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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,
(jdotson@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.
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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
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-1a, WF-1b, WF-
1c, WF-1d zones, the M-1 zoning district, and a portion of the I-1 and WEDZ-1a zoning districts,
in order to create a new waterfront zoning district (WF). 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
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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.
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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.
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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-1b, WF-1c, and WF-1d, 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-1a 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.
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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. 100% 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
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Minimum Height
WF – Minimum of 32 stories and 3624 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. except for
aAccessory 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.
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 75% of the remaining
setback portion of any new building must be
constructed to have a minimum height of 24’ and be 2-5
stories in height. All existing properties that are
less than 60’ in depth, measured from the waterfront,
are exempt from the step back requirement.
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3. Setback Requirement
a. All properties greater than 60’ in depth that are
located along the waterfrontCayuga Inlet and Six Mile
Creek 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 bBuildings may hang
over the 15’ 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.
In addition, the fourth and fifth stories of a
building located within 15 of the waterfront must step
back in height a minimum of 10' measured from the
exterior wall of the second and third storyof the
building.
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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-1b, 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
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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.
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PROPOSED WATERFRONT RE-ZONING -JUNE 2011
NY State Plane, Central GRS 80 Datum
Map Source: Tompkins County Digital Planimetric Map 1991-2009
Map Prepared by: GIS Planning, City of Ithaca, NY, 1 June 2011.
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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 WEDZ1a, I-1, M-1,
WF-1a, WF-1b, WF-1c, and WF-1d zone and to establish a new WF Waterfront Zoning District.
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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: XPart 1 XPart 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:
XA. 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.
__B. 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. *
__C. 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:
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Full Environmental Assessment Form
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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.
Name of Action: Amendments to the Waterfront Zoning District
Location of Action: City of Ithaca
Name of Applicant/Sponsor: City of Ithaca
Address:
City/Town/Village: State: ZIP:
Business Phone:
Name of Owner (if Different):
Address:
City/Town/Village: State: ZIP:
Business Phone:
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Full Environmental Assessment Form
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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.-1-3, 43.-1-4, 43.-2-1.42, 52.-1-1.1, 52.-1-1.2, 52.-1-1.3,
52.-2-3, 52.-2-4, 52.-2-4, 52.-3-1.12, 58.-1-1, 58.-1-2, 58.-1-3, 58.-1-4, 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.-9-4, 73.-9-9, 79.-2-1.2
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Full Environmental Assessment Form
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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: X Urban Industrial X Commercial X 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) Presently After Completion
2a. Meadow or Brushland (non-agricultural)
2b. Forested
2c. Agricultural
2d. Wetland [as per Articles 24 of Environmental Conservation Law (ECL)]
2e. Water Surface Area
2f. Public 25 25
2g. Water Surface Area
2h. Unvegetated (rock, earth or fill)
2i. Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces 50 50
2j. Other (indicate type)
3a. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site (e.g. HdB, silty loam, etc.): Howard-Valois
3b. Soil Drainage: Well Drained _100_____% of Site
Moderately Well Drained ______% of Site
Poorly Drained ______% of Site
4a. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? Yes X No 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
with slopes:
0-10% 100 % 10-15% %
15% or greater %
6a. Is project substantially contiguous to, or does it
contain a building, site or district, listed on or
eligible for the National or State Register of
Historic Places?
X Yes No N/A- Chemung Canal Trust
Company
6b. Or designated a local landmark or in a local X Yes No N/A –Chemung Canal Trust
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landmark district? Company
7. Do hunting or fishing opportunities presently
exist in the project area? XYes No N/A If yes, identify each species:
8. Does project site contain any species of plant or
animal life that is identified as threatened or
endangered?
Yes X No N/A
According to:
Identify each Species:
9. Are there any unique or unusual landforms on the
project site? (i.e., cliffs, other geological
formations)
Yes X No N/A
Describe:
10. Is the project site presently used by the
community or neighborhood as an open space or
recreation area?
X Yes No N/A
If yes, explain: Farmer’s Market and Inlet Island
Promenade
11. Does the present site offer or include scenic views
known to be important to the community? X Yes No N/A
Describe: Waterfront views
12. Is project within or contiguous to a site
designated a Unique Natural Area (UNA) or
critical environmental area by a local or state
agency?
Yes X No N/A
Describe:
13. Streams within or contiguous to project area: a. Names of stream or name of river to which it is a
tributary: Cayuga Inlet and Flood Control Channel.
14. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous
to project area:
a. Name: Cayuga Lake
b. Size (in acres):
15. Has the site been used for land disposal of solid
or hazardous wastes? Yes X No N/A
Describe:
16. Is the site served by existing public utilities?
a. If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow
connection?
b. If Yes, will improvements be necessary to
allow connection?
X Yes No N/A
X Yes No N/A
Yes X No N/A
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate)
1a. Total contiguous area owned by project sponsor in acres: NA
1b. Project acreage developed: 78 Acres initially 78 Acres ultimately
1c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped: NA
1d. Length of project in miles: (if appropriate) NA ___________ or feet: ______ NA _______
1e. If project is an expansion, indicate percent of change proposed: NA
1f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing: NA proposed: ____ NA _____________
1g. Maximum vehicular trips generated (upon completion of project) per day: NA and per hour: NA
1h. Height of tallest proposed structure: feet. 68 feet and 5 stories-proposed maximum allowable height
1j. 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______________________
3. 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 this project? 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 year, (including demolition)
7c. Approximate completion date of final phase NA month NA year.
7d. Is phase one financially dependent on subsequent phases? Yes No X N/A
8. Will blasting occur during construction? Yes No X N/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? Yes No X N/A; if yes, explain:
12a. Is surface or subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? Yes No X N/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
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Concluded)
13. Will surface area of existing lakes, ponds, streams, or other surface waterways be increased or decreased
by proposal? Yes No X 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 Yes No N/A
14b. Does project or any portion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to: Cayuga Inlet
Fall Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Cayuga Lake , Six Mile Creek , 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? Yes X No N/A;
14d. If #14a, b or c is yes, explain: NA
15a. Does project involve disposal or solid waste? Yes X No N/A;
15b. If #15a is yes, will an existing solid waste disposal facility be used? Yes No X N/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 landfill?
Yes No X N/A; if yes, explain:
15e. Will any solid waste be disposed of on site? Yes No X N/A; if yes, explain:
16. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? Yes No X N/A; if yes, specify:
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? X Yes No N/A; if yes, explain:
Chemung Trust Building is located within boundary of area to be rezoned
18. Will project produce odors? Yes No X N/A; if yes, explain:
19. Will project product operating noise exceed the local ambient noise level during construction?
Yes No N/A; After construction? Yes No X N/A
20. Will project result in an increase of energy use? Yes No X N/A; if yes, indicate type(s)
21. Total anticipated water usage per day: gals/day. NA Source of water NA
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C. ZONING AND PLANNING INFORMATION
1. Does the proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? X Yes No N/A; if yes, indicate
the decision required:
X Zoning Amendment Zoning Variance New/revision of master plan Subdivision
Site Plan Special Use Permit Resource Management Plan Other:
2. What is the current zoning classification of site? WF-1a, WF-1b, WF_1c, WF-1d, WEDZ-1a, M-1, I-1
3. If the site is developed as permitted by the present zoning, what is the maximum potential development?
Under existing zoning the maximum allowable height for WEDZ-1a 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-1a is a no build zone, WF-1a allows 1 story buildings, WF-1c has a maximum
height of 3 stories and WF-1d has a maximum allowable height of 5 stories. All of the WF properties
currently allow for 100% lot coverage for parcels50’ or less in size and 90% for larger parcels,
4. Is proposed use consistent with present zoning? Yes X No N/A
5. If #4 is no, indicate desired zoning: A consolidated zone to be called the WF-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?
X Yes No N/A; If no, explain:
8. What is the dominant land use and zoning classification within a ¼ mile radius of the project?
(e.g. R-1a or R-1b) WF-1a, WF-1b, WF-1c, WF-1d, WEDZ-1a, WEDZ-1b, SW-2, R-3aa, R-3b, R-3a, R-
2c, R-2b, R-2a, R-1a, P-1, M-1, I-1, B-4, B-2d, B-2c, B-2a, Adult Uses
9. Is the proposed action compatible with adjacent land uses? X Yes No N/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.) ? Yes X No N/A Explain:
If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? Yes No X N/A
Explain:
12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels?
Yes X No N/A If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic?
Yes No X N/A Explain:
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D. APPROVALS
1. Approvals:
2a. Is any Federal permit required? Yes X No N/A; Specify:
2b. Does project involve State or Federal funding or financing? Yes X No N/A; If Yes, Specify:
2c. Local and Regional approvals:
Agency
Yes or No
Type of
Approval Required
Submittal
Date
Approval
Date
Common Council Yes Adoption
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) No
Planning & Development Board No
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission (ILPC)
No
Board of Public Works (BPW) No
Fire Department No
Police Department No
Building Commissioner No
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
(IURA)
No
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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
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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?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact be
Reduced by
Project Change?
Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater, (15 foot rise per 100 foot of
length), or where the general slope in the project exceeds 10%. Yes No
Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than 3 feet. 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
of existing ground surface. Yes No
Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve more than
one phase or stage. Yes No
Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than 1,000 tons
of natural material (i.e. rock or soil) per year. Yes No
Construction of any new sanitary landfill. Yes No
Construction in a designated floodway. Yes No
Other impacts: Project requires a SWPPP & A Recreational River Permit Yes No
2. Will there be an effect on any unique landforms found on the site? (i.e.
cliffs, gorges, geological formations, etc.)
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact be
Reduced by
Project Change?
Specific land forms: Yes No
IMPACT ON WATER
3. Will project affect any water body designated as protected? (Under
article 15 or 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.)
Yes X No
Small to Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact be
Reduced by
Project Change?
Developable area of site contains a protected water body Yes No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a
protected stream. Yes No
Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water
body. Yes No
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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,
Cayuga Lake, and the Cayuga Inlet and Flood Control Channel. The
proposed action is not expected to have a direct impact on any of these
bodies of water. However, any future project proposals that result
from this zoning change will undergo a full environmental assessment.
x Yes No
Small to Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact be
Reduced by
Project Change?
A 10% increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water or
more than a 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Construction, alteration, or conversion of a body of water that exceeds
10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Fall Creek, Six Mile Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Silver Creek, Cayuga
Lake or the Cayuga Inlet? No impact Yes No
Other impacts: Zoning Boundary is contiguous to Six Mile Creek,
Cascadilla Creek, Cayuga Lake, and the Cayuga Inlet. Yes No
5. Will project affect surface or groundwater quality?
Yes X No
Small to Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact be
Reduced by
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.
Yes No
Construction or operation causing any contamination of a public water
supply system.
Yes No
Project will adversely affect groundwater. Yes No
Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which
presently do not exist or have inadequate capacity.
Yes No
Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of 20,000
gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute.
Yes No
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
to natural conditions.
Yes No
Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical
products greater than 1,100 gallons.
Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
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6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns or surface water
runoff?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential Large Impact
Can Impact be
Reduced by
Project Change?
Project would impede floodwater flows. Yes No
Project is likely to cause substantial erosion. Yes No
Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Yes No
Other impacts: Other impacts: Yes No
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will project affect air quality?
Yes X No
Small to Moderate
Impact
Potential Large
Impact
Can Impact be Reduced by Project
Change?
Project will induce 500 or more vehicle
trips in any 8-hour period per day. Yes No
Project will result in the incineration of
more than 2.5 tons of refuse per 24-hour
day.
Yes No
Project emission rate of all contaminants
will exceed 5 lbs per hour or a heat source
producing more than 10 million BTUs per
hour.
Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
8. Will project affect any threatened or
endangered species?
Yes X No
Small to Moderate
Impact
Potential Large
Impact
Can Impact be Reduced by Project
Change?
Reduction of any species listed on the New
York or Federal list, using the site, found
over, on, or near site.
Yes No
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
purposes.
Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
9. Will proposed action substantially affect
non-threatened or non-endangered species?
Small to Moderate
Impact
Potential Large
Impact
Can Impact be Reduced by Project
Change?
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Yes X No
Proposed action would substantially
interfere with any resident or migratory fish
or wildlife species.
Yes No
Proposed action requires the removal or
more than 1/2 acre of mature woods or
other locally important vegetation.
Yes No
Other impacts: Yes X 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
views of the waterfront. While the zoning
change will not have a direct impact on the
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.
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential Large
Impact Can Impact be Reduced by Project Change?
Proposed land uses, or proposed action
components obviously different from or in
sharp contrast to current surrounding land use
patterns, whether man-made or natural.
Yes No
Proposed land use, or proposed action
components visible to users of aesthetic
resources which will eliminate or significantly
reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of
that resource.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in the elimination or
major screening of scenic views known to be
important to the area.
Yes No
Other impacts: x Yes No
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
11. Will proposed action impact any site or
structure of historic, prehistoric or
paleontological importance?
Yes X No -Proposed action is a zoning
change. The zoning change does not have a
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential Large
Impact
Can Impact be Reduced by Project
Change?
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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
on or eligible for the National or State Register
of Historic Places.
No
impact Yes No
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
Canal Trust building, a locally and
nationally designated landmark. The Zoning
change is not expected to have an impact on
this building.
No
Impact Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
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IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of
existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential Large
Impact
Can Impact be
Reduced by Project
Change?
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. Yes No
A major reduction of an open space important to the
community. Yes No
Other impacts: Impacts on Planned Cayuga Waterfront Trail Yes 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
(UNA) or a critical environmental area (CEA) by a local or
state agency?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential Large
Impact
Can Impact be Reduced
by Project Change?
Proposed Action to locate within a UNA or CEA? Yes No
Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of
the resource Yes No
Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment
of the resource Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation
systems?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential Large Impact Can Impact be Reduced
by Project Change?
Alteration of present patterns of movement of people
and/or goods. Yes No
Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
IMPACT ON ENERGY
15. Will proposed action affect the community's sources
of fuel or energy supply?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large Impact
Can Impact be Reduced by Project
Change?
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Proposed action causing greater than 5% increase in any
form of energy used in municipality. Yes No
Proposed action requiring the creation or extension of an
energy transmission or supply system to serve more than
50 single or two family residences.
Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration
or electrical disturbance during construction of or after
completion of this proposed action?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact be Reduced by
Project Change?
Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school, or other
sensitive facility? Yes No
Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day) Yes No
Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding the
local ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure.
Yes No
Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act
as a noise screen. Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety?
Yes X No
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large Impact
Can Impact be Reduced
by Project Change?
Proposed action will cause a risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances (i.e. oil, pesticides, chemicals,
radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or
there will be a chronic low-level discharge or emission.
Yes No
Proposed action may result in the burial of “hazardous
wastes” in any form (i.e. Toxic, poisonous, highly reactive,
radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc.)
Yes No
Proposed action may result in the excavation or other
disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of
solid or hazardous wastes.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in the handling or disposal or
hazardous wastes (i.e. toxic, poisonous, highly reactive,
radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc., including wastes that
are solid, semi-solid, liquid or contain gases.)
Yes No
Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid Yes No
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fuel.
Use of any chemical for de-icing, soil stabilization or the
control of vegetation, insects or animal life on the premises of
any residential, commercial or industrial property in excess of
30,000 square feet.
Yes No
Other impacts: Yes No
IMPACT GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing
community?
X Yes No The proposed action is a rezoning, which
could lead to increased density in appropriate areas.
Small to
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large Impact
Can Impact be Reduced by
Project Change?
The population of the City in which the proposed action is
located is likely to grow by more than 5% of resident human
population.
Yes No
The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating
services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of
this proposed action.
Yes No
Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or
goals: Yes No
Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land
use. Yes No
The proposed action will replace or eliminate existing
facilities, structures, or areas of historic importance to the
community.
Yes No
Development will create a demand for additional community
services (e.g. schools, police, and fire, etc. Yes No
Proposed action will set an important precedent for future
actions. Yes No
Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in one or
more businesses. Yes No
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.
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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
WEDZ1a, I-1, M-1, WF-1a, WF-1b, WF-1c, and WF-1d 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-l–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.
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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
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 façade length in the Village Residential
(VR) and Mixed Use (MU) districts, it believes the proposed limitations on façade 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 façade 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 25% 35%
MINIMUM LOT SIZE (Pg. 12)
Area in Square Feet
1. One-family detached dwelling 6,000 3,000*
2. Other uses 7,500
Width in Feet at Street Line
1. One-family or two-family detached dwelling 45 35*
2. Other uses 50 60
TR-2
LOT COVERAGE BY BUILDINGS (Pg. 14)
Maximum 30% 35%*
MINIMUM LOT SIZE (Pg. 14)
Area in Square Feet
1. One-family or two-family detached dwelling 5,000 3,000*
2. Other uses 6,000
Width in Feet at Street Line
1. One-family or two-family detached dwelling 45 35*
2. Other uses 50
TR-3
STREET FAÇADE
Length of façade, 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 FAÇADE
Length of façade, 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