HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Resolution 25-03 - 1767 E Shore Dr - Site Plan ApprovalRESOLUTION PB 25-03
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
VERIZON WIRELESS REACH RUN 149' MONOPOLE CELL TOWER
SITE PLAN APPROVAL
WHEREAS; an application was made by Jared Lusk, agent representing Bell Atlantic Mobil Systems LLC
dba Verizon Wireless, for Site Plan Review of a 149' monopole cellular communication tower and
accompanying support facility (as shown in the drawing set "Site Name: Reach Run Zoning Drawings" dated
1/30/2025) on land leased from the Community Rec Center INC located at TPN 37.1-6-9. The project site
consists of approximately 4900 sq/ft of land located in the R2 — Residential Moderate Density zoning district
which does not permit cellular communication facilities. This project has been issued a Use Variance, on 12
February 2025, and will need to receive 1) Site Plan Review and approval from the TOL Planning Board in
addition to the issuance of 2) a Special Use permit for a cellular communication tower by the Planning
Department.
WHEREAS; the proposed action is not a permitted use in the R2 Residential Moderate Density Zone, and has
obtained a Use Variance from the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals (dated 2/12/2025 via Resolution
25- 02); and
WHEREAS; proof of Verizon Wireless's FCC licenses were, in addition to proof of compliance with all NIER
emissions requirements, provided to the Town; and
WHEREAS; a notice of FAA clearance was provided to the Town; and
WHEREAS; the Town of Lansing Planning Board, Tompkins County, Cayuga County, Seneca County, Town
of Enfield, Town of Groton, Town of Dryden, Town of Ithaca, Town of Locke, Town of Ulysses, Town of Genoa,
Village of Cayuga Heights and Town of Covert were notified and given the opportunity to comment on the
proposed action; 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 21 Octobe"r 2024, from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, pursuant to
§239 -1, -m, and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law, which determined that the proposed action
will have no significant county wide or inter community impact; and
WHEREAS; legal notice was published on 31 January 2025 and adjacent property owners within 600 linear feet
were notified by mail on the same date, pursuant to Town Code § 270-27(F) and a public hearing was duly held
before the Zoning Board of Appeals upon 12 February 2025. The public was duly allowed to speak upon and
address the proposed Use Variance, including the SEQR environmental review thereof,
WHEREAS; The Zoning Board of Appeals, acting as Lead Agency, on 12 February 2025 issued a Negative
Declaration of Significance, pursuant to SEQR; and
WHEREAS; The applicant has provided compelling evidence, including the evaluation of alternative locations,
demonstrating that the proposed location is more feasible than the alternatives; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
That the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby grant Site Plan Review approval to locate and
operate a 149' monopole cellular communication tower and accompanying support facility (as shown in the
drawing set "Site Name: Reach Run Zoning Drawings" dated 1/30/2025) on land leased from the Community
Rec Center INC located at TPN 37.1-6-9, as well as all applications, forms and materials, subject to the following
conditions:
1) The three (3) Juniperus Virginiana, located to the north of the access drive, shall be replaced with species
more tolerant to deer brows.
2) Applicants shall install a bollard and gate to prevent unwanted access onto southern access drive.
3) Project approval conditional upon the receipt and legal review of a decommissioning bond agreement.
Dated: 24 February 2025
Motion by: Sandy Conlon
Seconded by: Tom Butler
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Butler - Aye
Sandy Conlon - Aye
John Duthie — Aye
Al Fiorille - Aye
Christine Hass - Aye
Danielle Hautaniemi - Absent
John Licitra - Aye
Fredric Villano—Not Voting
Dean Shea - Aye
Received in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office on ✓u�"� c/J
LLuas—
Jek§'6a Hall, Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County, New York
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