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Town of Lansing
Monday, August 22, 2016 6:30 PM PLANNING BOARD MEETING
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
(*Denotes present)
* Tom Ellis,Chairman
Norman(Lin)Davidson,Vice-Chairman
* Larry Sharpsteen
* Richard Prybyl
* Al Fiorille
* Gerald Caward
* Deborah Trumbull
* Sandra Dennis Conlon,Alternate
Other Staff
Lynn Day,Zoning Officer
Doug Dake,TB Liaison
Mike Long,AICP
Guy Krogh,Esq.
Ed LaVigne,Town Supervisor
Public Present
Amanda Ryen-Yowhan Stacy Harrison
Connie Wilcox Jessica Turner
Lori Kofoid Jim Blair
Mike Malda Sandy Dhimitri
Bill Thibault David Schultz
Michael Sweazey Sandy Sweazey
Christine Rice Paul Southard
Donna Faivre-Roberts Pete Wells
Beverly Wells John Andersson
Darlene Desmond John Young
Ken Davis
Other Business
Thomas Ellis, Chairman called the Planning Board Meeting to order at 6:33 PM.
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Chairman Ellis enacted Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate Member as a voting Member
this evening.
Approval/Denial of August 8, 2016 Planning Board Minutes
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Gerald Caward made a motion to approve as amended. Deborah Trumbull seconded
the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman
Kofoid proposed Subdivision
Chairman Ellis explained to the Members and Public present that an error was made in
determining this proposal as a Planning Board issue. Due to changes in the Zoning
Ordinance that were overlooked in error, this proposal request is an illegal size lot
under the definition due to the right of way not being able to be part of the calculations
for the required lot size (40,000 Sq. Ft. excluding right of way). Chairman Ellis further
stated the Board can't act on something that will create an illegal lot. Mr. Ellis further
stated this is a proposal that should be heard before the Zoning Board of Appeals for
them to make a determination.
Lynn Day,the Zoning Officer refers to the Tompkins County Assessment Office to see
exactly what the owner is being taxed on in order to determine if a lot is legal or not.
Al Fiorille stated just because they have a 25' width from the center of the road over,
doesn't mean that it is all going to be used by the Town's Highway Department. Mr.
Fiorille felt the Board should be looking closer at making a change with respect to this
issue, the next time amendments are to be completed on the Land Use Ordinance.
Larry Sharpsteen stated if changes are going to be made, they should follow how either
the County Assessment Office handles it or how Surveys are completed.
Mr. Ellis indicated he does not believe the Planning Board should hold a Public
Hearing. It should be held at the Zoning Board level.
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Larry Sharpsteen made a motion for a recommendation to the ZBA to consider the
following conflict standards when making their determination;
1. Traditionally
2. By the State
3. By Deeds
Gerald Caward seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call
vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye)Thomas Ellis, Chairman
Public Hearing- 3 Lot Subdivision, 33 Lansingville Road, Tax # 27.-1-20
Applicant: Harry Powers
Larry Sharpsteen made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM on the SEQR
and overall Application. Deborah Trumbull seconded the motion and it was carried by
the following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman
Amanda Ryen-Yowhan, Agent for Harry Power appeared before the Board for a 3 Lot
Subdivision (2 new lots, 1 parent parcel). The following Map was presented;
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Public Comments/Concerns
Ken Davis: Advised the Members the Stormwater Pond that the County installed a few
years ago has an over flow that runs down to the south corner of parcel #1 over it and
into the ditch. Mr. Davis states from looking at the Map,it does not look like anyone
can install a driveway for that Lot. Mr. Davis inquired if someone were to purchase the
property,could they re-structure any part of the pond?
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Amanda Ryen-Yowhan, Agent states the County does have language in their
Permanent Easement paperwork that was provided to Mr. Powers and filed with the
Tompkins County Clerk on February 5, 2013. Also, Ms. Ryen-Yowhan states she has
had a Surveyor out at the site and he felt there is plenty of room for a driveway.
Thomas Ellis states the Town Planning Office has been in contact with the Tompkins
County Highway and the County Planning Department requesting their comments or
concerns. According to Scott Doyle at the County Planning Department the only
concern they have is to make sure to flag the easement area to allow for access and
maintenance of the Stormwater Pond.
Richard Prybyl made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM. Al Fiorille
seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman
It was the Board consensus that an additional condition be added stating subject to;
• Any development to be approved and reviewed by the Tompkins County Highway
Department.
Members reviewed Part I and completed Part II & III of the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act.
Deborah Trumbull offered the following Resolution declaring a Negative Declaration.
Sandra Dennis Conlon seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call
vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman
APPROVED
RESOLUTION PB 16-14
TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION OF STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW(SEQR) NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
THE PROPOSED
HARRY POWERS-33 LANSINGVILLE ROAD MINOR SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, an application was made by Amanda K. Ryen-Yowhan as agent for Harry
Powers for subdivision approval for a three-lot subdivision, including two new
residential building lots, on certain land located at 33 Lansingville Road, Lansing, New
York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #27.-1-20 consisting of a total of 12.432± acres
in the RA Rural Zone;and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision, shown on a "Final Plat - Harry Powers "Minor
Subdivision," located at 33 Lansingville Road, Town of Lansing, Tompkins County,
New York, dated June 6, 2016, would consist of Lot 1 (5.738± acres), Lot 2 (5.021± acres,
and Lot 3 (with existing house) of 1.673±Acres which will total 12.432 acres; and
WHEREAS, this proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing
Planning Board is an involved agency for the purposes of environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Planning Board, in performing its independent and
uncoordinated environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of the New York
State Environmental Conservation Law - the State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQR"), (i) pursued its thorough review of the applicant's completed Environmental
Assessment Form Part I, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted
with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, and (ii) thoroughly
analyzed the potential relevant areas of environmental concern of the project to
determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR Section 617.7(c), and (iii)
reviewed and completed the EAF,Part II on the record;
WHEREAS, each of the identified impacts were analyzed and duly considered by the
Planning Board, as Lead Agency, in relation to the question of whether such impacts
were so probable of occurring or so significant as to require a positive declaration of
environmental impacts, and after weighing the potential impacts arising from or in
connection with this site plan approval, and after also considering: (i) the probability of
each potential impact occurring, including weighing the highly speculative nature of
some potential future contingencies and the potential non-highly speculative nature of
others; (ii) the duration of each potential impact; (iii) the irreversibility of each potential
impact, including a consideration of permanently lost resources of value; (iv) whether
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each potential impact can or will be controlled or mitigated by permitting, reviews, or
other regulatory processes; (v) the regional consequence of the potential impacts; (vi)
the potential for each impact to be or become inconsistent with the Town's Master Plan
or Comprehensive Plan and local needs and goals; and (vii) whether any known
objections to the Project relate to any of the identified potential impacts; the Planning
Board found that these factors did not cause any potential negative environmental or
related social or resource impact to be or be likely to become a moderate or significant
negative impact;and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is again
declared to be the Lead Agency;and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board, based upon (i) its
thorough review of the EAF, Part I, and any and all other documents prepared and
submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) its
thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern of the
proposed project to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse
impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR Section
617.7(c),and (iii) its completion of the EAF, Part II (and, if applicable,Part III), including
the findings noted thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at
length), hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance
("NEGATIVE DECLARATION") in accordance with SEQR for the above referenced
proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not be
required.
FURTHER RESOLVED that a responsible Officer of the Town of Lansing is hereby
authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of
significance,confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and
signed FEAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in
these resolutions.
Dated: August 22, 2015
Motion by: Deborah Trumbull
Seconded by: Sandra Dennis Conlon
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward,Jr. - Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
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Al Fiorille - Aye
Richard Prybyl - Aye
Larry Sharpsteen- Aye
Deborah Trumbull - Aye
Thomas Ellis-Aye
Larry Sharpsteen recommended an additional condition as follows;
Any work related to construction of the house,driveway or access there to;
• Cannot cut,weaken or otherwise modify the structure of the retention basin.
• Any such driveway or construction must meet with the approval of Tompkins County
Highway Department and Tompkins County Planning Department
Deborah Trumbull offered the following Resolution with the above amendments to be
inserted as conditions. Gerald Caward seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman
RESOLUTION PB 16-15
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD APPROVING
WITH CONDITIONS POWERS 3-LOT MINOR SUBDIVISION,33 LANSINGVILLE
ROAD
WHEREAS, an application was made by Amanda K. Ryen-Yowhan as agent for Harry Powers
for subdivision approval for a three-lot subdivision, including two new residential building lots,
on certain land located at 33 Lansingville Road, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as
Tax Parcel#27.-1-20 consisting of a total of 12.432±acres in the RA Rural Zone; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision, shown on a "Final Plat - Harry Powers "Minor"
Subdivision"(hereafter, more simply the"Final Plat"),as located at 33 Lansingville Road, Town
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of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, dated June 6, 2016, would consist of Lot 1 (5.738±
acres), Lot 2 (5.021± acres, and Lot 3 (with existing house, 1.673± Acres), in all to total 12.432
acres; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
Town's 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 Town has also considered the Town's
Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2016, the Planning Board determined that the proposed subdivision
meets the definition and requirements for a minor subdivision in that the subdivision is only for 3
lots and there are no roads or infrastructure proposed to be developed; and
WHEREAS, a negative declaration of environmental impacts was duly issued under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQRA) respect of this action, and it is further noted that
this is exempt from the General Municipal Law County Planning referral requirements of 239-1,
239-m, and 239-n(of Article 12-B)through an Inter-governmental Agreement between the
Tompkins County Planning Department and the Town of Lansing, dated December 17, 2003, as
"residential subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots all of which comply with local zoning standards
and Tompkins County Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or streets
directly accessing a State or county road"are excluded from the General Municipal Law referral
requirements; and
WHEREAS, on August 8,2016, the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
aforementioned subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
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New York 14882 and classified the action as a minor subdivision and resolved to hold public
hearing on August 22,2016 for the Minor subdivision application or its SEQRA review; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Board has duly considered the proposed subdivision in accordance
with the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Lansing including existing
development in the surrounding area,public facilities and services available,the Town's
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues,and any potential
on and off site environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the requirement of a public hearing under § 6(F) is hereby waived, and in
accord with § 12 of Local Law No. 3 of 2016, the Planning Board finds special circumstances
that here result in the waiver of a need for a public hearing as: (i) granting the waiver would be
keeping with the intent and spirit of the subdivision law as it effects no change in the character of
the neighborhood and this application is in keeping with the nature and character of the lots and
homes in the area such that no negative impact on the community is expected; (ii) there is no
adverse effect upon the character, appearance, or welfare of any neighborhood or the
environment, including as the proposed building lots are each over 5 acres in size; (iii) there are
special circumstances involved in the particular case due to the county stormwater easements and
facilities, including their location being in and of itself a natural buffer to any potential negative
impacts; (iv) that denying the waiver would result in undue hardship in terms of imposing extra
time and expense upon a citizen when no impact to the land or this approval would be
accomplished by strict compliance, and it is expressly found that this hardship has not been self-
imposed; and (v)the waiver is the minimum necessary degree of variation from the requirements
of this Local Law;and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Final Plat Approval of the
Application for a three lot subdivision of certain land located at 33 Lansingville Road, Lansing,
New York in accordance with the following conditions:
1. The Final Plat is deemed final and for good cause as shown other plat requirements of
Local Law #3 of 2016, § 6(B), are hereby waived in that the location, topography, unique nature
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of the lots due to the stormwater facility, and the land development area in which situate results
in the lots being in conformance with other nearby lots.
2. The sealing and endorsement of such Minor Subdivision Final Plat by the Planning Board
Chair, thereafter presenting and obtaining the signing of the plat by Tompkins County
Assessment Department stamp followed by filing in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
followed by provision of proof of such filing within the time limit requirements with the Town of
Lansing Code Enforcement Office.
3. Obtaining the necessary curb-cut/work permits from the appropriate State or local
Highway Department(s) for any driveways connecting with Lansingville Road, as well as for any
culverts that are to be installed in conjunction with such driveways.
4. Obtaining approval from the Tompkins County Health Department for the installation of
any septic systems on the approved building lots.
5. Submission of a plot plan for each approved lot when any building permits are sought, to
show a proposed layout and dimensions of any proposed buildings, driveways, and other
improvements, as well as a drainage plan with details sufficient to demonstrate that adequate
drainage facilities can be provided to protect houses from flooding, standing water, or other
potential drainage problems.
5. No further subdivision of any of the lots created hereby shall be allowed except pursuant
to classification and review as a major subdivision, regardless of the number of lots, the sizes
thereof, or the purposes therefor.
6. The existing easement to Tompkins County for the stormwater retention basin, and the
areas and improvements affected thereby, shall be and remain undisturbed and the purposes and
obligations of and for such easements to not be interfered with and to continue to run with the
land. Can't weaken or otherwise modify the structure of the retention basin without the written
approval of Tompkins County (Department of Public Works and Tompkins County Planning
Department).
7. Any such driveway or construction must meet with the approval of Tompkins County
Department of Public Works and Tompkins County Planning Department.
August 22,2016
Motion by: Deborah Trumbull
Seconded by: Gerald Caward
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VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward,Jr. —Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon -Aye
Al Fiorille—Aye
Richard Prybyl—Aye
Larry Sharpsteen—Aye
Deborah Trumbull—Aye
Thomas Ellis -Aye
Site Plan & SEOR Review, Lansing United Methodist Church, 32
Brickyard Road, Tax Parcel # 32.-1-18
Mr.James Blair, Chair for the LUMC Building Committee and Project Manager, Mike
Malda appeared before the Board for Site Plan Review. The Church has proposed to
add 3,000 Sq. Ft. of Classroom and Fellowship Hall space along with 7 new parking
areas.
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The existing trees will remain and any damaged or diseased will be taken care of. There
will be a Stormwater trench around the perimeter of the parking area to catch any
stormwater runoff.
Thomas Ellis inquired about the down spouts at the corner of the existing building. Mr.
Ellis requested that the old down spouts be connected to the new portion.
Al Fiorille requested a few more trees or shrubs be added to the south of the land.
Mr. Blair. Chairman of the Building Committee for the Church states they can add more
greenery, however, they take into consideration the residents that live up above with
respect to their lake views.
The existing lights will remain, with only new lights added to the building and no poles
added.
There were no public comments with respect to this proposal, therefore, the Board
Members felt a Public Hearing was not necessary.
Members reviewed Part I and completed Part II & III of the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act.
Larry Sharpsteen offered the following Resolution declaring a Negative Declaration.
Richard Prybyl seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye)Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye)Thomas Ellis, Chairman
RESOLUTION PB 16-16
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW RESOLUTION
MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS FOR THE PROPOSED LANSING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SITE PLAN AND 3,000 SF ADDITIONS AT 32 BRICKYARD ROAD
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WHEREAS, an application was made by Lansing United Methodist Church, owner for site
plan approval for the proposed construction of a commercial addition expansion for
classroom and fellowship meeting rooms to be added to an existing church facility located
at 32 Brickyard Hill, Lansing, New York, also known as TPN 32.-1-18, located in the R2 -
Residential Moderate Density Zone and consisting of approximately 4.54 ± acres, and such
proposal more specifically will add 3,000 SF of classrooms and fellowship meeting rooms,
and 7 additional parking spaces on the current site;and
WHEREAS, the Architects, Holmes, King, Kallquist & Associates completed Stormwater
review for considering the additional impacts of development on the site and the
stormwater system which would accommodate 29,983 square feet or 0.688 acres of
disturbance;and
WHEREAS, this proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing
Planning Board is the sole involved agency for the purposes of a State Environmental
Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") review, and the Town will thus undertake as Lead Agency
an uncoordinated review of the Short-form Environmental Assessment Form ("SEAF")
under SEQRA;and
WHEREAS, the requisite General Municipal Law § 239 referrals were duly made, and the
reply and recommendations of County Planning are reflected in their letter dated August 5,
2016, none of which concerns affect this environmental review, and the Planning Board
further finds that agricultural/farm operations will not be impacted by the project because
there are no current or planned farm operations on the project site and it is within an
residential zone;and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2016, the Town of Lansing Planning Board, in performing its
reviewing agency functions in conducting an environmental review in accordance with
Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and SEQRA regulations:
(i) pursued its thorough review of the project and the Applicant's SEAF, as well as a review
of all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action;and(ii)
thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of environmental concern of the project to
determine if the proposed action may have any moderate or significant adverse impacts on
the environment, including the criteria 1#1entified in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c); and (iii) reviewed
the SEAF on the record;and
WHEREAS, each identified potential environmental impact was analyzed and duly
considered by the Planning Board in relation to the question of whether any potential
environmental impacts were so probable of occurring or so significant as to require a
positive declaration, and after weighing the above and all other potential impacts arising
from or in connection with this project,and after also considering: (i) the probability of each
potential impact occurring; (ii) the duration of each potential impact; (iii) the irreversibility
of each potential impact, including permanently lost resources of value; (iv) whether each
potential impact can or will be controlled or mitigated by permitting or other processes; (v)
the regional consequence of the potential impacts; (vi) the potential for each impact to be or
become inconsistent with the Town's master plan or Comprehensive Plan and local needs
and goals; and (vii) whether any known objections to the Project relate to any of the
identified potential impacts, the Planning Board found that these factors did not cause any
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potential impact to be or be likely to become a moderate or significant impact such that a
negative declaration will be issued.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. After consideration of the potential environmental impacts, including those reviewed in
accord with 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), the Planning Board finds that the proposed action of
approving the proposed Lansing United Methodist Church addition and site plan, as based
upon the site plan as submitted, will individually and cumulatively through amending the
existing approved site plan, have no moderate or significant negative environmental
consequences or impacts.
2. This declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental
Conservation Law and SEQRA regulations promulgated thereunder, and accordingly, the
Planning Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon: (i) its thorough review of the SEAF,
and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed
action and its environmental review; (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas
of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have any moderate or
significant adverse impact on the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria
identified in 6 NYCRR§617.7(c);and(iii)its completion of the SEAF,including the findings
noted therein (if any, and which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length),
hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance ("Negative
Declaration") in accordance with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed actions, and
determines that an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required.
3. A Responsible Officer of the Planning Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized
and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of significance,
confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed SEAF
and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution
Dated: August 22,2016
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward,Jr.-Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon-Aye
Al Fiorille-Aye
Larry Sharpsteen-Aye
Deborah Trumbull-Aye
Richard Prybyl-Aye
Thomas Ellis-Aye
It was the consensus of the Board Members to add the following conditions to the
final Site Plan Approval;
1. Drainage for the northeast corner of the existing Church building(roof gutters)
2. Vegetation-plantings around the parking lot.
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Deborah Trumbull offered the following Resolution. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the
motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman
RESOLUTION PB 16-17
RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ISSUING FINAL SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR EXPANSION OF FACILITIES AT LANSING UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH - 32 BRICKYARD ROAD
WHEREAS, an application was made by Lansing United Methodist Church for site
plan approval for the proposed construction for classrooms and fellowship hall
addition of 3,000 square feet (SF) addition to an existing 10,742 SF church and office
building, located at 32 Brickyard Road Lansing, New York, 14882 also known as TPN
32.-1-18, located in the R2 - Residential Moderate Density Zone and consisting of
approximately 4.54± acres, and such proposal more specifically will construct 3,000 SF
of classroom space and fellowship hall space, and add 7 parking spaces and storm
drainage improvements on an existing site, thereby expanding an existing site whereby
29,983 square feet or 0.688 acres of disturbed area including buildings, parking
improvements and site improvements were previously duly approved with conditions;
and
WHEREAS, the owner completed an updated Stormwater Plan for considering the
additional impacts of development on the site and the stormwater system, and the same
was reviewed and generally approved by the Town Engineer;and
WHEREAS, this proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing
Planning Board duly issued a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts under
SEQRA;and
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Law § 239 referral was delivered to, and a review
dated August 5, 2016 was received from, the Tompkins County Planning Department,
which officially has determined that "the proposal has no negative inter-community,
county-wide impacts; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board has again considered and carefully reviewed the
requirements of the LUO relative to site plan review, the unique needs of the Town due
to the topography, the soil types and distribution, and other natural and man-made
features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed site plan, and the Planning
Board has also considered the zoning in the area and the project in light of the Town's
Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith, and the Planning Board has again
reviewed and considered the aforementioned amended site plan application and
determined that no public hearing is required for this site plan due to its small size, the
fact that no new stormwater permanent practices are triggered and no SEQRA or 239
impacts were found, the location is permitted within an R2-Residenrtial Moderate
Density Zone, and the fact that it is an addition to an already existing developed site;
and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2016 the Planning Board duly considered the proposed site
plan in accordance with the provisions of LUO § 701.4 et seq., including concerns
addressing site drainage, lighting, nearby residences, landscaping, parking, buffering,
screening, driveways, and any potential on and off site environmental impacts, and
upon due consideration thereupon and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning
Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Lansing United Methodist Church site plan application for the
proposed construction of a 3,000 SF building additions and site area improvements
located at 32 Brickyard Road, Lansing, New York, be and hereby is granted and
approved,subject to the following conditions:
1. Site plan approvals shall include the application materials as prepared by
Holmes,King, Kallquist,Architects site plan drawings as dated July 8,2016.
2. Verification that the existing stormwater system and features are properly
working prior to issuance of any CO or the close-out of any building permit.
3. Building Permits will be required to construct the approved building addition
and such plans must meet all code requirements, including the sealing of plans by a
licensed engineer or architect, and be constructed in compliance with all building code
requirements.
4. All existing or previously required vegetative buffers (including as shown on the
updated site plans described above) shall be maintained as healthy and natural non-
invasive vegetation designed to provide both visual and sound buffering. Emphasis
shall be placed upon solid cover barriers, such as hedges and offset rows of evergreen
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trees, or densely placed deciduous trees with variable heights and interspersed with
evergreens or other plants as provide for such cover. Existing and any new Buffers shall
be properly maintained and any dead, diseased, or dying trees or plants shall be
promptly replaced, and any tree or plants that, whether singularly or in combination,
due to lack of growth, death, recession, disease or other cause, cease to function as
buffers shall be replaced in a manner as promotes the goal of such buffer as stated in
this site plan approval. This condition shall be deemed to augment and further define
prior site plan approval conditions and site plan features hereby or heretofore approved
by the Town.
5. Provide for drainage connections for the northeast corner of the existing Church
building roof gutters.
6. Provide additional site vegetation landscaping adjacent to the parking area to
screen from the Brickyard Road intersection.
August 22, 2016
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward,Jr. -Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon -Aye
Al Fiorille -Aye
Rick Prybyl -Aye
Larry Sharpsteen-Aye
Deborah Trumbull-Aye
Thomas Ellis - Aye
Final Plat Approval for a Major Subdivision known as Novalane. Agent,
John Young, East Shore Drive/Reach Run, Tax Parcel # 36.-1-17.40
Chairman Ellis states earlier today Mike, Dondi, and himself met with John Andersson
&Jack to review T.G. Miller's latest concerns. Most issues were taken care of.
Mike Long states he believes there are only a couple outstanding items that needs to be
addressed and that is on the south side of the property with respect to the drainage
easement and some field work.
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Thomas Ellis advised the Members the road that heads east to the Parent Parcel is a
right of way, and will not be paved.
The Town and the Developer will try to get the North/South road started September 1st.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Mr. Young's request for an Area Variance.
Mike Long states the resident requests for Speed bumps have been referred to the
Highway Superintendent as that is his jurisdiction.
Larry Sharpsteen gave his comments with regards to speed bumps. Mr. Sharpsteen
states the bumps can be a big issues with snow removal. The curves should help with
speed. Speed humps are more realistic for this neighborhood.
A brief discussion occurred with regards to the speed limit. Mr. Long advised the
Members that the Highway Department would give their recommendation to the Town
Board who sets the speed.
Public Comments
David Schutz: Felt the speed limit issue is more of a Community issue and should fall
upon the Law Enforcement for patrolling.
Mr. Long states on condition # 10 they have added elevations of 610 or less. That should
satisfy the County. Also, Mr. Young has deed restrictions with regards to property
owners cutting trees.
Gerald Caward offered the following Resolution. Larry Sharpsteen seconded the
motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman
RESOLUTION PB 16-18
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RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD APPROVING
NOVALANE MAJOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, an application was made by John Young for approval for the Novalane
subdivision, consisting of 8 lots (six for new residential building, stormwater lot and one
remaining portion of the parent lot)on certain land located on 1714 East Shore Drive with access
to the sites by Smuggler's Path, Lansing, New York and otherwise known as Tax Parcel #36.-1-
17.40,consisting of a total of 32.71±acres in the R-1 Residential Low Density Zone; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision, as shown on a "Final Plat Novalane Subdivision Lots 1-
6, located at 1714 East Shore Drive, Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York," dated
8/17/2016, would consist of Lot 1 (3.1 +/- acres), Lot 2 (1.74±acres), Lot 3 (1.63±acres), Lot 4
(1.26± acres), Lot 5 (1.62±acres), Lot 6 (3.51 acres), with the remaining parent parcel and storm
water lot to include 18.81±acres; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the
Town's 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 Town has also considered the Town's
Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2014,the Planning Board determined that the proposed subdivision
meets the definition and classification requirements of a major subdivision in that there is certain
infrastructure required and the subdivision has more than 5 lots,including a proposed road
extension for Smuggler's Path; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Lansing Board reviewed the preliminary Smuggler's Path extension
road at the Town Board Meeting January 21,2015 and approved Resolution 15-37, issuing a
formal preliminary approval of proposed locations and specifications for roadways and
infrastructure potentially to be dedicated to the Town of Lansing in and for the Novalane
Subdivision, and
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WHEREAS,this action has been reviewed under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
("SEQRA")and a negative declaration was duly issued; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals(ZBA)approved a minor frontage
area variance for Lot#1, such that it is now a conforming lot as a matter of law; and
WHEREAS,this action has been reviewed under the General Municipal Law § 239-1 et seq.
referral requirements, and a formal letter from Edward C. Marx,AICP,Commissioner of
Planning for Tompkins County, dated December 11,2014, as reaffirmed July 25, 2016, was duly
received and considered,and County Planning noted that the western edge of the subdivision is
located in the UNA#64 area,being basically a sloped and wooded area, and the developer had
hired a specialist Terrestrial Environmental Specialists,Inc. to twice look at the vegetation and
the site conditions,and the Developer has provided a report dated November 26,2013 and
impact mitigation plan that the Planning Board determined satisfies the County's 239 concerns;
and
WHEREAS,on January 26,2015,the Planning Board reviewed and considered the
aforementioned preliminary plat subdivision application in the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn
Road, Lansing,New York 14882, and thereafter a public hearing was duly held upon such
preliminary plat and its environmental and potential environmental impacts upon February 9,
2015,and again on August 8, 2016 and all members of the public were invited to attend and all
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comments and evidence were duly considered, and the preliminary plat was considered and
reviewed in light of such comments and the public hearing duly closed; and
WHEREAS, since the close of such second Public Hearing no material changes in the
subdivision plan have occurred requiring any supplemental review under SEQRA or otherwise;
and
WHEREAS,the Town is adhering to the intent of the recommendations from County Planning,
but not strictly to the letter of such determination,and the sensitive area known and identified as
"UNA#64—Lake Cliffs, South of Portland Point"is and will hereby be protected by the
conditions as set forth below,but based upon mapping and testing the actual boundary of the
steep slopes and the woods contained therein vary from the county's location or the county's"no
disturbance"line, and the actual line as mapped by Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc., of
Phoenix,New York, is the line and location chosen by the Town Planning Board to demark the
protected area, and a formal easement is not herein required, such that it is the intent of the
Planning Board that this resolution suffices as a response to the GML§ 239,this resolution will
be adopted by supermajority, and the Planning Board shall cause a copy of this resolution to be
delivered to County Planning is fulfillment of the Town's § 239 obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has duly considered the proposed subdivision in accordance
with the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Lansing including existing
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development in the surrounding area,public facilities and services available, the Town's
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance, site characteristics and issues, and any potential
on and off site environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Planning Board,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED: that the Town of Lansing Planning Board grants Preliminary Plat Approval of the
Application for a major eight (8) lot residential subdivision of certain land located at 1714 East
Shore Drive, Lansing, New York with access from Smugglers Path and otherwise known as
Novalane Subdivision(Tax Parcel#36.1-7-17.40), consisting of a total of 32.71±acres, as shown
on a "Preliminary Novalane Subdivision Lots 1-7, located at 1714 East Shore Drive, Town of
Lansing, Tompkins County, New York," dated 7/15/2015, prepared by John Anderson, P.E.
consisting of Lot 1 (3.1± acres), Lot 2 (1.74±acres), Lot 3 (1.63± acres), Lot 4 (1.26± acres), Lot
5 (1.62± acres), Lot 6 (3.51± acres), with the remaining parent parcel and stormwater lot to
include 18.81±acres; subject to the following conditions being fulfilled prior to the issuance of
any building permits on any of the subdivided parcels:
(1) That a drainage district be formed for such subdivision by the Developer, with the facilities and
infrastructure to be designed and built per NYS permit requirements and the Town of Lansing
Stormwater Local Law, and once so built and inspected the same shall be dedicated to the Town,
acting by and on behalf of said drainage district prior to the issuance of any building permits.
(2) Development of the subdivision will be limited to the six approved building lots identified on the
plat and the storm water lot, and the balance of undeveloped land (the parent parcel remnant)
shall not be further subdivided, developed, or improved until such time as a subsequent major
subdivision application is approved.
(3) The developer obtaining the necessary curb-cut/work permits from the Town of Lansing Highway
Department for any driveways connecting with Smugglers Path and for any culverts that are to be
installed in conjunction with such driveways.
(4) The construction and dedication of the proposed extension of Smugglers Path through the
subdivision of the site, which proposed location may be slightly modified, if and as needed, to
ensure a connection to any future extensions to Eastlake Road as proposed in the 2006
Comprehensive Plan, mainly to interconnect the north south routes of the adjacent subdivisions
as originally envisioned by this project and the Town's prior and existing Comprehensive Plans, all
to facilitate the extension to Eastlake Road PDA as described on the original PDA Eastlake Road
survey.
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(5) No landscape plantings other than lawn shall be permitted within the front yard setback areas
along lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (i.e., within 30 feet of the road right-of-way) so that visibility along the
curve of the road is not restricted. This condition shall be stated on the Final Plat and indexed to
the affected parcels.
(6) The extension of Consolidated Water District ("CWD") infrastructure, including water mains, along
such roadways to service each of the 6 building parcels, in a manner as approved by the Town Board
and Bolton Point, and including the dedication of such facilities and improvements to the CWD in a
manner as approved the Town Board prior to issuance of a building permit.
(7) The extension of other required utilities by underground connections in areas adjacent to the
roadways depicted in the preliminary plat as approved by the Highway Superintendent, unless above-
ground facilities are otherwise approved by the Planning Board or the Highway Superintendent in
writing.
(8) Other than approved stormwater facilities and drainage ways, no land disturbances, tree removals
(other than pursuant to Town-approved forestry plans), or improvements shall be constructed upon
the westerly edge of the subdivision at or below the "no development or disturbance" line marked
upon the Final Plat, which location shall be verified and approved by the Chairperson of the Planning
Board prior to endorsement or sealing of the Final Plat, and which line shall generally follow the
approved 610' elevation line demarking the steep slopes (15% or greater slopes, and all areas where
the slope exceeds 20% shall be in the demarked area), as mapped by Terrestrial Environmental
Specialists, Inc., Phoenix, New York. This condition shall also be textually stated upon the Final Plat
and indexed to each affected parcel, with the affected areas within each affected parcel clearly
hatched or marked accordingly.
August 22, 2016
Motion by: Gerald Caward
Seconded by: Larry Sharpsteen
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Gerald Caward, Jr. —Aye
Sandra Dennis Conlon - Aye
Al Fiorille—Aye
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Larry Sharpsteen -Aye
Deborah Trumbull-Aye
Thomas Ellis-Aye
Richard Prybyl-Abstained
Other Business-Proposed Comprehensive Plan
It was requested that the Planning Board hold a special working meeting to review the
proposed Comprehensive Plan and make any necessary changes/recommendations to
the Town Board. The Members agreed to meet on Monday, August 29, 2016 at @ 5:00
PM in the Town Hall-Board Room.
Gerald Caward made a motion to adjourn the Meeting at 8:00 PM. Richard Prybyl
seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Vote of Panning Board . . . (Aye) Gerald Caward, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Sandra Dennis Conlon, Alternate
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Al Fiorille, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Richard Prybyl, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Larry Sharpsteen, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Deborah Trumbull, Member
Vote of Planning Board . . . (Aye) Thomas Ellis, Chairman