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Town of Lansing
Wednesday, September 23, 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
Kathy Miller, Town Supervisor
Nishant Tapuria
Public Present
John Andersson
Kathy Neifert
Robb Jetty
Jack Jensen
Tim Leonardo
Michelle Zirbel
Nicholas Conner
Other Business
Thomas Ellis, Chairperson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:15 PM.
Mr. Ellis inquired if there were any questions or concerns from the Public that is not
related to the Agenda. There were none.
Site Plan Review-Commercial Recreation Indoors (Jump Around
Inflatables), Applicant; Michelle Zirbel, 8 Cayuga Vista Drive, Tax Parcel
# 37.1-2-53.23, B1Commercial Mixed Use District.
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Michelle Zirbel and Nicholas Conner, partners in the business appeared before the
board for Site Plan Review. Ms. Zirbel and her son would like to establish an in-door
inflatable bounce house/party center at 8 Cayuga Vista Drive. There will be no change
to the outside of the building. As for the interior, possibly in the near future a doorway
to the other unit will need to be modified, as will the bathrooms in the near future.
Lynn Day, Building Inspector will determine the number of occupancy for the facility.
Mr. Day will check with the Tompkins County Health Department with respect to an
additional hand sink in the party room. According to Mr. Day, egress and lighting will
fall under the Public Assembly Code Enforcement.
The question was brought up concerning outdoor use. Jonathan Kanter indicated the
site is pretty visible from East Shore Drive, therefore it was suggested that a condition
be inserted in the approval stating no outdoor use.
The Board Members felt it was time for the lighting to conform to the current “full cut
off down lights” on the portion of the Building Ms. Zirbel is renting.
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to waive the Public Hearing on the SEQR and overall
Site Plan Application. David Hatfield 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
The Planning Board Members reviewed Part I completed by the Applicant and
reviewed Part II completed by Jonathan Kanter, Planning Consultant 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) 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
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Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member
RESOLUTION PB 13-18
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR)
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED
JUMP AROUND INFLATABLES INDOOR BOUNCE PARK - SITE PLAN
WHEREAS, an application was made by Michelle Zirbel, Jump Around Inflatables, for
site plan approval for the proposed Indoor Bounce Park in the existing commercial
building at 8 Cayuga Vista Drive, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax
Parcel #37.1.-2-53.23, B1 Commercial Mixed Use District; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to lease the western side of the existing building (current
location of HyGear) to convert the space into an indoor bounce house park with
arcades, as shown on a site plan drawing provided by the applicant; 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
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,
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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: September 23, 2013
David Hatfield offered the following Resolution, Larry Sharpsteen seconded the motion
and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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
RESOLUTION PB 13-19
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
APPROVING JUMP AROUND INFLATABLES INDOOR BOUNCE PARK – SITE
PLAN APPROVAL
WHEREAS, an application was made by Michelle Zirbel, Jump Around Inflatables, for site plan
approval for the proposed Indoor Bounce Park in the existing commercial building at 8 Cayuga
Vista Drive, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #37.1.-2-53.23, B1
Commercial Mixed Use District; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to lease the western side of the existing building (current location of
HyGear) to convert the space into an indoor bounce house park with arcades, as shown on a site
plan drawing provided by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is a permitted use in the B1 Commercial 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
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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, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
requirements of 239-l, 239-m, and 239-n (of Article 12-B) through an Inter-governmental
Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town of Lansing, dated
December 17, 2003, as this is a site plan review for change of commercial use in an existing
building not involving any change in building footprint and with no change in vehicular access
on a State or County highway; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 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
WHEREAS, on September 23, 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
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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 September 23, 2013, the Town of Lansing Planning
Board has determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, the proposed conversion of the space into an indoor bounce house park with arcades as
described above 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, and
screening, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts; 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 Final Site Plan
Approval for the proposed Indoor Bounce Park in the existing commercial building at 8 Cayuga
Vista Drive, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #37.1.-2-53.23, B1
Commercial Mixed Use District, as shown on a site plan drawing provided by the applicant,
subject to the following conditions:
(1) there shall not be permitted any outdoor storage. Outdoor use of the site or bounce houses or
other inflatables shall be limited to short term events not exceeding 72 hours per event; and
(2) this approval pertains only to the proposed conversion of the current HyGear space in the
western side of the existing building at 8 Cayuga Vista Drive. Any further expansion into or
alteration of other parts of the building or any exterior modifications on the site shall require
additional site plan approval from the Planning Board.
(3) Lighting alternations on the westerns side should be brought up to full cut off lighting
specifications.
September 23, 2013
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Site Plan Review-Placement of Storage Pod, Applicant; Envisage
Information Systems, 31 Dutch Mill Road, Tax Parcel # 39.-1-50.8, IR-
Industrial/Research District.
Mr. Rob Jetty and Kathy Neifert appeared before the Board on behalf of Envisage.
Envisage is requesting an additional Pod for their computer backup. The long term Pod
would be away from the building, for the purpose of disaster recovery. Currently the
location is screened by brush and trees, and the color of the Pod will be green to blend
in with the surrounding area.
There were no public comments.
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to waive the Public Hearing on the SEQR and overall
Site Plan Application. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following roll call vote:
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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
The Planning Board Members reviewed Part I completed by the Applicant and
reviewed Part II completed by Jonathan Kanter, Planning Consultant of the Full
Environmental Assessment Form.
Larry Sharpsteen offered the following Resolution. Richard Prybyl seconded the
motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Lin Davidson, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
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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
RESOLUTION PB-20
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR)
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED ADDITION OF A STORAGE
POD AT ENVISAGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 31 DUTCH MILL ROAD
WHEREAS, an application was made by Envisage Information Systems for site plan
approval for the proposed addition of a storage pod at the existing facility at 31 Dutch
Mill Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #39.-1-50.8, IR
Industrial/Research District; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to place a storage pod to house a computer back-up system
for the existing facility, as shown on a site plan drawing provided by the applicant; 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
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,
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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: September 23, 2013
Lin Davidson offered the following Resolution. Richard Prybyl seconded the motion
and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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
RESOLUTION PB 13-21
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDITION OF A STORAGE POD AT ENVISAGE
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 31 DUTCH MILL ROAD – SITE PLAN APPROVAL
WHEREAS, an application was made by Envisage Information Systems for site plan approval
for the proposed addition of a storage pod at the existing facility at 31 Dutch Mill Road, Lansing,
New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #39.-1-50.8, IR Industrial/Research District; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to place a storage pod to house a computer back-up system for the
existing facility, as shown on a site plan drawing provided by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is a permitted use in the IR Industrial/Research District 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
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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, this action is not subject to the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
requirements of 239-l, 239-m, and 239-n (of Article 12-B), as the site of the proposed action is
not located within 500 feet of any municipal boundary, State or County road, park or facility, or
any other item requiring referral to the County; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 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
WHEREAS, on September 23, 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 September 23, 2013, the Town of Lansing Planning
Board has determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review
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Act, the proposed addition of a storage pod as described above 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, and
screening, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts; 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 Final Site Plan
Approval for the proposed addition of a storage pod at the existing facility at 31 Dutch Mill
Road, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #39.-1-50.8, IR
Industrial/Research District, as shown on a site plan drawing provided by the applicant.
September 23, 2013
Sketch Plan and Classification of Proposed Amendment/ Modification of
Farm Pond Circle Subdivision to Include Two New Lots (Lots 20 & 21)
and Revision to Lot 19; Applicant: Jack Jensen Development Co, LLC,
Tax Parcel No’s 38.-1-4.121 & 38.-1-4.122 located on Peruville Road and
Farm Pond Circle, RA Rural Agricultural and R3 Residential Mixed Use
Districts.
Developer Jack Jensen appeared before the Board and gave a brief overview of his
previously approved Subdivision. Mr. Jensen explained that when the Subdivision was
approved it excluded the farmstead and the barn. He has since acquired the land and
would like to have a duplex erected on each lot and make a revision to lot 19 to add
some acreage to each lot. Each duplex would have a 2 bedroom unit and a 1 bedroom
unit. Cornell University students will be working on this project along with Mr. Jensen.
Mr. Jensen has advised the Board he is scheduled to go before the Zoning Board of
Appeals for an Area Variance. Access to all subdivision residents will be given to the
trail located on the property, however, there is a pond which will not be open to the
public due to high insurance costs. The Stormwater practices have been divided into
two separate phases, with the Town Engineer reviewing both.
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Jonathan Kanter states the two new lots will be incorporated as an amendment to the
original Subdivision Plat and should be classified as a Major Subdivision according to
the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Kanter indicated he is not sure at this time if the
proposed two lots were originally considered in the Drainage District that was formed
for the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision. Mr. Kanter will work the details out with Mr.
Herrick and the Applicant will possibly have to request an amendment the original
District Agreement.
Thomas Ellis suggested that one of the units in the Duplex be owner occupied with a
limit to three bedrooms per duplex.
Jack Jensen felt it would be too restricting for the future property owners.
Larry Sharpsteen felt that should be left up to the ZBA to determine if owner occupied
should be a condition placed on the Variance.
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to declare the proposal as an amendment to the
previously approved Major Subdivision known as Farm Pond Circle. Richard Prybyl
seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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
Discussion with regards to the SEQR took place with Mr. Kanter stating he would be
comfortable classifying the Subdivision amendment as an Unlisted Action. All
Planning Board Members agreed.
Approval/Denial of September 9, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Lin David made a motion to approve the Minutes as presented. Richard Prybyl
seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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
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Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Abstained) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member
Up-coming Stormwater Training
Chairman Ellis advised the Members if they have not done so yet, they need to get their
training in for 2013.
Upcoming Training
TC3, Thursday, October 24, 2013 (Stormwater Regulations & SEQR-New EAFs)
Lansing Town Hall, Monday, October 28, 2013 (Stormwater Training & Site Visit)
Jonathan Kanter - New Employee
Jonathan Kanter introduced employee Nishant Tapuria to the Board. Mr. Tapuria has
been responsible for assisting the Comprehensive Committee with their current
updates.
Special Meeting Date
Mr. Kanter reminded the Members that a Special Meeting has been set for Monday,
October 7, 2013 @ 7:15 PM.
Upcoming Agenda Items
Cornell Solar Project
Informal Sketch Plan-Thaler Subdivision
Richard Prybyl made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8:35 PM. Al Fiorille seconded
the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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
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