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Town of Lansing
Monday, September 8, 2014 6:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
(*Denotes present)
* Tom Ellis, Chairman
* Norman (Lin) Davidson, Vice-Chairman
* Larry Sharpsteen
* Richard Prybyl
* Al Fiorille
* Gerald Caward
* Ray Farkas
Deborah Trumbull (Alternate)
Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Esq.
Other Staff
Lynn Day, Zoning, Code, Fire Enforcement Officer
Kathy Miller, Town Supervisor
Charlie Purcell, Deputy Superintendent
Public Present
Connie Wilcox
Anne Sheldon
Kristin Tobias
John Dean
Boris Simkin
Jamie Morgan
Other Business
Tom Ellis, Chairperson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Public Comments/Concerns other than Agenda Items
There were none.
Site Plan Review & SEQR Review for Side Yard Set Back in the B1-
Residential District, Dean, John, 8 Conlon Road, Tax Parcel # 31.-3-11
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Mr. Dean appeared before the Planning Board for Site Plan Review with respect to his
setbacks for the B1 District. Mr. Dean would like to erect a 14’ x 24’ Two story
Garage/Storage Building for residential use on his property.
There currently is an existing Shed that is closer than 15’. Mr. Dean will be removing
the Shed to erect the proposed. There will be no additional driveway or curb cuts to the
parcel. Additionally, on the north-western half of the property is the existing septic
system and a gas line.
Lin Davidson made a motion to waive the Public Hearing(s) on SEQR and overall Site
Plan. 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, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, 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 and completed Part II of the Full
Environmental Assessment Form.
Larry Sharpsteen offered the following Resolution on the SEQR. 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) Ray Farkas, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, 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 14 -12
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
RESOLUTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR)
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED
JOHN DEAN TWO STORY GARAGE / STORAGE BUILDING - SITE PLAN
WHEREAS, an application was made by John Dean for site plan approval for the
proposed two story Garage/Storage Building, located at 8 Conlon Road, Lansing, New
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York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #31.-3-11, consisting of a total of 15,708 +/-
square feet, B1 Commercial Zone; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to replace a storage shed (12’ x 14’) with a two story Garage
/ Storage Building that would be approximately 14’x 24’ and about 18 feet high at the
roof peak, as illustrated in the elevation sketch 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 tho rough 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: September 8, 2014
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward – Aye
Lin Davidson - Aye
Ray Farkas – Aye
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Al Fiorille - Aye
Richard Prybyl – Aye
Larry Sharpsteen –
Thomas Ellis - Yes
Ray Farkas offered the following Resolution. Al Fiorille 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, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, 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 14 -13
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
APPROVING JOHN DEAN SITE PLAN –
TWO STORY GARAGE / STORAGE BUILDING
WHEREAS, an application was made by John Dean for site plan approval for the proposed Two
Story Garage / Storage Building, located at 8 Conlon Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise
known as Tax Parcel #31.-3-11, consisting of a total of 15,708 +/- square feet, B1 Commercial
Zone; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to remove a 12’x 14’ storage shed and construct a two story 14’ x
24’ Garage / Storage Building and about 18 feet high at the roof peak, as illustrated in the
elevation sketch 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
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
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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 referrals
239-l and 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 permitted Accessory uses on Residential Lots (II. C. –
Items to be Excluded from Review); and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2014, 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 8, 2014, 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 8, 2014, the Town of Lansing Planning Board
has determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act,
the proposed two story Garage / Storage Building at 8 Conlon Road will result in no significant
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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, Frontage , Yard, Heights and Coverage Requirements,
nearby residences, landscaping, screening and any potential on and off site environmental
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed the side yard setbacks and found them to be
acceptable due to a previous shed being in the same location. Neighbors’ view sheds are not
being impacted, and there are no objections to this proposal from Residents. There is no
increased risk for fire or safety considerations on this property.
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 grant Final Site Plan Approval for the
proposed two story Garage / Storage Building as shown on the submitted site plan and materials,
located at 8 Conlon Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #31.-3-11, B1
Commercial Zone.
September 8, 2014
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward – Aye
Lin Davidson – Aye
Ray Farkas - Aye
Al Fiorille – Aye
Richard Prybyl – Aye
Larry Sharpsteen – Aye
Thomas Ellis - Aye
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Informal Discussion- Subdivision, Sheldon/Putnam, Ridge Road, Tax
Parcel # 12.-1-18.2
Lynn Day, Zoning Officer gave the following statement with respect to the proposed
Subdivision; Ms. Sheldon is proposing a four lot Subdivision. Out of the four lot
division, parcel A is tentatively being sold to the Putnams’. Mr. Putnam is considering
subdividing parcel A into three which combined with Ms. Sheldon’s would create a
Major Subdivision. Mr. Day and Ms. Moynihan Schmitt conversed and agreed the
simplest way to move forward would be for the parties to complete a Joint Application.
Between the two of them, they could then decide who would be responsible for certain
charges. Ms. Moynihan Schmitt recommended that a condition be placed on parcel D
indicating any further Subdivision would require Site Plan Review.
Thomas Ellis felt Parcel C should also have a condition placed upon it.
Lynn Day states Stormwater would only come into play if the land disturbance is over
an acre.
Larry Sharpsteen felt making a Joint Application would complicate matters. These are
two completely different individuals and should be handled separate. Larry Sharpsteen
requested to known specifically what advantage is there for the Applicants.
After some discussion, the Board felt they should receive a further explanation from
Legal Counsel as to why it would be easier for the Applicant(s) to file this jointly.
Jamie Morgan a property owner near the proposed Subdivision states he purchased his
property 15 years ago for recreational purposes and evidentially would like to build a
home on it. Mr. Morgan states he is not in favor of looking down on a Subdivision.
Board Members Larry Sharpsteen and Lin Davidson explained to Mr. Morgan that the
owner’s can do whatever they wish with their land, as long as it is legal.
Lynn Day states he has spoke with Bob Sumner from that NYS Ag. & Market and they
have no restrictions on the property. The water district could be extended without
issues. Mr. Day will obtain a formal letter from Mr. Sumner indicating Ag. & Market
has no issues with the Subdivision.
Other Business
Thomas Ellis, Chairman advised the Members that the Planning Board has been asked
to re-review the designation for Westview Partner, LLC (Sunpath Subdivision). Mr.
Ellis stated the Town Board and Legal Counsel(s) state this should be looked at as a
Major Subdivision. The previous two lots located within the Village limits were
subdivided from this parent parcel.
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It was recommended that a “Special Meeting” be set up to include, Planning Board
Members, Town Board Member, Town Engineer and Legal Counsel(s) to discuss
past/present/future issues on the Sun Path Subdivision. The Meeting has been set for
Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6:30 PM, 29 Auburn Rd. Lansing NY.
Boris Simkin states there was an agreement made in 1974/75 that involved a Resolution
prepared by the Lansing Town Board with respect to future development and
extending the road. Mr. Simkin states that was 40 years ago and the Town should look
at the present not the past. Building a road down there to “nowhere” makes no sense in
today’s age. In addition, the two parcels in the Village are separate tax parcels that
should not be included in this subdivision.
Larry Sharpsteen explained what the Planning Board’s intent was back then with
respect to proposed roadways. Futher discussion will occur at the Meeting on October
6, 2014.
PB Meetings in October
Due to the Columbus Holiday on the Planning Board’s normal scheduled date, it was
the consensus of the Planning Board not to have a make up date for that Meeting.
Ray Farkas made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 7:45 PM. 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) Ray Farkas, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, 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