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Home My WebLink About11-04-13 PB Minutes.docxDRAFT Town of Lansing Wednesday, November 4, 2013 4:15 PMSpecial Meeting 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 Public Present Michelle Zirbel Other Business Thomas Ellis, Chairperson called the Special Planning Board Meeting to order at 4:15 PM. There were no public present. Chairman Ellis enacted the Alternate Member to vote due to a Member being absent. Site Plan Review - Indoor Family Fun Center (Jump Around Inflatables), Applicant; Michelle Zirbel, 8 – 10 Cayuga Vista Drive, Tax Parcel # 37.1-2-53.23, B1Commercial Mixed Use District. Michelle Zirbel appeared before the Planning Board for a revised Site Plan previously approved for the west side of the Building at 8 Cayuga Vista Drive. Ms. Zirbel presented the following sketch of her revised proposal. Ms. Zirbel intends to purchase the building and use the east side until such time when Hygear moves out in early spring. Larry Sharpsteen stated for the record, at the Planning Board Meeting of September 23, 2013 the Board waived the Public Hearing(s) on the SEQR and overall Application. The Planning Board Members reviewed Part I and reviewed Part II of the Full Environmental Assessment Form completed by Jonathan Kanter, Town Planner. Larry Sharpsteen offered the following Resolution. Lin Davidson 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate 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 13-24 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED JUMP AROUND INFLATABLES INDOOR FAMILY FUN CENTER - SITE PLAN WHEREAS, an application was made by Michelle Zirbel, Jump Around Inflatables, for site plan approval for the proposed Indoor Family Fun Center in the existing commercial building at 8 – 10 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 applicant previously obtained site plan approval to occupy the western side of the existing building (8 Cayuga Vista Drive - current location of Hygear) to convert the space into an indoor bounce house park with arcades, and the amended proposal is to initially occupy the eastern side of the building (10 Cayuga Vista Drive) with the proposed Indoor Family Fun Center with future plans to occupy the entire building; 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, 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: November 4, 2013 Moved by: Larry Sharpsteen Seconded by: Lin Davidson VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Thomas Ellis - Aye Lin Davidson - Aye Gerald Caward, Jr. - Aye Richard Prybyl – Aye Larry Sharpsteen – Aye Raymond Farkas - Aye 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate 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 13-25 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD APPROVING JUMP AROUND INFLATABLES INDOOR FAMILY FUN CENTER, 8 – 10 CAYUGA VISTA DRIVE - SITE PLAN APPROVAL WHEREAS, an application was made by Michelle Zirbel, Jump Around Inflatables, for site plan approval for the proposed Indoor Family Fun Center in the existing commercial building at 8 – 10 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 applicant previously obtained site plan approval to occupy the western side of the existing building (8 Cayuga Vista Drive - current location of Hygear) to convert the space into an indoor bounce house park with arcades, and the amended proposal is to initially occupy the eastern side of the building (10 Cayuga Vista Drive) with the proposed Indoor Family Fun Center with future plans to occupy the entire building; 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 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 November 4, 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 on October 28, 2013 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 November 4, 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, and other application materials, and the Lansing Planning Board completed Part II of the EAF; and WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted on November 4, 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 the proposed Indoor Family Fun Center 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 Family Fun Center in any or all portions of the existing commercial building at 8 – 10 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 and conceptual floor plan provided by the applicant, subject to the following conditions: There shall not be permitted any outdoor storage. Outdoor use of the site for bounce houses or other inflatables shall be limited to short term events not exceeding 72 hours per event; and Lighting alternations on the exterior of the existing building shall be brought up to full cut off lighting specifications to minimize glare on surrounding properties. November 4, 2013 Moved by: Lin Davidson Seconded by: Richard Prybyl VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Thomas Ellis - Aye Lin Davidson - Aye Gerald Caward, Jr. - Aye Richard Prybyl – Aye Larry Sharpsteen – Aye Raymond Farkas - Aye Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 4:25 PM. Lin Davidson 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) Ray Farkas, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member