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Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
August 17, 2006
Present:
Kristin Brennan
George Holets
Alphonse Pieper, Chair
Susan Stein
Lynn Truame
Leslie Chatterton, Staff
Chair A. Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and read the legal notices for the public
hearings.
I. PUBLIC HEARING
B. 123 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca Gas & Electric, Local Landmark – proposal to install
awnings/sign.
Business owner Rebecca Kim was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by S. Stein seconded by K. Brennan, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing.
There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A Pieper closed the public hearing on a
motion made by S. Stein, seconded by G. Holets.
RESOLUTION: Moved by Lynn Truame, seconded by Kristen Brennan.
WHEREAS, 123 South Cayuga Street is a designated local landmark, as set forth in
Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application was
submitted by business owner Rebecca Kim, and
WHEREAS, the specific proposal involves the installation of five blue cloth awnings, one on
Cayuga Street and four on East Green Street, each with lettering stating the name of
the business and each with two crests, and
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WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting held on August 17, 2006 the Commission
reviewed the following materials: letter dated June 12, 2006 to Tom Nix, (Building
Department) from Rebecca Kim; three color, computer- generated, photocopied
graphic depictions showing a visual of the building with the proposed awnings, the
awning valence with lettering and the emblematic crests and an enlarged version of
the crest, submission #24904-17 - a paragraph description of the awning with a line
drawing showing dimensions prepared for the hearing to the Board of Zoning
Appeals, submission #2494-10 - the building permit application, submission
#2694-19 comments of the Board of Planning and Development on the appeal, and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and
information to evaluate impacts of the revised proposal on the subject property and
surrounding properties, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the project is a Type II action under the NYS Environmental Quality
Review Act and as such requires no further environmental review, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness has been concluded, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public hearing
held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of fact
concerning the property and the proposal:
• Constructed in 1916, the Ithaca Gas and Electric Corporation Building is
architecturally and historically significant as the modern architectural
identity of the new company formed by the consolidations of the Ithaca
Gas Light Company and the Ithaca Electric Light & Power Company in
the previous year as described in the 1990 National Register nomination
form on file in the Department of Planning & Development
• The building retains a high level of integrity.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the current proposal for awnings/signs the
Commission has considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for alterations, new construction or
demolition in historic districts, the ILPC is guided by the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the
following Standards:
#2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved.
The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and
spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
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#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work
shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale and architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be
undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential
form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be
unimpaired.
As shown on the computer-generated graphic depiction of the building with the
proposed awnings, the awnings are appropriately located in relation to the display
window and the panels above. The proposal does not alter features or spaces that
characterize the building, in keeping with Standard #2.
As shown on the computer-generated graphic depiction of the building with the
proposed awnings, the placement of the awnings with lettering and logo does not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. Though in some cases
the number and size of the signs/awnings may not be compatible, in view of the
massing, size and scale of the building and its corner site, the signs and awnings
are compatible with the historic building, in keeping with Standard #9.
The installation of the signs/awnings shall be undertaken in such a manner
that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic
property and its environment would be unimpaired, in keeping with
Standard #10.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical,
or architectural significance of the local landmark, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal as presented meets criteria for approval under
Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the Municipal Code and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Commission approves the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness,
with the following condition:
• Staff shall review the attachment detail.
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RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
G. Holets
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
A. 101 Thurston Avenue, Cornell Heights Historic District – proposal to construct garage.
Property owner Hector Abruna was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by G. Holets, seconded by S. Stein, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public
hearing on a motion made by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets.
RESOLUTION: Moved by Susan Stein, seconded by Kristen Brennan.
WHEREAS, 101 Thurston Avenue is located in the Cornell Heights Historic District as
provided for in Sections 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, Landmarks
Preservation, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness has been submitted by Jim Hovanec with Paul
Yamen Construction on behalf of property owner and occupant, Hector Abruna
for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is a proposal for construction of a two bay,
two-story garage, as described by the narrative dated 5/22/06, the
photographs, scaled plan and elevation drawings dated 5/17/06 and the
alternate scaled plans and elevation drawings dated 4/4/06, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposal is to provide parking for two cars and to
increase storage on the property, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no
further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate
impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of the Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on
June 6, 2006, and
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WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the discussion at the June 6, 2006 meeting, the applicant
agreed to visually mark the dimension of space occupied by the proposed new
construction on the site, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC agreed to continue the meeting at the site on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
at 8:30 a.m.
WHEREAS, ILPC members present at the site included N. Brcak, K. Brennan, G. Holets, S.
Stein and A. Pieper, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a second
public hearing held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following
findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal:
• Research indicates that the house was constructed between 1914-1915 in the
first phase of the development of Cornell Heights between 1899 and WWI.
• The residence derives historic and architectural significance as a
representative example of those houses exhibiting a mix of architectural
styles popular during the first decades of the 20th century.
• The residence retains sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
integrity.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to construct a detached garage the ILPC
has considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for new construction in historic
districts, the ILPC is guided by The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the following Standard:
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work
shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
The proposed garage is detached from the house and its construction will not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property in keeping with
Standard #9.
The new work is differentiated from the old, in keeping with Standard #9.
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The new work is compatible in size, scale, massing, design, and materials with
the residence and with other structures in the district, in keeping with
Standard #9.
The impact of the size, scale and massing of the new garage on the historic
integrity of the residence is mitigated by the distance of the garage from the
residence and its orientation to Thurston Avenue.
The impact of the size, scale and massing of the new garage on the historic
integrity of the residence and its environment is mitigated by the jerkin head
gable which visually reduces the actual size of the roof.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical,
or architectural significance of the Cornell Heights Historic District, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal
meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the Municipal Code,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission approves the request for a
Certificated of Appropriateness.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-1-0
Yes
K. Brennan
G. Holets
A. Pieper, Chair
S. Stein
No
L. Truame
Abstain
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C. 804 ½ East Seneca Street, East Hill Historic District – proposal for window replacement.
David Beer was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by G. Holets, seconded by S. Stein, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public
hearing on a motion made by S. Stein, seconded by G. Holets.
Comments made by the Commission members:
K. Brennan stated that the Commission typically requires a window survey prior to consideration
of substantial window replacement proposals, but that in this case the survey’s not critical
because the residence isn’t highly visible. She added that it would be important to retain the
two-over-two configuration of the window sash. .
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A. Pieper stated that the structure is a secondary building and as such, a total window survey
may not be as important as it would on the primary building. He agreed that the two-over-two
sash configuration is an important feature.
L. Truame stated that she would like to see a window survey but agreed that given the location at
the rear of the lot and the secondary nature of the building the lack of a survey is of less concern.
G. Holets noted that the building is not listed in the historic district survey documentation, likely
because of its obscure location.
RESOLUTION C-1: Moved by George Holets, seconded by Susan Stein.
WHEREAS, 804 ½ East Seneca Street is located in the East Hill Historic District as provided
for in Sections 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, Landmarks Preservation,
and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by property owner David Beer for
review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the replacement of five second floor and
two first floor two-over-two double-hung wood windows as described in
the narrative dated 6/30/06and shown in the accompanying photographs
#1), 2), 3), 4), 5), and 6), and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the action is to replace the deteriorated wood windows, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no
further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate
impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of the Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on
August 17, 2006, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public
hearing held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of
fact concerning the property and the proposal:
The building was constructed between 1882 and 1919, most probably around
1910, and within the East Hill Historic District’s period of significance. It is
historically and architecturally significant as a representative building of its time
and contributes to the district ensemble.
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The property is historically significant through its association with Gamma Alpha
fraternity during its early function as a detached dining hall and kitchen.
The property retains sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
significance.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to replace windows the ILPC has
considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for new construction in historic
districts, the ILPC is guided by The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the following Standard:
#6 Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced.
Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive
feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and
other visual qualities and where possible materials. Replacement of
missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical or
pictorial evidence.
The existing windows are of poor quality and badly deteriorated.
Repair of poor quality windows in badly deteriorated condition will not
result in a satisfactory, well-functioning window.
With the exception of windows on the north, (rear) façade, the windows are
not easily visible.
The replacement is limited to the window sashes, exterior casings will be
preserved.
Profiles of the replacement windows closely match profiles of the existing
windows
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic,
historical, or architectural significance of the East Hill Historic District, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the
Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission approves the request for
a Certificated of Appropriateness with the following condition:
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• Upon installation, wood shall be applied to the glass to simulate the
visual character of the existing two-over-two windows.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
G. Holets
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
C. 804 ½ East Seneca Street, East Hill Historic – proposal for chimney removal.
Property owner David Beer was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing.
There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public hearing on a
motion made by S. Stein, seconded by K. Brennan.
RESOLUTION C-2: Moved by Kristen Brennan, seconded by George Holets.
WHEREAS, 804 ½ East Seneca Street is located in the East Hill Historic District as provided
for in Sections 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, Landmarks Preservation,
an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been submitted by property
owner David Beer for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission,
(ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the partial removal of an exterior
chimney on the north rear façade, to below the eaves. Though not
referenced in the submitted narrative dated 6/30/06, the chimney is shown
in accompanying photograph #3), and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the action is to remove the most unstable portion of the
deteriorated chimney, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no
further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate
impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of the Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on
August 17, 2006, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public
hearing held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of
fact concerning the property and the proposal:
The building was constructed between 1882 and 1919, most probably around
1910, and within the East Hill Historic District’s period of significance. It is
historically and architecturally significant as a representative building of its time
and contributes to the district ensemble.
The property is historically and architecturally significant through its association
with Gamma Alpha fraternity during its early function as a detached dining hall
and kitchen.
The property retains sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
significance.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to partially remove the chimney, the
ILPC has considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for new construction in historic
districts, the ILPC is guided by The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the following Standard:
#2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The
removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that
characterize a property shall be avoided.
#5 Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved.
Physical evidence shows that the chimney construction is of poor quality and
is currently badly deteriorated.
The chimney expresses the location of an interior fireplace and, as such, is a
feature that characterizes the property as set forth in Standard #2.
Although the chimney characterizes the property, as set forth in Standard #2,
given the poor quality of its construction and its location on the rear façade,
the chimney is neither a distinctive feature nor an example of craftsmanship
that characterizes this historic property as set forth in Standard #5
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WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic,
historical, or architectural significance of the East Hill Historic District, now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the
Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission approves the request for
a Certificated of Appropriateness with the following condition:
A portion of the chimney shall remain to express the location of the interior
fireplace.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
G. Holets
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
D. 802 East Seneca Street –proposal of wood steps with concrete stoop.
David Beer was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by L. Truame, seconded by S. Stein, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public
hearing on a motion made by G. Holets, seconded by S. Stein.
RESOLUTION-D: Moved by Susan Stein, seconded by L. Truame
WHEREAS, 802 East Seneca Street is located in the East Hill Historic District as provided for
in Sections 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, Landmarks Preservation, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by property owner David Beer for
review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the replacement of a wood entrance stair
with a pre-cast concrete stoop, as described in the narrative dated
6/30/06and shown in the accompanying photographs, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the action is to replace the deteriorated wood stair, and
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WHEREAS, the action has already taken place, without a Certificate of
Appropriateness, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC shall review the action to determine whether or not it meets
criteria for approval under Section 228-4 E (1) (a) of the Municipal Code,
and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no
further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate
impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of the Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on
August 17, 2006, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public
hearing held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of
fact concerning the property and the proposal:
The property was constructed in the last quarter of the nineteenth century, within
the East Hill Historic District’s period of significance
The property is historically and architecturally significant as a representative
example of a later nineteenth century structure with typical though subdued
Queen Anne style decorative detailing.
• The property retains sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
significance.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to replace a wood entrance stair with a
concrete stoop, the ILPC has considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for new construction in historic
districts, the ILPC is guided by The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the following Standard:
#6 Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced.
Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive
feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and
other visual qualities and where possible materials. Replacement of
missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical or
pictorial evidence.
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#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work
shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be
undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential
form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be
unimpaired.
The deteriorated steps, since removed, were constructed of pressure treated
lumber and as seen in a photograph accompanying the New York State
Building Structure Inventory Form on file in the City of Ithaca Department
of Planning and Development are of no historic or architectural significance.
The modest, unadorned, setback entrance is not an identifying architectural
feature of the residence.
In reference to Standard #6, pictorial evidence of the original stair is not
readily available.
The new stoop is differentiated from the historic fabric of the residence and
is compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to
protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment, in keeping
with Standard #9
The new stoop has been added in such a manner that if removed in the future
the essential form and integrity of the historic property and environment
would be unimpaired, in keeping with Standard #10.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical,
or architectural significance of the East Hill Historic District, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal
meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the Municipal Code,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission approves the request for a
Certificated of Appropriateness with the following condition:
• The metal railing shall be painted the color of the siding.
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RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-1-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
George Holets
Abstain
E. 412 University Avenue, University Hill Historic District – proposal for window
replacement.
Property owner Michael Posner was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing.
Property owner Kevin Brew spoke in favor of the proposal citing all the effort, time and money
the property owner has invested into the property.
There being no one else to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public hearing on
a motion made by L. Truame, seconded by S. Stein.
RESOLUTION- E: Moved by George Holets, seconded by Lynn Truame.
WHEREAS, 412 University Avenue is located in the University Hill Historic District as provided
for in Sections 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, revisions to an approved
project were submitted for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission by property owner Michael Posner and must be reviewed and granted a
Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, and
WHEREAS, the specific proposal involves replacement of approved all wood one-over- one,
double-hung Marvin windows with aluminum clad, wood, one-over-one Pella
windows
WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting held on February 10, 2005, the
Commission reviewed the proposal to enlarge four window openings, three on the
north façade and one on the south façade to meet egress requirements of the
Building Code of New York State and thereby allow for removal of the existing fire
escape on the south façade. Replacement windows where stipulated to be all wood,
double-hung Marvin windows. Material reviewed included a brief narrative
description of the proposal prepared by property owner Michael Posner and dated
January 25, 2005 and photocopied photographs showing the north elevation view
from the sidewalk and north elevation view from the neighboring backyard, (nd).
The narrative also described a proposal to replace all existing one-over-one; double
hung wood windows with all wood double hung Marvin windows
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WHEREAS, following the public hearing held on February 10, 2005 the Commission voted to
approve the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, and
WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting held on August 17, 2006 the Commission
reviewed the proposal to use a Pella, aluminum clad wood, one-over-one, double-
hung wood window as an alternative to the Marvin window approved on February
10, 2005. Material reviewed included a brief narrative description of the revised
proposal, and a material sample of the Pella replacement window, and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and
information to evaluate impacts of the revised proposal on the subject property and
surrounding properties, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the project is a Type II action under the NYS Environmental Quality
Review Act and as such requires no further environmental review, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness has been concluded, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public
hearing held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of
fact concerning the property and the proposal:
• Constructed in 1891, the residence at 412 University Avenue is within
the period of significance of the University Hill Historic District and is a
contributing element of the district.
• The building derives architectural significance as a representative
example that combines the Queen Anne and Shingle styles, both popular
during the time of its construction.
• The building retains a high level of integrity.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the current proposed revisions the Commission
has considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for alterations, new construction or
demolition in historic districts, the ILPC is guided by the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the
following Standard:
# 6 Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replace.
Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a
distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color,
texture and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials.
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Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by
documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
Existing wood, one-over-one, double-hung windows will be replaced with
aluminum-clad wood, one-over-one over, double hung windows. Like the
previously approved Marvin windows, the Pella replacement windows are
custom sized to fit into the existing window openings. As described in the
narrative the Pella window matches dimension of the mid rail and stile of the
original sash better than the Marvin window. As with the previous proposal the
new window trim will match existing trim profiles.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical,
or architectural significance of the University Hill Historic District, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal as presented meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)
(a) of the Municipal Code and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Commission approves the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness,
with the following conditions:
• All trim dimensions shall match historic dimensions.
• Crown above windows shall be wood.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
G. Holets
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
F. 408 University Avenue – proposal for window alteration.
Property owner Kevin Brew was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by L. Truame, seconded by S. Stein, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public
hearing on a motion made by G. Holets, seconded by K. Brennan.
RESOLUTION-F: Moved by Kristen Brennan, seconded by George Holets.
WHEREAS, 408 University Avenue is located in the University Hill Historic District as
provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and
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WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by property owner Kevin Brew for
review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the removal of a window on the western
most end of the south façade and relocation of a window on the west,
(rear) façade and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the action is to increase the functional space of the small
kitchen in a planned remodeling, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no
further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has reviewed the submitted documentation of the project received on
August 1, 2006 and including the following: a brief narrative description of the
proposal, a plan view of the residence showing the locations of the affected
windows, and a plan view of the planned kitchen remodeling showing locations of
the affected windows, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate
impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of the Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on
August 17, 2006, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public hearing
held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of fact
concerning the property and the proposal:
The period of significance for the development of the area now known as the
University Hill Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca University Hill
Historic Report as 1867-1927.
The building was constructed in 1891, within the University Hill Historic
District’s period of significance and is a contributing element of the district.
The building is historically and architecturally significant as a good example of
the Queen Anne style and as such contributes to the ensemble of buildings that
together reflect the significance of the district.
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The building is historically significant through its association with the Cornell
family and later with George S. Moler, the Cornell University Professor of
Physics whose work was pivotal to the production of early, outdoor electric
lighting, as stated in the City of Ithaca University Hill Historic District Report.
The property retains sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
significance.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to respectively remove one
window and relocate one window, the ILPC has considered the
following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for alterations, new construction or
demolition in historic districts, the ILPC is guided by the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the
following Standards:
#5 Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved.
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work
shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale and architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be
undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential
form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be
unimpaired.
The collection of one-over-one, double-hung wood windows comprise a
grouping that is a distinctive fenestration pattern representative of this Queen
Anne style residence.
The one-over-one, double-hung wood windows proposed for removal and
relocation are not easily visible and will have a small impact on the overall
fenestration pattern, in keeping with Standard #5.
As stated in the narrative description, the opening resulting from removal of
the south window shall be sheathed and trimmed to match existing sheathing
and trim on the exterior wall, in keeping with Standard #9.
As stated in the narrative description, the window proposed for relocation
will involve reuse of the existing window in the new location and will include
trim detailing to match existing trim, in keeping with Standard #9
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As described in the narrative, the proposed alteration will be undertaken in
such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity
of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired, in keeping
with Standard #10
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic,
historical, or architectural significance of the University Hill Historic
District, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the
Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission approves the request for
a Certificated of Appropriateness, with the following conditions:
• Removal of the window on the south façade shall be limited to the
window sash.
• Jamb and exterior trim shall remain in place.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
G. Holets
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
G. 518 East State Street – proposal to pave parking/area driveway.
Owner’s representative, Gary Fellows, Director of Property Maintenance, was present to address
the Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public
hearing on a motion made by S. Stein, seconded by L. Truame.
RESOLUTION: Moved by Lynn Truame, seconded by Susan Stein.
WHEREAS, 518 East State Street is located in the East Hill Historic District as provided for in
Sections 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, Landmarks Preservation, and
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WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by the property owner’s
representative Gary Fellows, Director of Property Maintenance for Unity House
of Cayuga County Inc., and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the paving of the gravel parking area at
the rear (north) of the property, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the action is to improve conditions for residents of the
facility, some of whom experience mobility impairment, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no
further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed submitted documentation of the project dated
July 28, 2006 and including a brief narrative description of the proposal and a site
map dated June 26, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate
impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public hearing
held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of fact
concerning the property and the proposal:
The period of significance for the development of the area now known as the East
Hill Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca Historic District Summary
as 1830 – 1932.
The building was constructed c. 1893, the year it appears on the 1893 Sanborn
Fire Insurance Map, and is a contributing element of the district.
The building is historically and architecturally significant as a representative
example of late 19th century residential design and as such contributes to the
ensemble of buildings that together reflect the significance of the district.
The property retains sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
significance.
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to pave the existing gravel parking
area at the rear of the residence, the ILPC has considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for alterations, new construction or
demolition in historic districts, the ILPC is guided by the Secretary of the
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Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the
following Standards:
#2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved.
The removal of historic materials or alteration of features or spaces
that characterize a property shall be avoided.
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work
shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale and architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken
in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and
integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
As stated in the narrative description and shown on the site map, the area
proposed for paving is already the site of gravel surface parking and is
separated from the residence, a feature that mitigates the physical impact of
the proposed paving.
As described in the narrative and shown on the site map, the area proposed for
paving is the same area currently covered with gravel. The alteration does not
alter spaces that characterize the property, in keeping with Standard #2.
As it appears on the site map, the parking area is not easily visible from the
public right-of-way, thereby mitigating the visual impact of the proposed
paving.
As described in the narrative the paving will undertaken in such a manner that
if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic
property and it environment would be unimpaired, in keeping with Standard
#10.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical,
or architectural significance of the East Hill Historic District, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal
meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the Municipal Code,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission approves the request for a
Certificated of Appropriateness.
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RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
G. Holets
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
H. 130 East Court Street – proposal for Court Street addition.
Owner’s representative, Architect Claudia Brenner, was present to address the Commission
concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by G. Holets, seconded by K. Brennan, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public
hearing on a motion made by S. Stein, seconded by L. Truame.
RESOLUTION H-1: Moved by Susan Stein, seconded by George Holets.
WHEREAS, 130 West Court Street is located in the DeWitt Park Historic District as provided
for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, Landmarks Preservation,
and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by the owner’s representative
Randy Hatcher, and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is a proposal to remove an existing rear
porch and construct a two-story addition, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposal is to increase functional interior space, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and thus
requires no further environmental review, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the submitted documentation of the project received on
August 2nd and including the following: a narrative overview, a narrative
description of the two-story addition; a survey map of 130 East Court Street dated
7/21/93; drawings including a proposed lot plan, existing first floor, second floor,
and roof plans all showing portions to be removed; existing north, east, west, and
south elevations; the proposed first and second floor plans, and the proposed north
elevation, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate
impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and
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WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public
hearing held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of
fact concerning the property and the proposal:
• The period of significance for the development of the area now known
as the DeWitt Park Historic District is identified on the DeWitt Park
Historic District Summary as 1820 – 1930.
• Documentation on the New York State Building/Structure Inventory
form, physical evidence of the building’s architectural construction
and style, and an early map of the Village of Ithaca dated 1851 all
indicate that the residence was constructed prior to 1851.
• Constructed within the DeWitt Park Historic District’s period of
significance, 130 East Court Street is a contributing element of the
DeWitt Park Historic District.
• 130 East Court Street is architecturally and historically significant as
an early and excellent example of a federal style residence, one of few
such surviving structures in the city.
• 130 East Court Street is architecturally and historically significant as
physical representation of Ithaca’s early urban development.
• 130 East Court Street retains a high level of integrity of historic fabric
• Sanborn Co Fire Insurance map of 1910 does not show any rear porch
addition, however the 1919 map shows a one-story addition approximately
half the depth of the existing one-story porch.
• Physical evidence indicates that little historic fabric of the early one-story
addition survives in the current enclosed rear porch
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to remove the existing rear porch and
construct a new addition the ILPC has considered the following:
In this and all evaluation of proposals for new construction in historic districts,
the ILPC is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation and in this case, specifically the following Standard:
#4 Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired
historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved.
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#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work
shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale and architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken
in such a manner that if removed in the future the essential form and
integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
Although the existing enclosed porch may have previously acquired
significance in its own right, as set forth in Standard #4, in its current
condition the porch retains insufficient integrity of historic fabric to reflect its
past significance.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-story addition and shown on
the first floor plan, the new work is differentiated from the old by a design that
steps in the east and west walls of the new addition 1’ 6” from the east and
west walls of the historic residence in keeping with Standard #9.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-story addition and shown on
the proposed north elevation, the new work is differentiated from the old by a
design that lowers the roof height and reduces the roof pitch of the new
addition, when compared with the roof of the existing historic residence, in
keeping with Standard #9.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-story addition and shown on
the proposed north elevation, the reduced size and scale of the new addition is
compatible with and gives deference to the size and scale of the historic
residence, in keeping with Standard #9.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-story addition, the cement
clapboard exterior sheathing and proposed wood, wall trim details are
compatible with the sheathing and detailing of the of the central volume as
described in the narrative description of the two-story addition, in keeping
with Standard #9.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-story addition, the clad, one-
over-one windows and the full-light exterior door differentiate the new work
from the old, while the proposed wide, flat window and door casings
contribute to the compatibility of the new addition, in keeping with
Standard #9
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As described in the narrative description of the two-story addition, the
exposed masonry block foundation differentiates the new work from the old,
while its alignment with the foundation of the historic residence is contributes
to the compatibility of the new addition, in keeping with Standard #9.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical,
or architectural significance of the DeWitt Park Historic District, now, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal
meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the Municipal Code,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Commission approves the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for
construction of the new addition.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
G. Holets
S. Stein
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
H-2. 130 East Court Street – proposal for detached garage.
The property owner’s representative, architect Claudia Brenner, was present to address the
Commission concerning the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion made by G. Holets, seconded by K. Brennan, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, Chair A. Pieper closed the public
hearing on a motion made by S. Stein, seconded by L. Truame.
RESOLUTION: Moved by Lynn Truame, seconded by Kristen Brennan.
WHEREAS, 130 West Court Street is located in the DeWitt Park Historic District as provided
for in Sections 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, Landmarks Preservation,
and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by the owner’s representative
Randy Hatcher, and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is a proposal to construct a detached two
story garage, and
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WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposal is to create storage for two cars, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and thus
requires no further environmental review, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the submitted documentation of the project received on
August 2nd and including the following: a narrative overview, a narrative
description of the two-car garage; a survey map of 130 East Court Street dated
7/21/93; drawings including a proposed lot plan, proposed garage plan, proposed
garage front (south) elevation, proposed garage section, and proposed garage truss
detail, and
WHEREAS, the applicant (has/has not) provided sufficient documentation and information to
evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding
properties, and
WHEREAS, following review of the application materials and conclusion of a public
hearing held on August 17, 2006, the ILPC made the following findings of
fact concerning the property and the proposal:
• The period of significance for the development of the area now known
as the DeWitt Park Historic District is identified on the DeWitt Park
Historic District Summary as 1820 – 1930.
• Documentation on the New York State Building/Structure Inventory
form, physical evidence of the building’s architectural construction
and style, an early map of the Village of Ithaca dated 1851 indicate
that the residence was constructed prior to 1851.
• Constructed within the DeWitt Park Historic District’s period of
significance, 130 East Court Street is a contributing element of the
DeWitt Park Historic District.
• 130 East Court Street is architecturally and historically significant as
an early and excellent example of a federal style residence, one of few
such surviving structures in the city.
• 130 East Court Street is architecturally and historically significant as
physical representation of Ithaca’s early urban development.
• 130 East Court Street retains a high level of integrity of historic fabric
WHEREAS, in its determination of the proposal to construct a new garage and construct
a new addition the ILPC has considered the following:
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In this and all evaluation of proposals for new construction in historic districts, the
ILPC is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in
this case, specifically the following Standard:
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy
historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale and
architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its
environment.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-gar garage the new construction is
differentiated from the old by a design that includes simplified “lamb chop” cornices,
and no rake overhangs, in keeping with Standard #9.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-car garage, the cement clapboard
exterior sheathing and proposed wood wall trim details are compatible with the
sheathing and detailing of the wood-sided portion of the historic residence, in keeping
with Standard #9,
As stated in the narrative description of the two-car garage, and shown on the
drawing of the garage front, (south) elevation, the proposed garage doors differentiate
the garage from historic construction, but contribute to the compatibility of the
overall design of the garage, in keeping with Standard #9.
As stated in the narrative description of the two-car garage, the proposed six-panel
man door with wide, flat, door casing is compatible with doors and casings on the
historic residence, in keeping with Standard #9
As stated in the narrative description of the two-car garage, the new work is
differentiated from the old by a design that includes a masonry block foundation, as is
proposed for the new addition, in keeping with Standard #9.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical,
or architectural significance of the DeWitt Park Historic District, now, therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal
meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1) (a) of the Municipal Code,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Commission approves the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
construct the two car garage, with the following condition:
• Final staff approval of the garage door design.
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RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
Alphonse Pieper, Chair
Kristen Brennan
George Holets
Susan Stein
Lynn Truame
No Abstain
II. PLEASURE OF THE CHAIR
A. Administrative Matters
None
B. Public Comment on Matters of Interest
None
C. Communications
None
III. OLD BUSINESS
None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
None
V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie A. Chatterton, Secretary
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
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