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Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board
Meeting #43
Monday, August 26, 2013
Marcham Hall – 7:00pm
Minutes
Present: Planning Board Members Chair M. Harms, F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, G. Gillespie,
R. Segelken, Alternate D. Hay
Trustee liaison S. Hamilton Deputy Clerk A. Podufalski, Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross
Item 1 – Meeting called to order
· Chair M. Harms opened the meeting at 7:03 pm.
· Chair M. Harms welcomed new member R. Segelken. R. Segelken introduced himself
to the Board.
· Chair M. Harms proposed that former member Henry Richardson be recognized for
his service to the Planning Board.
Motion: F. Cowett
Second: M. Harms
RESOLUTION No. 105
CERTIFICATE OF THANKS TO HENRY RICHARDSON
RESOLVE, that a certificate of thanks be created by Deputy Clerk A. Podufalski and given to
Henry Richardson in appreciation of his service to the Planning Board.
Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, G. Gillespie,
R. Segelken
Opposed- None
Item 2- June 24, 2013 Minutes
Chair M. Harms appointed Alternate D. Hay as a voting member for the minutes approval as
three of the Board members were not in attendance at the meeting.
RESOLUTION No. 106
APPROVING MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2013
RESOLVE, that the written, reviewed and revised minutes of the June 24, 2013 meeting are
hereby approved.
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Aye votes – F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, Alternate D. Hay
Opposed- None
Abstain- Chair M. Harms, R. Segelken, and G. Gillespie
Item 3- Public Comment
· No members of the public were present to comment.
Item 4- Kendal Addition Proposal
· Peter Trowbridge and Larry Hoffman provided preliminary drawings and proposed
plans.
· Resolution to declare the Planning Board as lead agency for the State Environmental
Quality Review (SEQR) review process.
Motion: F. Cowett
Second: R. Segelken
RESOLUTION No. 107
DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE SEQR REVIEW PROCESS REGARDING
THE KENDAL EXPANSION PROJECT
RESOLVE, that the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board hereby declares its
intent to act as the lead agency for the SEQR review process relating to the proposed
Kendal at Ithaca expansion project.
Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, G. Gillespie, F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, S. Segelken
Opposed- None
· The Board accepted Kendal’s determination to use the SEQR long form.
· Public Hearing- Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross will provide the proper public
notice for the hearing.
Motion: Chair M. Harms
Second: S. Cunningham
RESOLUTION No. 108
TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE KENDAL EXPANSION PROJECT
RESOLVE, that the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board will hold a public hearing
regarding the Kendal expansion project on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 7PM at Marcham
Hall for SEQR input and a site plan review.
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Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, G. Gillespie, F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, S. Segelken
Opposed- None
· F. Cowett gave a summary of items discussed at the June 24, 2013 Planning Board
meeting.
· The Board asked Peter Trowbridge and Larry Hoffman questions regarding the
proposed plans.
· Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross has spoken with Fire Chief Tamborelle and
received his input regarding the proposed plans.
Item 5- Minor Subdivision proposal at 1010 Triphammer Rd
· Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross gave a summary of the proposal and explained the
current Village laws relating to minor subdivisions. The current laws do not require a
public hearing or that notification be provided to neighboring property owners.
· The Zoning Officer’s report provided by Code Enforcement Officer B. Cross listed the
necessary actions to be considered by the Board.
§ Classify the application as a minor subdivision
§ Identify the project as an Unlisted SEQR action and accept the Environmental
Assessment Form (EAF).
§ Review part II of the EAF and make a determination of impact.
§ Consider any conditions that may be necessary/appropriate
§ Adopt a resolution to approve the subdivision.
· The Board accepted the application as a minor subdivision.
· The Board identified the project as an Unlisted SEQR action and accepted the Short
EAF completed by the applicant.
· The Board declared its intent to serve as lead agency for the SEQR process.
Motion: F. Cowett
Second: G. Gillespie
RESOLUTION No. 109
DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE SEQR REVIEW PROCESS REGARDING
THE PROPOSED MINOR SUBDIVISION AT 1010 TRIPHAMMER RD
RESOLVE, that the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board hereby declares its
intent to act as the lead agency for the SEQR review process of the Short
Environmental Assessment Form relating to the proposed minor subdivision at 1010
Triphammer Rd.
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Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, G. Gillespie, F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, S. Segelken
Opposed- None
· The Board reviewed the Part II Impact Assessment of the Short Environmental
Assessment Form.
Motion: G. Gillespie
Second: F. Cowett
RESOLUTION No. 110
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW OF THE 1010 TRIPAHMMER RD SHORT EAF AND
DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
RESOLVE, that the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board has reviewed the Short
Environmental Assessment Form relating to the proposed minor subdivision at 1010
Triphammer Rd and has made the determination that the project will have no adverse
environmental impact.
Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, G. Gillespie, F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, S. Segelken
Opposed- None
Motion: G. Gillespie
Second: F. Cowett
RESOLUTION No. 111
APPROVAL OF MINOR SUBDIVISION AT 1010 TRIPAHMMER RD
RESOLVE, that the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board hereby approves the
application for a minor subdivision at 1010 Triphammer Rd contingent on the
submittal of an erosion control plan to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
Aye votes – Chair M. Harms, G. Gillespie, F. Cowett, S. Cunningham, S. Segelken
Opposed- None
Item 6- Comprehensive Plan
· Trustee liaison S. Hamilton discussed the progress the Trustees have made in
reviewing the draft of the plan and some of the changes the Trustees have made.
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Item 7- Other Business
· No other business was discussed
Item 8- Adjourn
Chair M. Harms adjourned the meeting at 9:15 pm.