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HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-08 Final Plat Approval- 106 E Shore Cr.RESOLUTION PB 23-08
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
SUBDIVISION FINAL 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 25,
2022; and the Town reviewed and accepts as adequate: "East Shore Circle Major
Subdivision Phase I" sheets G-001, C101-C110 prepared by Andrew J. Sciarabba, PE
dated O1/25/2023, a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part 1 submitted by
the Applicant and Part 2 prepared by the Planning Staff, and other application materials;
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 out
the action; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary
responsibility for approving the action, did on February 27, 2023 classify the project as
an Unlisted Action and declare itself the Lead Agency for the environmental review;
and
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, 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 on 27 Feb 2023 issued a Negative Declaration of Significance in
accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on 27 Feb 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 Major 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 Comprehensive
Plan and Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any potential on- and
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off -site environmental impacts and on March 27, 2023 did approve the preliminary
subdivision plan; and
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 April 11, 2023, from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins
County Commissioner of Planning, pursuant to §239 -1, -m, and -n of the New York State
General Municipal Law recommended the following modifications:
-We recommend that the Town require the applicant to identify building envelopes on
proposed lots 4 and 5 so as to exclude lands that contain UNA-63, Shurger Glen, so as to not
disturb the UNA.
• We recommend that the Town require the applicant to redesign the proposed permanent
stormwater management facilities so that elements of that system exclude lands that contain
UNA-63, Shurger Glen, so as to not disturb the
• If these recommended modifications are not possible, we recommend that the applicant
document that the factors contributing to the designation of UNA-63 were considered by an
experienced professional and elaborate on how the proposal will not negatively impact the
resources located within the UNA.
WHEREAS; The Planning Board, having carefully reviewed the submitted materials and the
materials delineating and describing UNA-63, provided by to the Tompkins County Planning and
Sustainability Department, has determined that the East Shore Circle Major Submission will not
impact the UNA for the following reasons:
Although the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department has determined
that certain lots of the project may be included within the UNA, the Planning Board does not
concur with this assumption. The UNA Map itself states "UNA boundaries are approximate and
should be used for general planning purposes only. As a practical matter the County does not
warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information portrayed." The Planning Board finds
that the East Shore Circle Major Subdivision either entirely or substantially avoids the boundaries
of UNA -63. Additionally, given that UNA-63, Shurber Glen, was designated a UNA because it
was considered an area of geological importance, may contain a cultural/historical/archeological
site (in this case an old quarry relating the area to early central NY plaster and cement industries),
and the presence of rare or scarce plants, the Planning Board believes the UNA boundary was
most likely delineated the top of the steep slopes above the Glen. The project avoids earth
disturbance on these slopes and in the judgement of the Planning Board will not disturb the
geology, cultural/historical/archeological features, or rare or scarce plant communities of UNA —
63. It has been further determined that the building envelops provided by the applicant,
representing setbacks imposed by the zoning, when taken into consideration with the spatial
requirements of onsite waste water treatment areas planned for the subdivision, effectively prevent
development on the steep portions of the site. As such, the Planning Board has not required the
modifications recommended by the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department per
General Municipal Law § 239; et seq.; And
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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 grants
Final Subdivision Approval of the Application for a Major Subdivision of certain land at
106 East Shore Drive, Lansing, New York, subject to the following conditions:
1. The sealing and endorsement of such Major Subdivision Final Plat by the
PlanningBoard 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.
2. Prior to the signing of the subdivision maps, the driveways for lots 4 & 5 shall be
shown to be of sufficient width and provide sufficient access and turn around for
emergency vehicles as agreed upon by the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement
Officer.
3. Prior to the signing of the final subdivision map the project owner must comply
with all current and fixture recommendations of the Town's Engineer.
4. Prior to the signing of the final subdivision map the project must comply 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 the creation and execution of a Drainage District (and any
supporting easements) is required to be submitted to the SMO.
5. 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").
Dated: 24 Aprii 2023
Motion by: Larry Sharpsteen
Seconded by: Tom Butler
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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Tom Butler
Aye
Christine Hass
Aye
John Licitra
Aye
Larry Sharpsteen
Aye
Dean Shea
Aye
Deborah Trumbull
Aye
Al Fiorille
Aye
Received in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office on ff)cz15
Debbie Munson, Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County, New York
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