HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1984-10-09 TCVN OF ITHACA
REGULAR ROAM 11=ING
October 9, 1984
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca,
Tonpkins County, New York, held at the Town Offices at 126 East
Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, at *7:00 P.M., on the 9th day of
October, 1984, there were:
® PRESENT: Noel Desch, Supervisor
George Kugler, Councilman
Shirley Raffensperger, .Councilwcman
Marc Cramer, Councilman
Henry McPeak, Councilman
Gloria HoN�ell, Councilwoman
Robert Bartholf, Councilman
ALSO PRESENT: Lawrence Fabbroni, Town Engineer
Robert Parkin, Highway Superintendent
Peter Lovi, Town Planner
Susan Beeners, Staff
S. J. Shippos, 145 Milliken Station Road
Norbert Schickel, 494 Five Mile Drive
Benitta Schickel, 494 Five Mile Drive
Heinz P. Riederer, 496 Five Mile Drive
Anna H. Riederer, 496 Five Mile Drive
Robert Boehlecke, owner, 491 Five Mile Dr.
Larry Hull, 409 East Buffalo Street
Wilfred Drew, 301 Sheffield Road
Isabella Spencer, 108 Glenside Road
Georgia MacNeil, 132 Glenside Road
Clara Camilli, 107 Glenside Road
John Stevenson, 504 Five Mile Drive
Representatives of the Media:
Mitch Montagna, WTKO
Jim Forman, WHCU
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF PROPERTY OWNED BY ROBERT A. BOEHC=,
LAND IN THE REAR OF TWO DWELLINGS KNOWN AS 491 AND 491 FIVE MILE
DRIVE.
Proof of posting and publication notice of a Public Hearing to
consider the rezoning of Tax Parcel No. 6-31-2-2.1, a strip of land
® in the rear of two dwellings known as 491 and 491 Five Mile Drive
owned by Robert A. Boehlecke, from Residential 15 to a Light
Industrial Dirstrict having been presented by the Town Clerk, the
Supervisor opened the public hearing.
Town Planner Peter Lovi stated in 1976, the previous owner Mr.
Shippos, wished to put several houses on this piece of land and as
the Zoning Ordinance does not permit residential uses in a Light
Industrial District, this portion of the land was rezoned R15. Mr.
Shippos never built the houses he proposed and in turn sold the
Property to Mr. Boehlecke. Mr. Boehlecke wished to have the land
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put back to the original zoning district, Light Industrial, and
them rrovc the R9 zoning lire back 150 feet from Five Mile Drive due
to the fact that the person who wishes to purchase the pro�y
wishes to put ixt a plumbing and heating retail store and use the
barn as storage. By noving the line baQk, the barn would be in the
Light Industrial fie.
Mr. Lovi went on to say that after reviewing the Short
Environmerxtal Assessment Fbrin he made a detexznination of Negative
Declaration except for #10 which will have a positive impact unless
a suitable easement is reserved through the property for a
connection to the New York State Cayuga lnlet 'trail. He werjt on to
say that he recaxxnends the Board declare a finding of a negative
declaration.
Mr. Steven Shippos, 145 Milliken Station Ind stated that he still
owns a piece of property adjacent to Mx. I fhlecke's property. He
asked how will this rszonirq effect my property?
Town Planner Lovi responded, the rezoning will be next to your
property. However, rezcninq is entirely on Mr. Boehlecke's
property.
Supervisor Desch asked Mr. Boehlecke to show the audience, on a
map, the area to be rezoned.
Supervisoz Desch noted that the additional acres of Light
Industrial Use is about one acre. You will be increasing the size
of the original Light Industrial. Z)istrict by one acre.
Isabella Spencer, 108 Gler,side mad stated her concern about the
etxtxance area of Five Mile Drive. If you allow this, what will
happen to the remainder of the land.
Supervisor Desch asked, KL . Boehlecke if his long term thinking was
that this would be a private or public road?
Mr. Boehlecke responded that the road proposed, was wide enough sc
that it could beo=ne public at a later date.
Mr. Larry Hull, 409 East Buffalo Street, the proposed purchaser,
stated that he had no plans at the present time to expand.
Mr. Shippos asked Mr. hull if he was buying the whole thing?
Mr. Dull responded, all the property plus the two houses.
Mr. Sihippos asked if it would be okay to cross Mr. &eehlecke's
propexty to bring the water and sewer lines to his property?
lair. Poehlecke responded that Mr. Shippos could do it now, or he
could do it later.
Anna Riederer, 496 Five Mile Drive stated that none of the
residents were notified of the rezoning hearing. She went on to
say that if you let one business in, then you will have more. The
area should rennin residential.
Norbert 5chickel, 494 Five Mile Drive stated that he was not
notified of the public hearing either. He went on to say the the
area should remain residential, intact, the present Light
Industrial District should be rezoned to R15 or R9. W. 5chickel
showed the Board a map which listed all City property in the area,
on that side of the Inlet, as being resich--ritial. He went on to say
that it would defeat the purpose of park land and the Inlet to put
a Light Industrial District there.
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Mr. Schiekel noted that the TbWn of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, on
Page 20, states that a Light Industrial District can be established
any Place except in an Residential R-15 District. He stated that
the Environmental Assessnant Foam references a33 easEffent, this is
very vague and w body knows where it is. Once the area is rezoned
Light Industrial, the Tom Board could not stop other businesses.
He noted that in the Zoning Ordinance, a pluming shop is listed
under Business "C". If you go with reeving the line back 150 feet,
that is going further with a bad zoning change. He stated that the
area was probably zoned Light Industrial because when the area was
originally zoned it was full of dilapidated old houses.
W. Schickel stated that the minutes of the Planning Board meeting
indicate that Mr. Hull stated he wanted a Ccmaercial Zone. The
Inlet is a natural boundary between ari Industrial area and a
Residential area. Mr. Schi.ckel went cm to say that he was
concerned with and increase in the traffic at 55 MTH and that
probably his wife was more concerned with this than he was because
of the safety of the children. He stated that his basic point was
to ask the Board to consider rezoning the entire area to
residential.
Supervisor Desch asked where the flood zone was?
Town Planner Lovi responded, the 100 year flood plain would be
saDawaere near the DUC easement line.
Heintz Riederer, 496 Five Mile Drive stated that he lived within
500 feet of the rezoning and did not receive a notice of the public
hearing. He asked `Down Attorney Jars suyouaos if a legal meeting
could be held without proper natification.
mown Attorney Buycuccs responded that unless there is a specific
provision in the Zoning Ordinance, all that is needed is a legal
notice in the newspaper.
Mx. Riederer stated that had he been notified, he would have c
to the meeting prepared. He stated that he did not have time to
ccmsult his attorney.
Superviser Desch asked 1�1r. Riederer when he learned of tho meeting?
Mr. Riederer responded that he learned of the meeting Friday night
from a neighbor. lie went on to say that he objected to any
ccumexoial activity b tween the City line and Route 13A, as they
axe primarily a residential properties in this area. Nay driveway
is opposite the 60 .foot road and he stated that he knows doming out
cf his driveway will be a big problern with the 55 M21i speed limit
plus the extra traffic. He went on to say that he did not think
anyone had done a study on traffic.
Mr. Jack Stevenson, 504 Five Mile Drive stated that he had received
two notices. He went on to say that he has the saw problem with
traffic, making it difficult to get out of his driveway. This road
is already quite dangerous. He went on to say that he did not
think anybody would want to build or tray a house in a Light
Industrial Zone as any number of business can them take place. By
rezoning this area, you will damage the entire area. Everybody has
improved theix property.
Town Planner Peter Lovi stated that he felt there was some
confusion about the east side of Pive Mile Drive. Mr. Boehl ke
has the only acreage on Five Mile Drive that is not already zoned
Light Industrial. We are dealing here with a piece of property
that is not in conformity with the remainder of the east side of
Five Mile Drive, which is already zoned Light Industrial.
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Supervisor Desch asked how many acres were zoned .Light Industrial.?
'z'"frn Planner Levi respx)ded, somewhere between 50 and 75 acre$
along Five Pile Drive.
C x�gia MacNeil, 132 Glenside Road questioned if an access to an
Industrial Zone, through an R9 Zone, was appropriate.
Carol Millet stated that she highly objected to having the area
rezoned to Light Industrial.
Norbert Schickel stated that the barn was deoeptive and that a lot
of activity could take place there. He suggested rezoning the area
to R15 and teen give a variance for the barn.
Councilman McPeak remarked, as 1 understand it, a 250 foot strip
that is new zoned Residential is being proposed to be narrowed to
158 or 140 feet.
Councilwc nan Raffensperger asked, when the Planning Board discussed
the rezoning, did any of the people who are here tonight come to
the Planning Berard meeting?
W. Lovi responded, no.
Supervisor Desch stated that he felt the Tc&m ward fmmbers should
look at the land in question.
Town Attorney BWoucos stated that at the Septenber 12th, Town
Board meeting, he had prepared a legal notice so that the people in
the area would know that Mr. Bo--hlecice wanted to move the boundary
west and give them an opportunity to decide what they wanted to do
about it. Ise stated that the legal notice that he prepared and was
voted on by the Town Berard was not put in the paper instead, a
different notice was published.
'down Vla finer Peter Lovi responded that the reason the notice was
recalled was because it referred to a strip of land to be rezoned.
I-ia went on to say that he rewrote the legal notice to take into
consideration what Mr. Bo�hlecke wanted and what the Planning Board
wanted.
Supervisor Desch stated that it was quite clear that vw� need to
hold another public hearing, probably at the December rrA--eting. We
also need to go back over the legal notification question, etc.
Town Attorney Buyoucos suggested that the Town Board order another
notice to be published.
Councilwoman Raffenspexger asked Cam. Lovi if he could find the
inventory of Industrial Sites that the Counter had prepared.
REPORT OF T OFFICIALS
Surviscrr'S Report
Seeent II - Wastewater Tzeatment Plant
Supervisor Desch reported, as you may know we have confirmation of
funding for the remainder of the project about one yeax ahead of
schedule. Bidding has been authorized with opening scheduled for
December 6, 1984, at 2:00 P.M. Approximately $14,400,000 of
federal funds is involved. The outfall project is already out to
bid with the opening scheduled for November 1. The Lake Mmitoring
Progran has been reviewed with EPA and is meted to be approved.
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The local cast will be about $150,000 over a period of five years
to comply with grant conditions. We will be trying to get State
and Federal iceimbursement as an amerdnent to our S= 1 Facilities
Plan work.
Veterans Exc=NTptzrm
There are 1,421 veterans in the Torn of Ithaca or approximately 9%
of our population. We will soon be scheduling a public hearing to
decide what, if any, level, of exemption should be considered, We
must decide at our January meeting when to publish -the legal
notice.
Town Attorney Buyoucos stated that the mast important part of the
legislation is the timetable for the notice of public hearing. A
local law should be adopted before the target- date which is 90 days
before May 1st, He ;,ant on to say that he thought the Ford should
sot the target date for the ,January 1985 meeting. By November, you
should have your studies ompleted.
Water astern Extension Project
Supervisor Desch went on to say that the 1'ngineering Department
staff has been working very deligently to ccnplete the dccurm�nts so
that the remaining portion of the work can be put out to bid in a
day or so. Bids will be available for our review at a Special
meeting near the end of October or at our November 8th Beard
meeting.
Fire Contract
At the Septarber 26 Budget rr eting, we distributed the final
revision to the fire contract incorporating the Town Attorney's
cCaments. He noted that if there are not further items to be
considered he proposed that we approve the ccmtract and authorize
its execution by the Town Supervisor. The City Attorney has no
problem with our comments.
Handicapped Acc ssability - Compliance Report
The current Federal Revenue Sharing legislation requires
municipalities that receive in excess of $25,000 per year in
Federal Revenue Sharing F'uo ds to pi_:�.rfoxm a aelf-evaluation of
handicap access from the standpoint of employees and the public.
We have already made the ccunmitment that the Town will not
discriminate against such qualified handicapped candidates. We
need to accept such report by October 17 and consider a gri, vanm
procedure fer handicapped, mployees. Jearn has prepared a thorough
report cn the physical facilities aril separately a draft procedure,
the later needs legal review. She will revii:yr these as paw of the
staff report.
FIRE ODNTRACT WITH THE CITY C' ITHACA
RFSOLMON No. 178
Motion )Yy Supervisor Desch; seconded by Councilwoman Hoi%ell,
RESULVF,D, that the 'Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby
authorize the Siiperviscr to execute the Fire Ccntract with the City
of Ithaca including the addition to paragraph 8, to include
. . . .it's officers or agents for answering such calls in the Town to
the extent of the limits of the amraunt for which the City is
covered. . . .
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(D(t_�sch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, Mc?eak, Howell and Bartholf
voting Aye. Nays - none) .
Term Engineer"s Report
'Down E�xgineer Lawrence Fa bzoni handed out his Planning and
EnginLNeriT7g Report for the period or Septer �r 11, 1984 through
October 9, 1984. (Copy attached to minutes) . He stated that he
felt chat about the acccRplishmants.
r1kAvn Engineer Fabbroni stated that he would like the Ttwl Board to
recind their resolution of September 10 authc�trizing the Change
Order.
Supervisor Desch asked the Board, and it was agreed, that there was
a oon nsus on the Soaxd to authorize the Change Order Resolution
to inxporate the full scope of the project.
SHOT r MV1FQZ=AL ASSESSM= FORM - 1984 G TM PHASE IT
RESOLUTION NO. 179
Motion by Cotmci3man Cramer; seconded by Councilman Kugler,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accept
the Short Environmental Assessment Form for the 1984 Water Phase Il
and declare the project will have a negative impact.
(Desch, Kugler, Raffensper-ger, Crag, mcPeak, Howell and Bartholf
voting Aye. Nays - none) .
HIRING OF i-HG1 Y PERSONNEL
Town Engineer Pahbroni rendnded the Board that Roy Casterline had
retired and that Leon Poelvoorde would Be retiring at the end of
October and there was a need to hire replacemit personnel.
RESOLUTION NO. 180
Motion by O�mcilman Cramer; seconded by Councilwoman
Raffernsperger,
RPSOLVED, that Eugene Redman au�d B:ci.an Barry be aired as permanent
highway employees effective CctoEer 9, 1984, with a three- norith
probationary paxiod, at a pay rate of $5,00/hour. Mmbership in
the health insurance plan to be made available imTediately and
membership in the New York State I tirerre-nt System -to be made
available at the successful ccnpletion of the probationary period.
BE IT FURTHER RESDLVED, that Charles Caywood. continue ernplcyment in
the Highway Department on a temporary, part-time basis through
October 26, 1984.
(Desch, Kugler, Raffenspei�ger, Cramer, McPeak, HoiAell and Bartholf
voting Afire. Nwis - none) .
Highway Su
perintendent°s Text
Highway Superintendent Rcbeft Parkin reported that five thousand
tons of gravel has been taken out of Purest Home Creek. Eirxface
tzaatn-ent has Eeern coQnpleted and well as the broomi ng of roads.
Hopefully paving will begin tcmQrrow. The bulldczex' has been
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working on the Burns !mod Project. Seeding of the banks on Burns
Road has begun to show green. We have removed the steel steps from
the old sewage treatmnt plant. We have a3m�st mrpleted the
hauling of salt, sand has already beers hauled.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD
Wilfred Drew, 301 Sheffield Road asked if the Town 5aard had an
answez to his question.
Supervisor Desch remarked that Mr. Drew was tallying about a ditch
the Tcwm constructed on the rrter of Drew and Sheffield roads.
Mr. Drew is asking for a culvert to be installed.
Councilman McPeak noted the '1'own had cut tbrough Mr. brew's
property to provide drainage for the property across the road.
Councilwman Raffensperger asked if this was the xoad where the
children gather to patch the school. bus?
A-c. Ore,F responded, yes.
Supervisor Desch asked the Highway Supeixintendent for his
reccmTendation.
Superintendent Parkin responded that the policy has alway been For
the property owners to purchase the pipe and the Towr, installs it.
Mr. Oxew responded that he could not afford to purchase the pipe
right nc w.
Supervisor Desch told Mr. Drew that when he was ready to let the
Town krxm.
REPCffa OF TCW OFFICIALS
Codes and Ordanarmce Camuttee
Councilman Cran r reported that the Carmittee would be meeting soon
to acnsider Billboards, Flccd Plain Managem--nt and Wetlands.
Supervisor Desch asked how n uch Cczz ttee review was needed on the
Flood Plain Managerr)P-1-t Law, can't we just send it to the Board?
Ttzm Attorney Buyoucos reaporided that he thought Councilman Cramer,
Tcwn Engineer F'abbroni arid himself could put the finishing touches
on it and have it ready for Town Board action in the near futuxe.
Parks and Recreation
Counczlwcman F ffensperger stated that the Parks and Recreaticui
omrnittee had discussed the budgot in relation to funding future
park projects and landscape architect.
Public Safety and Youth
Supervisor Desch stated that there was nothing new to report since
the September 26th report.
REPORT QF' OD ^I REPRESENMTTUES
Town Board Ocher 9, 1984
County presentative Beverly Livesay reported that the County was
in the middle of their budget prcaratzon. She went on to say that
she did not know if the Town knew that because of Court cases,
Morse Criain, etc. , the overall taxable property value had
decreased. She felt it r uld be hEeIpful if the County and TtFon
share any information they obtained on the Veterans Exerrptiorn. The
main point is keeping status quo ;,on't help the Korean and Vietnam
veterans.
'down Attorney Buyoucos asked if anyone at the Counter had talked to
Don Franklin about numbers?
W-5. Livesay responded that Mr. Franklin had said the numbers were
not available.
T(Twn Attorney Buyoucos o�) ented that this Board rmst have
information to know how the ex,empticn will effect the tares. How
is the Board going to get this information?
Ws. Livesay responded that the County had asked Mr. Franklin for
his hest guess. He should have the it ready by the Nove nber 5th
ccamuttee meeting.
Rk� C '�AUR BILL
RESOLUTION NO. 191
Motion by Counciknan Kugler; seconded by Councilman McPeak,
WHERFA , John Peebles, 178 Lexington Drive paid his June water bill
cn September 12, 1984, using the September bill and then, paid his
,Tune water bill again uzixig the ,Tune bill,
NCW THEREFORE BE 11, RESOLVED, that the 1+nm Board of the Town of
Ithaca hereby authorizes a refund of $57.13 for water, $6.86 for
water surcharge and $6.48 for penalty, total refund of $70.39 be
refunded to John Peebles, 178 Lexington Drive, Ithaca, New York,
Account Number 186-0214009.
(Desch, Kugler, Raffenspergrer, Cramer, McPeak, Rowell and Bartholf
voting 2lye. Nays - none) .
ADVANM D[7[rE= ENTRY SCHOOL
RES[l1'T717ON NOD. 182
Motion by Supea�visor Desch; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger,
RF-soLVED, that the TtNm aoard of the Term of Ithaca hereby
authorizes Constance Allen to attend the Advanced Double Rntxy
Sr,hool at the Cortland-Madison ]DOGES, October lb, 17, and 18, 1984.
(Desch Ftugler, R�tffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf
voting Aye. Bays - none) .
APPFCNE TOW BARD MIND
RESOLFUTION No. 183
Motion by Councilman Bartholf; oor d by Councilwoman Flower.,
FtESOL=, that the Town Board of tbe Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the To;-m Board Minutes of the January 9, 1984, January 19, 1984,
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Februa.L,y 13, 1984, February 27, 1984, March 12, 1984, April 9,
1984, and April 23, 1984 n►eetings as presented by the Tum clerk.
ML soh, Kugler, Cramer, McPeak, Fell and Barthclf voting Aye.
Play - none. Abstaining - Raffeaisperger)
COIN WITH TOM OF ULYSSES FOR BU1IDING 1WSPECTICN
Tim Attorney Buyouccs asked if any of the 5oard numbers had
anything that needed to he incorporated into the contract, other
than liability protection. Mr. Buyoucos questioned the time Mr.
Gartee spends in Ulysses. Suppose he has to speaad 60 hours a week
on both jobs instead of 40 hours, how will he be compensated?
There is a lot of &Avirlg time. A limitation should be put on the
hours he works, so that if Mr. C.artee works mre hours he can be
co ,sated by either the Town of Ithaca or the Town of Ulysses.
Tawas Supervisor Desch stated that Coiincilman Rartholf, Torn
Attorney Buyoucos, Town Engineer Fabbroni, Building Inspector
Cartee and himself would meet to make sure we are clear on all
points.
ACCESSIMLITY TO FACILITIES - SELF EVALUATION REPORT
Town Clerk/Handicapped Officer ,lean Swartwood gave the following
report dated Ocher 9, 1984.
The following report is intended to fulfill the requirements of
Self-Evaluation - R ndicapped Regulations Implement Section 544 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Such report is to be
adopted by the anc Board.
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Parking
The 11bwn of Ithaca provides one handicapped parking apace in the
parking area owned by Citizen's Savings Bask. The space is
identified by a handicapped parking sign. The space provided is
close to the entrance ramp. As only one parking space has been
allocated, there is a possibility of difficulty for a person who
must use a wheelchair, to open their car door and get their
wheelchair out of the car, if the cars on each side pro parked
close. There is a safe path of travel to the ramp without getting
involved with through parking lot traffic, if the person does not
park close to the building. As the Town of Ithaca does not have
parking facilities of their own, 1 see no way of improving the
s ltuaticn.
Walks and Sidewalks
The sidewalk meets the standards of a minimum of 48" and is level.
The front door swings in and has a level p],atfzwm in access of 5'
by S' with 11 extensions oar each side of the doorway.
The long'itudial slope of the access ramp is within the allowable 1'
rase to 12' . The hand rails are 32" above the surface of the ramp,
as required, hvoever, the railing dies not extend 1 ' beyond the
bottcn of the ramp. The surface of the ramp is constructed of a
non-slip taxture, namely semi-rough concrete. There is also at
least a 6 ' straight clearance at the bottcm of the ramp. There is
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a levl ]l platform at the top of the ramp, however, it could be a
little larger as there is an abrupt change in direction, and
maneuvering a wheelchair into the door is difficult, but it can be,
and has been done.
Entrances
There is one entrance which is accessabie to the handicapped by
wheelchair, namely the xaW already mentioned.
Doors and Doorways
Doors all through the fizst floor have a required minim width of
32", (= be opened easily and are all made of a material that will
withstand abuse from canes, crutches and wheelchairs.
Corrzdz)rs and Aisles
First floor corridors and aisles are in c uplia=!� with the
standard of 44" in width.
Second floor corridors and aisles are not within the allowable
width. They range from 284 " to 40" wide. A handicapped person in
a wheelchair would not be able to get through the corridor but in
the same instance, a wheelchair could not get up the stairs. A
person on crutches would be able to giet through the corridor.
F fors
Floors on both floors are either carpeted ar covered with tiles
which, hecause they are not highly polished would have a non-slip
surface. The stains are either carpeted or in the instance of the
back stairs, made of a non-sUp rnaterial.
Passenger Elevators
The T :n Hall has no elevators.
Stairs
The front outsidE, stairs do not have the rewired round noising,
they are square stone. The handrails are 32" high frca the faoe of
the riser, meting the requirements. The handrail does extend 18"
beyond the top cf the ztaaxs, however, it does not extend 18" below
the bottom step. Stair risers average 710-
Both the front and back inside stairs have rounded noising.
Handrails on the front (inside) stairs arc 31" from the tread at
the face of the riser, one inch below the recomaridation_ The
handrails on the back (inside) stairs are 32"7. The handrails on
bath the front and knack {inside} stairs do not extend 18"" beyond
the top and bottom step. It would be very difficult for even a
person who was not handicapped, if the railings on the back stairs
were extended 18" on the bottom and top. The stair risers are 7"
in height.
Sanitary Facilities
Bathroans are required to have a clear space 60" x 60", or 63"' x
5 6"" to al lcx-i for wheelchairs. The f iz'st floor bathroom is not
square, however, a wheelchair can maneuver by utilizing the "stall""
space as mere is no partition. The bathroan has two grab bars,
one grab bar is 27" off the floor, the other one is 33" , the
reccmended height. The towel dispenser is over the 40" allowable
height frcan the floor. The sink is below the 40".
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The upstairs Ladies bathr rn is not accessible to the public as the
lounge area now houses a computer and the door is looked when the
commuter is not being used.
The upstairs Men's bathrccm could be used by a pLt-xsQn on crutches
only. The door leading inbt the bathroom is 30" wide and the stall
door is only 22Y' wide. The stall area is 34" wide and 4' deep
with a jag in the lack of the area. The toilet stall has no grab
bars. The wall mounted urinal's basin opening is 25" from the
floor, not the required 18� " to IM" from the floor. Th8 Sink is
32" from the floor, however, the towel dispenser is 53" from the
f 100X_.
Water Fountain
The water fountaim has up-front, on top, spout and aontxols and is
hand operated. There is no knee space.
Public Telephones
The Town Hall does not have public telephones. However, all desks
have telephones which provide knee and toe space. Ncne of the
telephones are equipped with hearing devices.
Controls and Light Switch?
All fight switches can be reached by a person in a wheelchair. The
heating and air aonditioriing control would be difficult for a
person in a wheelchair to reach. Outlets are any where frc m 2" to
4" from the floor# in the old p -t of the building, not the
suggested 12" above the floor. In the Board roman, the outlets are
IQ" above the f1cor and in Plaiming, Engineering and Zoning they
are 13" above the floor.
Sign-5 and Identification
There is no sign showing a handicapped person the location of the
accessible ramp. I would reccnmrend a sign be placed in front of
Town Hall between the hedge and Citizen's Savings flank Parking Iot.
The bathroom door on the first flocs says "' "", the sign should
be changed to "Reztroan" as bath sexes use it. There are no
numbers to identify rooms or offices, nor are there any knurled
door knobs to identify outside acorns which could be dangerous to
the blind.
Warning Signals and Hazards
There axe no permanent audible or visual warning signals. They
would be installed along with barricades if a dangerous situation
arose.
In conclusion, the first floor of 'ID wn Hall is accessible to the
handicapped in wheelchairs throtugh the rare into the Board room.
The vault area and all cicorwa s on the first floor will permit the
passage of a wheelchair. Because of security, however, the door at
the ramp entrance is locked during the day and only open during
Board meetings. l would suggest that a buzzer, with clear signage,
be installed at the ramp door.
The second floor of 'own Hall is accessible to a person not Beverly
handicapped. No person in a wheelchair would have access to the
second floor, however, all persons in Planning, Zoning and
Engineering can meet very easily with any handicapped person in the
Board room which has plenty of space and large tables. The Town
Justice Court can also be held in the Bard roan with little or no
inconvenience to the Court system.
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TOM HIGHWAY FAC=TY
Parking
An accessible parking space is available at the front door of the
Highway Facility with plenty of room on either side tto allow a
hands-capped person to get in and out of an autcncbile on a level
surface without interference of traffic. A handicapped sign to
designate the .space as such, needs to be installed.
Walks and Sidewalks
The sidewalks at the Highway Facility also met the standard of a
mir"im= of 48" and aze level. A small armunt of blacktop or
concrete is needed to bring the concrete slab level with the
parking lot.
There are no ramps at the Highway Facility.
EntranQe s
The front entrance is the primary accessible entrance for
wheelchairs. Haaever, the garage area is also on the same level
with the office, therefore, the bay overhead doors could provide a
sc- ndaiy entrance.
Doors and Doorways
All doors have a clear width why open of 3 and can opened
easily. Sharp inclines and abrupt changes have been avoided. All
doors are constructed of material that will withstand abuse from
canes, crutches and wheelchair abuse.
Corridors and Aisles
All ccirradors and aisles are accessible and wider than the minimum
width of 44 inches.
Floors
The floors are constructed of a slightly rough concrete which make
them a non-slip surface. All floors are on a comm level.
Passenger Elevators
There are not elevators at the Highway Facility.
Stairs
Where axe no stains at the Highway Facility that the public would
be using.
Sanitary Facilities
Toilet roans are szi�all and do not have the roTuixed 60" x 60", or
61" x 56" clear space to allow a wheelchair to move freely.
However, a wheelchair would not be able to get inside either
bathroman as the door to the Min's bathrom is only 22" wide and the
door to the Ladies bathroom is only 27" wide. These are no grab
bars in either I-ethroom. The urinal basin opening is 25" frcm the
floor, not 18h" to 19 " as required. All dispensers of towvelz,
soap, etc. , are over 40" frQm the floor.
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Water Fountains
The water fountain at the Highway Facility is a bubbler type and
has a front spout which is between the recommended 33" and 36"
above the floor. The controls are hand operated.
Telephones
As with the Town Hall, the Highway Facility has no public
telephones. However, telephones placed on desks provide
unobstructed knee and toe space. None of the telephones are
equipped with any special equipment for persons with hearing
disabilities.
Controls and Light Switches
All light switches and heat controls are within reach of persons in
wheelchairs. Electrical outlets are placed a minimum 12" above the
floor.
Signs and Identification
All entrances are accessible to the handicapped, however, signs
must be installed to designate the front entrance as the main
handicapped entrance. The bathroom facilities have signs
designating them as such, they are not accessible to a person in a
wheelchair. Raised letters have not been installed to designate
rooms and knurled door knobs have not been installed to identify
dangerous doors, namely the bay area and outside.
Warning Signals and Hazards
There are no permanent audible or visual warning signals. They
also would be installed, along with barriers if a dangerous
situation were to arise.
EI=ION DISTRICTS
Election District #1 - Statler, West
The polling place itself has been moved from the main entrance area
to the Infirmary area. Access will be through the ambulance area.
A small amount of blacktcp is being installed to fill in a gap
between the blacktop parking area and the concrete slab to make the
entrance completely accessible.
Election District 02 - Machinist Union
A 3' deep, 42" wide blacktop strip is being installed to bring the
ramp level with the parking lot.
Election District #3 - National Cash Register
This election district is accessible, no modifications are
required.
Election District #4 - Ellis Hollow Elderly Housing
This election district is accessible, no modifications are
required.
Election District #5 - Cayuga Heights Tire Department
Portable ramps, built by the Highway Department, have always been
available for this election district. The first ramp is installed
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one the blacktop to bring the parking area level with the sidewalk.
Because of the height of the steps, a long ramp was required,
therefore, the second ram is in two sections which are bolted
together. The ramps, when not in use, are stored at the Highway
Facility. The wooden ram, painted with non-skid material were not
constructed to stand the year around elements of the weather.
Also, the Fire Department does not want the rams installed
permanently. No modifications are required as this palling place
has always been accessible through the front door via the rams.
Election District #6 - Northeast School
There is a curb cut at the Northeast School for access by the
handicapped. However, a 2" deep 3' wide blacktop strip will be
installed to bring the curb cut level with the blacktop parking
lot.
Election District #7 - Cayuga Heights Community Center
This election district is accessible, no modifications are
required.
Election District 08 - Boynton Junior High School
This election district is accessible, no modifications are
required.
Election District #9 - Northeast School
This district uses the same entrance and facilities as Election
District #6, therefore, modifications made to the Northeast School,
see above, will alleviate all problems.
Supervisor Desch proposed the Town Board accept the report subject
to Town Board review.
RESOLUTION NO. 184
Motion By Supervisor Desch; seconded by Councilman Kugler,
WHEREAS, the `sown Board of the Town of Ithaca was presented tonight
with the Accessibility to Facilities - Self Evaluation Report, and
WHEREAS, the Trim Board has not had time to review the report,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that comnents and suggestions
regarding the Report will be accepted from the Board Members until
October 15, 1984, and
FUFIUM BE IT RESOLVED, that if no comments are received during
this period of time, that after October 17, 1984, the Town Board of
the Town of Ithaca accepts the Accessibility to Facilities - Self
Evaluation Report as presented by the Town Clerk.
(Desch, Kugler, Faffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf
• voting Aye. Nays - none) .
SIGNAGE FOR MONT OF TOWN HALL
Susan Beeners presented to the Town Board, her proposal for a sign
for the front of Town Hall. She went on to say that the sign would
be made of wood, stained with recessed letters painted cream color.
The existing sign is 4' x 4' , the proposed sign would be 3'9" x
218". The sign on the front door uould use the same lettering as
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the outside sign. Also, she proposed to put a directory in the
front hall.
Supervisor Desch noted that the cost of the new proposal was
approximately the same as the gold lettering proposed for over the
door, that the Town Board had approved earlier.
RESOLUTION NO. 185
Motion by Councilman Kugler; seconded by Councilman Cramer,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accepts
the sign proposals for the front of Town Hall. One sign to be
® placed in the front lawn to be made of sandblased redwood,
lettering recessed, cream opague stain, size to be ten square feet
at a cost of $450.00 and a sign for the front door to be plexiglas
using the same typeface as the wooden sign, 9" x 15" at a cost of
$40.00, plus a directory inside at a cost of $30.00.
(Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf
voting Aye. Nays - none) .
TOWN OF ITHACA V00RANTS
RESOLUTION NO. 186
Motion by Councilman Cramer; seconded by Councilwoman
Raffensperger,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves
the 7b�m of Ithaca warrants dated October 9, 1984, in the following
amounts:
General Fund - Town Wide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 32,013.37
General Fund - Outside Village. . . . . . . . . . .. . .$ 10,203.28
Water & Sewer Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .$205,126.93
Highway Fund. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .$ 52,864.86
Capital Projects Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,791.00
Parks Reserve Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .$ 4,929.56
Lighting District Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .$ 367.93
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .$ 225.09
(Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf
voting Aye. Nays - none) .
BOLTON POINT WARRANTS
RESOLUTION NO. 187
Motion by Supervisor Desch; seconded by Councilman Kugler,
RESOLVED, that the Bolton Point warrants dated October 9, 1984, in
the Operating Account are hereby approved, in the amount of
$56,848.95 after review and upon the recananendation of the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Camdssion, they are in order for
payment.
(Desch, Kugler, Raffensperger, Cramer, McPeak, Howell and Bartholf
voting Aye. Nays - none) .
ADJOUFNOM
The meeting was duly adjourned.
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T6—Z" Clerk
*The Town Board meeting actually began at 5:30 P.M. with a tour for
the Town Board members of the Cornell University Heating Plant
Facilities, to which the public was cordially invited. Merritt
Hartz, Director of Plant Operations; Harry Doney, Director of
Engineering and Facilities and Karl Garlock, Plant Manager directed
the tour and answered questions pertaining to the Environmental
® Assessment Form for the Cogeneration Project proposed for the
Central Heating Plant at Cornell University.
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PLANNING AND ENGINEERING REPORT
Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E.
Town Engineer
SEPMIBER 11, 1984 through OCTOBER 9, 1984
Water - Inspection of Water Main & Sewer Main 1984 Improvements including
and field layout; 3,700 feet of Sewer and 2,000 feet of Water
Sewer to date
- Completion of field survey, engineering report, design,
specifications and drawings preparation for Bids on
Construction of Suter Main Phase I1 1984 Improvements
- Design and execution of Change Order for sewer extension to south
of Bundy Road
- Completion of DOT Permit
- Negotiation of Easements for Phase II
- Private landscape treatments
Parks - Removal of stairway and platform for Forest Hone Walkway from Deep
Shaft Building
- Park Maintenance
- Judd Falls Read crossing fenced Phase I
- Completion of Budget for 1985
- Fast Ithaca Bikeway paved
- Completion of Tudor Road and Eastern Heights Parks Play Structures
- General Maintenance
Burns - Ccrnpletion of rough grading
Road - Hydroseeding of unstable slopes and large expanses
- Removal of temporary stream crossing
- Grading of sub-base for gravel placement - North side
Develop- - Continued review of Pine Tree Associates' access alternatives
ment - Boehlecke Rezoning request
Reviews - Review of East Hill Plaza request for drive-in bank and related
matters
Sewer - Presentation of Advanced Treatment Study to DDC, EPA
Treatment - monitor test pile driving and criteria adjustment
Plar►t - Coordinate methodology for excavation and placement of influent
building excavation materials
- Brief the SJS subccmnittee on contract progress and change orders,
Progress payments and requests
- Attendance at job meetings and discussions of job CPM, MME, and
other administrative matters
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Trans- - Continued meetings on Rt. 79 i provements
portation - Rt. 96 Relocation Meetings - Revised Schedule for Design Hearings
in 1985
- Resigning of Forest Hoare Detour
- Assistance to Cornell Traffic Counting on Campus
Drainage - Substantial dredging of Fall Creek
- Repair to alternate entry and Wildflower Garden
Nfiscella- - Serer extension corrplete on Glenside Road
nexus
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