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to approve the Lakeview Subdivision extension for 18 months, terminating on May 14, 2014. Richard Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) David Hatfield, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman L. Davidson, Chairman Approval/Denial of February 13, 2012 PB Minutes Richard Prybyl made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) David Hatfield, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman L. Davidson, Chairman Approval/Denial of March 12, 2012 PB Minutes Richard Prybyl made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) David Hatfield, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Abstained) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman L. Davidson, Chairman Approval/Denial of March 26, 2012 PB Minutes Richard Prybyl states an omission was made regarding a statement he made. Mr. Prybyl requested that the following be inserted under Reply; Given the significant financial stress from tax sources in our Town, any project that will be proposed must have positive tax consequences both in the short term, and long term. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to approve the Minutes as amended. Al Fiorille seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) David Hatfield, Member 4 APPROVED Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman L. Davidson, Chairman Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 7:28 PM. Richard Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) David Hatfield, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman L. Davidson, Chairman 5