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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-14 PB Minutes.pdf APPROVED 1 Town of Lansing Monday, October 27, 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 Michael Long, Planning Consultant Ruth Hopkins, TB Member Ed LaVigne, TB Member David Herrick, P.E., Town Engineer Public Present Ron Bricker Michael Keller Boris Simkin Elisabeth Hegarty Jill Vaughan Hannes Maddens Mel Richards Jane Richards Amy Bukowski Robert Bukowski Natalia Emlen Barbara Blanchard Anne Sheldon Maureen Baker Michael Catsos George Geslin Eileen Munson Kiernan Micka-Maloy Zhiyin Pan Miram Zaki Hien Dinh Timothy Buhl, P.E. Several others Other Business Tom Ellis, Chairperson called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Chairman Ellis enacted the voting privilege for Alternate Member, Deborah Trumbull due to two Members being absent. APPROVED 2 Public Comments/Concerns other than Agenda Items Elisabeth Hegarty: Expressed concerns several times to several Board Members with respect to the lack of traffic controls on Triphammer Road where the proposed Cayuga Farm Townhomes will be located. Currently there are trucks dumping debris on the site with no traffic control. Cones are lying off to the side with no other warning signs nearby. Tim Buhl, Engineer for the project states they did have signage erected. The dumping will be finished up by next week. Anne Sheldon, Applicant for a proposed Subdivision inquired if she was placed on the current Agenda. Chairman Ellis advised her no. Lynn Day, Zoning Officer explained to Ms. Sheldon that she was advised by him to return the signed Applicant’s Agreement, along with payment and the completed Long Environmental Form. Once that information was received in our Office, we then would forward it to the Tompkins County Planning Department for a 239 review, which we must afford the County 30 days to complete. At that time we would then place her project on a future Planning Board Agenda. Barbara Blanchard, Agent for Ms. Sheldon states prior to Ms. Sheldon requesting a Survey of her land, Ms. Blanchard contacted the Planning Office to see what was required and was told this would be a Minor Subdivision. Ms. Blanchard further states what the perspective buyer does with the property once he purchases it should have nothing to do with Ms. Sheldon’s Application. Ms. Sheldon will contact Mike Long, Planning Consultant on Wednesday, after 10:00 AM. Approval/Denial of October 6, 2014 Minutes Al Fiorille states on page 3, third paragraph from the bottom what he was trying to inquiry was if the town would be responsible to the land owner for any loss in value if the road to the Butler’s was moved. Thomas Ellis states on page 24, middle of the page under Kathy Miller: he should say she. Deb Trumbull states on page 24, 6th paragraph separate should say: separate Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to approve as amended. Gerald (Jerry) Caward 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) Ray Farkas, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate APPROVED 3 Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member Site Plan & SEQR Review for construction of 2 Duplexes in the R2- Residential-Moderate Density District. Applicant: William Duthie, 486 Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 32.-1-1.1 William Duthie and Architect George Breuhaus appeared before the Board for a Site Plan Review. The following description of the project was presented to the Board; APPROVED 4 APPROVED 5 The Tompkins County Planning Department offered the following formal comment; Planning Consultant Michael Long also gave a brief summary of the proposed project. Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to waive the Public Hearing(s) on the SEQR and overall Site Plan. Gerald (Jerry) Caward seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: APPROVED 6 Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Ray Farkas, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member The Planning Board Members reviewed Part I completed by the Applicant and completed Part II of the Full Environmental Assessment Form. Board Members noted # 3 on Part I of the form must be amended to read; .21 Acres. Larry Sharpsteen offered the following Resolution. Deborah Trumbull 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) Ray Farkas, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member RESOLUTION PB 14-14 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS SITE PLAN WHEREAS, an application was made by William Duthie for site plan approval for the proposed construction of (2) Two Duplex Buildings, located at 486 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #32.-1-1.1, R2 – Moderate Residential Zone consisting of 2.48 acres; and WHEREAS, the proposal is to add two new buildings that contain; (2) dwelling units on a site which previously had one Mobile Home and garage; 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 APPROVED 7 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; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Planning Board finds that agricultural/farm operations will not be impacted by the project because there are no current or planned farm operations on the project site; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: The Town of Lansing Planning Board, based upon (i) its thorough review of the Short 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 Short 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: Oct 27, 2014 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Gerald Caward, Jr. – Aye Raymond Farkas, – Aye Al Fiorille, - Aye Larry Sharpsteen, - Aye Deborah Trumbull, - Aye Thomas Ellis, - Aye Ray Farkas offered the following Resolution. Gerald (Jerry) Caward seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: APPROVED 8 RESOLUTION PB 14-15 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS SITE PLAN WHEREAS, an application was made by William Duthie for site plan approval for the proposed construction of (2) Two Duplex Buildings, located at 486 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #32.-1-1.1, in the town of Lansing consisting of 2.48 acres in the R2 – Moderate Density Residential Zone; and WHEREAS, the proposal is to add two new buildings that each contain (2) dwelling units on a site which previously had one Mobile Home; and WHEREAS, the proposal is a permitted use in the R2 – Moderate Density Residential 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, 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 October 2 , APPROVED 9 2014 determined that the proposed action has no negative inter-community or county-wide impacts; and WHEREAS, on October 27, 2014, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the aforementioned site plan application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York and resolved to waive the public hearings on the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) review on this action and the site plan application; and WHEREAS, on October 27, 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, considered 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 October 27, 2014 the Town of Lansing Planning Board has determined that, pursuant to the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the proposed 486 Ridge Road project site plan 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 concerns addressing site lighting, nearby residences, landscaping, parking, and buffering/screening, driveway 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 APPROVED 10 RESOLVED: that the Town of Lansing Planning Board does hereby grant Final Site Plan Approval to William Duthie for the proposed construction of (2) Duplex Residential Buildings, located at 486 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #32 -1-1.1 – R2 Moderate Residential Zone, as shown on the site plan submitted by the applicant; subject to the following conditions: (1) Construction of the buildings and site plan as included within the drawings submitted and dated 30 Sept. 2014. (2) Building Permits will be required to construct the (2) duplex buildings. (3) The new building construction documents must be approved by an Engineer / Architect. (stamped drawing) (4) All new construction must meet the requirements of the New York State Residential Code. (5) The Septic systems must be reviewed and certified by the Tompkins County Health Department prior to the grant of a Certificate of Occupancy. (6) Buffering required as follows; To protect and maintain the existing site vegetation and trees especially along Ridge Road as indicated on the site plan and the installation of a minimum of 6 Spruce Trees (minimum of 5 feet tall when planted) and the foun dation planting plan as included within the site plan. October 27, 2014 VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Gerald Caward, Jr. – Aye Ray Farkas – Aye Al Fiorille - Aye Richard Prybyl – Aye Larry Sharpsteen – Aye Deborah Trumbull - Aye Thomas Ellis – Aye Intent to Declare Lead Agency for SEQR Review- Cayuga Farms Multi- Family Residential Rental Townhomes, Applicant: WB Asset Management, LLC, North Triphammer Road, Tax Parcel # 37.1-6-3.362 Tim Buhl, P.E. for the project appeared before the Board. APPROVED 11 Mike Long, Planning Consultant gave a brief update of the project. Mr. Long explained to the Members that for tonight’s Meeting, the Board must determine who will be the Lead Agency for this Type I Action. It was the consensus of the Planning Board Members that they requesting to be the Lead Agency. The Tompkins County Planning Department offered the following 239 comments; APPROVED 12 Town Engineer, David Herrick offered the following comments; APPROVED 13 APPROVED 14 Tim Buhl, P.E. for the project states he has addressed all the items in Lynn’s Checklist from a previous email. Mr. Buhl states he has spoken with Bolton Point regarding the issue whether public dedication of the water mains are done and then have individual meter and services or do they do one Master Meter outside which would be private. Bolton Point has indicated they have no problem either way as long as the Town agrees to a Public Main with an easement. Mr. Buhl also mentioned a previous County 239 reply where as the County was requesting a 50’ buffer on every stream. The updated Final 239 reply did not require that. Mr. Buhl has indicated they will still keep a 50’ buffer, only that it will be split between two sides. APPROVED 15 Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt indicated with respect to the public dedication of water main, there could be a potential for the Town having to file a NOI. Tim Buhl states no, the project is less than 10 acres. Thomas Ellis states it is up to the Town Board to decide if they want to accept the maintenance and ownership of the interior water lines on private property. David Herrick, Town Engineer states his comments go beyond the SEQR issue. Mr. Herrick explained #4 under Sewer and Water on his summary sheet to the Board Members with respect to having a back up mechanism in place for the proposed private water/ sewer systems. Tim Buhl states a Transportation System could take care of the problem. Mr. Buhl states if there is a problem the Town would have the right to come in and take over. Ms. Moynihan Schmitt states a Transportation Cooperation should be established at the time of construction. Thomas Ellis states the Town should look at a yearly maintenance log. This should be one of the conditions placed on the final site plan. Elizabeth Hegarty inquired as to why the landowners near the project were notified when they don’t even have an idea what the term “SEQR” means. Thomas Ellis stated it is a cursity notification to landowners within 600’ of the project. This helps to keep landownsers informed of the happenings in their neighborhoods. Larry Sharpsteen explained to the Public what the definiation of SEQR is. Mr. Sharpsteen also advised all present that our Town Website has information related to all proposed projects. Gerald Caward 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) Ray Farkas Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member APPROVED 16 RESOLUTION PB 14-16 RESOLUTION OF THE LANSING PLANNING BOARD CLASSIFYING SEQR ACTION AND DECLARING LEAD AGENCY IN THE SEQR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE CAYUGA FARMS TOWNHOMES SITE PLAN WHEREAS, the Applicant, Robert Weinstein - WB Asset Management, LLC is requesting site plan approval for a modified site plan for the proposed Cayuga Farms 102 +/- Multi- Family Townhome Rental Units located on North Triphammer Road, and located across from Asbury Drive and Horvath Drive, Tax Parcel # 37.1-6-3.362. The proposal is located in the R2 Zoning District (Moderate Density) which is a permitted use subject to Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance Special Condition §802.1, Site Plan Review. WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) for the State Environmental Quality Review of the proposed Cayuga Farms Site Plan; and WHEREAS, the action proposed is a Type I Action under SEQRA and an environmental review is thus required; therefore, the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that 1. This action is classified as an Type I Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.4(5) (ii) and 617.4(6) (i); 2. The Planning Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any requests of coordinated or independent review by any Involved or Interested Agency, as applicable; 3. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the Tompkins County Department of Planning, the Tompkins County Department of Health, Tompkins County Highway Division; the Lansing Town Board; the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point); the NYS Department of Environmental APPROVED 17 Conservation; the Lansing Highway Department; Lansing Town Board; and Town of Lansing SMO. 4. The Interested Agencies are; the Lansing Recreational Pathways Committee; Lansing Housing Authority; and the Village of Lansing. RESOLVED, that the Planning Department Clerk issue a Notice of Intent to each and all of the Involved Agencies and Interested Agencies, including therewith a copy of the FEAF, the written Application for The Cayuga Farms Site Plan, and it is further RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed action shall be duly noticed and scheduled at a future date and time at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Planning Department Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to (i) cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy thereof on the Town Signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with law, and (ii) to issue to the Tompkins County Planning Dep artment the above materials by referral under General Municipal Law §239-l and –m et seq. October 27, 2014 Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Ray Farkas, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member Potential re-classification of the Sun Path Subdivision, Applicant: Westview Partner, LLC. – Boris Simkin, Sun Path Road, Tax # 42.-1-2.25 Ms. Moynihan Schmitt states at the request of the PB Chair, she has been in contact with Steve Mabee at the Tompkinc County Health Department and Scott Doyle at the County Planning Department with regards to how they look at this proposal with the updated information and whether they look at is as a Minor or Major. The Department of Health replied by indicating they would classify it as a Major Subdivision under the NYS Realty Law (five (5) or more lots) regardless of what municipality they are located in. The Health Depatment also provided further information with respect to water and APPROVED 18 onsite sewage systems. A copy of a letter dated September 12, 2002 that was sent to Mr. Simkin was also provided to the Board for their review and further discussion. Ms. Moynihan Schmitt states the letter clearly states future buildout is planned in the near future. Al Fiorille states he does not believe with what the Health Department is going by, therefore, he does not think it is applicable to this project. Mike Long & Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt stated the question was asked specifically if two adjoining property with the same owner, but in different muncipalities would apply and he stated yes. Larry Sharpsteen states there are three lots in the Town of Lansing and there are documented provisions for more, with that being said, Mr. Sharpsteen feels it should be a phased Major Subdivision as he previously expressed at past Meetings. It was in the opinion of Michael Long, that Mr. Simpkin purchased a piece of land that has been talked about dividing up over the last 15 years. Numerous maps prepared by the same Surveyor indicating multiply parcels. The Surveyor should have prepared one map and phased this as a development plan. Thomas Ellis states he is up in the air with this proposal. Mr. Ellis states he had a discussion with Mr. Herrick with regards to the Stormwater practices on this site. Mr. Ellis does not feel there will be anything stormwater related on these three lots are not going to change. Mr. Ellis further stated that going from a Minor to Major in a phases project can be very simple. Al Fiorille inquired as to why the Board would want to change it to a Major when they have already approved it as a Minor, if there is no difference? Michale Long states the County Health Department see it as a different scale. Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt states the Planning Board is now on notice that planned development is in the near future, beyond three (3) lots for this parcel. Deborah Trumbull states he has to agree with Larry Sharpsteen. Classify as Major Subdivision and get things on paper to figure out whats going on. Ray Farkas thinks it would be nice to have alittle control of the situation. APPROVED 19 Deborah Trumbull made a motion to re-classify as Phased Major Subdivision. Gerald Caward 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) Ray Farkas Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Nay) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Nay) Thomas Ellis, Member Mr. Simkin’s next step is to return with a Map showing all previous easements, new easements for future infrastructure and the potential build out past Phase 1 Subdivision. In addition, the roads going north and south should also be on there. Mr. Ellis states the Board may want to consider moving the paper road to the South. Possibly moving it up the hill so it can connect to Mahool. Mr. Long indicated he has been to the site near Bolton Path Road that was previously discussed and it would nearly be impossible to turn that into a public road. Mr. Long states there is a very narrow bridge, many angles and the overall terrian of the land would be too diffiult and costly for the Town to consider building a road there. Inter Connecting Roads Discussion Thomas Ellis, Chariman presented the following material he prepared; APPROVED 20 APPROVED 21 Thomas Ellis also read a paragraph from the Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan which clearly intended as far back as 1975 for the north-south connecter roads to be a part of their Planning vision. APPROVED 22 Michal Long, Planning Consultant states in his opinion, it makes a lot of sense to connect these neighborhoods for the public safety. APPROVED 23 Al Fiorille inquired if the Town could create a “Benefit or Special District” for all four of these Subdivisions with an assessment that would pay for the construction of the roads to interconnect the Subdivisions? Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt & Michael Long believe that can be done. Guy Krogh, Town Attorney would be able to fill the Planning Board Members in on that topic. Michael Long, Consultant again explained to the Planning Board Members the Town had a signed agreement to construct the road. It is Mr. Long’s interpution that the Applicant asked for the relief not to build the road at a particular time. Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt states what they asked for was the Town to release their letter of credit, and not tie up their funds. Ms. Moynihan Schmitt further stated, that what that does not mean is their underlying obligation was extiginshed. Larry Sharpsteen offered the following motion of recommendation to the Lansing Town Board. Ray Farkas 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) Ray Farkas Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member The Town of Lansing Planning Board strongly feels inter connector roads (North- South) is an important part of the surrounding communities (Eastlake, Novalane, Sun Path and Lake Watch) and request the Town of Lansing, Town Board pursue this request vigriously. (See attached documents) Design Connect-Cornell University Students Mike Catsos a 2nd year graduate student for City and Regional Planning at Cornell University appeared before the Board with his collegues. They are a part of an Organization called Design Connect. Design Connect is a student run, collabrative, sustainable, focused, Planning and Design Organization that works with small to mid size communities throughout Central New York on different planning and design protocols. They have been asked by Town Board Member, Ruth Hopkins to look at a few issues with respect to transportation in the south portion of the Town of Lansing. Mike Catsos explained a breakdown of their scope of work as follows; APPROVED 24  Assess a baseline condition of the community as far as traffic, condition of the street scapes, regional communiting patterns, influences on neighboring communites, Lansing’s influence on its neighbors, modes of alternatative transit (biking, bus, walking) inter play between land use and density and some transportation issues that have been raised. Short term outlooks, longer term trends and how they might impact those transportation issue that were initally identified.  Under a few broad themes, come up with recommendations.  Find ways to support the recommendations Mike Long, Planning Consultant for the Town suggested the group come up with Best practices. Possibly find some examples of other Communities similar to Lansing as to things that Lansing can incorporated into their Comprehensive Plan and for Lansing’s Design Standards. Al Fiorille states he and Ruth Hopkins initally met with the group and expressed the locations that are troubled spots. They were; Rogues Harbor, Crossroads-4 corners, Peruville, Waterwagon w/ Triphammer and Waterwagon w/ 34B. In addition, they had a drive about. The group inquired if there are any areas that seem to work well. The Rogues Harbor intersection was mentioned as was the Village of Lansing overpass area. Mike Catsos encouraged the Planning Board Members to contact him with any further thoughts on this discussion. Ray Farkas made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8:30 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) Ray Farkas, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Alternate Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member