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Town of Lansing
Monday, August 24, 2015 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
Deborah Trumbull
* Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
* Guy Krogh, Esq.
Other Staff
David Herrick, P.E., Town Engineer
Michael Long, Planning Consultant
Lynn Day, Zoning Officer
Public Present
Bob Winans Lori Witt
Alex Deyhim Robert Sternberg
David Bravo-Cullen Karin Sternberg
Maurine Linder Dave Schutz
Kara Lombardi Michael Feehan
Martin Stallone Lucinda Schutz
Other Business
Thomas Ellis called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 6:32 PM. Chairman Ellis
enacted Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate Member as a voting Member this evening.
Mr. Ellis inquired if there were any questions or concerns from the Public with items
other then what were on the Agenda. There were none.
Lakewatch Community
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Dave Schutz spokes person for the Lakewatch Community presented the Board with a
prepared list of questions the Community would like to have answers on with respect
to the proposed Novalane Subdivision.
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Mr. Schutz also indicated someone from their Community contacted NYS DOT and was
advised at no time has a new Application been received in their Office for access off of
NYS Route 34.
Mike Long, Planning Consultant advised the group that he would be willing to sit
down and discuss this matter further with any property owner who has questions or
concerns. An appointment would be necessary.
Richard Prybyl indicated the “Hammer Head” road is a big issue with the Community.
Mike Long, Planning Consultant advised Mr. Prybyl the “Hammer Head” road is a
Town Law.
Approval/Denial of August 10, 2015 Planning Board Minutes
Lynn Davidson: page 1, under Other Business, 3rd sentence should read : Due to three
Planning Board Members etc….
Richard Prybyl: page 6, remove from voting: Prybyl, Sharpsteen & Trumbull, add
Davidson.
Norman (Lin) Davidson made a motion to approve as amended. 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) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman (Lin) Davidson, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Abstained) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Member
Site Plan Review, Applicant: Advanced Design Consulting USA, 126
Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 35.-2-2.2
Chairman Ellis explained to the Members a previously approved Site Plan for an
extension of their existing Building has since changed in size, therefore, an amended
Site Plan is before the board. The following is a description of the amended proposal;
The applicant, Advanced Design Consulting, USA, with Alex Deyhim was approved in
May 11, 2015 for a 50 foot by 60 foot 3,000 sf addition and is requesting an amendment
site plan approval to enlarge the addition to 75 foot by 55 foot for a 4,125 SF addition to
the existing 12,200 SF building be located at 126 Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 35.-2-2.2, B1
Commercial Mixed Use Zone. The building addition footprint would be approximately
75’ X 55’ and about 18 feet high at the roof peak. The April 2015 approval of a 3,000 SF
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addition is enlarged to 4,125 SF which will result in a 1,250 SF change (1,000 SF triggers
the site plan review). The existing loading dock area is to be eliminated where the
addition is proposed to be constructed. All the existing conditions will remain the same
and contained within the same disturbance area. The architect is amending the site plan
drawing.
Richard Prybyl offered the following Resolution. Norman (Lin) Davidson 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) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman (Lin) Davidson, 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
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RESOLUTION PB 15-16
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDED SITE PLAN OF ADVANCED DESIGN
CONSULTING USA, INC., AND RESTATING SITE PLAN APPROVAL
WHEREAS, a prior application was made by Advanced Design Consulting USA, Inc., for site
plan approval for the proposed construction of a 3,000 ft2 addition to its existing 12,200 ft2
commercial building, and such prior site plan application was approved by the Planning Board
upon May 11, 2015, and the applicant is now requesting a change in the site plan to increase the
project size by approximately 50% to now become a 75 foot by 55 foot building addition, to be
located at 126 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #35 -.2-2.2,
consisting of approximately 4.47 acres in the B1 – Commercial Mixed Use Zone, and the
proposal is a permitted use in such zone subject to obtaining site plan approval from the Planning
Board; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board did grant site plan approval in 2012 for a 100 foot by 200 foot
new building to be constructed north of the existing structures, which may be completed at a
later date, which prior approval is unaffected hereby except as to stormwater conditions, as set
forth below; and
WHEREAS, the original approved site plan was for a 50 foot by 60 foot addition and the new
proposed site plan and project created an increase of approximately 1,125 ft 2, thus requiring
approval by the Planning Board as such site plan amendment exceeds the Town of Lansing Land
Use Ordinance (“LUO”) § 701.7.1 threshold of 1,000 ft2; and
WHEREAS, by triggering such threshold a new site plan is required, but the Planning Board has
reviewed this application and finds that the only change is the building addition size, and no new
disturbance or other features have been changed such that, pursuant to LUO §§ 701.4 and 705,
the Planning Board hereby waives all other documentary requirements of site plan review and
deems the application substantially complete as based upon the prior site plan and documents
submitted and already reviewed and approved, plus the new drawings and plans as submitted;
and
WHEREAS, this matter was previously subject to a SEQRA environmental review and a
negative declaration was duly issued, and the Planning Board has examined the change in the
size of this building and determined that such change does not convert the SEQRA classification
of this action or project and it thus remains an Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has examined the amended site plan and reconsidered the
potential environmental impacts arising from or in relation to this project, including a re-review
of its prior negative declaration with respect to the prior site plan approval, and the Planning
Board finds that this change in building plans and this amended site plan approval action are
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minor and do not, individually or collectively with the underlying project or prior approval, so
change the project or its potential impacts, including the likelihood of an impact occurring, as to
warrant any full supplemental review or rescission of the prior determination pursuant to 6
NYCRR 617.7(c), (e), and (f), and therefore the Planning Board hereby reissues and continues its
negative declaration in respect of this action; and
WHEREAS, a prior General Municipal Law § 239 referral was delivered to, and a review dated
April 16, 2015 was received from, the Tompkins County Planning Department, which then
determined that the proposed action had no negative inter-community or county-wide
impacts, but given the change in the site plan and the ~1,125 ft2 addition to the building, the
Planning Department again contacted County Planning, and County Planning said no
further review was necessary and they continued their prior no impact determination and
statement; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has again considered and carefully reviewed the requirements
of the LUO relative to site plan review, the unique needs of the Town due to the topography, the
soil types and distribution, and other natural and man-made features upon and surrounding the
area of the proposed site plan, and the Planning Board has also considered the zoning in the area
and the project in light of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith, and the
Planning Board has again reviewed and considered the aforementioned but amended site plan
application and determined that no public hearing is required for this amended site plan; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2015, the Planning Board has duly considered the proposed
amended site plan in accordance with the provisions of LUO § 701.4 et seq., including concerns
addressing site drainage, lighting, nearby residences, landscaping, parking, buffering, screening,
driveways, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts, and upon due consideration
thereupon and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the amended site plan application of Advanced Design Consulting USA, Inc.
for the proposed construction of a 75 foot by 55 foot building addition and site area
improvements, located at 126 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York, be and hereby is granted and
approved; and it is further
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RESOLVED, that the prior resolution approving the site plan for this project, as dated May 11,
2015, be and hereby is superseded by this resolution, and the revised and amended site plan is
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Site Plan drawing Sheet ST-3, dated April 24, 2015, as drawn by Cornerstone Architects,
be revised to show the new building location, as extended and in accord with the drawings
already submitted to the Town, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Board Chairman;
and that such revised drawing be submitted by the applicant prior to and as a condition of
issuance any Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy;
2. The applicant shall submit a “Basic SWPPP” for the 0.69 acres of proposed disturbed
area, including any revisions potentially occasioned by the revised site plan and building size
change, and the same shall be required to be approved by the Town Engineer and a Town
Stormwater Management Officer prior to and as a condition of issuance any Building Permit;
3. The applicant will be required to submit and have a “Full SWPPP” approved by the
Town Engineer and a Town Stormwater Management Officer prior to and as a condition of
issuance of any building permit for the previously approved (July 23, 2012) 100 foot by 200 foot
new building (20,000 ft2), and such Full SWPPP shall take into consideration the entire parcel
and site drainage plan;
4. Building Permits will be required to construct the approved amended larger building
addition and such plans must meet all code requirements, including the sealing of plans by a
licensed engineer or architect, and be constructed in compliance with all building code
requirements; and
5. Buffering is required as follows: (i) applicant and landowner shall at all times protect and
maintain existing and planted tree and vegetation buffers, especially along Ridge Road, as
indicated on the site plan; and (ii) applicant and landowner shall relocate and plant coniferous
trees as included and indicated upon the site plan prior to and as a condition of issuance any
Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy.
6. All existing or required vegetative buffers shall be maintained as healthy and natural non-
invasive vegetation designed to provide both visual and sound buffering. Emphasis shall be
placed upon solid cover barriers, such as hedges and offset rows of evergreen trees, or densely
placed deciduous trees with variable heights and interspersed with evergreens or other plants as
provide for such cover. Buffers shall be properly maintained and any dead, diseased, or dying
trees or plants shall be promptly replaced, and any tree or plants that, whether singularly or in
combination, due to lack of growth, death, recession, disease or other cause, cease to fun ction as
buffers shall be replaced in a manner as promotes the goal of such buffer as stated in this
amended site plan approval.
August 24, 2015
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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Gerald Caward, Jr. – Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
Norman L. Davidson – Aye
Al Fiorille – Aye
Richard Prybyl - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen – Aye
Thomas Ellis – Aye
Site Plan & SEQR Review, Applicant: Kaida/Global Phoenix Computers,
Dutch Mill Road, Tax Parcel # 39.-1-50.2
Engineer, Bob Winan appeared before the Board requesting a Site Plan approval for the
construction of a 151 car parking lot, sanitary line connection and stormwater pond be
located on Dutch Mill Road, Tax Parcel # 39.-1-50.2, IR Industrial / Research Zone. The
adjacent parcel Tax Parcel #39.-1-50.6 which is under the title of the Tompkins County
Industrial Development Association (IDA) is where the building is located and would
be included within the stormwater plan. This project is needed to accommodate the
expansion of Envisage as a tenant in the Global Phoenix Building as they are occupying
the two story office portion of the IDA building. Costich Engineering has prepared the
site plan and SWPPP documents that have been reviewed for this site plan approval.
David Herrick, P.E. for the Town offered the following comments;
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After some discussion with respect to the two separate tax parcels, one having
ownership by the IDA and the other Kaida/Global Phoenix, it was the consensus of the
Board that once the IDA agreement is finished, the two tax parcels must be combined.
Planning Board Members reviewed Part I of the LEAF and completed part II.
Norman (Lin) Davidson offered the following Resolution. 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) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman (Lin) Davidson, 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 15-17
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS UNDER SEQRA FOR KAIDA COMPUTER TECH, LLC / GLOBAL
PHOENIX COMPUTERS SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL REGARDING
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARKING LOT AND OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, an application was made by Robert Winans, Costich Engineering, as agent
for owner Kevin Kong, for site plan approval for the proposed construction of site
improvements located on Dutch Mill Road, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known
as Tax Parcel #39.-1-50.2, in the Town of Lansing, consisting of approximately 2.41±
acres, located in a Planned Development Area (“PDA”), with the underlying zoning in
neighboring areas being mainly Industrial/Research (IR) Zone; and consisting of a plan
to connect the existing building at 21 Dutch Mill Road at parcel #39.-1-50.6 (4.63± acres,
also in the PDA) to a new and expanded parking area and to municipal sewers, thereby
eliminating the on-site septic system, thus creating a combined overall development site
of 7.04± acres spread over two parcels in the Warren Road Business Park PDA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board granted site plan approvals in 2003 and 2007, and now
considers additional expansions by site plan review, including development of an
adjacent related parcel to construct and expand upon and build a 151 car parking lot, as
well as a new municipal sewer interconnection, and in connection therewith the entirety
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of the site (both lots) will be subject to full stormwater management and review, and a
Full SWPPP shall be required; and
WHEREAS, the Development Plan for the PDA, and the Town’s Land Use Ordinance,
envision that so long as any site-specific development is within the scope of the PDA
approval and approved land uses, the review of site specific developments within the
scope of the Development Plan are the role of the Planning Board, with the Town Board
only being required to step-in and review any approval when the proposal constitutes a
change that affect significant elements of the PDA, such as land use, size, orientation,
occupancy, or density of buildings (see LUO § 707.10.1), and the Planning Board here
finds that a parking lot supporting a business located in a business park does not
constitute a change in any significant element of the PDA; and
WHEREAS, County Planning has replied under General Municipal Law §§ 239-l and –
m and made no official comments or recommendations, and the Planning Board further
finds that agricultural and farm operations will not be negatively impacted by the
project because the land is in a business park and PDA-IR zone, is not in an agricultural
district or zone, and has no current or planned farm uses or operations; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2015, the Town of Lansing Planning Board, in performing its
reviewing agency functions in conducting an environmental review in accordance with
Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and SEQRA: (i)
pursued its thorough review of the project and the Applicant’s completed SEAF, as well
as a review of all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this
proposed action; and (ii) thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of
environmental concern of the project to determine if the proposed action may have any
moderate or significant adverse impacts on the environment, including the criteria
identified in 6 NYCRR Section 617.7(c); and (iii) reviewed the SEAF on the record; and
WHEREAS, each identified potential environmental impact was analyzed and duly
considered by the Planning Board in relation to the question of whether any potential
environmental impacts were so probable of occurring or so significant as to require a
positive declaration, and after weighing the above and all other potential impacts
arising from or in connection with this project, and after also considering: (i) the
probability of each potential impact occurring; (ii) the duration of each potential impact;
(iii) the irreversibility of each potential impact, including permanently lost resources of
value; (iv) whether each potential impact can or will be controlled or mitigated by
permitting or other processes; (v) the regional consequence of the potential impacts; (vi)
the potential for each impact to be or become inconsistent with the Town’s master plan
or Comprehensive Plan and local needs and goals; and (vii) whether any known
objections to the Project relate to any of the identified potential impacts, the Planning
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Board found that these factors did not cause any potential impact to be or be likely to
become a moderate or significant impact such that a negative declaration will be issued.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. After consideration of the potential environmental impacts, including those
reviewed in accord with 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), the Planning Board finds that the
proposed action of approving the site plan and improvements located at 21 Dutch Mill
Road, Lansing, New York, including Tax Parcels #39.-1-50.2 and #39.-1-50.6, thereby
creating a combined overall development site of 7.04± acres spread over two parcels in
the Warren Road Business Park, will have no moderate or significant negative
environmental consequences or impacts.
2. This declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the New York State
Environmental Conservation Law and SEQRA, and the Regulations promulgated
thereunder, and accordingly, the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon:
(i) its thorough review of the SEAF, 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 to determine
if the proposed action may have any moderate or significant adverse impacts on the
environment, including but not limited to the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c);
and (iii) its completion of the SEAF, including the findings noted therein (if any, and
which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a
negative determination of environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in
accordance with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that
an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required.
3. A Responsible Officer of the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby
authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of
significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and
signed SEAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this
Resolution.
Dated: August 24, 2015
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward, Jr. – Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
Norman L. Davidson – Aye
Al Fiorille - Aye
Richard Prybyl – Aye
Larry Sharpsteen - Aye
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Thomas Ellis – Aye
Norman (Lin) Davidson 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) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman (Lin) Davidson, 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 15-18
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING SITE PLAN APPLICATION OF KAIDA
COMPUTER TECH, LLC / GLOBAL PHOENIX COMPUTERS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF PARKING LOT AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, an application was made by Robert Winans, Costich Engineering, as agent for
owner Kevin Kong, for site plan approval for the proposed construction of site improvements
located on Dutch Mill Road, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #39.-1-
50.2, in the Town of Lansing, consisting of approximately 2.41± acres, located in a Planned
Development Area (“PDA”), with the underlying zoning in neighboring areas being mainly
Industrial/Research (IR) Zone; and consisting of a plan to connect the existing building at 21
Dutch Mill Road parcel #39.-1-50.6 (4.63± acres, also in the PDA) to a new and expanded
parking area and to municipal sewers, thereby eliminating the on-site septic system, thus creating
a combined overall development site of 7.04± acres spread over two parcels in the Warren Road
Business Park PDA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board granted site plan approvals in 2003 and 2007, and now
considers additional expansions by site plan review, including development of an adjacent
related parcel to construct and expand upon and build a 151 car parking lot, as well as a new
municipal sewer interconnection, and in connection therewith the entirety of the site (both lots)
will be subject to full stormwater management and review, and a Full SWPPP shall be required;
and
WHEREAS, the Development Plan for the PDA, and the Town’s Land Use Ordinance, envision
that so long as any site-specific development is within the scope of the PDA approval and
approved land uses, the review of site specific developments within the scope of the
Development Plan are the role of the Planning Board, with the Town Board only being required
to step-in and review any approval when the proposal constitutes a change that affect significant
elements of the PDA, such as land use, size, orientation, occupancy, or density of buildings (see
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LUO § 707.10.1), and the Planning Board here finds that a parking lot supporting a business
located in a business park does not constitute a change in any significant element of the PDA;
and
WHEREAS, the Town has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the Town’s
laws and Comprehensive Plan 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 project, and the Town has also considered the Town’s
Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, this action was classified as an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and the Planning Board, as the sole involved agency and as lead
agency in an uncoordinated review, duly issued a negative declaration; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department duly referred this matter to the Tompkins County
Planning Department under and pursuant to General Municipal Law §§ 239-l and 239-m, and
County Planning duly replied by letter dated June 18, 2015 noting that the proposed action
has no negative inter-community or county-wide impacts; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2015, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
aforementioned site plan application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New
York, and resolved that due to the scale and location of the proposed project there is no need to
hold a public hearing on the project or its environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has duly considered and found the proposed site plan is in
accordance with the provisions of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance Section 701.4 et
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seq., including concerns addressing site drainage, 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
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board does hereby find and determine that a
parking lot supporting a business located in a business park does not constitute a change in any
significant element of the PDA; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board does hereby grant Final Site Plan
Approval to KAIDA Computer Tech, LLC and Costich Engineers for the proposed site area
improvements, located on Dutch Mill Road, Lansing, New York, and otherwise known as Tax
Parcel #39.1-50.2 (a PDA located within an existing IR Zone), as shown on the site plan
drawings dated May 29, 2015 with revisions dated August 12, 2015, as drawn by Costich
Engineers and submitted by the applicant, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The existing septic system must be property decommissioned according to Tompkins County
Health Department requirements.
(2) The sewer line must be connected pursuant to properly issued permits and all inspections shall
be timely scheduled and allowed.
(3) Easements shall be granted to the Town, the Consolidated Water District, and the Warren Road
Sewer District Extension, in a form as reasonably approved by the Town, so as to permit inspections,
repairs and replacements of, and access to the site and such utility infrastructure as reasonably
required by the Town.
(4) Each parcel shall grant the neighboring parcel a cross-easement to permit the use, maintenance,
and replacement of sewer lines, water lines, similar and other utility structures and appurtenances,
stormwater facilities (including monitoring, reporting, and maintenance rights) and parking rights
(with appurtenant crossing and travel rights as to vehicular and pedestrian traffic as between such
parcels), each and all in a form as reasonably approved by the Town.
(5) Permanent stormwater and drainage easements and a “Full SWPPP” shall be required for the
entire 7.04± acre site, and such SWPPP must be approved before the issuance of any certificates of
occupancy, use, or compliance may be issued.
(6) All new construction must meet the requirements of the New York State Building Codes.
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(7) Buffering shall be required as follows: (i) install additional new native plant materials along the
parking lot as indicated on the site plan so as to meet the standards set forth below in this
paragraph #7; and (ii) protect and maintain the existing site vegetation and trees, especially along
the parking lot as indicated on the site plan. All existing and required additional vegetative buffers as
depicted on the site plan shall be planted, improved, and maintained as healthy and natural non-
invasive vegetation designed to provide both visual and sound buffering. Emphases shall be placed
upon solid-cover-type barriers, such as hedges, offset rows of evergreen trees, or densely placed
deciduous trees of variable heights interspersed with evergreens or other plants as provide for such
cover. Landscaping shall be properly maintained and any dead, diseased, or dying plants or trees
shall be promptly replaced. Any plantings that fail for any reason to provide screening or buffering
shall be replaced or enhanced. All buffers, unless otherwise depicted, shall be a minimum of 10’
wide.
(8) Compliance with any stormwater management recommendations or changes as reasonably
required by the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of an MS4 Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) permit.
(9) When the 21 Dutch Mill Road - Tomkins County Industrial Development Association (IDA)
parcel’s existing PILOT agreement that is currently in effect runs out, the two involved tax parcels
shall be required to merge into a single tax parcel through a consolidation with the Tompkins County
Assessment Department.
August 24, 2015
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward, Jr. – Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
Norman L. Davidson – Aye
Al Fiorille – Aye
Richard Prybyl - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen – Aye
Thomas Ellis – Aye
Review proposed changes to the Town of Lansing Subdivision Rules
and Regulation
Board Members again reviewed the proposed Subdivision Rules and Regulation
changes. Zoning Officer, Lynn Day and Attorney Guy Krogh will review the requested
changes by the Board and make the necessary changes to the document prior to being
presented to the Town Board.
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Mike Long, A.I.C.P, Planning Consultant Update for August 10, 2015
Cayuga Farms (102 dwelling Unit - Site Plan Approval) –
o Requested DEC review of package system – follow up approvals needed.
o Public Hearing – January 12, Meeting held open for additional comments.
o Meeting (3/5/15) with DEC Cortland (Dave H. Guy, Mike, Kathy M)
o Letter issued to Tim Buhl –revisions needed site plan, Orenco system…etc.
o Orenco mtg. held April 23 to review system concepts, overview, etc...
o Tim Buhl -updated site plan submitted 5/6/2015 – sent electronically PB
o TG Miller reviewing SWPPP with changes
o NYS DEC Letter from Fred Gillette - received 5/11/2015 for “Innovative Systems
Design Standards” process to apply
o Requested DEC to review proposed ORENCO system and site plan. Revised plan
shows 80 foot and 85 foot setbacks.
o ORENCO system needs an additional module to treat “phosphorus” and it is an
intermittent stream. NYS DEC- Water Division is also reviewing the setback
requirements.
o SEQR Negative Declaration July 13, 2015– DEC permit approval in process.
o Site Plan “conditional approved” – July 13, 2015
Novalane – Jack Young
o Preliminary Plat subdivision plan with turn around extension of Smugglers Path.
o SEQR – classified as an “Unlisted Action” and will have resolutions available.
o Public Hearing opened Feb 9th for the “Flag Lots” – still open.
o Storm Water Plan SWPPP reviewed by TG Miller, letter dated Jan 26, 2015 of
issues, revisions currently underway
o Site meeting to walk future Smugglers Path road extension – 5/7/2015 –
o Request for 1 lot subdivision as an interim step before the entire subdivision is
completed - TBD
o Preliminary and Final Plat approvals. TBD
West view Partners, Boris Simkin – Major Subdivision – 4 Lots.
o Designated a Major subdivision (4 lots and ROW issues) – phase plan completed
by T.G. Miller with ROW access and future roads included (drawing dated
12/15/2015).
o Revised Subdivision Plan - submitted to TG Miller Storm Water Plan for 4 lots.
o Revised 239 Review from County – response 50 foot buffer 3/30/2015
o SWPPP plan reviewed by TG Miller, recommended changes, Meeting held on
4/8/2015 – still waiting on revisions.
o Public Hearing date – TBD after storm water plan revisions…
Whispering Pines VI – Subdivision 28 lots - Richard Thaler
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o Revised Plans being developed by engineer. (submitted 3/26/2015)
o 239 Review from Tomkins County – letter dated 4/24/2015 with 100 foot setback
from stream bank.
o Storm Water Review – T.G. Miller currently underway – Lot #7 ok with drainage
easement. Balance of site still being reviewed.
o Water District Extension –Town Board Public Hearing held 4/15/2015 with Town
Board Approval completed.
o Lot #7 – Treat as VI - #1A – Flag Lot public hearing 5/11/2015 and requesting
Final Plat / SEQR approval and site plan approval 5/11/2015 meeting.
o Public Hearing – Completed May 11, 2015 – SEQR and Preliminary Plat
Subdivision approved.
o SEQR / Preliminary Platt / Final Platt
Forest Circle Drive – Major subdivision of 17 lots.
o Tompkins Co. 239 review has been completed.
o Storm water plan revisions requested T.G. Miller.
o Will require a variance as 1 lot is less than 150 foot of road frontage.
o Revisions are being made to the application materials.
o Required Public Hearing – establish date….
Grantchester Soccer Field (Jack Young) amendment to Special Use Permit-
o Planning Board reviewed on June 22, 2015 and recommendation to Town Board
o Town Board established a “Public Hearing” on July 1, 2015 for the July 15, 2015
meeting.
o Town Board renewed the Special Use Permit July 15, 2015 and removed the “age
limitation” as requested by the applicant.
Ag Plan – Follow up meeting – finalize report meeting June 1, 2015
o Joint Planning Board and Town Board meeting held– June 22, 2015
o Town Board Public Hearing Meeting – July 15, 2015
o Town Board establishes 2nd Public Hearing for Sept. 16, 2015
ADC – 126 Ridge Road expansion addition of 4,125 manufacturing building.
o This project was previously approved as a 3,000 SF addition.
o Owner requested an increase to 55 feet x 75 feet or 4,125sf which will require a
new site plan approval – Aug. 24th meeting.
Global Phoenix Computers / KAIDA Computers (IDA / Costich Engineers– tie into
existing sewer system and 151 additional car parking lot –
o 239 review requested 6/4/2015
o IDA meeting July 8, 2015 about project application / possible parcel merger.
o SWPPP review comments received Aug 6, 2015 and forwarded to engineer.
o Site Plan Tentative Sept. 14th meeting.
Eisenhut Subdivision / (Sciarabba) Flag Lot - Minor subdivision (2 parcels).
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o Sketch Plan review (Aug 10, 2015).
o Planning Board waiver required for length of driveway over 500 feet (easement
shared drive)
o Public Hearing required – tentative Sept 14th meeting.
Conway Subdivision ( Lansing Station) Flag Lot – Minor subdivision (2 parcels)
o Sketch Plan Review (Aug 10, 2015).
o Planning Board waiver required for parcel width (less than 75 foot min).
o Public Hearing required – tentative Sept. 14th meeting.
Comprehensive Plan – Wed. Sept. 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM (NO AUGUST MEETING)
o Topic - discuss continued “potential future zoning changes map.”
Richard Prybyl made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 7:56 PM. Norman (Lin)
Davidson 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) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Norman (Lin) Davidson, 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