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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1968-08-13 t 717" OF ITIiACA PLrP'`1Ir3G ' OARD I3'' t)r" T477 413 AUGUST 13t 1 r� 6 8 The Regular ° ;ecting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board was held on Tu+?� sday , August 13 , 1968 at 7 : 30 P . i! , at the Town of Ithaca Offices , 108 Fast Green Street , Ithaca , New Yor', v . Vemhers of the oard present ; Acting Chairman Tlalter Schwan , John Vasse , Elmer Phillips , Dan rka ';- er , P.eginalci Collins , Zoning Officer David Cowan , Noel Desch , and Secretary Cheryl Beninati . The meeting was calledto order. at 7 : 30 P . F . by Actino; Chairman Walter Schwan , EAST' M1 ? HEIGHTS , INC . - Snydcr 1111. 1 road - 400 units Eastern Heights , Inc . , by its attorney , Marley I3 . Thaler , appeared with a proposal to build 400 units on 6 . 9 acres on Snys7er Dill Poac adjacent to the mown of Dryden town line . Potr . Thaler stated that 5 . 5 acres would he reserves? for ra.r}ps , anc! that there grill be Par ing facilities for 528 tars . The units will he concrete frame with masonry infill , and they will be basically two-bedroom units . • It was pointed out that this area is Part of the water district put in for Fastern Peights , anti sewer and mains are alr? ady in area . Hany area residents appeared in opposition to the Proposal . !Ar . George Tlolha inquired as to the lay- out , etc . , to ir-71hich ` ?r . Thaler replied that if this Board recommended re - zoning, to the Town Board , Eastern Heights , Inc . would have to come ?pack before the Planning Board for approval of the site plan and lay- out of buildings , etc . Mr . Schwan pointeO out that this roard is interester. only tonight in the concept of this plan and not Vie specific location of the buildings on the land . Questions arose as to the schooling of children who would he in this area , and ^ ir . Schwan replied Vlat the Planning Board has nothing to do with the schools these chile? ren will attend and cannot take this into consi0eration in making any decision . ►lr . Phillips stated that he has asked for a liason T-Ath the School Poard but has receives? none . ! `r . O ' Drien inquired whether t?ze Board would state the, other considerations with respect t_o this proposal , other than density , to which he was answered : l ) traffic floc•.= ; 2 ) slraina. ge ; 3 ) density ; 4 ) compliance with zoning or0inance . It i-17as again pointed out that this hearinc* tonight is merely for preliminary approval , and , if granted , the Town Board decit? es whether or not to re- zona , After the Towr P)oa. rd ' s public hearing , the planners then come back for approval of site plan from the Planning Board . The question of fire protection was also raises. - this is in the rl '' [f fl l^ omf /li Q +' Y1 t14" an 4- fl elm Y[S f.rl �TrL1 Y '� 1 7r. / Ann Y/17 e� n Planning Board Minutes - ?August 13 , 1968 Page 2 Mr . Opler questioned what he considered to be indecent haste on the part of Eastern Heights , who has already been given permission to build 160 homes in the area , the majority of which are not occupied . He also stated that the traffic situation has become difficult , and the Town must have some experience with what Eastern Heights has done and will do in the immediate future . Mr . Opler stated he feels the proposal submitted tonight is premature . ?"Sr . Thaler replied that these 400 units will not all be built at once , but will be phased in several stages . There were several move opposing comments from the area residents . This hearing was closed at 8s50 P . M . BARNES PROPOSAL - JUDD FALLS ROAD & ELLIS HOLL01.17 ROAD Mr . Edward King , attorney , appeared representing Mr . Barnes who has a 38 acre farm across from Ides at the corner of Judd Falls Road and Ellis Hollow Road , Mr . Barnes is applying for a change in zoning to Business " C " & " D " on the west side of farm , " C " area to be about 25 acres and " D" area to be about 2 acres . Mr . King stated that the eastern portion will be applied for re- zoning to Multiple Residence , although there is no definite proposal for this , as yet . At present , this area is a non- conforming agricul - tural use . Mr . King presented a survey of the area and a topo map showing con - tours . He pointed out that this is gently rolling land in its entirety . He also stated that this request is not for a specific development but merely that the area be re - zoned from R- 30 to a commercial district . Discussion was had concerning the loop road from Route 13 to South Hill bypassing Forest Home , also the traffic density in this particular area . This hearing was closed at 9 : 40 P . P7 . FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Mr . Morrissey appeared representing the Faith Bible Church , whose plans have already been approved and for which a building perm it has been issued . However , financial problems arose , and the plan had to be changed . Upon motion by ;sir . Phillips , seconded by Mr . Vasse and carried by unanimous vote , it was moved that the plan of the Faith Bible Church dated July 9 , 1968 and submitted tonight be accepted with the provision and alteration that the wall of the Church be 30 rather than 20 feet from the north boundary and that the Church be moved diagonally approximately 15 - 20 feet east leaving an adequate roadway between the southTPrest corner of the Church and the current gully . LAYTOTT - 5 - LOT SUBDIVISION - PIURIEL STREET Mr . Layton appeared requesting preliminary approval . Upon motion by Mr . Phillips , seconded by Pyr . Collins and carried by unanimous vote , it was moved that preliminary approval be granted and that a variance be granted on the lot fronting on Muriel Street . Planning Board Minutes - August 13 , 1968 Page 3 CORNELL UNIVERSITY - BUS BARN Cornell University presented a plan for a bus barn which is being funded by the State Dormitory Agency which does not fall under zoning . However , Cornell wanted this plan put on record . Upon motion by Mr . Phillips , seconded by Por . Raker and carried by unanimous vote , it was moved that the Planning Board accepts Cornell University ' s submission of a plan for the new bus station facility that meets the zoning requirements . We would trust that landscap- ing in the front might be included and hope that repair work will be limited to within the building or behind the building . BARNES PROPOSAL Upon motion by Mr . Phillips , seconded by "Rr . Vasse and carried by unanimous approval , it was moved that the proposed Business " C " area of approximately 22 acres submitted on the map called " The Crossroads " be recommended to the Town Board for re- zoning . It is further proposed that the area in yellow , approximately 215 X 180 feet , be zoned Business " D " , and that , furthermore , the developer in his final plan include the corner gas station , approximately 180 X 250 feet , from the corner to the Judd Falls site so that the station and access station be unified for access to Judd Falls Road . The Planning Board feels that the location of this potential business area is one of the most strategic developments for business in the Town , in no way conflicts with current residential development , and is located on main avenues of transportation . The Board feels , further , that the development is in harmony with Section 78 of the Zoning Ordinance . Upon motion by Mr . Phillips , seconded by Mr . Baker and carried by unanimous vote , it was moved that the developer work with the Town and the County to rectify the current road intersection that has historically proved hazardous by planning to bring Judd Falls Road intersection to Mitchell Street at a more nearly right angle and that the Pine Tree Road intersection with Mitchell Street be negotiated with the aforementioned parties and the University so that it comes in perpendicular to the Mithhell Street or Ellis Hollow Road and opposite the access to the Business " C " request as shown on the map . EASTERN HEIGHTS PROPOSAL Upon motion by Mr . Phillips , seconded by Mr . Collins , and carried by unanimous vote , it was moved that this proposal be tabled . Mr . Vasse and Mr . Phillips were appointed to investigate this pro- posal further . This meeting adjourned at 11 : 00 P . M . Respectfully submitted , Cheryl S . Leninati Secretary