HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-23 PLANNING BOARD MINUTESTOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
MEETING March 27, 2023
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road
Board members Present:
Al Fiorille, Chair
Sandy Dennis -Conlon, Vice -Chair
Thomas Butler
Christine Hass
Laurie Hemmings
John Licitra
Larry Sharpsteen
Dean Shea
Also Present:
John Zepko, Director of Planning
Joe Wetmore, Councilmember
Public Present:
James Gensel,
Jesse Young,
Marty Larsen,
Dave Dies,
Carrie Koplinka-Loehr,
Excused:
Deborah Trumbull
Heather Dries, Planning Clerk
Duane Phillips,
Kenneth Gordon,
Lynne Sheldon,
Deanne Poitras,
Shelly Uhl -Stark,
Chair Al Fiorille opened the meeting at 6:3lpm.
Sheri Munson,
Kate Riley,
Max Heitner,
Albert Lacko,
Bert Stark Jr.
Dennis Griffin,
Wayne Larson,
Cindy Lion,
Lisa Shultz,
Chair Al Fiorille enacted Alternate Christine Hass as a voting member in the absence of the
regular voting member.
Chair Al Fiorille enacted Alternate Laurie Hemmings as a voting member for the Dandy Mini -
Mart project due to the recusal of a regular voting member.
Action Items:
Proiect: Sketch Plan - Minor Subdivision
Applicant: Kenneth and Susan Gorton, owners
Location: 204 Lansing Station Rd, Tax Parcel Number 15.4-23.2
Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide a —30.45 acre lot, in the L1 Zone,
into XX lots: Parcel B - XX acres; Parcel C — XX acres
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SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review.
Summary of Discussion:
• Kenneth Gordon was present to discuss this project.
• The Planning Board would like to see an updated map with a tie -line for lots A & D.
• The Planning Board reviewed the SEAF Part II.
Motion to Open a Public Hearing for 204 Lansing Station Rd at 6:380m.
Moved by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Sandra Dennis Conlon (Motion Carried)
Motion to Close a Public Hearing for 204 Lansing Station Rd at 6:39pm.
Moved by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Sandra Dennis Conlon (Motion Carried)
RESOLUTION PB 23-03
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE
DECLARATION ANDMINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
204 LANSING STATION ROAD
TAX PARCEL NO. 15.4-
23.2
WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Minor Subdivision review by Kenneth
and Susan Gorton, owner, for the proposed subdivision of the existing —30 acre lot, Tax
parcel number 15.-1-23.2, into two (2) parcels, `A' 12.462 acres, and `B' 17.256 acres.
The property is in the L1- Lakeshore Zone.; and
WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-6
Minor Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received
January 6,2023; and
WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA")
requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of
projects in accordance with state environmental law and the Lead Agency shall be that
local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying
outthe action; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility
for approving the action declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action
under SEQRA; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements
of the Town's local laws relative to subdivisions 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 subdivision, and the Planning
Board has also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith;
and
WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as
adequate: "Survey Map No 204 Lansing Station Road," prepared by TG Miller and
dated 12/13/2022; a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted
by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the Planning Staff; and other application
materials;
WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning
referral requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-
n through an Inter -Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning
Department and the Town of Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential
subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards and
Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or
streets directly accessing a State or county road" are excluded from GML referral
requirements: and
WHEREAS, on 27 March 2023, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
Lansing, New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision
application, and all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with
the requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the
surrounding area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's
ComprehensivePlan and the Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, 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 Planning Board of the Town of
Lansing determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the
environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part
617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor Subdivision
approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 15.4-23.2 by Kenneth and Susan
Gorton, Owner; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Final Approval of the
Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land at 204 Lansing Station Road,
Lansing, New York, subject to the following conditions:
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1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning
Board Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by
Tompkins County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the
Tompkins County Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such filing
within the time limit requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing Code
Enforcement Office.
Dated: 27 March 2023
Motion by: Dean Shea
Seconded by: Sandra Dennis Conlon
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Butler — Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon — Aye
Christine Hass — Aye
John Licitra — Aye
Larry Sharpsteen — Aye
Dean Shea — Aye
Al Fiorille — Aye
Proiect: Sketch Plan — Maumar Minor Subdivision
Applicant: Finger Lakes Land Trust
Location: 125 Cedar View Rd, Tax Parcel Number 1.-1-15.3
Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide a —110 acre lot in the AR Zone, into
two lots: Parcel A — 59.4acres; Parcel B — 50.9 acres
SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review.
Summary of Discussion:
• Kate Riley and Max Heitner were present to discuss this project.
• Two members of the public expressed their support for the Land Trust to protect the land.
• The Planning Board reviewed the SEAF Part II.
Motion to Open a Public Hearing for 125 Cedar View Rd at 6:43pm.
Moved by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Larry Sharpsteen (Motion Carried)
Motion to Close a Public Hearing for 125 Cedar View Rd at 6:44pm.
Moved by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Tom Butler (Motion Carried)
RESOLUTION PB 23-04
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165
166 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
167 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE
168 DECLARATION ANDMINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
169 125 CEDAR VIEW ROAD
170 TAX PARCEL NO. L-1-15.3
171
172 WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Minor Subdivision review by the Finger
173 Lakes Land Trust, representing Martina Larson, owner, for the proposed subdivision of
174 the existing —110 acre lot, Tax parcel number 1.-1-15.3, into two (2) parcels, lot A 50.9
175 and lot B 59.4 acres. The property is in the RA- Rural Agricultural Zone.; and
176
177 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-6
178 Minor Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received
179 January 24,2023; and
180
181 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act
182 ("SEQRA") requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental
183 review of projects in accordance with state environmental law and the Lead Agency
184 shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding
185 or carrying outthe action; and
186
187 WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility
188 for approving the action declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action
189 under SEQRA; and
190
191 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements
192 of the Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town
193 due to the topography, the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-
194 made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the
195 Planning Board has also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance
196 therewith; and
197 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as
198 adequate: "Survey for Finger Lakes Land Trust," prepared by Williams & Edsal Land
199 Surveyors and dated 12/02/2022; a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF),
200 Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the Planning Staff; and
201 other application materials;
202 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning
203 referral requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-
204 n through an Inter -Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning
205 Department and the Town of Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential
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206 subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards and
207 Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or
208 streets directly accessing a State or county road" are excluded from GML referral
209 requirements: and
210 WHEREAS, on 27 March 2023, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
211 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
212 Lansing, New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision
213 application, and all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with
214 the requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the
215 surrounding area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's
216 ComprehensivePlan and the Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and
217 any potential on- and off -site environmental impacts; and
218
219 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing
220 Planning Board;
221 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of
222 Lansing determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the
223 environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the
224 Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part
225 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor
226 Subdivision approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 15.-1-23.; and be it
227 further
228
229 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Final Approval of the
230 Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land at 124 Cedar View Road,
231 Lansing, New York, Tax Parcel Number 1.-1-15.3 subj ect to the following
232 conditions:
233
234 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the
235 PlanningBoard Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the
236 plat by Tompkins County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in
237 the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such
238 filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing
239 Code Enforcement Office.
240
241
Dated: 27 March 2023
242
243
Motion by: Larry Sharpsteen
244
Seconded by: Dean Shea
245
246
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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Tom Butler — Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon — Aye
Christine Hass — Aye
John Licitra — Aye
Larry Sharpsteen — Aye
Dean Shea — Aye
Al Fiorille — Aye
Proiect: Sketch Plan — Thomson Minor Subdivision
Applicant: Finger Lakes Land Trust
Location: Ridge Rd, Tax Parcel Number 22.-1-24.1
Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide a —47.35 acre lot in the AR Zone, into
two lots: Parcel A — 20.6 acres; Parcel B — 25.8 acres
SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review.
Summary of Discussion:
• Kate Riley and Matt were present to discuss this project.
• One member of the public expressed their support for the Land Trust to protect the land.
• The Planning Board reviewed the SEAF Part II.
Motion to Open a Public Hearing for Thompson, Ridge Rd at 6:51pm.
Moved by: Tom Butler Seconded by: Dean Shea (Motion Carried)
Motion to Close a Public Hearing for Thompson, Ridge Rd at 6:52vm.
Moved by: Tom Butler Seconded by: Christine Hass (Motion Carried)
RESOLUTION PB 23-05
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE
DECLARATION ANDMINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL OF
TAX PARCEL NO.22.-1-
24.1
WHEREAS, an Application was submitted for Minor Subdivision review by the Finger
Lakes Land Trust, representing Tamara Thompson, owner, for the proposed subdivision
of a 21.3 acre lot from, Tax parcel number 22.-1-24.1. The property is in the RA- Rural
Agricultural Zone; and
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286 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-6
287 Minor Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received
288 January 24,2023; and
289
290 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act
291 ("SEQRA") requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental
292 review of projects in accordance with state environmental law and the Lead Agency
293 shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding
294 or carrying outthe action; and
295
296 WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility
297 for approving the action declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action
298 under SEQRA; and
299
300 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements
301 of the Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town
302 due to the topography, the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-
303 made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the
304 Planning Board has also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance
305 therewith; and
306 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as
307 adequate: "Subdivision Plat Showing Lands of Tamara J. Thompson," prepared by
308 Williams & Edsal Land Surveyors and dated 01/07/2023; a Short Environmental
309 Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by
310 the Planning Staff; and other application materials;
311 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning
312 referral requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-
313 n through an Inter -Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning
314 Department and the Town of Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential
315 subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards and
316 Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or
317 streets directly accessing a State or county road" are excluded from GML referral
318 requirements: and
319 WHEREAS, on 27 March 2023, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
320 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
321 Lansing, New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision
322 application, and all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with
323 the requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the
324 surrounding area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's
325 ComprehensivePlan and the Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and
326 any potential on- and off -site environmental impacts; and
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327
328 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing
329 Planning Board;
330 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of
331 Lansing determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the
332 environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the
333 Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part
334 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor
335 Subdivision approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 22.-1-24.L; and be it
336 further
337
338 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Final Approval of the
339 Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land on Ridge Road, Lansing, New
340 York, Tax Parcel Number 22.-1-24.1, subject to the following conditions:
341
342 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the
343 PlanningBoard Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the
344 plat by Tompkins County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in
345 the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such
346 filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing
347 Code Enforcement Office.
348
349 Dated: 27 March 2023
350
351 Motion by: Dean Shea
352 Seconded by: Christine Hass
353
354 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
355 Tom Butler — Aye
356 Sandra Dennis Conlon — Aye
357 Christine Hass — Aye
358 John Licitra — Aye
359 Larry Sharpsteen — Aye
360 Dean Shea — Aye
361 Al Fiorille — Aye
362
363 Project: Site Plan — Barksville Inn
364 Applicant: Kevin Kirby, owner
365 Location: 89 Goodman Rd, Tax Parcel Number 20.-1-8.22
366 Project Description: The applicant proposes to operate a kennel from their single-family home,
367 located in the RA Zone.
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SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review.
Summary of Discussion:
• The Applicant was unable to attend this meeting. The Public Hearing will be rescheduled
for April 24, 2023.
• The Planning Board would like to see updated survey maps and receive copies of the
Local Laws pertaining to dogs.
Proiect: Maior Subdivision — Phase I East Shore Circle
Applicant: Jesse Young, owner
Location: 106 East Shore Rd, Tax Parcel Number 37.1-7-12.2
Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide a —23 acre lot (TPN 37.1-7-12.2), in
the R2 Zone, into 6 lots.
SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review.
Motion to Open the Public HearinE for 106 East Shore Cr. Subdivision at 7:05pm.
Moved by: Larry Sharpsteen Seconded by: Dean Shea (Motion Carried)
Summary of Discussion:
• Jesse Young was present to discuss this project.
• The Applicant discussed the easement for the Emilie Jonas Trail.
• The Applicant will present the Trail easement to the Town Board in April.
• The Planning Board would like to receive a letter of support from the Parks, Rec, and
Trails Committee.
Motion to Close the Public HearinLy for 106 East Shore Cr. Subdivision at 7:10 m.
Moved by: Tom Butler Seconded by: Larry Sharpsteen (Motion Carried)
RESOLUTION PB 23-06
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
SUBDIVISION PRELIMANARY PLAT APPROVAL
106 EAST SHORE CIRCLE
TAX PARCEL NO.37.1-7-12.2
WHEREAS, an application was made by Jesse Young for a major subdivision to divide
an approximately 23 acre lot (TPN 37.1-7-12.2) located at 106 East Shore Circle, into six
lots. The parcel is in the R2 zone; and
WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code§ 235
Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received October
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409 25, 2022; and the Town reviewed and accepts as adequate: "East Shore Circle Major
410 Subdivision Phase I," sheets G-001, C101-C110 prepared by Andrew J. Sciarabba, PE
411 dated 01/25/2023, a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1 submitted
412 by the Applicant, and Part 2 prepared by the Planning Staff, and other application
413 materials; and
414
415 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act
416 ("SEQRA") requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental
417 review of projects in accordance with state environmental law and the Lead Agency
418 shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding
419 or carrying outthe action; and
420
421 WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary
422 responsibility for approving the action, did on February 27, 2023 classify the project
423 as an Unlisted Action and declare itself the Lead Agency for the environmental
424 review; and
425
426 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the
427 requirements of the Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of
428 the Town due to the topography, soil types and distributions, and other natural and
429 man-made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and
430 the Planning Board has also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and
431 compliance therewith and on 27 Feb 2023 issued a Negative Declaration of
432 Significance in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental
433 Quality Review Act; and
434 WHEREAS, on 27 Feb 2023, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
435 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
436 Lansing, New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Major subdivision
437 application, and all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with
438 the requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the
439 surrounding area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's
440 ComprehensivePlan and Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any
441 potential on- and off -site environmental impacts; and
442
443 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing
444 Planning Board;
445 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board
446 grants Preliminary Subdivision Approval of the Application for a Major Subdivision of
447 certain land at 106 East Shore Drive, Lansing, New York, subject to the following
448 conditions:
449
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450 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Major Subdivision Final Plat by the
451 PlanningBoard Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the
452 Plat by Tompkins County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in
453 the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such
454 filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing
455 Code Enforcement Office.
456
457 Dated: 27 March 2023
458
459 Motion by: Larry Sharpsteen
460 Seconded by: Dean Shea
461
462 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
463 Tom Butler — Aye
464 Sandra Dennis Conlon — Aye
465 Christine Hass — Aye
466 John Licitra — Aye
467 Lary Sharpsteen — Aye
468 Dean Shea — Aye
469 Al Fiorille — Aye
470
471 Project: Site Plan — Dandv Mini Mart — Convenience (Mini) Mart
472 Applicant: Brian Grose, Fagan Engineers, representing Dandy Mini Mart
473 Location: 7 Ridge Rd, Tax Parcel No's 31.-6-9.1, 31.-6-10, 31.-6-11, 31.-6-13, & 31.-6-14
474 Project Description: The applicant proposes the consolidation of several lots to form an
475 approximately 4.7 acre parcel. The site plan proposal consists of a 6,100 sf convenient store with
476 a 128'x24' gasoline fueling island, a 48'x22' diesel fuel island, fuel tank storage, and a drive
477 through window. 36 vehicle parking spaces (including 4 tractor trailer parking stalls and up to 4
478 EV parking stalls) are proposed. The project is located in the B 1 — Commercial Mixed Use
479 Zoning District.
480 SEQR: This is a Type I Action, under 6 NYCRR 617.4 (b)(6)(i) and 617.4 (b)(9) for the
481 purposes of conducting a coordinated environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental
482 Quality Review Act ("SEQRA")
483
484 Summary of Discussion:
485 • Duane Phillips and James Gensel were present to discuss this project.
486 • Tom Butler has recused himself from this project.
487 • The Applicant has received approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for their sign
488 package.
489 • The Applicant supplied updated plans.
490 • The Planning Board discussed the DOT comments.
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491 • The Planning Board discussed the lighting concerns.
492
493 RESOLUTION PB 23-07
494
495 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
496 SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT APPROVAL
497 DANDY MINI MART, SITE PLAN REVIEW EAST SHORE DRIVE &, RIDGE RD,
498 TAX PARCEL NO. 31.-6-9.1,10,11,13,14 &, 37.1-1-2
499
500 WHEREAS; an application was made by Brian Grose, EIT, for Dany Mini Mart, Owner, for
501 site plan approval for a 6,100 sf convenient store with two gasoline fueling islands, a diesel
502 fueling island, and a drive -through window, fuel tank storage area, and parking (36 spaces
503 including 4 truck spaces and up to 4 EV spaces) on lands situated at the approximate corner of
504 Ridge Road and East Shore Drive in the Town of Lansing, New York, otherwise known as Tax
505 Parcel numbers 31.-6-9,1, 31.-6-10, 31.-6-11, 31.-6-13, 31.-6-14 & 37.1-1-2. The properties
506 consist of approximately 4.07± acres in the B 1 — Commercial Mixed -Use Zone. The proposal
507 includes the merging of adjacent parcels to be reconfigured into a single parcel; and
508
509 WHEREAS; this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 270-27 Site Plan
510 Review and § 235 Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received
511 March 22, 2022; and
512
513 WHEREAS; 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA")
514 requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in
515 accordance with state environmental law and the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which
516 has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action; and the Planning
517 Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility for approving the action, did on
518 May 26, 2022 classify the project as a Type I Action and declared itself the Lead Agency for the
519 coordinated environmental review with the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
520
521 WHEREAS; legal notice was published on June 7, 2022 and adjacent property owners within 600
522 feet were notified by mail on June 6, 2022, and pursuant to Town Code § 270-27(F); and
523
524 WHEREAS; a public hearing was duly held before the Planning Board upon June 27, 2022, and
525 the public was duly allowed to speak upon and address the proposed Lot Line Adjustment and
526 Site Plan, including the SEQR environmental review thereof,
527
528 WHEREAS; the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability, Tompkins County
�29 Highway Department, NYS Department of Transportation, Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, -Town of
530 Lansing Highway Department, and Town of Lansing Volunteer Fire Department were given the
531 opportunity to comment on the proposed action; and
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WHEREAS; Project plans, and related information, were duly delivered to the Tompkins
County Planning and Sustainability Department per General Municipal Law § 239; et seq., and
such Department responded in a letter dated June 24 2022, from Katherine Borgella,
Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, pursuant to §239 -1, -m, and -n of the New York
State General Municipal Law made the following recommendations:
• We recommend the Town require the applicant to document that they have
considered the four energy elements for new construction projects outlined in the
attached Tompkins County Energy Recommendations for New Construction
(2018). By addressing these elements, new construction projects or major
renovation projects can be designed to help meet our County's goals of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. Should the applicant need assistance in evaluating
energy options we suggest they contact our department for information on the
Business Energy Advisors program.
• We recommend the Town require the applicant to conduct a traffic impact
analysis to ensure safe access for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles entering and
leaving the site. The intersection of Routes 34 and 34B is in the top 10 highest
crash rate intersections in the Town of Lansing from 2015-20191 which warrants
careful review and design to ensure the safety of the intersection.
• We recommend the Town require the applicant to work with New York State
Department of Transportation to consider how best to incorporate sidewalks into
the site design. Sidewalks at this crucial intersection in South Lansing would pave
the way for a long-term integrated pedestrian/bicycle network and creation of a
more walkable town center.
WHEREAS; the project has documented its consideration of the four energy elements for
new construction projects outlined in the Tompkins County Energy Recommendations for
New Construction (2018);and
WHEREAS; the project has completed a Traffic Impact Study which was accepted by the
Planning Board; and
WHEREAS; the project has included sidewalks to provide for the safe travel of pedestrians around
the site perimeter
WHEREAS; the project has incorporated architectural design features such as a peaked front
fagade and architectural shingles, and has selected a color palette all of which the Planning Board
finds will be harmonious with the character of the neighborhood; and
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572 WHEREAS; the project has incorporated a landscaping plan that includes the planting of a treed
573 buffer which sufficiently mitigates the concerns of light and noise pollution to neighboring
574 properties; and
575
576 WHEREAS; the project includes a lighting plan which is Dark Sky compliant, containing cut off
577 lighting fixtures protect the character of the neighborhood from light pollution; and
578
579 WHEREAS; the project has reduced the number of parking of spaces to further lessen its impact
580 on the character of the neighborhood decrease the amount of impervious surface to reduce
581 stormwater runoff and has provided for electric vehicle charging stations, and
582
583 WHEREAS; The Planning Board, on February 27, 2023 issued a Negative Declaration of
584 Significance, pursuant to SEQR; and
585
586 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
587 Town code relative to site plan review and subdivision, the unique needs of the Town due to the
588 topography, the soil types and distribution, and other natural and man-made features upon and
589 surrounding the area of the proposed site plan, and the Planning Board has also considered the
590 zoning in the area and the project in light of the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance
591 therewith, and as the underlying use is a permitted use in the zone in which located; and
592
593 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
594 1. The Planning Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby grant Lot Line Adjustment
595 approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Numbers 31.-6-9,1, 31.-6-10, 31.-6-11, 31.-6-
596 13, 31.-6-14 & 37.1-1-2 as depicted in "Boundary Survey Map of the Lands to Be
597 Conveyed to Just Dandy LLC." prepared by Fagan Engineers and Land Surveyors, revised
598 3-15-22 subject to the following condition:
599
600 2. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning Board
601 Chair or Vice Chairperson, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by
602 Tompkins County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the Tompkins
603 County Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such filing within the time limit
604 requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing Planning & Code Enforcement Office.
605
606 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
607
608 That the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby grant Site Plan approval for Town
609 of Lansing Tax Parcel Numbers 31.-6-9,1, 31.-6-10, 31.-6-11, 31.-6-13, 31.-6-14 & 37.1-1-2 for
610 Dandy Mini Mart, Owners, which includes all parking layouts, screening, dark sky lighting,
611 renderings, sign details, and other site conditions listed in the plan set titled "Site Plan Drawings
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for Dandy Mini -Mart" prepared by Fagan Engineers and Landsurveyors, revised March 27, 2023
subject to the following conditions:
1. A Final Site Plan, incorporating all recommended changes from the Planning Board and
the Town Engineer, shall be submitted for the signature of the Chair of the Planning Board
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
2. Compliance with all current and future recommendations of the Town's Engineer.
3. Compliance with the recommendations of the Town's Engineer and SMO for any final
stormwater plans and the terms of the approved final Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) for the developed site, and proper completion of all stormwater reports, permits,
and facilities in a form and manner as approved by the Town and NYSDEC, including
execution and filing of Stormwater Operating, Management, and Reporting Agreement
("SOMRA") in the form as set forth pursuant to Town Code § 225-8(D), which executed
and filed SOMRA (and any supporting easements) is required to be submitted to the SMO
prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy or compliance for the Project.
4. The applicant will be required to obtain i) a Bolton Point water permit for a new water
service and meter to connect to the existing Consolidated Water District Mains, and ii) a
Tompkins County Health Department Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS)
permit. Both permits shall be obtained prior to obtaining any building permit or Certificate
of Occupancy ("CO").
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant will address all current and
subsequent concerns and comments of the NYS Department of Transportation and will
obtain a Commercial Access Highway Work Permit (a.k.a. Perm 33).
6. The applicant must obtain a petroleum bulk storage permit from the NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
7. All plantings (including as shown on the plans described above) shall be maintained as
healthy and natural non-invasive vegetation designed to provide both visual and sound
buffering. Existing and any new vegetation 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 function as buffers shall be replaced in a manner as promotes the goal
of such buffer as stated in this site plan approval. This condition shall be deemed to
augment and further define prior site plan approval conditions and site plan features hereby
or heretofore approved by the Town.
8. All lighting fixtures will be "dark sky compliant" glare -free, downward directed, and
shielded lighting as promotes the dark -sky standards of the International Dark -Sky
Association (IDA) and lamps will be not higher than 4000K CCT to minimize adverse
human and ecological impacts.
9. In accordance with Town Code § 270-27(K), this site plan approval is valid for only 36
months from the date hereof, and the applicant/owner is required to commence and
substantially complete the construction or other activities for which the site plan is
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applicable within said 36 months or this approval shall, unless extended upon application
timely made, expire, lapse, and be of no further validity, force or effect.
10. There shall be no outdoor music and pump speakers shall be regulated so no sound leaves
the site.
11. The applicant shall provide a plan that depicts the lights that shall remain on after business
hours.
12. Construction times shall be limited to Monday through Friday, lam to 6pm. The neighbors
expressed understanding that occasional Saturday construction may be necessary.
Dated: March 27, 2023
Motioned by: Larry Sharpsteen
Seconded by: Dean Shea
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Butler — Recused
Sandra Dennis Conlon — Aye
Christine Hass — Aye
Laurie Hemmings — Aye
John Licitra — Abstained
Larry Sharpsteen — Aye
Dean Shea — Aye
Al Fiorille — Aye
Other Business
• The Planning Board would like to reconsider having a working meeting, however there
are not currently any projects they would need to consider during a working meeting.
• The Planning Clerk will only provide new documents. The Planning Board members will
need to retain documents until the project is approved.
Adiourned Meeting
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Planning Board Chair at 8:37pm.
Minutes Taken and Executed by Heather Dries.
Access to public documents are available online at:
Planning Board Email tolcodes(&Iansingtown.com
Town Website https://www.lansingtown.com
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