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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-ILPC-2008-10-09Approved by ILPC – 11/13/08 1 J:\GROUPS\Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission\Minutes\2008\1009.doc Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission October 9, 2008 Present: Nancy Brcak, Vice-Chair Kristen Brennan George Holets Susan Stein Mary Tomlan, Common Council Liaison Leslie Chatterton, Staff Megan Gilbert, Staff Vice-Chair N. Brcak called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm and read the legal notices for the public hearings. I. PUBLIC HEARING A. Hibbard Block, 102-106 West State Street, Clinton Block Historic District – proposal to replace second floor windows at 102-104 West State Street and treatment of second floor, third floor and rear windows at 106 West State Street. Tom Nix was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal. Staff noted the application had been modified by the applicant, and the Commission will be considering the replacement of the second floor windows at 102-104 W. State Street and the replacement of the tripartite second floor windows at 106 W. State Street. (1) Proposal to replace eleven second floor, double hung, wood windows at 102-104 West State Street K. Brennan noted that it appeared to her that the windows could be repaired, adding that she would need proof that the windows are not repairable before she could approve replacements. She felt that the second floor windows are different from the previously approved third floor windows because the latter were destroyed by fire. T. Nix asked about what proof would be required, and staff responded that it would be an opinion from a contractor who has experience with historic windows. The applicant requested to postpone this application until the November meeting. (2) Proposal to replace second floor tripartite window arrangement at 106 West State Street Public Hearing On a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets, Vice-Chair N. Brcak opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed on a motion by G. Holets, seconded by S. Stein RESOLUTION: Moved by K.Brennan, seconded by S. Stein WHEREAS, the Hibbard Block, 102-106 West State Street, is located in the Clinton Block Local Historic District, designated as provided for in Section 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -2- 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 applicant/contractor Randy Hatcher for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC), and WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the replacement of the second floor tripartite window arrangement at 106 West State Street, 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 WJEREAS. At the meeting held on September 11, 2008 the ILPC reviewed and approved a proposal to replace the third floor tripartite window arrangement in 106 West State Street, destroyed by fire, with custom- fabricated, wood, in-kind replacement windows, and WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed an additional proposal submitted by the applicant by e-mail and dated September 25, 2008, for replacement of the second floor tripartite window arrangement with Pella, Architectural Series, Precision Fit, Double-Hung Window Replacement Units with simulated divided light and spacer bar, 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 a Certificate of Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on October 9, 2008, and WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: Three buildings comprise the Clinton Block Local Historic District: the Clinton House constructed 1828-1830, the Clinton Hall 1847, and 102 – 106 West State Street known as the Hibbard Block, 102 and 104 were constructed in 1847 and 106 was constructed c. 1860. The Clinton Block underwent several significant alterations, the last in 1902 being the reconstruction after a major fire which returned elements of the building’s earliest form and resulted in the Clinton House we see today. Thus the period of significant for the Clinton Block is 1830 – 1902. As shown in the City of Ithaca’s Reconnaissance Level Survey of Historic Resources prepared in 1992 and on file in the City of ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -3- Ithaca Department of Planning and Development, the Hibbard Block possesses a high level of architectural and historical significance and sufficient integrity to reflect its significance. Constructed within the district’s period of significance, the Hibbard Block is a contributing element of the Clinton Block Local Historic District. WHEREAS, in its evaluation the Commission has considered the following: As addressed in the email dated September 25. 2008, the proposal involves the replacement of existing deteriorated and inappropriately altered second floor windows with Pella, Architectural Series, Precision Fit, Double-Hung Replacement Window Units. The new windows would have a simulated divided light munton (2 over 2) with spacer bar.. The dimensions of the new sash will closely approximate the old. The purpose of the proposal is to replace deteriorated, altered windows. In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code. In making this determination the Commission 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. When the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new 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 Pella, Architectural Series, Precision Fit, Double-Hung, Wood Replacement Windows with simulated divided lights and spacer bar will closely match the old in design, color, texture, other visual qualities and materials. Characteristics of the replacement windows are substantiated by evidence of the surviving windows in keeping with Standard #6. ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -4- WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance of the Clinton Block Historic District, as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a); 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. RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-0 Yes N. Brcak, Vice-Chair K. Brennan G. Holets S. Stein No 0 Abstain 0 B. 414-416 East Seneca Street, East Hill Historic District – proposal for three car parking area Property owner Joseph Steuer was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal. He explained that he learned about the right of way at his closing when he purchased the property, and the owner of the right of way knew about his right. He stated that the proposed parking would not be visible from either E. Seneca Street or E. Buffalo Street. K. Brennan indicated that she would like to see a clear separation of the parking so the parking lot does not slowly grow larger. Public Hearing On a motion by S.Stein, seconded by K. Brennan, Vice-Chair N. Brcak opened the public hearing. Larry Hull, 409 E. Buffalo Street, spoke in opposition to the proposal. He noted that drivers drive on the right of way at high speeds and then back onto his property as they turn around to exit the problem. He also stated that he noticed more than three cars parked in the area. Betsy Magré, 413 E. Buffalo Street, spoke in opposition to the proposal. She read a letter that was then distributed to the Commission. Staff read a letter from Matthew Clark, 119 E. Seneca Street, that expressed support for the proposal. ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -5- Barbara Lance, 411 E. Seneca Street, noted that she did not have a strong opinion on this particular proposal but wanted to state that parking in this neighborhood is a larger problem and a broader solution is needed. The public hearing was closed on a motion by K.Brennan, seconded by G. Holets. The applicant requested to postpone the application until the next meeting. The Commission agreed to hold a site visit to see the location of the proposed parking. C. 415 East Seneca Street, East Hill Historic District – proposal for parking space Kurt Kvasny of KMK Custom Construction was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal. Commission members noted concerns about creating a parking area in the front yard of this historic neighborhood. Some Commission members suggested submitting a different proposal that uses more historic materials and constructs the parking at the existing grade (not built up to the higher ground level as proposed). The applicant withdrew the application and will submit a different application. D. 636 Stewart Avenue, University Hill Historic District – proposal to install new flue piping on building exterior Drew Watson was present on behalf of Cornell University to address the Commission concerning the proposal. He explained the proposal is to bring the flue piping outside and connect through the masonry to the existing chimney. The project is necessary to meet building code. Public Hearing On a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by S. Stein, Vice-Chair N. Brcak opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed on a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets. RESOLUTION: Moved by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets WHEREAS, 636 Stewart Avenue is located in the University Hill Historic District as provided for in Section 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 Maria Maynard of S. B. Ashley Management Corporation on behalf of property owner Cornell University for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, and ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -6- WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the installation of new flue piping, 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 the submitted documentation dated September 22, 2008 including a narrative description of the proposal submitted by Maria Maynard, Property Manager with SB Ashley Management Corporation as agent for the Cornell Real Estate Department, photographs of the existing installation and proposed location of the exterior piping, and an estimate for the installation provided by Climate Control Technologies, Inc., 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 meeting held on October 9, 2008, and WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: The period of significance for the area now known as the University Hill Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s University Hill Historic District Summary Significance statement as 1867-1927. Constructed in 1910, the building is architecturally significant as the only representative example of the Swiss Chalet style within the district. It is also historically significant as a representative example of the numerous fraternity buildings constructed at the west border of the Cornell campus within the first decades of the twentieth century to fulfill Cornell’s increasing residential needs. Constructed within the district’s period of significance and retaining a relatively high level of integrity, 636 Stewart Avenue is a contributing element of the University Hill Historic District. As addressed in the narrative description dated September 22, 2008, the proposal involves the replacement of existing flue piping with new 8” B- Vent flue. The new flue piping will run through the exterior wall of the boiler room to run alongside the north side of the building and connect to the side of the existing chimney. The flue pipe will be painted to match ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -7- the existing structure. The proposal also involves the installation of a Tjernlund Auto Draft inducer fan on the top of the existing chimney. The purpose of the proposal is to meet Building Code requirements for a Certificate of Occupancy. The existing flue piping installation does not allow enough clearance between the floor and the flue to meet code. In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code. In making this determination the Commission is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case specifically the following Standards: #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, exterior alterations, 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 described in the narrative scope of work, the installation of the flue piping on the exterior of the building’s north side to connect with an existing masonry chimney will not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old, and the proposed installation will be 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. As described in the narrative scope of work and shown on the manufacturer’s “cut sheet” the inducer fan to be located at the top of the existing chimney will not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old, and the ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -8- proposed installation will be 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 installation of the flue piping and the inducer fan 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 as set forth in Section 228 -4E (1)(a) of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code. 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: The new flue piping will be painted to match the exterior of the building. RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-0 Yes N. Brcak, Vice-Chair K. Brennan G. Holets S. Stein No 0 Abstain 0 E. 118 East Court Street, DeWitt Park Historic District – proposal for installation of snow guards Property owner Tom Shelley was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal. He indicated that the intention of the proposal is to prevent ice from falling onto the front sidewalk or on the east side of the house. In addition to safety concerns, the ice has caused property damage in recent years. The owner asserted that the white snow guards were proposed to match the white roof coating and would be the least obtrusive. Public Hearing On a motion by G. Holets, seconded by K. Brennan, Vice-Chair N. Brcak opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed on a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by G. Holets. RESOLUTION: Moved by S. Stein, seconded by G. Holets ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -9- WHEREAS, 118 East Court Street is located in the DeWitt Park Historic District as provided for in Section 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 owners Thomas Shelley and Tania Dayanoff for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, and WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the installation of white plastic snow guards on the metal porch roofs, 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 the documentation dated September 24, 2008 including the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness dated September 24, 2008 that includes a narrative description of the proposal prepared by Thomas Shelley, a photograph of the property indicating the proposed location of the snow guards and product specifications for Zaleski Snow-Guards, 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 meeting held on October 9, 2008, and WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: The period of significance for the area now known as the DeWitt Park Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s DeWitt Park Historic District Summary Significance statement as 1820 – 1930. Constructed between 1893 and 1898, the building is architecturally and historically significant and as a representative example of the Queen Ann style and retains many distinctive features including Palladian windows and decorative shingle work in the gables and the front porch’s center pediment. ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -10- Constructed within the district’s period of significance and retaining a relatively high level of integrity, 118 East Court Street is a contributing element of the DeWitt Park Historic District. As addressed in the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness dated September 24, 2008 and shown on the submitted photograph, the proposal involves the installation of Zaleski white plastic snow guards on the building’s metal roof. The existing metal roof is coated with an off-white roof coating material. The proposal calls for the snow guards to be installed in two or three rows and spread 1½ -2 feet apart. The purpose of the proposal is to prevent snow and ice from injuring pedestrians on the sidewalk and from damaging gutters and other property. In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code. In making this determination the Commission is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case specifically the following Standards: #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, exterior alterations, 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 installation of the snow guards will not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old, and the proposed snow guards are compatible with the massing, size, ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -11- scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment, in keeping with Standard #9. The installation of the snow guards 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 DeWitt Park Historic District as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a) of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code. 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 4-0-0 Yes N. Brcak, Vice-Chair K. Brennan G. Holets S. Stein No 0 Abstain 0 F. Barnes Hall, Cornell University, Local Landmark – proposal for exterior lighting No one was present to address the Commission concerning the proposal. Public Hearing On a motion by G. Holets, seconded by S. Stein, Vice-Chair N. Brcak opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed on a motion by S. Stein, seconded by K. Brennan. RESOLUTION: Moved by G. Holets, seconded by K. Brennan WHEREAS, Barnes Hall is a local landmark, designated as provided for in Section 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, as set forth in Chapter 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, Landmarks Preservation, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been submitted by Chad Loomis on behalf of Cornell University for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC), and ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -12- WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the installation of exterior lighting, 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 documentation received September 17, 2008 including a narrative description of the proposal from Chad Loomis, product specifications for Beacon Products’ La Jolla Luminaires, and scaled architectural drawings including T-001 Title Sheet, E-001 General notes, Electrical Symbology, Scope & Details, E-101 Electrical First Floor lighting Plans & Notes, E-102 Electrical Second Floor lighting Plans & Notes, 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 a Certificate of Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on October 9, 2008, and WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: Construction on Barnes Hall began in 1887, and the building was dedicated in 1889. Barnes Hall is organized around a Latin Cross plan, and the style is Romanesque in feeling. Distinctive features include round headed windows, carved stone trim, stained glass windows, and a prominent bell tower. Barnes Hall is part of an informal arrangement of red brick buildings that also includes Sage Chapel and Sage Hall. WHEREAS, in its evaluation the Commission has considered the following: As addressed in the narrative received September 17, 2008, the proposal involves the removal of existing non-historic fixtures along the south and west portions of the building and the installation of Beacon Products La Jolla luminaires over the entries to Barnes Hall. All conduit to the new luminaires will be concealed within the building. The proposal also involves the installation of Cornell Gothic luminaires along the pedestrian pathways to the building. The purpose of the proposal is to provide adequate lighting for pedestrians. ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -13- In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code. In making this determination the Commission is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case specifically the following Standards: #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 proposed Beacon Products La Jolla luminaires are very similar to the “Cornell Gothic” style of luminaires that have been installed in other areas of the Cornell University campus. As described in the narrative and shown on the accompanying site plans, the installation of the proposed lighting will not destroy historic materials that characterize the property in keeping with Standard #9. The new lighting will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the massing, size, scale and architectural features of the property, in keeping with Standard #9. The installation of the lighting will be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the building 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, as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a); now, therefore, be it ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -14- 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. RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-0 Yes N. Brcak, Vice-Chair K. Brennan G. Holets S. Stein No 0 Abstain 0 II. PLEASURE OF THE CHAIR A. Administrative Matters None B. Public Comment on Matters of Interest None C. Communications None III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Milstein Hall Draft Environmental Impact Statement Kim Michaels addressed the Commission concerning the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for Milstein Hall. She thanked Commission members for reviewing the DEIS and making comments during the adequacy review. She explained that the lead agency, the City of Ithaca Board of Planning and Development, looked at the document and determined that the applicant had addressed the questions outlined in scoping. This notice of completion does not necessarily indicate that the Planning Board agrees with the applicant’s response to the questions. The next phase will be reviewing the information contained in the DEIS, and the Planning Board will be holding a public hearing on October 28, 2008. In addition, a site visit has been organized for October 16, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The project manager will walk people through the site and give people an idea of where the building will be in relation to existing buildings. Also available for viewing will be the architect’s new scaled model of the proposed building. K Michaels encouraged Commission members to attend. ILPC Minutes October 9, 2008 -15- In terms of the ILPC’s future role, K. Michaels suggested having a discussion about the Commission’s comments and concerns at the November meeting and a presentation at the December meeting. A public hearing could be held in December with a vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness in January 2009. V. NEW BUSINESS None VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. by Vice-Chair N. Brcak. Respectfully Submitted, Leslie A. Chatterton, Secretary Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission