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Town of Lansing
Wednesday, November 4, 2013 4:15 PM Special 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
(1) 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
(2) 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