HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-24 ZBA MinutesTown of Lansing
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6:30 PM
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Rd
Present
Jack Young, Chair
Susan Tabrizi
Mary Stoe
Rick Hayes
Roger VandePoel
Other Staff Present
Kelly Geiger, Planning Clerk
John Zepko, Director of Planning
Judy Drake, Liaison
Guy Krogh, Legal Counsel
Public Present
Matt Liponis
Usman Chaudhry
Mollie Messenger
Melissa Melko
Debbie Loring
Roger Loring
Jennifer Moore
Beverly Bortz
Aaron Baker
Holly Hardie
Skip Hardie
Kathleen Blair
Sue Ruoff
Steve Ruoff
Chair Jack Young opened the meeting at 6:42pm
Action Items:
Excused
Bruce Barber
Proiect: Area Variance for the installation of a free-standing sign, advertising a farm
business, located 57' from centerline of RT 34, whereas 80' is required
Applicant: Thomas Martineau, owner
Location: 430 Auburn Road, TPN 28.-1-28.6
Project Description: The applicant has applied for area variance to install a freestanding sign
57' from the centerline, whereas 80' is required. This property is located in the AG zoning
district.
SEQR: This project is a Type II action and required no further review
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Anticipated Action: Initial project review, hold public hearing, final decision/conditions of
approval
Summary of Discussion:
• Review of site plan for distance and location verification. Reviewed detailed drawings of
sign, including sign layout and text.
Proiect: Applicant wishes to remove prior conditions allowing for fill to be added to site to
create positive drainage
Applicant: Jason Demarest, representing Lillian Babcock
Location: 30 Ladoga Park W, TPN 33.-1-58
Project Description: The applicant has applied for a rehearing to discuss the removal of prior
conditions (from 7/20/2004) which would allow for fill to be added to create positive drainage at
30 & 32 Ladoga. This property is located in L1 zoning with lake frontage
SEQR: This project is an Unlisted action and will require further review
Anticipated Action: SEQRA part 2 review, final decision/conditions
Summary of Discussion:
• Project postponed to October 2024 meeting.
Proiect: Use Variance to construct a Solar Energv Facilitv off N. Triphammer Road
Applicant: Mollie Messenger, representing Delawar River Solar
Location: 0 N. Triphammer Road; two neighboring lots: 44.4-1.2 and 44.-1-3.3
Project Description: The applicant has applied for a Use Variance to construct 2 Solar Energy
Facilities off N. Triphammer Road. This project is located in R2 zoning which does not permit
the construction of a Solar Energy Facility
SEQR: This project is a Type I action (617.4 (B)(2) and 617.4 (6)(i)) and will require review
Summary of Discussion:
• Jack Young Recused himself as Chair and Susan Tabrizi stepped in as Chair.
• Mollie Messenger, Melissa Melko, Matt Liponis and Usman Chaudhry were present to
discuss this project. Public Utility, next steps, and next meeting date.
• The Board did not make a decision.
• Board motioned to continue discussion to get a better understanding of the zoning,
elements to compare it to, established standards, criteria to make a rational decision
regarding public utility.
• DRS will be contacted for next meeting date when documentation has been received and
the board and staff has had time to research and review materials.
Susan Tabrizi adjourned the meeting at 7:25 PM
Minutes taken and executed by Kelly Geiger
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