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Home My WebLink About06-26-23 PLANNING BOARD MINUTESTOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD MEETING JUNE 26, 2023 Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road Board members Present: Al Fiorille, Chair Christine Hass Laurie Hemmings Larry Sharpsteen Dean Shea Deborah Trumbull Also Present: Excused: Thomas Butler Sandy Dennis -Conlon, Vice -Chair John Licitra John Zepko, Director of Planning, Kelly Geiger, Planning Clerk, Heather Dries, Code Enforcement Officer, Joe Wetmore, Councilmember. Public Present: Timothy O'Leary, Chauncey & Linda Bush, Bill Schmitz, Chris Koenig, Cathy & Barry Putnam, George Breuhaus, Bill Duthie, Steve Palladino. Chair Al Fiorille opened the meeting at 6:28pm. Chair Al Fiorille enacted Alternates Christine Hass and Laurie Hemmings as voting members in the absence of two regular voting members. Action Items: Proiect: Sketch Plan- 825 Lansingville Rd Applicant: Chauncey & Linda Bush, owner Location: 825 Lansingville Rd, Tax Parcel Number 4.4-18.1 Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide a —4 acre flag lot from the —66.2 acre parent lot. The property is in the AG Zone. SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review. Anticipated Action: Declaration of Lead Agency; Set public hearing Summary of Discussion: • Chauncey and Linda Bush were present to discuss this project. • The applicants explained the project. Page 1 of 8 38 • The Planning Board has set a Public Hearing for July 24, 2023. 39 40 RESOLUTION PB 23-13 41 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW RESOLUTION - 42 DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY — BUSH MINOR SUBDIVISION 43 44 WHEREAS, an application was made by Chauncey & Linda Bush, Owners, for 45 subdivision approval. The applicant proposes to subdivide a 4.10 acre flag lot from the 46 66.32 acre parent lot, TPN 4.4-18.1. The property is in the AG Zone; and 47 48 WHEREAS, this proposed action is an Unlisted Action, State Environmental Quality 49 Review Act ("SEQRA") and NYCRR § 617 of SEQRA requires that a Lead Agency 50 be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local 51 and state environmental law and the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which has 52 primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action; and 53 54 WHEREAS, The Planning Board of the Town of Lansing is believed best suited to 55 review the impacts of this proposed subdivision as (i) the Planning Board is the only 56 body with jurisdiction to review the subdivision and issue the final subdivision 57 approval, (ii) the Planning Board is best situate to understand and evaluate the 58 potential unique impacts of such subdivision upon the Town based upon the 59 developmental patterns, topography, and unique natural and non -natural features of 60 the Town of Lansing, including known streams, wetlands, UNAs, agricultural 61 resources of value, and archeosensitive sites within or near the proposed subdivision 62 area, (iii) the Planning Board has the broadest governmental powers for investigating 63 the potential or actual impacts of the subdivision and implementing conditions or 64 mitigating controls, and accordingly (iv) the Planning Board has the greatest capacity 65 for providing the most thorough environmental assessment of the proposed 66 subdivision; and 67 68 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 69 70 That the Town of Lansing Planning Board does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for 71 the coordinate environmental review for the action of subdivision review. 72 73 Dated: 26 June 2023 74 Page 2 of 8 Motioned by: Larry Sharpsteen Seconded by: Dean Shea VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Tom Butler Absent Sandra Dennis Conlon Absent Christine Hass Aye Laurie Hemmings Aye John Licitra Absent Larry Sharpsteen Aye Dean Shea Aye Deb Trumbull Aye Al Fiorille Aye Project: Sketch Plan- Site Plan- 8-18 Verizon Lane Applicant: United Storage TBR, LLC, owner Location: 8-18 Verizon Lane, Tax Parcel Number 30.-1-16.32 Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct an approximately 9,600 square foot building on the existing —9 acre lot. The property is in the IR — Industrial/Research Zone. SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review. Anticipated Action: Sketch Plan Summary of Discussion: • Bill Duthie and George Breuhaus were present to discuss this project. • The applicant described the project. • The Planning Board discussed items including lighting and stormwater. • The applicant plans to return in July or August with a full plan. Project: Lot Line Adiustment- 100 Brown Hill Rd Applicant: Walnut Ridge, Stephen Palladino, owner Location: 100 Brown Hill Rd, Tax Parcel Number 8.-1-22.4 Project Description: The applicant proposes a lot line adjustment of 32.53 acres to the adjacent property owner. The property is in the AG Zone. SEQR: This is a Type II action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review. Anticipated Action: Consideration and Decision of lot line adjustment Page 3 of 8 Summary of Discussion: • Steve Palladino was present to discuss this project. • This project is considered a Lot Line Adjustment because no new lots are being created. • The Planning Board has no concerns. Motion to Allow the Planning Director to Execute the Lot Line Adiustment for 100 Brown Hill Rd. Moved by: Larry Sharpsteen Seconded by: Deborah Trumbull (Motion Carried) Proiect: Minor Subdivision-1547 Ridge Rd Applicant: Barry & Cathy Putnam, owners Location: 1547 Ridge Rd, Tax Parcel Number 12.-1-17.4 Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide an —12.26 acre lot into two parcels. Parcel A is 6.48 acres and Parcel B is a 5.78 acre flag lot. The property is in the RA Zone. SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 environmental review. Motion to open the public hearing for 1547 Ridge Rd. at 6:53pm. Moved by: Larry Sharpsteen Seconded by: Christine Hass (Motion Carried) Summary of Discussion: • Barry and Cathy Putnam were present to discuss this project. • There are no updates to this project. • The Planning Board reviewed the SEAF Part 2. Motion to close the public hearing for 1547 Ridge Rd. at 6:55vm. Moved by: Deborah Trumbull Seconded by: Dean Shea (Motion Carried) RESOLUTION PB 23-14 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION ANDMINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL 1547 RIDGE ROAD TAX PARCEL NO. 12.4-17.4 WHEREAS an application was made by Barry & Cathy Putnam, Owners, for subdivision approval. The applicant proposes to subdivide 1547 Ridge Road, TPN Page 4 of 8 149 12.-1-17.4, a —12.26-acre lot into two parcels. Parcel A is 6.48 acres and Parcel B is 150 a 5.78 acre flag lot. The property is in the RA Zone; and 151 152 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-6 153 Minor Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received 154 April 17,2023; and 155 156 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act 157 ("SEQRA") requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental 158 review of projects in accordance with state environmental law and the Lead Agency 159 shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding 160 or carrying outthe action; and 161 162 WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility 163 for approving the action declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action 164 under SEQRA; and 165 166 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements 167 of the Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town 168 due to the topography, the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man- 169 made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the 170 Planning Board has also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance 171 therewith; and 172 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as 173 adequate: "Final Subdivision Plat Showing Proposed Division of Lands Owned by Barry 174 F. & Cathy A. Putnam" prepared by TG Miller and dated 4/13/2023; a Short 175 Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 176 2, prepared by the Planning Staff; and other application materials; 177 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning 178 referral requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239- 179 n through an Inter -Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning 180 Department and the Town of Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential 181 subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards and 182 Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or Page 5 of 8 183 streets directly accessing a State or county road" are excluded from GML referral 184 requirements: and 185 WHEREAS, on 26 June 2023, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the 186 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, 187 Lansing, New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision 188 application, and all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with 189 the requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the 190 surrounding area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's 191 ComprehensivePlan and the Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and 192 any potential on- and off -site environmental impacts; and 193 194 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing 195 Planning Board; 196 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of 197 Lansing determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the 198 environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the 199 Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 200 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor 201 Subdivision approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 12.-1-17.4 by Barry & 202 Cathy Putnam, Owners; and be it further 203 204 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Final Approval of the 205 Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land at 1547 Ridge Road, Lansing, 206 New York, subject to the following conditions: 207 208 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the 209 PlanningBoard Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the 210 plat by Tompkins County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in 211 the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such 212 filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing 213 Code Enforcement Office. 214 215 Dated: 26 June 2023 216 217 Motion by: Deborah Trumbull Page 6 of 8 Seconded by: Larry Sharpsteen VOTE AS FOLLOWS: Tom Butler Absent Sandra Dennis Conlon Absent Christine Hass Aye Laurie Hemmings Aye John Licitra Absent Larry Sharpsteen Aye Dean Shea Aye Deb Trumbull Aye Al Fiorille Aye Proiect: Sketch Plan — Lansing Communitv Solar Applicant: Genie Solar Energy, sponsor Location: Lansingville Road, Tax Parcel Number 16.-1-19.2 Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct a 5 MW ground -mounted solar, approximately 18 acres in size, on a 107.2 acre parcel in the RA zone. The project will be subject to Town of Lansing code §270-27 site plan review, and §270-35 R. Solar Energy Facility Special Conditions Motion to open the public hearing for Genie Solar, Lansingville Rd. at 7:O1pm. Moved by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Larry Sharpsteen (Motion Carried) Summary of Discussion: • Chris Koenig was present to discuss this project. • The applicant addressed noise concerns and the screening and landscaping. • The Planning Board is expecting to receive comments from the Town Engineer. Motion to close the public hearing for Genie Solar, Lansingville Rd. at 7:14pm. Moved by: Dean Shea Seconded by: Laurie Hemmings (Motion Carried) Other Business: • Planning Board members gave their Board/Committee reports. • The Planning Board discussed concerns at Village Solar and the Site Plan at the Marina. Page 7 of 8 255 Adiourned Meeting 256 Meeting adjourned at the call of the Planning Board Chair at 7:32pm. 257 258 Minutes Taken and Executed by Heather Dries. 259 260 Access to public documents are available online at: 261 Planning Board Email tolcodes60ansin2town.com 262 Town Website httvs://www.lansin2town.com Page 8 of 8