HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2017-08-02COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. August 2, 2017
PRESENT:
Mayor Myrick
Alderpersons (8) Brock, McGonigal, Nguyen, Fleming, Smith, Kerslick, Martell,
Mohlenhoff
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk – Conley Holcomb
City Attorney – Lavine
City Controller - Thayer
Community Development Director – Bohn
Human Resources Director – Michell-Nunn
Youth Bureau Director – Klohmann
GIAC Director – McBean-Clairborne
EXCUSED:
Alderpersons (2) Murtagh, Gearhart
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Myrick led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS:
Presentation of City of Ithaca Quarterly Employee Recognition Award
Mayor Myrick presented the City of Ithaca Quarterly Employee Recognition Award to
GIAC’s “Let's Read Team”. The Let's Read Team is composed of Nagiane Arriaza, Lori
Brewington, Rahmel Mack, and Jackie Greene. The Team was nominated for working
collaboratively to design a successful reading program model that resulted in a group of
10 participants showing significant improvements in their reading levels in the first five
months.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
5.1 Presentation of Community Investment Incentive Tax Abatement Program
Toolkit (CIITAP) by the City of Ithaca Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee
Youth Bureau Director Liz Klohmann, Human Resources Director Schelley Michell-
Nunn, and Sue Kittel, representing the City’s Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee,
presented a toolkit that was developed to assist developers who apply for tax
abatements through the Community Investment Incentive Tax Abatement Program
(CIITAP). The toolkit is intended to assist developers meet the program’s requirements
for diversity and inclusion. They reviewed the four phases of self-assessment included
in the toolkit:
Planning and Preparation
Implementation
Sustainability
Review and Assessment
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the use of local labor forces on development
projects. It was noted that this toolkit focuses more on general operations vs.
construction.
Alderperson Brock stated that she appreciates the level of expertise and talent that was
brought together through this project. The Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee
members expressed their thanks to the City for partnering with them on this project,
specifically Chief of Staff Dan Cogan, Alderperson Brock, HR Director Schelley Michell-
Nunn, Manager of Organizational Development Leslie Moskowitz, and Community
Development Director Nels Bohn. They noted that this toolkit was designed for the City;
however Tompkins County and other organizations could benefit from its use too if
people are looking for assistance.
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PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
The following people addressed Common Council:
N. Lin Davidson, Tompkins County Farm Bureau President, and Monika Roth, Cornell
Cooperative Extension, responded to statements made in the Resolution adopted by
Common Council in June in support of seeking an Amicus Curiae Status in the Matter of
Riverkeeper, Inc. et al. v. Basil Seggos and New York Department of Conservation.
They stated that the Clean Water Act is available on-line and is followed locally. They
stated that there are four farms in the area that could affect the watershed, and noted
that the Town of Dryden Agriculture Committee did not vote to support this effort. They
further encouraged Council members to reach out and speak with experts on this topic if
they have questions.
Bob Nobles, City of Ithaca, spoke about property owner responsibilities including
trimming trees and bushes so they do not interfere with their neighbor’s property. He
urged the City to enforce the applicable laws.
Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca, discussed issues related to crime and public safety on the
Commons, vehicular and bicycle safety, abandoned bicycles that are left at popular bike
racks, and discrimination.
Cesar Flores Martin, Ithaca, spoke in favor of participatory budgeting and allowing
community members, including local youth, to vote on expenditures that affect their
neighborhoods.
Shentai Rivkin, City of Ithaca/Youth Organizing Fellowship, spoke in favor of
participatory budgeting and the need to reach out to people in the community who are
under-represented.
Mary Zichetella and Kathleen Cole, City of Ithaca, discussed her efforts to get a bench,
shelter, and traffic calming measures on N. Geneva Street to enhance the safety of the
people using the bus stop in front of McGraw House.
Joel Harlan, Town of Newfield, voiced his support for economic development,
responsible growth, and the need for a convention center.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMON COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR:
Alderperson Nguyen responded to comments made regarding the bus shelter at
McGraw House. He explained that McPherson Builders is the contractor who will install
the bench and TCAT will install the shelter. The mid-block crosswalk has been
approved by the City. He further thanked the Youth Fellows for coming out and sharing
their thoughts on participatory budgeting; and agreed that more needs to be done in
terms of signage and education regarding bicycle safety.
Alderperson Brock thanked Ms. Roth and Mr. Davidson for their comments and noted
that she would reach out to them in the future. She clarified that there was a public
comment period was not available prior to the 2012 construction of a manure lagoon in
Dryden. She further shared the history of a different manure lagoon that failed and
disbursed manure into Salmon Creek, and noted the recent algae blooms in the Finger
Lakes. She stressed the importance of the health of our lakes and drinking water
sources.
Alderperson Kerslick thanked the McGraw House residents for their comments. He
expressed concerns about the Quarry Street crosswalk, noting that it is dangerous to
pedestrians and needs signage and improved street markings.
Mayor Myrick announced that $50,000 has been set aside for traffic calming
improvements. Forms are available on the City website for people to complete and
submit to the Engineering Division. All requests will be reviewed and prioritized at the
end of the year for 2018 projects.
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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
9.1 An Ordinance to Amend the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, Chapter 325,
Entitled “Zoning,” To Expand the Street Level Active Use Zone
A. Declaration of Lead Agency – Resolution
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Brock
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 zoning amendment is an “Unlisted” Action pursuant to the
City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Ordinance, which requires environmental
review under CEQR; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare itself
lead agency for the environmental review of the proposal to amend the City of Ithaca
Municipal Code, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning,” To Expand the Requirement for Street
Level Active Uses in the downtown area.
Carried Unanimously
B. Declaration of Environmental Significance – Resolution
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Smith
WHEREAS, The Common Council is considering a proposal to amend the Municipal
Code of the City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning,” To Expand the Requirement
for Street Level Active Uses in the Downtown Area; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate environmental review has been conducted, including the
preparation of a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), dated June 21, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a “TYPE I” Action under the City Environmental
Quality Review Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, acting as lead agency, has
reviewed the FEAF prepared by planning staff; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts
as its own the findings and conclusions more fully set forth on the Full Environmental
Assessment Form, dated June 21, 2017; 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.
Carried Unanimously
C. An Ordinance to Amend the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, Chapter 325,
Entitled “Zoning,” To Expand the Street Level Active Use Zone
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Smith
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca that
Chapter 325, Zoning, be amended as follows:
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Section 1. Chapter 325 (“Zoning”), Section 325-8D(3).(“Zoning Regulations-Additional
Restriction in the CBD Districts”) of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(3) All properties located in the CBD district that contain a storefront that
fronts on the Primary Commons must contain an active use on the street
level for that portion of the building that fronts onto the Primary
Commons. Additionally, all properties located within the
boundaries shown on the map, entitled “Proposed Boundary for
Mandatory Street Level Active Use Overlay Zone (SLAUOZ)-July
2017” [that front on the Secondary Commons, as defined in Section
157-3 of the City Code, along with properties fronting on the North side
of Green Street between Geneva Street and the Tuning Fork], must also
contain active use on the street level for the portions of the building that
front onto the street. Non-active uses are prohibited on the storefronts
that front onto the street or onto the Primary Commons. Examples of
non-active uses include, but are not limited to, any residential uses or
commercial activities that have blocked windows. The boundaries of the
street level active use zone are shown on the map, entitled “Proposed
Boundary For Mandatory Street Level Active Use Overlay Zone-July
May 2017”
(a) "Active uses" are defined as uses that encourage high levels
of pedestrian activity and enliven the streetscape, and create well-
lit spaces with ample visibility into the storefront area. Active uses
include, but are not limited to, the following:
[1] Retail store or service commercial facility.
[2] Restaurant, fast-food establishment, or tavern.
[3] Theater, bowling alley, auditorium, or other similar public
Place of assembly.
[4] Hotel.
[5] Bank or monetary institution.
[6] Confectionary, millinery, dressmaking and other activities
Involving light hand fabrication, as well as sales.
(b) Additional uses may be permitted if the Planning and
Development Board determines them to be an active use and grants
special approval for the use. The Planning Board may also grant a
special approval of a nonactive use if a property owner is able to
show that the physical structure is not easily adaptable to be used
as one of the above listed active uses.
Section 2. Chapter 325, Section 325-5, Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of the City of
Ithaca is hereby amended to create a Street Level Active Use Overlay Zone (SLAUOZ)
to include properties located [in the Primary and Secondary Commons, and any
properties located on the North Side of Green Street between Albany Street and the
Tuning Fork.] Within the boundaries displayed on the map entitled “Proposed
Boundary for Mandatory Street Level Active Use Overlay Zone (SLAUOZ)-July
2017”, [“Proposed Boundary for Mandatory Street Level Active Use Zone May 2017”], a
copy of which shall be on file in the City Clerk’s office.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, then that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance.
Section 4. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance
with law upon publication of notices as provided in the Ithaca City Charter.
Alderperson McGonigal requested that the boundaries be clarified. City Planner Kusznir
noted that the boundaries are from South Geneva Street to the Tuning Fork (Seneca
Way), to Buffalo Street and includes the Secondary Commons. She further explained
that the residential houses on Green Street have been exempted and any buildings within
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the district that have first floors that are not conducive for active uses can be exempted
by the Planning Board.
Alderperson Brock noted that street level use increases vibrancy for pedestrians and
vehicle traffic and questioned whether there were similar plans for the Rt. 13 corridor.
Alderperson Martell commented that someone raised the same question about the
waterfront zone. City Planner Kusznir responded that those plans have not been
developed to date.
A vote on the Ordinance resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
9.2 An Ordinance to Amend the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, Chapter 325,
Entitled “Zoning” To Establish New Zoning for the Waterfront Area
A. Declaration of Lead Agency – Resolution
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Brock
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 zoning amendment is a “TYPE I” Action pursuant to the City
Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Ordinance, which requires environmental review;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare itself
lead agency for the environmental review of the proposed new zoning for the waterfront
area.
Carried Unanimously
B. Declaration of Environmental Significance – Resolution
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Kerslick
WHEREAS, The Common Council is considering adoption of new zoning for the
waterfront area; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate environmental review has been conducted, including the
preparation of a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), dated April 17, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is a “TYPE I” Action under the City Environmental
Quality Review Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, acting as lead agency, has
reviewed the FEAF prepared by planning staff; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts
as its own the findings and conclusions more fully set forth on the Full Environmental
Assessment Form, dated April 17, 2017; 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.
Carried Unanimously
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C. An Ordinance to Amend the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, Chapter 325,
Entitled “Zoning” To Establish New Zoning for the Waterfront Area
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Smith
1. Whereas, on September 2, 2015, the Common Council adopted Plan Ithaca as
Phase I of the City Comprehensive Plan, and
2. Whereas, this plan identifies the desired future land uses in the City, as well as
areas where development is anticipated and encouraged, and identifies
community goals and recommendations for the City, and
3. Whereas, on August 17, 2015, the City of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan Committee
submitted a written recommendation to the City that included developing a plan
for the waterfront as a priority for the next phase of the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, and
4. Whereas, in November of 2015, the Planning and Economic Development
Committee of the Common Council directed Planning Staff to begin working on
a waterfront development plan as a part of the next phase for the Comprehensive
Plan, and
5. Whereas, on March 2, 2016, the Common Council adopted legislation
establishing a Temporary Mandatory Planned Unit Development (TMPUD),and
6. Whereas, the intent of the TMPUD was to provide the Common Council with
transitional oversight over potential development projects in order to ensure
development in the waterfront study area supports the goals of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, while the plan for the waterfront and the associated new
zoning could be established, and
7. Whereas, the TMPUD was established for a period of 18 months, during which
time the Common Council was charged with adopting new zoning regulations for
the waterfront area, and
8. Whereas, the City Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals for the Waterfront
Mixed Use area as the creation of a mixed use district, including commercial, and
housing, with an emphasis on uses that create an active waterfront environment,
and
9. Whereas, the City Comprehensive Plan further notes that new development
should protect view sheds and allow public access to the waterfront, and
pedestrian and bicycle connections should be improved, and reducing the
impacts of parking in new development should be carefully considered, and
10. Whereas, in order to develop recommendations for the plan and for the zoning,
the City established a waterfront working group made up of 17 members of the
public and City Planning Staff, and
11. Whereas, the waterfront working group began meeting in September of 2016 and
in December of 2016 they hosted two open houses in order to solicit additional
input from the public, and
12. Whereas, given the deadline of establishing new zoning prior to the expiration of
the TMPUD in September 2017, the waterfront working group has focused on
completing a land use section of the plan and making recommendations for future
zoning for the Waterfront Study Area, and
13. Whereas, using feedback from the public and goals from Plan Ithaca the working
group has completed the land use section of the draft plan and has used this
section to make recommendations for changes to the current zoning in the
Waterfront Study Area, and
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14. Whereas, the Waterfront Working Group received extensive comments from
Form Ithaca, and the group reviewed and incorporated many of these comments.
It is recommended that some of the comments, including glazing and building
entrance requirements be addressed in design review guidelines, and
15. Whereas, the Waterfront Working Group recommends that the City consider
incorporating mandatory design review for all new construction in the waterfront
in order to ensure that any new structures are constructed to conform with the
common vision throughout the waterfront districts, and further recommends that
the City develop Design Guidelines for all of the Waterfront Zoning districts, and
16. Whereas, other comments from Form Ithaca regarding maximum block perimeter
and maximum block length were not in this ordinance, but are recognized to be
important aspects of defining the future neighborhoods, and
17. Whereas, the Waterfront Working Group recommends that block length and
perimeter be considered after the transportation chapter of the Waterfront Area
Plan is completed, in order to allow for a future transportation network to be
defined and a vision of future block sizes and streetscapes to be developed, and
18. Whereas, the City recognizes the need to further study the transportation issues
in this area, and
19. Whereas, the Waterfront Working Group will begin working on a transportation
chapter for the Waterfront Plan at their August 11, 2017 meeting and intends to
complete the chapter by the end of the year, and
20. Whereas, the transportation chapter of the Waterfront Plan will utilize existing
transportation data, public comments, and these proposed zoning rules in order
to analyze transportation issues in this area and will make recommendations for
improvements, which may or may not include the need for further study or
modifications to land use regulations, and
21. Whereas, the group chose not to incorporate the recommended parking location
requirement due to the variety of lot sizes and types in the waterfront area,
instead, it is the recommendation of the waterfront working group that the City
consider the importance of maintaining on street parking in order to reduce the
footprints of standalone parking lots, and
22. Whereas, the Waterfront Working Group further recognizes that the
recommended zoning may not always account for specific project proposals that
may be of a benefit to the community, and therefore recommends that the City
consider adopting legislation to allow for Planned Unit Developments in the
waterfront districts, and
23. Whereas, the Waterfront Working group will continue to meet until all chapters
outlined in Plan Ithaca are analyzed and applied to the Waterfront Plan and future
amendments to the zoning may be necessary to reflect the goals and
recommendations of that plan; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Common Council does hereby adopt the Land Use Chapter of the
Waterfront Plan with the intent that the once the full Waterfront Plan is completed, this
chapter will be inserted as a part of the plan, and
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-
BE IT NOW ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
that Chapter 325 of the City Code be amended as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 325-3B of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca, entitled
“Definitions and Word Usage”, is hereby amended to add the following new definitions:
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LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Fabrication, processing, manufacturing, converting, altering, assembling or
other handling of products that:
A. Does not result in:
(1) Dissemination of noise, vibration, odor, dust, smoke, detectable gas or
fumes or their atmospheric pollutant beyond the boundaries of the property
lines in which such use is conducted;
(2) Unusual hazard of fire, explosion or other physical danger to any person,
building or vegetation;
(3) Radiation or interference with radio or television reception beyond the
boundary of the property;
(4) A harmful discharge of waste material or any other means of disposal of
waste material other than by delivery to an authorized, off-site treatment facility;
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Fabrication, processing, manufacturing, converting, altering, assembling or
other handling of products. Heavy industrial uses may result in loud noises,
vibrations, or odors. These negative effects must be mitigated, so that the
impacts do not reach beyond the boundaries of the district where the use is
permitted.
HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Health Care Facilities are places that provide health care services, but are not
intended for overnight stay. Health Care Facilities may include, clinics,
outpatient care centers, and urgent care facilities.
FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITY
Any facility that is used to transform raw ingredients, by physical or chemical
means, into food or other items meant for human consumption, or for food into
other forms, including the processing and packaging of the food items. Food
Production Facilities may include, but are not limited to bakeries, brew pubs,
coffee roasters, wineries, food packaging facilities.
Section 2. Section 325-4 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca, entitled
“Establishment of Districts”, is hereby amended in order to add the following zoning
districts:
WE/WFD West End/Waterfront District
CSD Cherry Street District
ND Newman District
MD Market District
Section 325-4 is further amended to delete the following zoning districts:
M-1 Marine Commercial
WF-1 Waterfront 1
WF-2 Waterfront 2
Section 3. Section 325-8 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby
amended as follows to establish district regulations for the new WE/WF District and to
amend the District Regulations Chart as follows:
West End/Waterfront District (WE/WF)
Permitted Primary Uses – Permitted Primary uses may be combined in a
single building. All new construction must go through a mandatory
design review process.
1. Multiple Family dwelling (See § 325-3).
2. Rooming or boarding house.
3. Cooperative household (See § 325-3).
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4. Townhouse or garden apartment housing.
5. Nursery school, child day care center, group Adult Day Care.
6. Nursing, convalescent or rest home.
7. Church and related buildings.
8. Public park or playground.
9. Library, fire station
10. Funeral Home or Mortuary
11. Business or professional Office
12. Bed and Breakfast Inns
13. Bank or Monetary Institution
14. Office of Government
15. Public, private or parochial school
16. Neighborhood commercial facility.
17. Retail store or service commercial facility.
18. Restaurant, fast food establishment, tavern.
19. Club, lodge or private social center.
20. Confectionery, millinery, dressmaking and other activities involving light
Hand fabrication as well as sales
21. Theater, bowling alley, auditorium or other similar place of public
assembly
22. Hotel, motel.
23. Water Related Light Industrial Uses, including boat fueling stations
24. Sale, rental, repair or storage, of marine related recreational equipment
Such as boats, marine engines, sails, cabin equipment
BY SPECIAL PERMIT OF BOARD OF APPEALS:
1. Redemption Center
2. Public utility structure except office.
3. Parking Garage, with design review.
Specifically Prohibited in the WE/WF District:
Specifically Prohibited: Heavy Industrial Uses, Non Water Related Light
Industrial, 1 and 2 family detached or semi-detached dwellings, Mobile
Homes, Propane or Petroleum Fuel Storage, Cemeteries, Casinos,
Fueling Stations, Single Story stand-alone Self-Storage Facilities and no
storage uses of any kind on the ground floor, except as an accessory
use, Big Box Retail, Drive Through Establishments, Large Beverage
Producers, Motor Vehicle Sales and Service, Printing, Heating, a/c, etc.
Permitted Accessory Uses
1. Any accessory use permitted in the B-2 Zone
2. Boat fueling station
3. Snowmobile sales, service, rental in conjunction with boat sales, rental
Or service
4. Parking lot/parking garage
5. Dock
6. Outdoor storage of materials
7. Storage of marine related recreation equipment such as boats, marine
engines, sails, cabin equipment as it relates to permitted primary uses
under zoning
Off Street Parking Requirement
None
Off Street Loading Requirement
1 space, unless an on street loading space is already provided for in the
public right of way
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Minimum Lot Size (SF)
None
Minimum Width in Feet at Street Line
None
Maximum Building Length
New structures should be constructed to be no more than 100’ in length. The
Planning Board may grant an exception to this rule. A residential structure
composed of three or more attached modules with shared sidewalls, the
facade of each module measuring no more than 25 feet in length and
maintaining a uniform setback from the street line. Modules within a row house
may consist of a single dwelling unit or may contain multiple vertically stacked
dwelling units. Each module must have one street-facing entry.
Maximum Building Height
Any building not located along the water can have a maximum building height of 63’
and 5 stories.
Waterfront Stepback Requirement
For any buildings located along the water, the first 10’ in depth of building facing
the water, must be between 2-3 stories in height. After the first 10 feet, buildings
may have a maximum height of 63’ and 5 stories. Any property that provides a
public walkway of at least 10’ along the waterfront is exempt from the stepback
requirement and may have a maximum building height of 63’ and 5 stories.
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage by Buildings
100%, Except for Required Setbacks
Yard Dimensions
Required Minimum/Maximum Front Yard Setback- No front yard setback
is required, except as necessary to provide a minimum 5' sidewalk and an 8'
tree lawn. Buildings may be setback no more than 10’ from the sidewalk.
Required Minimum Side Yard- There is a minimum 5’, with the exception
of townhouses and row houses, and any other structure that shares a party
wall, so long as they do not exceed the maximum allowable building length
for the zone
Required Minimum Other Side Yard- There is a minimum 5’, with the
exception of townhouses and row houses, and any other structure that
shares a party wall, so long as they do not exceed the maximum building
length
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Required Minimum Rear Yard- For properties located along the waterfront,
there is a minimum setback of 20' from the top of bank, except for the eastern
side of Inlet Island. On the eastern side of Inlet Island the setback for
buildings is 10’ from the water, with the exception of uncovered at-grade
structures such as decks, docks, and patios which have no setback from the
water. Uncovered structures must maintain visual connectivity to uncovered
structures on adjacent lots. Properties that are less than 50’ in depth from
the edge of the water are exempt from the setback from the water. In some
areas an additional setback from the water may be required by the NYS DEC
easement. For properties not located directly adjacent to the water the
minimum rear yard setback is 10'.
Minimum Frontage Buildout
60%
Minimum Building Height
For Water Dependent Uses there is no minimum building height. For any
non-water dependent uses, buildings must be a minimum of 2 stories in
height. The first story of any new structure must be 12-15’ in height,
measured floor to floor. Each additional story must be 10-12’ in height,
measured from floor to floor. Accessory structures of less than 250 SF may
be 1 story. As an exception any increase in first floor elevation, as required
to comply with flood plain regulations, can be included in the first story
minimum height requirement, however the first floor should not be less than
10’ in height measured floor to floor.
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.
Section 4. Section 325-8 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby
amended as follows to establish district regulations for the new Cherry Street District
(CSD), and to amend the District Regulations Chart as follows:
Cherry Street District (CSD)
Permitted Primary Uses-Permitted primary uses may be combined in a
single building. All new construction must go through a mandatory
design review process.
1. No residential uses are permitted south of Cecil Malone Drive. For
properties located north of Cecil Malone Drive, residential uses are
not permitted on the ground floor of any building.
2. Multiple Family dwelling (See § 325-3).
3. Rooming or boarding house.
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4. Cooperative household (See § 325-3).
5. Townhouse or garden apartment housing.
6. Nursery school, child day care center, group Adult Day Care.
7. Nursing, convalescent or rest home.
8. Church and related buildings.
9. Public park or playground.
10. Library, fire station
11. Funeral Home or Mortuary
12. Business or professional Office
13. Bed and Breakfast Inns
14. Bank or Monetary Institution
15. Office of Government
16. Public, private or parochial school
17. Neighborhood commercial facility.
18. Retail store or service commercial facility.
19. Restaurant, fast food establishment, tavern.
20. Club, lodge or private social center.
21. Confectionery, millinery, dressmaking and other activities involving light
hand fabrication as well as sales.
22. Theater, bowling alley, auditorium or other similar place of public
assembly.
23. Hotel, motel.
24. Water Related Light Industrial Uses, including boat fueling stations
25. Sale, rental, repair or storage, of marine related recreational equipment
such as boats, marine engines, sails, cabin equipment
26. Light Industrial Uses
27. Food Production Facilities
28. Large Beverage Producers
29. Multi-level storage facilities, no ground floor storage
BY SPECIAL PERMIT OF BOARD OF APPEALS:
1. Redemption Center
2. Public utility structure except office.
Specifically Prohibited in the CSD:
Specifically Prohibited: Mobile Homes, Propane or Petroleum Fuel
Storage, Casinos, Fueling Stations, Single Story stand-alone Self-
Storage Facilities and no storage uses of any kind on the ground floor,
except as an accessory use, Big Box Retail, Drive-thru Establishments,
Cemeteries
Permitted Accessory Uses
1. Any accessory use permitted in the B-2 Zone
2. Boat fueling station
3. Snowmobile sales, service, rental in conjunction with boat sales, rental
or service
4. Parking lot/parking garage
5. Dock
6. Outdoor storage of materials
7. Storage of marine related recreation equipment such as boats, marine
engines, sails, cabin equipment as it relates to permitted primary uses
under zoning
Off Street Parking Requirement
None
Off Street Loading Requirement
1 space, unless an on street loading space is already provided for in the
public right of way
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Minimum Lot Size (SF)
None
Minimum Width in Feet at Street Line
None
Maximum Building Height
63’
5 Stories
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage by Buildings
100%, Except for Required Setbacks
Yard Dimensions
Required Minimum Front Yard- No front yard setback is required,
except as necessary to provide a minimum 5' sidewalk and a preferred
8' tree lawn-When an 8’ tree lawn is not feasible, the Planning Board, at
their discretion, may reduce the tree lawn requirement to 5’.
Required Minimum Side Yard- There is a minimum 10’ side yard
setback, with the exception of townhouses and row houses, and any
other structure that shares a party wall, so long as they do not exceed
the maximum allowable building length for the zone.
Required Minimum Other Side Yard- There is a minimum 10’ side yard
setback, with the exception of townhouses and row houses, and any
other structure that shares a party wall, so long as they do not exceed
the maximum building length
Required Minimum Rear Yard- For properties located along the
waterfront, there is a minimum setback of 25' from the top of bank. For
properties not located directly adjacent to the water the minimum rear
yard setback is 10'.
Minimum Building Height
For Industrial Uses, including beverage producers and food production
facilities, there is no minimum building height. For any non-industrial
uses buildings must be a minimum of 2 stories in height. The first story
of any new structure must be 12-15’ in height, measured floor to floor.
Each additional story must be 10-12’ in height, measured from floor to
floor. As an exception any increase in first floor elevation, as required to
comply with flood plain regulations, can be included in the first story
minimum height requirement, however the first floor should not be less
than 10’ in height measured floor to floor.
Accessory structures of less than 250 SF may be 1 story.
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 Newman District (ND),
and to amend the District Regulations Chart as follows:
Newman District (ND)
Permitted Primary Uses-Permitted primary uses may be combined in a
single building. All new construction must go through a mandatory
design review process.
1. Multiple Family dwelling (See § 325-3).
2. Rooming or boarding house.
3. Cooperative household (See § 325-3).
4. Townhouse or garden apartment housing.
5. Nursery school, child day care center, group Adult Day Care.
6. Nursing, convalescent or rest home.
7. Church and related buildings.
8. Public park or playground.
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9. Library, fire station
10. Funeral Home or Mortuary
11. Business or professional Office
12. Bed and Breakfast Inns
13. Bank or Monetary Institution
14. Office of Government
15. Public, private or parochial school
16. Neighborhood commercial facility
17. Retail store or Service Commercial Facility
18. Restaurants, Fast Food Establishment, Tavern, with the exception of
establishments where food or drink is intended to be served to or
consumed by persons in automobiles
19. Club, Lodge or Private Social Center
20. Theater, Bowling Alley, Auditorium or Other Similar Place of Public
Assembly
21. Hotel/Motel/Boatel
22. Recreational or Cultural Facilities such as a Park, Playground, Art
Museum, fishing pier, or yacht club
23. Public Recreation
24. Sale, Rental, Repair, or Storage of Marine-related Recreational
Equipment, such as boats, marine engines, sails, cabin equipment,
and boat fueling
25. Community Gardens
Permitted Accessory Uses
1. Any accessory use permitted in the WE/WFD Zone,
2. Confectionary, Millinery, dressmaking, and Other Activities involving
Light Hand Fabrication, as well as sales.
3. Parking Garages
4. Dock
Off Street Parking Requirement
None
Off Street Loading Requirement
None
Minimum Lot Size (SF)
None
Minimum Width in Feet at Street Line
None
Maximum Building Height
For properties located along the waterfront, the first 12'in depth of building
facing the water is restricted to have a maximum building height of 2-3 stories
after that the building may step up to 5 stories. Properties not located adjacent
to the water have a maximum height of 5 stories and 63'.
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage by Buildings
100%, Except for Required Setbacks
Yard Dimensions
Required Minimum Front Yard- No front yard setback is required,
except as necessary to provide a minimum 5' sidewalk and a preferred
8' tree lawn.
Required Minimum Side Yard- There is a minimum 5’ side yard
setback, with the exception of townhouses and row houses, and
any other structure that shares a party wall, so long as they do not
exceed the maximum allowable building length for the zone.
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Required Minimum Other Side Yard- There is a minimum 5’ side
yard setback, with the exception of townhouses and row houses,
and any other structure that shares a party wall, so long as they do
not exceed the maximum allowable building length for the zone.
Required Minimum Rear Yard- For properties located along the
waterfront, there is a minimum setback of 20' from the top of bank For
properties not located directly adjacent to the water the minimum rear
yard setback is 10'.
Minimum Building Height
All new construction must be a minimum of 25’in height and 2 stories.
The first story of any new structure must be 12-15’ in height, measured
floor to floor. Each additional story must be 10-12’ in height, measured
from floor to floor. As an exception any increase in first floor elevation,
as required to comply with flood plain regulations, can be included in the
first story minimum height requirement, however the first floor should not
be less than 10’ in height measured floor to floor.
Accessory structures of less than 250 SF may be 1 story.
Section 6. Section 325-8 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby
amended as follows to establish district regulations for the new Market District (MD),
and to amend the District Regulations Chart as follows:
Market District (MD)
Permitted Primary Uses-Permitted primary uses may be combined in a
single building. All new construction must go through a mandatory design
review process.
1. Multiple Family dwelling (See § 325-3).
2. Rooming or boarding house.
3. Cooperative household (See § 325-3).
4. Townhouse or garden apartment housing.
5. Nursery school, child day care center, group Adult Day Care.
6. Nursing, convalescent or rest home.
7. Church and related buildings.
8. Public park or playground.
9. Library, fire station
10. Funeral Home or Mortuary
11. Business or professional Office
12. Bed and Breakfast Inns
13. Bank or Monetary Institution
14. Office of Government
15. Public, private or parochial school
16. Neighborhood commercial facility
17. Retail store or Service Commercial Facility
18. Restaurants, Tavern, Fast Food Establishment, with the exception of
establishments where food or drink is intended to be served to or
consumed by persons in automobiles
19. Club, Lodge or Private Social Center
20. Theater, Bowling Alley, Auditorium or Other Similar Place of Public
Assembly
21. Hotel/Motel/Boatel
22. Recreational or Cultural Facilities such as a Park, Playground, Art
Museum, fishing pier, or yacht club
23. Public Recreation
24. Sale, Rental, Repair, or Storage of Marine-related Recreational
Equipment, such as boats, marine engines,
25. Health Care facilities
26. Confectionary, Millinery, dressmaking, and Other Activities involving
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Light Hand Fabrication, as well as sales.
27. Food Production Facilities
28. Community Gardens
Permitted Accessory Uses
1. Any accessory use permitted in the ND Zone
2. Drive-Thru Banking Services
3. Parking Garages
4. Dock
Off Street Parking Requirement
None
Off Street Loading Requirement
None
Minimum Lot Size (SF)
None
Minimum Width in Feet at Street Line
None
Maximum Building Height
For properties located along the waterfront, the first 12'in depth of building
facing the water is restricted to have a maximum building height of 2-3 stories
after that the building may step up to 5 stories. Properties not located adjacent
to the water have a maximum height of 5 stories and 63'.
Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage by Buildings
100%, Except for Required Setbacks
Yard Dimensions
Required Minimum Front Yard- No front yard setback is required,
except as necessary to provide a minimum 5' sidewalk and an 8' tree
lawn.
Required Minimum Side Yard- There is a minimum 5’ side yard
setback, with the exception of townhouses and row houses, and any
other structure that shares a party wall, so long as they do not exceed
the maximum allowable building length for the zone.
Required Minimum Other Side Yard- There is a minimum 5’ side yard
setback, with the exception of townhouses and row houses, and any
other structure that shares a party wall, so long as they do not exceed
the maximum allowable building length for the zone.
Required Minimum Rear Yard- For properties located along the
waterfront, there is a minimum setback of 20' from the top of bank. For
properties not located directly adjacent to the water the minimum rear
yard setback is 10'.
Minimum Building Height
All new construction must be a minimum of 25’in height and 2 stories.
The first story of any new structure must be 12-15’ in height, measured
floor to floor. Each additional story must be 10-12’ in height, measured
from floor to floor. As an exception any increase in first floor elevation,
as required to comply with flood plain regulations, can be included in the
first story minimum height requirement, however the first floor should not
be less than 10’ in height measured floor to floor.
Accessory structures of less than 250 SF may be 1 story.
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Section 7. Section 325-8 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca is hereby
amended to adjust the boundary of the Adult Use Overlay Zone in order to remove the
newly established Market District from the overlay zone. The boundary of the Adult Use
Overlay Zone is hereby established as shown on the map, entitled “Adult Use Overlay
Zone - 2017”
Section 8. The City Planning and Development Board, the City Clerk and the Planning
Department shall amend the district regulations chart in accordance with the amendments
made herewith.
Section 9. Severability. Severability is intended throughout and within the provisions of
this local law. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this local
law is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
Section 10. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of notices as provided in the Ithaca City Charter.
Alderperson Martell thanked Planning and Development Director JoAnn Cornish and
City Planner Jennifer Kusznir for the enormous amount of work that was completed on
this legislation. She noted that there are a lot of issues that have not been addressed in
the zoning regulations at this point but there will be continued discussion on them.
Alderperson McGonigal commented that this was the most important issue that he’s
worked on during his tenure on Common Council. He noted that no one got everything
they wanted but he enjoyed learning more about everyone’s perspective and it became
a stronger document as a result. He stated that he would like to change the incentive
option on Inlet Island for properties that provide a public walkway of at least 10’ along
the waterfront as it doesn’t expand the walkway space from the water. He felt that the
City should require that the walkway be made wider than 10 feet.
Alderperson Kerslick voiced his agreement and noted that he was not convinced that
the incentive is worthwhile. Alderperson Brock stated that she thinks the setback
should be required for the entire area all the way to Six Mile Creek, from Titus Flats to
the waterway, noting that she would eventually like to see these areas connected to the
Cayuga Waterfront Trail. City Planner Kusznir responded that the area was never
envisioned to be a continuation of the trail as there isn’t enough room to accommodate
it. She noted that this incentive would only apply to the east side of Inlet Island and was
designed to incentivize waterfront access points.
Alderperson McGonigal acknowledged that the idea was to encourage public access to
the water but the problem is that there are infrastructure obstructions that should be
accounted for and he believes that any public space by the water should be wider than
10 feet.
Amending Resolution:
By Alderperson McGonigal: Seconded by Alderperson Kerslick
RESOLVED, That the waterfront setback incentive and image be removed from the
Ordinance.
Carried Unanimously
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the potential impacts of prohibiting
fueling/gas stations in the zone (existing businesses are grandfathered) and the
elimination of the ability to build a single family house on the affected areas of Seneca
Street.
Planning and Development Director Cornish noted that having fuel near the water is
never a good idea due to the risk of spills, and is not a good use of waterfront land. She
further stated that she doesn’t believe that single family homes are fiscally feasible or a
good use of the land in that area, noting that a multiple housing unit would be a better
use. City Planner Kusznir stated that she heard a lot of public comment about the
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exclusivity of waterfront property and commented that single family homes are more
exclusive.
Alderperson Brock voiced her concerns about the West End waterfront zoning,
specifically the combination of light industrial (boat repair & fueling) and residential
uses.
Alderperson Fleming questioned why is boat fueling was allowed but not car fueling.
Mayor Myrick responded that there are better places for car fueling than waterfront
property but the boats are in the water and need fueling. Planning and Development
Director Cornish noted that there is only one boat fueling station on this end of the lake
and if it leaves, the associated economic activity would go with it.
Alderperson Brock proposed separating out items 23 and 24 from the statement that all
primary uses may be combined into a single facility. City Planner Kusznir responded
that combined use buildings are allowed within zoning; however, the building code has
precedence over zoning and some activities would be prohibited by the building code.
Discussion followed regarding the requirement of special permissions by the Planning
Board.
Am ending Resolution:
By Alderperson Brock: Seconded by Alderperson McGonigal
RESOLVED, That the statement under Permitted Primary Uses: “Permitted primary
uses may be combined in a single building” be removed from the district regulations.
Ayes (3) Brock, McGonigal, Fleming
Nays (5) Nguyen, Kerslick, Smith, Mohlenhoff, Martell
Failed
Alderperson Brock voiced additional concerns regarding the minimum amount of street
frontage, maximum building length, and the Special Joint Committee’s concerns
regarding development near the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Am ending Resolution
By Alderperson Brock: Seconded by Alderperson Kerslick
RESOLVED, That the following Whereas Clause be added to the Ordinance:
“WHEREAS, The City recognizes the importance of the Ithaca Area Waste Water
Treatment Plant (IAWWTP) to the economic vitality and environmental protection of the
region, and supports the future inclusion into the Waterfront Zone of disclosure
requirements for properties surrounding the IAWWTP to protect the facility from nuisance
claims, and”
City Attorney Lavine clarified the difference between “protect from” vs. “immunize the
facility from” nuisance claims. He noted that this action does not mean that there could
not be nuisance claims, it just makes it harder to file them.
A vote on the Amending Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Discussion followed on the floor regarding whether car “stores” would be considered a
retail space and be viable within this zone. City Planner Kusznir responded, yes, virtual
stores would count as a retail store but could be subject to interpretation.
Alderperson Kerslick questioned why Cherry Street was the only district that had a
minimum front yard requirement of a 5-8 ft tree lawn. Planning and Development
Director Cornish responded that there is less space in the Cherry Street District so they
may not be able to have a full-sized tree lawn.
Further discussion followed on the floor regarding the addition of community gardens to
the Newman district given its past industrial uses and potential contamination. Planning
and Development Director Cornish explained that community gardens are allowed in the
city by special permit.
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Am ending Resolution:
By Alderperson Brock: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That community gardens be removed as a primary use.
The motion Failed for the lack of a Second.
Alderperson Kerslick noted that all new construction in each zone requires design
review.
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Myrick stated that the previous Comprehensive Plan was adopted in the 1970’s,
and turning the new Comprehensive Plan into a living document has been yeoman’s
work. He highlighted the great work that the Planning Division has done, and continues
to do, with the development of neighborhood plans, and expressed his congratulations
on this latest addition.
9.3 Approval of Second Amendment to the HUD Entitlement Citizen
Participation Plan - Resolution
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Kerslick
WHEREAS, the Citizen Participation Plan establishes the City of Ithaca’s procedures for
involving the public in development and implementation of the HUD Entitlement
Program; and
WHEREAS, grantees of HUD Entitlement funding have a statutory obligation to
affirmatively further fair housing, but the statute did not establish clear guidelines for
grantees; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
adopted a Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule in 2015 that revised the process for
grantees to assess fair housing issues and promote fair housing choice; and
WHEREAS, Ithaca is now required to submit an Assessment of Fair Housing to HUD
every five years that incorporates a specific consultation and citizen participation
process; and
WHEREAS, at their June 21, 2017 meeting the Ithaca URA recommended adoption of
the 2nd amendment to the HUD Entitlement Citizen Participation Plan, dated June 9,
2017, to comply with the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby adopts the attached
2nd amendment to the HUD Entitlement Citizen Participation Plan, dated June 9, 2017.
Carried Unanimously
9.4 Resolution to Select Artwork for a Mural Installation on the Dryden Road
Parking Garage
By Alderperson Martell: Seconded by Alderperson Kerslick
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Public Art Commission (PAC) was established to, among
other duties, review and advise the Common Council on proposals for the exhibition and
display of public art in the City’s public spaces; and
WHEREAS, Plan Ithaca, the City’s comprehensive plan, identifies public art as an
important cultural resource that contributes to quality of life and economic vitality and
calls for the City’s continued support of public art (see Cultural Resources); and
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WHEREAS, in 2010, the PAC created a mural and street art program to beautify blank
walls within the city, while providing local artists from all sections of the community an
opportunity to showcase their work; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works approved several locations for future murals and
street art, including the Dryden Road Parking Garage in July 2014; and
WHEREAS, Mary Beth Ihnken has submit her proposal for a mural titled “Sky” to be
installed on the exterior of the west façade of the Dryden Road Parking Garage; and
WHEREAS, the PAC held a public comment period on the mural design and location at
its meeting on April 27, 2017 to gather input on the proposed installation, and most of
the responses to the proposal have been positive; and
WHEREAS, the mural will be funded through the Community Arts Partnership’s Public
Art Grant, and the installation will be budget-neutral to the City; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on April 27, 2017, the Public Art Commission voted to
recommend that the Common Council approve Mary Beth Ihnken’s mural to be installed
on the Dryden Road Parking Garage; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council selects Mary Beth Ihnken’s mural
“Sky,” as recommended by the Public Art Commission, to be installed on the exterior of
the west façade of the Dryden Road Parking Garage and to be added to the City of
Ithaca’s public art collection; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the selected artist may proceed with the installation of the mural
upon the execution of an agreement with the City as reviewed by the City Attorney.
Carried Unanimously
CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Alderperson Mohlenhoff reported that the first budget meeting would be held on August
30, 2017 and would include a special presentation by Department of Public Information
and Technology.
She further reported that a draft of the Rules of Procedure Manual for the new
commissions will be included in the August City Administration Committee agenda. A
preview of the new committee/commission application process will be presented at the
September City Administration Committee meeting.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS:
14.1 Appointment to the Ithaca Housing Authority Board – Resolution
By Alderperson Smith: Seconded by Alderperson Kerslick
RESOLVED, That Kelly Barclay be appointed to the Ithaca Housing Authority Board to
fill a vacancy with a term to expire October 17, 2022, and be it further
14.2 Appointment to Building Code Board of Appeals – Resolution
RESOLVED, That Ernie Bayles be appointed to the Building Code Board of Appeals to
fill a vacancy with a term to expire December 31, 2018.
Carried Unanimously
REPORTS OF COMMON COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee:
Alderperson Brock reported that the WDAC is working on a Fragrance Free policy.
Parks Commission:
Alderperson Brock reported on the Waterfront Parks Master Plan public input session
that was held at the Tompkins County Public Library. She noted that they are looking at
various funding sources to implement the Plan.
Natural Areas Committee:
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Alderperson Martell stated that the NAC is discussing the growing deer population in the
City and may bring forth a policy.
She further reported that the NAC supports the installation of a gate at Ezra’s Tunnel.
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
18.1 Approval of the July 5, 2017 Common Council Meeting Minutes –
Resolution
By Alderperson Brock: Seconded by Alderperson Smith
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the July 5, 2017 Common Council meeting be
approved as corrected.
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson McGonigal thanked Alderperson Martell for her years of outstanding
service to the City. Alderperson Kerslick thanked Alderperson Martell for her expertise
and dedication to working on legislation affecting geese, chickens & other birds.
Alderperson Mohlenhoff noted that Alderperson Martell hasn’t officially resigned yet,
and that something will be planned when that happens.
Mayor Myrick commented that Alderperson Martell was relentless inside City Hall and
always took her constituents and their issues seriously. He stated that she was one of
the best who has served in this capacity.
Alderperson Brock questioned what process would be followed to fill the impending
vacancy on Common Council. City Attorney Lavine responded that the Common
Council Rules of Procedure would be followed including the appointment of a selection
committee to fill the seat until the end of the year. The vacancy will go to the general
election in November to fill the remainder of the term. Alderperson Martell noted that
three people have expressed interest in filling the position. Alderperson Brock
reiterated her concerns regarding filling a vacancy with a candidate who is running for
the seat as it creates a difficult situation for all involved.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Svante L. Myrick
City Clerk Mayor