- By Dan Veaner
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Village of Lansing Planning Board Chairman Ned Hickey says that Tops Market in Lansing will be adding a gas station to the premises. Hickey gave an overview to the Village Board of Trustees at their regular Monday meeting. "We had a very informative, interesting meeting," Hickey said. "We expect to give final approval in our May 11th meeting if they get everything together."The plan calls for three pumps in the southeast corner of the Tops parking lot, across the access road from the video store. A small kiosk will be manned by an attendant, but will not house a convenience store as the one at the downtown Tops does.
"They came in with six individuals, each with a role to play," Hickey reported. "We raised the questions about safety, in terms of what happens if there is an accident or an oil spill. They have so many checks on those pumps and on those hoses that it's very comforting to hear them discuss that. As far as leakage of the tanks is concerned, they are on top of all the DEC requirements. Engineers will be inspecting it, so I don't envision a problem."
Tops and Martin's Super Food Stores operate 27 gas stations in New York and Pennsylvania. In Ithaca the Tops gas station tends to offer the lowest prices in town. Shoppers at the market collect bonus points that further reduce the price per gallon.
Hickey said that once approved and permits are obtained the construction period will be about six weeks. "They're hot to trot," he said. "They want it in before the cold weather."
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