HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1955-12-20Minutes of Planning Board
Ithaca (T)
Public Hearing Re. Proposed Subdivision Regulations
Court House$- December 20, 1955 at 5:00 P.M.
Present - Chairman Watson, Gram, Philips, Hurst, and Liguori; members of the board.
Harry Gordon, Supervisor; Carl Crandal; John Reps; LaGrande Chase, Jr.
Chairman Watson - Briefly outlined the proposed regulations and opened the
proposal to public discussion.
Gordon - Submitted affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing.. Copy
attached.
Crandall - Discussed several ree-.ommendedamendments to regulations as proposed.
Copy of his recommended amendments was received and is attached.
Chase - Spoke briefly urging that the board take every step possible to keep
cost of develpoing subdivisions to a minimum.
Watson - Stated that all comments will be considered carefully before final
adoption of regulations and stated that it is not the purpose nor intention
of the board to hinder subdivision development by unnecessary controls or burdens.
Meeting adjourned. at 9:45 P.M.
Next meeting to be announced by Watson.
F.R. Liguori, Secretary.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBDIVIDERS
Planning Board of.the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
This packet contains complete information and data needed for the sub-
mission and review of plans of realty subdivisions in accordance with the
Planning Ordinance of the Town of Ithaca and the Laws of New York State.
Please read these instructions carefully. They will be helpful to both you
and the Board in expediting your plans quickly and efficiently.
It is the expressed purpose of the Board to promote sound planning of
subdivisions without surpressing development through unreasonable demands.
With your cooperation, we can assure orderly development of the town and
avoid many of thle problems usually associated with haphazard development.
You will find in this packet several forms and documents. They have
been prepared to help'you. The blue forms are instructional and may be
used by you as a record and a guide. They should not be submitted to the
Board. The white form (except for the copy of the Subdivision Ordinance)
must be completed and submitted to the Planning Board. Briefly the pro-
cedure is as follows:
PRE- APPLICATION CONFERENCE
Prepare a simple sketch of your proposed subdivision and arrange with
any Board member to attend a regular monthly meeting of the Board. At this
meeting, we will. discuss your proposal in an informal way. You will then
arrange with a licensed engineer, architect or a surveyor to prepare a
preliminary plan.
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REVIEW
After an engineer, architect or a surveyor has prepared a preliminary
plan, you or your engineer will arrange to attend a meeting of the Board
for a review of the plan. You should bring with you the following:
3 - copies of the plan on paper
1 - copy of State of information
After review and comment, you will proceed with the final plan and advise
the Board at least two weeks prior to the next regular meeting so that we may
arrange for a public hearing and final review of the plan.
FINAL REVIEW AND HEARING
At least two weeks before a regular Board meeting, you should make an
appointment for final review and a public hearing (required by State Law).
At the hearing, you must submit the following:
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2 - copies of the final plan on cloth (one for the Board and one for
the County Clerk)
1 - copy of the final plan on paper for the Board and as many additional
copies as you wish stamped and approved
1 - copy of a Certificate of Approval of Water and Sewage Facilities by
the County Health Department. (Copy not in this packet.
1 - Copy of Letter of Transmittal.
1 - Copy of Certificate of ownership and Dedications.
1 - Copy of Review of Streets and Drainage Proposals by the Town Highway
Superintendent.
1 - Copy of Certificate of Review of Performance Bond by the Town Attorne
if roads and drainage construction is to be deferred to la ater d.te.
.1 - Copy of Certificate of Street and Drainage Construction if such have
been constructed.
1 - Copy of Certificate of Review of Dedications by the .Town Attorney.
1 - Copy of Approval Of Zoe Board if Variances in the Zoning Ordinance
is involved. Copy not in this packet.)
After the hearing and review)-one copy of the plan on cloth will be
stamped and must be filed with the County Clerk. An approval certificate
will also be issued at that time.
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SUBDIVISION CHECK LIST
Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
Name of Subdivision
Owner
The following items are a guide of the type of information which must be
shown on the subdivision -olan.
Map size: 16" x 23" or 32" x 46" with a 1" border outside of ruled mar-
gin on three sides. A 2" border must be maintained along the left side.
Scale not greater 1" to 1001
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North arrovt designated as to true or magnetic.
Reservation of land for public use and easements shown on plat.
Easements, not less than 10' wide.
. Location and description of all monuments noted on plat.
Corner markers permanently located and shown on map.
Bearings and distances to nearest established control points or official
monuments noted on map.
Boundary lines of tract drawn with reference to accurate bearings shown.
Lengths of all arcs, radii, points of curvature and tangent bearings
shown.
All dimensions and angles of ali'lot lines and street lines shown.
Lots and blocks numbered or lettered in order.
Street profiles and cross - sections conform with Highway Department
specifications.
Location of any easements, water courses, sewers, water mains, bridges
and culverts, existing and proposed within and adjacent to the sub-
division.
Topography shown by contour
intervals of not more
than 5 feet for
steeply
sloping.ground and not more
than 2 feet for flat
or gently sloping
land.
...... Lot lines and building set back lines shown.
Variances of the Zoning Ordinance shown if they exist.
Location of swampy areas or areas subject to flooding.
Symbols: V Satisfactory; X Not Satisfactory; 0 Modified; # Not applicable
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Proposed :Layout of unsubmitted adjacent holding of subdivider, if any.
Location of future access streets for further subdivision of adjoining
subdividable land shown.
Names of adjoining owners and subdivisions.
Location of major trees, hedge rows, etc.
" Minimum street Right -of -Way, not less than 60 feet.
Cul -de• Sac 's: Maximum length 500 feet, turning radius feet.
Grades: Minor Streets: Minimum of 0.5/
Maximum of 10.0 f
Major Streets:
Minimum of 0.5%
Maximum of 590fo
Curves: Street lines within a block deflecting from each other at any
point more than 10 degrees shall be connected with a curve.
Curves: Inner radius of main thoroughfares minimum of 350 feet
Inner radius of secondary thoroughfares minimum of 250 feet
Inner radius of minor streets minimum of 100 feet
Outer radius of all roadways parallel to inner radius
Existing and proposed drainage shown clearly
Size of existing and proposed roadside drains,under driveways shown.
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RECORD OF SUBDIVISION R 1V EEW
Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
Name of Subdivision
Location
Name of Subdivider
Address
Licensed Surveyor or Engineer
Telephone
Address Telephone ___ —_
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PRE- APPLICATION CONFERENCE
Persons Present:
Date _ 19 ; Plac
Summary of Proceedings:
INSTRUCT ION TO SUBDIVIDER: It is suggested that you keep a record of the pro-
ceedings involved in the review of your subdivision on this form.
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RECORD OF SUBDUIISION REVIEW
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION REVIEW
Persons Present:
19.; Place
Items Submitted:
3 Copies of Plat Plan
Statement of Information Form
Summary of Proceedings:
Approved
cations:
to proceed to final plat plan, subject to the following modif i-
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RECORD OF SUBDI`JISION REVILJI
Disapproved for Following Reasons:
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Waivers Granted:
• FINAL SUBDIVISION. REVIEW HEARING
Persons Present;
Date 19 ;Place -- —
Items Submitted:
2 Copies of subdivision plat plan on cloth and
one copy on paper submitted within six months
of preliminary review
Certificate of Approval from County Health
Department
Certificate of Approval from Superintendent of
.Highways
Certificate of Review of Performance Bond by
Town Attorney
_ Certificate
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Certificate
Attorney
_ Certificate
Variances i
of Ownership and Dedication
of Review of Dedications by Town
of Approval from Zoning Board if
n Zoning Ordinance involved
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RECORD OF SUBDIVISION REVIEW
Summary of Preceedingss - - -- -.-.-
Additienal waivers and variances (Planning and Zoning Ordinances
Approved for Recording _ 19 subject to acceptance
by Town Board
Chairman
Member
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Dedications Accepted by Town Board (Date) —
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0 ST ATEMENT OF INFORM ,`,T ION
Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
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I hereby submit for your consideration the following information for a proposed
real estate development as described below:
1. Name of Subdivision,.. -
2. Location — _ - ---- --
3. Name of Subdivider —...�. --
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Address.. - Telephone...
5. Licensed Surveyor or Engineer
6. Total acres of subdivision ; Total no. of lots in subdivision
7. Approval requested for tht3 following lots and streets at this time (list):
8. Will these streets be constructed before request for final approval or will
a performance bond be filed?
9. Will there be any Deed Restrictions: (explain)
10. Have proposals for water supply and sewage disposal been discussed with the
County Health Department? (explain) —_
11. Will there be any extensive grading or fill? (explain) „_.
Date 19
(To Be Submitted by the Subdivider Along With Preliminary Plans)
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CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICtkTION
Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
I (we) hereby certify that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the property
known as the Subdivision
shown on the plan dated 19 as submitted to the Planning
Board for approval, that I (we) freely adopt and consent to all the data and
information shown thereon and that I (we) dedicate all streets and other lands
to the Tow of Ithaca as follows:
Town.
Dedications: ---
Date 19 Owner(s):
(To be Accompanied by Certificate of Review of Dedications-by Town :attorney)
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C ERT IF IC &TE OF RV IEW OF DED IC LT I ONTS
BY THE TOWN L'tTTORNEY
Planning Board of the Town of Ith aca
Tompkins County
Name of SubdivisiLon� —_
Owner -- — -- — —
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the Deeds of Dedication of the
following lands and'find that they are true and legal.
Lands to be Dedicated:
Remarks• __— — — ---
Date — 19
,Ittorney, Town of Ithaca
(To Be Completed By The Town httorney)
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REVIEW OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE PROPOSALS
BY TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDANT
Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
Name of Subdivision
Owner _
I have reviewed the proposed plan of the above subdivision and find-
that the proposed roads and drainage are (are not) in accordance with town
specifications and I have the following comments to make:
If it is proposed to defer construction of roads and drainage, I
recommend that a performance bond be required to cover construction costs
as follows:
ITEM AMOUNT
Remarks* _
Date 19
Superintendent of Highways
Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
(To be Signed by the Superintendent of Highways and
submitted by the Subdivider to the Planning Board)
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C'VTIFICATE OF STREET AND DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION
• Planning Board of the Tewn of Ithaca
Tompkins County
Name of Subdivision —
Owner — —
I hereby clartify that all streets, drainage and other construction as
required by the Planning Board for the above named subdivision have been
constructed and completed in accordance with the specifications of the Town
of Ithaca and I recommend that the Town Board accept dedications of the streets
and other lands as follows:
List Streets and Other Lands if any: — —
Date 19
Superintendent of Highways
Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
(Te Be Submitted by Superintendent of Highways and
submitted to Planning; Board by the Subdivider)
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CERT IF IC &TE OF REVIEW OF PERFORM ;ICE BOND
BY THE TOWN hTTORNEY
Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County
Name of Subdivision —
Owner
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the performance bond(s) for the
construction of the items listed below and find that they are trus and legal.
ITEM
Remarks:
AMOUNT
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:ittorney, Town of Ithaca
(To Be Completed By The Town &ttorney)
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• LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County, New York
Gentlemen:
I hereby subm3.t for your consideration for final approval the following
information and documents concerning the proposed realty subdivision known as:
Name of SubdivisionT _
3 copies of plan (2 on cloth, 1 on paper)
Certificate of Approval from County Health Department
Certificate of Approval of Road and Drainage Construction from Town
Superintendent of Highways
Certificate of Review of Performance Bond from Town Attorney, if
construction of roads, etc. is to be delayed
Certificate of Review of Dedications by Town Attorney
Certificate of Approval from Zoning Board if Variances in Zoning Law
involved
Certificate of Ownership and Dedications
Other.
Very truly yours,
Date 19
(To Be Submitted With Plans and Other Documents By the Subdivider for Final fpproval)
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Dear Sir:
&PPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION
Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca
Tompkins.County, New York
The subdivision plat known as
19
has been approved — 19 with the following
waivers granted:_ . —
Very truly yours,
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Chairman