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Town of Lansing
Wednesday, July 22, 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
Sue Munson
Public Present
Ross Benson
Sue Sullivan
Kevin Snyder
Jase Baese
Emily Franco
Sarah Thomson
Keith Thomson
Ed LaVigne
Other Business
Tom Ellis, Chairperson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:17 PM.
Chairman Ellis enacted the Alternate Member to vote due to two Members being
absent.
No public comments/concerns voiced.
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Other Business
Lin Davidson- As the result of the Gov.’t Regional Development monies, TC3 is
developing a training farm to raise food and train young farmers as well as setting up a
local culinary facility in Ithaca to train Chef’s.
Informal sketch site plan of Hygear Suspension, , at 308 Peruville Road,
Tax Parcel # 30.-1-26.27, in the R-A Rural Agricultural Zone in the Town
of Lansing.
Mr. Ross Benson appeared before the Board. Mr. Benson offered the following with
respect to his Application;
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Lin Davidson requested that the outdoor lighting be upgraded to a full cut off light.
Thomas Ellis: Inquired if the Test Track is an essential part of Mr. Benson’s business.
Ross Benson: The test track has proven to be successful when it comes to gaining
knowledge and experience on his products. Mr. Benson would like the option to have
the test track on site.
Larry Sharpsteen: Inquired what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Benson
indicated the same hours as he currently has, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with no weekends or
Holidays.
Jonathan Kanter indicated at such time of approval, the Board could put conditions on
the approval requesting additional engineering details for the test track with respect to
the disturbance of soil for the determination of stormwater management purposes.
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Members discussed the options in order to act on the Site Plan tonight. They agreed
that if Mr. Benson does go ahead and builds the test track that he return to the Planning
Board at which time a Public Hearing would be required.
Public Comments:
Jase Baese & Emily Franco : Concerned with the hours of operation and the track noise.
Mr. Benson explained that the business and test track is a very low impact business.
Sue Sullivan: Concerned with the existing buffering and would request that the Board
consider increasing it in the future.
Kevin Snyder: Inquired from Mr. Benson how important the test tract is to his business.
Mr. Benson indicated history has shown it to be critical.
Sue Sullivan: Inquired if the business would be contained.
Mr. Benson indicated yes.
The Tompkins County Planning Department offered the following;
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Larry Sharpsteen moved to waive the Public Hearing(s) on the SEQR and Site Plan
Application for this phase of the proposal. 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member
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The Planning Board Members reviewed Part I and completed Part II of the Full
Environmental Assessment Form.
Lin Davidson offered the following Resolution. 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member
RESOLUTION PB 13-14
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR)
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED
HYGEAR RELOCATION - SITE PLAN
WHEREAS, an application was made by Ross Benson for site plan approval for the
relocation of Hygear Suspension to a new site located at 308 Peruville Road, Lansing,
New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #30.-1-26.27, RA Rural Agricultural
Zone; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested site plan approval in conjunction with the
relocation of Hygear Suspension, a business currently located in the Town of Lansing
specializing in the performance and handling of sport ATV and snowmobile suspension
systems, including expansion of the parking lot. Businesses such as Hygear are
permitted in the RA Zone subject to site plan review by the Planning Board; 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
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
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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 action,
and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Dated: July 22, 2013
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward, Jr. - Aye
Lin Davidson – Aye
Raymond Farkas – Aye
Al Fiorille – Aye
Larry Sharpsteen – Aye
Thomas Ellis - Aye
Gerald Caward made a motion offering the following Resolution. 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member
RESOLUTION PB 13-15
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
APPROVING SITE PLAN FOR
RELOCATION OF HYGEAR SUSPENSION TO 308 PERUVILLE ROAD
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WHEREAS, an application was made by Ross Benson for site plan approval for the relocation
of Hygear Suspension to a new site located at 308 Peruville Road, Lansing, New York and
otherwise known as Tax Parcel #30.-1-26.27, RA Rural Agricultural Zone; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested site plan approval in conjunction with the relocation of
Hygear Suspension, a business currently located in the Town of Lansing specializing in the
performance and handling of sport ATV and snowmobile suspension systems, including
expansion of the parking lot. Businesses such as Hygear are permitted in the RA Zone subject to
site plan review by 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 July 19,
2013 determined that the proposed action has no negative inter-community or county-wide
impacts; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 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
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resolved to waive public hearings on the site plan application and on the State Environmental
Quality Review (SEQR) review on this action; and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 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 July 22, 2013, the Town of Lansing Planning Board has
determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the
proposed relocation of Hygear Suspension to 308 Peruville Road 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 dul y 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, and
screening, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site plan only shows approximate size and location for a possible
“controlled test area”, and sufficient details have not been provided for that facility; 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 grant Site Plan Approval
for the proposed relocation of Hygear Suspension to a new site located at 308 Peruville Road,
Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #30.-1-26.27, RA Rural Agricultural
Zone, subject to the following conditions:
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1. The Planning Board’s approval of this proposed site plan does not authorize the inclusion or
construction of the possible “controlled test area”. The applicant shall submit engineering
details to the Planning Board for additional site plan approval prior to proceeding with any
construction of the “controlled test area”; and
2. Any new exterior lighting shall comply with the Town of Lansing requirements for full cutoff light
fixtures to avoid glare and light spillage on adjacent properties. Existing lighting shall be
modified or replaced to include shielding or full cutoff light fixtures to avoid glare and light
spillage on adjacent properties.
July 22, 2013
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward, Jr. - Aye
Lin Davidson – Aye
Raymond Farkas - Aye
Al Fiorille – Aye
Larry Sharpsteen – Aye
Thomas Ellis - Aye
Approval/Denial of July 08, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Larry Sharpsteen states under Upcoming Sewer Meeting remove Jeanne Kirby’s name.
Tom Ellis: Page 3 under Multiple Dwelling remove Storm Water Management required
Al Fiorille motion to accept as amended. 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member
Continue Discussion Regarding Possible Code Revisions –
Solar
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Definition: A solar collection device or combination of devices are designed and located to avoid glare or
reflection onto adjacent properties and adjacent roadways and shall not interfere with traffic or create a
safety hazard.
Screening, capable of providing year round screening, is provided al ong the non-reflective axis of
the solar collection device or collection of devices.
Roof mounted solar collection devices shall not exceed the current Code for maximum height
limit for the district.
Solar collection devices shall not exceed 45 feet in height without specific review.
Setback: Active solar energy systems must meet the accessory structure setback of the zoning district and
primary land use associated with the land on which the system is located. Mechanical equipment shall be
screened from any adjacent property that is residentially zoned or used for residential purposes. The
screen shall consist of shrubbery, trees, or other non-invasive plant species which provides a visual
screen. In lieu of a planting screen, a decorative fence meeting the requirement of the Zoning Ordinance
may be used.
Solar Panel
Small scale Residential allowed by right as long as they still within the height restrictions and
meet the appropriate setbacks.
Commercial –large scale required to have Site Plan Review.
Wind Energy Source
Residential height limitation is 40 ft. (check State Regulations)
Jonathan will check with The New York Planning Federation for an example Ordinance
of such.
Definition of “Dwelling-Multi Family”
A Building or group of buildings on one lot containing Three (3) or more Dwelling Units.
Definition of “Two-Family Dwelling”
Only one (1) Two-Family Dwelling is allowed on a lot.
Special Use Permits
Consider the Planning Board taking over some jurisdiction in place of the Town Board.
Planning Board will review this further.
Possible Modifications for Site Plan Review
A brief discussion took place with the possibility of revamping the threshold for Site
Plan Review on small projects. The Board will discuss this at a future Meeting.
Member Update
Ray Farkas, Alternate Member distributed a copy of the new SEQR that is proposed to
take effect in October 2013.
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Up-coming Event- Cayuga Operating Plant Public Hearing
Kathy Miller, Town Supervisor reminded the Planning Board Members that a Public
Hearing will be held on July 29, 2013 @ 6:00 PM in the Lansing Middle School
Auditorium with respect to the Cayuga Operating Plant. Ms. Miller encourage
Members to attend and voice their opinions.
Lin Davidson made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8:55 PM. . 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member