HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Resolution 25-10 2073 E Shore Dr Site Plan Approval RESOLUTION PB 25-10
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND SITE
PLAN APPROVAL FOR
2073 E. SHORE DRIVE TPN 37.1-2-3
WHEREAS an application was submitted for Site Plan Review and Approval by Andy Sciarabba, on behalf
of Josh Sperling—owner of 2073 E. Shore Drive, for review of a proposed art studio and site upgrades as
shown on "Sperling Studio Renovations and Site Improvements"dated 3/27/2025. This property is located in
B1 Commercial Mixed-Use zoning; and
WHEREAS this is a proposed action reviewed under Town of Lansing Code § 270-27 Site Plan Review,
for which the respective applications were received 28 February 2025; 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 this Board, acting as Lead Agency in SEQRA reviews and accepts as adequate: "Sperling
Studio Renovations and Site Improvements" prepared by Sciarabba Engineering and Design and dated
3/27/2025; a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), Part 1, submitted by the Applicant, and Part 2,
prepared by the Planning Staff, and
WHEREAS this action is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral
requirements of General Municipal Law("GML") §§ 239-1,239-m, and 239-n through an Inter-
Governmental Agreement between the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town of
Lansing dated 24 November 2003, as "F. Site Plan Reviews or Special Permits for change of
commercial use in an existing building not involving and change in building footprint and
with no change in vehicular access on a State or County highway" are excluded from GML
referral requirements; and
WHEREAS on 28 April 2025, 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 site plan review 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 the Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any potential on-
and off-site environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS the Town of Lansing Planning Board, as the lead agency, has evaluated the potential unique
impacts of such project upon the Town based upon the developmental patterns,topography, and unique
natural and non-natural features of the Town of Lansing, including known streams, wetlands, UNAs,
agricultural resources of value, and archeologically sensitive sites within or near the project area, and
determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment; and
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
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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 Site Plan
Approval for Sperling Studio, for Josh Sperling; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town of Lansing Planning Board Grants Final Approval of the application for Site
Plan Review and Approval of certain land at 2073 E Shore Drive, Lansing,New York, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Fence (surrounding patio area)height must be revied to show 6' tall fence; 7' + is not permitted.
2. To mitigate noxious fumes onto neighboring properties, all spray booths must be vented out the
east wall or ceiling only.
3. Lighting cut sheets are to be provided for the lighting to be installed on buildings as well as gas
island. Lighting to be approved by the Planning Department for compliance with lighting
requirements.
4. Updated water connection details must be provided and approved by TGM.
5. Solid fencing shall be installed along the southern property line to provide audio/visual buffer—
approximate location: from the southern wall man door heading west 50' —75' along shrub line—
exact location to be determined in field by applicants engineer and owners of 2065 E Shore
Drive.
6. Construction-related activities shall produce no excessive(exterior)noise prior to 8am any day.
7. A revised Site Plan Drawing set must be provided to Planning Department for filing once all
above noted revisions have been finalized.
8. Site Plan Approvals granted under this resolution are valid for three (3)years from the date noted
below.
Dated: 28 April 2025
Motion by: John Licitra
Seconded by: Al Fiorille
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—Not Voting
Dean Shea-Aye
Received in the Lansing Town Clerk's Office on y 3a 5
Debbie Munson,Town Clerk
Town of Lansing
Tompkins County,New York
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