HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-22 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES I TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
2 MEETING JUNE 27, 2022
3 Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road
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5 Board members Present: Excused:
6 Al Fiorille, Chair Sandy Dennis-Conlon, Vice-Chair
7 Thomas Butler Larry Sharpsteen
8 Lin Davidson Erin Worsell, Alternate
9 Dean Shea
10 Deborah Trumbull
11 Dale Baker, Alternate
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13 Also Present:
14 John Zepko, Planner Heather Dries, Planning Clerk
15 Edward Lavigne, Town Supervisor Joe Wetmore, Councilmember
16 Ruth Groff, Councilmember
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18 Public Present:
19 John Dietershagen, James Gensel, Duane Phillips, Tim Buhl,
20 Katrina Thaler Medeiros, Rocco Lucente, Danyel Wierson, Zoe Wierson,
21 Virginia Gould, Larry Hoffman, Richard Nygren, Donna Nygren,
22 Nino Nocita, R&K Hopkins, Ruth Hopkins, Bill Hinderliter,
23 Judy Hinderliter, Diane Nangeroni, Albert Lacko, Sheri Munson,
24 Linda Lemmon Durham, Joyce Rendano, Victor Rendano, Grey Bartholomew,
25 Kristen Bartholomew, Carolyn Richards, Mike Richards, Sue Sullivan,
26 Dan Quest, Ellen Quest, Danny Pace, Jen Makowsky,
27 Monroe Makowsky, Sarah Lounsbery, Linda Chapman, Shirley Stone,
28 Fred Stone, Erin Hays, Cliff Babson, Eileen Stout,
29 Wally Kusznir, Alexia Zobel, Dan Shipos, Connie Shipos,
30 Adam Buck, Rachel Bean, Mary Sullivan, Steve L.,
31 Diane Booth, Mark Booth, Bobbie Weaver, Michael Sigler,
32 Robin Dubovi, Jamie Wells, Amy Fritz, Andrew Sullivan,
33 Larry Cathles, Susan Penny Goldin, Marion George, Michael C.,
34 Jamila Michener, Justin Michener, Dan Broadway, Alan Lockett,
35 Michelle Heck, Geoff Preston, And Others.
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37 Chair Al Fiorille opened the meeting at 6:29pm.
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39 Chair Al Fiorille enacted Dale Baker as a voting member.
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41 Privilege of the Floor
42 - No Public Comments
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44 Action Items:
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46 Minor Subdivision- Farrell Rd.
47 Applicant: John & Mary Dietershagan, owner
48 Location: Farrell Road Tax Parcel numbers 39.-1-20.192
49 Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide a 6.74 acre lot into two lots. Parcel A
50 is .93 acres (40.537 sf), Parcel B is a flag lot, 5.81 acres in size. The project is located in the Low
51 Density Residential (111) Zone.
52 SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEAR 617.4 environmental review.
53 Action: Public Hearing, SEQR & Decision
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55 Motion to Open the Public Hearing for the Farrell Rd. Minor Subdivision at 6:33pm.
56 Summary of Discussion:
57 • John Dietershagen was present to discuss this subdivision.
58 • This will create a flag lot.
59 • The Planning Board reviewed the EAF and did not have concerns.
60 • No public was present to discuss this project.
61 Motion to Close the Public Hearing for the Farrell Rd. Minor Subdivision at 6:34pm.
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63 RESOLUTION PB 22-10
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65 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
66 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
67 MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
68 FARRELL ROAD
69 TAX PARCEL NO. 39.-1-20.192
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71 WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Minor Subdivision review by John & Mary
72 Dietershagen, owner, for the proposed subdivision of the existing—6.74acre lot, Tax parcel
73 number 39.-1-20.192, into two (2) parcels; Parcel A is .93 acres (40.537 sf), Parcel B is a flag lot,
74 5.81 acres in size. The project is located in the Low Density Residential (R1) Zone; and
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76 WHEREAS,this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-6 Minor
77 Subdivision,; and
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79 WHEREAS,the project is an Unlisted Action under 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental
80 Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting
81 environmental review of projects in accordance with state environmental law and the Lead
82 Agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or
83 carrying out the action; and
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85 WHEREAS,the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility for
86 approving the action declares itself the Lead Agency for SEAR; and
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88 WHEREAS,the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
89 Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town due to the
90 topography, the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon
91 and surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the Planning Board has also
92 considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
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94 WHEREAS,this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as adequate:
95 "Subdivision Plat showing lands of John & Mary Dietershagen," prepared by Sheive Land
96 Surveying and dated 5/25/2021; a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1,
97 submitted by the Applicant and other application materials; and
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99 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
100 requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-n through an Inter-
101 Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town
102 of Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of
103 which comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements,
104 and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or county road" are
105 excluded from GML referral requirements: and
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107 WHEREAS, on 27 June 2022, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the aforementioned
108 subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and
109 duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision application, and all evidence and
110 comments were considered, along and together with the requirements of the Town's
111 subdivision regulations, existing development in the surrounding area, the public facilities and
112 services available, the Town's Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Ordinance, site
113 characteristics and issues, and any potential on- and off-site environmental impacts; and
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115 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board;
116 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing determines
117 the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative
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118 Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in
119 accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for
120 the action of Minor Subdivision approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 39.-1-20.192
121 by John & Mary Dietershagen, Owner; and be it further
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123 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Final Approval of the Application for
124 a Minor Subdivision of Parcel Number 39.-1-20.192 located at Farrel Road, Lansing, New York,
125 subject to the following conditions:
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127 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning Board
128 Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by Tompkins County
129 Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
130 followed by provision of proof of such filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days with
131 the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement Office.
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133 Dated: 27 June 2022
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135 Motion by: Norman 'Lin' Davidson
136 Seconded by: Deborah Trumbull
137
138 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
139 Dale Baker—Aye
140 Tom Butler—Aye
141 Norman L. Davidson —Aye
142 Dean Shea -Aye
143 Deborah Trumbull—Aye
144 Al Fiorille—Aye
145
146 Lot Line Adjustment-Asbury Hill
147 Applicant: Sonia Thaler Revocable Trust, owner; Larry Fabbroni, engineer/surveyor
148 Location: Asbury Hill Lot 27 & 28, Tax Parcel numbers 40.-3-27, 40.-3-28
149 Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing Lot 28 into a 2.88 acres lot
150 and combine the remaining 4.404 acres with Lot 27 to the North. The project is located in the
151 Low Density Residential (R1) Zone.
152 SEAR: This is a Type II action under SEQR 617.5 (c) (16) and requires no further environmental
153 review.
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155 Summary of Discussion:
156 • Attorney Katrina Thaler Medeiros was present to discuss this project.
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157 • The Planning Board had concerns over fire access, but were advised that the Code Enforcement
158 Officer will ensure that the driveway meets the requirements.
159 • The Stormwater Management Officer has no concerns.
160 Motion to Allow the Planning Department to Execute Lot Line Adjustment
161 Moved by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Deborah Trumbull (Motion Carried)
162
163 Village Solars Phase VII
164 Applicant: Rocco Lucente, owner; Tim Buhl, engineer
165 Location: Village Solar, Tax Parcel numbers 39.-1-38.8, 39.-1-38.11, 39.-1-38.13, 39.-1-38.16
166 Project Description: The applicant proposes the demolition of four (4) existing apartment
167 buildings, #21, #88, #96, & #28. The applicant proposes the construction of 138 multifamily
168 units within six 6) apartment buildings. The project is located in PDA 1—Village Circle//Village
169 Solar.
170 SEAR: This is a Type I action under SEAR 617.4 (b) (9) and is subject to environmental review.
171 Anticipated Action: Discussion of Site Plan and SEAR
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173 Summary of Discussion:
174 • Rocco Lucente and Project Engineer Tim Buhl were present to discuss this project.
175 • The Town Planner provided a list of missing items. The Planning Board requests the following
176 from the project developer:
177 o Clarify existing pathways on the site plan
178 o Include a photometric plan for each parcel (recommend 2700K CCT for light fixtures)
179 o Photos of typical landscaping
180 o Photos of exercise stations, keyed to the trails on the site map
181 o Photos of the existing (new) buildings (in lieu of color elevations)
182 o Provide a breakdown of the number and type of rental units (Le. how many 1 bedroom,
183 2 bedroom, etc. in each building).
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186 RESOLUTION PB 22-11
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188 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW RESOLUTION —
189 DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY—Village Solars Phase VII,
190 TAX PARCEL NO. 39.-1-38.8, 39.-1-38.11, 39.-1-38.13, 39.-1-38.16
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192 WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Site Plan review by Rocco Lucente, for the
193 proposed site plan of Village Solars Phase VII; and
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195 WHEREAS, the Project proposes the demolition of four (4) existing apartment buildings, #21,
196 #88, #96, , and the construction of 138 multifamily units within six (6) apartment
197 buildings. The project is located in Planned Development Area No. 1—The Village Circle-Village
198 Solars PDA,Tax Parcel numbers 39.-1-38.8, 39.-1-38.11, 39.-1-38.13, 39.-1-38.16; and
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201 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR§ 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA") requires that
202 a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with
203 local and state environmental law and the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which has
204 primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action; and
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206 WHEREAS,The Planning Board of the Town of Lansing is believed best suited to review the
207 impacts of this proposed Subdivision as (i) the Planning Board is the only body with jurisdiction
208 to classify the Subdivision and issue the final Subdivision approval, (ii) the Planning Board is best
209 situate to understand and evaluate the potential unique impacts of such Subdivision upon the
210 Town based upon the developmental patterns, topography, and unique natural and non-
211 natural features of the Town of Lansing, including known streams, wetlands, UNAs, agricultural
212 resources of value, and archeologically sensitive sites within or near the Major Subdivision area,
213 (iii) the Planning Board has the broadest governmental powers for investigating the potential or
214 actual impacts of the Subdivision and implementing conditions or mitigating controls, and
215 accordingly (iv) the Planning Board has the greatest capacity for providing the most thorough
216 environmental assessment of the proposed Subdivision; and
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218 WHEREAS,this proposed action is an Type I action for which the Town of Lansing Planning Board
219 is the sole involved agency for the purposes of a State Environmental Quality Review Act
220 ("SEQRA") review.
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222 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
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224 That the Town of Lansing Planning Board does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for the
225 environmental review for the action of Site Plan Review for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Numbers
226 39.4-38.81 39.4-38.11, 39.4-38.13, 39.4-38.16.
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228 Dated: 28 March 2022
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230 Motioned by: Dean Shea
231 Seconded by: Dale Baker
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233 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
234 Dale Baker—Aye
235 Tom Butler—Aye
236 Norman L. Davidson—Aye
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237 Dean Shea—Aye
238 Deborah Trumbull—Aye
239 Al Fiorille—Aye
240
241 Project: Site Plan — Dandy Mini Mart—Convenience (Mini) Mart
242 Applicant: Brian Grose, Fagan Engineers, representing Dandy Mini Mart
243 Location: 7 Ridge Rd,Tax Parcel No's 31.-6-9,1, 31.-6-10, 31.-6-11, 31.-6-13, & 31.-6-14
244 Project Description:The applicant proposes the consolidation of several lots to form an
245 approximately 4.7 acre parcel.The site plan proposal consists of a 5,685 sf convenient store with a
246 128'x24' gasoline fueling island, a 48'x22' diesel fuel island, and a drive through window. 25
247 passenger vehicle parking spaces and six (6) tractor trailer parking stalls are proposed.The project is
248 located in the B1—Commercial Mixed Use Zoning District.
249 SEAR: This is a Type I Action, under 6 NYCRR 617.4 (b)(6)(i) and 617.4 (b)(9) for the purposes of
250 conducting a coordinated environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality
251 Review Act ("SEQRA")
252 Action: Public Hearing
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254 Summary of Discussion:
255 • Project representatives Duane Phillips and Jamie Gensel were present to discuss this
256 project.
257 • The applicant provided an update on NYSDOT.
258 • The applicant will work on plans for sidewalks on the property.
259 • The applicant described several different community service programs they have.
260 • Stormwater is under review by the Town Engineer.
261 • Discussions with neighbor, Sheri Munson, are moving forward. They are working
262 together to find an acceptable solution.
263
264 Motion to Open Public Hearing for the Dandy Mini-Mart at 7:25pm
265
266 28 people spoke during this public hearing; please view the unabridged video recording on
267 YouTube.
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269 Motion to Close Public Hearing for the Dandy Mini-Mart at 8:47pm.
270 Moved by: Norman 'Lin' Davidson Seconded by: Dale Baker (Motion Carried)
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272 Adjourned Meeting
273 Meeting adjourned at the call of the Planning Board Chair at 8:47pm.
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275 Minutes Taken and Executed by Heather Dries.
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277 Access to public documents are available online at:
278 Planning Board Email tolcodes@lansingtown.com
279 Town Website https://www.lansingtown.com
280 Planning Board agendas, minutes & submittals https://www.lansingtown.com/town-docs
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