HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-24 PLANNING BOARD MINUTESTOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
MEETING August 26, 2024
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road
Board members Present: Excused:
Al Fiorille, Chair Thomas Butler
Sandy Dennis -Conlon, Vice -Chair
Larry Sharpsteen
Dean Shea
Christine Hass
John Licitra
Danielle Hautaniemi
Also Present:
Kelly Geiger, Planning Clerk, Mason Molesso, Planner, John Zepko, Joe Wetmore
Public Present:
Arlene Krebs
Rhonda Schweiger
Steve Schweiger
Andy Sciarabba
Chris Hesse
Scott Morgan
Jack Litzenberger
Scott Cardamone
Chair Al Fiorille opened the meeting at 6:30 pm.
Action Items:
Proiect: Site Plan Review Site Plan Review of Salt Point Brewery's site modifications: new walk-in
cooler, stage/performance area
Applicant: Chris Hesse
Location: 6 Louise Bement Lane Tax Parcel # 31.-1-16.6
Project Description: The applicant proposes to add a new walk-in cooler and to construct a new stage/
music performance area once time and money allows. This project is located in the B 1 Zoning District.
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SEQR: This is a Type II action under SEQR 617.4 (c)(9), requiring no further action
Anticipated Action: Review of updated drawing, Public Hearing, final decisions/conditions of
approval.
Summary of Discussion:
• Chris Hesse was present to discuss this project.
• Board discussed Fencing, Egress, location and dimension siting location of future
stage/pavilion area, parking, bike rack, parking in proximity to future EV charging station.
• Board approved the project
RESOLUTION PB 24-08
51 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION - STATE
52 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
53 SITE PLAN APPROVAL - SALT POINT BREWERY SITE PLAN MODIFICATIONS, 6
54 LOUIS BEMENT LANE TAX PARCEL # 31. 1-16.6
55
56 WHEREAS, an application was made by Chris Hesse, owner, for Site Plan Review of
57 modifications made to the original site plan: addition of a new walk - in cooler, as well as a
58 new stage and musical performance area. Some labeling was also edited to accurately reflect
59 what had and had not been built to date. This project is located in the B1 Zoning district; and
60
61 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA")
62 requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in
63 accordance with state environmental law, and the Lead Agency shall be that local agency
64 which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action; and
65
66 WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency, which has primary responsibility for
67 approving the action declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action under
68 SEQRA; and
69
70 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617.5 (c)(9) determines "construction or expansion of a primary or
71 accessory/appurtenant, non-residential structure or facility involving less than 4,000 square
72 feet of gross floor area and not involving a change in zoning or a use variance and consistent
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73 with local land use controls, but not radio communication or microwave transmission
74 facilities" to be a Type II action, which is not subject to further review under SEQRA; and
75
76 WHEREAS, Project plans, and related information, were duly delivered to the Tompkins
77 County Planning and Sustainability Department per General Municipal Law § 239; et seq., and
78 such Department responded in a May 8, 2024, letter from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins
79 County Commissioner of Planning, pursuant to §239 -1, -m, and -n of the New York State
80 General Municipal Law found no intermunicipal impacts; and
81
82 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of
83 the Town code relative to site plan review, the unique needs of the Town due to the
84 topography, the soil types and distribution, and other natural and man-made features upon
85 and surrounding the area of the proposed site plan, and the Planning Board has also
86 considered the zoning in the area and the project in light of the Town's Comprehensive Plan
87 and compliance therewith, and as the underlying use is a permitted use in the zone in which
88 located; and
89
90 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning
91 Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
92
93 1. That the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby grant Site Plan approval
94 for the (modifications) addition of a new walk-in cooler as well as stage and musical
95 performance area.
96 2. Applicant must update final site plan drawings to show dimensions siting location off
97 future stage/ pavilion area -dimension off northwest corner of "cov. porch" or some
98 other relevant fixed location.
99 3. Applicant must update final site plan drawings to show bike rack/parking in
100 proximity to "future EV charging station".
101
102
103 Dated: August 26, 2024
104
105 Motioned by: John Licitra
106 Seconded by: Dean Shea
107
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108 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
109
110 Tom Butler -Absent
111 Sandy Conlon -Aye
112 Christine Hass -Aye
113 Danielle Hautaniemi-Aye
114 John Licitra -Aye
115 Larry Sharpsteen -Aye
116 Dean Shea -Aye
117 Al Fiorille - Aye
118
119
120
121 Proiect: Review of Minor Subdivision Plat of Land at 2661 N Triphammer Road
122
123 Project: Review of Minor Subdivision Plat of land at 2661 N Triphammer Road
124 Applicant: Jack Litzenberger
125 Location: 2661 N. Triphammer Road Tax Parcel # 44.-1-25
126 Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide the lot at 2661 N. Triphammer Road into
127 two lots: Parcel A (parent lot), a 1.15-acre parcel including the dwelling unit and Parcel B, a 1.21-acre
128 vacant lot. This property is located in the R2 Zoning District.
129 SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 and will require further review
130 Anticipated Action: Public Hearing, SEQR pt. 2, Final decision / conditions
131
132 Summary of Discussion:
133 • Jack Litzenberger was present to discuss this project.
134 • The Board approved the project
135
136 RESOLUTION PB 24-09
137
138 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
139 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION
140 AND MINOR SUBDIVISION P L A T APPROVAL F O R
141 2661 N. TRIPHAMMER ROAD TAX PARCEL # 44.4-25
142
143 WHEREAS, an application was submitted for Minor Subdivision Plat review by Jack
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144 Litzenberger owner of 2661 N. Triphammer Road, for the proposed subdivision of the existing
145 2.36 acre lot (tax parcel number 44.-1-25) into 2 parcels: the parent lot "Parcel A" (1.15 acres)
146 and the new, vacant lot "Parcel B" (1.21 acres). This property is located in the R2 zoning; and
147
148 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-6 Minor
149 Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received May 17, 2024;
150 and
151
152 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA")
153 requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects
154 in accordance with state environmental law and the Lead Agency shall be that local agency
155 which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action; and
156
157 WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency, which has primary responsibility for
158 approving the action declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action under
159 SEQRA; and
160
161 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
162 Town's local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town due to the
163 topography, the soil types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon
164 and surrounding the area of the proposed subdivision, and the Planning Board has also
165 considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
166 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as
167 adequate: "Subdivision Plat showing the lands of Jack Litzenberger...", prepared by Sheive
168 Land Surveying and dated 6/13/2024; a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF),
169 Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the Planning Staff; and other
170 application materials;
171 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning
172 referral requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-n
173 through an Inter -Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning
174 Department and the Town of Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential subdivisions
175 of fewer than 5 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County
176 Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing
177 a State or county road" are excluded from GML referral requirements: and
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178 WHEREAS, on 26 August 2024, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
179 aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
180 Lansing, New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the Minor subdivision
181 application, and all evidence and comments were considered, along and together with the
182 requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing development in the surrounding
183 area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's ComprehensivePlan and the
184 Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any potential on- and off -site
185 environmental impacts; and
186
187 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning
188 Board.
189 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing
190 determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and
191 that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
192 Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental
193 Quality Review Act for the action of Minor Subdivision approval for Town of Lansing Tax
194 Parcel Number 44.-1-25, for Jack Litzenberger; and be it further
195
196 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board Grants Final Approval of the
197 Application for a Minor Subdivision of certain land at 2661 N. Triphammer Road, Lansing,
198 New York, subject to the following conditions:
199
200 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning
201 Board Chair, thereafter, presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by Tompkins
202 County Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the Tompkins County
203 Clerk's Office, followed by provision of proof of such filing within the time limit
204 requirements of 62 days with the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement Office.
205
206 Dated: 26 August 2024
207
208 Motion by: Sandy Conlon
209 Seconded by: Christine Hass
210
211
212
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213 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
214
215 Tom Butler -Absent
216 Sandy Conlon -Aye
217 Christine Hass -Aye
218 Danielle Hautaniemi-Aye
219 John Licitra -Aye
220 Larry Sharpsteen -Aye
221 Dean Shea -Aye
222 Al Fiorille - Aye
223
224
225 Proiect: Review of Minor Subdivision Plat of Land at 372 Holden Rd
226 Applicant: Arlene Krebs
227 Location: 372 Holden Rd Tax Parcel # 4.4-9
228 Project Description: Minor subdivision of 372 Holden Road into 3 parcels: the parent lot, "Parcel A"
229 and "Parcel B".
230 SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 and will require further review
231 Anticipated Action: Preliminary Subdivision Plat Review, Set Public Hearing Date
232
233 Summary of Discussion:
234 • Arlene Krebs was present to discuss this project.
235 • The Board set Public Hearing for September 2024
236
237
238 Proiect: Sketch Plan Review of Maior Subdivision at 0 Teeter Rd
239 Applicant: Scott Cardamone
240 Location: 0 Teeter Road Tax Parcel # 37.1-7-18.12
241 Project Description: Major Subdivision of approximately 8.9 acres into three lots, including 580' of
242 8" DI water main plus three (3) services.
243 SEQR: This is an Unlisted action and will require further review
244 Anticipated Action: Sketch Plan Review of project.
245
246 Summary of Discussion:
247 • Andy Sciarabba and Scott Cardamone were present to discuss this project.
248 • The Board set Public Hearing for September 2024
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249 Proiect: Extension of Site Plan Approval for Cavu2a Vista Apartments
250 Project: Extension of Site Plan Approval for Cayuga Vista Apartments
251 Applicant: Scott Morgan, SDM Rentals
252 Location: Cayuga Vista Drive, TPN 37.1-2-53.59
253 Project Description: Extension of Site Plan Approval
254
255 Summary of Discussion:
256 • Scott Morgan was present to discuss this project.
257 • The Board approved a 3-year extension
258
259
260 Other Business:
261 • Joe Wetmore gave a liaison report from the August 21, 2024, Town Board meeting
262
263
264 Adiourn Meeting
265 Meeting adjourned at the call of the Planning Board Chair at 7:25pm.
266 Minutes Taken and Executed by Kelly Geiger
267
268 Access to public documents available online at:
269 Planning Board Email tolcodes(alansin2town.com
270 Town Website https://www.lansin2town.com
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