HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-25 PLANNING BOARD MINUTESTOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD
MEETING January 27, 2025
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road
Board Members Present:
Dean Shea, Chair
Thomas Butler, Vice -Chair
Al Fiorille
Sandy Dennis -Conlon
Christine Hass
Danielle Hautaniemi
John Licitra
John Duthie
Also Present:
Kelly Geiger, Planning Clerk
Mason Molesso, Planner,
Joe Wetmore, TB Liaison
Public Present:
Jacob Marnell
Doug Emerick
Tom Keane
Paula Grant
Joe Hopkins
Linda Hopkins
Roger Loring
Debbie Loring
Usman Chaudhry
Mina Agmal
Melissa Melko
Mollie Messenger, DRS
Jill Rosentel
Thomas Robinson
Jesse Young
Jack Young
Chair Dean Shea opened the meeting at 6:30 pm.
Action Items:
Excused:
Fredric Villano
Project: Final Plat Review/Approval of Major Subdivision of land at 0 Teeter Road
Applicant: Andy Sciarabba, representing Scott Cardamone
Location: 0 Teeter Road Tax Parcel # 37.1-7-18.12
Project Description: Major Subdivision of approximately 8.9 acres into three lots, including 580' of
8" DI water main plus three (3) services. This project is located in the R1 zoning district
SEQR: This is an Unlisted action and will require further review — completed on 9/23/24
Anticipated Action: Review of Final Plat, issue final conditions/ approvals
Summary of Discussion:
• Andy Sciarabba and Scott Cardamone were present to discuss this project.
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53 • The Board approved the project
54
55 RESOLUTION PB 25-01
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
0 TEETER ROAD MAJOR SUBDIVISION TAX PARCEL # 37.1-7-18.12
WHEREAS, an application was submitted for Major Subdivision review and approval by Andrew
Sciarabba on behalf of Scott Cardamone, owner of the lands at 0 Teeter Road, for the proposed
subdivision of the existing 8.903 acre lot, Tax parcel number 37.1-7-18.12, into 3 lots: "Lot 1" (3.281
acres), "Lot 2" (2.953 acres) and "Lot 3" (2.669 acres). An 8" ductile iron water main, and all required
Town appurtenances, will also be installed to service the three new lots and eliminate two (2) dead ends.
This property is located in RI zoning; and
WHEREAS, this proposed action was reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-7 Major
Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received August 15, 2024; 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 declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action under SEQRA; 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, 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
84 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as adequate:
85 "Preliminary Subdivision Map showing lands of Cardamone Home Builders Inc..", prepared by TG
86 Miller PC and dated "8/06/2024"; a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1,
87 submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2, prepared by the Planning Staff, and other application
88 materials; and
89 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
90 requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-n through an Inter-
91 Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town of
92 Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which
93 comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not
94 involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or county road" are excluded from GML
95 referral requirements; and
96 WHEREAS, on 23 September 2024, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
97 aforementioned major subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
98 New York 14882 and duly held a public hearing on the major subdivision application, and all
99 evidence and comments were considered, along and together with the requirements of the Town's
100 subdivision regulations, existing development in the surrounding area, the public facilities and
101 services available, the Town's Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics
102 and issues, and any potential on- and off -site environmental impacts; and
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103 WHEREAS, all of the applicants supporting documentation including water main layout and details,
104 subdivision plat maps, and a Map Plan Report was provided to TG Miller, the Towns Engineering
105 firm, for comments, with all comments being subsequently addressed by the applicant as of
106 12/16/2024; and
107 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board / Sewer Water Advisory Board has authorized the
108 applicants Map Plan Report; and
109
110 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board; and
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 Major
Subdivision Final Plat approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 37.1-7-18.12, for Cardamone
Home Builders Inc.; and be it further
AND FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board Grants Final Plat Approval of
the Application for a Major Subdivision Plat approval of certain land at 0 Teeter Road, Lansing, New
York, subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant / project team must address all comments presented in TGM's SWPPP
review and update accordingly. Final SWPPP must be submitted to Town upon
completion.
2. Three final endorsed Plat maps will be provided to the Planning Department for
certification and filing.
Dated: 27 January 2025
Motion by: Al Fiorille
Seconded by: Christine Hass
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Butler - Aye
Sandy Conlon - Aye
John Duthie — Not Voting
Al Fiorille - Aye
Christine Hass - Aye
Danielle Hautaniemi - Aye
John Licitra - Aye
Fredric Villano - Absent
Dean Shea - Aye
Project: Final Plat Review of Minor Subdivision of land at 555 Ridge Road
Applicant: Jill Rosentel, representing Molly Kornblum
Location: 555 Ridge Road TPN 26.-4-7.232
Project Description: Preliminary Plat review of subdivision of land at 555 Ridge Road into three parcels:
Parcel A (4.21 acres), Parcel B (2.45 acres) and Parcel C (.99 acres)
SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 and will require further review
Anticipated Action: Hold Public Hearing, Complete SEQR pt. 2 review, issue final conditions/approvals
Summary of Discussion:
• Jill Rosentel was present to discuss this project.
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156 • Linda Hopkins presented concerns during the public hearing regarding loss of view the
157 driveway that boarders their property, and GPS always taking people to their driveway (571)
158 • Tom Cain presented concerns during public hearing regarding the lots not being maintained
159 due to overgrowth and the continued loss of view each year
160 • The board approved the project, with conditions
161
162 RESOLUTION PB 25-02
163
164 TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
165 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEAR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
166 MINOR SUBDIVISION P L A T APPROVAL F O R
167 555 RIDGE ROAD TAX PARCEL # 26. 4-7.232
168
169 WHEREAS, an application was submitted for Minor Subdivision Plat review by Jill Rosentel,
170 representing Molly Komblum, owner of 555 Ridge Road, for the proposed subdivision of the existing
171 7.64 acre lot, Tax parcel number 26.4-7.232, into 3 parcels: "Parcel A" (4.21 acers), "Parcel B" (2.45
172 acres) and "Parcel C" (.99 acres). This property is located in R2 Residential Moderate Density zoning; and
173
174 WHEREAS, this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 235-6 Minor
175 Subdivision, for which the respective completed applications were received September 29, 2024; and
176
177 WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR § 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") requires that
178 a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with
179 state environmental law and the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which has primary
180 responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action; and
181
182 WHEREAS, the Planning Board, being the local agency, which has primary responsibility for approving
183 the action declares itself the Lead Agency for the review of this action under SEQRA; and
184
185 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the Town's
186 local laws relative to subdivisions and the unique needs of the Town due to the topography, the soil
187 types and distributions, and other natural and man-made features upon and surrounding the area of
188 the proposed subdivision, and the Planning Board has also considered the Town's Comprehensive
189 Plan and compliance therewith; and
190 WHEREAS, this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as adequate:
191 "Preliminary Subdivision Map No. 555 Ridge." prepared by TG Miller and dated "4/26/2011"; a
192 Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2,
193 prepared by the Planning Staff; and other application materials; and
194 WHEREAS, this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
195 requirements of General Municipal Law ("GML") §§ 239-1, 239-m, and 239-n through an Inter-
196 Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town of
197 Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "residential subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which
198 comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not
199 involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or county road" are excluded from GML
200 referral requirements: and
201 WHEREAS, on 27 January 2025, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the aforementioned
202 subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882 and
203 duly held a public hearing on the minor subdivision application, and all evidence and comments were
204 considered, along and together with the requirements of the Town's subdivision regulations, existing
205 development in the surrounding area, the public facilities and services available, the Town's
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206 Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any potential
207 on- and off -site environmental impacts; and
208
209 WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board; and
210 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing determines
211 the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative
212 Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance
213 with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the action of Minor
214 Subdivision approval for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 26.-4-7.232, for Jill Rosental on behalf
215 of Molly Kornblum; and be it further
216
217 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board Grants Final Approval of the Application for a
218 Minor Subdivision of certain land at 555 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York, subject to the following
219 conditions:
220
221 1. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the PlanningBoard
222 Chair, thereafter, presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by Tompkins County
223 Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
224 followed by provision of proof of such filing within the time limit requirements of 62 days
225 with the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement Office.
226 2. Three new address identification placards must be installed in a visibly obvious location at
227 the beginning of the shared driveway. Address placards will clearly identify each new parcels
228 address and location (using a directional arrow if needed).
229
230
231 Dated: January 27', 2025
232
233 Motion by: Danielle Hautaniemi
234 Seconded by: Al Fiorille
235
236 VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
237
238 Tom Butler - Aye
239 Sandy Conlon - Aye
240 John Duthie — Not Voting
241 Al Fiorille - Aye
242 Christine Hass - Aye
243 Danielle Hautaniemi - Aye
244 John Licitra — Aye
245 Fredric Villano - Absent
246 Dean Shea - Aye
247
248
249 Project: Lot Line Adiustment totaline 1+ acre at 1868 E. Shore Drive
250 Applicant: John Young
251 Location: 1868 E. Shore Drive Tax Parcel # 37.1-7-10.5
252 Project Description: Lot Line Adjustment of land totaling more than 1 acre. This project is located in
253 the R2 zoning district
254 SEQR: Type II (617.5 (C)(16)), no further review required
255 Anticipated Action: Review of Lot Line Adjustment, comments, and referral to Planning Dept. for
256 sign — off
257
258
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259 Summary of Discussion:
260 • Jack Young was present to discuss this project. He explained reason for purchase and interest in
261 creating a park near Jonas Falls
262 • The board discussed Deed restrictions, purchase agreement and right away of the road
263
264 Proiect: Sketch Plan Review — Minor Subdivision of land at 113 Bower Road
265 Applicant: Jesse Young
266 Location: 113 Bower Road Tax Parcel # 31-1-11.22
267 Project Description: Minor subdivision of land at 113 Bower Road (188 acres) into 4 new residential
268 lots, each totaling 1.25 acres. No new structures or infrastructure are being proposed. This project is
269 located in the R2 zoning district
270 SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 and will require further review
271 Anticipated Action: Sketch Plan Review of project and preliminary comments
272
273 Summary of Discussion:
274 • Jesse Young and Andy Sciarraba were present to discuss this project.
275 • Jesse Young discussed location of runoff, clean up of property, use of road frontage lots at this
276 time, expense of building a road. Jack Young expressed concern of shared driveways
277 • The Board discussed runoff, disturbed acreage, agriculture road entrance, centering line from
278 Wilson to Conlon, timeframe allowed to request adding more lots, shared driveways
279
280
281 Proiect: Sketch Plan Review — Manor Subdivision of land at 106 E. Shore Circle
282 Applicant: Jesse Young
283 Location: 106 E. Shore Circle Tax Parcel # 37.1-7-12.2
284 Project Description: Major subdivision of land at 106 E. Shore Circle (9.9 acres) into 7 lots of
285 varying size. No structures are being proposed; however, each parcel will include stormwater
286 management practices, with a SWPPP being prepared by the applicant. This project is located in the
287 R2 zoning district
288 SEQR: This is an Unlisted action under SEQR 617.4 and will require further review
289 Anticipated Action: Sketch Plan review of project and preliminary comments
290
291 Summary of Discussion:
292 • Jesse Young and Andy Sciarabba were present to discuss this project
293 • The Board discussed concern of 4 driveways entering and exiting onto E. Shore Dr. and
294 suggested entrance from E. Shore Circle
295 • Jesse Young stated that it would be a great expense to relocate entrances from E. shore circle
296 due to the distance, and that the E. Shore entrances are legal
297
298 Proiect: Site Plan Review — Cellular Communications Tower located at 1767 E. Shore Drive
299 Applicant: Jared Lusk, representing Verizon Wireless
300 Location: 1767 E. Shore Drive Tax Parcel # 37.1-6-9
301 Project Description: Site Plan Review of a proposed 149' monopole cellular communication tower
302 and associated facility located at 1767 E. Shore Drive. This project is located in the R2 zoning district,
303 which does not permit the siting of a cellular communications tower, and will require the issuance of a
304 Use Variance through the TOL ZBA
305
306 Summary of Discussion:
307 • No one was present to discuss this project.
308
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309 Proiect: Site Plan Review of Two solar Energv Facilities — NY Lansing I and NY Lansing II
310 (Delaware River Solar)
311 Applicant: Mollie Messenger, representing Delawar River Solar
312 Location: 0 North Triphammer Road Tax Parcel # 44.-1-1.2 and 44.-1-3.3
313 Project Description: Site Plan Review of two solar energy facilities located off N. Triphammer Road
314 SEQR: This project is a Type I action (617.4 (13)(2) and 617.4 (6)(i)) and will require further review-
315 completed during ZBA review
316 Anticipated Action: Site Plan Review of project
317
318 Summary of Discussion:
319 • Mollie Messenger, Usman Chaudhry and Melissa Melko were present to discuss this project
320 • Wetlands, Coverts, Driveway, SWPPP, Tracker Panels, Inverter, Noise, FAA, Soil, Berms,
321 Buffering, Landscape Plan, Fire Response Plan, Operation and Maintenance Plan, Monitored
322 Remotely, Waterline Easement, 2 Lots, 1 Phase, More of a Winter Project, Underground
323 Conduit, No Power Storage, Gate with Knox Box, No Lighting, Fire Rate, Taxes
324
325
326 Proiect: Lot Line Adiustment of lands at N. Triphammer Road - Delaware River Solar
327 Applicant: Mollie Messenger, representing Delawar River Solar
328 Location: North Triphammer Road Tax Parcel # 44.-1-1.2 and 44.-1-3.3
329 Project Description: Lot Line Adjustment of land needed for Solar Energy Facility
330 SEQR: This is a Type II action and will not require further review
331 Anticipated Action: Preliminary Plat Review
332
333 Summary of Discussion:
334 • The Board stated that a Lot Line Adjustment is necessary to facilitate the project.
335
336 Other Business:
337 • Joe Wetmore thanked Al Fiorille (Chair) and Sandy Conlon (Co -Chair) for their time in these
338 positions, while they will remain on the Board, Dean Shea will step up as Chair and Tom
339 Butler as Co-chair, He also welcomed new Board member, John Duthie (Alternate),
340 Resolution for DEC to hold public comment on Cargill Mine passed, Community Center
341 Repairs, Trails committee would like to meet with the Planning Board to discuss projects going
342 on that are near trails
343 • Al Fiorille stated that the Dandy Mart wants to come back to the Board looking for Site Plan
344 Amendments due to increased costs
345
346
347 Adiourn Meeting
348 Meeting adjourned at the call of the Planning Board Chair at 8:58pm.
349 Minutes Taken and Executed by Kelly Geiger
350
351
352 Access to public documents available online at:
353 Planning Board Email tolcodes(alansingtown.com
354 Town Website httvs://www.lansin2town.com
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