MINUTES
of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the
PRESENT:
Trustees Larry Fresinski, Janet Beebe and Frank Moore; David Dubow, Village
Attorney
Deputy Mayor Fresinski called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. He opened the public comment period. There were no comments.
Motion-To Close the Public
Comment Period
Trustee
Trustee Larry Fresinski-
Aye Trustee
Janet Beebe-Aye Trustee
Frank Moore- Aye
Motion-To Open the Public
Hearing on Proposed Local Law C- Amendment
to Zoning Law to Clarify and Supplement
Certain Permitted Uses In
Certain Zoning Districts and Requirements
Related Thereto
Trustee
Trustee Larry Fresinski-
Aye Trustee
Janet Beebe-Aye Trustee
Frank Moore- Aye
David Dubow stated that this amendment to the Zoning
Law was to include new uses and to clarify others. The purpose and intent of
this Local Law is to amend Sections 202.07, 202.08, 202.09, 203.04, 304.06, 602
and 603 of the Village of Lansing Zoning Law so as to (i) clarify the intent as
to permitted uses in the Commercial Low Traffic (CLT) District, (ii) clarify
the Office/Studio/Service and Sales/Repair/Maintenance categories of uses by
removing from such categories all food and beverage related uses, (iii) create
two new categories of uses providing for two levels of food and beverage
services (Low Traffic Food and Beverage and High Traffic Food and Beverage),
(iv) create a third new category of uses providing for certain low level
technology activities (Low Impact Technology), (v) clarify the permitted uses
in the High Density Residential (HDR) District so as to eliminate any category
of food and beverage services; (vi) clarify the permitted uses in the Business
and Technology (BTD) District by adding a certain category of uses related to
lower impact food and beverage services (Low Traffic Food and Beverage) (vii)
clarify and supplement the permitted uses in the CLT District by adding certain
categories of uses related to lower impact food and beverage services (Low Traffic
Food and Beverage) and lower impact technology activities (Low Impact
Technology), (viii) clarify the permitted uses in the Commercial High Traffic
(CHT) District by adding certain categories of uses related to lower impact
food and beverage services (Low Traffic Food and Beverage) and higher impact
food and beverage services (High Traffic Food and Beverage), (ix) clarify the
off-street parking requirements for certain categories of uses, (x) clarify the
Additional Conditions applicable to certain Special Permit uses related to a
certain category of uses providing for lower impact food and beverage services
(Low Traffic Food and Beverage) in the Business and Technology District (BTD),
(xi) expand the Chart of Uses to include the newly created categories of uses
providing for two levels of food and beverage services (Low Traffic Food and
Beverage and High Traffic Food and Beverage) and lower impact technology
activities (Low Impact Technology), and (xii) more particularly describe
specific examples and types of activities which are consistent with the
descriptive terms associated with certain generally described uses, including
the newly created categories of uses providing for two levels of food and
beverage services (Low Traffic Food and Beverage and High Traffic Food and
Beverage) and lower impact technology activities (Low Impact Technology).
Jennifer
Lightman from Cornell Real Estate was present to ask for the Board’s continued
support of the Food & Beverage uses currently authorized in the Business and
Technology Park (in the Business and Technology District) and a minor change to
the language regarding these uses currently set forth in Proposed Local Law C.
She indicated that Cornell Real Estate would like to have a small deli facility
to serve this district. David went on to explain that there is presently a
special permit application before the Planning Board to create such deli
operation, which proposal includes orders being accepted for pick up and/or
delivery.
The
Board asked Jennifer why they would like a café in the B&T Park. Jennifer
stated that they did a survey of the 800 B&T employees asking what they
thought of the Park and what they would like to see. She indicated that 3 out
of 4 respondents (of which there were approximately 300) wanted food service,
and therefore this would be another amenity they would offer their tenants.
Primarily take out was requested. Cornell Dining would provide the service.
Jennifer feels this would also reduce traffic in the Village at lunchtime since
people felt they would use this on-premises service 2-3 times a week.
David
stated that the current Zoning Law provisions (which have been incorporated in
Proposed Local Law C under consideration) provide for the following seven
conditions that must be complied with for this type of food and beverage
service in the Business and Technology District:
1. Food and beverage services
shall be provided only to occupants of the buildings located within the
Business and Technology District, including employees of the businesses located
in such District.
2. Such food and beverage
service use shall be located within and operated from a building in the
Business and Technology District and shall not occupy more than five (5%) of
the gross square foot area of any such building.
3. Such food and beverage
service area may provide limited on site seating.
4. No signage of any kind for
such food and beverage service area shall be allowed on the outside of any
building or at any other location within the Business and Technology District
for advertising, identification or other purposes. Interior identification signage shall be
permitted only at the entrance to the space occupied by such food and beverage
service provider, which signage shall conform in all respect to the signage
standards for such building.
5. Such food and beverage
service area shall be open for business only during the regular business hours
of those businesses located within the Business and Technology District, and
under no circumstances shall be open earlier than 8:00 A.M. or later than 6:00
P.M.
6. Any such food and beverage
service provider shall be prohibited from mailing or otherwise disseminating
flyers, menus, brochures or any other advertising outside of the confines of
the Business and Technology District.
7. Any such food and beverage
service provider shall be allowed to deliver food to occupants (including
employees) of the buildings within the Business and Technology District and
shall be further allowed to visit buildings within the Business and Technology
District with food carts and similar mobile apparatus intended for the delivery
of permitted food products.
David
advised the Board that the Planning Board, in conjunction with its pending
review of Cornell Real Estate’s Special Permit application, has proposed a small
change to paragraph 7 of the above conditions as set forth in Proposed Local
Law C so that orders can be accepted for pick up. Frank questioned how they
would restrict the service only to those in the B&T Park. Jennifer
explained that there would be no signage or advertising. It would only be known
of by the tenants and would have to be on the honor system. She indicated
further that this is not intended as a money making venture. Cornell Real
Estate would have to subsidize Cornell Dining for the service. They would serve
soups, sandwiches and individual pizzas.
John
O’Neill was concerned with the parking issue. He felt if take out was added
this would promote more traffic. Jennifer indicated that she believed there
have been 10 parking spaces reserved for this proposed facility as required in
the Zoning Law. David indicated that the Special Permit is still subject to
further review and evaluation (it has been held in abeyance pending action on
Proposed Local Law C) and that the
Planning Board will very likely review this parking issue and all other Special
Permit General Conditions in the Special Permit approval process. John
acknowledged that those further proceedings would offer a good opportunity for
him to voice his concerns.
Lisa
Schleelein asked if the change applies to food and beverage service in the
whole Village. David indicated that there are certain revised and clarified
food and beverage use provisions provided for in Local Law C that will be
applicable in the Low Traffic and High Traffic Commercial Districts, but that
the more limited use proposed by Cornell Real Estate and under consideration by
the Planning Board is specific to the Business and Technology District.
Motion-To Close the Public Hearing
Trustee Beebe moved to close the public comment period. Trustee Moore seconded the motion. A vote was taken:
Trustee Larry Fresinski-
Aye Trustee
Janet Beebe-Aye Trustee
Frank Moore- Aye
Next
on the agenda was the approval of the July 7th & 16th
minutes. The July 16th minutes
could not be approved because Janet was not present at that meeting, and
therefore there were not the required three members of the Board of Trustees in
attendance at this meeting to vote for approval. Jodi handed out a sheet with
minor proposed changes to the budget transfers authorized at the July 7th
meeting and incorporated in the draft minutes of that meeting. She explained
that these changes were necessary to close out the budget year for 2002-03.
Motion-Approval of Minutes for July 7, 2003
Trustee Beebe moved that the draft meeting notes, as reviewed and revised by the Clerk/Treasurer and the Board, are hereby adopted as the official minutes. Trustee Moore seconded the motion. A vote was taken:
Trustee Larry Fresinski-Aye Trustee Frank
Moore-Aye
Trustee Janet Beebe-Aye
Next
on the agenda was general discussion. Larry stated that a resident had inquired
as to whether a single bill could be provided by Time Warner Cable for both his
cable and RoadRunner services. Larry indicated that he called Time Warner and
spoke with Tom Dooley, manager, who advised him that such single billing could
be done, and that anyone who would like the two bills combined can call
customer service and make that request. Larry advised the Board that he will
send this information out via e-mail and will also do an article for the
October Village Newsletter.
Larry
next explained that the Village is moving along with the N. Triphammer Road
Project, and that last Friday he, Ned and Dave Putnam met with our design
engineers. He indicated further that presently we are scheduled to start the
project April 1, 2004 and have it completed by December 2004. It was
acknowledged that this project has been seven years in the works. Larry
reported the following additional information: The Village has negotiated with
the State to modify the ramps at Route 13 and to include those modifications as
part of the previously approved project. The traffic flow will be significantly
enhanced with this modification. The archeological study for this area has been
completed. To complete this additional work it will cost several hundred
thousand dollars more than the original budget, but the Village should
eventually be paid back 80% from the Federal government and 15% Marchiselli
Funds are potentially available from the State.
Larry
explained that there is a time concern as follows: The design engineers have
suggested we move ahead and do the ramp design at the same time as the original
design continues to be performed so that all of the design work can be completed
in a timely fashion. The recommendation from our North Triphammer Project
Committee is to authorize Fisher Associates to move forward with the design for
the second phase of the project, which includes the ramps. Frank asked if the
Federal Government could renig on the project. Larry responded that he did not
believe that was possible, but they may control when the Village receives the
money. The ramps represent ~$1 million of additional cost. The Federal
Government has agreed to include this in our project. If we wait on doing this
second phase design until the first phase design is completed, we may miss our
proposed start date.
It
was explained that the Village still has to hire the firm that will actually
complete the work. Larry indicated that the Phase 2 design cost is ~$100,000,
the total project is ~$4million, and that the cost goes up as we add amenities
such as trees, places to sit and signage. These things can be done in stages
over the years. In the future there may be grant monies for this.
Resolution #3988- To
Authorize Fisher Associates to Move Forward with the
Design of the Second Phase of the N. Triphammer Road
Project Which Includes Ramps.
Trustee Moore moved this resolution. Trustee Beebe
seconded the motion.
Trustee Frank Moore- Aye Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye
Trustee Janet Beebe-Aye
Frank
stated that the sewer project public hearing on July 31was very interesting.
Many people expressed their opinions that the Environmental Impact Statement
had nothing to do with the impact the project might have on Cayuga Lake. August
11th is the deadline for comments.
Frank
handed out a disk that contained pictures of our Greenway from Votapka to
Lief’s Way and Wakefield Drive to Coventry Trail and asked the Board to draw
their own conclusions. Frank posed the question as to what the Village’s
responsibility is as to maintenance of the Greenway and what it is going to do
about it. He explained his concerns as follows: Our trails are not properly
maintained. They require constant attention. There are two possibilities, 1.
Add a position to the staff or 2. Contract it out. If it is too big of a job for the Public
Works Department it should be subbed out. There are people that want to
volunteer and we need a plan so we can direct them on how they can help. Larry
stated that the Board has allocated monies for the Greenway and that we need to
do maintenance after it is built. Frank
indicated that he is looking for that follow-through regarding maintenance.
Larry feels the trails are not looked at on a regular basis like roads are.
Someone needs to take the time and be responsible for this so that the
appropriate parties can be responsive to what we are aware of. It was also generally agreed that the Board
would like the Public Works Department to be more proactive, and not just
reactive, and take responsibility for trail maintenance; i.e., see what has to
be done, prioritize and follow through.
Janet
reported a follows: The Recreation Partnership voted to allow the County to
decrease the amount they give by $9,000. The County will meet on Wednesday.
Recreation is facing some tough times. The County doesn’t know if it can even
contribute next year.
Motion-To Adjourn
Trustee Moore moved adjournment. Trustee Beebe
seconded the motion.
Trustee Frank Moore- Aye Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye
Trustee Janet Beebe-Aye
The
meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
Jodi
Dake
Village
Clerk/Treasurer