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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1965 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting Jkn. 24, 1965 7:50 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter, Mra. Nordheimer, Messrs. Alo, Feldt,, Stallman, and Webber; also, Mr., Langdon, Planning Director Ni.ederkorn, Mrs. Monaster. NFNF MEMEMs Chairman Vain Marter introduced Mrs. Ronald Nordheimer and Mr. Allan- Feldt to the Board, MINUTES of the last regular meeting, December 7, 1964, were duly approved. CONMITTE6 ASSIGNMENTS: Chairman Van Marter read the following committee assigraentss Vice-Chairman: Stallmo (first person listed is co=dttee chairman) Executive and Liaison: Van Marter Stallman Ado Housing and Redevelopment: Webber Feldt Van darter Codes and Ordinances: Stallmai Egan Nordheimer Oenl. Plan and Cap. Improvements: Egan Webber Van Marter Comm. Facilities and Services: Alo Nordheimer Feldt REVIEN OF CURRENT PROJECTS: Director Niederkorn reviewed the following projects, now underway: Zoning Ordinance - The amended city zoning ordinance is nearly ready to go to the printer in a ayman's verson which includes several Illustrations and parenthetical statements intended to clarify certain points in the official ordinance on file in the Clerk's Office. The chief new feature of this printing is the provision for Apartment Districts. Senior Citizens Housi - A report on this subject will soon be in final draft form. The report s directs at arousing interest in building housing for senior citizens and examining the Nctors which affect the rentals which must be changed. E2E34ation Re ort:- A popularized edition of the General Plan population study has reached e final draft stage. Inlet Vall - Railroad Lo - Plans to relocate the Lehigh Valley Ndlroad loop are ready to be developed,, and the implications of such a move to the Ponderal !"food Control Project and the states realignment of Route 96 are being entplored in detail. Greater Ithaca Regional P1an4ng Board Projects - Mr. Niederkorn SaV111M sed those present with the Regional Board's current major Undertakings@ Which are a rederal 11701 Plan" for the Town of Danby and indirect involvement in a comprehensive senses study for the northern area of the county. Mr. Niederkorn concluded the review with a strong invitation for members to request the staff to undertake any work which is not being done and which the Board deems pertinent. CONJUNICATIONS: A memorandum from Mayor Johns was read on the subject of Urban Renewal Amlications, in which he stressed the desirability of acting quickly-to prove t appearance of, and eliminate blight and deterioration from, the city by means of a broadened city-wide redevelopment program. As suggestions, the Mayor feels that remaining downtown Projects in the G.N.R.P., Collegetown, and the West End should all receive prompt consideration for urban renewal. Mr. Niederkorn showed the Board a map which was adopted as part of the City General Plan and which showed six prospective redevelopment areas. He said it would be possible to prepare applications for each of these concurrently and that it would take one full time staff person about one and a half months per application. He . said that preliminary mapping and data gathering had already been undertaken in the West End, Midland, and Downtown areas and that the same preliminary work was now being done for Collegetown. The Board was in complete agreement on the advisability of proceeding with all these projects simultaneously if possible. However, they also acknowledge the severe staff limitations, which would virtually preclude such action at the moment. Considerable discussion of a proper response to the Mayor's memo ensued. It was decided to divide the reply into three separate motions. 1. Because of the preliminary mapping underway in Collegetown, the serious housing pressures now existing and sure to increase rd.th Cornell growth, and the broad redevelopment potential which appears to be stronger in this area than any other, it was MOVED by Stallman seconded by Alo that continued work on a Collegetown renewal application be given first priority for the limited staff time availabl.e.CARRILD 2. Provision of low and middle income housing was considered a necessity for long• range relocation planning and if the city was to attract its share of new population growth. Therefore it was MOVED by Webber and seconded by Stallman that redevelopment activities to pro- vide low and middle income housing of good quality on the "flats" within the city be given second priority. CARRIED S. The third point made by the Board in response to the Mayor's memo included the balance of the redevelopment areas shown in the General Plan. MOVED by Stallman seconded by Alo that additional data on other redevelopment areas be gathered and July 1, 1965 be set as the target date for deciding on priorities for other renewal projects. CARRIED. 1.24.65 - 2 - t ) NEU BUSINESS: 1, South Hill Merger - Possible development areas outside the city on South Bill were scuss genera y as was the question of a possible merger of this protion of the Town and the City. MOVED by Stallman seconded by Nordheimer that steps be initiated to discuss with the Town of Ithaca a possible merger of all of South Hill now in the Town (Cayuga Inlet to Six-Mile Creek), with further consideration of a differential tax rate and level of services for the city so extended. (It was proposed that a study of such a merger be undertaken jointly by the City and Regional Planning Boards.) CARRIED. 2. Subdivision - The proposed Gallagher Subdivision (Cornell Walk Subdivision) between East St• and Valley Road was referred to the Codes and Ordinances Committee for review. Be A�ent'. Developwent - Also referred to the Codes and Ordinances Committee was the first proposal to utilize the new Apartment Development District provisions of the zoning ordinance. Proposed is a 70 unit development at Stewart Ave. and 71illiams St. 4. 1965 Work Program - Recommendations included those previously discussed, plus an assessment of the total impact of Cornell and Ithaca College growth and the Classics Festival on the community. Mr. Feldt also suggested that the Board emad try to determine what size student population at Cornell and Ithaca College might be most desirable in terms of community facilities and optimal development. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:40 p.m. Mary ;Laster Assistant Planner PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting February 15, 1965 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter, Messrs. Alo, Feldt, Webber, Egan AL30: Mr. Melchen, Mr. Langdon, Mr. Sprague, Mr. Vogl, Dr, Hall, Planning Director Niederkorn, Mrs. Manaster. MINUTES of last regular meeting, January 24, 1965, were duly approved, Yt th Mr. Webber voting no, following discussion concerning misinterpretation of last meet- tingis decisions on urban renewal. Chairman Van Marter reported that he has clarified the Planning Board's thinking to Common Council but that the misinter- pretation and misstatement of facts has unfortunately persisted. Mr. Niederkora stated that, in his opinion the Board intended to submit to Council, at approxi- mately the same time, three urban renewal survey and planning applications: for the West End, for the remainder of downtown, and for Collegetown. Since the least amount of work has been done with respect to Collegetown, that area should receive first priority for the limited staff time available, in order to bring it up to the level of the other areas in terms of the amount of information gathered and recorded, Mr. Niederkorn stated that if this was not the Board's intention he would accept contrary instruction. CMGMTEE REPORTS: HousLAI and Redevelopment Committee - Mr.k<ebber. read the committee Ia report (att- ar ) concerning the status o ormation available for each of the six rede- velopment areas included in the General Plan. Chairman VanMarter instructed the General Plan and Cap. IMp, Committee to review the General Plan, dither in 'sh ole or part., and to present any recommendations to the Board at its March meeting. Codes and Ordinances Committee - 1.)sCornell Walk" Subdivision: The Committee Has conslaered trie specMc -plans submitted by Mr. Gallagher for this subdivision and its potential effects on adjacent properties. Suggestions have been made to the prospective subdivider, and he is presently reworking his plans accordingly. Specifically, the Committee asked Mr. Gallagher to change the name of his proposed subdivision street; 2.) that the grade of that road at the intersection with Valley Rd. be reduced to 4% maximum for a distance of at least 20 feet; and 5.) that a 501 easement be provided into the neighboring Sawdon property, so that access would be available there at a future time. Mr. Egan made the following motions That preliminary approval be accorded the+K632aghern Subdivision on condition that the subdivider satisfy the Codes and Ordinances Committee of comp3iawe it th the the three requirements stated above. Seconded by Mr, Feldt, CARRIED 2. State and Aurora, Inc. - Proposed Apt. Development at Stewart Ave. and Williams St. Mr. Egan read the committees recommendations on this proposal. In general 1t complies with Apartment Development regulations. The committee felt that protection i i 1 i of view was not a major consideration since the present height regulations would permit a building which would also block much of the view from Highland Place residents. It recommended that the exception for height be granted sad that a special permit be issued subject to the following conditions: 1. That the entire building be located about 10 feet to the north in order to provide a more effective Green Area on the south; 2. That all maneuvering spaces at the basement and terrace parking levels which are now only 22 feet between colums and. walls or rows of parked cars be increased to at least 24 feet to that the parking spaces provided will be more usable. 3. That the C park-Lig spaces in the basement which would be extremely difficult to get in and out of the west walls) be replaced by spaces in other locations or else the n_::ber of units be reduced so as to make these spaces unnecessary. 4. That the upper outdoor parkLn- lot be roved rurther to the east so as to pre-- serve the 48" maple tree vhich is pre_re_,.t:.y grew ng an the site. The 56" maple next to the south wall of the terrace sioul.d also be preserved. S. That a 10 foot strip adjacent to Will±ams Street a1+Y�;g the south side of the site be deeded to the city for the parpose of ultimately -widening Williams St. 6. That a more detailed landscaping plan for the areas along Stewart Ave., especially at the stairway entrance, aid around the parking lots be provided. Mr. Egan made the following MOTION:ItThat the Planning Board accept the report on the Apartment Development proposed by State and Aurora, Inc. be approved and submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals." Seconded by Mr. Webber. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS: Housing for the Elderly Report - Mr. Niederkorn briefed the Board on the contents of the report, which is nearly in final form, and suggested that it be referred to the Housing and Redevelopment Committee for intense study and concrete proposals. A group interested in providing housing for the elderly is meeting here in a few days, and Mr. Niederkorn suggested that a member of the Housing and Redevelopment Committee attend the meeting if possible. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: flee Alo requested that committee reports be distributed to all Doard members in the Swture, a:..d the suG;citron was agreed to by the Board and Director. Warren Place Extension - The City Clerk has informed the Planning Board that Common Uouncills Yinance Cormittee would like to meet with the Board's Community Facilities and Services Coan.ittee on the subject of whether to extend Warren P1. beyond the new West fill Park to E-Li St. t1l'_s in creasing access on West Hill. Mr. Egan made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Webber, that this matter be referred to the Community Facilities and Services Committee for joint meeting with the Finance Committee and reporting back to the Board. CARRIED. 2.15.65 .. 2 .. I :i Railroad Lo Relocation Pr6gass,Report& The quehtion of qualifying the railroad loop area as an urban renewal project was raised and referred to the Rousin and Redevelopment and the General Plan and Capital Improvements Etmittees fortudy of legal feasibility, on a MOTION by Mr. Egan, seconded by Mr. Feldt, CARRIED MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:55 p.mu. Mary Mauer Assistant Planner i i 1 2,.15.65 � 3 .� Present Status of Redevelopment Activities in the City of Ithaca. 15 February 1965 The six redevelopment areas for which some survey vw rk has been done are incorporated in the General Plan for the City of Ithaca officially adopted by the Planning Board on 18 May 1964& The nature and quantity of work already accomplished for each area are as follows: West End. The Planning Board adopted a comprehensive development plan for the lest End on 15 April 19631 A tentative renewal area was delineated in that plan the .. land use survey is complete, and there is a preliminary evaluation of building conditions. The staff time which is currently be— ing devoted to that area is concentrated on the relocation of the railroad turnaround and the related matters of Route 96 realignment and the flood control project, Midland. Base maps, land use and visual surveys, and a preliminary building condition analysis are finished. No staff time is currently being spent on the Midland area Downtown. Project I is close to execution stage and the remainder of the area hag been based mapped, Staff time is currently being utilized to obtain data on ownership, assessed valuations, and land use. Colle e��tow�nn. A preliminary base map is finished and assessed valuations are recorded. Staff time is now being employed to bring Collegetow, data, including land use and building condition information, up to the level of Completion prevailing in other redevelopment areas. i Cleveland Ave. The work already done for this area includes preliminary base maps, and use survey, and a preliminary study of building conditions. No staff time is currently being spent on this potential development area. Triangle. Preliminary base maps are complete and assessed valuation data are w`recorded. No staff time is concentrated there at this time. It is the intent of this committee to develop survey and planning applications simultaneously for as many of these redevelopment areas as possible. i PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting March 15, 1965 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Vm Marter, Alo, Egan, Feldt, Stallman and Webber ALSO: Residents of the Bryant Tract, representatives of the Downtown Business Women, Mr. Melchen, Mr. Langdon, Mrs. Buck, Director Niederkorn and Mrs. Manaster. MINNUTES.-of last regular meeting, February 15,1965. Letter frau Youth Bureau Director Briggs to Planning Board and to School Superinten- dent urged thatrecreation be very seriously considered as a use for much of the site across from Belle -Sherman School. She-Planning Board had previously recom- mended that about 4 acres of that site be retained by the Board of Education for future school playground space. Mr. Niederkorn suggested that the approximately 4 acres also might be purchased by the city, possibly with state aid, for a neighbor- hood park. A spokesman for residents of the area explained that part of the vacant tract is now being used for neighborhood recreation area (playfield) and requested that a substantial portion of it perhaps 5 or 6 acres, be retained for this purpose. Mr. Niederkorn advised those present of the likelihood that if a sizable playground is set aside, a potential developer would probably request either a variance or zone change to higher density than R-1. He also mentioned as next steps that there be further discussions between the Planning Board and the Board of Education staffs and that application be made for state and federal financial assistance to acquire part of the area. MOTION - Mr. Egan moved and Mr. Also seconded,that the matter of disposing of the Belle Sherman area site be referred to the Community Facilities and Services Commit- tee. CARRIED At Mr. Alo's request, the Finance Committee of Common Council will also be brought into the discussions at the proper time. OLD BUSINESS: Parking Lot on the Site of the Old City Hall - Representatives of the Downtown Business-women urged that the proposed parking lot be beautified with plantings and other features and provided with comfortable places where pedestrians _-can- sit,; they suggested that this idea would substantially aid in attracting shoppers to the down- town. A possible plan (drawn up by Mr. Niederkorn) for the site, incorporating the- group's ideas, was presented to the Board. Discussion ensued concerning the type of plantings which might be appropriate and how these can be acquired. i Possibilit of Downtown Civic Center - The Downtown Businesswomen also requested a study o e Eagles Building as a site for a Downtown Civic Center. Mr. Stallman felt that it might be possible to find enough groups to use the building to capacityp A feasibility study was suggested, and Mr. Niederkorn offered to draw up a question- naire to be distributed by the Businesswomen's group to explore this matter. MOTION - Mr. Alo moved, seconded by Mr. Egan, that this proposal be referred to the Community Facilities and Services Committee for drawing up a questionnaire. CARRIED. Community Facilities and Services Committee Report on Warren Place Extension - Mr. o reported cn the status o e proposed MeDaniels p aypark and access o it. In the City General Plan Marren Place is proposed as a principle street running from North to South across ?fest Hill. It will eventually connect Hector Street on the north and Floral Avenue on the south and provide some relief to the congestion 4t the bottom of the hill. The right-of-way of Warren Place ought to be obtained whenever it is possible to do so. Because of the slope of the land in this area sewerage connections will have to be made to the Elm Street main. This means that a sewer line will have to be installed in the proposed Warren Street right-of-way if the properties west of this street are to be served. While the city does not normally rough grade roads or in- stall sewer lines it seems reasonable to do so in this case because, in exchange for this work, a valuable 3 acre playground site will be given to the city. It is in the best interest of future Fest Hill development to have this playground site and the city would be justified in deviating from the normal utility installaticn pattern inorder to obtain the site. Frcm this premise the committee recommended the following resolution: "RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommend to the Common Council: 1. That the City negotiate for the acquisition of all the proposed Warren Place right-of-way from Hook Place to Elm Street. 2. That the City install the sewer line from Hook Place to Elm Street in the proposed right-of-way of Warren Place; 3. That the City rough grade Warren Place south from Hook Place at least as far as the south boundary of the proposed West Hill Park; 4. That the proposed street plan showing the alignment of Warren Place be modified to reduce the hardship on the John Moeller property at the intersection with Hook Place." The motion was made by Mr. Alo, seconded by Mr. Feldt. Carried. NEW BUSINESS: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Oridnance concerning Penalties for Violations - As Chairman of the Codes and Ordinances Committee, Mr. Stallman exp ed that there are no specific penalties presently in effect for violations of the City Zoning j Ordinance and recommended the following amendment to remedy this situation: Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. For Section 13. Violations (first paragraph) substitute the following: 3.15.65 - 2 - k For every violation of any provision of this ordinance the owner, general agent, or contractor of a building, premises or lot where such violation has been committed or shall exist, and the lessee or tenant of any part of a building, premises or lot in which part such violation has been committed or shall exist, shall be guilty of an offense. Each calendar month's continued violation constitutes a separate offense. Each offense is punishable by a fine not exceeding $50.00. If the violation persists beyond 3 calendar months from the date of first written notification of a violation by the building commissioner each offense is then punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.00 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. MOTION - W. Stallman moved and Mr. Egan seconded the motion that this proposed amendment be referred to Common Council for prompt action. CARRIED ASPO Conference - The Board authorized Planning Dirctor Niederkorn to attend the ASPO onerence in Toronto in April, on a MOTION by Mr. Webber, seconded by Mr. Feldt. Assistant Planner - Mr. Niederkorn reported that he has received ? applications for e position oAssistant Planner for the Executive Committee to review. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: (call her Subdivision - Mr. Niederkorn reported that Mr. Gallagher has now complied with all conditions—set by the Board for preliminary approval of his East Hill sub- division. MOVED by Mr. Egan, Seconded by Mr. Feldt that preliminary approval be j granted for the Gallagher subdivision. CARRIED j i Change of Meeting Time - Due to a conflict in Mrs. Nordheimer's schedule, a change in meeting time was agreed upon. Mr. Alo MOVED, and Mr. Webber seconded the motion, that the Board YL 11 hereafter meet on the second Monday of each month. CARRIED TemJ22ra_r_�Tax Abatement - Mr. Egan questioned Mr. Stallman about the status of the Boardis-suggesti'- temporary tax abatement on new or remodeled property.(see Ithaca College Downtown Propertiea Study, Dec.21, 1964). Mr. Stallman reported that the recommendation had met with approval by the Finance Committee of Common Council and was then referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee, where it is now under study. i MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:25 i Mary Manaster Assistant Planner 3.15.65 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 12, 1965 PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter, Mrs. Nordheimer, Messrs Egan, Feldt, Stallman; als') members of the Downtown Businesswomen, Mr. R. Smith, Mr. Langdon, Mr. Melchen, Planning Director Niederkorn, Mrs. Manaster. MINUTES of the last regular meeting, March 15, 1965, were duly approved. CrZ BUSINESS: 1. Preliminary Layout of Railroad Switching Yard - Mr. Niederkorn exhibited the OIBr�en and Gere drawings for a new railroad yard south of W. Clinton St. Dis- cussion centered around the possibilities for reuse of the present railroad loop area. The preliminary yard layout is to be sent to the Lehigh officials for their comments and. consideration. 2• Questionnaire Concerning a Local Civic Center in the Eagles Bldg. - Mr. Feldt presentee he qu�es ionnaire which heed rafted in response to a request by the Downtown Businesswomen at the last regular meeting. It is directed at determin- ing the interest of local organizations in obtaining space for use as a civic center. Mr. Stallman suggested that the questionnaire be reproduced on letter- head stationery in order to give official Planning Board endorsement to the inquiry. A few changes in the ordering of the questions were offered m d accepted. The Downtown Businesswomen will test out the questionnaire on a small sample of groups before it is distributed generally. CaWTTEE REPORTS: 1, Belle Sherman Pla ound Site - (Community Facilities and Services Committee) - Mr. Feldt commented t the most important next step in reaching firm conclu- sions about the site opposite Belle Sherman Elementary School is to learn the Board of Education's intentions concerning its disposal. He then presented the cammitteets three alternative site plans, differing in their proportionate mixture of playground and park space with private hones. Still another alternative would be for the city to purchase the land, possibly with intergovernmental financial aid, and devote all or part of it to a playfi eld. Mr. Feldt offered the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Nordheimer: 191OVED that the Board refer the three alternatives, along wfth site plans for the same, to the Board of Education for its consideration; and, further, that the recommendation contained in the committee's report favoring the establishment of a Park Acquisition and Development Reserve Fund in the Capital Improvements Program be referred to Common Council.n CARRIED. 2. Tentative Timetable for Survey and Planning Appl.i.oations (Housing and Redevelop- ment wmmittee) '='Grairman Van marter Introduced the tentative schedule for collecting and recording the basic data required in submitting Survey and Plan- ning applications for Urban Renewal (see attached). Staff time is an obvious consideration. The Board's attitude was favorable. Mr. Feldt made the follow- ing motion, seconded by Mr. Stallman: "MOVED that the Board officially adopt the Tentative Timetable and forward it to Common Council." CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS: Pr sed Apartment Development - Mr. Niederkorn presented plans for a proposed neer Apartment e opment on E. Buffalo St. between Stewart Av. and Quarry St. which were brought for Planning Board's review by the prospective developer an the afternoon of April 12. Because there was no time for action prior to the meeting the prints were referred to the Codes and Ordinances Committee for subsequent review. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Assistant Planner - Mr. Niederkorn called for a meeting of the Executive and son Ubmadttee to consider applications for the position of Assistant Planner. MESTING ADJOURNED at 8155 p.m. Mary Manaster Assistant Planner j I i 4.12.65 _ 2 5 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. June 14, 1965 PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter, Mrs. Nordheimer, Messrs Alo, Egan and Feldt; ALSO: Mr. Melchen Mr. Langdon, interested persons, Plannind Director Niederkorn and Mrs. Manaster. MINUTES of the last regular meeting, May 10, 19ES were approved. GILBERT WMER 14EMORIAL TRIBUTE: Mr. Egan proposed that a tribute to the late Mr. Gilbert Webber in appreciation of his service to the Planning Board be spread upon the record of this Board and that sympathy be extended to Mr. Webber's family on his untimely death. Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS: Public Park Acquisition The Garden Information Center wrote giving its enthusiastic support o the propos acquisition of the Belle Sherman and Wood Street tracts for city parks. East Hill Plan - The East Hill Civic Association requested Planning Board assistance in�tie preparation of a development plan for East Hill. Chairman Van Marter expressed appreciation for the Associationis proposal and suggested that it be referred to the General Plan Committee for careful study. Mr. Egan recommended that the other civic associations which are active on East Hill be invited to the next General Plan Committee meeting. Mr. Niederkorn expressed satisfaction at the opportunity for the Planning Board to engage in detailed neighborhood planning of this sort, especially with the active participation of the residents affected. COMMITTEE APPOINTIENT : Capital Improvements Review Committee - Chairman Van Marter assigned Mr. Feldt and him- self to serve on the Capital Improvements Review Committee until June 1, 1966. OLD BUSTIDTE.SS: Civic Center Questionnaire - Mr. Feldt summarized the content of the questionnaires which have been retuened concerning the possible establishment of a civic activities building. He felt that sufficient interest in such a center exists so that steps might be taken to work out some details and possibly to seek a suitable building. A meeting is planned for the purpose of exploring city-county collaboration with respect to locat- ing the DeWitt Historical Society in such a civic center. Mrs. Simpson reported that another meeting is planned between representatives of the state Council on the Arts and interested Ithaca groups to discuss procedures for establishing a local Council on the Arts. General approval was voiced. 1 v Rezoning Pr arty on Giles St. - Mrs. Nordheimer discussed the character of the Lucenti property southwest of Giles St. and Codes and Ordinances Committee recommendations con- cerning rezoning it from a P-1 to an R-1 district, concurred with by other committees of the Board and contained in a report dated May 26, 1965. She explained, however, that subsequent discussion between Mr. Lucenti and the Planning Director considered demolition of the existing 5-unit building at 705 Giles Street, rezoning the property from P-1 to R-2 and attempting to purchase a small parcel of land from the city in order to construct a new 6-unit building under the Apartment Development District reg-a lations. Both Mr. Niederkorn and Mr. Lucenti considered this proposal satisfactory in principle. Accordingly Mr. Nordheimer.moved and Mr. Egan seconded the motion to recom- mend to Common Council that the property at 705 Giles Street and a maximum of 5000 sq. ft. of city property immediately south of said property, between Mulberry and Beech Streets as shown on City Property Assessment maps, be rezoned R-2; and, further urging that Council not sell any land in or adjacent to the Six-Mile Greek watershed other than the 5000 sq. ft. .designated above. After considerable discussion, Mrs. Nordheimer moved tp, table the earlier motion until advice from the City Attorney could be obtainedp TablJ ng motion seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED Lehigh Valley Railroad Loop Relocation - Mr. Niederkorn presented the final OlBrien and Gere proposalo�r railroad switching.yard relocation, which has. been accepted in principle by the railroad authorities and is now receiving their final consideration, and he urged Planning Board referral of the proposal to Common Council with full endorsement, contingent on official Lehigh Valley Railroad approval, to purchase the new property south of W. Clinton St. and proceed with the move. He enumerated the advantages of the move to all the parties involved. Mrs. Nordheimer then offered the following resolution: WH.:REAS, the final proposal for locating the Lehigh Valley Railroad switching yard could eliminate the necessity for a second bridge over the new flood'control channel to accommodate Taughannock Blvd. and WHEREAS, the proposal would allow for a better Route 96 realignment; and WHEREAS, it would make it possible to straighten and thereby improve, the proposed flood control channel; and WHEREAS., the proposal would allow for a flood.control channel which-takes..away less of Cass Park; and 1 WHEREAS, it would open prime land for the Ithaca Festival and allied usesi and WHEREAS, the proposal would provide a team tradk .for•the convenience of local busines- ses., merchants, and manufacturers desiring easy rail shipment of goods; and WHEREAS the proposal would eliminate repeated railroad car crossings of the W. State St. intersection; and 'WHEREAS, the proposal would eliminate possible conflict between railroad traffic and the movement of emergency vehicles to the hospital and to 'Fest Hill; 6.14.65 - 2 1 TBE "IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board approves the final proposal for railroad loop relocation and refers it to Common Council with a recommendation for prompt action. Seconded by Mr. Egan. CARRIED N07 BUSINESS: Taylor Place Extension - Mr. Niederkorn proposed that Board consider early city acqui- 11ion of a right- 37--way for Taylor Place from Hook Place to Hector St. and eventual development of this right-of-way as a primary street, on a deferred benefit-assessment basis, in conformity with the West Hill Development Plan. After discussion, Mr. Egan moved that the proposal for the city to acquire the Taylor Place right-of-way between hector St. and Hook Place in the near future and eventually to develop it as a primary street, on a deferred benefit-assessment basis, be referred to the General Plan and Capital Improvements Committee for study, and that the Board of Public Works be reques- te'l to estimate the cost of this proposal. Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED ,,rrt;gent Development Proposals - ".-.-..rs'on Averae - The developers of Highland House wish to add 6 units under A.D.D. ing a total of 42 units. Chestnut Strect - The developers of Chestnut Hills wish to add 24 units under A.D.D. provisions, muxing a total of 80 units. After much discussion and general objections from West Hill residents, Mr. Egan MQED,E;that the Board refer the two A.D.D.proposals to the Codes and Ordinances Commit- ta-_ for review and recommendation." Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED Zordng Review - Chairman Van Marter commented that, from the evening's discus- ar�- previous comments, a thorough review of the zoning ordinance seems necessary 1 he opened the matter to suggestions as to the direction and depth of the review. Nordheimer suUgested that the Civic Associations be invited to present their ideas :,.o the committee or committees engaging in the review. Mr. Van Marter suggested sepa- r«`...rg the responsibility of zoning review from the already overtaxed Codes and or-"-'na�r-- Ce^ Committee and placing it in a combination lay-technical advisory committee. Mr. vLe.'_erkorn felt that an extensive evaluation of the ordinance as an administrative dC-�ise was called for. In the subsequent discussion, there was general Board agreement on those po-.i.nts. MISCELLANEOUS BUISNESS: .Assistant Planner Salary - At the suggestion of Mr. Niederkorn, Mr. Alo MOVED, "That la,. Board recommend that Common Council start the new assistant planner at the first increment rather than the minimum salary of the Grade 33 scaler There are no provisions made for moving expenses and the employee would not be eligible for an increment until January 1, 1967. Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED r,"�'TING ADJOURNED at 10:00 p.m. Mary Manaster Assistant Planner 0,;14.65 _ 5 - P!1 ANNrNG HOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. S ccial. Meeting 7:30 p.m. July 1, 1-55 PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter, Messrs Ala, Egan and Stallman, ALSOs Mr. St.r_ , It. NicAerkcrr.; Mr. Lucenti, residents of Cornell Heights, G. Rabinor and A. T,-.binor, Mr. Sprague, Mr. Tsapis, Mr. 8asprzak, Mrs. Warren and ICKr• A ING called to oder at 7:35 p.m. (7aAn1ITTEE REPORM: Codes and Ordinances. 1, KgUand Honse on T"In stop Avenne - Mr. Stallman read the findings of the committee �.r'_Licii ccommende3 that a Specia=Ne it be granted if certain conditions are met by the ue+reloper (see attached report). At this point Mr. Geo.. Rabinor explained that he was not the developer but rather t;I'xt dcv-eloper l s Mr. Toapis, local a3v`y 4 r r t.o the developer, P-,.,i.nted out that' ori.gi.n.,0-:1y the permit was granted on the basis of plans presented at that time. Mr. Plied.erl.orn questioned why there was an inconsistency between the draw- ings FVr -4_i ch a building permit was issued and the way the apartments were actually corstruc ted, esp�•cial1;; with regard to laundry and storage facilities shown on original drar�ir_t::�� He al,--o ro..3ered why the permit was issued for 30 units while 36 units were actually constructed. Mr. Tsapis, aided by Mr. Rabinor explained that, at the time, tic A.D.P. p-v ,risions in the zoning ordinance were in the process of being formulated =1 the apartment was built to to ke advantage of this provision if and mhen it became law. Regarding the laimkdry areP change, Mr Tr,;apis said that the building Commissioner had given approval to make the change which relocated the laundry and storage area, reduced them in size and pros*ided a 1 bedroom apartment iftre the laundry was originally to have been built. No written statement or subsequent permit had been issued. Mr. Sta7.lma r otod that there was little that could be done by the Planning Board since the units were already built and that, by making the laundry room change, a 4 bedroom apartment had been reduced to 3 bedrooms thus somewhat reducing the proba- bility of an over crowding violatuioa. W. Rab:Lnor a,-,Fl-.,red the Board tbat the b:Alding and site would be developed in accordance with the pans submitted for A..D.D,, review plus any conditions imposed on these plans. Mr. Stein was concerned that set bark exceptions not set a precedent and the Board agreed that this was a special case, w ighe&3 on its own merits, and would not establish a precedent for subaejurzat si.mi'.ar actions. A member of the al?dience was concerned about how mars more units might be built on this site at some time in the future. Mr. Stallman said that this was the maximum permitted by zoning. 1 Mr. Stallman made the following NOTION: That the Planning Board accept the com- mittee report on Highland House as modified (deleting the first condition regarding laundry room) and refer this report to the Board of Zoning Appeals for consideration." Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED. 2. Hudson Heights Studio Apartments - Mr. Stallson read the Casmittee Report Mich recommerule�ictFat a Special Permit be T - TIT granted if certain conditions are met by the developer (see attached report). All A.D.D. requirements were adhered to except the following: a landscaping plan was not presented; one building violated the 25 foot set back provisions; one parking area violated the 10 foot minimum set back provisions and no dense evergreen screen was indicated. The developerts architect, Mr. Ferentino of Syracuse, agreed to correct these violations. There was some concern that the proposed relocation of Route 96B might affect the western edge of this site and the developer was urged to keep his buildings as far as possible from this lot line. Mr. Stallman made the following MOTION: "That the committee report on Hudson Heights Apartments be approved by the Board and referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals for consideration. Seconded by Mr, Egan. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE: A letter from Donald Lucenti regarding purchase of property on Giles Street was read by . Yladerkorn. He stated that this land was not needed to meet the objectives of the Cityls open spaces and recreation objectives but that right-of-war to a creek which crossed or passed near the property should be secured. Mr. Egan made the following MOTION: "That the Board recommend to the Common Council and Board of Pub the city owned land at 702 and 704 Giles Street be offered for sale and a 151 right- of-gray-on--either side of the creek in this area be maintained in title or as an easement." Seconded by Mr, Alo. CARRIED - OLD BUSINESS: 1. Park Acquisition A lication - Mr. Ni.ederkorn read a resolution required to com- plete Part I of the application for park land in the Belle Sherman and Wood Street areas. This resolution was MOVED by Mr. Alo and seconded by Mr. Stallman. CARRIED (Resolution attached.) 2. Railroad Loop Relocation - Mr. Niederkorn staked that the estimated gross cost of moving the railroad oop was $500,000 and that a request for a bond issue would be presented to Council at its July meeting. The costs included land, construction of a new yard, utility and office buildings, a road, water and sewer lines, relocation of a power line and removal of old tracks. The Board reaffirmed its support of this proposal. MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted ego Ra rzak 7.1.55 - 2 - PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. August 9, 1965 PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter, Mrs. Nordheimer, Messrs Feldt, Alo, and Colbert; ALSO: Messrs-Kilby, Sprague, Daugherty,Levi, Planning Director Niederkorn, Asst. Planner Sinn and press representatives. MINUTES of the last regular meeting, July 12, 1965, were duly approved. COMMITTEES: Chairman Van Marter appointed Mr. Colbert to the General Plan and Capital s Improvements, and Housing and Redevelopment Committees. He named Mr. Feldt chairman of the Housing & Redevelopment Committee. COMMITTEE REPORTS: a. Community Facilities aid Services - Parking Needs of BLibr and Police Buildings- Mr. Alo reported the findings of his committee. He stated that the present parking available would only be adequate to fill the minimum needs of the employees of both the library and police buildings. Mr. Alo estimated from discussion with the architects the parking to be provided for the police building to be about 2 spaces and the library about 5 spaces. It was indicated that this is the very minimum number of parking spaces available for employees only. Mr. Alo pointed out that the committee could not make any firm reomtimmendations until further study was done and the site plans for the buildings were available. b. Codes and Ordinances - Zoning Review - Mrs. Nordheimer reported that before say decisions are made on rezoning procedures., the complete ordinance would be analyzed for possible review. It was pointed out that certain needs for revision might be found in the residential classifications. APPLICATION FOR RECREATION FUNDS : Mr. Niederkorn explained the current park project which has resulted from the Inlet Valley railroad relocation a nd the Ithaca Festival site. It was indicated that an attempt would be made to acquire the necessary money for the complettion of this park project frcm two possible sources: 1. New York State Open Spaces Act. 2. The Water and Land Conservation Act. Mr. Miederkorn explained that the entire park area the city is concerned with extends from the festival site, through Cass park and the present municipal airport, along the proposed flood channel, to State Street. It was stated that the city's por- tion of the expense for developing this park would be 1/4 of the $200,000, which was estimated to be the difference in acquisition costs between the original channel loca- tion and the proposed new alignment. Mr. Niederkorn pointed out that under this proposed park program there would be pedestrian access to Cass Park and the Festival site from State Street along the pro- posed flood channel. Mr. Kilby indicated that the ball field layout on the festival site plan should be changed to be properly oriented to the sum. He also put forth, for consideration, the possibility of an artificial ice rink being included in the city's plans for the park development. Mr. Van Marter indicated that automobile parking should be adequate to serve the number of boating slips. He also emphasized the need for good marina design, utility service, and.sanitary facilities at the marina. Mr. Feldt MOVED, "that the Board approve the application to acquire the necessary land to realign the flood channel and provide the ribbon park". Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED. Mrs. Nordheimer MOVED, "that the Board approve an application for funds through necessary State & Federal agencies to develop lands north of State Street and west of the inlet for park purposesu. Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: Sale of Pr?j22rty on Giles Street - Mr. Niederkorn stated that the particular proper- ties at 702-704Giles., which a eveloper wishes to purchase, are without municipal sewer services except a ceptic tank disposal system. It was further advanced, that before the land is-,sold by the city, necessary sewer facilities should be provided. A motion was made by Mr. Alo,"THAT this matter be referred to the Board of Public Works in regard to the matter of the installation of sewers. Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:50 p.m. Thomas Sinn C Asst. Planner 8.9.65 - 2 - V PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca# N. Y. Regular Meeting September 18, 1965 7t5O p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter# Mrs. Nordheimer# Messrs. Alo, Colbert# Egan Stallman; AISOs Planning Director Niederkorn,0 Asst. Planner Si.nnj Messrs. Kilby, Rabinor, Stanton, Golder, Mrs. Brown, Attorney Tsapis; Mr. Heath representing the West Hill Civic Assoc., residents of Chestnut Hills appxtments and Mr. Langdon. MINUTES of the last regular meeting, August 9, 1965, were duly approved. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Zoning in the hood Control Area •. Mr, Niederkorn read a letter from the State Departmen o i Ird—Works,'WKIM-3iMeated the need to restrict development in speci- fied easement areas along the flood channel. This is in,acdordance ad.th item 5 of a resolution passed by the city in April, 1964. The State and Federal engineers both feel it is imparative that this resolution be adhered to and development be prevented. Mr. Stallman WWW "that this item be referred to the codes and ordinance comittee". Seconded by Mr. Egan. CARRIED. 2. Chestnut Hills Apartments Si •• The Planning Director read a letter from Mrs. Paul , ecre ary o Wea Civic Association. The letter indicated that the association voted to request the Building Commissioner to have the signs, advertis- ing the Chestnut Hills apartments on West Hill removed. The association also expres- sed appreciation for the sidewalk installed by the developers on Chestnut Street. COIWTTEB REPORTS: 1. Codes and Ordinances - Chestnut Hills Apartments - Mr. Stallman reported the findings of bis committee, He'In lasmea ti time "aaamittee had investigated the site and plans as submitted by the developers Recommendations were made to the developer in accordance vL th the zoning ordinance# It was generally found that an improved parking plan was necessary; proposed driveways were too narrow and, iq some Instances, too step; and large trees should be spotted for potential preservation. It was the recommendation of the committee that the developer Rork with the planning staff until satisfactory solutions to these problems are found. It was further recamm ceded by Mr. Stallman that the committee be allowed to give the developer approval of his plan when all necessary requirements are met. Mr. Kilby expressed concern over the added traffic and parking problem which might occur if adequate parking and oir elation plans are not provided. Tenants of Chestnut Hills apartments also indicated the need for proper parking facilities to serve the development. Atty. Teapis, representing the developer, said that-the developer intends to do everything possible to meet the pees w,y requirements as established under tha--,A4D.D. section of the zoning ordinanae. Mr. Stallman MOVED, "that the Planning Board give the Codes and Ordinance Ccmmit- tee power to approve the Chestnut Hills apartment development and submit a report to the Board of Zoning Appeals when all necessary requirements are mete. Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED 24 Community Facilities & Services - Park ing ,"ound Library and Police Buildin s. Mr. Alo presented the information that his committee had completed on finding available parking for the police and library buildings. Several recommendations were made to coordinate on-street parking with the new buildings. The opinions expressed by Mr. Alo are contained in Committee Report, ttparking Around Library and Police Buildings", August 24, 1965, attached to the official copy of these minutes. It was MOVED by Mr. Alo, ttthat the report be accepted by the Planning Board m d the lot at 308 N. Cayuga St. be investigated as a possible location for off-street parkingtt. Seconded by Mr. Stallman. Mr. Stallman moved the following amendment to the original motion: "that a copy of the report be sent to the Board of Supervisors". Seconded by Mr. Alo. Both the original motion and amendment CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS: 1. East Hall Land Use Plan - Mr. Sinn explained the progress of the plan being devel- oped or the East Hill Civic Association. He indicated that the plan would be aimed at pointing out problem areas and guiding future development on East Hill. He said the cooperation has been excellent and a great deal of the preliminary data collection was being done by volunteer workers from the association. Mr. Stallman expressed his support of the project, indicating that the interest expressed by the residents in this area was very encouraging and that this interest should be supported, expanded where possible and the cititens given maximum governmental support in such things as code and ordinance inforcement. 2. Recreation Study - Mr. Sinn presented a progress report on the recreation study being done in conjunction with the general plan for the City. The plan is being de- veloped to allow flexibility of site selection, size and uses. It was pointed out that a general lack of suitable sites and irregular topography are features being considered when assessing proper standards for future recreation areas and needs. 3. Inlet Valley Development - Mr. Niederkorn stated that the flood control channel and the par area was progressing well. The State Parks Commission has approved the flood control and ribbon park proposal, and is working out the final details on the project with the State Dept. of Public Works. The Planning Director indicated that proposals for the railroad relocation were due for Lehigh Valley approval by the end of the month. NEW BUSINESS: Tree Replacement- Mr. Colbert expressed a need for the Planning Board to investigate �ffie possibility of undertaking a program to replace trees. A MOTION was made by Mr. Stallman, 11that a program for the replacement and planting of trees be referred to the Capital Improvements Review Committee. Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:15 Thomas Sinn 9.13.65 - 2 - Asst. Planner PLANNING BOARD PR0CEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting October 11, 1965 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman Van Marter, Messrs. A1o, Egan, Feldt, Stallmm . ALSO: Planning Director Niederkorn, Asst. Planner Sinn, Mr. Melchen, and radio and press representatives. MINUTES of the last regular meeting, September 15, 1965, were duly approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. General Plan and Capital Improvements - �Capital Im rovement :Pro osals - Mr. Van Marter explained the findings of his committee sand submitted a list of projects to be approved by the Board (see committee report, October 11,1965, attached to official copy of minutes). Mr. Stallman indicated that the Taylor Place Addition at a total cost of $365,000, over a 3 year period, was very expensive and might be modified. It was also pointed out by Mr. Stallman that the initial cost for the construction of Taylor Place will be recover- able by the city as development occurs. The Planning Director said it might be advisable to extend the construction period beyond the original 3 year period. Mr. Niederkorn stated that a widening to 54, of roadway on Giles Street, between VanNatta's Dam and State Street, may not be necessary. Mr. Stallman and Mr. Feldt both indicated the necessity to study the entire circulation system adjacent to Giles Street. It was MOVED by Mr. Stallman, "That the Giles Street widening project be recommended to begin in 1968 and include a study of the circulation pattern adjacent to Giles Street to determine the necessity of the widening." . Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED. It was MOVED by Mr. Feldt, "THAT the Capital Improvement Projects be submitted to the Capital Improvements Review Committee as stated in the committee report, dated October 11, 1965, to include the changes recommended by the Planning Board; to increase the pro- ject period for the Taylor Place Addition to 5 years, and include the change to the Giles Street widening as indicated "in the former notation." Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED 2. Codes and Ordinances - Flood Plain ZoniM - Mr. Niederkorn explained that the Army Corps of Engineers is interes n aving an area in t he southwest portion of the city zoned to restrict development, due to the area being in a designated flood control zone. It was recommended by Mr. Niederkorn and the committee that additional information from the Corps of Engineers is necessary before proper action can be taken. Lehigh VaU2Z Railroad Subdivision - A request was made to subdivide a parcel of land now under ownership by thea gh Valley Railroad Near Miller Street. The area is about 1/5 of an acre and involves no new streets or improvements. It was MOVED by Mr. Stallman: r [;Be it resolved that the Planning Board grants conditional approval to the subdivision of Lehigh Valley property on Miller St. as shown on the submitted map dated September 2, 1964 and that a public hearing on this subdivision, as required by law, be held on Nov. 3, 1965, at 7:30 p.m. at City Halle Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED. Hector Holding Corporation - Mr. Stallman presented the committee's findings on the Chestnut Hil s development. He stated that it is difficult to arrive at mutually satis- facto-y agreements between the Planning Board and the developer who is out of town, and he re;;o xne zded that a personal meeting between the developer and the Codes and Ordinance Committee should be arranged. It was generally agreed that this would be a satisfactory method of solving parking and circulation problems. CCEZIUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES COMMITTEE: Parking around Library and Police Buildings - Mr. Alo reported that about 47 off- str.eJ parking spaces could be made available at 308 N. Cayuga St. at a cost of between $800 - $1000 per space. It was then recommended by Mr. Alo that the search for off-street parking to' service the Library and Police buildings be tabled pending construction, to deter~:eine a more specific need. Mr. Alo presented a recommendation regarding meters on N, ( -lava St. by the Board of Public Works and it was MOVED by Mr. Stallman; liTlat it be recommended that the block between Buffalo and Court, along N. Geneva St. be metered with 5 hour meters." Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED. A motion was made by Mr. Alo, 'THAT the report by the Community Facilities and Services Committee 'Parking Around Library and Police Building', August 24, 1965, to i-elude the previous motion; be submitted to the Board of Public Works and the Capital Im- wements Review Com„-►rittee as the Planning Board's recommendations for parking to serve '�.-e library and po se buildings.'? Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED. . Er7 BUSINESS: 0. C. P. Conference - The Planning Director explained the Confernece being presented 'cy th6- urganization of Cornell Planners on October 22 and 23, 1965, at Cornell University. Els briefly indicated the subject and regestration procedures. West End Development - Mr. Niederkorn explained the position the state will take in the acquisition of the right-of-way for the flood channel. He explained thatthe State will acquire the land necessary to develop the channel and deed back the unused portion (ribbon park) to the city. However, Mr. Niederkorn stated that this proposal was still unofficial pending written notification from the state . MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:10 pm Thomas Sinn Asst. Planner 10.11.65 - 2 - PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDING City of Ithaca, N. Y. Re d ar 3boting November 8, 1965 7:30 p-m. PR9SWs Chairman Van Marter, Mrs, Nordheimery Messrs. Alo, Colbert, Egan Feldt, and Stallman. ALSO: Planning Director Niederkorn Asst. Planner Sinn, Mr, Brown, Mr. Yelchen, press representatives, Langdon and Levy. PUBLIC HEARING: Chairman Van Marter opened a Public Heazi ng on a Lehigh Valley Railroad Subdivision, as required by law, for a parcel about 1 5 of an acre near Miller- Street. There were no persons to be heard on this subdivision and the hearing was closed. MEETING called to order at 7:55 MINUTES of the last regular meeting, October 11, 1965,were duly approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Codes and Ordinances- 1. Hector Holding Co oration - Mr. Stallman presented his committee's report. He state�it ata great deal of time and effort had been spent in trying to get a satisfactory solution to the problems of this site. The committee had worked with the developer on all, plans and proposals. It was felt by the com- mittee that an awkward and unusual situation was created by the original layout and that this situation would be helped to a large measure by the plans as finally drawn for an A.D.D. special permit. The parking facilities would be improved for the exist- ing tenants and additional off-street spaces would be provided. A report recommend- ing approval of a special permit was presented by Mr. Stallman who MOVED "That the final site plan and report, prepared for submission to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and recommending that a special permit be issued subject to A.D.D. regulations and the additional conditions shown on said site plan and listed in said report, be approved". Seconded by Mrs. Nordheimer. CARRIED. It was suggested by Mr. Alo that a safety device across from the Elm Street exit might be necessary to protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic. Mr. Melchen mentioned the possible use of guard rails along the curb. 2. Lehigh Vgll,e Railroad Subdivision - a. Inlet Valley Area - Xro 9tallman tvPort- ed that Rs committee woula nave-i complete report on s BUMIVISim request at the next meeting. b. Miller Road - It was requested that approval be given to subdivide a parcel of land now-3Z7-Ry-The Lehigh Valley Railroad (public hearing, as required by law, was conducted per first item in minutes). Mr. Stallman MOVED, "That the Lehigh Valley Railroad be given final approval to subdivide the parcel in question as � eras submit4 ted to the Planning Board." Seconded by Mrs, Nordheimer, CARRED, NLTW BUSINESS: Urban Renewal - The Planning Director presented two proposals for consideration as inure Urban Renewal projects. One area is a continuation of the G.N.R.P. area for downtown and is known as project II. The other area for potential renewal is Collego-- town, an area contiguous to Cornell on East Hill. Mr. Niederkorn explained the tlFcl— tative clearance areas and indicated that much in these projects would be conside-.-ed as rehabilitation and conservation areas. It was estimated that the total project area for Collegetown is about 62 acres and about 20 acres would possibly nualify for redevelopment. The city's share in this project would be 1/8 of the total project cost. The total project area for the Downtown area, phase II, is about 75 acres and the redevelopment area about 18 acres. The city's share of this cost would also be 1/8 of the total cost. It was indicated by Chairman Van Harter that the Planning Board should meet with representatives of the blest End to discuss the merits of a renewal program or an up- dating of the general plan for the Inlet Valley. It was felt that conditions in the -lest End were in flux due to all the public and private investment presently occurring in that area and that probably an urban renewal project vo uld not qualify or be war- ranted. It was MOVED by Mr. Stallman, «That the Housing and Redevelopment Committee meet with interested persons from the Iffest End to discuss a redevelopment program in the nest End." Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Ca tal Im rovements Tour - Mr. Sinn invited the Planning Board members to attend a bus tour of the projects recommended by the Capital Improvements Review Committee for 1966. The tour is scheduled to begin at City Hall, 9:00 A.M, Saturday, November 13, 1965. 2. Zoning Ordinance Review - Chairman Van Marter remanded the Planning Board that a general review or the zoning ordinance was to be completed by the December meeting. It was also suggested that a committee be formed to investigate the passibility of revising the zoning ordinance. The Chairman suggested that the Codes & Ordinances Committee submit names of persons who might be interested in serving on a Lay Techurli- cal Advisory Committee for zoning review. It was MOVE) by Mr. stallman, "That a LT-r Technical Advisory Committee be formed, composed of the Codes and Ordinances Commii':r-�,,, a representative of the Mayor's Citizens' Advisory Ccsmmittee, profesai-41 persons and others to advise on revisions of the zoning ordinance." Seconded by Mr. Egan DARRIED. Mr. Alo voted no. MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:55 p.m. CVj)L a�.arc-► Thomas Sinn Asst. Planner 11.8.65 " 2 '" �