Development News for Lansing, New York

Intermunicipal Water and Waste Agreement Authorized Among Local Municipalities

The town authorized its supervisor to sign an interim intermunicipal water waste agreement between the village of Kauga Heights, town of Dryden, city of Ithaca, town of Ithaca, and village of Lansing. This agreement likely establishes shared responsibilities or protocols for water and waste management services among these municipalities.

Town Board Schedules Public Hearing for Special Use Permit at 820 Verizon Lane

A public hearing was scheduled to consider a special use permit application for 820 Verizon Lane, which currently operates as an indoor recreation facility (volleyball court). The site is complex, encompassing multiple addresses on a single parcel. The planning board recommended approval with the condition that all indoor recreation facilities do not exceed current parking capacity. Discussions included the history of the site's development, the definition of 'indoor recreation,' parking concerns, potential age restrictions for users, and septic system capacity. The town board decided to schedule the public hearing for the next meeting after Nathaniel drafts recommended conditions for the permit, focusing on parking, signage, and potentially occupancy limits.

Town Approves WEX Fuel Card Contract for Public Works

The town approved a proposal for WEX fuel card services and a contract, authorizing the Director of Public Works/Highway Superintendent to sign it. This enables the town to utilize a fuel card system for purchasing gas and diesel, likely streamlining fuel procurement and potentially offering cost savings through the New York State OS program.

Town to Refund Overpaid Site Plan Review Fees

The town authorized the refund of overpaid site plan review fees to a data center applicant. The resolution details that the refund amount will be the excess paid above the $4,000 application fee. This clarifies previous confusion regarding the refund amount and ensures the applicant receives the correct reimbursement according to the fee schedule.