HomeMy WebLinkAboutCornel Child Care Center 150 Pleasant Grove Rd. -Zoning Officer's Report 12.12.2013.pdfKate Supron, Mayor
Mary E Mills, Clerk
Angela M Podufalski, Deputy Clerk
Joan M Mangione, Treasurer
Brent A Cross, Engineer
Village of Cayuga Heights
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ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
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ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT
DATE: December 12, 2013
TO: PLANNING BOARD
FROM: Brent A. Cross, Zoning Officer
RE: Cornell Child Care Center (CCCC), 150 Pleasant Grove Road
REPORT: I have received a request to change the maximum occupant load of this building to
allow an increase in enrollment of children. After researching the appropriate fire code
formula for required area/exits, I have concluded that the existing building was
constructed with adequate features to allow the increased occupancy. No new
construction is needed except for the issuance of new “occupant load” signs for the
individual rooms.
Since the original construction of this building was approved by the Village Trustees
(acting as PB on 5/21/07) through the Site Plan Review process, the project was
approved for an enrollment (not including staff) of 158 children. The CCCC is now
requesting approval to enroll upto 180 children (see attached narrative).
. This seems like it could be considered a minor change (14% increase), but after
discussion with the Village Attorney, we determined that the Village Site Plan Review
does not specifically provide for “administrative” or abbreviated PB review. Therefore,
the proposed change in enrollment will require a change in the conditions of the original
SPR approval.
The CCCC will make a preliminary presentation at the 12/16/13 PB meeting. If there are
no unresolved issues, then the PB will need to set a public hearing for the next meeting
and make a SEQR classification (likely Type II). As the property is located within 500’ of
the Town of Ithaca, I will forward the information to the Tompkins County Planning
Department for consideration of NYS GML 239 review so that we have their comments
in time for the public hearing.