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APPROVED
Town of Lansing
Monday, November 26, 2012 7:15 PM PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
('Denotes present)
* Torn Ellis
Larry Sharpsteen * Lin Davidson, Chairman
* David Hatfield
* Richard Prybyl
* Al Fiorille
* Jeffrey Overstrom, EIT
* Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Esq.
Robert Cree, TB Liaison
Public Present
Andy Sciarabba Maureen Ronsvalle
• Daniel Eikel Ron Ronsvalle
Claes Nyberg Deborah Trumbull
Larry Berger Kathy Miller
H . Floyd Davis Ed LaVigne
Robin McColley Victor Rendano
General Business
Lin Davidson Chairperson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7: 17 PM . Mr .
Davidson inquired if there were any questions or concerns from the Public that is not
related to the Agenda .
Daniel . Eikel inquired about the Cargill Plant future plans and wondered why the
Planning Board would permit such a use in the RA district. Chairman Davidson
advised Mr . Eikel that the Planning Board has received no such Application at this time
and did not wish to discuss his concerns further . Jeff Overstrom advised Mr . ,Eikel he
would be glad to meet with him and other Town Officials at a later date to answer some
of his questions and concerns .
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Site Plan & SEQR Review, McColley/Lajoie - Cayuga Lake Seido Karate
LLC, 17 Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 31 .-6-10
Members reviewed material previously provided to them. The following is a
• description provided to the Board;
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APPROVED
• Project Description:
17 Ridge Rd is intended to be a mixed-use center for business and community
organizations in Lansing. As such Cayuga Lake Seido Karate is a good fit for this
property . Cayuga Lake Seido Karate was founded by Kyoshi Robin McColley,
Kyoshi Gail Lajoie, and a small group of dedicated students in January, 2006. The
program has since grown to include a full program for adults and children in the
town of Lansing, a credit-bearing class for students at Trumansburg High School,
and an after-school program in the Trumansburg School District. With more than 125
students actively training, our dojo provides a richly diverse environment in which
students can develop their own strengths. Our dojo is committed to providing a
place where individuals and families cannot only train together, but can come
together to support each other and support their community.
Seido Karate is integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit. Progressive training
methods allow anyone to participate — we strongly believe that the benefits of karate
training should be available to anyone, including those with disabilities.
Cayuga Lake Seido Karate offers a program of traditional Japanese karate for adults
of all ages and fitness levels. We also offer classes for children of all levels of
experience and ability.
• Our instructors are certified educators with years of experience who have created an
environment that is both challenging and fun.
Cayuga Lake Seido Karate offers two programs of instruction in Tompkins County.
One of these is offered through the Town of Lansing Recreation Department, where
instruction is provided for adults and children ages 6 and older.
Project Highlights:
• We plan to locate Cayuga Lake Seido Karate at 17 Ridge Rd. in the Town of
Lansing.
• No new construction, no change in property lines.
• Change of use on site from vacant space to Commend Recreation - indoors.
• 2,200 sq. ft. of a Total building area of 6,536 sq. A.
Operations:
Cayuga Lake Seido Karate will operate Mondays through Thursdays 4 pm to 8:30 pm
and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm Customers will park in the lot on the West side of
the building.
Al Fiorille inquired if a sign would be erected . Ms . McColley states she has submitted
an Application for a Sign Permit. The sign will be lighted and attached to the building ,
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APPROVED
The Planning Board Members reviewed Part I and completed Part II of the Full
Environmental Assessment Form.
Thomas Ellis offered the following Resolution and waived the SEQR Public Hearing .
Rick Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote :
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Rick Prybyl , Member
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
RESOLUTION 12 -51 •
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
ISSUING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
RESPECTING SEQR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF
THE CAYUGA LAKE SEIDO KARATE , LLC SITE PLAN
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WHEREAS , Robin McColly & Gail Lajoie ("Applicants"), have submitted, for consideration
and approval from the Lansing Planning Board , a Site Plan for the proposed change of use of an
• existing site, owned by Lansing Associates , LLC . , located at 17 Ridge Road- Unit C , Lansing,
New York, located on part of a 1 . 05 +/- acre parcel , otherwise known as Map Parcel #31 . -6- 10 ,
within the B - 1 Zoning District ;
WHEREAS , the current use is. a physician consulting office and the proposed new use is for
indoor recreation karate classes for children and adults ; and
WHEREAS , this is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
which requires environmental review ; and
WHEREAS , the Town of Lansing Planning Board has responsibility for approving or carrying
out the action pursuant to State Law governing local environmental review; and
WHEREAS , the requisite General Municipal Law 239 Referrals of Article 12 - 8 is exempted,
per inter-municipal agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the
Town of Lansing and any interested and/or involved agency referrals have been duly effected by
the Town of Lansing Planning Department, and those agencies have been given the opportunity
to comment and any responses have been duly reviewed and considered by the Lansing Planning
• Board ; and
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APPROVED
• WHEREAS , the Town of Lansing Planning Board determined to waive a public hearing
concerning the environmental review, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(" SEQR") , of the proposed site plan application ; and
WHEREAS , on November 26 , 2012 , the Town of Lansing Planning Board, in performing its
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function in conducting an environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of the New York
State Environmental Conservation Law — the State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQR") , ( i ) pursued its thorough review of the applicant ' s completed Short Environmental
Assessment Form ("EAF ") Part I, and any. and all other documents prepared and submitted with
respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, and ( ii ) thoroughly analyzed the
potential relevant areas of environmental concern of the project to determine if the proposed
action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified
in 6 NYCRR Section 617 . 7 (c), and (iii ) reviewed and completed the EAF , Part II on the record
and, if necessary, Part III ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS :
The Town of Lansing Planning Board , based upon ( i) its thorough review of the EAF , Part I, and
any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, (ii ) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern of the proposed project to determine if the proposed action may have a significant
• adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR Section
617 . 7 (c) , and (iii) its completion of the EAF , Part II (and, if applicable, Part III) , including the
findings noted thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby
makes a negative determination of environmental significance ("NEGATIVE
DECLARATION") in accordance with SEQR for the above referenced proposed action, and
determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required, and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that, if a Type I action , the Planning Board Clerk deliver and/or file a
copy of this Resolution with the following persons and agencies :
1 . The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing;
2 . The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing;
3 . All Involved and Interested Agencies ;
4 . Any person requesting a copy;
and further, if a Type I Action, that this Resolution be posted and published in accord with law,
including delivery of a copy of this Resolution to the Environmental Notice Bulletin, 625
Broadway, Room 538 , Albany, New York 12233 - 1750 in accord with 6 NYCRR 617 . 12 .
Dated : November 26 , 2012
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APPROVED
•
Thomas Ellis offered the following Resolution and waived the Public Hearing on the
overall Application. Dave Hatfield seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following roll call vote:
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Rick Prybyl , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
RESOLUTION 12 -52
RESOLUTION OF THE LANSING PLANNING BOARD
APPROVING THE CAYUGA LAKE SEIDO KARATE , LLC
INDOOR RECREATION SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN
WHEREAS , Robin McColly & Gail Lajoie ("Applicants"), have submitted, for consideration
• and approval from the Lansing Planning Board, a Site Plan for the proposed change of use in an
existing building site, owned by Lansing Associates , LLC . , located at 17 Ridge Road- Unit C ,
Lansing, New York, on part of a 1 . 05 +/- acre parcel , otherwise known as Tax Map Parcel #31 . -
6- 10 , within the B - 1 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS , the current use is a physician consulting office and the proposed new use is for
indoor recreation karate classes for children and adults ; and
WHEREAS , Pursuant to the Land Use Ordinance Schedule I (C)(( 19) (Commercial Recreation
Indoors) in the B1 district, the proposed new use is subject to the following special conditions
(SC 802 . 13 ) including site plan review under § 701 et seq . of the Land Use Ordinance :
Commercial Recreation ,. Whether or Not for Profit, Outdoor or Indoor
Permitted when :
a . A buffer strip is provided between such use and any existing abutting residence or residential
district .
b . Proposed traffic patterns shall be such that safe and clear access and egress to off- street
parking is provided .
c . Access driveways intersect public roads at approximately ninety degrees and no driveway is
located less than fifty ( 50) feet from the intersection of two public road right- of way lines unless
otherwise permitted by State or local law .
d . Landscaping is provided as needed per site plan review .
• e . A site plan has been approved in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sec . 701 .
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APPROVED
WHEREAS , the requisite General Municipal Law 239 Referrals of Article 12 - 8 is exempted
pursuant to a current Inter- municipal agreement between the Tompkins County Planning
Department and The Town of Lansing, as the project is a proposed change of use in and existing
building with no proposed change of the building footprint and no change in Vehicular access on
a State or County Highway ; and any other interested and/or involved agency referrals have been
duly effected by the Town of Lansing Planning Department, and those agencies have been given
the opportunity to comment and any responses have been duly reviewed and considered by the
Lansing Planning Board ; and
WHEREAS , this action is classified as an Unlisted Action , pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 et
seq. of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which requires environmental review of the
impacts of the project ; and
WHEREAS , at the Lansing Planning Board Meeting, held on November 26 , 2012 at the Lansing
Town Hall , the Planning Board reviewed the overall revised Site Plan for proposed project ; and
WHEREAS , on November 26, 2012 , the Planning Board determined to waive public hearing on
• both the SEQRA review and overall site plan review, due to non -complexity of the application
and lack of public controversy associated with the proposal ; and
WHEREAS , on November 26 , 2012 , the Planning Board, acting on a uncoordinated
environmental review, reviewed and accepted , as adequate, a short form Environmental
Assessment Form ( ` EAF ") Part I, submitted by the Applicant ; and the Lansing Planning Board
completed Part II on the record (and, if applicable , Part 111 of the EAF) ; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted November 26 , 2012 the Town of Lansing Planning Board
determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the
proposed site plan will result in no significant impact on the environment and issued a Negative
Declaration of environmental significance for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental
• Conservation Law ; and
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APPROVED
SWHEREAS , on November 26 , 2012 , the Planning Board duly considered and carefully
reviewed the Applicant ' s site plan in compliance with the requirements of the Town ' s Laws
relative to site plan review and respecting the proposed project in conjunction with the unique
needs of the Town, due to topography, drainage , soil types and distributions and other natural
and man made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed Site Plan ; and the
Planning Board duly considered the design objectives of the Applicant and the quality and
distinctiveness of the project proposal , in conjunction with the standards of review set forth at
Section 701 . 4 et seq. of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance , including, but not limited to,
storm-water drainage plan, erosion controls, parking, water and sewer facilities, driveways , site
lighting, on site and off-site impacts , landscaping and/or fencing, buffering and/or screening,
roads and walkways, height limitations and compliance with other agency regulations and/or
state , county and local laws and ordinances ; and the Planning Board has also considered the
requirements of the Town ' s Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, and has determined
compliance therewith in conjunction with said Site Plan Application and Review; and
WHEREAS , upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED : that the proposed site plan is approved.
• November 26 , 2012
Site Plan & SEQR Review, Ron Ronsvalle - Ridge Estate Bed &
Breakfast, 680 Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 22.4-28 . 32
Members reviewed material previously submitted to them. The Ronsvalles' would
to establish a four (4) bedroom Bed & Breakfast on their property . They have met the
requirement for Site Plan Review under section 701 of the Town of Lansing Land Use
Ordinance, which consist of parking, landscaping, site lighting and setbacks .
David Hatfield made a motion to waive the Public Hearing (s) on SEQR and the overall
Application. Rick Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll
call vote :
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Rick Prybyl , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
• The Planning Board Members reviewed Part I and completed Part II of the Full
Environmental Assessment Form.
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APPROVED
• David Hatfield offered the following Resolution . Rick Prybyl seconded the motion and
it was carried by the following roll call vote :
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Rick Prybyl , Member
✓ ote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
RESOLUTION 12 -54
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
ISSUING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
RESPECTING SEQR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF
THE RIDGE ESTATE BED & BREAKFAST SITE PLAN
WHEREAS, Ron Ronsvalle ("Applicant") , has submitted, for consideration and approval from
the Lansing Planning Board, a Site Plan for a proposed Bed & Breakfast on an existing
• residential site owned by the Applicant and located at 680 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York, on a
2 .46 +/- acre parcel otherwise known as Map Parcel #22 . 1 -28 . 32 within the R-2 Zoning
District ; and
WHEREAS , this is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
which requires environmental review ; and
WHEREAS , the Town of Lansing Planning Board has responsibility for approving or carrying
out the action pursuant to State Law governing local environmental review ; and
WHEREAS , the requisite General Municipal Law 239 Referrals of Article 12 -8 was exempted
per inter-municipal agreement and any other interested and/or involved agency referrals have
been duly effected by the Town of Lansing Planning Department, and those agencies have been
given the opportunity to comment and any responses have been duly reviewed and considered by
the Lansing Planning Board ; and
WHEREAS , the Town of Lansing Planning Board determined to waive a public hearing
concerning the environmental review, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQR"), of the proposed site plan application ; and
WHEREAS , on November 26 , 2012 , the Town of Lansing Planning Board, in performing its
function in conducting an environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of the New York
1111 State Environmental Conservation Law — the State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQR") , (i) pursued its thorough review of the applicant ' s completed Short Environmental
Assessment Form ("EAF") Part I, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with
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APPROVED
• respect to this proposed action and its environmental review , and ( ii) thoroughly analyzed the
potential relevant areas of environmental concern of the project to determine if the proposed
action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified
in 6 NYCRR Section 617 . 7 (c) , and ( iii) reviewed and completed the EAF , Part II on the record
and, if necessary, Part III ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS :
The Town of Lansing Planning Board, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF , Part I, and
any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, ( ii ) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern of the proposed project to determine if the proposed action may have a significant
adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR Section
617 . 7 (c), and (iii) its completion of the EAF , Part II (and , if applicable , Part III) , including the
findings noted thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby
makes a negative determination of environmental significance ("NEGATIVE
DECLARATION") in accordance with SEQR for the above referenced proposed action, and
determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required, and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that, if a Type 1 action , the Planning Board Clerk deliver and/or file a
copy of this Resolution with the following persons and agencies :
1 . The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing ;
2 . The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing;
3 . All Involved and Interested Agencies ;
4 . Any person requesting a copy;
and further, if a Type 1 Action, that this Resolution be posted and published in accord with law,
including delivery of a copy of this Resolution to the Environmental Notice Bulletin, 625
Broadway, Room 538 , Albany, New York 12233 - 1750 in accord with 6 NYCRR 617 . 12 .
•
Dated : November 26 , 2012
David Hatfield offered the following Resolution. Al Fiorille seconded the motion and it
was carried by the following roll call vote :
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Rick Prybyl , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
RESOLUTION . 12 -55
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APPROVED
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RESOLUTION OF THE LANSING PLANNING BOARD
APPROVING THE RIDGE ESTATE BED & BREAKFAST
SITE PLAN
WHEREAS , Ron Ronsvalle ("Applicant") , has submitted , for consideration and approval from
the Lansing Planning Board, a Site Plan for a proposed Bed & Breakfast facility on an existing
residential site owned by the Applicant and located at 680 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York, on a
2 . 46 +/- acre parcel otherwise known as Map Parcel #22 . 1 -28 . 32 within the R-2 Zoning
District ; and
• WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Land Use Ordinance Schedule I (C)((8) (Bed & Breakfast Facility)
in the R2 district, the proposed new use is subject to the following special conditions (SC
802 . 17) including site plan review under § 701 et seq . of the Land Use Ordinance :
Permitted when :
a . No building is located less than fifty ( 50 ) feet from the lot of an existing residence .
b . No off-street parking is located less than 10 feet from a front lot line, side or rear lot line of an
abutting residence or business .
• c . Access driveways intersect public roads at approximately fifty ( 50 ) feet from the intersection of
two public road right-of-way lines unless otherwise permitted by state or local law .
d . Landscaping is provided as needed per site plan review .
e . A site plan has been approved in accordance with applicable provisions of Sec . 701
WHEREAS , the requisite General Municipal Law 239 Referrals of Article 12 -8 are exempt
pursuant to a current Inter-municipal agreement between the Tompkins County Planning
Department and The Town of Lansing, as the project is a permitted (with special conditions)
home occupation on a residential lot and any other interested and/or involved agency referrals
have been duly effected by the Town of Lansing Planning Department, and those agencies have
been given the opportunity to comment and any responses have been duly reviewed and
considered by the Lansing Planning Board ; and
WHEREAS , this action is classified as an Unlisted Action, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 et
seq. of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which requires environmental review of the
impacts of the project; and
WHEREAS , at the Lansing Planning Board Meeting, held on November 26 , 2012 at the Lansing
Town Hall , the Planning Board reviewed the overall Site Plan for proposed project; and
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APPROVED
WHEREAS , on November 26 , 2012 , the Planning Board determined to waive public hearing on
both the SEQRA review and overall site plan review, due to non-complexity of the application
and lack of public controversy associated with the proposal ; and
WHEREAS , on November 26 , 2012 , the Planning Board , acting on a uncoordinated
environmental review, reviewed and accepted, as adequate , a short form Environmental
Assessment Form ( ` EAF ") Part I, submitted by the Applicant; and the Lansing Planning Board
completed Part II on the record (and, if applicable , Part III of the EAF) ; and
WHEREAS , by resolution adopted November 26 , 2012 the Town of Lansing Planning Board
determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the
proposed site plan will result in no significant impact on the environment and issued a Negative
Declaration of environmental significance for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law ; and
WHEREAS , on November 26 , 2012 , the Planning Board duly considered and carefully
reviewed the Applicant ' s site plan in compliance with the requirements of the Town ' s Laws
relative to site plan review and respecting the proposed project in conjunction with the unique
needs of the Town , due to topography, drainage, soil types and distributions and other natural
and man made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed Site Plan ; and the
Planning Board duly considered the design objectives of the Applicant and the quality and
distinctiveness of the project proposal , in conjunction with the standards of review set forth at
Section 701 . 4 et seq. of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance, including, but not limited to,
storm-water drainage plan, erosion controls , parking, water and sewer facilities , driveways , site
lighting, on site and off-site impacts , landscaping and/or fencing, buffering and/or screening,
roads and walkways , height limitations and compliance with other agency regulations and/or
state, county and local laws and ordinances ; and the Planning Board has also considered the
requirements of the Town ' s Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan , and has determined
compliance therewith in conjunction with said Site Plan Application and Review; and
• WHEREAS , upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED : that the proposed site plan is approved.
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APPROVED
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November 26 , 2012
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Review & Consideration of Revised Preliminary Plat & Final Plat, with
SEQR Review - H . Floyd Davis, Lake Forest Drive, P/O 32.-1-37.428
Mr . Davis appeared before the Board for a review and consideration of a revised
Preliminary and Final Plat. Mr . Davis received approval in July for a minor subdivision
consisting of two (2) non conforming frontage lots . However, after review by Legal
Counsel and the Planning Board Chairman, considerable changes have been made to
the Plat. It was recommended that the Planning Board review the revised Map and hold
another Public Hearing . In addition, the driveway agreement needs to be tweaked by
Mr . Davis' s Attorney at the request of The Town and Planning Board' s Legal Counsel .
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Claus Nyberg indicated he previously spoke with Guy Krogh and was informed that
Mr . Nyberg' s agreement between Mr . Davis did not require Planning Board approval as
it was a Boundary change .
The Riegers' indicated they are anxious to begin construction as they have a Builder
. lined up that has already slotted them a time frame to begin.
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APPROVED
• David Hatfield made a motion to set a Public Hearing for Monday, December 10, 2012
@ 7: 20 PM for SEQR Review for revised Preliminary Plat and overall Final Preliminary
Plat/ Final Plat approval . Rick Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following roll call vote :
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Rick Prybyl , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
*Rick Prybyl excused at 8 : 20 PM .
Approval/Denial of July 23, 2012 Minutes
Thomas Ellis states it should be noted that the Alternate Member was requested to vote
in order to have a quorum. A regular Member arrived after the start of the Meeting .
Al Fiorille made a motion to approve as amended . Thomas Ellis seconded the motion
and it was carried by the following roll call vote :
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
• Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
Al Fiorille made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8 : 25 PM . David Hatfield seconded
the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote :
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Thomas Ellis , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . ( Aye ) Al Fiorille , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) David Hatfield , Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye ) Lin Davidson , Member
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Phone: 533-7054
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E-mail: tolcodes@twcny.rr.com
Web : www.lansingtown.com Town of Lansing
Planning Board Meeting
November 26, 2012 at 7: 15 PM
Lansing Town Hall - Large Court Rm.
http ://www.lansingtown. com/
Agenda
Time: , Agenda Topics
7: 15 P. M . Public Comments/ Concerns
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7:20 P. M . Site Plan & SEQR Review, McColley/ Lajoie - Cayuga Lake
Seido Karate LLC, 17 Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 31 . -6-10
7:30 P. M . Site Plan & SEQR Review, Ron Ronsvalle - Ridge Estate Bed
& Breakfast, 680 Ridge Road , Tax Parcel # 22 . -1 -28 . 32
Review & Consideration of Revised Preliminary Plat & Final
Plat, with SEQR Review - H. Floyd Davis, Lake Forest Drive,
P/ O 32 . -1 -37.428
Approval/ Denial of July 23, 2012 Minutes
Any other business deemed necessary
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The Town of Lansing
Planning Board
Meeting scheduled
for Monday, October
22 , 2012 has been
Cancelled .
The Town of Lansing
Planning Board
Meeting scheduled for
Monday , September
24 , 2012 has been
cancelled .
The T . wn of Lansing
Planning Board
Meeting
scheduled for Monday ,
September 2 , 2012 has
been cancelled .
Rachel Jacobsen
rom : Rachel Jacobsen [tolcodes@twcny. rr. com]
ent: Thursday, September 06 , 2012 8 : 25 AM
To : afiorille@tompkins-co . org ; Larry Sharpsteen ; Mary McTiernan ( mary. mctiernan@mmct . us ) ;
Richard Prybyl ; tellisl8@twcny. rr. com
Cc : Lin Davidson , PB Chairman ; LSchmitt@thalerandthaler. com ; Robert Cree
Subject: 09- 10- 12 Planning Board Mtg . CANCELLED !
Importance : High
Members"
Please be advised , the September 10`h Planning Board Meeting has been CANCELLED .
Thank you,
Rachel
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The Planning Board
Meeting scheduled for
• Monday, September 10 , 2012
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In 2011 we responded to new opportunities , and potential threats , that involved large commitments of un-
planned staff time . We also operated with fewer staff and more responsibilities than we had in 2010 . As a re-
sult we made limited progress in reaching some of the expected measures of success on our departmental
priorities, but accomplished unexpected successes in other important areas.
In January we lost a key staff person when Senior Planner Jeanne Leccese left to lead the Creating Healthy
Places initiative of the Health Planning Council . It wasn't until June that we were able to fill Jeanne's former
position with a part-time planner, recognizing that future budgets were likely to require further staff reductions.
In 2011 we also took over responsibility: for supporting the County's Tourism program including staff support
to the Strategic Tourism Planning Board . This was delayed by a longer than anticipated recruitment process ,
so we also played catch-up in terms of reaching the goals we had set for our support of that program during
2011 .
In July of 2011 Governor Cuomo introduced the Regional Economic Development 9 p Councils and Strategies ,
requiring an intensive effort on our part; to participate in one of the key working groups . While we had been
• initiating discussions regarding sustainable rural and community development among counties in the Finger
Lakes Region , the Governor's plan put Tompkins County in the Southern Tier Region with a different set of
communities and priorities . We were successful in transferring some of the work we had begun in the Finger
Lakes regional effort to a successful request for funding for a Rural Initiative Fund for the Southern Tier.
In the fall , the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released a grant
opportunity under the Cleaner, Greener' New York program for up to $ 1 million to fund regional sustainability
plans . Completinga regional plan would then make communities eligible for up to $90 million in competitive
implementation funding . Under a tight deadline we convened county, regional and city planners from the
Southern Tier and agreed to prepare an application on behalf of the region . As a result we were awarded
funds and became the first region to initiate our planning effort.
As the intensive two-month Regional Economic Development Strategy process and was coming to a close
and we were in the midst of applying for the NYSERDA funding , the New York State Department of Environ-
mental Conservation released the revised draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement on
gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Staff put in many hours over the late fall and early winter reading and
commenting on those revisions.
While we continued to make some progress on virtually all elements of the 2011 Work Program established at
the beginning of 2011 , we were forced to delay many efforts in order to proactively respond to all of the initia-
tives at the State level and adjust to a reduced staff. This report does not show the progress on the Work
Program we had envisioned and hoped !lor, but the work completed has been significant and necessary under
the circumstances . The reduction in staff continues to hamper our work in several areas and we will continue
toprioritize and attempt to set realistic expectations for the future. Although many efforts were delayed in
2011 , they will be advanced in 2012 . The bottom line is that we no longer have capacity in the department to
• take on new and emerging issues and still continue to make expected progress on our annual work plan .
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND MEASURES OF SUCCESS 3 al
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Natural Features 5
Housing Choices 6
Rural Resources 6
Water Resources 1 7
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 7
OTHER DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES '
Regional Sustainability Planning 9
Tourism 9
Land Policy Administration 10
Homeownership Program 10
Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program 10
Snowmobile Trail Grant Program Administration 10
General Municipal Law Development Reviews 10
Indicators of Success 11
SPDES Permit 11 •
Agricultural District Update 11
Local Government Assistance 11
Natural Gas Drilling: Support for Local Efforts 11
County Sustainability Team 12
Ludlowville Stomiwater Control Project 12
Hazard Mitigation 12
• Advisory Boards 12
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� Katie Borgella, AICP, Principal Planner
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Scott Doyle, AICP, Senior Planner
Ddriele Drake, Principal Account Clerk/Typist
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w ° � ' a Joan Jurkowich, AICP, Deputy Commissioner
Nish,ii, ' itTom Knipe, Senior Planner/Tourism Coordinator
' , Jeanne Leccese, Senior Planner
mitEd Marx, AICP, .
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x: The Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan includes Principles , Policies and Actions that guide much
14 ,k t of the work of the Planning Department. The Plan establishes a process for monitoring and reporting
, :,, progress on plan implementation through the annual Indicators of Success reports. However, this
c, .. .. monitoring is intended to measure the community's progress and depends upon many outside factors
s , .w , that may impact the pace of that progress. At the Tompkins County Planning Department (TCPD ), we
also measure our success in achieving our specific goals and objectives for the year. Our goals and
'. objectives do not reflect every activity undertaken by the department in 2011 but, rather, identify our
i !J .: priorities . Two broad goals originally established in 2007 continue to guide our work :
1. Continue to make substantive progress in implementing the actions identified in the
Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan.
' 2. Effectively and efficiently administer the program responsibilities assigned to the
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, • ; Objectives and measures of success were modified to reflect priorities for 2011 and the year-end
status of these measures is outlined below.
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' w Goal 1: Complete planning strategies to guide all major efforts of the department.
€; , Objective 1 . Complete the Conservation Strategy.
Measure of Success: The Conservation Strategyis completed and endorsed bythe Legislature .
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End of year status: Progress on the Conservation Strategy was deferred until 2012.
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0 Objective 2 . Complete a Development Focus Area Strategy working with local municipalities throughout the
, 4-1Z'. county and seek the endorsement of those municipalities.
i . Measure of Success : The Development Focus Area Strategy is complete and has been endorsed by a number
of municipalities .
i' End of year status: The draft Development Focus Area Strategy was completed but most municipal and public
• outreach was deferred until 2012.
t ;a Objective 3 . Assist the Strategic Tourism Planning Board in completing their Five Year strategic plan.
F - i Measure of Success: The Strategic Plan is completed .
} End of year status: Substantial progress was made in drafting the Strategic Tourism Plan with expected comple-
'; tion in 2012 . •
F ' ' , I Goal 2. Continue progress on implementing adopted strategies.
V i Objective 1 . Implement several key elements of the Energy Strategy.
. , Measure of Success: The following have been initiated and several key milestones identified and attained :
c'°' 5' ,'n? EnergyRoad MapCreate an integrated approach to assessinglong-range demand and supply
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j$ ` : `! and key decisions that will need to be made to reach the county's 2050 goal of an 80% reduction in
, ,., r. . , greenhouse gas emissions.
,* , Energy Upgrade Financing - Make public or private financing available to households or businesses
f` G''{ l ! seeking to make energy efficiency and renewable energy system investments.
. LEED Policy Development - Develop a policy to require that all new county buildings and major renova-
4 tions achieve at least a LEED Silver certification .
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4 ; ,F End of Year Status: Four graduate-level Correll students were recruited and retained to explore the potential
i *: r : , and existing energy supplies in Tompkins County. TCPD staff worked with students and professors from engi-
t. Y', . ; neering, business administration , and city and regional planning to hone the scope of work, direct the studies,
19:' 4 and review the work products. With coordination assistance from TCPD, others in the community, including Al-
? ' i ternatives Federal Credit Union and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, created financing resources for en-
; = . t ergy efficiency work while we awaited resolution at the state and federal level of legal hurdles to implementing a
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s. :sr. .,•; Property Assessed Clean Energy program . In addition , TCPD actively worked with partners on creating state-
„,„ . Sic gies to motivate home and business owners to reduce energy use in existing buildings through work on the Get
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'' Your GreenBack Tompkins Campaign , as well as launched with Cornell cooperative Extension of Tompkins
•: , ( County the UpgradeUpstate.org website as a web portal to disseminate accessible information to homeowners
F,` . . I on how to make energy upgrades . The first draft of the green building policy was developed for review by the
0 County Legislature in 2012.
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r ; Objective 2 . Advance implementation and monitoring of the Housing Strategy.
Measure of Success : Two additional rounds of the Housing Fund grant program are completed and a monitor-
.< e: ing report on the status of affordable housing development in the county is completed .
End of year status: Completed two funding rounds for the Community Housing Fund resulting in grant awards
totaling $230,000 supporting development of 12 affordable housing units. The monitoring report was drafted but
awaits completion of an ongoing countywide multi-family market study before publication .
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, � Measure of Success: The five-year' implementation plan is adopted by the Legislature.
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End of year status: Work continued to identify primary agencies for implementation of new actions but comple-
tion of the new implementation plan was deferred .
. - . I Goal 4: Implement sustainability l initiatives both within county government and in the community.
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fObjective 1 . Advance the concept of a downtown sustainability center.
l'''' ' ` ? Measure of Success: A business plan is developed and key partners are enlisted to support the development of
the Center.
End of year status: A team of Park Fellows from Cornell University was enlisted to complete a feasibility study
I and business plan in 2012. The Sustainability Internship Program was implemented , work was undertaken on
the development of the initial displays for the Center and a plan to temporarily open the Center in available
' ' " ' `' E space in the new County Human Services Annex was approved by the County Legislature.
Objective 2 . Advance sustainability initiatives within county government.
', ;; •• I Measure of Success: Green fleet policy is fully implemented with measurable results .
End of year status: Full implementation of the green fleet policy was not advanced in 2011 although individual
. ':`"ti , . '; departments did continue work on their plans.
P. a Objective 3 . Initiate one regional sustainability initiative in cooperation with other counties and organizations.
Measure of Success: A regional initiative within the Finger Lakes centered on sustainable land use is developed
" : and outreach to other Finger Lakes region counties is initiated .
i' ; c ` ': . End of year status: The Rural Initiative Fund was developed as part of the Southern Tier's Regional Economic
f . Development Council Strategy and received $3 million in funding from the State of New York . Also, TCPD ap-
- ° ' plied for NYSERDA's Cleaner Greener Regional Sustainability Grant Program and selected a preferred consult-
,, . ant to expedite the work.
t =,,; Goal 5: Complete transition of Tourism program management to the Planning Department
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P ;Z.;{, Measure of Success: All tourism programs current) adminis- ;r ` it is 4 r- V ri`f g -
f tered by County Administration have been' transferred to the _ ' b " � w .A .-1.47942:4 '`s _ �, � lir
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NI End of year status: Grant applicant outreach and assistance te , , m >� ;Yid ff'
�: �.xv performed in 2011 led to 55% growth "ingrant applications �A w ,
• i ° ; I supporting tourism product development. This led to five dis- ?�`� ; i �.. , >. ° w s �>
i tinct new tourism projects/products being funded in early 2012. ` '` `'" ` . ' ' a ' IL
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{.;, i pendia completion of the Strategic Tourism Plan .
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The Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the County Legislature on December 21 , 2004.
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The Planning Commissioner will report annually to the County Legislature on progress in implementing the
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Plan. This will include identification of action items that have been initiated and the results of those actions. ; ;;;', " 11'
The Commissioner's report will include measures of success by which to monitor the Plan 's progress and
any barriers to implementation that have been encountered. The appropriate measurement tools will be de-
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Action: Define stream corridor buffers for the major tributaries to Cayuga Lake and encourage s(--r
use of appropriate measures to preserve the designated stream buffers,
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Action: Develop or identify model stream buffer ordinances.
Stream Corridor Management Program f
In 2011 , the County's Flood Hazard Mitigation program was formally restructured as the Tompkins County
Stream Corridor Restoration & Flood Hazard Mitigation Program. This program is available to fund three differ-
ent types of projects:
1 ) Stream corridor revegetation and protection ,
2) Stream bank stabilization which may include minor instream structures, :
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3) Stream corridor assessments or feasibility studies for larger scale projects where implementation will i
• be funded through outside revenue sources .
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Three additional stream buffer planting projects occurred in 2011 which resulted in the planting of 364 plants ,
along over 1 , 200 linear feet of stream .
Action: Develop or identify model performance standards to preserve natural resources,
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Action: Establish a program to protect and manage land for agricultural and forestry use in the
focus areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan using tools appropriate to the functions of
those resources,
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Action: Establish an open-space program to protect or preserve natural resources and recrea- ' tt°`
tional amenities in the focus areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan using tools appropri- ,
ate to the functions of those resources,
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Action: Develop and disseminate educational information tailored to each Natural Features
Focus Area and each Agricultural Resources Focus Area. " 'i ``
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Early work was completed in 2011 to result in a 2012 Conservation Strategy that will create a unified vision for
conservation across the rural and natural landscapes of Tompkins County. The Strategy will incorporate find-
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Action: Produce a three- to five-year affordable housing needs assessment to use as a basis o "�'
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Two funding rounds were completed as part of the Housing Fund in 2011 . A total of $230,000 was awarded for Li..“ •;4,4"i
two affordable housing projects. One project is for eleven new townhouses located in the Town of Ithaca. The
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other is a new single familyhome in the Cityof Ithaca . With the assistance of the HousingFund (2009-2011 ), , p '�
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160 new affordable housing units will be added to the current housing stock. • a = '
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In the spring of 2011 a housing affordability analysis was initiated by the Tompkins County Planning Department .
to quantify the inventory of affordable housing within the County. The initial research was concluded in 2011 and '
a "Housing Affordability Index" was created, documenting, as of calendar year 2010, the number of affordable • .4 %4
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housing units and their location , along with a detailed analysis of new housing units built between 2005 and
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The actual increase in total housing units between 2005 and 2010 was 1 , 771 or 295 units per year. Should that r = Y�, '
housing unit creation rate continue through 2014 a total of 2, 950 can be expected for the period of 2005-2014; or tt, -i
76% of the "Tompkins County Affordable Housing Needs Assessment" projected need of housing units. How- '144‘. 4,r4.4
ever, the number of affordable units is falling far short of projected need . J
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support the use of the state-funded Purchase of Development" 1
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Rights ( PDR) program as noted in Part II of the Conservation ! 1 , sg ., , ,7rEs ' Z
Plan , however the New York State Department of Agriculture `f ,14r
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NYS had allocated funding under the state's Farmland Protection Program to purchase the development rights t 1{ :1
on the Bensvue 951 -acre organic dairy farm to allow for permanent protection of the land and continued agricul- ;• °i § .,;
tural use of the property. The application was approved in 2010, and this project was schedule to be finalized in lrl„,,,F
early 2012 . , �
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The Howser Farm, the first farm in the County to participate in the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) pro- ring*,b '
gram , is annually monitored by the Tompkins County Planning Department. The project's monitoring plan calls 4
for the Department to walk the entire boundary of the farm every other year. 2011 marked a year in which only Ifttpirt
part of the boundary line was walked . In 2011 the farm was subdivided in accordance with the terms of the ease- k
ment and a portion of the land was sold to another farm operation in the region . The monitoring visit found no € `{� '
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The Jerry Dell Farm was notified in late 2007 that it had received funding for Purchase of the Development m``1,
Rights of the portion of their farm in the Town of Dryden. This project provides that Tompkins County is a co- t- 1
0 holder of the PDR easement with the Town of Dryden. The Town has been designated as the project manager hVi .'
for this project, however the Tompkins County Planning Department was instrumental in obtaining preliminary , . "14
approval for the projects easements and site plan in 2011 . bfr
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The County's Aquifer Study Capital Program is administered by the Planning Department. In 2011 , the County f ;
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agreed to provide financial support for a study of the West Branch of Cayuga/Fishkill Aquifer in the Town of .b ,- y k.z
Newfield . The County agreed to partner with the Town of Newfield and the US Geological Survey (USGS) to un- � < -
dertake the study, with study costs divided j;between the County (35% ), the Town (35% ), and USGS (30%) . 4„�s
USGS will undertake an analysis of data from existing wells to characterize the aquifer increasing the commu- , „
nity's understanding of how the aquifer functions to provide water to homes and businesses in the area. M
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ter Conservation District, the Tompkins County Health Department, the Tompkins County Planning Department I ,
and the United States Geological Survey. �I '! ▪ - ; kq
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Streambank projects in the Towns of Caroline, Danby and Ulysses were selected for implementation . These I w..
projects joined several other projects from 2008 in development. Since 2007, the program has included projects r risw ',j
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Action: Work with local municipalities, school districts, businesses, institutions of high educa- L � ' w ,
tion, and non-profits to develop a 5-year strategy to reduce community greenhouse gas emis- 1 31,
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sions by at least 10% of 2008 emission levels, including a detailed plan for County government • “x
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to achieve the same target.
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Implementing. a " New Local Measure” identified in the 2020 Energy Strategy, the groundwork was laid in 2011 to u -:, ..,-..46 ,11
fund feasibility studies for combined heat and power and district energy in two key areas of the County in 2012. , ur °x� i
The first area is the vicinity of Cayuga Medical Center on West Hill and the second is the Emerson site on South k • ' .0e`� ..a44 '
Hill . TCPD staff met with CMC officials and adjacent landowners to discuss the potential for district energy loops i Yr :
off of the hospital 's primary loop and a potential biomass-fueled combined heat and power plant on CMC prop- A., ;A : , 3l
erty. District energy on South Hill was the focus of a case statement prepared by a working group of the Tomp- r ,
kins County Climate Protection Initiative, headed by TCPD staff. Use of the case statement by TCCPI members -• `g
resulted in submission of an EPA brownfields grant application, with award announcements anticipated in late µ xl e
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topics such as home heating option 's, energy efficiency measures, transportation options, food f; ,
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In partnership with scores of local partners;' 'Tompkins County planning staff actively worked on creating motivat-
ing strategies and messaging around ways to save energy and money in the areas of Food , Building Heating t
and Lighting, Transportation, and Waste. Hundreds of people were involved in the initial planning for the cam- uIIttilty▪ .' rt aI
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• paign and thousands were reached with the campaign message in 2011 . Another aspect of helping people to A' ;4 T N i
reduce energy use was Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County's launch of the UpgradeUpstate.org cilt if,44
website as a web portal to disseminate accessible information to homeowners on how to make energy up- k48
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grades. TCPD staff worked closely with CCETC staff in developing the site. ,a;e40, ,_eqµ
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with County legislative leaders to secure co;sponsorship from our Congressional representatives for the PACE " x , {
Assessment Protection Act of 2011 to provide a national legislative solution to the problems holding up PACE. 5atg
Additionally, County Planning staff worked with local partners, including local banks, to encourage private institu- ksi ;
tions' efforts to create loan programs to assist homeowners in financing energy upgrades. Local banks and , ,i } " of
housing agencies created these opportunities and widely publicized them to the community in 2011 . `r
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related programs serving low-income people in Tompkins County, TCPD staff worked with Better Housing for , z,9# ;nit'l ,pi
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dress those needs. The $400,000 HealthyHames grant was awarded to the County in December 2011 . An- A,lrooky
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from TCPD staff, to train the 2-1 -1 hotline volunteers to provide information on energy retrofits and the Get Your le t, x
GreenBack Tompkins campaign resources'' through its hotline services. 41; ,0 i':,Z ,.
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Protection Agency to fund innovative on-the-ground approaches to creating dense neighborhoods that enhance I. M 0 .'
residents' quality of life while using fewer resources. The year was productive, including development of the fol- V, c p'
lowing: draft zoning regulations, draft request for proposals for development of the County-owned land on West *f ,
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EVI residents use, on average, 40% less gas , 53% less electricity, and 70% less water than typical homes in ; , A'
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or the U . S, (for water)), and the 15-page paper by Liz Walker discussing the mission, goals, , if
best practices, challenges and lessons teamed over the past 20 years of developing EVI . Project staff began , . • ' "'
presenting widely about the grant in 2011 and reached nearly 1 , 100 people.I z1/2x91-
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workers, high-school students, and 'college students. ; ,
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A steering committee comprising representatives from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, City of Ithaca , Tompkins ,. ,,, °' f
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$25K seedgrant from the Park Foundation and started a search for a Center coordinator. Tompkins Countyg '~
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Internship Program, a future program of the Sustainability Center. Also, the Planning Department oversaw the h,, iii=
development of exhibit designs for an energy efficiency exhibit and a waste reduction exhibit to be housed in the "
• Center. Finally, the County allocated temporary space for the Center's initial location, to be available, in 2012. Kac
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V% , 1 At , In October of 2011 , the Planning Department spearheaded a regional effort to seek $1 million in state funding to
9; ' ,_ ;; prepare a Regional Sustainability Plan . The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
`C (NYSERDA) announced in December that the County's application was being funded.
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' , The Regional Sustainability Plan 41ll cover the Southern Tier Region, encompassing the counties of Broome,
Chemung , Chenango, Delaware , Schuyler, Steuben , Tioga and Tompkins. The County will work closely with two
. A' 't% regional planning agencies , the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board and the
°,A ,: Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board , to undertake this planning effort.
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mentation fund. The Plan itself will primarily focus on the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in or-
AtS a =: der to support the State's goal of reducing state-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. In order to do
1.'` PA, ; so , the Plan will address a multitude of issues, including building energy use, transportation , land use, water and
r ' wastewater treatment, solid waste management, economic development, and climate change adaptation .
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w ment directly administers four of seven competitive tourism grant programs. In 2011 , we led a successful grant
R2 .. w workshop, made small improvements to application forms, established the use of scoring rubrics for grant re-
. rr` � " ; -4 view, and developed and implemented a new system for electronic application submission and review, saving
1 ; ` is many hours of staff time and many;{ 'reams of paper. In addition, we provided technical advice and support to doz-
. . ens of applicants to improve the likely impact of their projects. We developed a new grant database and other
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a1; ‘ 'r; allow us to focus more energy in the future on planning, strategic plan implementation , encouraging new initia-
fives, providing consultation and technical support to program administrators and grant recipients, securing addi-
V ' tional outside funding, developing and implementing a robust and consistent method of program evaluation for
1 e•}> all tourism programs, and communicating with stakeholders about the contribution of the Tourism Program to
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If� # °a STPB clarify the framework for the ','plan, define new elements and enhancements, develop a very well-attended
• r ' '$ and successful community planning workshop and establish other new outreach methods for the plan . The plan
.°Y. e ,, is scheduled for completion in mid-2012.
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;T:1/2' i County Highway Department and the Beautification Program on installation of welcome signs in the Towns, and
, developing formal tourism-related comments to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation on the re-
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I Land Policy Administration
l& The Planning Department assists the County in managing its lands by maintaining a current inventory of all
c'• County landholdings and identifying surplus properties that should be sold or transferred to another entity. The
; , ; Department also evaluates all properties that are subject to foreclosure each year and identifies properties that
=" ; could serve a higher public good if "protected in some way, or that pose liability issues to the County. By working
- ° with State agencies and other land protection organizations, the Planning Department evaluates each situation
and recommends a course of action to the Legislature. Since the County land policy was first adopted in 1995,
-,• .: ; the Department has facilitated the sale and protection of 177 acres of important natural areas to groups including
the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation , NYS Department of Environmental Conservation,
- , Finger Lakes Land Trust, and Cornell Natural Areas Program . In 2011 , Planning Department staff reviewed the
14 parcels subject to foreclosure proceedings in order to determine the existence and significance of natural ,
cultural and historic resources on the properties . It was determined that none of the parcels required added ac-
tion prior to auction . In May 2011 , the County Legislature's Government Operations Committee authorized the
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along with a parcel on West King Road, which is located within UNA- 149, Lick Brook and Inlet Valley Slopes .
, : Both parcels were in the process of finalizing purchase details with State Parks. Final transactions of these par-
; cels are anticipated in 2012 .
0 Homeownership Program
:- In 2010, Tompkins County was awarded $750,000 in CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds to
,. continue the Tompkins County Homeownership Program . Since the program's inception in 1993, 326 low- and
moderate-income households have purchased homes through the program. The recent CDBG grant award as-
sisted ten families in 2011 and will assist an additional eleven families in 2012. The program will continue to be
• • ° : ; delivered by Better Housing for Tompkins County ( BHTC) and the Tompkins County Planning Department.
i; i- ; BHTC will also provide housing counseling services as part of the program delivery.
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This new program has been funded with New York State Community Development Block Grant funds from the
J -, U . S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Title I of the Housing and Community Devel-
4 s opment Act of 1974. The program will assist 23 low-moderate income homeowners to address serious home
health and safety concerns : replacing failing wells and sewage systems and improving indoor air quality by mak-
; , ing energy-related upgrades in these homes . The County, through the grant sub-recipient Better Housing for
^ �'?• Tompkins County, Inc. , will be implementing the program in 2012 through 2013.
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The NYS Snowmobile Program is administered by the Planning Department as a flow through grant. The
,Y ? County served as the sponsoring municipality and grant funds were passed directly to snowmobile clubs. A total
• of $35,335 was awarded for the 2011 -2012 Season . Funding is provided on behalf of five snowmobile clubs for
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.7.- .1.?!. , :' e T° �', , . - One hundred fifty-one projects were reviewed under New
_< 4t ?et 4",,'; 47°- „ ; York State General Municipal Law section 239 -I, -m , and -n.
k • Lf � '' t " � ;44� `y f Referrals were received from thirteen of the municipalities in
r*a .1L'IA. the county. Projects included amendments to zoning ordi
p 4 ; " o A , +7�. N nances, approval of site plans and subdivisions, issuances of
• " , ..-- _ » special permits, and requests for variances. Of these pro
y '1" ”' jects , twenty-eight were found to have potentially significant
r �, = - t "� ° _ ,_ :, negative intercommunity or countywide impacts, and recom-
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•• v •, t ' ; State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for stormwater (as required by the Phase 2 stormwater
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• regulations). All municipalities affected by Phase 2 regulations may participate in the Tompkins County Storm-
. . i' water Coalition , which helps coordinate stormwater managementactivities to ensure a cohesive and balanced
`• ••y :? approach to stormwater management that spans municipal boundaries . Members of the Stormwater Coalition
'. ' 4,v entered into a contract with Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District to provide coordination of the
Yss k4 • Stormwater Coalition and prepare ' annual reports.
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, ing of the Water Resources Council in May 2011 and was subsequently filed with the NYS Department of Con-
• M servation in June 2011 , in accordance with state requirements.
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• „ The 8-Year Update for Ag District ; ) , the eastern half of the County, began in 2011 and is scheduled for comple-
;,; tion in 2012. The Planning Department provides mapping support for this process.
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F • ;: In 2011 , the Planning Department continued to provide support to a re write of Trumansburg's Zoning Ordi-
;," ; nance . Begun in 2008 the efforts to re-write the ordinance were spurred when the Village updated its Compre-
• , ` hensive Plan . The Zoning Ordinance re-write has involved several opportunities for public input and work with
,t ; various committees. Work on the re-write will continue into 2012 .
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t , ,. units when ten or more units of housing are constructed. The ordinance includes density bonuses for
• N, , such housing to support these efforts.
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N*It , w . .r Overlay zoning districts are proposed to help protect wetlands and stream corridors.
3' • j These elements all emerged from the recommendations of the Village's Comprehensive Plan .
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; / ; Village of Lansing Small Areas Plan Request for Proposals
4 ° The Village of Lansing desired to study development potentials, and their impacts, for an area in the Village in
Cic '• `.�`' • the northwest quadrant of the Warren Road/Route 13 intersection . Several development proposals had been
1„• '..•Y •• --4,,1 discussed and potential issues identified which the Village wished to explore more fully. The County Planning
may^ Department compiled basic data about the area and identified several potential impacts. Department staff then
`i ' ' , worked with Village officials to draft a Request for Proposals to conduct a more detailed analysis of the area, in-
"; eluding development alternatives, anticipated impacts, and potential mitigation measures.
`,f Ei Natural Gas Drilling: Support for Local Efforts
4,44L,-.4: In 2010, the County received financial support from the Park Foundation to help the community prepare for po-
1 b #•4;;: 3 tential natural gas drilling activities. This support allowed the Planning Department to provide significant support
N to the Tompkins County Council ofiGovemments in 2011 as they worked together to prepare for the possibility of
, r$ new gas drilling activities in Tompkins County.
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cxreus:;a In addition, the Tompkins County Planning Department was able to produce a report entitled "Municipal Tools for
i//vv., 14 Addressing Potential Gas Drilling Impacts." The report identifies some of the steps that municipalities can take to
• .+; .;• -c '• address the anticipated impacts of gas drilling on the community (see http://www.tompkins-co.org/planning/
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4• a hensive plans to establishing noise; Tightt.,,,ee,t,. 1,
, and air standards, and road protection ordinances.
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The County Sustainability Team convened twice in 2011 to discuss ongoing projects and to hone the 2011 team
.M ,:' - focus on employee involvement. A presentation was made to the Legislature in April 2011 on 2010 accomplish-
., : ,;-- ments . A new County Sustainability website project was initiated in 2011 that will provide information about
`` County sustainability initiatives and programs, including facilities' improvements, waste and resource use reduc-
• tion, and employee involvement opportunities , to County employees as well as the public.
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^- ' ' The Ludlowville Stormwater Control Project is a project coordinated by the Tompkins County Planning Depart-
• ment to help to address concerns over repetitive flooding and property damage associated with stormwater in
' r' ' = the hamlet of Ludlowville. The selected consultant completed a project feasibility study and alternatives analysis
' in 2010 which established the basis for designed mitigation projects. Ultimately two mitigation projects were
;,? t identified in 2011 : the building of an upstream detention pond and streambank stabilization. Construction of both
of these measures is anticipated in the Summer and Fall of 2012 .
Key contributors to the project continue to be the Town of Lansing Highway Department, the Tompkins County
_5,1 ' q Highway Division and the Tompkins County Soil & Water Conservation District.
4 n Hazard Mitigation
I a i The Planning Department coordinated the initial steps of the Tompkins County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards
%.- Mitigation Plan Update in order to comply with FEMA requirements and further reduce risks associated with haz-
ards. In 2011 , the initial municipal meeting was held and a consultant was hired to assist with the update.
Tompkins County's Hazard Mitigation Coordination continues to be based out of the Tompkins County Planning
• ; Department. In addition to coordinating the mitigation plan update the Coordinator also serves as the local con-
, duit for Federal and State mitigation funding opportunities.
• . ❑ Advisory 6 rds
,' T .y.st Four Advisory Boards receive administrative support from the Planning Department: the Strategic Tourism Plan-
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t- = : ring Board, the Planning Advisory Board, the Environmental Management Council and the Water Resources
Council .
, kms i Strategic Tourism Planning Board
The Planning Department assumed responsibility for administrative support to the Tompkins County STPB in
• 2011 . STPB is charged with providing oversight and strategic direction to the Tompkins County Tourism Pro-
gram with the goals of promoting economic development and enhancing quality of life.
' ,' 1 . ." i Tom Knipe and Kathy Wilsea provide staff support to the STPB . In addition to scheduling, agenda development,
� and meeting minutes, the Department helped recruit two new members to the STPB, developed new board
'Ay-H . member intake procedures, updated the board orientation , and assisted in rewriting STPB bylaws to incorporate
board member term limits, associate member positions, committee descriptions and changes to committee
; : J structure . More information on STPB is available at: http://www.tompkins-co•org/tourism/
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Tompkins County Planning Advisory Board
%, . r;41 The Planning Advisory Board provides comment and guidance to the activities of the Planning Department and
T . - . ' provides advisory comment to theCounty Legislature on Planning issues. In 2011 the PAB provided review and
0� , • comment for the following projects:
4,- x` i, i Planning Department's Work Program • Development Focus Areas Strategy
s " elf ' ± • Finger Lakes Regional Rural Revitalization Initiative • Proposed Changes to Agricultural District 1
fe ` • General Municipal Law 239-I-rn-n Review Process • Downtown Sustainability Center
•I Climate Showcase Communities • Housing Needs Update k
• >•': Agendas and minutes for PAB are available at:
;:', _ http://www.tompkins-co.org/planning/committees/PAB/index.htm
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The Tompkins County EMC is one of the oldest EMCs in the state, having been created in 1971 . The EMC acts
as an advisory body to the County Legislature on matters affecting the preservation , development and use of the
0 ; ' ` natural features of the County.
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' • Eden arranged to have a Cornell horticulture class report on their semester of work learning about dredging .
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The event was held at Tompkins County Public Library and was well attended . The class report is available
on the EMC website under "current issues" (address below).
. 4. • Working to advance the update of the Unique Natural Areas Inventory, for which a contract was developed
in 2011 . This work is slated for completion in 2012 .
' , - The Energy Committee requested that the Legislature arrange a meeting with MEGA concerning purchase
of electricity for county operations . Committee members participated at an August meeting of the Legisla-
p ture's Planning , Development and Environmental Quality Committee to urge that the bid specifications re-
quire bidders to provide a fully integrated portfolio of energy sources rather than pricing wind and solar sepa-
rately or offering the supplemental purchase of renewable energy certificates.
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. . Tompkins County Water Resources Council
; '' The Tompkins County Water Resources Council (WRC) advises the Tompkins County Legislature on matters
' -. ` related to water resources gand planning , and is charged with identifying problems, proposing riori-
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• ' y,; ties, and promoting the coordination of activities in the management and protection of the County's water re-
sources. The WRC provides a public forum for local communities and stakeholder groups to address and dis-
41 cuss their water resources concerns, and it is the intent of the group to coordinate the water resources-related
,, efforts of local governments, public and private institutions, and agencies and organizations throughout the
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.40 : 4 ; The WRC also serves as the County's water quality coordinating committee, responsible for the development of
the Tompkins County Water Quality Strategy (WQS), which is intended to help prioritize local water resources
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` issues and concerns and identify strategies to address these concerns. Council and committee goals are drawn
it '' ' ; directly from the strategies of the WQS .
WRC committee action in 2011 included :
• Following identification of hydrilla verticilata in Cayuga Inlet, the Education Committee participated in
activities of the Outreach Group of the Hydrilla Task Force by assisting at a public outreach forum and
`. r-s ° posting Hydrilla information posters at marinas along the shores of Cayuga Lake. Helping the Outreach
Group of the Hydrilla Task Force to reach public officials and the local community will continue into the
foreseeable future.
• In 2011 , the Wetlands Committee finalized a sample wetlands local law. The sample is based on a review of
.. ;ti; local laws that are currently on the books in other towns in New York State. The sample local law will be dis-
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