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Home My WebLink About06-10-13 PB Minutes.pdf DRAFT 1 Town of Lansing Wednesday, June 10, 2013 7:15 PM PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS (*Denotes present) * Tom Ellis, Chairman * Lin Davidson, Vice-Chairman * Larry Sharpsteen * David Hatfield * Richard Prybyl * Al Fiorille * Gerald Caward Jonathan Kanter, Planning Consultant * Ray Farkas (Alternate Member) Other Staff Lynn Day, Zoning, Code, Fire Enforcement Officer Public Present Ed LaVigne Kristin Tobias Andy Sciarabba Glynis Hart Other Business Tom Ellis, Chairperson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:15 PM. No public comments/concerns voiced. Alternate Member Voting Privilege After much discussion with Legal Counsel(s) it was encouraged that the Planning Board Chairman enact the Alternate Member to vote whenever a Member is absent. Site Plan & SEQR Review, Lamppost Bed & Breakfast, 1524 Ridge Rd., Tax Parcel No. 10.-1-6.1, RA Rural Agricultural Zone, Kristin Tobias, Applicant. The Applicant, Kristin Tobias, is requesting Site Plan approval for the proposed establishment of the Lamppost Bed & Breakfast. The proposal is to establish a two guest room bed and breakfast in the existing house on a site consisting of +/- 3.144 DRAFT 2 acres, as shown on the survey map provided by the Applicant, with no exterior changes proposed. David Hatfield made a motion to waive the Public Hearing on the SEQR and overall Application. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Abstained) Lin Davidson, Member 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) Thomas Ellis, Member Larry Sharpsteen offered the following Resolution; RESOLUTION PB 13-12 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED LAMPPOST BED & BREAKFAST - SITE PLAN WHEREAS, an application was made by Kristin Tobias for site plan approval for the proposed establishment of the Lamppost Bed & Breakfast, located at 1524 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #10.-1-6.1, RA Rural Agricultural Zone; and WHEREAS, the proposal is to establish a two guest room bed and breakfast in the existing house on a site consisting of +/- 3.144 acres, as shown on the survey map provided by the applicant, with no exterior changes proposed; and WHEREAS, this proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing Planning Board is an involved agency for the purposes of environmental review; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Planning Board, in performing the lead agency function for its independent and uncoordinated 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 Environmental Assessment Form Part I, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its DRAFT 3 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; 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 a ction, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. Dated: June 10, 2013 Al Fiorille seconded the Motion. VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Thomas Ellis - Aye Lin Davidson - Abstained Gerald Caward - Aye Al Fiorille – Aye David Hatfield – Aye Richard Prybyl – Aye Larry Sharpsteen - Aye Gerald Caward offered the following Resolution; RESOLUTION PB 13-13 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR LAMPPOST BED & BREAKFAST, 1524 RIDGE ROAD WHEREAS, an application was made by Kristin Tobias for site plan approval for the proposed establishment of the Lamppost Bed & Breakfast, located at 1524 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #10.-1-6.1, RA Rural Agricultural Zone; and DRAFT 4 WHEREAS, the proposal is to establish a two guest room bed and breakfast in the existing house on a site consisting of +/- 3.144 acres, as shown on the survey map provided by the applicant, with no exterior changes proposed; and WHEREAS, the proposal is a permitted use in the RA Rural Agricultural Zone subject to obtaining site plan approval from the Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the Town has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the Town’s Laws relative to site plan review and the unique needs of the Town due to the topography, the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed Site Plan, and the Town has also considered the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; 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 is an involved agency pursuant to State Law governing local environmental review; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Planning Board has the primary responsibility for approving or carrying out the action and is conducting an uncoordinated environmental review of this action pursuant to State Law governing local environmental review; and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law County Planning referrals 239-l and 239-m (of Article 12- B) were sent to the Tompkins County Planning Department by the Town of Lansing Planning Department, and the Tompkins County Planning Department in a letter dated May 22, 2013 determined that the proposed action has no negative inter-community or county-wide impacts; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 2013, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the aforementioned site plan application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and resolved to waive public hearings on the site plan application and on the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review on this action; and DRAFT 5 WHEREAS, on June 10, 2013, this Board, acting on an uncoordinated environmental review of the proposed action, reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form (‘EAF”) Part I, submitted by the Applicant, the comments (if any, of the Town Engineer, the Tompkins County Department of Planning County 239-l and m review and other application materials, and the Lansing Planning Board completed Part II of the EAF; and WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted on June 10, 2013, the Town of Lansing Planning Board has determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the proposal to establish a two guest room bed and breakfast in the existing house will result in no significant impact on the environment and has issued a Negative Declaration of environmental significance for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has duly considered the proposed site plan in accordance with the provisions of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance Section 701.4 et seq., including consideration of site characteristics, site lighting, nearby residences, landscaping, parking, access, and screening, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has duly considered all of the conditions for a bed and breakfast listed in Section 802.17 of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED: that the Town of Lansing Planning Board does hereby find that the proposed establishment of the Lamppost Bed & Breakfast meets the conditions and requirements specified in Section 802.17 of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance; and be it further RESOLVED: that the Town of Lansing Planning Board does hereby grant Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed establishment of the Lamppost Bed & Breakfast, to include two guest rooms in the existing house, located at 1524 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #10.-1-6.1, RA Rural Agricultural Zone. June 10, 2013 DRAFT 6 Larry Sharpsteen seconded. VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Thomas Ellis - Aye Lin Davidson - Abstained Gerald Caward - Aye Al Fiorille – Aye David Hatfield – Aye Richard Prybyl – Aye Larry Sharpsteen – Aye Proposed Sign Ordinance PB Comments/Concerns A discussion took place and the following was suggested;  The language in Section V should be revisited.  On site Signs for Commercial/Industrial use for the purpose of directional, Safety or required by Law should not be regulated.  Entire Document should be more reader friendly as to what does and does not require a permit.  Seasonal Signs on/at the different corners should fall under Temporary Signs and have a letter from the Land Owner giving permission and a time frame for removal. A nominal fee should be charge to cover administrative costs. Larry Sharpsteen and a couple other Board Members requested it be noted for the record that they are strictly against enforcing the text of any sign. Approval/Denial of the following Minutes; January 14, 2013; Page 1, 2nd paragraph Ray Farkas as Alternate should be added. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to approve as amended. Richard Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote; Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Member 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) Thomas Ellis, Member DRAFT 7 February 11, 2013; Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to approve as presented. Lin Davidson seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote; Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Member 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) Thomas Ellis, Member March 25, 2013; Gerald Caward made a motion to approve as presented. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote; Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Member 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) Thomas Ellis, Member April 15, 2013; Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to approve as presented. Richard Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote; Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Member 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) Thomas Ellis, Member May 22, 2013; DRAFT 8 Lin Davidson made a motion to approve as presented. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote; Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Member 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) Thomas Ellis, Member Update on Pending Applications/Projects for “Working” Meeting Tom Ellis expressed to the Planning Board Members that they need to get back to working on the Code revisions. Mr. Ellis asked each Member to review their material previously submitted to them. Lynn Day states H. Floyd Davis and Tim Buhl, P.E. will be giving an informal presentation on Mr. Davis’s proposed 17 Lot Subdivision. Lin Davidson made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8:38 PM. Gerald Caward seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote; Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Member 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) Thomas Ellis, Member