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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-11 Planning & EDC Meeting Agenda REVISED MEETING NOTICE City of Ithaca Planning & Economic Development Committee Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 7:00 p.m. Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street A. Agenda Review B. Special Order of Business 1 . Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Waterfront Zoning C. Public Comment and Response from Committee Members D. Announcements, Updates and Reports E. Action Items 1 . Proposed Amendment to Waterfront Zoning a. Concept memo b. Revised draft ordinance c. Map d. Lead agency resolution e. FEAF f. Declaration of Environmental Significance g. County's Comments 2. Implementation of 2009 Collegetown Urban Plan and Conceptual Design Guidelines— Next Steps a. Memo b. Recommended changes to form based zoning code from working group) 3. Repeal of §325-42, Collegetown Overlay Zone Height Incentive District (COZ-HI) — resolution to be distributed separately 4. Repeal of §325-43, Collegetown Parking Overlay Zone (CPOZ) — resolution to be distributed separately 5. Repeal of Chapter 160, Design Review— resolution to be distributed separately F. Discussion Items 1 . Proposed Amendments to the Landmark Preservation Ordinance (memo to be distributed separately) 2. Recent changes to Outdoor Smoking Regulations — possible smoking area 3. Means Restrictions on City-owned bridges G. Adjournment Questions about the agenda should be directed to Jennifer Dotson, Chairperson, (Idotson@cityofithaca.org or 351-5458) or to the appropriate staff person at the Department of Planning & Development (274-6550). Back-up material is available in the office of the Department of Planning & Development. Please note that the order of agenda items is tentative and subject to change. If you have a disability and require accommodations in order to fully participate, please contact the City Clerk at 274-6570 by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. # E1 a CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street—3rd Floor Ithaca,New York 14850-5690 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT JOANN CORNISH, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT PHYLLISA A. DeSARNO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Telephone: Planning&Development—607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA—607-274-6559 41 Email: planning@cityofithaca.org Email: iura@cityofithaca.org Fax: 607-274-6558 Fax: 607-274-6558 To: Planning and Economic Development Committee From: Jennifer Kusznir, Economic Development Planner Date: June 8, 2011 Re: Proposal to Revise the Waterfront Zoning Districts At the May Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting, the proposal to amend the City waterfront zoning districts was discussed. In order to address concerns that were raised at a March public hearing on this proposal, staff was directed to revise the ordinance. Enclosed for your review is a revised copy of the proposed waterfront zoning district. The proposal, as was previously discussed, includes a consolidation of the WF-la, WF-lb, WF- 1 c, WF-1 d zones, the M-1 zoning district, and a portion of the I-1 and WEDZ-1 a zoning districts, in order to create a new waterfront zoning district (AT). The new district would allow for all of the primary uses listed in the WF-1 district, with the exception of drive through restaurants and parking lots would only be allowed with a special permit. In addition, all new construction in this district would have to undergo mandatory design review. The allowable building heights for this district are 3-5 stories, with the exception of water dependant uses, which would not be subject to the minimum building height. Lots that are less than 60 feet in depth(measured from the waterfront), have a 2 story minimum building height requirement. The ordinance also states that the first 25 feet along the flood control channel must remain open and unencumbered. In addition, all land located along the Cayuga Inlet and Six Mile Creek must maintain a 15 foot no build area along the waterfront. These properties may construct buildings which overhang the 15 foot no build area, if they provide a public access walkway along the waterfront. Any building overhang must be at least 12 feet off of the ground. In addition, buildings facing the waterfront must have a ten foot step back that is 2-3 stories in height and the remainder of the building may be 5 stories. Lots that are less than 60' in depth, measured from the waterfront, are exempt from the upper-story stepback, and have a reduced setback requirement of 10' from the waterfront. In addition,no new lots may be subdivided to be less than 60' in depth. At the committee's request, the revised ordinance and environmental review were circulated to the Planning Board, the Conservation Advisory Council, various City staff and departments, and # E1 a the Tompkins County Planning Department. Enclosed are comments that have been received from the County Planning Department regarding this proposal. The County has determined that the rezone may have negative county-wide or inter-community impacts. As a result of this determination, adoption of the proposed ordinance will require a supermajority vote of the Common Council. Enclosed for your consideration are draft resolutions for lead agency and environmental significance, as well as the draft ordinance and draft environmental review form. If you have any concerns or questions regarding any of this information, feel free to contact me at 274-6410. 6/10/2011 # E1 b ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, CHAPTER 325, ENTITLED "ZONING" TO AMEND THE WATERFRONT ZONING DISTRICT AND TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca that Chapter 325, Section 325-4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca be amended in order to establish a consolidated Waterfront Zoning District (WF -1) . Section 1 . Declaration of Legislative Findings and Purpose The Common Council finds that this Ordinance will consolidate the various waterfront zoning districts in order to create one Waterfront Zoning District (WF-1) , which will : 1 . Help to maintain public access to the waterfront. 2 . Guide development in this area of the City for the purpose of creating a unique waterfront experience. 3 . Allow the City to enhance the value of waterfront property in this area of the City. 4 . Allow the City to create a dense area on the water having multi-story buildings intended for mixed use. 5 . Ensure that new construction along the waterfront be designed in a manner to protect views to and from the waterfront and to enhance the pedestrian experience along the waterfront. 6 . Ensure that building facades on the public rights of way contribute to a coherent streetscape, promoting street- level pedestrian uses . Section 2 . Chapter 325, Section 325-3 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to add the following definition: 1 . "Water-dependent facilities" is defined as those structures or works associated with industrial, maritime, recreational, educational, or fisheries activities that require location at or near the shoreline. Page 1 of 7 6/10/2011 # E1 b 2 . An activity is water-dependent if it cannot exist outside of the waterfront area and is dependent on the water by reason of the intrinsic nature of its operation. These activities include, but are not limited to, ports, water- use industries, marinas and other boat docking structures, public beaches and other public water- oriented recreation areas, and fisheries activities . Section 3 . Chapter 325, Section 325-41 C . (1) of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to add the WF-1 district and should read as follows : New construction, exterior alterations, or additions to any structure within the zones designated B-1b; B-2b; B- 2c; B-2d; all CBD zones, including CBD-60, CBD-85, CBD- 100, and CBD-120; and C-SU, and the WF-1 district. Section 4 . Chapter 325, Section 325-5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to change the zoning designation of all areas designated as M-1 (Marine Commercial District) , WF-lb, WF-lc, and WF-ld, and parcels 73 . -9-9, 73 . -9- 10, 73 . -9-12, and 73 . -9-4, which are currently designated as I-1 to the Waterfront Zoning District (WF-1) , and to change the designation of the area currently zoned WF-la to P-1, as shown on the attached map entitled "Proposed Waterfront Rezoning- August 2010" . Section 5 . Section 325-8 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended as follows to establish district regulations for the new WF-1 district as follows : Permitted Primary Uses 1 . Any use permitted in B-2 except establishments where food or beverages are intended to be served or consumed by persons in automobiles . 2 . Recreational or cultural facility such as a park, playground, art museum, fishing pier or yacht club. 3 . Public Recreation. 4 . Boatel . 5 . Sale, rental, repair or storage of marine related recreation equipment such as boats, marine engines, sails, cabin equipment. Page 1 of 7 6/10/2011 # E1 b 6 . Light manufacture of marine recreation related products involving substantial hand fabrication such as sails, boat hulls, cabin fittings . By Special Permit of the Board of Appeals 7 . Parking Lot 8 . Parking Garage Permitted Accessory Uses 1 . Any accessory use permitted in the B-2 zone. 2 . Boat fuel dispensing. 3 . Snowmobile sales, service, rental in conjunction with boat sales, rental or service . 4 . Storage of marine related recreation equipment such a boats, marine engines, sails, cabin equipment as it relates to permitted primary uses under zoning 5 . Parking Lot Off-Street Parking Requirements - None Off-Street Loading Requirements - None Area in Square Feet - 3, 000 Minimum lot width 30 Minimum lot depth - 60, no new lots may be created which are less than 60 feet in depth. Maximum Building Heights : Maximum 5 stories, A minimum of 12 feet for the first story measured from finished grade, and a maximum of 12 feet for each additional story, for a maximum of 63' , with an additional 5 feet for cornice . All new construction is subject to a mandatory design review process . (Refer to Code of the City of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Zoning, Section 325-3 .B. , Definitions and Word Usage, HEIGHT OF BUILDING) Maximum percent lot coverage by buildings 1 . 1000 lot coverage allowed except as may be required for provision of pedestrian ways and protection of view corridors . Yard Dimensions Front Yard - None Side Yards - None Rear Yard - None Page 2 of 7 6/10/2011 # E1 b Minimum Height WF - Minimum of 3� stories and 36-21-4 feet, except for water dependent facilities, which have no minimum story or building height limit and except for properties that are less than 60' in depth, measured from the waterfront . These properties have a minimum building height of 2 stories and 24 feet . e�Ee_pt f- -&Accessory structures up to 400 square feet in size have no minimum building height . Additional Restrictions 1 . Lookout Point Restrictions a. The first 100 feet south from the northern tip of Inlet Island is to remain a no build area. In addition, in the first 300 feet south from the northern tip of Inlet Island no building may be constructed that is greater than 1 story in height. 10V No Build Are sao t stofy max a 2 . Step Back Requirement a. The first 10 feet of any new construction located along the waterfront, within 15' of the shoreline, is restricted to be at least 2 stories and not more than 3 stories in height . At least 7S% of the L-effta g eenstinueteel te- have -a-fft uffi height of 24 a-el be- 2-5 sterrresin height . All existing properties that are less than 60' in depth, measured from the waterfront, are exempt from the step back requirement. 4.5 stories max height 63' 10, Building 10, 2.3 stories min height 24' max height 36' 6/10/2011 # E1 b 3 . Setback Requirement a. All properties greater than 60' in depth that are located along the waterfront £meek are to maintain a 15' no build area along the waterfront measured from property line located along the waterfront. Properties that are less than 60' in depth, must maintain a 10' no build area along the waterfront measured from property line located along the waterfront. As an incentive buildings may hang over the 4--S-L no build area and place support columns in this area if the overhang is at least 15 ' above the finished grade directly below and a public access walkway is provided along the waterfront. Any support columns must be placed within 3' of the property line. .-7.�l' } the a-1, ..7 F; F d-h t.. ;e 1, 1� CCCCCr1�re�, �'� rC77�7�rL"CTefa 7 a- ,.7 -i-h ' 1 the -,a- �r ,-,t a- b�-rrl-d �-ee �wl-� e-f �nas ep Sri cri ei f tia 4 l e f the se ,,a .,,a a-y ;±=ddSt�St -e l t t e H; idi' 4-5 stogies max height 63' Incentive Building 10, Option 2.3 stories min height 24' Public max height 36' Walkway Land V�later Page 4 of 7 6/10/2011 # E1 b 4 . Flood Control Channel a. For properties located along the Flood Control Channel as shown on the City of Ithaca Zoning Map, or properties that directly abut the Department of Environmental Conservation twenty five foot permanent easement, no construction is permitted within the first 25' along the Flood Control Channel, measured from the top of the existing bank. In addition, areas of the Flood Control Channel containing the sea wall with a public access walkway are to have an additional 15' kept open for outdoor furnishings and amenities . Buildings may create an arcade over this area, but must maintain at least 15' feet in height above the finished grade . (Refer to Code of the City of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Zoning, Section 325-3 .B. , Definitions and Word Usage, HABITABLE SPACE, NONHABITABLE SPACE, STORY, PUBLIC SPACE) Section 6. Chapter 325, Section 325-9 (C) of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca entitled "Special Permits" is hereby amended to add a new subsection to be known as (4 . ) (i) Parking in the Waterfront Zone to read as follows : "Parking areas will be permitted as a primary use in the waterfront zone (WF-1) only by a special permit and only if they are open to the public or if they are intended to serve the needs of multiple businesses . " Section 7 . Chapter 325, Section 325-20 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca entitled "Off-Street Parking" is hereby amended to add the WF-1 District to Section 325-20 (C) (3) (a) to read as follows : " (1) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, there are no requirements as to the minimum number of off-street parking spaces in the following zoning districts : WEDZ-1a, CBD-60, CBD-85, CBD-100, CBD-120, B-lb, B-2c, and WF-1" Section 8 . The City Planning and Development Board, the City Clerk and the Planning Department shall amend the zoning map and Page 5 of 7 6/10/2011 # E1 b the district regulations chart in accordance with the amendments made herewith. Section 9. Effective date . This ordinance shall take affect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of notices as provided in the Ithaca City Charter. Page 6 of 7 Ell IN 11�l=- -III ■ :■�■■ SO .. _ � � .�- ■11�I�■. ��11 11�II■111 Lege Ni 6 ■ _ � iilll' ► ..I `•, � vy I` Boundary Proposed Proposed • P-1 Zone WIF-1 Zone •rr �r .■I . ,,,- ..: . ��.MIR feet NY State Plane,Central GIRS :1 Datum .• •urce:Tompkins County • Planimetric Map •• 11' .• Prepared by: Planning, City of 1 # E1d 6/15/11 Draft Resolution: Proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Zoning Districts—Declaration of Lead Agency WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of the City Code require that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to the Waterfront Zoning District is a "Type I" Action pursuant to the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance which requires environmental review under CEQR; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of the proposal to revise the boundaries of the WEDZIa, 1-1, M-1, WF-1 a, WF-1 b, WF-1 c, and WF-1 d zone and to establish a new WF Waterfront Zoning District. j:lgroupslplanning and econ dev committee12011 planning and economic development committee106 junelwaterfrontresolution-Ieadagency11.06-15.doc 06/10/11 # E1e CITY OF ITHACA FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (FEAF) Purpose: The Full Environmental Assessment Form(FEAF) is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner,whether a project or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequently there are aspects of a proposed action that are subjective or immeasurable. It is also understood that those who determine significance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting the question of significance. The FEAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process has been orderly,comprehensive in nature,yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action. FEAF Components: Part 1: Provide objective data and information about a given action and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists in a review of the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3. Part 2: Focus on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. It provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is actually important. THIS AREA IS FOR LEAD AGENCY USE ONLY DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE—TYPE I AND UNLISTED ACTIONS Identify the Portions of FEAF completed for this action: NPart 1 ©Part 2 Part 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this FEAF(Parts,2,and 3,if appropriate),and any other supporting information,and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact,it is reasonably determined by the Lead Agency that: NA. The Proposed Action will not result in any large and important impact(s)an is one that will not have a significant impact on the environment;therefore,A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. OB. Although the proposed action could have a significant impact on the environment,there will not be a significant effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required;therefore,A CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. * LC. The proposed action may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on the environment;therefore,A POSITIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. *A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions Name of Action: Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District Name of Lead Agency: Name and Title of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Signature of Preparer: Date: Page 1 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—1/15/2011 Full Environmental Assessment Form FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM PART 1—PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected that completion of the Full Environmental Assessment Form(FEAF) will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. kame of Action: Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District Location of Action: City of Ithaca rame of Applicant/Sponsor: City of Ithaca lAddress: City/Town/Village: State: ZIP: Business Phone: rame of Owner(if Different): lAddress: City/Town/Village: State: ZIP: 1pusiness Phone: j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee12011 planning and economic development committee\06 june\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 2 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—1/15/2011 Full Environmental Assessment Form Description of Action: The proposed action is an amendment to the City of Ithaca Zoning Code in order to establish one consolidated waterfront zoning district. The following parcels are included within the boundary of the proposed WF-1 zoning district: 16.-2-1.1, 17.-1-1.2, 17.-1-2, 23.-1-1, 23.-2-2, 37.-1-1, 37.-1-2, 37.-1-3, 37.-1-4.1, 37.-1-4.2, 43.-1-1, 43.-1-1, 43.-1-2, 43.4-3, 43.-14, 43.-2-1.42, 52.-1-1.1, 52.4-1.2, 52.-1-1.3, 52.-2-3, 52.-2-4, 52.-24, 52.-3-1.12, 58.-1-1, 58.-1-2, 58.-1-3, 58.-14, 58.-1-5, 58.-1-6, 58.-1-7, 58.-2-1.1, 58.-2-1.2, 58.-2-1.3, 58.-3-1, 58.-3-1, 58.-3-2, 58.-3-2, 58.-3-3, 58.-3-3, 58.-3-4, 58.-3-4, 58.-3-7, 58.-3-7, 58.- 4-1.13, 58.4-1.2, 58.4-10.2, 58.-4-2.2, 58.-5-1, 58.-6-1, 58.-6-1, 58.-7-1.1, 58.-7-1.2, 58.-7-3, 58.-7-5, 58.-7- 8, 59.-1-2, 59.-8-1, 72.-6-2, 73.-1-10, 73.-1-11, 73.-1-9, 73.-2-1, 73.-2-3, 73.-3-1, 73.-3-2, 73.-3-3, 73.4-1, 73.4-1, 73.-5-2.1, 73.-5-3, 73.-6-1, 73.-9-10, 73.-9-12, 73.-94, 73.-9-9, 79.-2-1.2 j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee12011 planning and economic development committee\06 june\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 3 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form Please Complete Each Question Indicate N/A if not applicable A. SITE DESCRIPTION (Physical setting of overall project,both developed and undeveloped areas.) 1. Present Land Use: Urban o❑ Industrial ❑® Commercial ❑® Public ❑❑ Forest ❑❑ Agricultural ❑❑ Other:_ 2. Total area of project area: —78 Acres square feet(Chosen units apply to following section also Approximate Area Units in question 2 apply to this section) ILPresently 11 After Completion 2a. Meadow or Brushland(non-agricultural) L 2b. Forested 2c. Agricultural 0 2d. Wetland[as per Articles 24 of Environmental Conservation Law(ECLA 2e. Water Surface Area 2f. Public 25 25 2 . Water Surface Area 2h. Unve etated rock, earth or fill 2i. Roads,buildings and other paved surfaces L 50 11 50 2'. Other(indicate e) a. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site (e.g. HdB, silty loam, etc.): Howard-Valois I I 3b. Soil Drainage: L Well Drained 100 % of Site E] Moderately Well Drained % of Site Poorly Drained % of Site 4a. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? es X o ❑N/A 4b. What is depth of bedrock? NA (feet) 4c. What is depth to the water table? NA (feet) 5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site 0-10% 100 % L 10-15% with slopes: 15% or greater % 6a. Is project substantially contiguous to, or does it contain a building, site or district, listed on or X Yes E]No L]N/A- Chemung Canal Trust eligible for the National or State Register of Company Historic Places? 6b. Or designated alocal landmark or in a local X es []No []N/A—Chemung Canal Trust j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 4 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form landmark district? 1company 7. Do hunting or fishing opportunities presently es []No LN/A If yes, identify each species: exist in the project area? 8. Does project site contain any species of plant or es JX No []N/A animal life that is identified as threatened or According to: endangered? Identify each Species: 9. Are there any unique or unusual landforms on the es X]No L]N/A project site? (i.e., cliffs, other geological Describe: formations) 10. Is the project site presently used by the es ❑No []N/A community or neighborhood as an open space or If yes, explain: Farmer's Market and Inlet Island recreation area? Promenade 11. Does the present site offer or include scenic views es []No []N/A known to be important to the community? Describe: Waterfront views 12. Is project within or contiguous to a site designated a Unique Natural Area(UNA) or es hTo �N/A critical environmental area by a local or state Describe: agency? 13. Streams within or contiguous to project area: a. Names of stream or name of river to which it is a 71 tributary: Cayuga Inlet and Flood Control Channel. 14. Lakes, ponds,wetland areas within or contiguous FaNiazme: Cayuga Lake to project area: e in acres): 15. Has the site been used for land disposal of solid es X]No L]N/A or hazardous wastes? Describe: 16. Is the site served by existing public utilities? es ❑No ON/A a. If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? Kyes ❑No QN/A b. If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? Res �To ❑N/A j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 5 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project(fill in dimensions as appropriate) la. Total contiguous area owned by project sponsor in acres: NA lb. Project acreage developed: 78 Acres initially 78 Acres ultimatel lc. Project acreage to remain undeveloped. NA ld. Length of project in miles: if appropriate)NA or feet: NA Ile. If project is an expansion, indicate percent of change proposed: NA K Number of off-street parking spaces existing- NA proposed:_ NA 1 . Maximum vehicular trips generated(upon completion ofproject)per day: NA and per hour: NA 1h. Height of tallest proposed structure: feet. 68 feet and 5 stories-proposed maximum allowable hei ht 1'. Linear feet of frontage along a public street or thoroughfare that the project will occupy? NA 2. Specify what type of natural material (i.e. rock, earth, etc.) and how much will be removed from the site: NA or added to the site: NA Specify what type of vegetation(trees, shrubs, ground cover) and how much will be removed from the site: acres: NA type of vegetation: NA 4. Will any mature trees or other locally important vegetation be removed by thisproject?NA 5. Are there any plans for re-vegetation to replace that removed during construction? NA 6. If single phase project, anticipated period of construction_NA months, (including demolition) 7. If multi-phased project, anticipated period of construction NA months, (including demolition) 7a. Total number of phases anticipated: NA 7b. Anticipated date of commencement for first phase NA month NA ear, (includin demolition 7c. Approximate completion date of final phase NA month NA year. 17d. Is phase one financially dependent on subsequent phases? Dyes DNo E /A 8. Will blasting occur during construction? Dyes ❑❑hTo ® /A; if yes, explain: 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction NA after project is completed 10.Number of jobs eliminated by this project: NA Explain: 11.Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities?Dyes Mo&/A; if yes, explain: 12a. Is surface or subsurface liquid waste disposal involved?❑Dyes Mo�/A; if yes, explain: 12b. If#12a is yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc): NA 12c. If surface disposal,where specifically will effluent be discharged? NA j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 6 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Concluded) 13.Will surface area of existin lakes, ponds, streams, or other surface waterways be increased or decreased by proposal?DYes ONo ®N/A; if yes, explain: 14a. Will project or any portion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to the 100 year flood plain? X es ONo ON/A r b. Does project or any portion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to: Cayuga Inle Fall Creek,JCascadilla Creek, Ca u a Lake, ISix Mile Cree , Silver Creek? (Circle all that apply) 14c. Does project or any portion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to wetlands as described in Article 24 Of the ECL?Dyes MNo EIN/A; 14d. If#14a,b or c is yes, explain: NA 15a. Does project involve disposal or solid waste?Dyes ® o ON/A; 115b. If#15a is yes, will an existing solid waste disposal facility be used? Dyes ONo &/A; 15c. If#15b is yes, give name of disposal facility- NA and its location: 15d. Will there be any wastes that will not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfil Q Oyes MoMX /A; if yes, explain: 15e. Will any solid waste be disposed of on site? ❑❑Yes Mo ® /A; if yes, explain: 16. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? yes Mo [A /A; if yes, specify: Dyes 17. Will project affect a building or site listed on or eligible for the National or State Register of Historic Places or a local landmark or in a landmark district? Myes Mo M/A; if yes, explain: Chemung Trust Building is located within boundary of area to be rezoned F18. Will project produce odors? Dyes Mo ® /A; if yes, explain: 19. Will project product operating noise exceed the local ambient noise level during construction? Dyes Mo M/A; After construction?Dyes ONo @N/A 120. Will project result in an increase of energy use?Dyes ❑No ® /A; if yes, indicate type(s) 1. Total anticipated water usage per day: gals/day. NA Source of water NA j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 7 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form C. ZONING AND PLANNING INFORMATION 1. Does the proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? [®Yes DNo M/A; if yes, indicate the decision required: Ozoning Amendment ClIZoning Variance D ew/revision of master plan ❑0 Subdivision 0 Site Plan OS ecial Use Permit OResource Management Plan DOther: 2. What is the current zoning classification of site?WF-la, WF-lb, WF lc, WF-ld, WEDZ-la, M-1, 1-1 3. If the site is developed as permitted by the rp esent zoning, what is the maximum potential development? Under existing zoning the maximum allowable height for WEDZ-1 a is 5 stories with 100% lot coverage for parcels50' or less in size and 90% for larger parcels, the maximum allowable height for I-1 is 4 stories with 50% lot coverage, WF-1 a is a no build zone, WF-1 a allows 1 story buildings, WF-1 c has a maximum height of 3 stories and WF-Id has a maximum allowable height of 5 stories. All of the WF properties currently allow for 100% lot coverage for arcels50' or less in size and 90% for larger parcels, 14. Is proposed use consistent with present zoning?Dyes @No ❑❑N/A 5. If#4 is no, indicate desired zoning: A consolidated zone to be called the VAT-1 zone. 6. If the site is developed by the proposed zoning,what is the maximum potential development of the site? The consolidated WF-1 zone would have a maximum allowable height of 5 stories. 7. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land-use plans? ®Yes ONo DN/A; If no, explain: 8. What is the dominant land use and zoning classification within a '/4 mile radius of the project? (e.g. R-la or R-lb) WF-la, WF-lb, AT-lc, WF-Id, WEDZ-la, WEDZ-lb, SW-2, R-3aa, R-3b, R-3a, R- 2c, R-2b, R-2a,R-la, P-1, M-1, I-1, B-4, B-2d, B-2c,B-2a, Adult Uses 19. Is the proposed action compatible with adjacent land uses? ® es DNo DN/A Explain: 10a. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? NA 10b. What is the minimum lot size proposed? NA 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community-provided services? (recreation, education, police, fire protection, etc.) ? Dyes &o 0❑N/A Explain: If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? Dyes DNo WN/A Explain: 12. Will the roposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? o DN/A If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? Dyes [T Dyes ❑❑No W/A Explain: j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 8 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form A APPROVALS 1. Approvals: 12a. Is any Federal permit required? Dyes ® o ON/A; Specify: kb. Does project involve State or Federal funding or financing?DYes ® o ON/A; If Yes, Specify: 2e. Local and Regional approvals: Type of Submittal Approval Agency Yes or No Approval Require Date Date Common Council You Adoption Board of Zoning Appeals BZA No Planning& Development Board No Ithaca Landmarks Preservation No Commission (ILPC Board of Public Works BPW No Fire Department No Police Department No Bui ing Commissioner No Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency No (IURA) j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 9 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form E. INFORMATIONAL DETAILS Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal,please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. F. VERIFICATION I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name: City of Ithaca Signature: Jennifer Kusznir Title: Economic Development Planner j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 10 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form PART 2—PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDES Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning Districts IMPACT ON LAND 1. Will there be an effect as a result of a physical change to project site? Small to Potential Can Impact be ❑Yes aj No Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? Any construction on slopes of 15%or greater, (15 foot rise per 100 foot of []Yes ❑No length), or where the general slope in the project exceeds 10%. Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than 3 feet. F ❑Yes []No Construction of parking facility/area for 50 or more vehicles. []Yes ❑No Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within 3 feet ❑yes ❑No of existing ground surface. Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve more than Eyes ❑No one phase or stage. Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than 1,000 tons ❑yes ❑No of natural material (i.e. rock or soil)per year. Construction of any new sanitary landfill. F ❑Yes ❑No Construction in a designated floodway. F []Yes ❑No Other impacts: Project requires a SWPPP&A Recreational River Permit F ❑Yes ❑No 2.Will there be an effect on any unique landforms found on the site? (i.e. Small to Potential Can Impact be cliffs, gor es, geological formations, etc.) Moderate Large Reduced by []YesLX No Impact Impact Project Change? Specific land forms: F []Yes ❑No IMPACT ON WATER 3.Will project affect any water body designated as protected? (Under Potential Can Impact be article 15 or 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.) Small to Moderate Large Reduced by ❑yes ❑X No Impact Impact Project Change? Developable area of site contains a protected water body F ❑Yes ❑No Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a ❑yes ❑No protected stream. F F- Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water ❑yes ❑No body. F- j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 11 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form Construction in a designated freshwater wetland. ❑Yes ❑No Other impacts: ❑Yes ❑No 4. Will project affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? Proposed action is a zoning change. The boundaries of the zoning change are contiguous to Six Mile Creek, Casacadilla Creek, Potential Can Impact be Cayuga Lake, and the Cayuga Inlet and Flood Control Channel. The Small to Moderate Large Reduced by proposed action is not expected to have a direct impact on any of these Impact Impact Project Change? bodies of water. However, any future project proposals that result from this zoning change will undergo a full environmental assessment. Eyes ❑No A 10% increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water or []Yes ❑No more than a 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Construction,alteration,or conversion of a body of water that exceeds []Yes ❑No 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Fall Creek,ISix Mile Creek Cascadilla Cre�ekj Silver Creek, Ca u a No impact []Yes ❑No Cake or the Ca u a Inlet? Other impacts: Zoning Boundary is contiguous to Six Mile Creek, FF-[L]Yes ❑No Cascadilla Creek, Cayuga Lake, and the Cayuga Inlet. 5.Will project affect surface or groundwater quality? Small to Moderate Potential Can Impact be Large Reduced by []Yes X No Impact Impact Project Change? Project will require a discharge permit. []Yes ❑No Project requires use of a source of water that does not have approval to serve proposed project. F F Yes ❑No Construction or operation causing any contamination of a public water supply system. F F Yes ❑No Project will adversely affect groundwater. ❑Yes ❑No Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which ❑yes ❑No presently do not exist or have inadequate capacity. F F Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of 20,000 []Yes []No gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute. Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an existing body of water to the extent that there will be an obvious visual contrast ❑Yes ❑No to natural conditions. Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical []Yes ❑No products greater than 1,100 gallons. F F Other impacts: F F ❑Yes ❑No j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 12 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form 6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns or surface water runoff? Small to Can Impact be Dyes ❑X No Moderate Potential Large Impact Reduced by Impact Project Change? Project would impede floodwater flows. oyes ❑No Project is likely to cause substantial erosion. F—Elyes ❑No Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. F FE]Yes ❑No Other impacts: Other impacts: []Yes 0 No IMPACT ON AIR Ses ill ict affect air quality? Small to Moderate PotentialLarge Can Impact be Reduced by Project No Impact Impact Change? Project will induce 500 or more vehicle []Yes ❑No trips in any 8-hour period per day. Project will result in the incineration of more than 2.5 tons of refuse per 24-hour []Yes ❑No day. Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million BTUs per ❑Yes ❑No hour. Other impacts: F Dyes ❑No IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS 8. Will project affect any threatened or endangered s ecies? Small to Moderate Potential Large Can Impact be Reduced by Project ❑Yes aj No Impact Impact Change? Reduction of any species listed on the New York or Federal list,using the site, found ❑Yes ❑No over, on, or near site. Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat. ❑Yes ❑No Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year other than for agricultural Dyes ❑No purposes. Other impacts: oyes ❑No 9. Will proposed action substantially affect Small to Moderate Potential Large Can Impact be Reduced by Project non-threatened or non-endangered species? Impact Impact Change? j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 13 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form []Yes ❑X No Proposed action would substantially interfere with any resident or migratory fish ❑Yes ❑No or wildlife species. Proposed action requires the removal or more than 1/2 acre of mature woods or []Yes ❑No other locally important vegetation. Other impacts: []Yes a No IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCE 10. Will the proposed action affect views,vistas or the visual character of the neighborhood or community? X❑ Yes ❑No The Proposed action is a zoning change. The boundaries of the zoning change include areas that contain scenic Small to potential Large views of the waterfront. While the zoning Moderate Impact Can Impact be Reduced by Project Change? change will not have a direct impact on the Impact views,it could allow for buildings than are currently allowed. Any future projects will have to undergo a complete environmental assessment to determine any impacts on views. Proposed land uses, or proposed action components obviously different from or in []Yes ❑No sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns,whether man-made or natural. Proposed land use, or proposed action components visible to users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly []Yes ❑No reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of that resource. Proposed action will result in the elimination or major screening of scenic views known to be ❑Yes ❑No important to the area. Other impacts: ❑Yes ❑No IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 11. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic,prehistoric or Small to paleontological importance? Moderate Potential Large Can Impact be Reduced by Project Impact Change? Eyes No -Proposed action is a zoning Impact change. The zoning change does not have a j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 14 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form direct impact on historic resources. Any future projects that are proposed as a result of this zoning change will undergo a separate environmental review. Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within or contiguous to any facility or site listed No ❑yes ❑No on or eligible for the National or State Register impact of Historic Places. Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the project site. ❑yes ❑No Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within or contiguous to any site designated as a local landmark or in a landmark district. - Zoning Boundary includes the Chemung No Canal Trust building, a locally and impact ❑yes ❑No nationally designated landmark. The Zoning change is not expected to have an impact on this building. Other impacts: ❑Yes ❑No j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 15 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District-111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of Small to Can Impact be existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities? Moderate Potential Large Reduced by Project ❑Yes ❑X No Impact Impact Change? The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. ❑Yes ❑No A major reduction of an open space important to the []Yes ❑No community. Other impacts: Impacts on Planned Cayuga Waterfront Trail Eyes ❑No IMPACT ON UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS AND CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS 13. Will the proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a site designated as a unique natural area Small to potential Large Can Impact be Reduced (UNA)or a critical environmental area(CEA)by a local or Moderate Impact b Project Change? state agenc ? Impact p y g ❑Yes XNo Proposed Action to locate within a UNA or CEA? Dyes ❑No Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of []Yes []No the resource Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment Oyes ❑No of the resource Other impacts: ❑Yes ❑No IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation Small to Can Impact be Reduced systems? Moderate Potential Large Impact p ❑X No Impact❑Yes by Project Change? Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or goods. ❑Yes ❑No Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. oyes ❑No Other impacts: ❑Yes ❑No IMPACT ON ENERGY 15. Will proposed action affect the community's sources Lod o potential Can Impact be Reduced by Project of fuel or energy supply? te Large Impact Change? Dyes ]No t j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 16 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form Proposed action causing greater than 5%increase in any ❑yes ❑No form of energy used in municipality. Proposed action requiring the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than ❑yes ❑No 50 single or two family residences. Other impacts: ❑yes ❑No IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS 16.Will there be objectionable odors,noise, glare,vibration Small to Potential or electrical disturbance during construction of or after Moderate Large Can Impact be Reduced by completion of this proposed action? Impact Impact Project Change? ❑Yes ❑X No Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school,or other ❑yes ❑No sensitive facility? Odors will occur routinely(more than one hour per day) []Yes ❑No Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding the ❑Yes ❑No local ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure. Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act []Yes ❑No as a noise screen. Other impacts: []Yes ❑No IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? Small to potential Can Impact be Reduced ❑yes [X No Moderate Large Impact by Project Change? Impact Proposed action will cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (i.e. oil,pesticides, chemicals, ❑Yes []No radiation, etc.)in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there will be a chronic low-level discharge or emission. Proposed action may result in the burial of"hazardous wastes"in any form(i.e. Toxic,poisonous,highly reactive, []Yes []No radioactive, irritating,infectious, etc.) Proposed action may result in the excavation or other disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of Dyes []No solid or hazardous wastes. Proposed action will result in the handling or disposal or hazardous wastes (i.e. toxic,poisonous,highly reactive, []Yes ❑No radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc.,including wastes that are solid, semi-solid, liquid or contain gases.) Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid []Yes []No j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 17 of 18 Proposed Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District—111512011 Full Environmental Assessment Form fuel. Use of any chemical for de-icing, soil stabilization or the control of vegetation, insects or animal life on the premises of []Yes []No any residential, commercial or industrial property in excess of 30,000 square feet. Other impacts: []Yes ❑No IMPACT GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing Small to community? Potential Can Impact be Reduced by ❑X Yes ❑No The proposed action is a rezoning,which Moderate Impact Large Impact Project Change? could lead to increased density in appropriate areas. The population of the City in which the proposed action is located is likely to grow by more than 5%of resident human ❑Yes ❑No population. The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating services will increase by more than 5%per year as a result of ❑Yes []No this proposed action. Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or []Yes ❑No goals: Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land Dyes ❑No use. The proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas of historic importance to the ❑Yes ❑No community. Development will create a demand for additional community ❑Yes ❑No services(e.g. schools,police, and fire, etc. Proposed action will set an important precedent for future []Yes ❑No actions. Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in one or ❑Yes ❑No more businesses. Other impacts: []Yes ❑No If any action in part 2 is identified as a potential large impact, or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact,proceed to part 3. j:\groups\planning and econ dev committee\2011 planning and economic development committee\06 June\waterfront- 2010 feaf form.doc Page 18 of 18 # Elf 6/15/11 Draft Resolution: Proposed Revisions to the Waterfront Zoning Districts - Determination of Environmental Significance WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is considering a proposal to revise the boundaries of the WEDZIa, 1-1, M-1, WF-la, WF-lb, WF-lc, and WF-ld zone and to establish a new WF Waterfront Zoning District, and WHEREAS, appropriate environmental review has been conducted including the preparation of the Full Environmental Assessment Form(FEAF), and WHEREAS, this rezoning has been reviewed by the Tompkins County Planning Department Pursuant to §239-1—m of the New York State General Municipal Law, which requires that all actions within 500 feet of a county or state facility, including county and state highways, be reviewed by the County Planning Department, and has also been reviewed by the City of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council, and the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board, and WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type I Action under the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (CEQR Sec.176-12B), and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, acting as Lead Agency, reviewed the Full Environmental Assessment Form prepared by Planning Staff and has determined that the adoption of the proposed zoning change will not have a significant effect on the environment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts as its own, the finding and conclusions more fully set forth on the Full Environmental Assessment Form, and be it further RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby determines that the proposed action at issue will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that further environmental review is unnecessary, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution constitutes notice of this negative declaration and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of the same, together with any attachments, in the City Clerk's Office, and forward the same to any other parties as required by law. JAGROUPS\Planning and Econ Dev Committee12011 Planning and Economic Development Committee106 June\WaterfrontResolution- Negdec11.03-10.doc Totripkins County DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING "01 a 121 )Iasf,Coutt Street,j Ithaca,NeFyfYork114850 Edward C.Marx,AICP � Commissioner of Planning ". Telephone(607)274-5560 and Community Sustainahility Fax(607)274-5578 June 3, 2011 Ms. Jennifer Kusznir,Economic Development Planner City of Ithaca 108 East Green Street Ithaca,NY 14850 Re: Review Pursuant to §239-1 and-m of the New York State General Municipal Law Action: Review of the Updated Proposal to Revise the City of Ithaca Waterfront Zones Dear Ms.Kusznir: This letter acknowledges your referral of the proposal identified above for review and comment by the Tompkins County Planning Department pursuant to §239 -1 and-m of the New York State General Municipal Law.The Department has reviewed the proposal,as submitted, and has determined that it may have negative inter-community, or county-wide impacts.The recommended modifications as noted February 16, 2011 letter remain as stated. If the Board does not incorporate these recommendations into its approval,such approval will require a vote of a supermajority(meaning a majority plus one)of all members of the decision-making body. Please inform us of your decision so that we can make it a part of the record. Sincerely, q Edward C. Marx,AICP Commissioner of Planning and Community Sustainability Inclusion through(Diversity CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street—3rd Floor Ithaca,New York 14850-5690 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT JOANN CORNISH,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT P14YLLISA A. DeSARNO,DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 41 Telephone: Planning&Development—607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA—607-274-6559 Email: planning@cityofithaca.org Email: iura@cityofithaca.org Fax: 607-274-6558 Fax: 607-274-6558 # F3a TO: Planning&Economic Development Committee FROM: Megan Gilbert,Planner DATE: June 9,2011 RE: Recommended Revisions to the Collegetown Area Form Districts The Collegetown Zoning Working Group has been meeting weekly to discuss concerns raised by members of the public,as well as issues raised by staff from the City's Building and Fire Departments. After several discussions,the Working Group recommends that the Planning&Economic Development Committee make the attached revisions to the Collegetown Area Form Districts. While the Working Group continues to oppose further limitation on fagade length in the Village Residential (VR)and Mixed Use(MU)districts,it believes the proposed limitations on fagade length in the Traditional Residential(TR)3 and 4 districts will provide an additional tool to preserve the existing context of these areas. The proposed limitations on fagade length are consistent with both the intent of the Traditional Residential districts and the"2009 Collegetown Urban Plan&Conceptual Design Guidelines." The recommended revisions to the maximum lot coverage by buildings and the minimum lot size requirements are based on recommendations from the Building Department. These revisions are intended to reduce the number of non-conforming properties in the proposed TR-1 and TR-2 districts. These properties are currently non-conforming under existing zoning,and the proposed changes will bring many of these properties into compliance. # F3b Collegetown Zoning Working Group June 9, 2011 Recommended Revisions to "Collegetown Area Form Districts" • Correction of error on the bottom of page 9 to read: "*Top Story Limitation—A third story with habitable space in the TR-1, TR-2, and TR-3 districts and a fourth story with habitable space in the TR-4 and VR-2 districts must be contained within a pitched roof." TR-1 LOT COVERAGE BY BUILDINGS (Pg. 12) Maximum 2� 35% MINIMUM LOT SIZE (Pg. 12) Area in Square Feet 1. One-family detached dwelling 4,-000 3,000* 2. Other uses 7,500 Width in Feet at Street Line 1. One-family detached dwelling 4-5 35* 2. Other uses 50 60 TR-2 LOT COVERAGE BY BUILDINGS (Pg. 14) Maximum 3"0 35%* MINIMUM LOT SIZE (Pg. 14) Area in Square Feet 1. One-family or two-family detached dwelling 5,4M 3,000* 2. Other uses 6,000 Width in Feet at Street Line 1. One-family or two-family detached dwelling 4-5 35* 2. Other uses 50 TR-3 STREET FACADE Length of fagade, max 50' (To be added on page 17 between"GLAZING" and"DOORS AND ENTRIES." This requirement will become letter"Q"in the above diagram and the subsequent requirements will be re-lettered.) TR-4 STREET FACADE Length of fagade, max 50' (To be added on page 19 between"GLAZING" and"DOORS AND ENTRIES." This requirement will become letter"Q" in the above diagram and the subsequent requirements will be re-lettered.) *Recommended,pending a GIS analysis